H E I G H T S the heraldColumbia Heights High School Volume 15 Issue 4 January 29, 2016 Page 5 Page 14 Senior achieves elite status Domenica Llerena Opinion Editor him a dominate force around the basket and on defense. I have also seen him grow as a shooter and as a leader,” o some fans, the boys basketball game against head coach Troy Russell said. Brooklyn Center on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 His peer’s respect him as an athlete and what he brings Twas just another away game. But to senior Jarrett to the game. Baptiste, it was monumental. Baptiste became one of only “Jarrett is an all-around athlete both defensively and three Hylanders to achieve the elite status of scoring 1000 offensively. He does whatever it takes to win,” Deaundra career points. Roberson (10) said. Columbia Heights got off to a slow start, but in the “Playing with him for two years, I know that on the second half, they picked up the pace and went on to win court, he is very serious. He doesn’t take the game as a 67 to 57. joke. Baptiste is the type of player who motivates a team, “It’s been great to see Jarrett evolve into a fine just by his attitude. In practice, he may have fun, but he basketball player from middle school to high school,” never loses focus of the overall goal,” Rodney Jones (12) assistant principal and former coach John Kulick said. said. Baptiste’s basketball career began in 5th grade at Valley Teammate Alban Cooke (11) and Baptiste, push each View Elementary School where he played center. Gaining other on and off the court. After practices, they shoot experience and skill, he started playing varsity when he an extra 450 shots, even if they are exhausted. On the was only in 8th grade. From 7th-11th grade, he also played weekends, they go to the gym to workout and practice on the Howard Pulley team, the number one AU team in shooting. Minnesota and ranked in the Top 10 nationwide. “Because we have that chemistry outside of school, it “At first, playing varsity as an 8th grader was really is so much easier on the court. We know how the other scary, not because the other kids were bigger, but because person works and how we play the game,” Baptiste said. I felt like my game wasn’t where it needed to be. Once I Fans also admire Baptiste as a stand-out player. got the hang of it and gained confidence, I took off like a “Jarrett is, by far, the best player I’ve seen at Heights. In rocket,” my eyes, he’s comparable to Lebron James because of his Baptiste style of play,” Farah Ahmed (12) said. said. Every athlete has moments before a game or meet Playing for so where he or she takes time to prepare themselves mentally many years, Baptiste for game play. Baptiste focuses on staying calm and has experienced collected. some injuries that “When I was younger, I’d be shy and get butterflies. still plague him. That doesn’t happen to me anymore. After playing for so In 8th grade, while many years, it just comes naturally,” he said. rebounding a ball, he No matter what is happening around him, this athlete was pushed and landed focuses on the main goal of winning. Photo by Anahi Ordonez flat on his back. This “I try to block out the cheering and screaming. It’s my Baptiste holds the ball that scored his 1000th career point. caused recurring back way of not getting distracted and losing focus,” Baptiste problems which required said. chiropractic visits twice a That doesn’t mean he doesn’t appreciate fans. week. Then this past August, “Knowing that my family and friends are watching Baptiste was going one on makes it more impactful when we win. They motivate me one with former Hylander and hype me up. I want to make them proud,” Baptiste Ringo Dau (2014). Dau tried said. to hop step, and Baptiste’s Aiming to reach 1000 points was never a part Baptiste’s tooth hit his head, chipping plans until he ended his junior year with 650 points. Then off part of his tooth. he began shooting for the record. Starting the game on “After that accident, I January 5, he only needed 18 points against Brooklyn realized I need to wear a Center to reach his goal. Because he was focused on the mouthguard. Now I do, game, he didn’t even realize he had attained that magical no matter what,” Baptiste number until after the game when a Heights’ fan informed said. him he had done it. Every basketball “It means so much to me knowing that I’m only the player has his own way third Heights player to accomplish this. It shows that hard of playing the game. work pays off, and it reminds me that everything I’ve done “I consider myself to get to this point was worth it. I take the game seriously,” a very smart player on he said. the court. I think more The other 1000 point athletes were Jake Thomas (2011) about the play than and Rashonna Thomas (2015). most people do. I try to Baptiste doesn’t plan on his athletic career ending when get everyone involved he graduates from high school neither do his coaches. and into the game. If the “Jarrett needs to continue to grow as a player and to team starts to speed up, I improve his ball handling, but I think he will be a fantastic try to slow things down, ball player for the rest of our season and in college,” otherwise it causes Russell said. pointless mistakes,” Baptiste definitely sees basketball in his future. Baptiste said. “I want to attend college and play basketball while I Coaches and other earn a master’s degree in business. Right now, my top players don’t have trouble choice is Louisiana State University, because that’s my pointing out Baptiste’s hometown and where all my family is,” he said. style and assets. Many good basketball players have graduated from “Baptiste is strong. Heights, but few have reached “great”status. Baptiste Photo by Anahi Ordonez His athleticism makes joins that select group of Hylanders. Baptiste sprints after a loose ball against Holy Angels Academy. 2 the January 29, 2016 News HH Smoothies add to lunch options News Briefs Michael O’leary is here, Columbia Heights Sports Editor does not own it. A contract between Sodexo and College Prep Night ince the beginning Jamba Juice monitors sales of the school year, statistics. At the beginning HHS will host a College Prep Night on February Sthe lunchroom has of January, Lombardi sent C11 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm to guide students and experienced substantial in her first sales report. In parents regarding college prep and application. changes. New food is being approximately two weeks, Representatives from colleges around the state will served, more lunch lines CHHS students purchased be in the media center to answer questions about have been created and now an average of 75 smoothies their schools and reinforce the importance of a higher a Jamba Juice smoothie a day. The plan is to keep education. Admissions representatives will teach machine has made its way the machine as long as sales parents how to correctly fill out the Free Application into the mix. are doing well. for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Advanced Via One reason for the “I really enjoy that we Individual Determination (AVID) encourages all changes is the switch have the machine here. It senior parents to come to learn more about the college District 13 made to is beneficial to the school. process. College Possible will also be present to Sodexo, a food service It brings in money and inform underclassmen and parents about the college and facilities management gives students a healthy readiness program. corporation. Principal Dan alternative to add to our Wrobleski approached lunch tray,” Amanda Meyer Mary Lombardi, the (12) said. Teachers In-Service Day general manager of As part of the contract Sodexo, and asked for with Sodexo, the school eachers had a taste of student life again on Janu- more a la carte options is not allowed Tary 18. While students were in bed, they attend- and a type of soft to have direct ed training and information sessions about various serve machine competition cultures. In observance of Martin Luther King Day, for students. with an in- “I have house run the conference centered on themes of educational observed a la carte equity and excellence. Nationally recognized educa- other operation. tor, trainer, author and speaker Dr. Anton Treuer led schools This meant off the day by speaking to the district staff about that have that as Native American history and how the school district soft serve Jamba Juice machines, moved in at Photo by Amber Beyer can enhance its American Indian education program. frozen yogurt the end of Food service worker Crystal Battle operates the machine. machines or malt December, machines. I am the Coffee Smoothie Price Hike pushing to have the Shop had to he price of a Jamba Juice smoothie in the lunch same options here vacate during the Troom increased to $1.75 on January 26. The like those districts lunch hour. original price of $1.00 was a promotion to entice that have opted “It was upsetting students into trying the new product. in the lunch out of the Obama to see the Coffee Shop room. The school was not making any profit at that lunch standards,” go. I enjoyed their menu price. The price was raised by $0.75 to offset costs. Wrobleski said. selection, and the prices Lombardi has were reasonable,” Nelson been searching for good Moore (11) said. options that will meet the Students need not worry. health standards. The Coffee Shop didn’t “The Jamba Juice close, it just made some smoothies are made with adjustments. real fruit and no added fat. “We had to leave the The sugar also comes from cafeteria during lunch, but the fruit, making it a sweet the coffee shop is still open and healthy snack,” she every day in the morning said. from 7:45 to 8:15,” After some networking transition teacher Kim Photo by Amber Beyer and phone-calling, Anderson said. Tony Miller (12) gladly pays for his mango jamba juice. Lombardi was able to use There are plans to add a subcontractor or to install even more options in the a Jamba Juice smoothie lunch room. Wrobleski machine in the lunchroom. and Lombardi are working Because they signed an to get a new a la carte line agreement before the end with Sodexo. It will include of 2015, Heights got the items similar to what was machine for free, but the served in the coffee shop. smoothie mix and Jamba To start the new line, they Juice cups still had to be will offer baked chips, purchased. The lunch staff pretzels, whole grain pop rotates the Jamba Juice tarts and Izze sparkling flavors every two to three juice. Lombardi hopes to days to give students more have the new line open by variety. Lombardi will the end of January. Menu order the smoothie mix to options could expand accommodate students’ depending on student preferences by what sells interest. the most. A single serving “Having an a la carte line currently sells for $1.75. in lunch is very important “I was really excited to us. We want to give when I saw the Jamba Juice students the opportunity machine. I feel like it’s a to have options with their good addition. It gives us lunch,” Wrobleski said. more options. I also really With Jamba Juice and a like that the flavors change; potentially new a la carte it’s good to mix it up,” line, Heights students will Photo by Amber Beyer Walker Light said (11). have more lunch options at Although the machine reasonable prices. Miller eagerly anticipates the refreshing taste of his drink the 3 HH January 29, 2016 News Warm temps attributed to climate change Owen Johnson Staff Writer

