The Bagpiper June 7, 2019 Reporting Freeman’s news since 2009 Volume 11, Issue 3 How are the budget cuts affecting Freeman? By Bailey Swanson that could be cut. Budget items Staff Writer that may be impacted included the activity bus, athletics, travel, Budget cuts in Washington curriculum and department are impacting our school greatly. budgets. There are manymore Washington state legislature has ideas though, and the school is addressed budget cuts. School trying to figure out the best way districts, including Freeman are to do this. These cuts are not set already seeing a large impact in stone, and they may change. one proposed bill SEBB (School They may cut the activity bus to Employees Benefits Board). just Monday and Friday. Superintendent Dr. Randy “We are trying to not cut Russell really wanted to make it things,” Principal Renee Bailey clear that our problems are not said. “We are trying to make the stemming from lack of revenue or cuts as far away from the class- paying staff. room as possible.” “It is directly connected to Right now nothing is really SEBB not salaries,” Russell stated Courtesy of William Murphy set yet, but staff should have been at the April 18 public meeting informed if their hours are being about budget cuts. People protesting against school budget cuts. cut or if they are being laid off by While other schools around May 15. At this point, the district us are facing large layoffs and hour cuts, Freeman is in a better office and school board are trying to decide where cuts will be made position than some of our surrounding school districts. For example for the 2019-2020 budget. according to a KREM 2 news report, Spokane Public Schools could Freeman Teacher Association President Mike Allen explained end up lying off 81-325 of their 4,110 number staff. that the legislature is not the only group that decides laws. They make “We are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst,” Rus- an idea for a law and that law goes through a bunch of other groups sell said. before it gets sent out. Those groups can change what the law is, how These next few months are going to be spent working to make it works, or cut it completely. We still aren’t sure what cuts are set in sure we have enough money saved and enough revenue to absorb the stone, but the school is working on making sure that students get the cuts. Freeman is going through a cut of $435,000 as of April. Russell best education they can while at Freeman. also says that SEBB is changing their ideas every day though. SEBB decided to give out a new rule to every school in Washington. This new rule states that if any staff member (full time, part time, substitutes, ect.) is working over 630 hours, then the school will pay for their full benefits. Schools in Washington were outraged when this was released. The 630 hour rule is the main problem with the new SEBB rules. The 630 rule means that substitutes will have to be called in less, some staff may have their hours cut, if not end up getting laid off in all because schools can›t afford to pay the full benefits with the new money cuts. Although Freeman is opting to have to go through cuts, the school is doing its best to not cut staff. “We don’t want to lay anyone off,” Russell said in the April 18 meeting. The idea is that if anyone retires, their spot may not be filled. Other teachers may just have to stretch their schedules to try and work the class that are lost into their schedules or the class will just not be offered next year. Courtesy of Die4Kids, Wikimedia Commons Right now, almost everything that is being paid for is liable for cuts. At the April meeting, there was a list of 20 different things The activity bus may be getting its hours reduced due to budget cuts. 2 News News 3 The Bagpiper Staff The Dawghouse is now selling The effects of your sunscreen on the environment 2018-2019 By Sydney McLean Staff Writer Staff Writers: Sage Aldendorf, cookies and stickers! What?! Ashley Booker, Peyton Campbell, By Kaylie Smith As the 49th annual Earth Day passes, an Jiselle Farrow, Landry Hawley, Staff Writer important issue has been raised by marine bi- Ronni Keizer, Sydney McLean, ologists: chemicals from sunscreen are killing our coral reefs. There is no single solution to Jasmine Seal, Kaylie Smith, Bailey The popular Dawghouse is now selling cookies and stickers! The Dawghouse has the poisoning of coral due to sunscreen tox- Swanson, Loryn Wagner, Abbey sold many stickers. Currently, the Dawg- ins, but there are small things we can all do Wigen, Regan Wolfinbarger house is only selling chocolate chip cookies to reduce their effects. because many people have allergies, and they Summer weather is soon approaching Adviser: Pia Longinotti want everyone to be able to have one. The and, with it, ultraviolet rays from the sun. Principal: Renee Bailey cookies are very good and are always hot and These rays can be extremely harmful and cause skin cancer, so it is important to use Superintendent: Dr. Randy ready when you get them. Senior co-managers Chloe Thosath and sunscreen products when exposed to them. Russell Josie Showalter are responsible for the new However, protecting ourselves is damaging products. the environment around us. “It was just a thought to have some fun According to oceanfdn.org, chemicals things here,” Thosath said. such as Oxybenzone, one of the most com- Have you wondered how they make the mon ultraviolet- blocking chemicals in sun- cookies? Well, there’s actually a secret oven Photo by Kaylie Smith screen, latch onto coral reefs and erode them. back there in one of the cupboards of the The surrounding marine life is also affected; Dawghouse. Coffee and a chocolate chip cookie from the studies from the University of California- Dawghouse. Riverside have shown that some of these “I found it one day, and I was like ‘Huh, Courtesy of oceanservice.noaa.gov why do we have an oven there?’” Thosath got people’s opinions on which ones were the chemicals alter the gender of fish, causing less said. “So, I asked Mr. Moore about it, and best,” Thosath explained. egg production and embryo hatchings. Dol- This graph explains how humans damage coral reefs. he said that we used to sell cookies. Then, I Many people love the cookie addition to phins affected by Oxybenzone pass on the asked why we don’t do it anymore, and he the Dawghouse. chemical to their offspring, decreasing the or mineral- based sunscreen, you can make screen that is Oxybenzone free. Aveno Posi- said that he didn’t know. So, we got some “They were delicious! I liked how they size of their liver, therefore decreasing their sure that the substances that do flow into our tively Mineral is another reef-friendly UV cookies.” were warm,” freshman Dixie Sefton said. immunity to diseases. oceans do not cause harm to marine life. protectant. These can be found in almost any Thosath designed the stickers using an The cookies and stickers are very reason- In May 2018, Hawaiian lawmakers Skincare experts at Environmental grocery store or Walgreens. Bagpiper Editorial Policy app on her phone to do it. It didn’t take her ably priced. The cookies are $1 each or 2 for passed a ban on the sale of sunscreen believed Working Group say that Alba Botanica sun- Another effective way to have a positive very long, and she had many different de- $1.75. The stickers are $1 per sticker. to be harmful to the environment. Effective screen is a great, environmentally-safe sun- impact is to reduce the amount of sunscreen The Bagpiper is published by students signs to choose from. Overall the cookies and stickers being in 2021, Hawaii will be you use. Dermatolo- in the journalism class at Freeman High sold are a great addition to the Dawghouse. the first state to enact this gists state that cloth- School. “I had a bunch of different ones, and I law. ing is just as effective Content is determined by the staff and in blocking out UV does not necessarily reflect the opinions or “This will make a policies of Freeman High School’s faculty, huge difference in protect- rays. Wearing long- administration, adviser or student body. ing our coral reefs, marine sleeved rash guards or Students are protected in their exercise life, and human health,” swimming suits can of press freedom by the First Amendment to Hawaii Sen. Mike Gab- decrease your sun- the Constitution of the United States. bard said. screen use by about Signed editorials and columns reflect the Now in Spokane, we 90%. views of the writer. might not have coral reefs, It is important to Letters to the editor, guest commentar- but there are still many protect yourself from ies, and submissions of art or photogra- the sun, but it is also phy are encouraged and must be signed, ways we can help reduce although anonymity can be granted on a our sunscreen contami- important to be aware case-by-case basis. nation. Just because you of how abusing the The editorial board reviews letters to the didn’t use sunscreen while privilege of sunscreen editor, advertising and guest commentaries swimming doesn’t mean can be extremely det- and reserves the right to edit and refuse ma- that the chemicals won’t rimental to the envi- terial. Reasons can include length, clarity, reach the water. It can also ronment. libel, obscenity, material disruption of the Photo by Kaylie Smith be washed off in the show- educational process at Freeman High School Photo by Kaylie Smith er and enter the sewer. By Courtesy of nationalgeaographic.org or violation of copyright law. These cookies are $1 for one and $1.75 for Dawghouse stickers are $1 per sticker. two. applying biodegradable This coral reef is starting to bleach due to substances like sunscreen used to protect skin. 4 Opinion Opinion 5 What teens wish they knew Protect your eyes from UV rays Is the freshman health curriculum outdated? By Jiselle By Sydney McLean the process with a rubric, and before high school Farrow Staff Writer then the Instructional Review By Ronni Keizer Staff Writer Committee votes to approve Staff Writer Welcome to freshman any funding there is available Now health, where you will read out to put toward curriculum,” High school is probably one of the most frightening and excit- that sum- of a ginormous textbook from Assistant Principle Kris Herda ing times in life. You can never be prepared for it, and you continue mer’s just the dinosaur filled with graffiti said. “I think it would be awe- to learn how to navigate it every day. We learn from our siblings, our around the and graphic