Ironwood The High School Glendale, Arizona Eagle’s EYE Volume 32 Issue 5 February 9, 2017 What’s inside? News

Check out what cheer is up to on ... Page 2 Feature Exploring the roots of U.S. President’s Day Sarah Saunders age in the way he deserved. a measure known as the Uniform many presidents. Staff Reporter Additionally, it was thought Monday Holiday Act.” However, according to Opm. Commander. Chief. Big that Abraham Lincoln should This shift became popular gov the formal name of Presi- Mr Ironwood contestents man. In a few short days Presi- be honored in this fashion. His because people welcomed the dents Day because it was not strut into the spotlight on... dent’s Day will be upon us, contribution to America was so chance to have a three-day changed in the federal law, Page 4 and it promises a day free from substantial that it was inevitable weekend, and marketers jumped “Though other institutions such school. This fact is celebrated by that a holiday would be put on the chance to make more sales as state and local governments students; however, not many of into place. However, Lincoln’s opportunities. The fact that the and private businesses may use Entertainment them know the reason, or history, proximate birthday falls on George Washington’s birthday other names, it is our policy to of this holiday. February twelfth, according to commemoration was moved to always refer to holidays by the In fact, the holiday was ini- Constitutioncenter.org. As stated an earlier date seemed fitting to names designated in the law.” tially created in 1855 to celebrate by, History.com, William Henry honor Abraham Lincoln as well, In conclusion, there is a rich the birth of President George Harrison and Ronald Reagan thus the term Presidents Day and interesting history behind Washington, according to His- were born in February as well. became widespread. the holiday we celebrate as tory.com. However, as stated However, each birthday of a Of course many people still Presidents Day. It is a patriotic by MountVernon.org, “Until chief executive either falls short recognize the actual birthdate of commemoration that is often 1968, Washington’s Birthday of Presidents Day, or comes after George Washington, and count accompanied by the learning of had always been celebrated on the holiday. Despite this fact, Presidents Day as the celebration past presidents, and the hope for February 22. It was tradition our government came up with of all United States presidents. new ones. There is no reason to Read about these influen- and a powerful reminder of the a new way to celebrate our first According to Time.com, some not celebrate the importance of cial people on... man who helped create what we president’s birthday. Accord- states have customized their this day, and even if the only Page 8 have today in the United States.” ing to History.com, “The shift calendars to include the specific happiness comes from a longer The American people created from Washington’s Birthday to birthdays of Abraham Lincoln weekend. this holiday to make sure that a Presidents’ Day began in the late and George Washington, in ad- Health humble man was given true hom- 1960s when Congress proposed dition to the holiday celebrating Dancing into History of Winter Formal Valentine’s Day Lexi Jarrell Connor Burklow Staff Reporter the walls and a red carpet draped Entertainment Editor outlawed marriage due to the The winter formal was put across the floor. Valentine cards, boxes of fact that single men made better NHS even included a coat soldiers than those with wives Keep up to date on the on this year on January 27th by chocolates, huge teddy bears and NHS. This dance is not as pub- closet to make it feel more red roses forming a heart. All of and a family; Valentine hav- dangers of the flu on... licized as homecoming or prom, formal. It had a very Oscars like these things come to mind when ing realized the injustice within Page 9 but it is just as valuable. They feeling. The cool thing about thinking of Valentine’s Day but the law decided to break it and even use the same DJ. Since less this dance is that they had food. before it was the casual romantic continue performing marriages people know about winter formal Cookies, brownies, water, and holiday that it is today it was for young couples. Valentine View it has less attendees. This makes punch were all included. If you something much more. was imprisoned Valentine fell it more intimate then the other missed the dance this year they The image of Valentine’s Day in love with a young girl and dances. It is NHS’s biggest fund- hold it every year in January. is that cherub looking Cupids wrote her a letter signed “From raiser of the year. It gets a reputa- Tickets are $20 or $15 with two just go around shooting people your Valentine,” a phrase that is tion of being for only couples, canned food items. It is held with heart shaped arrows to much used in modern day times but you actually can come solo. in the gym just like the other make them fall in love but they during the season of love. As the It’s like any other dance. dances. do not know the somewhat wild holiday of romance and love gets The theme was “under the Even if you do not like dances history of the holiday and the closer remember the ways that it stars” and that was because the you can come to help NHS, they story of St. Valentine. started and think about how far guests were dancing under the can never have enough funds to In 3rd Century Rome during we have come and how much Find out what to get your keep them going. So next year things have changed from then loved one this holiday stars but also because it had a the time of Emperor Claudius II, Hollywood theme. They had find your best clothes, some there was a priest named Valen- until now. Most of all appreciate on... Page 12 cutouts of photographers around canned food, and $15, and come tine that would one day become the one you love with a “heart the cafeteria. Oscar ticket and show your support at winter a saint. According to history. on your sleeve” and send them a Hollywood posters decorated formal. com, Emperor Claudius II had note “From your Valentine!” 2 Friday, February 9, 2018 News The Eagle’s Eye Ironwood Cheer Political Predictions

MakesMadeline Beason Nationalscheer team scored 89, the 5-man Jakobfor Miller thetake overNew the world. ever, Year is that North Korea is un- Staff Reporter team scored 81, and the Pom Staff reporter Fingers crossed. able to make such a power play The cheer/spirit line team is teamed scored 80, qualifying all With two years of exceedingly Perhaps one of the most memo- without being totally obliterated a large part of Ironwood cul- three teams for the first time since crazy nonsense and rising ten- rable happenings in 2017 was the in the process. ture. Whether they are perform- 2013. Furthermore, the teams sions behind us, what do we have rising power of North Korean Some even suggest that an up- ing at assemblies or cheering on will spend four days in California to look forward to, or perhaps leader Kim Jong Un. rising of Kim Jong’s own people our teams, they are watched and from February 22nd to the 25th. dread, in the With weap- is inevitable, though where that loved by many. The amazing They will have the opportunity to upcoming ons testing would leave the already failing coaches Rachell May, for Var- go to Disneyland as a team, prac- year of 2018? getting more country is impossible to guess. sity, and Amanda Steele, for JV, tice, compete, and watch other Many peo- and more in- On a lighter note, many people spend many hours working tire- high school teams from around ple have the- tense, specu- are beginning to see a shift in our lessly to make sure that the team the world. The Varsity, Show ories on what lation about president from Trump the Loud- is successful. This year, for the Cheer, and Pom coach Rachell is to come, possible war mouth to Trump the President. first time, the coaches decided to May described Nationals as the whether we in 2018 also As his first year of presidency make a third cheer team exclu- “super bowl of cheerleading”. should all be grew more in- ends, we have begun to see a tam- sively for competing called Show She went on to say, “We have saying our tense. er, less verbally abusive Donald Cheer. Towards the end of 2017, two minutes and thirty seconds to goodbyes It seems two Trump. they had the privilege of going to show the judges that we deserve and heading stances have With his attacks on foreign Top Gun, a world renowned cheer to win. We have one chance.” out to watch risen from leaders lessening and his praise of gym, to work with their choreog- Her hope for the competition the nukes fall the chaos in America increasing, one can only raphers on a routine for them to is to light a spark in the team to like stars or the aftermath hope he continues down this path compete with. push harder for the next year. buying a big- of North Ko- to focusing on American politics Along with the Show Cheer In addition, one of the three ger wallet as rea’s unveil- and rebuilding our nation as it team, there is a Pom team, which Varsity captains, Katie Cooper, the economy ing of nuclear tears itself apart. is a type of competitive dance, who has been on the team for the booms. weapons. As we march on into the storms and 5-man, a stunting team made past four years, is attending Na- Here is the scoop of the “New One being that America must of Planned Parenthood politics of five girls. tionals for the first time. year, new us,” you can expect to strike first and stop the tyrant be- and possible forgiveness of ille- One of the major competitions She is looking forward to bond- see. fore he has a chance to do any real gal immigrants in the U.S., we all these teams compete at is the ing with the team for one of the For any of you X-Files believ- damage to anyone. The other, hope our president steps up and USA Regionals competition. last times. She hopes that the team ers that intelligent life is out there, more laid-back stance taken by takes on the mantle of a presi- Here, every team competing will have a lot of fun and that no NASA has set the date for the first many young- dent for the has the opportunity to qualify for matter what the outcome is, they exploration of Mars’ interior with er generations people. the biggest competition in High will be proud of each other. their InSight Mars Lander. and the Presi- Then again, School cheerleading, Nationals in Comparatively, the last time an The date is set for May 5th and dent, is that maybe I am California. Ironwood team attended Nation- maybe, just maybe, we willll fi- the “Little wrong, and These competitions are judged als was in 2015 when the 5-man nally discover the truth about the Rocket Man” twitter-storms on stunts, pyramids, tosses, danc- team scored 7th place. Coach little green martians your uncle does not have and missile- ing, choreography, transitions, May recalled that her favorite Bill always rambles on about dur- the courage shaped hail tumbling, facials and how well part of the experience was getting ing family gatherings. or the back- will destroy the music goes with the routine. to watch other teams and repre- Following this, Google’s new ers to take on what is left To qualify for Nationals you must senting not only Ironwood High Artificial Intelligence Program such a super of the democ- score 70 points or higher. At the School but Arizona as a whole. (AI), coined “AlphaGo Zero” is power as the racy we have Regionals competition on De- Ironwood wishes the team good off toa great start. United States. worked so cember 9th the Ironwood show luck at their competition! This advanced program has This lead hard to create. started working on complex med- to the term Either way, ical issues. This could go one of “meme war- grab the pop- two ways. fare” being corn and your Either the cure for cancer will coined, in- 3D glasses Red Light Cameras debut in 2018 or the AI is going to volving many cracks about Kim because however this year turns work out how to make itself sen- Jong’s “projectile dysfunction” out, it should be interesting. tient and it is off to The Matrix and