lthough the state plunged into negative digits in early January, AMinnesotans may have noticed an uncharacteristic lack of snow and cold weather this winter. This can be credited to a phenomenon known as climate change. Most climatologists and meteorologists agree that this is caused by excess carbon dioxide being emitted by human industrialization. It causes more heat than usual to linger on Earth. “By emitting just a little bit of methane, mankind is greatly accelerating the rate of climatic change,” Environmental Defense Fund chief scientist Steven Hamburg said. For Minnesotans, the most noticeable difference has been warmer weather. Photo courtesy of Tribune News Service According to the National Climatic Data A weak El Nino weather system has develolped over the Pacific Ocean and is creating unusual weather patterns around the world. Center, from 1895 to 1970, Minnesota’s winter temperatures steadily rose about a weather in areas near the Pacific Ocean, Earth’s surface becomes trapped within While some Minnesotans lament the tenth of a degree per year. Since 1970, the creating wetter and warmer winters. the atmosphere, resulting in residual heat lack of snow, others gladly enjoy the average increase has spiked a half a degree According to the National Oceanic and on the planet. This could lead to warmer warmer weather. annually. In 2015, Minnesota recorded the Atmospheric Administration, there is snowless winters. “I like that I don’t have to bring a jacket. warmest December since 1913. a ninety percent chance of an El Niño “Due to a warmer and moister I can just wear a sweatshirt to school,” Another observable change in climate event occurring in 2016. Jetstreams of air atmosphere, the impacts of El Niño are Devin Crowe (11) said. is the increase in rainfall. Not only does it arriving from the Pacific can produce a changing,” Professor Baylor Fox-Kemper Even so, many worry about the effects rain more often, but large storms generate variety of effects. The southern half of the of Brown University said. El Niño may have in the future. thirty-seven percent more rain than fifty country is expected to have a cooler winter, Climate change also threatens “I love the warmer weather but I know years ago. In southern United States, both while the north is projected to be warmer. Minnesota’s economy. Minnesota’s it’s caused by damage to the environment,” the chances of severe weather and average In the Twin Cities, there is a fifty to sixty winter tourist attractions rely solely on the Sami Dobberpuhl (10) said. rainfall are increasing, according to the percent chance of a warmer-than-average fact that the state is so cold. Ice fishing, The moniker “Minnesnowta” has been United States Environmental Protection winter. snowmobiling and skiing are common well-deserved in the past, but this may Agency. While El Niño occurs naturally, many activities that may not be possible as the change as things heat up. The days of El Niño is a weather pattern that occurs experts believe the frequency of these Midwest warms up. The idea of saving school being canceled for cold or snowy every two to seven years. The most recent phenomena may be increasing due to the money on heating bills may be attractive weather will disappear. If climate change episode was in the winter of 2009-2010. greenhouse effect, a major cause of climate to some homeowners, but most homes will continues at its current rate, El Niño could Warm ocean temperatures cause abnormal change. This occurs when excess heat from also require more cooling in the summers. have lasting effects on the four seasons. 4 the January 29,2016

FeatureSymptoms of SAD HH Fall & Winter SAD caused by lack of sun Irritability Hiba Minhas Tired or low energy Staff Writer the brain to function improperly which can psychologist Anthony John Nault said. Weight gain lead to depression and other symptoms. The symptoms of SAD vary for each Relationship problems eeling the “blah” of winter? It may SAD also affects serotonin levels, a natural individual. There are no specific stages of chemical in the brain that affects one’s depression related to SAD, but it does tend Hypersensitive to rejection be more than a sluggishness from cold weather and bleak landscape. mood. Lack of sunlight can also upset the to get worse if not treated. Heavy feeling in limbs F The diagnosis could be SAD. human’s biological clock, which controls People may not realize they have Oversleeping Seasonal Affective Disorder is a sleep patterns and other circadian rhythms. SAD. They tend to believe how they Appetite changes- craving for carbs mood changing disorder that can lead to While SAD can be a serious disorder, are feeling is their fault. The first step depression. It occurs during the fall and it can be minimized and managed to make to any recovery is diagnosing the Spring & Summer winter but can also affect some people in life better during those long winters. problem. Once it is established that an the spring and summer. Doctors believe that “Symptoms of depression typically individual has SAD, help is available. Depression the condition is caused by a lack of sunlight. increase in Minnesota during the winter The following Heights staff and student Insomnia Longer nights and not enough natural light time. Not having warm weather or are SAD sufferers. They were willing to Weight loss impacts the human brain. Not getting enough sunlight can often lead to isolation share their personal stories in the hope that Poor appetite enough sunlight can cause the pathways of and the inability to feel pleasure,” it would help someone else. Agitation or anxiety

Common Symptoms: Self-loathing Trouble concentrating Losing interest in favorite activities A feeling of emptiness Thoughts of death

How to treat SAD

Make an appointment with a doctor

Talk to someone who cares about you.

Use phototherapy, light therapy

Psychotherapy- helps talk to a psychologist

Get involved in activities you enjoy Photo by Hiba Minhas Exercise Math teacher, Dan Ronchak reads before class with the help of his lamp to avoid SAD symptoms during school hours and functions.

Eat healthy Math Teacher Samantha College and Take doctor ordered medication Dan Ronchak Javes (12) Career Readiness Specialist Beth Replace light bulbs with Salmon spectrum lights (bright lights)

Go outside early to take in natural few years ago, I started to notice have had SAD since my freshman have dealt with SAD as a depression light “A that I would always get grumpy “Iyear. I inherited it from my mom, “Iand anxiety for at least ten years. In or cranky and my mood kept changing who got it from her mother. During the the beginning, I didn’t know what I was Open blinds around wintertime. I had no idea why my wintertime, I noticed that I started to eat dealing with. I thought I was causing the body was reacting like this, and I couldn’t less, and I had less energy. There were problems myself. I became more inter- Make a routine for sleeping. put a finger on what was happening. I had also those days where I would overeat. I ested in being indoors than outside in the Having a daily schedule also trouble focusing, and I could barely get would be sad all the time. I also got bul- winter. I found myself being more moody reduces stress. things done. I hated the dark and wanted lied during my freshman year which made and less able to focus. Junk food seemed Write in a diary or blog the sun to come up. Then one day, I was SAD more painful to deal with. Slowly, more appealing than real food, and I felt talking to one of my friends who actually I started to lose interest in my favorite slower. During the winter time, it’s hard to Practice yoga or meditation has depression and takes medication for activities and the people in my life. My motivate myself to do anything. However, it. He suggested that I might have SAD. mom knew what I was going through. I decided to fight what was happening to Try acupuncture At first, I didn’t know what it was. After She was there with me through every me and become more myself again. SAD he explained it to me, I thought that might step. Once I was diagnosed, we worked may never go away, but I have done a few Use massage therapy to relax be a possibility. I began looking into the on treatments. To help me get through the things that have helped me get through symptoms and treatments. For me, SAD day, I use a light box; it provides natural it. I have a prescription full spectrum Information courtesy of Mayo Clinic hasn’t been an official diagnosis, but I am light. I take Vitamin D and anti-depression light at home that I sit near several times Download any QR scaning app. personally doing things to treat it. Over pills every morning. I also try to do some a day. I also have a dawn simulator lamp Scan the code below for a SAD test. winter break, I purchased a light therapy of my favorite activities, and I find that by my bed. It helps wake me up with machine, my “happy light”. I turn it on be- exercising helps a lot. Talking to loved light and nature sounds in the morning. I fore the sun is about to go down and keep ones and a doctor can also help. Anyone take supplemental Vitamin D doses on a it on until a few hours after sunset. Light with SAD should refrain from making daily basis all winter, and I try to eat lots therapy has helped me a lot. When I don’t important decisions. My condition is a of vegetables. I also see a counselor who use it, I realize that I revert back to my old lot better than it used to be. A lesson that monitors my condition. I’ve even gotten a symptoms. For the people who might be I have learned over the years is that you gym membership. Even though exercising suffering from SAD, I know personally shouldn’t keep your condition a secret. is a pain for me, it is helpful in relieving that there is hope and help. Telling someone can help you in the end. the symptoms of my condition. the January 29, 2016 5 HH Feature Quiz Yourself 1.) The supraspinatus is a muscle located in what region of the body? 2.) What is the world’s longest continuous mountain barrier? 3.) A siren blows every 45 seconds. How many times does it blow in 15 minutes? 4.) What is a composition for an orchestra consisting of three or four distinct movements classified as? 5.) Mr. North can fill a cargo plane in 12 hours working alone. Mr. Secord works at half the speed of Mr. North. Together, they can do the job in how many hours? Photo by Stephanie Avalos Photo by Stephanie Avalos 6.) Which article of the Constitution Knowledge Bowl teams move up to the screen to find their rankings. Columbia Heights teammates discuss questions on a placement test. accepts responsibility for all debts of the US and declares the Constitution as the supreme law of the land? 7.) 5(Y+3-5) = Z. What is the value Knowledge Bowl expands of Y? 8.) Name both of the European countries that are contiguous to the mind and builds teamwork Gulf of Cadiz. Stephanie Avalos 9.) What Asian nation gained its Feature Editor independence from the United States he buzzer beeps and the judge waits under the provisions of the Tydings- for the team to answer. After fifteen McDuffie Act of 1946? seconds, members must decide on T 10.) What genre of literature was the correct response or lose their chance at winning the point. produced by all these people? During the winter, there are a number Kate Wilhelm of clubs, sports and activities Heights Robert Silverberg students can join. From dribbling a Samuel Delaney basketball to deciding the smartest move in Harlan Ellison chess, CHHS offers many extracurricular Ian Watson activities. Knowledge Bowl stands out Answers can be found on the bottom from the rest. of the page A fast paced, Jeopardy-style academic competition, Knowledge Bowl operates as a team-led activity. Students are placed in groups of four. They answer a total of 50 questions covering topics in science, math, Upcoming Knowledge history and English. Three teams compete in a classroom with a judge reading the Bowl Meets questions. Synonymous with the fast- February 2 at Spring Lake paced TV show, members hit the buzzer or Photo by Stephanie Avalos strip wire as soon as they know the answer. Park High School “It is so intense, because you don’t know A Columbia Heights team (middle) studies in preparation for the third round of the meet. when the other teams are going to press the February 16 at Spring Lake buzzer. Sometimes it’s best to go last if you Once all of the bowl teams have arrived at Abdi (12) said. don’t know the answer. Then you can see the host school, they break into their groups A meet includes three rounds. The team Park High School what other teams say and base your answer and take a 50 point 45 minute multiple- with the highest score after each round on theirs,” Farah Ahmed (12) said. choice placement test. The results are used wins and advances, while the other teams Conference meet TBD Social studies teacher Ms. Edwardson- to rank teams. They are matched by ability either stay in the same room or go to a Stern advises the team. Made up of 15 for the beginning of the competition. lower room to compete in the next round. depending on team’s members, Heights Knowledge Bowl Higher ranked schools play each other. Each question is worth one point. A team performance currently does not have a captain. The team “The placement test is really important has fifteen seconds to discuss and answer practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from since it determines where you start out in the question once they have buzzed in. If 3:15 to 4:30. During practice, students the competition. You want to try your best a team buzzes before the question is read, All meets begin at 3:30pm. break into three teams. Edwardson asks to get a good score since it’s harder to move they must answer without any additional Spectators are welcome to them 50 questions in preparation for the up in ranks than drop,” Tsetan Dolker (12) information or clarification. If a group wathch upcoming meet. said. gets the question wrong no points will be “Knowledge Bowl is a great way to After rankings are posted, the first round deducted but other teams can still try to expand your mind and gain knowledge begins. Rooms are assigned by letters; A answer. in many different subjects. Students being the highest scorers and T being the “The three rounds help out teams a lot. use everything they have learned in a lowest. If you do bad in one round, there’s still fun interesting way. It’s a great method “Last year, at the Spring Lake Park two more where you can improve your for meeting new people and making meet, our team was sent to room L, which performance and rank,” Robbin VanWyck new friends while gaining skills and was the highest our team has been placed. (11) said.