drawings, do 95% some to have newer, possibly teachers, and most importantly our peers. Your peers go through it corner, for of your classwork on paper and online material that would be with you and you make mistakes together. Sharing with each other many stu- learn information about men- fresher for the kids.” what we’ve learned will help us to grow stronger and more confi- dents it tal health from the dinosaur An online curriculum dent. Here’s what people learned and wished they knew before high means go- Courtesy Howitworksdaily.com age. Sounds fun, right? Wrong. would be beneficial to both school. ing out on a With informaton pulled students and health teacher. boat, swim- A diagram demonstrating how UV rays are deflected from a book written in 1990, With new chrome books com- by the different lens of sunglasses and what they do. I wish I knew… “That I can be myself and others will love me for ming, no are Freeman students re- ing in to the high school, Her- absorbing the visible light we who I am.” school, and, ally getting the best education da said that “Health curricu- can see. -Senior Johnny McGuire of course, good old sunburns. available? Does the outdated Photo by Sydney McLean lums online would be a great While we often remember to Ultraviolet rays damage book still provide accurate resource.” protect our skin, what about both your skin and your eyes, information? An anonymous Scott Carolan’s Health Class studies a health textbook written in 1990. New curriculums are ex- as well as possibly causing skin I wish I knew… “I should participate because you our eyes? During this season freshman survey provided a pensive and a pain to get, but cancer. According to prevent- since it was first created. For example, he no don’t know where your best memories will come of higher temperatures and variety of student feedback on I think that it’s worth the time blindness.org, UV rays also longer teaches a segment on illegal marijuana from.” sunny forecasts, your eyes are areas where they felt their health education and money to invest in getting students a re- lead to macular degeneration, since it is now legal in Washington. -Senior Savannah Lindlsey usually squinting through the could have been improved. liable source of information that can be re- blinding sunlight to see some- a leading cause in loss of vision “There were some distracting drawings “I would love new textbooks,” Carolan ferred to in the classroom. and sometimes cataracts. A cat- said. “Mine are old. The information is out- I wish I knew… “How much possibility there is thing, especially if it’s towards that need to be erased, but I think a better aract is a clouding of the eye’s dated, and to fall into the wrong crowd, and the scorching sun. Most solve option would be natural lens; the part of the eye things how it can totally change your life.” this issue by wearing sunglasses to get brand new that focuses the light we see. have -Junior Deontaye Uhder to protect their eyes from the books,” one stu- light and to see things without So, the kind of sunglasses you dent responded. changed.” buy will affect the conditions The I wish I knew… “That you should actually put having to strain their eyes. Another and the use of them. freshmen effort in the first two years. You Sunglasses, though they stated, “A lot of Less expensive glasses student think it’s easy, but one bad move will screw up ev- help, can’t completely get rid the info [from only have a thin coat of pro- survey erything when it becomes important.” of the glare from the sunlight. the book] was tective chemical laminate on from -Junior Olivia Guinn There are two kinds of sun- out of date, and glasses, ones with UV lenses the lenses, so they can eas- some of it actual- semes- ily be scratched off and lose ter two I wish I knew… “Tests would be more important and those with polarized lens- ly caused me and their effectiveness. Higher showed to study for and finals are a lot harder than middle es; both help your eyes in the my friends to be- quality pairs can last longer that 44% school.” bright summers. come really self- because of the thicker coats would -Sophomore Andrew Campbell According to an article on conscious of our goodeyes.com “How Do Polar- they have, and they have film diets/weight.” have pre- ized Lenses Work?”, UV lenses laminated between two layers While many Photo by Sydney McLean ferred an of lens material. Encasing the online I wish I knew… “How cold the classrooms were going to be.” don’t really eliminate the glare feel that the health laminate protects it from being These health books have seen better days. or inter- -Sophomore Hope Storro from the sun, but they prove textbook was lack- the best for protecting your scratched. ing, some disagreed. active So, it really is important course to the provided textbook, I wish I knew… “No one really cares about you as eyes and skin against the ultra- “It felt like everything was up-to-date, to protect your eyes from UV and 39% of the students did not much in high school.” violet rays. and we learned everything we needed to rays from the sun. The dam- find that textbook to be up-to-date -Freshman Sam Morphy Polarized lenses, on the know,” one student said. other hand, do the opposite, age is irreversible once it has This can be accredited to the phenome- or accurate. 35% found the graphic eliminating the glare but not been done. During the sum- nal teaching of health teacher Scott Carolan, depictions of genitals in the text- giving the best protection mer, whether it’s for help see- who used his expertise to re-work the lessons book to be distracting to the learn- ing the bright sunny weather ing environment in the classroom. I wish I knew… “People change a lot when they go against UV rays. Sunglasses to be suitable for 2019. However, I think it’s or to prevent damage to your So what are the other options? into high school.” have a special coating that ab- time we helped him out. Photo by Sydney McLean eyes, it is essential to wear your “Typically an adoption takes -Freshman Jenny Sharp sorbs the UV rays. The tints Carolan said that he constantly has to and mirror coatings relieve sunglasses. change his approach at teaching the curricu- at least one full school year as you Freshman Taylor Wells works on one of the school’s new you from having to squint by lum because so many things have changed need to have a committee, review Chrome Books. A new digital curriculum could be one answer to updating the current health books. 6 Opinion Opinion 7 Does organization affect productivity? Why do people like to be afraid? By Jasmine Seal However, there is such a thing as being too aided by breaking away from tradition, or- By Jasmine Seal endorphins, oxytocin or dopamine. In order Staff Writer organized. Your system doesn’t need to have der, and convention, and a disorderly envi- Staff Writer to deal with a threat, the body also shifts at- much maintenance, so that putting things ronment seems to help people do just that.” tention away from pain. In an actually life- Some people like to make systems with away takes less time. Organized environments encouraged Freshman Regan Wolfinbarger likes hor- threatening situation, your brain would fo- how their working space is organized and Physical clutter can cause mental stress. the opposite. People were more likely to be ror movies and roller coasters. cus on the danger instead of these euphoric lists on how their time is allotted each day. According to Sherrie Bourg Carter on psy- safer and more conventional. “Freaks me out and I like it,” Wolfin- feelings. If your head knows that you are in Others thrive in chaos and are able to get chologytoday.com, “Clutter bombards our I think that organization improves pro- barger said. “I guess I like the burst of adren- a safe environment, you can enjoy them. It things done without reminders. Which is minds with excessive stimuli (visual, olfac- ductivity for many people. It helps reduce aline.” is a similar experience to regular excitement. more effective? tory, tactile), causing our senses to work your stress level and meet deadlines. You can Fear is a natural emotion and a sur- Wolfinbarger stops having fun when it Freshman Abbey Wigen laughed when overtime on stimuli that aren’t necessary or get to work faster when you know where ev- vival instinct. There are both physical and gets too intense. describing how she set up her writing and important.” She says that it can distract us erything you need is, but that can still be true emotional responses to fear. The physical re- “If there’s not any comedic relief in a drawing space. from what we are trying to focus on and for those with messy rooms. sponse is the “fight or flight” response, where horror movie, I’ll have to add it myself,” she “I don’t,” Wigen said. “It’s a mess all the constantly signal our brains that our work is the body prepares to defend itself or flee. said. time, and when it gets too messy, I either never done. Emotional responses are different for every Personality and past experiences affect a throw some stuff away or deal with it.” Cleaning up your desk everyday can person. Fear may have a positive or nega- person’s ability to enjoy being scared like this. She is not sure how her lack of organiza- help you switch from a working mindset into tive reaction because some people hate to be According to sociologist Margee Kerr in an tion affects her productivity. Wigen can work a more relaxed one. Getting rid of old home- afraid and avoid fear-inducing situations at article about why we like to be scared, the in any space, and said that she can be very work assignments and tests can make room all costs. Others really enjoy haunted houses personality traits of thrill junkies can include productive if she needs to be. for more important things. The same goes and roller coasters. What makes being afraid conscientiousness, openness to experience, I am the complete opposite. I like to for your digital files. Cleaning your school so fun? extroversion and agreeableness. make things look nice, but I also need to email every once in a while and organizing According to Lisa Fritscher on verywell- Kerr said, “Emotions are contagious, Courtesy of PublicDomainPictures.net organize everything so that I know where the assignments in your Google Drive can mind.com, it’s “Because fear involves some and the way we understand other people’s to find it. I have a whiteboard in my room make things easier to find. Roller coasters provide a burst of adrenaline. of