This looks really good! Love the collage idea. Maybe We used the same strawberry clipart. Just add picture about the end of the year in the blank thought i’d point that out. Other than that space. Maybe a cap and gown pic or something like cute! Just get rid of the excess background that. - Evelyn on that picture of the field. -gracie

I know its not possible with the mentorship and SPECIFICS: 21 7 20 stuff, but I miss the software used - pixlr.com/e Really good! Love the collage look image size - 2650 x 4096 other style so much. of it and it all fits together really Strawberry Looks ok, i feel like the title font - jarots (440p-ish) well. - sophie size of the article titles everything else font - amaranth Festival are small -reag issue # - 80ish p By: Mo Serafin school info - 70ish p Get the who, what, when, where and why of this year’s There’s a lot going on articles to highlight Strawberry Festival. here so I don’t know - strawberry festival - 2 - mo serafin how to feel about it, but Details on page 2! - prom - 4/5 - reagan white it’s put together well so - finance club - 4/5 - evelyn ealey there’s that. Maybe try - broadway - 8 - madelyn prickett cropping some extra - homework - 6 - devin clegg backgrounds out on i like the collage style, fits pictures then make the together nicely articles bigger but - laura other than that I’m not sure. Looks good! - Caroline The night of nights: Prom 2021 By: Reagan White

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I really like the More on pages 4-5! The show must go on colors and the The photos need some tweaking, but besides that I think it looks pretty good. - elle By: Evelyn Ealey way the photos Broadway is back, baby! Learn more about how New York are arranged. plans on returning I really like the photo of scroggs with the lacrosse team; it adds fan-favorites to Nice job! - Lola a nice touch. Great job on picking the photos. I like all the stage! article descriptions; they caught my interest. The only thing i Turn to page 8 for details! have to add is that some photos are not aligned. Some photos PhotosPhoto courtesy courtesy of Twitter, of LIly Margaret Margeson Margeson also have borders while others dont, so itd be nice to stay consistent. Excellent job! -mo 2 In the News 2 You managed to Often mistaken for the space things out dangerous "murder Strawberry Festival hornet," the Eastern By: Mo Serafin Cicada Killer is a non well but at the same threatening wasp that Flowers are blooming, trees are blossoming and the beginning of a new season is well underway. preys on cicadas to time there’s a little With these changes in weather and scenery, one of the most entertaining events to attend this time of the year control their population is the Strawberry Festival, a week-long festival held at Walter Elisha Park in Fort Mill. Junior Liam numbers. This year's too much space (like Snodgrass says, “It is a really fun event, and I love attending it every year! I am only going if they require brood of cicadas will likely emerge at the Love the the line thing), masks, distancing and if I am vaccinated.” According to the South Carolina Strawberry Festival Facebook end of April, when the page, “The town is committed to keeping the spirit of the festival alive through a variety of smaller in-person temperature perhaps bring some and virtual events while keeping safety as our top priority.” This year, the festival took place from Friday, underground is warm pictures April 23 to Saturday, May 1. enough. things together and Classic events such as the Strawberry Pageant and car show were joined by new events, such as a Photo courtesy of Lily Margeson Strawberry Sprint & Stroll 5K and a music and movie night. On opening day, there was a ceremony and layout! put some clipart in. beginning at 8:30 AM, followed by the South Carolina Little Miss Strawberry Festival Pageant for ages five Great job! - Caroline to 13. On Saturday the 24, the Teen, Miss and Ms. Strawberry Festival Pageants were held, as well as the - Lola Strawberry Sprint and Stroll. The festival also featured vendors selling local treats, many of which were Cicadas: Coming Spring 2021 strawberry themed! Competitions were held throughout the week, offering prizes that range from cash to gift cards for local businesses. The festival was free for all, but parking was limited. By: Lily Margeson There were plenty of opportunities to engage in fun activities and support local businesses, and Cicada season is coming, and this year’s brood is predicted anyone could participate. The