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20 20 3. Andes 2. Neck 1. 15 different schools each time. Meets take to every part of the question and hit the student gets a question right or wrong; they Answers about 6 hours with breaks in-between. buzzer before the other teams,” Abdullahi still learn something new every day. 6 Feature HHthe January 29, 2016 Tech supports Heights Abby Lentz Staff Writer “Downloading different things on the school computers is bad, because it can make the computer slower and harder inding glitches and fixing them, installing new to work on,” Beyer said. software and answering 30-40 calls a day, the Students also need to be patient and let IT people do District 13 Geek Squad rarely has a moment of down their jobs. F “The district technology team works hard to provide the time. These information technology (IT) experts serve as “on-call” computer doctors, making them the backbone of best knowledge, technology and support with the resources online learning. we have,” Hennekens said. The district has six individuals that keep the schools up The Tech department must kick into overdrive when to date on 21st Century Learning. Karrie Galeka works to the server gets hit from outside attacks. The week of generate systems at Columbia Academy’s helpdesk. Jody January 11, District 13 experienced a denial of service Larson-Kenney runs the systems helpdesk at Highland attack. This means an unknown individual anywhere in the and Valley View elementary schools. Paul Moreau serves world sends traffic onto the internet to block the network. as the district technology support specialist at Columbia It caused the internet to go down district wide. The only Academy and North Park Elementary. Periodically, he computer programs that worked didn’t use the internet. assists at the high school. Hired as the district-wide This problem didn’t appear once but multiple times in a network administrator, Cory Mettling’s office is located at short period of time. The Columbia Height’s IT squad was the high school. Also housed at CHHS, Sherry Beyer does immediately on the job to clear the traffic out of the way. district technology support. Bryan Hennekens serves as the “It takes a long time to fix a problem like this. We had Director of Technology and Security Services for District to talk with our internet service provider trying to stop the 13. All six of these skilled technicians keep the Columbia traffic from flooding. In my four years of working, I have Heights Public School district running smoothly. never seen this problem before but now that I have had to Photo by Anahi Ordonez One can become a technician through years of deal with this multiple times, I know how to move traffic Beyer dissects the guts of a computer to solve all the issues. hands on experience or by getting a four year degree in faster,” Mettling said. information technology. Henneken’s position requires a Their hard work and dedication doesn’t go unnoticed. four year degree in information technology, Microsoft and “The tech department does so much for our school, I networking certifications and a minimum of five years of always see them running to the next classroom to help experience working in a K-12 school. another teacher or the students with their computer issues,” “This position carries the responsibility of developing Jerry Xiong (12) said. technology plans and developing an overall technology The District 13 technology staff comes to work with framework for the district,” Hennekens said. positive attitudes. Technicians do more than fix computers and take calls. “The thing I like most about my job is that I get to It is important to keep the district website and student constantly learn about the latest and greatest technology accounts up to date. and try to find ways to start implementing it in our district “I work on fixing computers, yes, but I also customize so we can benefit from it,” Mettling said. software for teachers and setup new devices,” Beyer said. The district technology goal is for every student to The day of a technician is never the same. The issues have access to one on one technology be able to work they deal with can range from the whole district needing individually with their own technology. new hardware, to one person having issues with a computer. There is a wide variety of electronics within District 13 “My job can vary from day to day. I could be swapping helping students get information faster. The elementary out laptop screens and RAM hard drives or educating schools have many options such as laptops, chrome books, teachers and students on how to use their technology,” iPads, tablets and Microsoft surfaces to help their young Galetka said. students adapt to the world of technology. Columbia Technicians aren’t limited to computers and software. Academy has tablets and iPads to help students do research They also control the network and school pages. and homework. Currently, CHHS only has laptops. That “I make sure everyone in the district is able to connect will soon change. The freshmen next year will all have to the network, I also manage email filtering,” Mettling Chrome books. For now, devices must be kept in the said. building. Many of the laptop issues can easily be fixed by the Technology never reverses. Students and teachers will students themselves. If they simply log off a computer always rely on the tech department for any answers to when they are finished, and then totally shut it down, questions and assistance. Therefore, the need for quality fewer problems occur. Students must also realize that IT people like these six employees will continue to grow Photo by Anahi Ordonez downloading things can cause problems. as District 13 keeps up with the electronic world. Mettling reconnects wires of network to make it run smoother.

Meet the Heights’ Geek Squad Name: Name: Name: Bryan Hennekens Karrie Galetka Paul Moreau Position: Director Position: Systems Position: Support of Technology Help desk Support Specialist & Security Services Works at: Works at: District Works at: Columbia Academy wide but mainly IT District Office support for North Park,Columbia Academy and CHHS

Name: Name: Name: Sherry Cory Mettling Joden Larsen- Beyer Kenney Position: Network Position: Support Administrator Position: Systems Technician Helpdesk Support Works as: District Works at: District wide technician Works at: Valley wide but IT sup- View and Hyland port for CHHS, Elementary District Office and Family Center the January 29, 2016 7 HH Feature Passion drives the lives of HOCH Mariah Newell Staff Writer he third installment of Humans of Columbia Heights (HOCH) will focus on three Hylanders who have a Tpassion that motivates them. Maddy Gilbertson (12) - The Arts Drew Donald, Transition teacher- Vintage Cars Nick McCoy (10) - Helicopters

y passion has always been automobiles. It started “Mwhen I was about three. My dad was a big car man. He always had Corvettes and big Chevy’s around the garage, so that’s what I grew up around. I have many memories of my father and I going all over the states searching for cars. With all the trips we’ve taken, we came to the conclusion that California is a prime place to find them. My favorite car has to be my ‘93 NSX, because it is rare and has been in my family for a long time. I have shown my cars all around the world. I love seeing how vehicles vary in other countries. My “dream” car though, is the 1967 Toyota 2000 GT, because it was the first supercar from Japan, and it is really interesting. Right now, my dad and I have about four collectable cars. We buy some here and there, and then sell them off to buy more. I can honestly say, cars are a fun means of escape and stress release. I also like hanging out with other people who enjoy them. I see cars always being an important passion Photo by Amber Beyer in my life. Photo courtesy of Nick McCoy y passion is definitely any type of art including have been flying radio controlled helicopters for about “Mmusic, painting, instruments and theatre; I just “Isix years. To be honest, it’s almost an addiction, and love it all. I find myself attracted to anything artistic. My I love it. I’ve devoted a lot of hours to this pastime in the room is filled with artsy objects and my walls scream of spring and summer. I enjoy discovering new information art. I like creating things when I’m inspired. Art acts as my about them. Every chance I get, I try to fly one. My dad stress reliever, and I am always amazed when those items introduced me to radio controlled helicopters when I turn out to be my strongest pieces. Since I’ve been in high was in sixth grade. Then at the middle school, I met Tim school, I’ve realized how much art really means to me. Larson, who is the energy management/custodian there. It I love that I can express myself in many different ways. was awesome meeting him, because he shares my passion I’m happy creating it. If I had to choose, painting and and obsession. He invited me to fly on his simulator. I photography would be my favorite art venues. I love being practiced for a while, and then actually started flying able to create things for others and I enjoy being able to airplanes. The first airplane I flew was a Supercub. It was control what goes on my canvas. I can work for hours and an awesome experience. That was my first experience ever not even realize how much time has passed. It has become being behind a control panel of an active airplane. That’s such a passion for me that I plan to pursue it in the future. I when I tried radio controlled helicopters. My first for that can see myself doing art therapy, or even graphic design. I was a Blade 120 SR. I want to keep doing this in the future, wouldn’t even feel like I was working, because I would be because I truly love it. I wait for every minute I can sit in doing something I really love and enjoy every day. the cockpit preparing for take off.” Photo courtesy of Drew Donald C r e a t i v e o r Drawing by Elise Rogotzke Drawing by Patrick Vazquez n Painting by Erica Harper e