the same chemical responses in our brains emotions is by recreating them ourselves. where I write down the homework I need to While many studies agree that orga- that positive emotions like happiness and ex- Someone who is very empathetic may get ies that show that we get closer to each other finish and when. I write reminders in sharpie nized spaces are better, others say that having citement do, feeling fear under certain cir- enjoyment experiencing the emotion of fear.” when we’re scared with people we have an on my wrist. I like to have my desk clear be- a cluttered environment can be beneficial. A cumstances can be seen as fun, like when you Experiencing a scary situation with existing positive association with, and on the cause I don’t like clutter. With everything 2013 study from the University of Minne- watch scary movies.” someone and coming out unharmed can be a other hand, how we increase negative feel- organized like this, I’m able to get all of my sota found that it can help encourage creative Things that are meant to scare us for en- bonding experience. ings toward those we don’t like when we’re in work done. thinking. tertainment can give us a feeling of euphoria. “When we do scary things with other stressful situations together. Sophomore Paige Allen said that she is Joseph Redden is one of the co-authors According to @sirwinchester on steemit.com people like go to a haunted house or skydive, Whether you ride roller coasters with sort of an organized person. If her workspace of the study. In an email interview with Min- ,this comes from hormones released from the there is real bonding and a feeling of con- your friends or like watching horror mov- is more organized, it helps her productivity. nPost, he said, “There are some benefits to Photo by Jasmine Seal fight or flight response such as adrenaline, nectedness,” Kerr explained. “There are stud- ies alone at night, people around the world “If it’s messy, I have to look for some- a neat environment. These include find- School supplies can be divided into bins. chase the thrill of being afraid. thing and it gets me off track,” Allen said. ing what you want quickly, not accidently There are pros and cons to making or- throwing things out, having more space to ganized systems. If you, for example, have move around in, etc. We are simply observ- your homework in places you can easily find ing that there is a cost to this clean environ- it, then you will be more likely to remem- ment — for instance, less creativity.” ber to get it done and less likely to lose it. The study found that, “Being creative is

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Some people like their office spaces more organized. Wigen drawing at school. Haunted Houses make use of people’s fear of the dark and unknown. Arachnophobia is the fear of spiders. 8 Opinion Features 9 How much stress is too much for students? Behind the scenes of By Ashley Booker it’s the way they react To Kill a Mockingbird Staff Writer to and cope with their stress. The Bagpiper Between classwork, jobs, According to the By Landry Hawley Final Project learning to drive, socializing, NYU study, abuse Staff Writer By Annalicia Emmingham and preparing to be an adult, of substances such as Contributer high school students are marijuana and alcohol If you aren’t one of the students who write the school paper, bound to be stressed out, but is a common coping you never really get a look at what goes on behind the scenes how much is too much? method. of writing the school paper. We’re a class of 14 hard-working According the American “In contrast to women who are determined to bring you the best quality news Boo and I Psychological Association, the many adaptive that we can. teenagers rate their stress as an strategies articulated The thing I love the most about Journalism is that we get Boo and I have things in common, people average of 5.8 on a ten-point by students, with two the chance to share different stories about students, event and think they know of us well! He stays hidden and scale, while adults only rate exceptions, emotional the staff right here at Freeman. We get to put a spotlight on theirs as an average or 5.1. As exhaustion and sub- interesting things people are doing that most of you would’ve Maycomb folks are scared. I am in a wheelchair, of now, Americans’ stress lev- stance use,” Michelle never known about if it wasn’t in the paper. people think they know what I can and cannot els are a record setting high, Grothell, Ph.D. said. I think it’s great that for every article idea each of us have, do! We are being judged; people should get to with 64% of people between The study came we get to share it with the class and discuss it. From there, we 15 and 29 saying they feel ex- with a survey, on decide which ones we think would be the most appealing and know us before making up their minds. tremely stressed. which 38% of sur- interesting to the readers and assign those to whoever wants to Some of the most com- veyed students admit- write it. mon stress triggers among ted they had gotten Even though journalism is a class of hard work, we do often Boo and I teenagers are stress over drunk in the last thirty have fun and get treats. Freshman Jiselle Farrow loves to make school, getting into a good days while 34% ad- funny photo manipulations of everyone in our class, and set Hidden away and never seen, college, deciding what to mitted to getting high them as computer backgrounds. Longinotti’s student teacher, do after high school, lack of in the same time pe- Harlin Horror, has been kind enough to bring in donuts, and everyone convinced he is mean. sleep, their financial situa- riod, which is double for our Christmas party, everyone pitched in and brought differ- Graph by Bailey Swanson tions, parents, romantic and the national average. ent treats for us to enjoy. platonic relationships, and Results of 174 FHS students being asked if they felt overwhelmingly stressed at least The survey also Journalism is such a fun class and is just an overall great People judging not giving him a younger siblings. With all once daily made it clear that, experience. I’ll always remember all of the fun things we did in chance; of these things happening at “stress commonly journalism, especially as it has quickly come to an end, and there once, it’s obvious that high school students situations and keeps you from making care- leads to mental health issues such as depres- won’t be a school newspaper next year. will be stressed out. less decisions. However, too much stress can sion and anxiety.” rumors are roaring without a While stress is a natural and healthy have many negative side effects. According to The American Psychological Association glance. reaction to experience, too much can be a study conducted by the New York Univer- says that teenagers rate their stress at an aver- dangerous. According to an article written sity, “It [stress] impedes their abilities to suc- age of 5.8 on a 10-point scale, while adults No legs but wheels, I know how by Harvard, when the stress response is trig- ceed academically, compromises their mental only rated as 5.1. As of now, American’s stress gered, the body releases CRH, adrenaline, health functions, and fosters risk behaviors.” levels are at a record setting high, with 64% you feel; and cortisol, triggering the fight or flight This stress can also stick around into college, of people surveyed between the ages of 15 response in the body. Once the adrenaline leaving young adults with these same issues. and 19 saying they feel extremely stressed. others think they know me, but is gone, the cortisol tells the body to refuel, School itself may not always be the root In an article written by the Huffington causing the person to look for often high cal- of the stress in students’ lives, though it is Post, some recommended ways to deal with don’t even try to peel, orie foods, which can slow the metabolism typically a large contributor. According to stress would be to take time to take care of and eventually increase their risk of heart is- the same NYU study, “Schoolwork, college yourself, change the way you think, take the layers back to see what is in- sues and diabetes in the future. applications, extracurricular activities, and assignments one part at a time, lower your Although stress is a natural response parental expectations all contribute to teen- goals, and make sure to keep balanced. At side. and, even in excess, cannot always be con- agers’ stress.” Freeman, you could talk to a teacher or an- trolled, learning healthy ways to cope with “School, homework, extracurricular ac- other trusted adult about your options, as Boo and I both should not need to stress can decrease your stress levels. Healthy tivities, sleep, repeat,” said Noelle Leonard, well as meeting with Counselor Laura Ham- ways to cope with stress include sleeping or Ph.D. and senior research scientists at NYU. ma. hide! exercising rather than drinking, drugs, or “That’s what it can be for some of these stu- Outside of school, some ways to deal emotional eating. dents.” with stress would be exercise, such as walking Stress is inevitable, and even sometimes However, if some stress is beneficial and or playing a sport, listening to music, playing Photo by Pia Longinotti healthy. The stress hormone, adrenaline, is even required to survive, what tips the scale video games, or spending time with friends into the danger zone? For many students, the one that keeps you going in dangerous and family. Group picture of the journalism class at our Christmas party. 