only paid event was the Spring Artisan Market, which was six dollars per adult to be the most widespread yet. Brood X last emerged in 2004, and four dollars for a child up to the age of 11. One can find more information at incidentally drowning out a PGA golf tournament, for a few weeks to www.scstrawberryfestival.com or by visiting the Strawberry Festival official Facebook page. If you missed mate, lay eggs and die. 17 years later, the children of the previous the fun this year, make sure to plan to attend next year. generation are now ready to resurface, producing a four-week screamfest across most of the East coast. Looks good! Good Most cicada species emerge every year, but North America is The Strawberry Festival was held on April 23 through May 1. Plenty of home to the only periodical cicada species: that is, ones who emerge strawberry-based fun activities were available for all ages! looks a little plain ?? idk but i like the job needs a little tlc every 14-17 years. There are 15 different broods, each assigned a pictures ! Roman numeral for the order in which they appear, and Brood X Photo courtesy of South Carolina Strawberry Festival Facebook page happens to have the largest range and population density. They will be - laura -reag visible—and more likely audible—as far west as Illinois, north as New York and south as Georgia. When the insects emerge depends on the temperature, requiring the temperature eight inches below ground to be at least 64° Fahrenheit, which will likely occur at the end of Newest addition to Fort Mill April. Scientists speculate that they time their hatching at such odd By: Evelyn Ealey intervals to prevent predation. Cicadas are an easy target, but most The Fort Mill area is no stranger to construction, and as the town continues to grow, so does its predators have one or 10-year cycles, so even the most deft predators need for convenient and quality healthcare. With more families moving in, Fort Mill residents are in need will be overwhelmed by large numbers of cicadas at seemingly of a closer hospital to prevent the commute to Charlotte or Rock Hill. The wish of many has finally come It’s probably because i am using my random times. They pose no threat to humans, though with large, true, with the lot at the intersection of Highway 160 and Highway 21 becoming the site of a new medical ipad, but the titles look a little off. I black bodies and red eyes, cicada species from Brood X may seem facility. scary. Others, however, find comfort in them: “The sweet sound of agree that there seems to be a little Looks really good, it just looks a little plain Although construction is just now beginning, the hospital has been in the works for over a decade. cicadas lulls me to sleep at night while I look out my window in the In 2006, Piedmont Medical purchase of the 40-acre lot for $11 million was approved and planning began. too much space, so definitely add compared to the other pages. - sophie moonlight,” Coach Ambrose said. “Their buzzing and tripping However, Novant Health, Atrium Health and Hospital Partners of America Inc. also wanted to compete for abound, their sweet sounds surround. Cicadas.” some clipart. I'm a stickler for the acreage, sparking a plethora of legal battles. Novant and Hospital Partners of America eventually As for the sound of cicadas, males make this noise to attract dropped their offers, but the clash continued among Piedmont and Atrium. Piedmont Medical won the first alignment, and some articles could females. By flexing the muscles around their ribcage (called the case, but it was later overturned in 2011 in favor of Atrium and overturned again in favor of Piedmont in meet that two-block border. Other tymbal), the sound reverberates in their mostly-hollow abdomens and 2014. Piedmont gained complete custody of the land plot in early 2019, and construction began earlier this produces a sound for which the ladies go crazy. After a female cicada than some adjusting, it’s a solid page. year. selects her mate, she lays eggs in tree limbs, exposing tree sap on The structure itself will be approximately 200,000 square feet and will house 100 beds, an -mo which the cicada young will eventually feed. The next Brood X emergency room, operating rooms and a helipad. The hospital will also provide neonatal and obstetric care. generation of cicadas will surface in 2038, meaning the other 14 However, trauma treatment and heart surgeries will not take place at the facility and will be relegated to the nice job!!! not a whole broods, which