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r Painting by Lexi Dmytruk Painting by Adrian Pliego 8 the January 29, 2016 Variety HH Are software updates really useful? Tenzin Nyima Variety editor software are designed to that doesn’t take long trying to download it at the help a phone run more depending on the speed same time. message pops up on quickly and efficiently. of one’s connection. The Once the download your phone, “New On September 18, 2013, phone is inoperable when is successful, it can be Aios update version Apple unveiled one of its the software is being installed. Restarting the 9.0 available for this major update releases. It updated, and it will need to phone can take 30 minutes. device” the question is - do was billed as the biggest be connected to Wi-Fi. Some people decide they you hit the allow button? change of iOS since the “I love updating my don’t want to update their A software update, introduction of Apple. phone because of all the software. They prefer also known as a “Patch” This update had featured new features it brings. My to “play it safe”. Never or a “Service Pack”, is a new designs for apps and favorite is the new updating won’t make a piece of software released additional functions such as emojis,” Islam drastic change in how the by software vendors Airdrop, Control Shabar (12) phone operates. The user mainly to address security Center and said. will just miss out on new Photo by Anahi Ordonez vulnerabilities in existing itunes radio. A features and displays. An Iphone 3 displays the first software that Apple designed. products. “ I downside Android users also have Software updates contain remember of updating the opportunity to update bug fixes and sometimes when the software is that their software. In fact product enhancements. iOS 7 update it takes up a Androids recent update These updates are installed came out my lot of space. allows more tangible over the current system and sophomore Downloading interaction and lets people do not require uninstallation year. I have iOS8 on iphones pick up where they left off or re-installation of the to say, this is requires about like with songs, photos, original software. the only update one gigabyte to apps. Recent searches According to experts, to that made an impact on download. This can lead from a Android device can get the best performance my phone physically. It to deleting photos, music immediately be enjoyed on from your phone, it’s a gave everything a modern and apps. Another downfall all of one’s devices. good idea to update the and futuristic look. My is that, with older phones “I never really see a software regularly. favorite feature that was such as the iphone 3 and change on my phone, so “I would definitely added was the Control 4, downloading the newest I’ve stepped away from recommend updating just to Center that allows you to software can actually slow installing updates,” Tsering be sure you have the latest swipe up from your phone, down the device. It can also Nima (9) said. updates to all of the internal making it quick and easy take a long time to install, So, it remains up to the parts and programs used for for everyday needs,” Erica up to five hours. This can individual whether or not your phone,” Apple support Harper (12) said. happen when the software they will hit the install Leah Johnson said. Updating software is a has just been released and button that pops up on their Photo by Anahi Ordonez The latest versions of free and simple process millions of people are phone. An Iphone 6 features the iOS 9.0 with a more modern look. the January 29, 2016 9 HH Variety Prime benefits rain down

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rime Music provides ad-free rime members can also order all Pstreaming to more than a million Pof their basic needs, utilities, pet songs and albums at no additional care items, and food through Amazon cost for active members. Users can Prime Pantry. Prime also offers he Prime membership program n appealing benefit of Amazon even download songs to their devices its own line of everyday essential Tprovides exclusive benefits. APrime is the unlimited free two- for offline listening. Prime Music products called Amazon Elements Members have access to streaming day shipping for eligible purchases, constantly changes selections with with a flat shipping rate of $5.99. videos, music, e-books, free shipping and discounted overnight shipping. new music being added and other While this is reviewed as a benefit by and a variety of other Amazon- Amazon has partnered with the songs deleted after a period of time. some, critics disagree. specific services and deals. It offers postal service and Sunday delivery is “I have an Amazon Prime “It’s amazing to me that people are membership sharing for two people available in large metro areas. membership and never even knew too lazy to simply get up and go to per household at the cost of only one “I’d say I buy quite frequently from they offered music streaming. This the grocery store. I guess it’s a cool member fee. Amazon Prime runs $99 Amazon. It’s a really nice feeling will be great when I like to listen to idea, but I feel as though people are a year with a 30 day free trial period. to know that I can rely on Prime if music on the weekends,” Assistant just getting lazier as the years go by,” Avid Amazon users save money with I order something for my programs Principal Laura McLuen said. Patrick Vasques (12) said. their membership. and need it in two days,” Activities “I love Amazon Prime. Having Director Matt Miller said. the option of listening to commercial Amazon Prime is much more free music and having free shipping is than just free shipping. It offers extremely beneficial,” English teacher full entertainment and multimedia Laurel Osterkamp said. options.

rime Early Access appeals to rime members can satisfy all Pdeal hunters. Members get a 30 Pof their media needs including minute head start on select deals from photos. Prime Photos offers free Amazon unlimited, secure storage on Amazon “One time through Prime Early Cloud Drive, as well as an additional Access I got $100 off of a $150 5GB of free storage space for personal watch,” Marcos Ferreira (11) said. video and document storage.

rime Amazon Instant Video gives ctive readers will love the Kindle PNetflix and Hulu competition by ALending Library where members offering 40,000 videos that members can borrow one digital book for free f all of that is not enough, Amazon plans to build can instantly stream. This includes every month with no due date. Kindle Ia new distribution center in Shakopee, MN. By movies and television shows. It also allows Prime members to download a 2017, they will offer two hour delivery in eligible features exclusive shows of its own as new book for free every month. locations. The 63 acre site will employ 1,000 well as HBO productions. Members “I am an active reader so the Minnesotans. can purchase video subscriptions Kindle Lending Library really helps Amazon Prime has become the electronic one-step to Showtime, Starz and other feed my book cravings every month,” shopping site where customers can get it all faster entertainment channels. Devon Crowe (11) said. and cheaper when they become Prime Members.

10 the January 29, 2016 11 HH Looking in the mirror Self-perception survey 10 Tips to Improving Body Image Appreciate all that your body can do. Every day it carries you closer to your In 2013, Talk Health Partnership surveyed both men dreams. Celebrate all of the amazing things your body does—running, dancing, and women regarding how they feel about their bodies. 1 breathing, laughing, dreaming and taking you places. Respondents were 84.9% female and 15.1% male. Only 36% of respondents feel they Remind yourself that “true beauty” is not simply skin deep. When you feel good about are the correct weight. yourself and what you see in the mirror, you carry yourself with a sense of confidence, self-acceptance, and openness. This will make you beautiful regardless of whether you physically look like a supermodel. Beauty is a state of mind, not a state of your body. 2