such. Image Credit: whitehouse.gov, on 59th and Bell we all go as robots and computers The most likely theory, how- scoopnest.com Giana Murphy stalled. Staff Reporter Major Jerry Weiers has spoken A debate has been going around about the issue and said, “Al- the city of Glendale about adding though, I’m not saying I would THE EAGLE’S EYE TEAM red light cameras on 59th Avenue never be willing to do that, but and Bell Road. right [now], I want to be sure that 59th Avenue and Bell Road has we’ve tried everything else first”. Entertainment Editor: been one of the most dangerous The Red light could be a good Editor-in-Chief: Samuel Lopez intersections in the city, with data idea because people would drive Raquel Warren Connor Burklow collection from the period of Sep- safer. Joseph Giordano tember second through October The fear of getting in trouble Online Editor: Sports Editor: first. outweighs that of driving reck- Bianca Harkless Make sure you are always care- lessly. Nathan Mendelsohn Sarah Saunders Daniella Quintero News Editor: Staff Reporters: Logan Reeves Giana Murphy “...I want be sure that we’ve Alyssa Silva Feature Editor: tried everything else first.” Lexi Jarrell Alexis Garibay Advisor: Madeline Beason ful driving careful to prevent you On the other hand, it might not Edward Rusnac or someone else from getting be such a good idea, because of Jake Miller hurt. it not exactly doing anything to House Bill 2525 passed through help the accident from happening Editorial Policy the House in February. sooner. The Eagle’s Eye is a student newspaper designed to inform Senate is expected to vote on Which means that people still those affiliated with Ironwood of events relevant to IHS the bill some time in 2018 as stat- are probably are still going to get and its surrounding community. Our staff aims to be ob- ed by The Glendale Star. hurt because the problem not be- jective, accurate, responsible and adhere to the SPJ Code The city can approve of it, but ing fixed faster. of Ethics. Opinions voiced in editorials do not necessarily the state can still say no, and not Hopefully it goes all good in have the red-light cameras in- the long run. represent those held by the staff or Ironwood High School. The Eagle’s Eye Feature Friday, February 9, 2018 3 The Faculty Performs Speech And Debate Club: “Our Town” For Showcase There’s Still Time To Join Nathan Mendelsohn drift through the days. Winning Samuel Lopez competence, Young was elected A chance to speak and debate Online Editor the Pulitzer prize for Drama, Staff Reporter President. about controversial issues, it’s Ironwood High is widely “Our Town’ is sure to keep you Learning to talk out our issues He moved from another school, “teaching kids to be brave,” as known for its outstanding drama on the edge of your seat with its is a skill not many know how to along with his cravings of com- Mr. Schwartz puts it. Being able club and theatre students. unseeable twists and turns. do. petition, and just as an excuse to to talk about anything “without However, these amazing thes- “Our Town” uses dynamic and The six debate team mem- argue. being so easily offended,” Mr. pians would not have the plat- interesting ways to immerse the bers, including supervisor Mr. Young’s duties include just Schwartz says there still is plenty form to express their talents with- audience such as “audience par- Schwartz, all have dedicated their about “everything,” like teaching, of room for those looking to join out the help of amazing Theatre ticipation” and a minimalistic set time to formally talk about issues organizing, and paperwork. the team. teacher, Ly- that works in a tourna- It isn’t all talk using only what Refining the man Akers. oddly well ment-like skill of arguing Per tra- with the setting. may be always dition, Iron- feeling While be helpful, wood will you re- debate may there is a lack be hosting ceive while seem like of speakers in its PUSD watching it is just ar- the team. Faculty/ the actors guing back All debate, Alumni pantomime and forth in yet no speech, a competi- a problem tive fashion brought up by “‘Our Town’” is sure to keep - well, it is Mr. Schwartz. you on the edge of your seat with – it is much Speech is a more than far different its unseeable twists and turns.” that. part from the Closer to competitive, that of an convoluted, na- art, the de- ture of debate, Showcase, this year presenting actions. bates are a more civilized way of you know, it’s a whole lot of re- speech hones the public speaking Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town.” This year’s cast is a collection talking about issues, with differ- search, and then some. aspect of the club. “Our Town,” takes place in of amazing teachers, faculty and ent types of debates, and many, Debate is all about getting the While arguing may be fun and the fictional town of Grover’s an all-star returning champions: many rules. upper hand in the room, using intense for some, it is not for ev- Corners, New Hampshire during Isaac Salazar! Even though there is only what you now know, speaking for eryone. 1901, and spanning a period of Directed by Rob Evans with six people in debate, family and one side or another, one-on-one, Arguing all the time can be ex- many years. Courtney Ekstrom as assistant friends are a common theme for or a whole team to back you up. hausting, and speech fills the gap The show is an idyllic and se- direction, this portrayal of “Our joining any group. Although the program was of normal conversation, and a rene depiction of ever day life of Town,” is guaranteed to deligh. The Debate Team president, brought back in 2014-2015, it very heated disagreement. the dynamic citizens that inhabit Come see Thronton Wilder’s Sophomore Tanner Young, who was in a state of neglect, as stu- If anyone is looking to put their Grover’s Corners. “Our Town” at Ironwood High has been on the job for about six dent interest increases. debate or public speaking skills to However, the happenings in this from February 6-9 at 7pm for $5 months allegedly “revived” the As of now, it is still possible the test, the Ironwood Speech and play are not so cheery. Follow the per person. program last year. to join the team, nothing required Debate Club is all arms. Gibbs and Webb family as they Image Credit: LAweekly Through his know-how and except attendance. Image Credit: Pd4Pic clipart

Alyssa Silva mal wear. Raquel Warren on the days leading up to Lent, dents wore colorful costumes and Mr.Staff Reporter Ironwood They would then add it all up to Editor-in-ChiefHow Mardimerrymakers Gras (jesters orCame fools) dance through To the streets Be of New Mr. Ironwood is coming up see who is our winner. Bright colors. Masks. Beads. would feast on the remaining Orleans in 1827. very soon and people are very op- The winner will be determined Oh, right and New Orleans! meat, eggs, milk and cheese in Then in 1857, after the first re- timistic for a good show. by how much fun they are hav- All things associated with what their homes to prepare for the long corded New Orleans Mardi Gras Mr. Ironwood takes place Feb- ing, how put together they are and many know as the festive occa- weeks of fasting and fish diet parade in 1837, a secret society of ruary 22 at 7 p.m. how well the audience responds sion of Mardi Gras. that came with the religion. New Orleans businessmen called It will be a men’s pageant show to them. Seniors are only able to However, many Primarily, the day before the Mistick Krewe of Comus set and ten students will be nominat- nominate. may celebrate Ash Wednesday became the tone for future celebrations in ed from the senior class of 2018. Nominations will be held into the an- known as Mardi Gras or the city when they held a torch-lit They will be performing in the the last week of January into the nual “Fat Tuesday” in France. procession with marching bands pageant and rehearsing for three first week of February. First re- holiday Furthermore, Mardi Gras and rolling floats. As krewes re- weeks to present a flex, talent por- hearsal will be held on February 5 with- in the United States was be- mained in the Carnival scene, one tion, and a formal wear as well. and rehearsals will end until Feb- out even lieved to have its first celebra- of the oldest krewes, Rex, estab- Each boy showcases his assets, ruary 22. knowing the tion on March 3, 1699, when the lished purple, gold and green as but it is mainly just for giggles. Students from Ironwood history behind it. French explorers Iberville and the iconic Mardi Gras colors. There will be ten judges, each should attend, not only because it As the long awaited day Bienville landed in what is now “Other lasting customs include one from the staff. is fun but because it is a great way quickly approaches, falling on Louisiana, south of the holi- throwing beads and other trin- They will be awarding the to support our fellow eagles and Tuesday, February 13, read on day’s fu- ture focal kets, wearing masks, decorating points to who they think has the see our senior boys showcased in to learn about how this fun-filled point, New floats and eating King cake,” His- best flex, the best talent, and for- a comedic way. party started. According to His- tory added. tory, Mardi Gras, or Carnival, is Moreover, Mardi Gras is not a Christian holiday celebrated the only celebrated in Louisiana, but day before the religious season of also in other states, including Al- At a Glance... Lent begins in many countries, abama and Mississippi, each with those mainly of Roman-Catholic Orleans. A small their own traditions. Around the Ironwood Events: populations. It originates from celebration was held and as New world, pre-Lenten festivals con- pagan celebrations of spring and Orleans and other French settle- tinue in Roman Catholic popula- • Mr. Ironwood nominations, fertility, including the Roman fes- ments arrived through the de- tions, each celebrated in their own tivals of Saturnalia and Luperca- cades, the holiday was marked way. Overall, Mardi Gras is not Faculty Showcase lia, thousands of years ago. with “street parties, masked balls just another day to dress up, drink These local traditions were and lavish dinners.” and “fool” around. It is an impor- then added to the new faith of However, soon taken tant day with so much history Ironwood Faculty Showcase Christianity by religious lead- away when the Spanish behind it, which I hope you ers when the religion arrived in gained control of New remember as you party up • Teachers performing “Our Rome. Eventually spreading to Orleans, the bans re- and down the streets dur- other European countries, includ- mained until Loui- ing the joyous fes- Town” February 6th-9th ing France, Germany, Spain and siana became a U.S. tivities. England, it became a prelude to state in 1812. Image Credit: Lent, the 40 days of penance be- In addition, as far Pure costumes, Mr. Ironwood tween Ash Wednesday and Easter as the well-known tradi- Mardi Gras out- Sunday, prior. tions of Mardi Gras, those came let, new museum • Rehearsal February 5th-22nd History continued to state that into play when a group of stu- Las Gatos 4 Friday, February 9, 2018 Feature The Eagle’s Eye Single on V-Day? Joseph Giordano he would also go to Washington When he was little all he wanted Alexis Garibay Additionally, if you would TeacherStaff Reporter because of his father the grew up in toMonth do was drive a car because “it Feature Editor much rather spend this time alone Lyman Akers. Eagles eye Washington. seemed like fun.” Valentine’s Day is rapidly ap- with peace and quiet, watch mov- choice for teacher of the month. They switched all throughout The thing that truly made him proaching and although most ies like comedies, or whichever Akers is a favored teacher among his childhood depending on who decide to become a teacher was teenagers nowadays might have a genre you prefer, to lighten the many students at ironwood high was more homesick at the time. when he got a scholarship that significant other to appreciate on mood. school. Akers is a very interest- Mr. Akers always thought about his teacher vouched for him. He this day, some might not. The most important person