are fortunately smaller, will appear in the meantime. Not much going on on this Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill. lot to say; this is a Love ‘em or hate ‘em, the cicadas are coming. After they die, The project is expected to cost $170 the East will be littered with their empty shells, but at least it will be page. Other than that, I like the solid page and you million to construct and will continue to expand quiet again. don’t have a lot of throughout the years. The estimated completion of organization! - Adriana the hospital is December 2022, just in time for the work to do revising. cold and flu season. Many students are eager for Nice job! There weren’t -lily :0) the new facility to open and appreciate its proximity to the school. Freshman Bryce Hartman many spacing and says, “I think that newer hospitals in the area and closer to the school will be beneficial because injured students can get there [hospital] faster.” overlap issues. You There is a new hospital being built at the corner of Highway This new addition will undoubtedly be useful to 160 and Highway 21. With close proximity to FMHS, students The United States has a long history the Fort Mill community and is providing close as well as the rest of the community will finally have a hospital could add more more of racism and violence toward the closer to home. and efficient healthcare to the area. Asian-American community. clipart. Looks great! Very organized. Add a Photo courtesy of Evelyn Ealey However, anti-Asian crimes have little clipart or change the fonts of skyrocketed during the pandemic as -Madelyn Prickett some Americans believe the Chinese the titles to spruce it up a little- started COVID. Evelyn Photo courtesy of Google Asian-American hate crimes images By: Madelyn Prickett Since the beginning of the pandemic, Asian-American hate crimes have been on the rise. Fort Mill High School Junior Annabel Cuddy believes hate crimes against Asian Americans should not occur because “I don’t think anyone should be mistreated and attacked based on things like race.” The motive behind the hate is the accusation made by certain Americans blaming the Chinese for the start of COVID-19, with some calling it the “Chinese virus” and “Kung Flu.” Most recently, eight individuals were killed in a shooting at Young’s Asian Spa in Atlanta, Georgia. The victims of the shooting include Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou Feng, Delaina Ashley Yaun, Paul Andre Michels, Hyun Jung Grant, Soon Chung Park, Suncha Kim and Yong Ae Yue. The suspect has admitted to the crime and blames a sex addiction for the shooting. However, the suspect has not been charged with any racially targeted This page def has the best and cleanest hate crimes. Although the shooting sparked a surge of support for Asian Americans, many fail to realize the long history of anti-Asian sentiment within America. layout. love how its simple, less is more. During the mid-to-late 1800s, Chinese immigrants started to arrive in the United States in search of work. Over time, these immigrants began to play an important part in (in my opinion) -devyn building the transcontinental railroad. However, non-Asian workers saw the Chinese as a threat to their jobs, as these immigrants were willing to work at cheaper rates. This growing sentiment towards Chinese workers became known as the “yellow peril,” which fueled the Chinese Massacre in 1871. Later, the Page Exclusion Act of 1875 banned Chinese, Japanese and Mongolian prostitutes from immigrating to America. Later, the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 further prohibited Chinese immigration for 10 years. In more modern-day America, anti-Asian sentiments include Executive Order 9066 and the aftermath of September 11, 2001. During World War II, many Americans feared citizens with Japanese ancestry were spies for Japan. Under Executive Order 9066, Japanese immigrants and those with Japanese ancestry were forced into internment camps. After the terrorist attack against the Twin Towers, hate crimes against Muslims and those of South Asian descent rose. The United States has a long history of racism and violence toward the Asian-American community. Over the past year, anti-Asian beliefs and actions continued to rise, fueling Asian-American hate crimes. It is vital to support those affected. During the March 27th Saturday Night Live Weekend Update, Bowen Yang, the first Asian American cast member of SNL, used his platform to highlight the issue. He ended his segment, “I