36% Keep a top-ten list of things you like about yourself, things that aren’t related to how much you weigh or what you look like. Read the list often. Put it on your mir- 78.1% said they would be slimmer if 3 ror. Add to it as you become aware of more things to like about yourself. they could choose. Look at yourself as a whole package. When you see yourself in a mirror or in your mind, don’t focus on specific body parts. See yourself as you want others to see you, 78.1% as a whole person. 4 Surround yourself with positive people. It is easier to feel good about yourself and your body when you are around others who are supportive and who recognize the 43.4% said they are unhappy with how they look. 5 importance of liking you just as you naturally are. Drawing by Sherouk Mohamed (12) Crystal Delich Staff Writer Damaging effects Shut down those voices in your head that tell you your body is not “right” or that Having a negative body image can lead to serious issues. 48.4% you are a “bad” person. You can overpower those negative thoughts with positive eople look in the mirror and make judgements about ones. The next time you start to tear yourself down, look at your list of affirmations. their physical appearance. Their self image, whether Individuals often see it as a personal failure. Poor body im- 6 positive or negative, has a tremendous impact on age, which is linked to low self-esteem, can cause anxiety, P depression, impaired mental performance, dieting and eating their lives. Many factors determine someone’s self-percep- Illistration by Jenessa Mohn (12) 61.9% compare themselves to celebrities. tion and self-confidence. Social media such as Instagram, disorders. A severe form can manifest itself as Body Dys- Wear clothes that are comfortable and that make you feel good about your Twitter, Facebook and even Snapchat focuses on images and morphic Disorder or BDD. The person becomes so obsessed body. Work with your body not against it. how people appear. These posts are uploaded and shared with his/her flaws and appearance, that it affects relation- ships with friends and family. 7 thousands of times a day. Even though beauty standards set by society aren’t realis- 61.9% Searching for the perfect shape tic or healthy, people struggle to conform to them. The reality Become a critical viewer of social media messages. Pay attention to images, slogans, is people are different with a variety of shapes, colors and or attitudes that make you feel bad about yourself or your body. Protest these mes- Going to the mall and seeing Hollister dream boys and sizes. Metabolism varies from person to person. These fea- sages. Write a letter to the advertiser and avoid those companies and products. 52.2% said their abdomen is their least favorite part while 15.4% 8 PINK models unconsciously puts pressure on people to look tures are what makes every human unique. the same way in order to gain the approval of others. “It’s sad that a lot of people feel badly about their bodies. I said their legs and 9.7% said their chest. “As I look at all the models on the posters and pictures, I don’t think they realize that not everyone has the same body,. Do something nice for yourself, something that lets your body know you appreciate know it’s unrealistic to look exactly like that. It’s just plain Others don’t see you the way you see yourself. You may hate unhealthy, the things that the models go through to get that your body while someone else loves it,” Liz Brubakken (10) it. Take a bubble bath, make time for a nap or find a peaceful place outside to relax. ‘perfect look’, Meylani McCorvey (10) said. said. 9 Still, people strive to copy these perfect, yet unrealistic 52.2% bodies by starving themselves, excessively exercising or Finding peace Use the time and energy that you might have spent worrying about food, calories, and putting on layer after layer of makeup. your weight to do something to help others. Sometimes reaching out to other people “Adolescent females often feel despair and can become Having a positive attitude about oneself and one’s capa- Only 15.6% said they never have negative can help you feel better about yourself while making a positive change in the world. thoughts about their body image. 10 depressed when they are unable to conform to the ideal be- bilities brings happiness and enjoyment in life. It can elimi- ing portrayed on television and in movies. They find them- nate social anxiety and bring a person peace of mind which selves taking extreme measures to be more like their role reduces stress. models. Men are not immune to this either,” PhD Romeo “Feelings of happiness release endorphins into your body Vitelli from Psychology Today said. which creates even more happy feelings. When you’re hap- According to the Guardian and Confidence Coalition, py, you tend to not be as stressed. Reducing stress decreases 15.6% Signs of a negative self image 80.7 percent of men and 90 percent of women have expe- chances of depression of feelings of sadness,” Jacobson said. rienced anxiety about their physical appearance. Comments There are ways to improve body image. First, associate made by friends and family have a direct impact on one’s with positive, supportive people. Eliminate those negative Constantly weighing oneself on a scale and checking in the mirror or obsess- self esteem. voices and vibes. Look in the mirror and realize beauty goes ing about a body part that isn’t seen as perfect. “Starting at a very young age, parents and families need beyond what one sees. Avoid advertisements and images that to be aware of what they say about a kid’s body. It can make create feelings of superiority and comparison. Accept your- Signs of Negative Self Image a significant impact on their self image and social skills,” self by looking at yourself as a whole person and avoid fo- Angela Jacobson,Columbia Heights psychologist, said. cusing on your flaws. Being willing to take extreme measures to change the way one looks, such as repeated plastic surgery or extreme dieting. How males and Changes females view the through the perfect body decades Continually using negative terms to describe one’s appearance. Caitlin Kane Staff Writer Society’s view of the ideal body type In an attempt to find a most ideal. Women saw the “norm”, in 2014, lingerie com- ideal male body fairly muscular has changed for men Desperately wanting to look like a model or celebrity and being willing to do Download pany BlueBella surveyed 500 with toned abs and arms. Men’s and women over the whatever it takes to get just the right look. men and 500 women to deter- ideal for themselves is more years, influenced by any QR mine what common features muscular than the women’s. men and women identify as the Women found a slimmer figure pop culture and scanning perfect shape. to be more ideal than the curvy media. code app to According to the survey, figure men like. Feeling that one’s appearance must change in order to have fun, go on vacation, men found the hourglass form Dotted lines identify gender buy a bathing suit, go to prom, go on a date or enjoy some other life event. take a self in women, a small waist and self-perception. Figures show image test. Graphic by Caitlin Kane larger hips and bust to be the how the opposite sex sees them. Graphic courtesy of Tribune News Service 12 the January 29, 2016 Variety HH Film sheds light on concussion dangers Cailin Krueger Co-Editor in-chief actually lead to the death of many professional football n the educational film players. “Concussion”, which is That fact is troubling Ibased on a true story, on its own, but the NFL’s Will Smith plays Nigerian reaction compounds the forensic pathologist Dr. issue. The devastating Bennet Omalu. While dangers of concussions investigating the death of were kept from players by Mike Webster, a former the NFL. The organization Pittsburgh Steelers hired physicians to do false center, he discovers case studies on concussions CTE (Chronic Traumatic and the effects they have Encephalopathy), a on the brain. Spokesmen degenerative disease of the from the NFL lied to the brain which acts similar to public during interviews Alzheimer’s. stating that concussions Omalu determines and repetitive head trauma that CTE is caused by did not affect a football repetitive blows to the player’s long term health. head and comes to the The NFL did everything in conclusion that football its power in order to silence killed Mike Webster. In Dr. Omalu and his research response to his discoveries, about CTE. Omalu faced threats from Eventually, the NFL the NFL to shut down his was forced to acknowledge practice. Along with his Photo Courtesy of Tribune News Service the existence of CTE and fight against NFL, Omalu Dr. Bennet Omalu leaves a football training camp horrified after discovering the potential for athletes to end up with CTE. released information to the struggles to raise a family public. Unfortunately, the and become an American seemed like comic relief in business. and successful film. Mutiso performance more realistic. film discloses this after the citizen. the film because it came out Smith was effective was especially effective They add a sobering vibe impairment and death of Not a typical Will Smith of nowhere. and believable when he playing the convincing role to the dramatic movie. The many professional football movie, “Concussion” The biggest conflict in discovered the devastating of a concerned wife, and dark lighting effectively players. features the actor in a the movie involves the effects concussions were Wilson was intimidating as created a dingy, somber and Overall, “Concussion” is serious role. Because it is battle between the NFL and causing. An example of the head of the NFL. frightening mood. This was an educational film. While based on a true story, the Omalu’s findings. A deadly this is when Omalu goes to Technical aspects especially effective in the Smith does a decent job film gains credibility, and disorder that stems from watch a football game and enhanced the show as scene where Mike Webster of portraying Dr. Omalu, the audience focuses on the head trauma, CTE could cringes as he witnesses hard well. Set in Pittsburgh, was found dead in his truck some scenes seem to be seriousness of the situation. threaten the integrity and tackles the players sustain. the audience could see in a field. Natural light was thrown in the film for no Smith does a believeable existence of the National Supporting actors, Prema and hear the busy city used portraying a gloomy reason. Football players or job of portraying Dr. Football League. The Mutiso as Omalu’s wife, throughout the movie, yet day which added to the other contact sport athletes Omalu and his struggles. NFL generates $9 billion and his boss Albert Brooks, it did not take away from dark theme. would get more out of the At times though, Smith’s in a typical year. The film the head of the NFL, Luke the main plot. Parts of While the movie focuses film than the average movie acting seemed stilted and a states that if even 10% of Wilson, did a good job of the movie take place in on Omalu and his discovery goer. Those who don’t want bit awkward. An example American mothers decide acting as well. Working a mortuary since Omalu regarding head injuries, to be scared away from is when Omalu was football is too dangerous together, the star heavy is a forensic pathologist. its real purpose is to shed playing football should proposing to his girlfriend. for their sons to play, cast manages to pull off a These scenes, while a bit light on the degenerative think twice about seeing The relationship almost the NFL could go out of convincing performance disturbing, make Smith’s brain disease that can this revealing film. Dynamics hit high notes Jada Bell Staff Writer to be in the group, but I wanted it to be small. So, I decided to create two groups alk into CHHS at 7:00 AM, and which gave more students opportunities Wthe pleasant sound of harmonious to participate,” he said. “Each student that singing echoes through the halls as the tried out received a score out of 20. The Dynamics ensembles practice. top numbers were placed in Dynamics. The These two pop-contemporary music other numbers were put in the Dynamics groups sing a variety of pop, acapella, Select group.” hip hop, R&B and musical theatre Dynamics sings more acapella related selections. They perform these pieces songs and meets twice a week. Dynamic at high school choir concerts or at other Select gets together once a week and sings planned events. The director, vocal teacher more pop and musical theater genres. Alexander Jacques, agreed to take on the “This is my third year in Dynamics. responsibility of these groups, because he I enjoy it, because I love performing. It believes they give students opportunities to also makes me feel good being a part of sing a variety of music genres not offered this group. I would absolutely recommend in a typical choir class. these groups to anyone who loves music “I love singing and being involved in all and can sing,” Jesse Mickelson (11) said. aspects of the music department. Dynamics While these Dynamic groups are provides a great experience. We develop, only performing at choir concerts right in more depth, different singing skills now, Jacques is working on organizing a like breath support and correct posture,” mini-tour. The groups would perform at Sharianna Frauly-McCord (10) said. different venues for a variety of audiences. Dynamics members are chosen by an He would like to get the singers out into audition process which took place in early the community. His ultimate goal is to December. Each person came prepared incorporate these groups into the school with a pop song and performed for schedule as an actual class. Jacques. He listened for intonation, sound, Anyone who sings in the shower, loves breath support and range. Experience also learning music, and finds music inspiring factored into the decision. should consider auditioning for Dynamics Photo by Anahi Ordonez “Many people scored high enough next year. Mr. Alex Jacques accompanies the Dynamics group at their early morning practice. the January 29, 2016 13 HH Variety Top 12 Beauty Brands Women around the world seek ways to enhance beauty