that ing teacher and has great ways of many things as a child but he al- won the scholarship through the However, that is completely deserves love on Valentine’s Day teaching to all of his classes. ways wanted to become a teacher. national competition. okay, and with time you will find is yourself, so treat yourself to a Akers is the the- When someone to spend this day with. relaxing bubble bath because you ater teacher and asked what Until then, here are some tips deserve to be loved even without the production de- his favor- to keep yourself busy and still in a receiving flowers and candy from sign teacher here ite part of loving mood on Valentine’s Day. someone. at ironwood high teaching was First and fore- “It will put you in touch school. he replied most, being sin- with how great your He has worked “the kids, it gle should not life is and remind her for many years is rewarding keep you shut you that Val- and has gotten seeing them out from ev- entine’s Day is many rewards grow and eryone in your only one day of while teaching learn.” life that loves the year,” states such as teacher That one you, so call a readersdigest.ca. of the year and of the main close friend and To help your- now teacher of the reasons he make plans to keep self out from drifting month. decides to each other company. off into loneliness, par- Akers has put teach. You can do this by ticipate in an activity that tons of time and One thing making dinner reservations you enjoy most, like running dedication into that Akers and watching a movie together or errands, playing a game or even this job with the wants every- just enjoying your time together. baking. teaching itself, one to do is Pick any friend to have fun and Putting time into something that school plays and come to the share a couple of laughs with to you find enjoyment in will benefit drama club. This school plays stay away from being completely you immensely, especially if this is a job that Akers loves. He never knew what he wanted because the kids put tons of time lonely, or even make it a group day is one you dread the most. A bit of history for Mr. Ak- to teach until his senior year of and hard work into it and they de- activity. In conclusion, Valentine’s Day ers, His father was a professional high school. He wanted teach the serve to be rewarded by having a You could spend time with all is not always about celebrating baseball player with the Cardinals theatre arts. great audience. your single friends and have a with a significant other, even cel- organization but sadly couldn’t The reason he wanted to be- If you are a student who loves memorable holiday. ebrating with friends can make make it to the majors because he come a teacher was because he to be yourself and act and want to Readersdigest.ca suggests par- the day less terrible as a single. had a kid and that kid was the one always had a way of teaching and grow as an individual take a class ticipating in outdoor activities, Love will soon come your way, and only Mr. Akers. describing things that most other with our teacher of the month Ak- because it will help you get back but for now hopefully these tips Akers grew up in moving from people couldn’t. ers it will be something you will into the spirit and throw out those were helpful and you still enjoy Oklahoma to Washington be- Mr. Akers never really thought not regret. negative perceptions of never the day nonetheless. cause his mother lived there and about a career besides teaching. Image Credit: Logan Reeves finding love. Image Credit: thevarsity.ca Black History Month: Upcoming Annual

RaquelA WarrenTime Plus,of other countries, Reflection like Can- cal celebrations, establish history Senior Citizen Prom Joseph Giordano wonderful event. Editor-in-Chief ada and the United Kingdom, also clubs and host performances and Staff Reporter Some of the highlights from Over time, February has become dedicate a month to the celebra- lectures.” Ironwood High School’s an- last years prom were that known as the month for celebrat- tion of black history. Following Woodson and Moor- nual senior citizen prom Student council took ing Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras Furthermore, the origin of land’s creation, mayors across is right around the cor- dance classes so they and even Leap Year, although it Black History Month, continues the country began issuing yearly ner not only do high were able to dance is often forgotten that the month History, began in 1915, 50 years proclamations recognizing Ne- schoolers get prom and have fun with the senior citi- is designated to an entire race, after the Thirteenth Amendment gro History Week, soon evolv- and all the fun that comes with it, so do zens. celebrating what they have done abolished slavery in the U.S. In ing into Black History Month on the senior citizens. Taking the time and accomplished through time, September of that year, Carter G. college campuses, thanks to the Prom is to give the to do so seemed known as Black History Month. Woodson, graduate of Harvard, civil rights movement and blacks senior citizens of the to make the senior Many trials and tribulations and Jesse E. Moorland, a promi- becoming more aware of their community a chance to citizens have a more were fought over long periods of nent minister, founded the As- identities. hang out, feel young again, enjoyable time ad feel time to gain With this, Presi- and dance with some of the stu- young again. this very spe- dent Gerald Ford dents here at Ironwood High They were getting picked out of cial celebra- officially recog- School. the crowd to dance and everyone had a blast! tion. nized Black His- A lot of our senior citizens “February is not just another have not gotten the chance to go Everyone seemed to have a So, read on tory Month in to prom and this is giving them a nice time and it was nice to see to learn about month, but it is a special time for 1976, resulting in second chance the perfect oppor- them up and moving. how African all American presi- tunity. The reason student council de- Americans dents after him fol- It also gives our senior citizens cided to keep doing the prom for fought the a special group of people...” lowing suit. something to do and get them the last sixteen years is because test of time They also ad- involved so not only does it is great for our community as and are still vocated for a spe- it help with that but benefits multiple people. fighting to- cific theme, with also, all proceeds Please tell everyone about it and encourage your parents, day. sociation for the Study of Negro the 2018 theme marking the 100th will be donated to charity. grandparent, friends and neigh- As stated on History, Black Life and History (ASNLH). anniversary of the end of World The Prom bors to come and have the time History Month is an “annual cel- It acted as an organization to re- War I , which will honor the roles is at Ironwood o f their life. ebration of achievements by Afri- search and promote the achieve- blacks took during the American High School for This is can Americans and a time for rec- ments by black Americans and Revolution and so forth, being a cheap price of a great ognizing the central role of blacks other people of African descent, “African Americans in Times of ten dollars. event! in U.S. history.” Growing from later sponsoring a national Negro War.” It will be held Make the idea of “Negro History Week” History Week in 1926. In conclusion, February is not February 17th in sure to created by historian Carter G. Set as the second week of Feb- just another month, but it is a spe- the cafeteria. spread the word and Woodson and other well-known ruary to occur between the birth- cial time for a special group of Also, anyone above the age help out with our African Americans, the month of days of Abraham Lincoln and people to recognize and observe of fifty-five school, charity and February was officially designat- Frederick Douglas, “the event the successes of those who paved can bring our community. ed Black History Month by every inspired schools and communi- the way for them and for times to their grand- Image U.S. president since 1976. ties nationwide to organize lo- come. children to this Credit:stockunlimited.com The Eagle’s Eye Sports Friday, February 9th, 2018 5 Ihs wrestler takes A Look Into

Nathan Mendelsohn fight with Jordan did not come and wrestle whoever I have to David Limone starter in 2013 and had an amaz- downOnline Editor compeitionat a great time. wrestle.” theStaff Reporter Superbowling season and even took them Ironwood High is known He says, “[Jordan] was su- Aguirre got into wrestling Every year, over a hundred to the playoffs while it lasted. for its success in sports and per heavy because I was cut- three years ago during fresh- million people tune in across the Since then, his career has taken the energy of the crowd dur- ting down for next weight man year. nation to watch one of the most him to many other places, from ing football and basketball class. But, he was a really Through random luck he popular events in American St. Louis to Kansas City. He games alike. good wrestler, but I managed found out about the team here culture, the Super Bowl. This returned to the Eagles this past However, there seems to to take him down.” at Ironwood and went to audi- year’s edition is soon to feature offseason as a backup and is be an underground following To prepare for a tourna- tion. the New England Patriots and now playing in America’s most for another one of Ironwood’s ment, Aguirre likes to get in Of course, he made the team the Philadelphia Eagles. important game. sports that is and is now Patriots quarterback Tom This year’s Super Bowl is not spoken on the way to Brady and coach Bill Belichick a rematch of Super Bowl 39 about much. greatness. are seeking their sixth cham- played in 2005 in which the Wrestling. “I always like to His ambi- pionship and their third Super Patriots won, 24-21. In case Yes, Iron- tions for the Bowl victory in four years. you were guessing, Tom Brady wood’s wres- future are Many people consider Brady to was the star quarterback for that tling team get in the right big but never be the greatest quarterback of all game. Times are much differ- does not get impossible. time for all of his accomplish- ent now, as Tom Brady is the much heat, Aguirre ments. Since 2001, Brady has only remaining player on the yet it has a mindset, like I am says, “I am been the most successful NFL same team since that game was massive fol- hoping to player and is still going to Super played. lowing of compete for Bowls at the age of 40 years old. This matchup was expected, fans from all going out to war.” state champi- As for the Eagles, their season as both teams had home field grades. onship title has been successful, even with advantage going into the play- Just recent- this year the absence of their MVP-cali- offs. ly the Ironwood Eagle Invi- the mindset of war. “I always and hopefully be a two timer ber quarterback, Carson Wentz. It would not be a shock if tation took place with one of like to get in the right mind- my senior year. Hopefully that Wentz was having a historic Brady and the Patriots walked our own making it to the top. set, like I am going out to works out.” season with the Eagles, until he away with a sixth Super Bowl Stone Aguirre and Alex Jor- war.” He continues, “I have Oh and also, look out future tore his ACL in a game against victory against an Eagles team dan, from Arizona Lutheran always got to make sure my opponents— Stone Aguirre the Los Angeles Rams during who failed to make the playoffs Academy, faced off against weight [is] at the right place.” does not mind hurting you, “It the regular season. However, last year. Although the Eagles each other in an intense fight, Another point he makes is, is a sport of wrestling, they the Eagles have thrived with are a very talented team, it is which Aguirre won. “I do not like to think about know what they are getting their backup quarterback, Nick unlikely that they can take down According to Aguirre, the it too much, I just go up there themselves into.” Foles. Foles was the Eagles’ the almighty Patriots.