don’t know what’s helpful to say to everyone, but this is what I say to myself. Fuel Up. Do More.” There are many organizations that support the fight such as Support Georgia’s Asian American Community, AAPI Women Lead and Asian Law Caucus. Find them on the web and do more. Only a few overlapping issues but 3 Columns 3 those are always an easy fit. This looks very nice and organized! This too shall pass: OCD -gracie Let’s get kraken: Lagarfljót Worm By: Mo Serafin By: Lily Margeson When people think of obsessive-compulsive disorder, commonly known as Iceland: land of fire, ice and… giant worm creatures? First spotted in 1345, the OCD, they probably think of a person who wants everything neat and tidy, someone Lagarfljótsormur (pron. lah-gar-fyoot-sore-mure), also called the Lagarfljót Worm, is a who has to have everything in its place and germ-free. People commonly say, “You ● Layout is Times New Roman 10pt font single This looks really nice! serpentine creature allegedly dwelling in the depths of Iceland’s third-largest lake, though it are so OCD,” in a joking manner. However, this disorder is very serious, affecting occasionally slithers into the forest nearby. High silt concentrations in Lagarfljót and a depth of about 2.2 million people in the United States according to the Anxiety and spaced, justified Maybe put some lines 367 feet make it difficult to see anything, but this does not deter tourists from boating to the Depression Association of America. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a type of between the articles to middle in hopes of catching a glimpse of the great Worm. anxiety disorder, which affects everyone differently. In fact, there are five categories ● Bylines are italicized, 11pt Sightings of the Lagarfljót Worm have been scattered throughout time, with at least one into which people with OCD can fall: washers, counters and arrangers, doubters and fill in the space a little glimpse every century since it was first recorded in the Skálholts Annáll, though the Annáll sinners, checkers and hoarders. ● Titles are bold, any font, any size referred to it as a “wonderful creature” with many humps, rather than a worm. It was drawn on As the name suggests, OCD is characterized by unwanted intrusive thoughts but other than that it’s 16th century maps, as was a common practice at the time, but cartographer Abraham Ortelius and feeling compelled to act on them. A person with OCD may feel the need to act ● Captions are 8, left aligned took it a step further by inscribing next to the lake that “in this lake appears a large serpent,” repeatedly in order to feel safer, like counting by threes. A thought consistently perfect! - Caroline which appears to signal an imminent disaster, especially crop failure. reported by those with the disorder is, “If I do not do this, someone I love will be ● Courtesies 8pt not italicized Tales of the beast circulated from there, with one schoolgirl from a nearby town hurt.” Intrusive thoughts do not match the person’s personality; they are not wanted describing the Worm’s creation to Jón Árnason, who documented the conversation and and are somewhat foreign. Such thoughts can be violent, sexual, irrational or published her story in 1863. She told him that it used to be a black slug, a species frequently abnormal. Whatever the case, intrusive thoughts linger, and people with OCD have a found in Iceland, that had been placed atop a gold ring to make the gold more profitable. When hard time trying to rid those thoughts. the slug, which she called a “heath-worm,” started growing, it and the ring were thrown into the For those who have OCD, the disorder Sorry for hjacking ur lake, where the worm continued to grow and now surfaces to terrorize locals. affects their daily life; however, it is possible to guys layout i was In recent times, the Worm was spotted by control it to a certain extent. Seeking professional the head of the National Forest Service in 1963, therapy will teach one to use proper coping skills. really bored in gov and several people laying telephone cables in 1983 Intrusive thoughts can be terrifying and tempting Agree with caroline found that their wires spanning the lake were at times, but giving more attention than needed by -reag destroyed. “I believe we dragged the cable directly trying to quell them will only allow them to linger about the lines and on over the belly of the beast, unless it was through its longer. Rather, try acknowledging the thought and I love the fonts that you the let’s get kraken