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innesotan Ben Utecht led the Confusion or feeling as if in a fog Hasting Raiders to three state Mfootball appearances. A four year Amnesia surrounding the starter at the U of M, he went on to play traumatic event for the Indianapolis Colts where he earned a Super Bowl ring. Utecht signed a $9 Dizziness or “seeing stars” million 3 year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2008 but never got the chance Ringing in the ears to play for them. He suffered a major concussion in practice, his fifth overall, Nausea which ended his football career. He spoke about it with ESPN. Vomiting “I love football and had a great career, but I hope it isn’t going to be the reason Slurred speech I have serious consequences later on,” Utecht said. Delayed response to questions In 2013-14, 36 Twin Cities metropolitan public high schools reported 730 athletic Appearing dazed concussions to the Minnesota Department of Health. Researchers project an average Fatigue of 3000 statewide. The Center for Disease Control reports that number jump to Concentration and memory 1,000,000 nationwide in one year. complaints One of the most common injuries to sideline high school athletes, concussions Irritability and other personality range from mild to severe and can cause a Photo courtesy of MCT Campus changes variety of issues. Coach Gene Mountjoy of Menlo Park High School in Calif., has adopted a rugby style of The Mayo Clinic defines a concussion as tackling in response to the growing concern about concussions and other head injuries. a significant blow to the head, neck or upper Sensitivity to light and noise body resulting in the brain sliding and hitting the inside of one’s skull. Commonly a result Sleep disturbances of a collision while playing a contact sport, concussions can also be caused by sudden Psychological adjustment acceleration or deceleration of the head due problems and depression to impacts such as car accidents or being Information from Mayo Clinic violently shaken. Although symptoms can vary, the most common signs are ongoing law also requires coaches to remove any headaches, nausea, double or blurry athlete suspected of having a concussion vision, vomiting, confusion and loss of from play. In order to return, the athlete consciousness. These symptoms can appear must have an appropriate health official’s immediately after the impact or take a few signature and statement that they are days to develop. Depending on the severity concussion free. of the concussion, they can last anywhere Due to the recent information about the from a few days to weeks after the initial dangers of concussions, precautionary blow. Along with headaches and nausea, steps are being taken in youth, high school, many people who experience concussions collegiate and professional sports. An find themselves sensitive to light and sound. emphasis has been put on the importance Sophomore Kira Greenfield suffered of properly fitted, good quality equipment. a concussion her freshman year when “Concussions are serious, because they she was elbowed in the back of her head affect your brain, and your brain controls while playing basketball. Her head quickly all of your body. The best thing to prevent moved forward and snapped backwards, concussions is making sure that you have giving her whiplash. Greenfield found the good fitting equipment,” Heights athletic hardest part of recovery to be regaining her trainer Tina Hackley said. ability to concentrate. Coaches are being better educated and “Looking at anything with a screen was trained by completing that online course really hard. I couldn’t focus on anything every three years. Practices are also being which made keeping up with schoolwork altered in an attempt to prevent or lessen a challenge. I had a headache for a week Photo courtesy of MCT Campus the number of concussions, and coaches straight,” she said. Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Cameron left the game early with a concussion are making sure that players are using When athletes report concussion like after a hit by Oakland Raiders Brandian Ross during their game on October 26, 2014. proper technique. symptoms, or are suspected of having a “Teaching the right skills and techniques concussion, they must be evaluated by an they should not be taken lightly. Although primarily in boxers, but recent studies is necessary. Even with good equipment, athletic trainer or medical professional. most do not cause permanent brain have shown it to affect other individuals as concussions can still happen. Having After gathering as much information damage, overtime, individuals who have well. Symptoms of CTE include memory proper form helps prevent that,” Hackley as possible about the injury, the doctor experienced multiple concussions may loss, difficulty controlling impulsive or said. will check the athlete’s vision, hearing, acquire lasting impairments that can limit erratic behavior, impaired judgment and “There was a new rule this year in balance, strength, coordination, reflexes their ability to perform everyday tasks. behavioral disturbances such as aggression football that we couldn’t have more than and memory. Allowing the brain to fully heal before an and depression. Over time, the brain starts an hour of hitting in practice each week,” “Imaging modalities like CT scans, athlete returns to play is crucial. to lose mass and neurological signals Ben Rogotzke (9) said. MRIs, and PET scans are effective in “There is evidence that if you have become weaker. “We took baseline tests in lacrosse, determining structural abnormalities in another brain injury when you haven’t To prevent a second brain injury, so if we are ever suspected of having a the brain after a traumatic injury. Many recovered from a concussion, the recovery individuals must be cleared by an athletic concussion, we could take the test again concussion events that require a visit to can be very prolonged and possibly result in trainer or medical professional before and they can compare results,” Sejla Ceric the Emergency Department will involve an long-term effects,” Piedmont neurologist, returning to contact play. In fall of 2011, (12) said. imaging test. Most imaging techniques can Jeffery English M.D, said. the Minnesota State Legislature passed the Concussions are dangerous; they need to reveal skull fractures, internal bleeding and According to www. “Concussion Law”, which requires online be taken seriously. lesions on the brain. This helps determine concussionfoundation.org, Chronic concussion training for all coaches and “It’s time for us to make our brains whether or not the athlete is concussed,” Dr. Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a officials every three years. A certificate the number one priority with education Barry M. Jordan, consulting neurologist at progressively degenerative disease, affects of program completion must be presented and awareness. That way we can change the Sports Concussion Institute said. those who have suffered from multiple to the Minnesota Youth Athletic Service the way we approach the health of our Because concussions are brain injuries, brain injuries. CTE was believed to exist before the first game of the season. The athletes,” Utecht said to MPR News. the January 29, 2016 15 HH Sports Swimmers soak up success Haley Nelson Staff Writer and strategy that goes into swimming long distance. n unforgiving You need to know how sport, swimming to find your steady pace Alosers and winners and when to really push are often determined by a yourself,” William Cooke tenth of a second or a bad (11) said. start or turn. In relay races, four Matching up against swimmers form a team. bigger schools has taken They each swim a different its toll on the Columbia leg of the race. All must Heights High School have good communication boys swim team in the skills and flawless timing. past but not anymore. On One false start can December 15, they finally disqualify the entire relay broke their losing streak team. by beating South St. Paul “When I pick a relay 97-84. It marked their first team, I pick people who win in 11 years. work well with others and Schools are generally are always encouraging, placed in conferences with because relays can get other schools matching stressful,” Eckstrom said. their size. For close to nine All swimmers in the years, Columbia Heights relay must be positive and had been in the AA be able to handle pressure. conference, which often They depend on each other includes larger schools. In for success. One poor August of 2015, the swim performance affects the team made the move to the Photo by Anahi Ordonez whole relay. A conference. Sam Stockwell (12) dives in after Adler Burton (11) to swim the free style portion of the medley relay against Fridley. The combination of “Now that we are in the dedication, hard work, correct conference, the determination. Not everyone is suited to Olympic swimmer James must be able to sustain and being put in the right competition will be better “It was awesome. being a sprinter. According Gibson said. a strong pace for many conference has given the and push the swimmers Everybody really pushed to professor of exercise “I like sprinting because yards. Distance demands boys swim team a boost harder,” coach Blair themselves and swam science, Dr. David Costill, of the rush and exhilaration dedication and a certain in the winning direction. Eckstrom said. really well,” Nick Hosch upper body strength is a you feel before and while mindset. They intend to make it The win against South (12) said. key factor in being a good you are swimming,” Ben “Distance is difficult stick. St. Paul wasn’t a fluke. All swimmers must sprinter. Another major Bardell (11) said. because you need to have “These past few meets The boys took home a work equally hard, but component is having a While it requires many good pace work. A race is have given all of the guys second win only days their training may differ good set of lungs. of the same skills, distance never won at the beginning. a taste of winning that later against Minneapolis depending on their event. “Each breath you take swimming focuses on You have to conserve your has motivated us to work Southwest with a score of First are the sprinters. costs valuable milliseconds different conditioning. energy for the final burst,” harder. That’s what we 91-87. Credit for the wins These swimmers go all which could be used to To be a successful long Eckstrom said. plan to do,” Adler Burton also go to hard work and out for a short distance. power through the water,” distance swimmer, one “There is more thought (11) said.

Photo by Anahi Ordonez Photo by Anahi Ordonez Dylan Nichols (8) swims the fly stroke in the individual medley against Fridley on Jan. 7. During the second length of the individual medley, Dylan Nichols (8) swims the backstroke. 16 the January 29, 2016 Opinion HH Merits of going meatless Going vegetarian proves meat eaters. Without meat, the body lacks healthy if done properly iron, vitamin B-12, vitamin D, calcium, zinc Lexi Dmytruk and riboflavin. According to Kris Gunnars of Staff Writer authoritynutrition.com, men need 56 grams of protein a day, and women need 46. eing a vegetarian affects more than just Most meat eaters actually consume more what’s on the dinner table. Eliminating protein than the body needs. Too much protein Bmeat from one’s diet has many health can take calcium from the bones causing benefits. osteoporosis. Excessive protein intake can also Experts at Zenhabits affirm that becoming cause kidney failure. Vegetarians can bypass the a vegetarian, reduces an individual’s risk of problem by eating non-meat food rich in protein developing heart disease and colorectal, ovarian such as cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, nuts, and breast cancer. beans, chia seeds and milk. There are other reasons as well why people As with most changes, switching to switch to being vegetarians. These include a vegetarianism should be a gradual process.Its reduced chance of food poisoning, not wanting imperative to research to avoid harming one’s to contribute to the suffering of animals, weight body. One can start by removing red meat loss and helping the environment. from the diet. Then slowly, other meats can be Being a vegetarian helps the environment eliminated so it isn’t a shock to the body. Meals because the production of meat uses large should be pre-planned and people need to be amounts of natural resources such as water, willing to try new foods. Illistration by Jenessa Mohn fossil fuel and topsoil. Rainforests are impacted I was a vegetarian for a year and a half. I because they are cut down the raise livestock. made the switch because I saw a PETA stand Different Types of Vegetarians “I became a vegetarian because I didn’t want at a music festival. They explained the way to participate in killing animals for food,” Heidi animals were treated, and I agreed it was Vegans do not consume any animal products. Leibfried (12) said. inhumane. I started simply by taking meat out of If done properly, vegetarians make healthier my diet for a few meals each week. Eventually, choices. They are more conscious of what they I made the full transition. Maintaining a Lacto Vegetarians do not consume any red eat. Since meat is out, fruits, veggies and other healthy diet was difficult for me because or white meat, fish or eggs. They do eat dairy alternatives must be incorporated into one’s diet. healthy alternatives were not always available. products. The result is healthier eating. I eventually switched back to eating meat, “Appropriately planned vegetarian diets, because I could feel my body weakening, since including vegan diets, are healthier, nutritionally I couldn’t find the perfect balance, which made Ovo Vegetarians do not consume any red or adequate, and may provide health benefits in the it difficult. white meat, fish or dairy products. They do eat prevention and treatment of certain diseases,” People should be encouraged to try out eggs. the Journal of the American Dietetic Association being a vegetarian but only when it is done said. correctly, one can feel tangible difference in the Pescatarians do not consume any red or white “You feel lighter, not in a skinny way, but in body. Providing the body with all the necessary the way that you’re not slowed down by the fats nutrients and energy can be challenging. Those meat. They do eat fish. and grease found in meat,” Leibfried said. are able to accomplish this, see positive results If done incorrectly, being a vegetarian can in every aspect of their lives. Whether one Flexitarians follow a plant based diet, but meat be detrimental. Those who fail to balance their chooses to eat meat or to just veggies and non is occasionally added to meals. diets can actually end up less healthy than meat foods, the key is to find a healthy balance.