Bianca Harkless on by the skills of each player. learning competition isn’t every- campus an opportunity to inter- StaffUnified Reporter “We put themtakes out there and we forward, forward on center and Basketballthing. It’s more about establish- act with them [autistic students], On the 31st of January, the say what they can do. How they tweener. ing a relationship.” understand who they are,” said Unified Sports Basketball game dribble, how they pass, and how The main point of the game The team was helped in the Coach Hegarty. was held in Ironwood’s gym be- they shoot,” Coach Hegarty was to promote a “friendly at- class. Unified Sports, where the “They always give a great tween the Ironwood Eagles and said when mosphere that’s as effort. Their the Liberty Lions. close to a varsity “It gives the students on our coaches The team of 18 autistic basketball game as always have students and 22 gen- possible, so our campus an opportunity to them eral education stu- kids can experi- prepared.” dents was coached ence what it’s interact with them [autistic Hegarty said by Coach Straf- like to be in when asked ford and Hegar- an actual students], understand who they about how ty, with the basketball Liberty was outcome hop- game.” are,” said Coach Hegarty.” expected to ing to be a Both play. win for Iron- teams In con- wood. played a good game. general education students can clusion, the Unified Sports bas- When asked Part of that is take this class are called helpers. ketball game is great for more how Liberty thanks to than one was expected the play- reason. It to play Coach ers’ skill was ben- Hegarty stated, and the “They always give a great eficial to “They always preparation everyone give a great effort. taken for the and Their coaches always game. “Drills, effort. Their coaches al- promoted a have them prepared.” practices, and a good mes- In the game of basketball, lot of hard work ways have them prepared.” sage. for those who do not know, is a in the gym,” said Who won game played between two teams asked Coach Hegarty. the game of five players. In order for about how the positions were The team was was not someone to win, you must score picked. The positions that were ecstatic about the Unified Sports are very what mattered, it was what you ooints, which are achieved by given to each student were point game as well as the coaches. important because they show learn from it. More people get shooting the ball into the oppos- guard, shooting guard, power Coach Hegarty said he hopes that we all have our differences involved with a Unified Sports if ing team’s hoop. forward, small forward, center, the kids improve on things like but differences do not define possible. The positions were decided swingman, point “socialization, comradery, and us. “It gives the students on our Image Credit: Target.com Spreading the Love With Favorite Romantic Couples

Madeline Beason with bipolar disorder. Isak finds himself many reasons, Isak has a hard time dealing Giana Murphy In the climax of the movie baby finds him- Jakob Miller the same sad story that ends with a kiss in progressions and mixed them up into a high- Staff Reporter drawn to Even, despite the fact that he be- with his sexuality, which is a common thing Staff Reporter self in a situation where he can’t quit his job Staff reporter the rain. A few even can be watched without ly explosive substance. Although Patrick With teenage drama and real life issues such lieves that he only likes girls. The two boys happening in today’s so- Deborah and Baby are the two main char- and still has to complete dangerous tasks. Ahhh love. For the French, l’amour. To retching, or perhaps even enjoyed. And what gets off to a rough start (their first date is to as mental health, eating disorders, identity, eventually end up together. ciety, and Even acters in the movie Baby Driver. Baby is His job consists of him driv- the Germans, liebe. And if you really need makes the movie? The couple. a party where she drinks too much and gets ing around crimi- religion and bullying, the Norwegian show However, when asked what Isak’s parents played by Ansel Elgort and Deborah is played to stretch the limits in impressing your sig- The perfect couple of all time, romance a concussion), he begins to nals and help- Skam follows important things in the teenage would think of him dating Even, Isak makes by Lily James. nificant other, there is always the Norwegian or not, must be Patrick Verona (Heath Led- earn her trust through ing them escape world and brings many viewers as it follows a comment about mentally ill people, not They first met at the dinner Deborah worked “Kjaerlighet” (good luck pronouncing that ger) and Kat Stratford (Julia Stiles) in 10 his charm the crime scenes the life of a different character each season. realizing that Even is bipolar. This causes a at as a waitress. one). Things I Hate About You. and unwill- without the police Although each sea- Baby Driver is about a boy that is being Whatever you call it, or do not call it for This iconic couple throws off all ingness to catching them. son focuses a dif- made to drive cars because he has to pay off a you non-believers, love is in the air as we romantic stereotypes as it follows the back down When Baby find him- self in ferent important debt by his “boss”. clear our heads of the flashing lights and poi- paths of two delinquents at Padua High against her a situation where he is be- ing made topic, there is one sonous kissing plants. With February 14th School. One, Kat Stratford is a hardcore furious wit to continue common theme just around the corner and and biting sar- the dangerous among each of the stores already redecorating casm. job that his and stories. strug- a full month and a half in They have Deborah’s lives advance, people are expect- Every season gles in danger. their rise, and their brings new love to with a men- When Baby ing a Valentine’s Day just as fall, as any couple a character. One tal health issue, and Deborah romantically unromantic and does, and along the season brought a which has been try to escape cookie-cutter as the year be- way many twists and couple that stays an underrated their real- fore. turns, including her not only in my problem in the ity they try As you read this, in fact, sneaking him out of mind but in the world for a to run away subtle hints are being frus- detention, him tak- mind of many long time. but they were tratingly pondered over in ing her paintballing, viewers. Despite all of meet across the dark rooms by confused and Patrick hiring the In season three, the things they bridge with a boy- friends, marching band to ser- you get to watch struggle with, crowd full of chick- enade her. the life of Isak these charac- cops blocking flicks The best part of Valtersen,a boy ters still fight them from go- and their relationship must for their love. ing anywhere. rom- be that, in the end, Isak learns When baby was younger both of his parents Baby got sentenced five years of jail time coms you don’t get a hap- how to take died due to an car car accident. and Deborah still stood by his side and sup- are be- pily ever after. They who rift between the two. Isak comes out to his care of another human being as he helps Even Baby and his mother both ported him though everything. ing pulled split up. Kat reveals strug- friends and family and they end up bringing through the ups and downs of his manic bi bond- ed over music She judged him by his personality and from shelves, feminist with a strong mind and an unstop- her feelings for Patrick in a poem with the gles him and Even back together. polar disorder and Even teaches Isak to ac- since she was a very choose to be with him. In the end the both and everything, pable willpower. Patrick Verona is a ciga- same title as the movie, and then it fades to with his Not long after, Even runs off and Isak finds cept his sexuality and be himself, proving talent- ed singer when found what was missing the lives witch was and I mean every- thing, rette-smoking goof-off with a reputation that credits. No kiss. No reconciliation. Anything sexu- out that he has manic Bi Polar Disorder. Isak that their relationship is the unconditional h e met Deborah at each other and both got there happy ending. is various shades of pink and red in borders on legendary. could have happened. And that is love. Gritty, ality. During and Even move in together and Isak takes kind that many people look for. the dinner they both bonded Image Credit: popsugar.com my house (save me please it is a night- This couple is the greatest of all movie unpredictable, and hopefully, in the end, suc- the story, you meet care of him. Image Credit: dagbladet.no over there love over music. Image Credit: mycutegraphics.com mare even the sandwiches are hearts now). couples because it took two people from en- ceeding. Even, a boy who is battling These two are a couple that I admire for Image Credit: mycutegraphics.com But, not all is lost. Not every rom-com is tirely different lives, lifestyles, and thought Image Credit: sankles.com

Alexis Garibay any second. However, disputes do occur be- After this, when Elizabeth returns home, Sarah Saunders hospital waiting room leaving to go out on edith’s life came when she got the call that Logan Reeves they went from store to store, town to town Feature Editor tween them as Lizzie accuses Darcy of ruin- Mr. Bingley suddenly makes an appearance Staff Reporter a date. Derek looked up and said the words, Derek was in critical condition in a hospital. News Editor across the central United States. Getting “You have bewitched me body and soul ing her sister’s chances of becoming engaged to propose to her older sister, Jane. Before Pick me. Choose me. Love me. These “I’m sorry.” After she arrived with their children, Mer- In lieu of Valentine’s Day, many famous down to it, Bonnie and Clyde showed a real and I love...I love... I love you. I never wish to Mr. Bingley. This then causes them to part he officially arrives, Lizzie tries to explain to words have become well known as the dec- Meredith was puzzled until a beautiful red- edith was forced to say goodbye to the love couples come to mind. Couples like Jack and attraction throughout the relationship. There to be parted from you from this day on,” ex- ways even though in the moment of their Jane that she has thought wrongly of Darcy laration of love made by Meredith Grey to head walked up and announced to be Mrs. of her life. Sally, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella and are also many lessons that we can take. pressed by the mysterious Mr. Darcy to Eliz- heated argument, it appears they were going this whole time, as it is revealed that Darcy her true love, Derek Shepherd. Their road to Shepherd. This love triangle created awk- Now it is just her and their three children to Prince charming come to mind. One couple For men, it is the act of chivalry and polite- abeth Bennet in the film adap- tation to kiss. paid for their reckless sister’s marriage to love was rocky and full of bumps; wardness and