mouth,” one of the contractors later said. After a let it run its course. All thoughts will disappear if article there are words sighting by a schoolteacher in 1998 of a snake-like Said to inhabit the murky waters of Lagargfljót, not given attention, so try to focus on other things, chose for the articles. creature in the water, a vessel began exploring the the third-deepest lake in Iceland, this giant worm like a hobby. As is the case with most mental lake to find proof of the beast, and it was allegedly crawls on land every few decades to overlapping. Other than signal imminent disaster. disorders, stress will only worsen the symptoms, supposedly caught on video in a 2012 so remember to take time to assess the situation Overall, it looks great! that really good!- daniel Characterized by obsessive thoughts documentary. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia and calm down. and feeling compelled to act on them, Just a few spacing issue. bro… why that font Whether or not a school bus-length worm actually lurks in and around an Icelandic OCD is a serious disorder that can be Educating people is the key to advancing lake remains unclear. Buildup of methane from underwater plant decay leads to bubbles managed with proper coping society’s view of mental disorders, so I encourage Also, you could add more for my article ;----; expelling from the surface of Lagarfljót, which may explain some activity, but many witness techniques and/or therapy. To learn you to do your own research concerning mental more about how OCD affects a person disorders at NAMI.com. By doing so, we will be i really like this accounts defy explanation besides that of the Worm. As biologist and Lagarfljót expert Helgi and how to manage it, visit clipart to spice it up. page, though! good Hallgrímsson said, “If it exists, I think we would be better off by forming a good relationship helpguide.org. setting a better precedent for future generations with it. I think we need to treat it with proper respect and we should certainly not use its legacy with mental disorders. -Madelyn Prickett job. -lily :0) to make a profit.” Photo courtesy of Beachsideteen.com Good guy? Bad guy? Unsolved: Mrs. Fairgate By: Reagan White Meet Norway is known for three things: Vikings, the Winter Olympics and unidentified women By: Madelyn Prickett discovered dead under mysterious circumstances, without a trace of their identity to be found. The Growing up, I adored watching . Each character felt real, Oslo Plaza Woman, also referred to as Jennifer Fairgate, was found dead in an Oslo five-star hotel the storylines were entertaining and the aesthetic was magical. As in 1995. When Fairgate checked into the hotel, she was not required to give a credit card, so no one of my comfort shows, I rewatched the series over and over. With each account was linked to her. This fact would play key when tragedy struck a few days later. rewatch, I viewed characters and actions in different perspectives. Most recently, Fairgate was found dead in her room just three days after checking into the Oslo Plaza I realized that the protagonist, Rory Gilmore, is actually a terrible person. Hotel. Her room had been double-bolted from the inside, and the cause of death was determined to be a single bullet to the forehead. The authorities quickly dismissed the case as a suicide by a Awesome articles, Although Rory is portrayed as a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but the case soon became much more interesting with a few Looks really good and “perfect” student, daughter and friend, she is discoveries. super interesting - articles are interesting but blind to her privilege and sense of entitlement. When investigators tried to contact the next of kin under the home address provided to the This blindness causes her to become a thief, a hotel, they found that the woman had given a fake name, age and home address. Even the grip that could add some clipart in the quitter and brat. While some fans believe Rory’s Fairgate held on the pistol postmortem aroused suspicion in the investigators. Due to recoil, the Lola background. -Allie downfall came to play in later seasons, her pistol used likely would have been dropped. However, when the hotel security guard found her immaturity and selfishness can be seen from the after investigating the gunshot noise, the Browning 9mm pistol was still clutched in her hand. This first season. After her first kiss, a flustered Rory factor was pivotal in the decision to investigate the case as a homicide. steals