10 Features Features 11 Morrison’s stunning art needs to be remembered. Disneyland: a treat for band By Regan Wolfinbarger By Loryn Wagner “It was so much fun because you literally get to go 0 to 55 in like Staff Writer Staff Writer 4 seconds, and it’s insane,” Passey said. One of the main things that the band kids were critiqued on Art teacher Ken Spiering picked sophomore Alyssa Are you jealous that the band went to Disneyland while you was their posture, and the adjudicator had an interesting idea to Morrison to have her art showcased. He believes that her were stuck in class all day? You should be, and here’s why. The band help them fix that problem. classmates may not realize what a talented artist she is. and drumline traveled to Anaheim, California for the WorldStrides “He didn’t really talk to us about music, but when we were Morrison likes to create semi-realistic art. She likes Heritage Festival where they were judged by nationally acclaimed ad- marching he told us to clench our butt cheeks because it would that art is personal, and completely her own. judicators to gain feedback to help their band become the best they help to straighten our backs and march better in general,” Paterno “All forms of art can be twisted to invoke specific feel- can be. said. ings that might not otherwise be experienced or expressed,” “They had every group from us being the only marching band Hard work rewards, and Jydstrup and his band definitely got said Morrison. to concert bands, concert choirs, jazz choirs, chamber choirs and the icing on the cake. Some of the art she has done includes watercolor, chamber bands,” band teacher James Jydstrup said. “They had es- “We got a Gold Certificate, which is a superior rating,” Jyd- sketching, acrylic painting, ceramics, pastels, charcoal and sentially everything. You were scored based on how well you did on a strup said. “To put that in context, I’ve been teaching for ten years digital. When asked about her favorite project from art standards-based rubric, and then that’s how awards were given at the and that is my first ever superior rating, so it was a job well done.” class, she made little hesitation to reply. end of the competition.” Jydstrup’s favorite part of the trip was “finding out that we got “I always enjoy watercolor, so I’d definitely say the Snare drum player, sophomore Elijah Pedersen explained what the gold standard. That’s me personally because I’ve been shoot- large watercolor landscape I painted early in the year,” said the adjudicator focused in on during the competition. ing for that gold standard my whole career and to finally achieve it Morrison “We had somebody critique our marching after we marched for on this trip with these kids was very emotional after I found out.” Morrison draws inspiration from things she cares about and enjoys, and likes to draw a subject she finds 100 meters,” Pedersen said. “He told us how to march correctly, and For all of those who were jealous that you weren’t able to go Courtesy of Ken Spiering what we need to do to be uniform as a band. It really helped me.” on this trip, there are plans for the future for a joint trip with both interesting, or something she would like to know more The Disneyland trip took about four years of preparation. the choir and band/drumline. about. A photo of a watercolor project that Alyssa Morrison has created. “Overall, this has been a four-year process of not only fundrais- “Once every four years, we will be taking a culminating trip “I enjoy colorful, semi-realistic pieces that bring to- ing, but mentally preparing the kids just to be ready for the environ- with these kids so they can have hopefully an experience of a life- gether a lot of elements into one cohesive work,” Morrison said. “When I sit down to draw ment they were about to go into, and a way to build the program time that they’re going to remember fondly and just really connect or paint, I tend to stick more to realism, but I still try to make colorful or otherwise dynamic because when I took the job we only had two students enrolled in as a band, as a group, as a family,” Jydstrup said. pieces.” band,” Jydstrup said. “So this is a good way to build up the program. Morrison doesn’t sell her art, she finds her art more personal, and not something to make I started four years ago, and this was the culminating trip.” money off of. She wants to dedicate more time to her art. However, in order to be able to go on this trip, students had to “I’d love to make a career in art, and I still plan on keeping it up as a hobby or side- fundraise for two years to raise enough funds to go. business, but I think making a career in art requires a lot of luck these days,” Morrison said. “We did the leaf pickup primarily,” Jydstrup said. “Over the past Spiering had high praises for Morrison. two years, the leaf pickup has averaged $10,000, and it’s only going “She seems to enter her creative space despite classroom distractions,” said Spiering. to grow from there. That will be our primary fundraiser from here on out to fundraise for the next trip which is 2023.” Not only did they travel all the way to Disneyland for the World- Strides Heritage Festive, they also got to spend time exploring and Courtesy of Ken Spiering having a good time. They went sightseeing at the Santa Monica Pier and Hollywood Boulevard. They also got to explore the front part of One of Alyssa’s eye sketches. Disney before they went to their competition. “The last day, they had a full day in both parks, Disneyland and California Adventure where they were rewarded for all of their hard work that they have been putting in for the past four years,” Jydstrup said. Section leader of the xylophones, junior Kassidy Paterno said her favorite part of the trip was “bonding with everyone because there were the seniors that I don’t get to see anymore that I bonded with pretty well, and I’m going to miss them.” Lead snare for marching, senior Dakota Steiger reminisced about some highlights of the trip. “I think one of the biggest ones was just going around Disney- land and having a bunch of fun with a lot of my friends, just getting memories,” Steiger said. Courtesy of James Jydstrup Courtesy of Ken Spiering Courtesy of Ken Spiering Top rank, Four Star General, senior Dylan Passey said his favor- Courtesy of Ken Spiering James Jydstrup and his band kids in front of their charter bus during A clay brick model of a DeLorean that Alyssa ite part from Disneyland was going on the Incredacoaster. An acrylic art portrait that Alyssa Morrison their Disneyland trip. A watercolor bird that Alyssa Morrison made. created. Morrison created in art. 12 Features Features 13 Peterson’s passion is helping students find the joys of music By Loryn Wagner Staff Writer Getting deep with Bailey Everybody has a passion; whether it be baking or grocery shopping, you have a pas- By Loryn Wagner young kids at home too,’ so I thought, well, I really wanted to be able to come back to sion. Your passion doesn’t have to be just one subject or about yourself. Your passions Staff Writer Spokane and raise my kids here. range from donating to a charitable cause to a hobby such as baking. A passion is some- Q: How did you learn about the job offer thing that motivates and intrigues you. It just so happens that choir and drama teacher Ever wondered about the life of our here at Freeman? Stefani Peterson’s passion is helping people discover the joys of music. very own Principal Renee Bailey? Well, she “For me, it means [specifically singing] helping each person find their own voice,” answers all in this Q & A about her personal A: School administration is a tight group, Peterson said about what it means to help people discover the joys of music. “A lot of life, how she became an administrator and and when openings come up, colleagues people don’t feel comfortable singing, they don’t think they have a good voice, they’re the future of Freeman High School. often reach out if they think you would be a good fit. Someone along the way thought insecure, and for me it’s just helping them find the confidence to realize that everyone Q: How did your career in education I would be a good fit at Freeman. I was does have an ability, it just needs to be brought out.” begin? honored to even be considered. I thought Music has been a part of her life since Peterson was four years-old. She has been A: I had a really great teacher when I was in “Wow, Freeman!” I’d never thought that singing ever since she was a little girl, and she turned her love for music into her career Photo by Loryn Wagner high school who talked me into being Freeman High School Principal would ever and found her passion in life. a teacher. I thought I wanted to go into be something available to me. “I started playing the piano by ear when I was four, so I could actually read music Peterson cheesin’ for the camera before class. business because I had always been kind Q: How are you liking your first year so before I could read,” Peterson said. “I have been teaching all together maybe 25 years. I of one of those people who, when there far? have been a private voice and piano teacher, and I have taught in schools from kindergar- was a school project or something that Courtesy of Renee Bailey A: Oh it’s a dream. I think Freeman is a little ten all the way to high school.” needed to happen, I was kind of like the leader and the person who would make slice of heaven. The students are so kind and But of course with all passion and career choices comes inspiration. Peterson’s inspi- Seniors Megan Neely and Cheyanne Groat respectful and hardworking achievers. You ration came from her choir director from college. things happen, so I thought, ‘I want to with Bailey on the A.P. Bio trip. work in a company where I can facili- guys--especially at the high school--have “He is the reason that I do what I do today,” Peterson explained. “Because I was tate those kinds of things.’ Then she talked to me about how I been through a lot in the last four years and inspired by him, it made me want to inspire other people.” could still do those things and be a teacher. At that point on, I I just see resiliency and caring and just really great humanistic Despite her love for music, she wasn’t always as bubbly and outgoing with her sing- felt like I thought about the different teachers who were sup- qualities. It’s exciting to be able to support you guys in getting ing as she is today. porting me and championing me and being my biggest fans, to that next level. I felt really honored that I would even be “I’ve been singing ever since I was little,” Peterson said. “I always loved to sing, but and I thought about how meaningful that probably was for considered to work here, and now that I’m here, I wouldn’t go up until probably I was in high school, I was really, really shy, and I was too afraid to sing them because it was really important to me. I decided I wanted anywhere else. in front of anybody else.” to be a teacher so that I could do that for other kids. Q: What were your goals coming into Freeman? It wasn’t until 11th grade that she overcame her anxiety. Q: What did you major in? A: The first goal, and it’s still the same goal, is to create a culture “I had teachers that believed in me and gave me the confidence to sing,” Peterson A: Secondary English Education. I was basically a Mrs. O’Connor. where every single student is championed by the adults in said about overcoming her stage fright. “They assured me I was better than I thought I the building. And that every single adult in this building feels was and they gave me tools on how to improve and how to be a better musician.” Q: What did you do before coming to Freeman High? there’s consistency and follow through with expectations. I Teaching choir wasn’t always what Peterson thought she’d do. She almost became a A: I taught for ten years at West Valley High think that’s important for the students as professional opera singer. When asked on why she didn’t follow that path, she explained School, and I lead some projects for the well. I think that kids and adults thrive in a Photo by Loryn Wagner routine where there are boundaries but high “I realized that I was more fulfilled working with kids then performing.” Teaching brings district. During my internship, the West expectations. So as Mr. Herda and I work to her more joy. Valley School District gave me a Dean Peterson teaching the class some fun new songs. of Students position. That’s where I celebrate students, celebrate staff, we want to “When I started working with high school kids and being a choir director, it was learned a lot about being an administra- be able to create some consistency for you all. literally my favorite thing I’d ever done,” Peterson said. “I only ever wanted to do that.” tor. I decided to pursue getting a job as Q: What are your goals/plans for Freeman an administrator because I loved how in the future, and how are you already helping teachers become better teach- implementing them? ers helped all students become better students. A: My goal for the future is to continue to support the changing needs of students and Q: Why did you come to Freeman? how they learn. As a staff, we have been A: I spent the last three years at Tacoma looking into different strategies that will at Foss High School, which is a very support teenage brain wiring. I know you diverse innercity school. I was there have seen me in and out of classrooms this for three years, and you just learn a lot year with my phone in my hand. What I am when you’re in an environment like that. doing is collecting data on what teachers are There’s a lot going on every single day. doing and how you are responding. My plan I think about it a lot like a triage; it was Photo by Loryn Wagner is to share that data with teachers and have like an emergency room where you just them identify our focus as a school in terms Bailey takes a seat on the Buddy Bench. have things coming at you and you have of instruction. Additionally, we are going to Photo by Loryn Wagner continue working to make this school a place By Loryn Wagner to figure out how to put out the fire. After I had several years of that every teacher and student is excited to come to every day. Stefani Peterson singing to her students in their that kind of experience, it was starting to get to the point where Stefani Peterson leading her students through vocal warm-up excercies. warm-up excercises. I was like, ‘I don’t think I can keep up with this pace with my I am excited for year two! 14 Features Arts & Entertainment 15 How to earn money over the summer Farmer’s market season starts up in Spokane By Ronni Keizer immediately drawn to a stand that was selling homemade tortilla By Bailey Swanson Hamma also shared a list of traits that people who are hiring Staff Writer chips and salsa. I was greeted by the friendly vendor who gave me a Staff Writer look for. These include being on time, meeting deadlines, follow- sample of his original salsa verde, and I loved it so much I bought a ing through, asking questions and for feedback to do better, respect- Spring has finally sprung in the Spokane area. After a treacher- whole jar. Among the stands were mushrooms of all different types, Many students have nothing to do over the summer, and while ing others, respecting that you’re being paid and not being on your ous February, sunshine has returned, and with it all the fun outdoor green herbs and other plants, hand-crafted jewelry, and people from some love that, others don’t. Some students want to get out there and phone, committing to being pleasant and helpful to everyone. These activities Spokane has to offer. One of those activities is visiting your Veraci Pizza selling huge slices of pizza fresh out of the oven. I loved do things over the summer. And while you’re finding something to traits will definitely help you land a job and boost your career as a local Farmer’s Markets starting up in the middle of May. Shopping seeing people of all ages enjoying the outdoors and all this market do, why not earn money for it? student. at Farmer’s Markets has many benefits including getting the freshest has to offer. Being the opening day, the market didn’t have as much A lot of students at Freeman actually work over the summer, Lots of teenagers do babysitting as a quick way to earn cash. Bab- produce, supporting the local economy, protecting the environment, fresh produce as it will when the crops are ripe and harvested. I look whether it be fulltime jobs or side jobs that almost anyone can get. ysitting is one of the easiest jobs to get, especially if you have families having access to unique products and connecting with the commu- forward to visiting the Perry Street Thursday Market again soon, and There are jobs that fit everyone’s needs. or friends with young children near you. Freshman Hailey Fatheree nity. would recommend checking it out to everyone, especially families. For example. Freshman Allee Kephart has a friend who works in babysits for friends and family. “ I would start with family or friends When you buy produce at a Farmer’s Markets, you get the best If you are looking to make a whole day out of visiting one of a field. He had some connections to people who worked there, which first and for about 3 to 5 hour max. The older the kid the easier so produce picked right before the event. According to cusea.org, local these markets, I suggest visiting Green Bluff Farms, located North of helped him land. Lots of kids know people who have small businesses someone just starting probably should start with a baby.” Fatheree farmers have a hard time competing with the larger agribusinesses; Spokane in the Mead area at 9919 Greenbluff Road, Colbert, WA. or field work that they could probably get paid for. The only thing says. She suggests learning the basics of babysitting with older kids buying from them gives them a good foundation for their business. Unique from other Farmer’s Markets, it is open most of the year and about a field job is being aware of the heat. If you can’t work in hot before you go to work with smaller children, who are likely needier. Cusea.org also says that shopping at Farmer’s Markets is better for the is separated into two sections, East and West. Coming up in mid- temperature or work outside well for a long period of time, this prob- “ It’s a great way to earn some cash as long as you actually doing the environment because it takes less shipping and packaging, therefore June through early July is the Strawberry Celebration where the juicy ably isn’t the job for you. work and not taking advantage of it. You can’t just show up and eat conserving resources and minimizing pollution. At Farmer’s Markets, strawberries are their ripest. Bring your family and munch on the Senior Jenny Bliesner talked about her jobs, since she has a driv- while leaving the kids unattended.” Fatheree suggest showing that you you are guaranteed to see items that you can’t find at the supermar- Pacific Northwest’s best fruit. er’s license. can definitely work with kids before moving out of friends and fami- ket. You can meet new people and have an awesome time with your This summer, I encourage you to take time and visit one of these “You want to get a job somewhere you feel comfortable,” Bliesner ly. She suggest that when you are eight or nine years old you might be friends when you visit your local market. Farmer’s Markets to support local business and discover new things advised. She works at Panda Express, the popular fast food restau- able to watch family kids, if parents are still in the house. Once you’re Spokane has many of these markets throughout the summer. along the way. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer day. You won’t rant. “There’s nothing wrong with working in fast food if you feel thirteen and fourteen you can really start watching kids, for extended The Kendall Yards Night Market started on May 15, and occurs ev- regret it. comfortable there.” hours and start branch- ery Wednesday night Bliesner said that ing out to friends. “A through mid-Septem- you should really feel while day and possibly ber. The Kendall Yards like you fit in her wher- night I’d say you should Night Market is located ever work. She likes have a license and be 16 on Summit Parkway just working at fast food be- plus.” Fatheree said. You East of Cedar Street, cause she feels like it’s a don’t need to be certified only a short drive into nice place to work. She to get a babysitting gig, town. At this market, doesn’t like working re- but if you want to, there you’ll not only find great tail because it is a com- are places in Spokane products, but yummy petitive type of job. that offer full babysit- food trucks and live Career counselor ting classes. These classes music, which makes for Laura Hamma said that will also show you how a great family outing or she recommends work- to do CPR, which is very a fun date night. ing with kids or the el- important if you want to Another great op- derly. grow your babysitting tion is the Perry Street “These are not al- business. Thursday Market, which ways fun, glamorous, Working for a fam- occurs every Thursday or clean jobs,” Hamma ily member or friend’s May 2-October 31 from said. business is also a popu- 3-7 p.m. You can find However, Hamma lar choice. If you know this buzzing market at they are jobs that stu- a small business owner 924 S. Perry Street in dents often get if they where you can do some the parking lot of The have rides or drive can sort of paperwork or Shop. You’ll be able do. sorting jobs and get paid to find anything from There are lots of for it, then you can eas- honey to pizza to satisfy other jobs that stu- ily earn some money. your wants and needs. dents without cars can All in all there are When I visited this do. Things like picking lots of ways to earn market on opening day, weeds, picking rocks, money over the summer, they had a good variety wash cars, walking dogs, Photo by Bailey Swanson you just have to find the of stands open and great Photo by Ronni Keizer and much more. one that’s right for you. live music going. I was Every dollar counts when it comes to making money from a summer job! Owner of Mama Torrez Salsa, Fred Meyer, happily smiles for his picture after serving me samples of salsa. 