uncomfortable situations for carry on the legacy of Derek Shepherd. that does not come to mind but is definite- ness. Holding doors open and greeting your of Pride and Many other instances occur towards the Wickham, a man that Lizzie had a previous however, it was a road they the doctors at Seattle Grace Hospital. It is with no doubt that the love they shared ly one of the most infamous couples of the gal with flowers. But do not be fooled, Bon- Preju- end of the film where their connection seems attraction to but dismissed him as he had a were meant However, in the end Derek left Addison will be remembered as great and truly undy- 1900’s is Bonnie and Clyde. nie Parker had her share of lessons too. She dice. to grow bigger than either of the characters darker past than she thought. to share no Montgomery-Shepherd and started dating ing love. Bonnie and Clyde are not your typical symbolized that women should Even originally anticipated. For example, when From that moment on, the two confess their matter what. Meredith once again. It was mentioned by a character on Grey’s picturesque couple. Bonnie and Clyde spent not be afraid to take though true feelings In the first This did not mean an end to the strange Anatomy, “Her heart bleeds for him.” their relationship as criminals throughout the charge in a rela- the film and they soon episode of The love Great Depression. What makes them such a tionship. In turn, has become become mar- Grey’s Anat- that Meredith great example as a couple for Valentine’s Day when both parts a huge favorite of ried as they put omy, entitled “A Grey and Der- is that of the mine, the rocky re- their differences Hard Day’s Night,” was ek Shepherd no mat- relation- lationship between aside. the first appearance of Mere- shared was by ter what ship work Darcy and Elizabeth Everything dith Grey and Derek Shepherd far the greatest happened together, is what keeps me about this cou- after their one night stand. love story of all between they are drawn to it. ple brings so They had met in a bar the time. them, insepara- When they first much joy to me, night before and were smitten, Image Credit: they stuck ble. meet, Darcy seems because the love despite being simply known to usmagazine. together. So this to have an attraction connection be- each other as; “Just a guy in a com Whether year for towards Elizabeth tween them is bar,” and “Just a girl in a bar.” Image Credit: they were Valen- but dismisses the there the entire However, it was not until mycutegraph- robbing tine’s Day, idea when his good film. It is defi- the next day when Meredith ics.com banks or if you are friend, Charles Bing- nitely went to work at Seattle Grace killing looking ley, mentions her. hard Hospital that she came face-to- in cold for some- As Lizzie finds out t o face with her new boss, Derek blood, the thing dif- about his dismissive not Shepherd. duo kept ferent to behavior, she quick- fall He continued to pursue his say than, ly drops the idea of becoming closer to him. Lizzie goes to visit Darcy’s estate, believing in love with young trainee in hopes of win- “We can Throughout the film, Lizzie and Darcy he is away traveling, she runs into him while the idea of ning her heart, and her consent to begin dat- and unfortunate events that kept occuring in it together. live like Jack and Sally,” than may be some- remain acquaintances as family and money exploring the home and they briefly speak. It them being to- ing. Meredith resists, and of course life has a their lives. Indeed, there were plane crashes, The couple even has thing like, “We can run like Bonnie and remain issues between them. As a fan of the is noticed, however, that Darcy’s attitude to- gether. few twists in store for them. car accidents, gunmen and many more obsta- fame in the 21st Century. In Clyde.” film, you cannot help but see the underlying wards Elizabeth softens and he invites her to Image Credit: bustle.com For example, a major shock came to view- cles they would overcome together, 2013, there was a film depicting Image Credit: shakefire.com relationship that is just waiting to come out come visit his younger sister. Image Credit: mycutegraph- ics.com ers when Derek and Meredith were in the Of course, the greatest struggle in Mer- the lives and crimes of the pair as Image Credits: mycutegraphics.com 8 Friday, Febrauray 9, 2018 Entertainment The Eagle’s Eye Musician of the Month: The Death Cure Iman Muhammad Movie Review David Limone in Texas, and immediately had a work in a real studio with profes- Lexi Jarrell Cure. Staff Reporter passion for the art. sional artists. Staff Reporter Of course the movie did leave Music is a passion many people He cites his mom for keeping For 2018, his goal is to, “Make “Every maze has an end.” This out a few details from the book share, and some people love it so him out of trouble and helping at least 2-3 beats a day”, he says. is the slogan for the newest in- like how certain characters die much that they devote their time him find hobbies at a young age. “If I make a song, I usually stallment in the Maze Runner se- and even the ending. into producing music. His spend over a period of weeks or ries, The Death Cure. However, it itself will have you High-school junior Iman Mu- months (on the song), compared In the previous movies based on the edge of your seat. hammad, otherwise known as to when I make a beat which I’ll off the book series, we followed Personally I think the books T3tsuo, uses his talent and hard spend 5 to 10 minutes on.” the characters through the maze better portrayed the characters. work into making songs. He describes when discussing and the battles it brought upon The deaths were more emotional He has done noteworthy things the process of making a song. them. when written on paper. It left in his career, such as trying out Although he spends a lot of Now we follow them through out the famous “Please,Tommy. for America’s Got Talent. time working on his craft. the last test they will be given. Please.” line that broke every Another achievement was per- He also has to balance it with The characters led by Thomas readers’ heart. forming in front of 2,000 students other obligations in his life, try to survive WCKD. It ended on a cliff hanger with at last year’s spring assembly. such as his job and school. They must break into the last Thomas holding the cure to the He and fellow Ironwood Ju- His greatest influences in- city that is controlled by WCKD flare and staring at the ocean. It nior, Gregory Gonzales, or “Run- clude Michael Jackson, and get their friends out. seems they left it open for another ning Sea” have produced music Drake, The Weeknd, J. They are searching for answers, movie even though they claimed together for almost a year. Cole, Bryson Tiller, and but they may get more than they it had come to a close. The duo has made multiple Logic. bargained for. It would’nt be suprising if they songs together, and came out This is because of their The movie is full of suspense kept making movies, considering with an album “Black Tokyo” original styles and how and drama. the movie has made $62.6 million last summer. they each have their own, Many characters are lost by dollars since opening on January My personal favorite song unique sound. the end and some by their friends 26th. is “1997”, it is dedicated to his His advice to new art- own hand. The Death Cure is the I rate the movie 4 out of 5 brother. ists and producers is to last movie of the series, but not stars, because of the missing His music is available on Spo- biggest goals he wants to achieve “Learn it on your own the last book. scenes from the book and the plot tify, Soundcloud, iTunes, and are to attend CRASS (Conserva- because everyone has their own James Dashner wrote two pre- change. If you can’t get enough of YouTube. tory of Recording Arts and Sci- way of learning and their own quels titled The Kill Order and this series the books are available Iman started playing music at ences) in Tempe. way of making music.” another titled The Fever Code at most stores and on Amazon. the age of six while growing up Another goal Iman has is to Image Credit: David Limone that came out after The Death com. February Date Black Planther: night movies King of Wakanda Connor Burklow tors present. Samuel Lopez Vibranium comes from Wakanda, of the Marvel Universe series, in- Entertainment Editor Furthermore, romantic com- Staff Reporter as discovered early on by the an- cluding the Master Editions. As the holiday of love and ro- edies mixed with a little bit of ac- One the most hyped-up movies cient Wakandans, as seen in Black T’Challa also has an enhanced mance is approaching fast, cou- tion are rare to see, but when they to come out in 2018, Black Pan- Panther #7. When talking about metabolism which allows for ples and singles alike come to- do pop up they make the movie ther is predicted to be a hit come the Panther Cult that protected faster healing, but gether to watch movies to either more enjoyable for both genders. February sixteenth. the vibranium mound. not near the level spread love or get over their lone- As stated by Lifehack.org, “This Most aren’t avid superhero Therefore, the Protector of of Wolverine or liness around this time of year. Means War” follows two spies as fans, so many will learn about Wakanda would become the Deadpool. This holiday tradition will ei- they try to win the affection of the Black Panther through the movie. Black Panther, proven them- Being the King ther melt your cold hearts with a same girl in this hilarious spy vs The movies always leave out selves to be worthy, and dons of the Dead, he romantic love story or make you spy movie. quite a bit, and especially with the the vibranium mesh suit. can control the burst into tears of laughter with a As the two fight it out and try new canon (canon is the official Vibranium itself was a dead to aid him in good romantic comedy. to get the girl from the other us- lore and universe of a story) set in component of what created his battles when he Additionally, this love-filled ing their spy gadgets and abili- the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain America’s shield, received the powers holiday is for all, and the act of ties, everyone seems to ignore or Earth-199999. along with steel and an unknown in Black Panther Vol. watching movies is a good way to the message that it is okay to date Black Panther, or Prince catalyst, as stated on 6, #11. Training endlessly as a spend Valentine’s day. multiple guys at once. T’Challa Udaku is the ruler of the Mar- velWikia. youth to become the Black Pan- Being with someone you love This action filled romantic Wakanda, an African country hid- com, con- ther and the heir to the throne, is great but what is a date night comedy is one that is not just for den from the world, with techno- his powers also come from the without a few heartfelt tears com- couples but can be enjoyed while logical advancements far greater “heart-shaped herb.” ing from both the woman and the single by both guys and girls. than any other