a box of cornstarch. Eventually, she As for her identity, all that is known is she was around 24 years old at the time of her upgrades her stealing ways when she steals a death, likely from East Germany and was traveling with a companion under the name of Lois yacht. Rory can also be described as a Fairgate. The man with whom she was traveling with was never identified after the woman’s death, man-stealer. Her cheating tendencies are first and next to nothing is known about him. Similar to Jennifer, Lois registered under a fake name and shown in the second season. Rory is happily in a address, and although theories have arisen that he is the one who killed Fairgate, there is very little relationship, yet kisses another boy. Later on, concrete evidence to suggest this. Norwegian intelligence operative Ola Kaldager believes that she cheats with her ex-boyfriend Dean, even The beginning of Gilmore Girls Fairgate was likely involved in espionage. This would explain her rather erratic behavior in the though he is married. Years later in Gilmore portrays Rory Gilmore as a "perfect student, daughter and friend.” days leading up to her death, including her disappearance from the hotel grounds for 21 hours. If Girls: A Year in the Life, she cheats with another Throughout the series, she is blind to the man was also involved with espionage, as either a friend or foe of Fairgate, it would also Really good about ex-boyfriend who is engaged to someone else. In her privilege and becomes immature account for his absence from the investigation surrounding Fairgate’s death. addition to being a thief and compulsive cheater, and selfish. i really like it ! i think everything’s laid out Rory is also a quitter. Amateur sleuths and professionals alike spacing, although Photo courtesy of Google Images nicely have pointed out similarities to another case that -laura some background While she hopes to become a journalist, she is told she will never make occurred in Norway 20 years prior: the case of the it. Instead of proving people wrong, she risks not completing college by Isdal woman. The Isdal woman was found dead in photos could be nice. dropping out of and moving in with her grandparents. Rory only Isdalen in Bergen, Norway, on 29 November - Adriana moves in with her grandparents because her mother does not support her 1970. Both women spoke at least three different decision to drop out of Yale. Another incident of Rory quitting is after an languages and moved from hotel to hotel often. argument with her mother. Instead of resolving the issue, she decides to run They were also reported to have dressed sharply away and vacation with her grandmother in Europe. but without identifiable tags on either of their Rory also showcases what an entitled brat looks like. Assuming she will clothing or belongings, and both died under get a journalist reporting job at SandeeSays, she comes completely unprepared mysterious circumstances. Today, both the Oslo I love this page!! I love all the for her interview with no article ideas to pitch. Indeed, throughout the series, and the Isdale women remain unidentified, and no Rory mostly gets job offers through wealthy, familial connections. Rory gets an missing persons’ cases line up well enough to articles, but especially the Rory definitively solve the cases. While these two cases internship at a newspaper because she is dating the son of a newspaper magnate, The Oslo Plaza women, also known as Jennifer article because she deserves to and her grandmother gets her a job at the DAR when she drops out of Yale. seem similar, most of the evidence is Fairgate, was found dead at the Oslo Plaza Hotel. Y’all did a great job Throughout the series and revival, Rory Gilmore is described as an circumstantial. If these women were both spies, it Although investigators originally thought the cause of get dragged juuuust a little bit. - death was suicide, this theory was called into doubt intelligent and determined protagonist who earns her way on her own and is likely that this case will never be solved due to the secretive nature of their careers; in the when new evidence surfaced. especially with such long elle behaves as a moral model. The way she behaves, however, is more often as a privileged and spoiled girl/woman. She is, ultimately, the “bad guy” of the meantime, these cases will most likely remain Photo courtesy of unsolvednetwork.com articles. Very little to revise. Gilmore Girls series. unsolved. - Evelyn “Getting lost among people in a big mall and shopping !”