16 Arts & Entertainment Arts & Entertainment 17 Disney’s Aladdin live-action remake does not disappoint Pokémon Detective Pikachu left us breathless By Regan Wolfinbarger Staff Writer By Kaylie Smith Staff Writer In Pokémon Detective Pikachu, Tim Goodman (Justice Smith) gets The remake of Disney’s Aladdin was re- together with Detective Pikachu leased on May 24 with a rating of PG. The (voiced by Ryan Reynolds) to find film is set in Agrabah, India and is about a out more about his father’s disap- young street urchin named Aladdin (Mena pearance. While following the clues Massoud) who wants to be more than the in Ryme City, they soon find a plot street urchin that people think he is. Aladdin that is a threat to all of the Pokémon meets Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott) in the Universe. market, and immediately falls for her. He gets I was never too into Pokémon, a chance to change his life forever when Ja- but was excited to see this movie far (Marwan Kenzari), the Royal Vizier, asks nonetheless. Pikachu was definitely him to bring him the lamp from the Cave of the center of comedy throughout the Wonders. Aladdin gets trapped in the Cave of movie with his coffee addiction and Wonders and ends up rubbing the lamp and his never-ending humorous nature. finding a Genie (Will Smith) that could grant Reynolds was born to play Pikachu. him any three wishes that he desires. A few secondary characters The soundtrack to this movie was un- become very prominent in the believable! All of the same songs that were in story, such as Howard Clifford the cartoon version of Aladdin were in the re- Courtesy of imdb.com Courtesy of IMDb.com (Bill Nighy), Roger Clifford (Chris make. There was even a new song! The song is Geere), and Lucy Stevens (Kathryn Pikachu was messing around in the Clifford’s office. a solo sung by Jasmine and is called “Speech- Jasmine and Aladdin first meet in the Agrabah Market when Jasmine sneaks out of the palace. Newton) as they quickly get involved less.” Jasmine is one of the two out of all the interest. Pedrad was an excellent addition to the cast. There were of course some minor is- in everything. All the actors really Disney princesses that doesn’t have a solo; the other princess is Me- The costuming was a job well done. All the costumes captured sues, especially some simple physics sold their role by putting emotion rida from Brave. Scott executed the song perfectly, and it fit right in the essence of the Middle Eastern setting. They included bright, vi- breaking every now and then. How- into the movie. with Princess Jasmine’s feminine personality. brant colors and lots of jewels. Princess Jasmine had a total of ten dif- ever overall, the special effects were At first, looking at the trailer, The casting for this movie was picked perfectly. Aladdin and Jas- ferent outfits that she wore throughout the movie! All of the costumes gorgeous, especially the fire, explo- I had assumed the worst looking at mine were perfect. The characters looked perfect together, and their were the exact same as in the cartoon, but they had a modern update sions, and even the special effects on some of the Pokémon models. When voices complimented each other well. Especially when they sang to them which made them look even better! the evolving Pokémon. I first looked at them, early on, they the legendary Disney song “A Whole New World”. Having Smith The special effects in the movie were outstanding! The Genie, Looking back on this movie, I all had the same textures. Yet, as the take on the role of the Genie, we have to admit, was a big deci- you could see, would be the hardest to do special effects on, but it really think that anyone with even a movie came out, I realized that those sion. Many people had doubts about Smith taking on the role of the all looked so natural. It looked like Smith was actually a Genie! The tiny interest in Pokémon would love models had been extremely early in beloved Genie. Since Robin special effects in the song this movie. It has action, beauty, and development. The movie shocked Williams was the last in those “Friend Like Me” had a ton comedy all in one. Pokémon Detective me with so many different model shoes, Smith had a lot to live of action and crazy things Pikachu really made me love Poké- textures, just as I hoped they’d look. up to. With Williams’ funny, happening in the scene in the mon and the movie. caring role as the Genie, he cartoon version. To bring that made a memorable perfor- to life must have been very mance. But as always, Smith hard, but it looked so real and pulls through in every movie magical. that he’s in, and he did it yet All in all, this was a again! He nailed this role per- fantastic live-action remake. fectly! The Genie has many The costumes were fabu- wonderful, energetic songs lous, casting was perfect, the in this movie, and Smith soundtrack was unbelievable, captured them all. There was and the special effects were also a new character that was spot on! There were a couple added to the cast. Her name of changes, but they weren’t is Dalia (Nasim Pedrad), and bad at all. What a great live- she is Jasmine’s handmaiden. action remake! She took a surprising turn Courtesy of imdb.com Courtesy of IMDb.com Courtesy of IMDb.com and was also the Genie’s love Aladdin meets the Genie for the first time in the Cave of Wonders. A group of Bulbasaurs decide to help out Tim and Pikachu on their quest. Pikachu revving up to battle Charizard in a stadium. 18 Arts & Entertainment Arts & Entertainment 19 Reimagined Disney classic Dumbo soars into theaters Little, a comical and relatable movie for many By Peyton Campbell The setting was a By Jiselle Farrow Staff writer helpful part in the movie Staff Writer for scenes like when Holt A young elephant with oversized ears, returned to the circus and Little follows the ruling tyrant of an At- that we first met in the1941 animated film noticed that after he had lanta tech firm, Jordan Sanders (Regina Hall) Dumbo, comes back in a live action and left for so long, the circus as she is shown to treat her employees very helps save a struggling circus to make some wasn’t like it was before unfairly and rudely especially her assistant, money and keep business running. Holt Far- and seemed very down. April Williams (Issa Rae). After being mean rier (Collen Farrell) came back from fight- Later on in the movie, to a girl performing magic tricks, the girl says ing in the war just after his wife died to take when the Holt family and she wishes she was little. The next morning, care of his children. Milly (Nico Parker) and circus owner Max arrived Jordan wakes up as her 13-year-old self (Mar- Joe (Finley Hobbins). When the mother el- to Vandevere’s circus, they sai Martin), and now she has to have April ephant Jumbo gives birth to a baby, they no- made the setting feel very sub for her in an important pitch and also go tice something unusual about the elephant. upbeat because there was a back to school! Jordan faces humiliation and When they try to put the Dumbo in the new attraction coming. bullies once again, and April has to stand in show, everything goes wrong. The children Overall the movie as Jordan in this nerve-wracking Situation. As later discover that Dumbo can fly using his was a huge success, rei- the movie carries on, Jordan changes from her ears. The circus shows were all sold out due to magining scenes from the Courtesy IMDB.com bossy perspective to more of an understand- April and Jordan share a heartfelt moment with a fistbump as they sit on a bench after a great Dumbo. V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton) original film. The movie ing one, helping the misfits at school and day of learning about one another. comes and offers circus owner Max Medici made about $45 million helping April through being the boss. (Dani DeVito) to join his team at Dream- just the opening weekend. tween the main characters are realistic and at times hilarious and Little was a good watch for me. The acting was realistic, and land and perform their acts at his circus. Lat- Dumbo was a huge hit in the conclusion to the plot is heartfelt. The plot kept me on edge the scenes were wonderful and helped create the mood of the er on, Milly and Joe realize that Vandevere is the box office. I really en- Courtesy of IMDB.com wondering what has going to happen next. It’s not something characters and the plot points. The character interaction was just not who they thought he was. joyed it. I think you will entirely new, but I liked how they played the storyline out and Dumbo becomes the star of the show when people learn that he can fly. so much fun to watch. At the beginning of the movie, it was too. left it on a good note. Some of the costumes were interesting to see come on- very easy to tell who the characters were The dynamic between little Jordan (Marsai Martin) and screen, such as the funky pink suit little Jordan wore to school without them saying it. They explained the April (Issa Rae) is really entertaining to watch as they fuss and when she had to go back there. The soundtrack was pretty enjoy- backstory very well without giving out too forge a strong unique relationship as the story progresses. Mar- able- a mix of modern pop songs, some being more upbeat and much information. It was very easy to put tin’s acting was very believable, and she played her part well for fast pace and others more serious and slow. They were usually together that Milly and Joe were Holt’s chil- the movie, making me really believe she was an adult in a child’s played at spot-on points in the story to emphasize mood and dren. body. give the scene more life. The rating is PG-13, so it’s not for all younger viewers. The Parts throughout the movie gave the audience a good laugh, comedy can be quirky on that spectrum, but overall it’s a movie while giving a new perspective on our emotions, showing how for most viewers. Well that said and all, if you love a slice of life everyone can regress into “childish” habits. The interactions be- and comedy, this is definitely a movie for you.