country. Thought to be a gift from the man. Finally, the film that seems to Their superior tech comes Panther God, Bast, the eldest son According to Rottentomatoes. bring more than a few tears to the from vibranium, a component of of Atum, the Sun God, the herb com, the 1997 classic “Titanic,” eyes as it is the most realistic and “Proto-Adamantium,” an alloy actually is a mutation caused by is a film that pulls at more than a set in modern times seems to be including vibranium, steel, and the vibranium meteorite that few heart strings. “Silver Linings Playbook.” an unknown catalyst. This is the crashed in Wakanda in Black The movie follows the love According to IMDB, the movie strongest metal in the whole Panther #7. story of Jack Dawson (Leonardo follows the story of former teach- Marvel Universe. cern- The Heart-Shaped Herb DiCaprio) and Rose DeWitt (Kate er Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper) The “Panther Habit” ing ada- is taken by the Black Winslet), as the two fall in love on after he is recently released from suit that Black Pan- mantium. Panther after they have the doomed watercraft making its a sentence at a mental institution. ther wears is created It absorbs passed their trials. way to its end. When Pat moves back in with from vibranium, and any kinetic energy, The herb enhances the “kin- The film begins as an American his parents and tries to recon- so are his weapons, rendering essentially any attack aesthetic” sense, the ability for treasure seeker finds a painting of cile with his ex-wife, everything the claws on the finger-tips of the harmless, as seen when Black humans to feel where their bodies a nude woman with a diamond seems to get more complicated suit. Panther gets shot in Captain are in relation to themselves and necklace and one-hunred and two when he meets Tiffany (Jennifer The claws are made from Ant- America: Civil War. the environment. year old Rose revealed herself to Lawrence) with promises that she arctic Vibranium, a varia- Black Panther also possesses Without looking and being con- be the woman in the painting. will help him reconcile with his tion only found i n not only the Panther Habit, but sciously aware of where it is, as It then goes into a flashback wife if he helps her with a project. a region of the early stages of superhuman seen in Black Panther Vol. 3, #1. as she tells the story of how she As Valentine’s Day approaches Antarctica abilities. Even without the herb, T’Challa fell in love with Jack and how her do not be afraid to just spend the called the Sav- He has speed, super senses, is at peak human performance, wealthy fiancée becomes venge- day or night either with a signifi- age Lands. This strength, stamina, and agil- his body pushed to the absolute ful. cant other or alone. metal actually vi- ity. limit as stated in the official hand- This film is one that will make Movies are universal and meant brates and destroys Also including: reflexes books. more than a few tears come up to be enjoyed by all no matter substances at the mo- that are incredibly aug- Image Credit: Pinart.com over its three hour time span with who decides to watch them! lecular level, as stated mented, as it was stated Image Credit: Pinterest.es phenomonal acting from all ac- Image credit: Popsugar.com in Savage Lands #1. in the Official Handbook Image: Credit: Threadless.com The Eagle’s Eye Health Friday, Februrary 9, 2018 9 The Struggle of The Frisky Flu Taking Having Braces Over United States Alyssa Silva there is food stuck in your braces, Bianca Harkless at the start of every season. Al- on a new flu shot that doesn’t Staff Reporter your best bet is to just brush your Staff Reporter though it takes about 2 weeks for use eggs. This is excellent news Dealing with braces can be a pain teeth – making sure to brush ev- There are more than 3 million the vaccine to start it’s affects, because this way the new flu shot and not everybody knows how erywhere even people affected by the flu each the vaccine should decrease the will last longer then the current to care for them prop- on top of the year. The flu (or Influenza) can risk of serious complications. ones. See current flu shot, al- erly which is brackets and be extremely serious, resulting Furthermore, since October though helpful, was less effective not onto your gums. in 140,00 to 710,000 people in 1st, 2017 there have been around this year compared to any other very Most people the hospital each year. In the 5,720 laboratory confirmed cases year. hard. forget to do that and year 2010, there were 12,000 to of the flu. In Texas, there have The flu complications can It is hon- only brush their brack- 56,000 flu related deaths. been about 1,155 influenza and be anything from a simple ear estly just a ets thus leaving their However, there are always pneumonia related deaths this flu infection to pneumonia. People matter of brush- teeth yellow and unhealthy. was to prevent yourself from get- season. Around 895 of these don’t take the flu as serious as ing your teeth the right way Remembering to wear your rub- ting the flu, like avoiding close they should. The flu can lead and breaking some habits. Habits ber bands is also important be- contact, avoiding touching into congestive heart failure, like chewing on nails or chewing cause that is what is correcting your eyes, mouth and asthma and diabetes. on things like pens or ice. your teeth. It is nose, wash your hands Getting a flu shot can Not taking care of your braces, also and use sanitizer. Plus, prevent these serious compli- the right way can affect your teeth you could also get a flu cations and potentially save in the future by leaving brown im- shot. your life and the life of other or white spots on your por- The flu shot is made of around you. teeth. tant not t o Influenza a (H1N1), another This year’s Influenza virus If you drink things that will Influenza A (H3N2) and had been easier to spread than have stain your teeth, such as coffee or Influenza B. Getting the shot pasted years. This year, the virus had o r some sodas. If you do decide to works because it helps create isn’t only spread by contact and have brac- do this, then make sure to brush antibodies to fight against the vi- sneezing but by breathing. This es, then you should know your teeth afterwards. Taking rus, Therefore, by doing this you deaths has a correlation to the large how important it is to brush your care of your teeth is an important are not only protecting yourself were amount of flu related deaths in teeth, floss daily and stay away task for everybody – with braces but those who are around you as people 65 and older. America. from certain foods. or without. well. The flu in Hays County is up Overall, there are many rea- Things like hard Image Credit: Pd4Pic- The amount of laboratory 15% from last year and that is sons why getting a flu shot can fruit, nuts, beef jerky, Clipart.com confirmed cases would not be only a portion of the rising flu be a good thing. Influenza A and and popcorn can result up nearly 2,220 cases opposed epidemic. At the start of 2018, B are the most common forms of in broken brackets. This to last year in Arizona, if people we had more cases than ever. We the flu. can be a handful to deal would consider getting the vac- have had a very high average for While there are many things with. Sticky food is a good cine. the influenza virus this seasons that can make the flu worse but thing to stay away as well. It You can get a flu shot from and there are another 11 weeks there are just as many things that can get stuck and that makes it the time you are 6 months and of the flu season left. can make them better. hard to take food out of braces. If older, and should be getting it Lucky, scientist are working Image Credit: clipartlibrary.com Valentine’s Day Recipes How To Overcome And to impress the one Cope With Loneliness Daniela Quintero frigerate for about an hour. When Alexis Garibay run. Beautyandtips.com states, world.” These habits do not help Staff Reporter it’s solid, break into pieces and Feature Editor “For example, perhaps we cut you, but rather hurt any progress This upcoming Valentine’s you will be left with an amaz- Loneliness is inevitable; ourselves off from other people, you could be making. Steer away Day, many people have started ingly sweet dessert. everyone experiences it at some make dramatic statuses on from feeling sorry for yourself raking their brains trying to find The second recipe consists of point in their life. It may occur Facebook, gorge on chocolate, or as that could also ruin relation- out what to buy for their friends making chocolate marshmallow when the person is already in even take time off work because ships you have with others, and or crushes. Instead of spending pops. You will need large marsh- solitude or even when they are we can’t face the potentially make matters worse. money, you can make something mallows, melted bittersweet with a group of people. Instead, treat yourself to help yourself that will be less expen- chocolate, sprinkles, and lollipop Either way, at times it can you stay in a healthy mindset. sive and only require a bit of sticks. bring a person to their lowest Furthermore, reach out to time and effort. With either of First, puncture the marshmal- point if it is not dealt with those you trust whenever you these two recipes, you will lows with the lollipop sticks and accordingly. feel as though you are in desper- bright- dip Here are some tips to ate need of help. en them stay away from getting to Overcoming loneliness is some- into the close to the edge of loneli- never easy, because it is always one’s melted ness. easy to fall back into it. day choco- First and foremost, There are people who will instant- late. you have to make yourself make time to help and ly. Hold aware that feeling lonely is provide guidance to The them definitely a feeling that one you when needed. first over a can overcome. “Loneliness,” as Never be afraid des- plate explained on beautyandtips.com, to speak out, sert is until “is a feeling that comes and because keeping called you get goes.” it all in can make Valentine’s Day bark. The rid of the excess chocolate. Add Before you begin action, you feel extremely ingredients you will need will sprinkles, preferably ones with take note of exactly what worse. be semisweet melted chocolate, Valentine’s Day colors, like red causes you to feel lonely. Even if you feel white melted chocolate, pretzels, or pink or white. Position the It could be anything that the people you and white, red, and pink sprin- marshmallows upright until the from a sad memory to are close with seem kles. Line a small baking sheet chocolate is dry and solid. a picture that brings up to be shutting you off, with parchment paper. A bowl of rice can be used to the feeling of isolation. express how you feel Spread semisweet chocolate hold the lollipops up. It doesn’t Additionally, a way to and address the issue. into parchment paper in an even take much time or effort, so you avoid feeling this way is It could just be that layer, and