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It’s all about is illegal to harass anyone replace humans to be funny when care about how we present J ourselves,” Jacqueline perception. because of their race, they hurt or offend Mendez Chaves (10) said. Inappropriate jokes religion, gender or identity. esigned to improve life, technology has brought us others. Making fun of directed towards certain This includes offensive inventions, medical advances and conveniences at one’s race, religion, In a research project D lead by Western Carolina groups can affect how jokes. If a person breaks an ever increasing speed. A person could feasibly have gender or identity is students perform in the this law, depending on all his/her needs met without ever leaving the house. simply unacceptable. University psychology professor Thomas E. Ford, classroom, how they view the circumstances, he/ But as the world shifts into an online society, face to The definition of themselves and how they she could be suspended face interaction is still necessary, and humans cannot political correctness is it was discovered that exposure to sexist humor value life. This makes or expelled from a school be replaced with technology. the avoidance of forms these politically incorrect district. They may even Shopping, homework and even scheduling doctor of expression or action could potentially lead to malicious feelings and jokes a form of bullying. be fined or serve jail time. visits can now be done online. As convenient as this is, that are perceived to According to Adults have consequences relying totally on technology for our every need seems exclude or insult groups discrimination towards women. StopBullying.gov, kids for making politically short-sighted since technology can and will fail. Power of people who are who are bullied may incorrect jokes as well. outages, internet crashes and system hacks slam the socially disadvantaged Sexist jokes don’t just take digs at women. experience negative If reported to Human breaks on productivity and can be frustrating to those or discriminated physical, school, and Resources, depending who rely on technology alone to accomplish tasks. against. Offensive Men are targeted as well. Society paints males as mental health issues on how extreme the “It’s frustrating when technology crashes. The jokes violate this by such as depression and harassment was, adults internet stopped working when I was in the middle of grouping minorities and strong, tall and handy. Its ridiculous to think every anxiety. They can develop could lose their job. finishing my homework assignment. I had to start all generalizing people by unhealthy eating habits Although laws have over, because none of it saved,” Stephanie Avalos (12) gender or race. male will fit this picture. When they don’t, too often and a loss of interest in been put in place, it won’t said. A group often activities they used to always stop people from Although it allows quick access to an endless attacked by society is the sarcastic jokes start to fly. enjoy. Forty-nine states telling inappropriate jokes supply of information and sources, what good is that women. The common recognize the devastation and making offensive if the system fails? Technology, generally powered comment “like a girl” Just as inappropriate as sexist jokes, racist jokes hit inappropriate jokes can comments privately, by electricity, can be unpredictable. Machines and brings shame to females cause. To change this, strict electronically and on software cannot replace the reliability that humans even though it may nerves. Jokes that poke fun at a race, cultural food or laws have been passed social media. People provide. Depending on technology alone can prove be phrased as a joke. prohibiting the practice of need to realize how disastrous. According to the U.S. Federal Energy #Likeagirl campaign clothing are unacceptable. They promote racism. telling inappropriate jokes much their jokes could Regulation Commission, if terrorists were to knock was started by the that constitute bullying. potentially harm someone out 9 of the 55 substations that power the country, the feminine hygiene group, Every racist joke creates a sense of exclusion. Laws may vary from and be morally more country could suffer a coast to coast black out for up Always, to advocate state to state, but they responsible. to 18 months. that women are equal “When people make jokes about Africans, all follow a set of 11 key When offensive jokes There is also the point that technology is impersonal. to men. A survey components. are made and used against As much as society would like to believe that emojis conducted by Always it makes me think that they’re ignorant because “I think this law helps others, people need to can accurately portray what one is feeling, they can’t found that 72% of girls our community. A lot of speak up against them replace actually seeing or hearing a person’s voice and feel limited by society they don’t know about my culture. They’re making times kids will take their or report it to an adult or seeing facial experssions. and 89% feel pressured jokes too far and don’t superior. Laughter may be “Through texting, you don’t get to see the other to act proper and fun of things that, a lot of the time, aren’t even true,” realize the effect it has on good for the soul, and at persons reactions and hear how their voice changes. ladylike. others. The law helps kids the moment, but not if it It’s also confusing when your read something and “I have felt limited Manyi Ayuk (11) said. Although by definition be more aware of what damages someone else’s don’t know if the other person is being sarcastic or because of my gender. they’re saying,” Dean of feelings. what their tone is. You just don’t feel as connected,” jokes are said in fun, they Tenzin Nyima (12) said. Humans need interaction. “Social support and interaction are some of the most important factors in predicting the physical health and well-being of everyone, ranging from childhood through older adults. Although social interaction is complex, it is vital to human health, both mentally and physically,” psychologist Suzanna Kovacova said. “Unplugging” and reconnecting with those that matter will allow one to get back in touch with the people they care about. “We can lose sigh of ourselves and get wrapped up in our gadegets and forget to pay attention to the things happening around us,” Shirwa Abdullahi (12) said. “People are becoming too attached to their phones and technology. It seems like some let it control them,” Adrienne Samuels (11) said. Huffington post writer, Liegh Weingus concluded on a “smart phone cleanse”, allowing herself to use her phone only for work purposes. After 31 days, she reported her results. “I felt happier and more authentically connected when I separated myself from my phone. But what I truly came to understand is that constant smartphone use is now very ingrained in me -- and everyone -- and it’s not good,” Weingus said. “We aren’t doing anything ourselves anymore. If technology disappeared, we would all be lost in the world,” Jada Bell (12) said. Technology has allowed humans to accomplish amazing things that wouldn’t have been possible without it. But as society becomes more dependent on electronics, the emphasis on intrapersonal communications diminishes. We must stop this. As much as technology has advanced, and will continue to do so, nothing will be able to replace human beings.

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18 the January 29, 2016 Opinion HH Should minimum wage be increased? Raising minimum Boosting wages would wage would cut jobs increase opportunities Farhiya Barqadle Shirwa Abdullahi Staff Writer Staff Writer inimum wage was created to illions of Americans rely on the provide a bottom-line income minimum wage to meet their Mfor workers. Its purpose is not to Mbasic needs. As cost of living make people wealthy but to allow them to expenses increase, the demand for higher get by. Members of the Democratic Party, wages intensifies. The increase must like Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, happen unilaterally just to maintain the are fighting to raise the federal minimum status quo. to $15 per hour. While this sounds good in state, city and town in the United States,” Enforced by the Department of Labor stimulate the economy by increasing the theory, it would be disastrous to put into Alan B. Krueger, former chairman for under the Fair Labor Standards Act demand for jobs. A 2015 survey conducted practice. People do not understand that President Obama’s Council of Economic (FLSA), minimum wage is the lowest by the Small Business Majority found that increasing the wage that much would cause Advisers, said. dollar per hour income employers roughly 60% of small business owners multiple problems, the biggest one being a Many small business owners believe must legally pay workers. States can support raising the minimum wage to loss of jobs for thousands of people. that a raise in the minimum wage would individually choose to raise that wage $12 an hour. Minimum wage would help “We should work with employers to force them to downsize their workforces higher than the federal limit. boost unemployment, and protect the least help them expand apprenticeships and or initiate a hiring freeze, which shuts “Raising the minimum wage isn’t powerful members of our country. other opportunities down all non-essential just pro-worker; it’s “Research show that for workers to “learn hiring and causes a pro-economic growth,” raising wages would while they earn,” reduction in employee hours Economist Thomas have very little effect and to generate and/or benefits. Perez said. on employment,” Nobel better pathways from Fifteen an hour “A higher minimum wage Increasing the laureate Christopher Sims high school and “ is a good idea. However, minimum wage would “Research said. community colleges is beyond interna- I think there are potential be a positive move for shows raising wages Raising the minimum to high-paying jobs. side effects on the economy a number of reasons. wage would help the Trying to accomplish tional experience that could make that $15 not First, it would help would have very 1.3 million students this by simply making and could well be seem like as big of a raise as build the spending little effect on em- struggling with mounting 15 the new 10, in it appears to be,” art teacher power of all Americans, college debt. terms of minimum counterproductive. Dane Hodges said. especially low-income ployment An increase in wages wage increases, Raising the minimum families and young -Christophor Sims could make a significant could potentially -Alan B. Krueger wage, would also force adults. Research ” difference for the young generate more harm ” small businesses to move conducted by economist working class, allowing than good.” Harry operating dollars away from James Galbraith found them to avoid piling up J. Holzer, writer for expansion and inventory. that raising the minimum wage would debt. Statistics from the Department of Fortune Magazine, said. Economists David Neumark and William raise the standard of living and incomes of According to research done by Douglas Wascher point out that small businesses nearly 28 million Americans. Labor concluded that the average full- Holtz-Eakin, president of the Conservative which are unable to pay higher wages “A lot of my family members are time minimum wage worker earns nearly Think Tank Manhattan Institute, raising will simply choose between workforce immigrants. They work hard just to make $14,500 a year. This would be beneficial the minimum wage to $15 per hour would reduction and passing the higher cost on ends meet. Raising the minimum wage to college students who don’t work full result in the loss of a million jobs, because to customers. would help save them from the stress and time. employers would not be able to afford The minimum wage should not be raised frustration of not being able to support “Paying for my college tuition has to pay all of their employees. Raising to $15. One of the stated goals of the Fair themselves and the people they love,” always been something on my mind, and the minimum wage also makes it more Labor Standards Act is to “protect the Jessica Velez (11) said. raising the minimum wage could make expensive for companies to hire younger educational opportunities of minors.” As Those against increasing the minimum that a reality,” Jorge Almanzar (12) said. and lower-skilled workers. work becomes more expensive for small wage state it would put a burden on small Raising the minimum wage could help “Fifteen an hour is beyond businesses, managers can’t afford to hire businesses, and it would cause hardworking international experience and could well be workers leaving more teens and workers Americans to lose their jobs. Opponents, revitalize the stagnant job market, while counterproductive. Although some high- out of luck. While it’s true that people including over 600 economists and Nobel boosting America’s weakened economy. wage cities and states could probably should earn an honest wage they can live laureates Joseph Stiglitz and Robert Solow, It would allow all Americans to keep up absorb a $15-an-hour minimum wage on, it needs to be reasonable and should be sent a letter to President Barack Obama and with the ever increasing cost of living. with little or no job loss, it is far from thought about long before being put into members of Congress in January of 2014 It would be a win for everyone, and it clear that the same could be said for every place throughout the United States. claiming that raising wages could actually should be considered by the Congress.