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Courtesy IMDB.com Little Jordan walks down her middle school hallway in a funky pink busi- Courtesy of IMDB.com Courtesy of IMDB.com ness suit as a gag to show her adult style shining through as she stands out Jordan snaps at her employees at the Atlanta tech firm she manages like a sore thumb in the the school. Max Medici outside of the booth right after all of the tickets sold out. When Dumbo was born all the circus acts gathered around to see the baby elephant. as they try to please her with coming up with ideas to work with. 20 Arts & Entertainment Arts & Entertainment 21 Both sides of Darkest Minds We’re in the Endgame now By Ashley Booker depleting, he sends a message to Pepper Pots (Gwyneth Paltrow). Staff writer The production of the movie was the biggest yet in the MCU. It took multiple teams of animators, digital artists and storyboard Darkest Minds is a movie set in a dystopian-style future where artists to make this movie the stunning masterpiece it turned out to minors have all either died or developed a disease called Idiopathic be. Layers upon layers of digital images make up characters like The Adolescent Acute Neurodegeneration (IAAN). Essentially, the minds Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) or even Thanos himself. Motion of everyone under the age of eighteen are breaking down. But the dis- capture played a huge park in this film and the numerous other ease also comes with special ‘abilities.’ The government, not knowing Marvel films, allowing the actors who play CGI characters to re- how else to handle it, sends the kids to camps where they are sorted ally become the character. It works by strategically placing motion into color groups as to which power level they have. They’re sorted capture dots on an actor’s face and then, using a computer that rec- into either greens (geniuses), blues (telekinetic), yellows (electroke- ognizes the dots, attach the focal points to the computer-generated netics), oranges (mind controllers), or reds (pyrokenetics). While at image. This helps for things such as talking, and facial expressions. the camps, greens, blues, and yellows are allowed to live, while or- Makeup and cosmetics were also a major part in this film. For anges and reds are considered too dangerous and immediately ‘ter- the character with simple in-person changes, makeup and cosmet- minated.’ Courtesy of IMDB.com ics were used. For characters such as Nebula (Karen Gillan) or Drax Enter our main character, Ruby Daly (Amandla Sternberg). When IAAN hits, she’s sent to a camp called Thurmond. Here, Ru- Courtesy of IMDb.com The remaining Avengers gather at the Upstate New York Avenger’s facility (Dave Bautista) makeup is a major part in their costumes. Without by’s brain waves are scanned, and it’s determined she’s an orange. In the makeup department, many of our beloved characters would Ruby, Liam, Charles, and Zu on their way to East River. By Abbey Wigen look just like any other human. an attempt to survive, she uses her abilities to convince the doctors Staff Writer This movie was packed full of emotion, action, and comedy and she is a green. It works for a few years before she’s discovered and government sees them as. The fact that they have no IDs or name tags will definitely make you bring a box of tissues to the theater. Those quickly has to flee the camp. Once outside, she meets Liam (Harris further drills it in that the government sees them as nothing more “Whatever it takes” who are fans of the MCU will definitely love this movie, but it is Dickenson), Charles/Chubs (Skylan Brooks), and Zu (Miya Cech). than colors. Later, when Ruby is given new, non-green clothes, her Those three words have been the anthem for the upcoming, definitely not for someone who’s looking for a light-hearted film. Together, they make their way towards a supposedly safe place for mood seems to lighten dramatically. and final, Avengers movie. In last year’s box office masterpiece film IAAN victims: East River. Alongside the changes shown with her new clothes, Ruby, as Avengers: Infinity War fans were leaving the theater in tears and anx- Darkest Minds, originally based on a book by Alexandra Brack- well as the other main characters, develop over time. Charles changes iously awaiting the upcoming second part. Avengers Endgame cost en, came out in late 2018, and is one I had originally looked forward from cold and untrusting of Ruby to taking her side in multiple dif- around $350 million to make and $150 million to market world- to seeing. However, as time passed, I forgot about it, until recently. ferent situations. Zu changes from shy and unsociable to outgoing, wide. Money well spent though, the movie has so far raked in over And while it is one I’m glad I watched, I’m also glad I waited to watch though still silent. Liam is, at first, angry and overly cautious, but $2.24 billion worldwide and that number is still climbing. it on DVD. then becomes more laid back and likable with time. Ruby’s character (There will be no spoilers in this article.) From the very beginning, the color coding, settings, and cos- shows a change as she finds freedom and a family outside of the camp. The movie opens with ending tragedy ofAvengers Infinity War. tumes were very well done. At first, we see a young Ruby with a However, not every character trait of the group is likable. Charles is Thanos the mad titan (Josh Brolin) had succeeded in his attempt to bright smile and bright clothes which both show the joy and overall overly confident, Zu is too silent in situations her voice would have use the six infinity stones (Space, Time, Reality, Mind, Power, and peaceful innocence that has been Ruby’s life up until now. However, made better, Liam falls in love too easily, and Ruby ignores her in- Soul) to eliminate half of the universe’s population. What remains of once she develops IAAN, we’re thrown directly into a scene of her at stinct too often, often putting the group and herself in danger. Earth’s mightiest heroes are now fighting for their lives and the lives Thurmond, wearing green along with her ‘fellow’ greens. The colors The special effects were also very well done. From objects fly- of all those who have fallen. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is stuck are not only used to show who has what abilities, but also what the ing when Liam uses his telekinesis, sparks flying and lights flickering adrift in space after his battle with Thanos. With his oxygen supplies when Zu uses her electrokenetics, to everyone’s eyes changing color whenever they use their abilities. The most impressive use of special effects is that of a large battle including fire later on in the movie. Finally, the casting for the characters was very well done. Stern- berg also played Maddy in the movie Everything, Everything, giving her experience in playing a character who, either literally or meta- phorically, only knows four walls and doesn’t know how to survive outside of them. Brooks portrays Charles as quickly very likable, even while he’s against the main character. Cech’s facial expressions and body language portray her personality when her words don’t. Dick- enson is instantly likable for the protective roll he takes over Zu and Ruby. While the movie Darkest Minds was, overall, a good movie, Ru- by’s character was very annoying throughout the movie, along with a very unsatisfying ending, even though it’s setting up for a sequel. Still, for fans of series’ such as The Hunger Games or the Divergent series, this movie, and its soon-to-be-made sequel, would probably Courtesy of IMDB.com Courtesy IMDB.com IMDB.com Courtesy of IMDb.com be enjoyable. Thanos’s suit of armor is displayed outside his home. The poster for the Endgame movie Liam uses his telekenisis to free a camp of kids. 22 Sports Sports 23 Rhea Jansen getting back into the “swing” of things The Tennis team’s senior: Andy Simmerman By Peyton Campbell Jansen said Regan Wolfinbarger Staff Writer Jansen will attend Gonzaga University Staff Writer in the fall and play volleyball for the Bull- Senior Rhea Jansen has played golf since dogs. Senior Andy Simmerman has she was eight years-old. Jansen is an amaz- Jansen is not golfing anymore due to played varsity tennis for three years, ing volleyball player and, as a senior leader fractures in two of her vertebras that have and is one of the top players on his of the team, helped them punch their ticket been bothering her for almost a year now. team. He joined for