scatter pretzels and should definitely think about to possibly change your they do not realize it and sprinkles all over. Transfer the doing it. lifestyle up a bit. will make you feel more white melted chocolate into a With these two recipes, you Examine current included in the group. piping bag (it could be a Ziplock can treat yourself or others in a habits and if you see To conclude, loneliness bag with a hole in a corner). Pipe short amount of time. a flaw of how you does in fact come and go but the chocolate into the center They would really make an tend to handle whether you want to improve of each pretzel until it’s filled adorable and simple gift for your loneliness, on not feeling this way as often entirely. Place a heart sprinkle in Valentine’s Day! change it to ben- is solely up to you. the center of each pretzel and re- Image Credit: justataste.com efit you in the long Image Credit: mzayat.com 10 Friday, February 9, 2018 Columns the VIEW Tea Time with a Small Bean: Promises from Movies You Have to See! the Anonymous other films I have seen. After are. These days everyone’s so fake, watching it, I was amazed at how The next film I enjoyed recently But they always expect a piece differently it turned out than what was (500) Days of Summer, be- of the cake. I was expecting. cause it might seem like a typical There’s always an excuse for The film centers around a high love story from an outsider, but the lonely… school boy named Keith who is it really is about heartbreak and “Something came up,” “Sorry, best friends with a tomboy named the difficulties one can face when I’m busy,” “Oh, I didn’t see your Watts. When Keith encounters the love is one sided in a relationship. text,” popular girl in school, Amanda The film shifts from different You type as you sit in front Jones, he soon finds an interest in time periods that Tom, a hopeless of the person you told me not to her although Watts disapproves. romantic working for a greeting worry about. Alexis Garibay Af- ter Amanda’s card company, spends with Sum- Raquel Warren UGH, I’m beginning to tire Feature Editor manipulative mer, his boss’ new assistant that Editor-in-Chief out. What a time to boyfriend he begins dating. Through his Alone. Wait, we’ve begun to go off be alive! I am plans to flashbacks of their complicated A word that can be described track finally seek re- relationship, as “only, solo, single.” So let me take you back. back for venge Tom tries to put the pieces to- A word used to describe physi- Must I remind you that another against gether of what went wrong and cal behavior. This is about me install- Keith for later discovers his true passions But how can you be alone And how I can’t seem to see ment pursuing and rebuilds himself. when there’s someone right next Where I’m going. of Tea her, Watts Although this film can be de- to you? I admit I don’t know what I’m Time aids pressing, it still is enjoyable in the How can you be alone when doing. with a sense that it is real and not just the you’re surrounded by so many But what if I can’t see a future Smol typical love story that we have people? for myself because I’m not in it? Bean, and I have grown up seeing. (500) Days of How can you be alone when Woah, that’s a little unfit. loads to share from Summer stars two of my favorite you talk, interact, touch someone But it’s true, can you tell me the last time I wrote. I actors, Zooey Deschanel as Sum- every day? what to do? have had plenty of time to mer and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Easy… Everyone goes through hard catch up on movie watching, con- Keith with his big date plan Tom. You feel empty, like you don’t times sidering we had a winter break he has for Amanda. To conclude, these are just a belong. But I have yet to experience a few months ago. Although, I With unexpected few movies I have enjoyed You feel like you did some- anything drastic. have not read as much and have friendships dearly before thing wrong. And for that I don’t know if I been on the same novel for a few made and school picked All these faces in a crowd will- should be scared or grateful. months now, I have much to share many lessons up again just ing to ‘help,’ I do know I’m becoming very with you as far as movies go. learned, last month. But who are they really? hateful. First and foremost, a movie I Keith realiz- As al- They seem to act so silly. Under a smiling face, have been dying to see for years es who truly de- ways, feel That feeling of your friends Trying to escape this place. now called Some Kind of Won- serves to be with free to watch slipping from your grasp, Always a frown, derful finally started popping up him. the titles men- As time moves so fast but so Pretending like I’m not down. on TV just a few weeks ago and This 80’s film stars tioned and hopefully slow they seem to get close to I need a break! I was extremely excited. I abso- Eric Stoltz, Mary Stu- you enjoy them as someone that used to be you… For lutely fell in love with everything art Masterson and Lea much as I did! And you don’t got a clue Goodness about the film, because prior to Thompson in a beautiful Image Credit: Of why they’re becoming so few. Sake! watching it I had an idea of what story of finding one’s true love womensvoices- Isn’t it funny how things I. Feel. So. was going to occur more so than and discovering who they really forchange.com change in an instant? Alone. Love Struck: Big Thoughts on It Is Your Choice a Small World of God. That people who speak die or being dead inside as if it is Instead of being against each hatred do not speak for him. That a joke. other and making fun of a topic you can love who you want you Even though the person may that many struggle with, every- can look the way you want, you be telling the truth and not want- one needs to be there for each can praise the way you want. He ing to tell anyone without be other when things get hard. will never stop loving you. The labeled things such as “emo” or I can share the sympathy of hatred of this world is loud and even a “freak.” the matter because of my previ- the love is quiet but the people There are a few people that ous state of mental health where who say God doesn’t love you have actually brought attention I experienced acute depression because of your sin are wrong. to this subject and tried to warn and even slight suicidal tenden- He loves you in spite of it. He people to get help instead of cies. Lexi Jarrell would die for you day after day. Connor Burklow hurting themselves to get over is- I know that without help I Staff Reporter I want to show people that Entertainment Editor sues that they are going through. probably would not have made it. Life irritates me. You don’t get through my actions and my On another issue of Big As Logic stated perfectly in his This topic is being addressed to choose if you’re thrown words. I want people to see Thoughts on a Small World, I am popular song 1-800-273-8255, with the readers so that they can into this world. You don’t the love of God through me going to address an issue that no “I’ve been praying for somebody help make a difference in this get to choose the people simply by how I carry myself. one seems to either think or care to save me, no one’s heroic… I world that people seem to be- who raise you. You If every word I speak is not too much about in the current know I’m hurting deep down but lieve is too messed up to change. don’t get to choose wrapped with his love then generation. can’t show it.” The human race is a people that much at all. But you my words are useless. If I The topic that recently came to He reflects what everyone can change everything but first do get to choose am not a light shining for my attention as a bigger problem seems to feel helpless but are too we have to help change ourselves what you do with him then I don’t know my than previously thought has been afraid to say anything. before we can change the world. this life. You get to purpose. Sure some of you teen depression and suicide. Some feel as if they cannot If you are experiencing pain choose if you stay in don’t agree but you don’t have In our day and age, suicide help the person that is hurting and feel like no one can help this world. You get to to. You just have to listen. You has seemingly become more of inside and the person that is hurt- please contact the Suicide Hot- choose how you leave the just have to know. Some people a problem than anyone wants to ing cannot even show their pain line at 1-800-273-8255 and know world. I want to leave the world have already stopped reading address because of the weight because anyone that is depressed you are not alone. better than I found it. I want to but if you made it this far I want that it carries. or suicidal is thought of as weak The possible solution to shine light, love, and kindness you to understand that no matter No one wants to help another by people that do not understand. treating your depression and upon people. I want people to what you do and no matter how person that is struggling because Being depressed is not an easy dark thoughts is just one call or know that no matter what they hard you fight it you will always they seem to be dealing with the thing to overcome and hating life conversation away from receiv- do or where they go they will be loved. By me, by him, by ev- same exact illness. so much that someone wants to ing the help that is needed. always be loved, even when they eryone who shines the light. You Many just brush it off as being take their own life is not some- Changing hearts and changing don’t want to be. Even when can never push away the love. part of the growing process in- thing to just brush off. Humans minds one day at a time with Big they want to fade out of this life. Image Credit: Windstarembroi- stead of the issue that seemingly have a natural sense of empathy Thoughts on a Small World. I want people to know the love dery.com everyone talks about wanting to and sympathy. Image Credit: Clker.com the VIEW Editorials Friday, February 9, 2018 11 SoundCloud’s Survival: Energy Drinks: Are they The End of an Era? as good as you think? sound of music is always chang- ing, and SoundCloud Rap is only drinks are not banned. to severe and life-threatening the most recent popular wave of And why they not, when issues. music. Rap may continue to be they are just as powerful and “In one case, a young popular, but it will only be a mat- harmful as drugs? 