Photo by Amber Beyer Photo by Anahi Ordonez Farhiya Barqadle (12) reflects raising the minimum wage couldlead to loosing her job. A higher minimum wage gives Shirwa Abdullahi(12) an opportunity to save money. 19 the January 29, 2016 Opinion HH Refugees seek shelter in the US

Photo courtesy of Tribune News Service Zaatari, one of the worlds largest refugee camps located in Jordan provides shelter to over 80,000 Syrian refugees. Families must find a new way of life under than less ideal conditions. fatima jeylani news editor (12) said. America. Allegations involving Muslims and the fact that The Obama administration stated it would allow many terrorists practice the Islamic faith, lead people to he Syrian refugee crisis has caused an uproar, 10,000 refugees into the United States next year. Since associate Islam with terrorism. They forget that radicals sparking debate, fear and protest among the 2011, 1,500 have been accepted into the country. can form within any faith. Christian groups such as the TAmerican people. In response, almost half of the states have voiced Klu Klux Klan (KKK) have committed acts of terrorism, The issue encompasses a multitude of conflicts that disapproval over Obama’s decision. but no association was made between terrorists and date back to 2011 when teenagers in Syria peacefully So, the debate continues. Should the US accept more Christians. protested against President Bashar Al-Assad and his Syrian refugees? The answer must be, absolutely. First, “Islamophobia is only based on ignorance. If people authoritarian regime. This rise of the Arab Spring, a it is the humanitarian duty of this great country to assist were actually educated about Islam, their opinions of series of anti-government protests and uprisings across others in times of trouble. These refugees come from Muslims would change, and they wouldn’t think that the Middle East, triggered support from other Syrians. war torn homes seeking comfort and support for their way,” Šejla Ceric (12) said. They demanded for President Assad’s resignation and a families. Even though radical Islam is a problem and could more democratic government. Still, the president refused Another reason is that it will bring diversity to this threaten this country, Americans should not react and to step down and gave military orders to stop the dissent. country. America is well known as a melting pot of operate out of fear. The majority of Muslims everywhere This only solidified the protesters, leading to a civil war races and religions. Instead of trying to combat this, it condemn these acts. that, according to the United Nations (UN), has left more should be encouraged. More people will generate more “There are over a billion Muslims, and only a small than 250,000 dead. money, which will also stimulate the economy. percentage are extremists. Radicals don’t give a good This issue also centers on religious conflict. Radical “Besides the humanitarian piece, economically, portrayal of the Islamic faith. You can see this at Heights. Islamic groups are generating more terror. Islamic State the US needs immigrants because our fertility rate is No Muslim students are acting aggressivly or like the in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), has taken control of Syrian dropping. This means women are having fewer children media shows,” Omar said. territories and are committing violent acts against each year. Bringing in immigrants will make up for that Refugees are humans. The lives of the Syrians have humankind. Ethnic tension between Shia and Sunni loss,” World History teacher Kristin Johnson said. been endangered, and they seek safety. America, a nation Muslims has pitted these groups against one another. One reason some Americans fear letting refugees made of immigrants who fled oppression and war from Since 2011, these political, religious, and ethnic into the country is because of the recent November their homelands, should understand the dilemma of the conflicts have forced more than 9 million Syrians to flee attacks, orchestrated by ISIS that left civilians dead and refugees. The United States needs to create a workable their homes. These refugees have taken shelter in the wounded. The devastation was felt around the world. system that allows millions of refugees into this nation. neighboring countries of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Lebanon, Because ISIS occupies parts of Syria, US citizens are Europe stepped up initiative by accepting them in large Iraq and Jordan. Six point-five million are internally afraid radical members will enter the country. It poses quantities. America should do the same. displaced within Syria, leaving millions seeking new risks many are not willing to take. President Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “The only homes. They are looking to Americans. “The Syrian refugees are running from ISIS, so to say thing to fear is fear itself.” Americans cannot let fear “It’s a good idea that we’re helping the refugees, but that they support them or they are apart of them is kind overpower judgment regarding this humanitarian crisis. we need to make sure we have the proper resources of a backwards idea,” Said Omar (12) said. We need to start acting on the American ideals of justice to do so. I am proud that my home country, Turkey, is Islamophobia, the dislike and fear of Muslims, has and freedom and provide sanctuary for the Syrian taking a stand and providing for them,” Elif Erashin added to the resistance of allowing Syrian refugees into refugees.

Photo courtesy of Tribune News Service Photo courtesy of Tribune News Service Photo courtesy of Tribune News Service Zaatari, refugee camp in Jordan has no running water for residents. Syrian, Ahmed Fankhoor, 18, has no job, food, or place to sleep. A Syrian refugee takes shelter in the Brazillian city, Sao Paulo. 20 the January 29, 2016 Variety HH “The Show” highlights local talent adrienne Samuels Staff Writer his own compositions after college. Kuether met Koza ntertaining and easy at Grace Trinity church to listen to, acoustic when both were performing Emusic filled the musical numbers. Kuether Performing Arts Center contacted Koza after on January 8th when checking out some of his “The Show” debuted. music and asked if he’d be The concert showcased interested in performing Heights’ talent and featured in The Show, Koza was a professional artist, Chris honored. Koza. Proceeds went to “It was a little nerve- fund expenses for the wracking to perform senior class All Night Party. at Columbia Heights. Junior Manyi Ayuk These students have such opened The Show with talent and charismatic vocal music teacher personalities. When I got Alexander Jacques the offer, I knew I had to accompanying her on the bring my A-game,” Koza piano. Ayuk’s passion for said. music was sparked when As opposed to Ayuk’s she was just six years pop covers, Morazan’s old. Instead of watching faith songs and The Lost’s cartoons on Saturday modern interpretation of mornings, she tuned in to folk, Koza stuck to his the VH1 Top 20 Music roots and performed classic Video Countdown. She folk pieces including his began to write her own song “The Wolves and The music in 4th grade but has Ravens”, that was featured never performed any of her in the 2013 Hollywood film originals. The Secret Life of Walter “Everyone has Mitty. something they keep to Photo by Adrienne Samuels Acting as a one themselves. For me, it is Kuether and Vanderpoel start their set by playing “Warmer Place” the first song that will be featured on their debut album. man show, he sang and my original music. I don’t played the guitar and the ever think I will release any excited to see what comes Like Ayuk, Morazan albums. That changed them inspiration. The Lost harmonica. original recordings simply next,” she (11) said. performed three covers at when they shared some of is currently working on “Koza’s performance because I don’t want to. Alumnus Quentin the show: “The King is their music with friends and writing and recording their stood out to me from the That’s what I intended Thomas (2015) joined Among Us” by Elevation received strong positive debut album, The Story of others. He played his when I first started writing Ayuk on stage for her final Worship, “Mi Bien Pastor” reactions. Us. harmonica, guitar and sang my own music, and I think two numbers. The audience by Twice and “Oceans” by “It was incredible to “It’s a concept album. into a special microphone that’s how I’d prefer it to loved their performance of Hillsong United. hear my two best friends Every song sums up a small that created an echo effect stay.” she said. current pop hits. The headline act produce something so chapter of the whole story. all at once. I was really Ayuk performed three Former Heights senior featured The Lost, made up amazing. They’re both so We’re really excited to start impressed, I’ve never seen covers: “Fix You” by Gaby Morazan followed of seniors Blake Kuether extremely talented; it’s recording together. We’ve someone do all of that Coldplay, “Like I’m Gonna them. She accompanied and Elijah Vanderpoel. An overwhelming. I’m so both been in previous at the same time,” Tony Lose You” by Meghan herself with an acoustic acoustic duo of guitars, proud of their work and bands, but I feel that the Miller (12) said. Trainor and “Fallin’” by guitar. Her passion piano and vocal harmonies, can’t wait to see what’s music we’re creating is our Fans can check out Alicia Keys. for music began in the two entertained the ahead for them,” Amanda biggest accomplishment The Lost on Facebook “I was worried that kindergarten. As she grew, audience with their original Meyer (12) said. to date. I’m excited to and YouTube. More it may be a disaster. It’s her love of music did as material. They created the The duo began to see what the future has in information on Chris been so long since I’ve well. band in the winter of 2015 write and share more of store,” Kuether said. Koza can be accessed at performed in public. I’ve “Music isn’t just a with the goal of writing their music. If an event The Show concluded chriskoza.com. always been more of a passion, it’s who I am. If music to express the happened, they wrote about with guest performer and The concert treated ‘sing by myself in my I’m not listening to music challenges and experiences it. If something changed, local artist, Chris Koza. He audience members to an room’ kind of person. I felt or singing, I’m not happy,” that life brings. The initial their music expressed it. began writing, recording, evening of poised talent ready though, and now I’m Morazan said. intention wasn’t to make They wait for fate to bring performing and producing and relaxing music.

Photo by Jade Luttrell Photo by Jade Luttrell Photo by Jade Luttrell Ayuk captures the audience’s attention as she sings “Fix You”. Morazan sings and plays a cover of “The King is Among Us”. Koza performs one of his songs “The Wolves and the Raven”.