the fun times to state. But did you know she is also an ex- She is cleared to do whatever she wants as that came with it. cellent golfer? She has been playing since she long as it is in moderation, and she gets “The car rides were my favor- was eight years-old. cleared by her doctor. ite,” Simmerman said, “But waking “My dad was always a big golfer and that “All last year, I had back pain, and we up early was the worst.” was our way to bond,” Jansen said. couldn’t figure out what it was,” Jansen said. The tennis team went to state She has competed in tournaments since “Then we went to the doctors, and I was and did their best. Simmerman she was just 10. Jansen has only played two out from volleyball for three months. We wasn’t too thrilled with the out- seasons for Freeman due to sports injuries. thought it healed but it didn’t. Then, we come. th She placed 7 at state both years. got the x-rays and noticed something wasn’t “We did decent,” Simmerman Growing up, Jansen played soccer, bas- right. Eventually, I will take a red-shirt year said, “but stuff happens.” ketball, golf, volleyball and tennis. Jansen to get the fusion surgery.” Hattamer believes Simmerman started playing volleyball when she was four. It will take eight months for her to re- is heading for UW next year. He “I started peppering and playing around cover while doing physical therapy. Jansen Courtesy of Rhea Jansen expressed his enjoyment of having with my family when I was four, and started still goes to golf practice, but never got the Simmerman on the tennis team. playing on a club team when I was seven,” chance to compete this season. Rhea Jansen spiking the ball to victory at state. “He got second in state last year and was undefeated in the league Courtesy of Kylee Barthuly last year,” Hattamer said. “He is a Andy Simmerman preparing for his match by going up to talk to his coach. Garrett Barnes is thankful for the lasting impact coach’s dream.” that Baseball has had on his life. By Sage Aldendorf and a starter for the State Softball star Hannah Brock hit 6 homers Staff Writer Championship team last By Landry Hawley Whether it’s spring. Though he has had Staff Writer playing a tough team Senior Garrett Barnes has been a Varsity some struggles with a shoul- or just simply hav- baseball player since freshmen year and fell der injury, Ripke says Barnes As the softball season draws to a close, the varsity girls did really ing an off day, there in love with the sport when he was six years is a great role model because well and made it to state. Senior Hannah Brock, who has had an can always be a little old. As a left handed pitcher and outfielder, of his work ethic during win- amazing season, hit a total of 6 home runs and 36 RBI’s. room for even a few Barnes is described as a reliable and coach- ter workouts. As Captain of Brock, along with her teammates, worked very hard this season minor improvements able teammate. the Outfielders, Barnes isn’t which really showed on the field. Watching their games, you could to be made. According to Coach Ripke, Garrett is afraid to keep things light- tell they put all of their effort into every single game they played. “I think I the only senior that had played varsity in hearted. “Our team did really well”, Brock said. “This season has by far could’ve improved previous years. Barnes was a solid pitcher “He contributes a lot of been the most successful high school team I’ve been on as it was more this season by our first time to state in twelve years. This season was my best yet being more of a vo- Courtesy of Chad Ripke throughout high school, and if you look at my stats they continually cal leader more of- got better as the years went on. But, I feel like this season was the ten,” Brock said. “I Garrett Barnes pitches at the mound most successful for me because I was forced into a leadership posi- don’t think our team Courtesy of Hannah Brock tion, and it taught me a lot.” could have improved Saturdays hanging out with his friends, for Seniors Hannah Brock, Justis Wells, and Han- the of the hu- baseball, Barnes says he believes in a team- Even though the softball season was great, there were some chal- on anything. We play nah Tippy holding gifts awarded to them by mor and stays first philosophy. He appreciates lenging teams they faced throughout the season. united with the talent Coach Carlon for their amazing last season. cool even “I’ve gained a lot of lasting friendships “The most challenging teams we played in the regular season we had and worked during tense from playing. Its been something that has re- were Deer Park and Lakeside,” Brock said. “We lost to each team really hard and played scrappy, and a lot of the time that’s what made moments.” ally helped me connect with people.” Barnes twice by one run. They were always good games but definitely frus- us come out on top against good teams.” Ripke said. Said. trating when we were always so close but couldn’t quite pull through.” As Brock heads to college in the fall, all of her hard work resulted As a var- Next year Barnes is planning on attend- Freeman faced some tough teams at the state tournament. in her getting accepted to play softball at D1 school, Marist College sity player ing Spokane Falls Community College, and “We competed well against some really good teams at state,” in Poughkeepsie, New York. Courtesy of Chad Ripke who has sac- eventually will take over his dad’s business in Brock said. “It was awesome just to have the opportunity to go and Overall, through all the ups and downs of the season, Brock was experience it even if we didn’t do as well as we expected.” still able to make it out on top. Garrett Barnes is up to bat. rificed many machinery. 24 Sports Senior Corvin Cogley makes his way to state By Ashley Booker proved his strength and power and in Staff Writer order to improve his time,” Wheat- ley said. “With time and effort, he Senior and four-year member has refined his technique to an elite of the track team Corvin Cogley has level.” been running track since sixth grade. Thanks to this hard work and “I was a fast runner and I just commitment, Cogley earned his thought it would be fun,” Cogley spot at the state meet on May 23-25, said of trying track in sixth grade. where he competed in the 100m and Since then, Cogley has been an 200m dashes. important part of the team. Cogley was ranked twelfth in When asked what set Cogley state in the 100m. He placed thir- apart from the others on the team teenth in the event with a time of that compete in his same events, 11.37 seconds. head track coach Larry Wheatley In the 200m, he was ranked said, “Corvin’s work ethic and lead- sixth in state, and finished in ninth ership in practice and meets sets him place. apart from others in his events.” When asked what his favorite Cogley has consistently stayed part of competing in state was, Co- in the top five throughout his high gley said it was “competing against school career. the best people running all over the “Corvin has constantly im- state.” Courtesy of Larry Wheatley Cogley competeing at a home meet vs Medical Lake Hoopfest celebrates its 30th anniversary By Sage Aldendorf Staff Writer

With 450 courts and over 6,000 teams, Spokane Hoopfest is the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the world, and it doesn’t stop there. Hoopfest 2019 is estimated to be the biggest year yet as fans celebrate its 30th anniversary. “My favorite part of Hoopfest is watching all the kids from Free- man play.” Said Superintendent Randy Russel. In addition to basketball, Hoopfest provides tons of outdoor food, shopping, and, of course, non-stop entertainment; it serves as the ultimate family-friendly festival. If you’re confident with your Courtesy of Sydney McLean

Hooopfest team No Name with freshmen Ashley, Sydney, Ryan, and Taylor. long range shot and are at least 18 years of age, you can participate in the Toyota Shootoff for a chance to win a brand new car. “I love eating chicken strips and watching the really good teams on Center Court.” Said Freshman Nolan Holt. On the Nike Center Court, you can watch college-level athletes from all over the U.S. compete in the world’s largest 3-on-3 tourna- ment. Player registration ends May 31st but Volunteer applications are Courtesy of Trevor Paternoster accepted until Friday, June, 14. Don’t miss your chance to experience Hoopfest team “My Favorite People Call Me Dad” with Jackson, Will, greatest weekend of basketball on earth and head Downtown during Tanner, and Trevor. the last week of June.