28-year-old who drunk eight ter of time before people get tired An energy drink is a type cans of an energy drink actu- of these SoundCloud rappers. One of beverage containing stimu- ally went into a cardiac arrest, reason why I think SoundCloud lant drugs, usually including and they found his arteries rap will die out is because of his- caffeine, which is marketed as of his heart were completely tory. For a few years, there will providing mental and physical locked up. When they were David Limone be a popular sound of music, and stimulation. able to open them, all the test- Staff Reporter then it gradually changes. Music Daniela Quintero Staff Reporter Caffeine, sugar, artificial ing revealed nothing wrong For the past few years, a new is a way to identify the past. It is sweeteners, guanara (a plant with this person other than he You are a 20-year-old col- wave of hip hop took over the a main reason why decades have that grows in the Amazon), had high levels of caffeine and lege student in modern society. world. “SoundCloud Rap” was their own identities, based off the kola nuts, yerba mate, and tau- taurine,” Higgins said. You have always been active not even existent ten years ago; music that was popular during rine (an amino acid naturally and healthy. Do not fight it. and it was not very popular when that time. In the future, we will found in fish and meat) are the it did begin. look at this era as when Lil Pump But lately, you have been Energy drinks are as bad as most commonly found ingre- drugs, and should be banned In 2018, SoundCloud Rap is one was the hottest rapper. Also, rap- feeling very bad, dealing with dients in energy drinks. of the most mainstream genres of pers have a history of falling off. restlessness and insomnia. or restricted. Not only for the music. Rappers like Lil Pump, For example, Soulja Boy was the “Overall, the concern is health of all adults, but kids After being convinced by Lil Yachty, and Playboi Carti and biggest new rapper ten years ago, that these vitamins, amino and teenagers are also experi- the people around you, you many more all formed their be- and he looked like he could be the acids and herbals are often encing the effects of this dead- decide to make a doctor’s ap- ginnings on SoundCloud. Since future of hip hop. Four years and in higher concentrations than ly drink. pointment. 2016, SoundCloud Rap has eas- three albums later, Soulja Boy naturally in foods and plants, Instead of depending on ily found its way onto the charts was struggling the stay relevant. The doctor seems fazed by and the effects when combined these drinks to have ener- and dominated the new hip hop Although the rapper continues to the fact that you have increased especially with caffeine may gy throughout the day, find culture. According to billboard. make music, it does not nearly heartbeat and high blood pres- be enhanced,” said Katherine healthier alternatives. sure, yet you do not take any Zeratsky, a clinical dietician at com, “‘SoundCloud rap” sound match the success of the late- Villanova University rec- has major labels shoveling out 2000’s hits that boosted his ca- drugs. Medications? No. Heart the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, diseases? No. At last, the doc- Minnesota. ommends eating a balanced 7-figure contracts in the present reer. The same thing can happen breakfast or foods with soy. day.” Although the highly con- to many of these new rappers. As tor asks you what you have “Energy drinks not only Also, drink water and green troversial style of music heavily I said earlier, music is constantly been eating and drinking. have shown to raise stress tea. You will feel energized increased in popularity, is it here changing, and eventually, people “An energy drink?!” the levels, increase heart rate, in- without the harmful effects of to stay? Although I enjoy some will become bored of the same doctor exclaims and throws crease blood pressure, they’ve an energy drink. of the SoundCloud artists and sound. I do not believe many their pen to the ground after also shown to make the blood songs, I do not think it will last. SoundCloud rappers can make you finish telling him. “That a little bit thicker,” stated Dr. Overall, do not wait for them Although SoundCloud supports the adjustment when SoundCloud explains it. Why hadn’t you John Higgins, a sport cardiolo- to ban energy drinks. all types of music, I do not think rap declines. To recap, as much as mentioned that before?” gist with McGovern Medical Starting now, get rid of them its most popular products and the I am a fan of SoundCloud rap, I In case you are unaware, School at the University of and have a healthier breakfast music it became known for will do not think it will last very long. energy drinks are the new drug Texas Health Science Center instead to feel satisfied and en- continue to find success within It is simply the nature of how the everyone wants to take. But in Houston. ergized throughout the day. the next five to ten years. The music industry works nowadays. in contrast to drugs, energy These drinks have even lead Image Credit: moziru.com New Year, New Me: Actually Opioid Addiction: Being a Better Person This Year Can it be solved? shire is a city where crime and not want to try patches or gum. ing our goals, it leaves us to work unemployment rates are low, Well if you gradually start telling up to the gratification factor. This the state also receives little to yourself, “I will not smoke in the will both expand the life expec- no tax income, making it harder car,” or other places that you find tancy of our resolutions or goals for people to find treatment, yourself smoking, soon enough it of any type and give you a fight- according to nytimes.com. So will end all together. Over time ing chance to fulfill the goal. Fur- much so people have even tried the places you allow yourself to thermore, if you combine these to find help in fire departments smoke becomes become more techniques you can actually give where dramatic scenes play out and more scarce. Then the crav- the saying “New Year, new me” daily. ings stop coming and look at that, some real truth. This could also you have quit smoking. create a snowball effect. While overdoses happen Logan Reeves According to ted.com, the first After reaching one goal, the Alyssa Silva more frequently, people are less News Editor thing that you want to do when feeling almost becomes addic- Staff Reporter likely to die from them in New We are all familiar with say- you make a “life goal” is to tell tive. Then it becomes something Manchester and Nashua, Hampshire – one man was re- ing, “New year, new me,” when someone. Again, this is true with that you continue. Making a goal while can be seen as lovely cit- ported to have 4 fentanyl over- the New Year rolls around. To be many people, especially those and then going out to achieve it ies, have very ugly truths. Both doses in six hours and is still honest, most of us are sick of it. who make big New Year’s reso- and possibly improving yourself. cities in the last year have been living. Donald Trump has “tried By this time every year, almost lutions. We are more prone to Who knows, maybe this will en- undergoing a series of opioid to spread awareness” by calling every resolution has been broken. keeping our promises and goals courage those around you to jump addictions. New Hampshire a ‘drug-infest- There are ways to make achiev- we make for ourselves if we keep in and create their own goals. This People across New Hamp- ed den,’ but has made no real ing your resolution a little bit them to the three people that will create a positive environment shire have been experiencing attempts to reach out and help easier to swallow. For ex- for more improvement and family members suffering the suffering people. If Trump ample: you said you want- accomplishments to grow from severe addictions and really does care about America ed to start losing weight “Do something today that will make and prosper. Soon enough, even overdosing. According to like he says he does, why is for the New Year, however he not helping these people by you stronger tomorrow than you it will be a task to find Nytimes.com, around 53 percent much that may be. A lot of something to improve on. of adults said drugs were the paying for treatment with all people would think that it were yesterday.” To quote Dr. Matt Car- biggest problem facing the state the money that floats around would be as easy as just riker of Demo Ranch, Off in a state poll. Researchers at the unnecessary Trump Tower dieting and exercise and the Ranch and Vet Ranch, Dartmouth College believe the in New York? for some it is. In reality, it is eas- matter: Me, Myself and I. Derek “Do something today than will reason for the opioid outbreak On kgbanswers.com, Trump ier to portion your diet. Instead Sivers is quoted, “The repeated make you stronger tomorrow that is that Massachusetts has made makes around $267,788.46 an of eating an entire value meal at psychology tests have proven that you were yesterday.” To para- New Hampshire a good spot for hour which makes it possible McDonald’s, take out the fries telling someone your goal makes phrase, make every day count. In dealing. enough for him to help the and substitute it with something it less likely to happen,” accord- Latin, they say “Carpe Diem” or Addiction has become so bad state. While these situations healthier or just do away with ing to ted.com. The instant grati- seize the day. So, if you have a happen every day, people still them all together. fication of telling someone your goal, here is your call to action. that even people who camp out near the abandoned rail roads find a way to manage to get Another example is smoking. resolution creates an absence for Go out and improve yourself to- help. Say you want to quit smoking any effort to be put in. day so you can be stronger tomor- try to get their daily dose of Image Credit: moziru.com by the end of the year but you do When we refrain from reveal- row than you were yesterday! narcotics. While New Hamp- 12 Friday, February 9, 2018 Editorials the VIEW Valentine Gift Ideas Get cupid to the lost valentine! Sarah Saunders other. Staff Reporter Then proceeding to leave Flowers. Hearts. Bows. it in the classroom of the The holiday of love is rap- intended recipient. idly approaching, and with Additionally, another ro- that comes the last mintue mantic gift that could be for preparations for the perfect a boyfriend or girlfriend is Valentine’s Day. a special craft pertaining to Whether it be for a sig- “date nights.” nificant other, loved one or According to Buzzfeed. simply, a friend there are com, one simply many options and writes on sev- ideas for eral slips last-minute of paper gifts. different Of ideas of course, where the obvi- to go ous and on a classic date, present is a and bouquet of then puts roses. This them in option is fairly a mason jar easy and could be pur- that can be decorat- chased on Valentine’s Day. ed or left blank. This gift is I suggest buying a smaller both thoughtful and useful. accompanying gift. Although February four- For example, stuffed teenth should not be about animal like Valentine bears material gifts, it is a very are a simple and excellent sweet gesture to show how choice. much love you have for However, the options someone. for Valentines do not stop The best Valentine’s there. Day gift would be spend- A very romantic gift ing time with person who would be purchasing a spe- makes you a better person, cial Valentine’s Day card whether it be a friend, fam- that was written specifi- ily member or a crush. cally for your significant Image Credit: clker.com