Looks super cute, especially the paper pinned on the page. This looks sooo put together - Adriana i love. Just a few overlapping 4 The Hive 5 issues and clipart sizing but you did a really good job If you had to use a here! - Gracie Graduation 2021 hashtag to describe your By: Lily Margeson Color Caps and gowns have been picked up, college decisions are in their final stages and senioritis is setting in for many. Though the plan life, what would it be? for this year’s graduation ceremony was up in the air for a long time, the District recently approved a plan so that graduating seniors can, well, graduate. me! cute!!! i can tell you Graduation this year will occur at 9AM on June 9 on each school’s respective football field for all graduating seniors. For those at Fort worked really hard on Mill High, this means being at Bob Jones Stadium bright and early. Construction has prevented graduation from occurring at the Winthrop Miss Fort Mill High Coliseum as per years past. Each senior has received four tickets rather than the usual this. just watch the By: Lily Margeson eight, to the frustration of many. “Honestly, I think it’s kinda dumb they only overlap in some areas & The Miss FMHS 2021 pageant just happened, and the young women who participated spent weeks offered four tickets instead of by the number family members,” Senior Maria you’ll be golden! -lily :D This looks really preparing for the big night. This year’s event theme was “Live from the Hive,” inspired by Saturday Night Figueroa said. “I have five other people in my family.” However, it is vital to Live, and was held Tuesday, April 27, at 7 PM. Because of extenuating circumstances, the pageant was remember that those graduating last year were unable to have any family or friends good! It looks structured differently than usual, but still featured talented ladies and beautiful gowns. present. For those unable to attend, the entire ceremony will be livestreamed, organized. - sophie Though tickets were limited to eight per contestant, each invited by said contestant, the event was though the finer details are still pending. live-streamed for all to see. In addition, an introductory video substituted for the usual opening dance number In the event of rain, the ceremony will be postponed until 7PM that day, or and, as there was no longer a central staircase, the ladies did not have an escort. Participants did not wear 7PM on June 10 or 11 if the weather persists. June 9 will also be a virtual learning masks on stage; however, the ladies were required to wear them backstage and during the crowning day for all high school students, so staff can take part and the regular school day There's a little bit of ceremony, and the only other people allowed backstage were members of Student Council. will not be disrupted. Regardless of date, masks will be required for all guests and overlap with some of the To further limit the number of people, each grade level only participants, and families will be asked to sit together and distance themselves from Graduation normally takes place at Winthrop Coliseum; had six contestants (as opposed to the usual eight), and there were four other guests. however, this year it will be at Bob Jones Stadium. Each graduating student will be able to invite four people to watch, clipart, but other than senior girls. This smaller-scale pageant also eliminated the need for Finer details such as the dress code for those crossing the stage remain unknown, but given that participants will be walking on grass and astroturf, high and the event will be livestreamed for everyone else. that, it looks good. - each participant to have a school or corporate sponsor. “I think the “#Boridesbikes” “#Seabass” heels should probably be avoided. Graduation may be different to previous years, There’s like different stuff going school has done a really good job taking the necessary precautions,” Photo courtesy of Lily Margeson -Bo Prater, Sophomore -Sebastian Colon, Senior Evelyn but hey—what comes after is what really matters. on in each section of the page I Senior Georgia Sullivan said. “I’m glad the girls are able to participate safely.” love it! There’s a few overlapping Each contestant was judged on casual wear, formal wear and issues here and there but other an offstage, private interview filmed by The Buzz. This interview comprised only part of the individuals’ scores, with the rest coming “Money,“Money, money,money, money”money” Looks really than that this page is beautiful! from onstage flair. Points were earned for confidence, individuality and poise, though of course it did not hurt to look stunning while doing - Caroline By: Evelyn Ealey so. Fort Mill High School is home to a large and diverse selection of clubs ranging from “ interesting and At the end of the evening when the scores had been totaled, Model United Nations to Student Council, but one club in particular is bringing something unique to winners received a sash and bouquet alongside being crowned with a students. The Finance and Investment Club is a brand-new club this year that focuses on teaching appealing - Lola tiara. There was no Miss Sweetheart, Entertainment or Photogenic, but students how to invest and manage their personal finances. all the other categories remain: Miss Congeniality (Ava Swenson), The Finance and Investment Club was started this year by two junior students, Brennah Typically there's a word Margaret Margeson, sophomore, poses in Freshman (Lily O'Hara), Sophomore (Emma Cooke), Junior (Ava Slaney and Caroline Drinnon, who serve as president and vice president respectively. Both students Swenson), Senior (Catherine Philips) and, of course, Miss Fort Mill her evening attire for the Miss FMHS cross or connect the dot or Pageant. The Pageant will be different have a passion for math and enjoy getting to help others comprehend the way money is used and High (Ava Baber). While adjustments had to be made to ensure the this year due to extenuating handled on a daily basis. The club is open to anyone who is interested and welcomes all kinds of smt to fill up space but you safety of all the participants, each lady adjusted and presented herself circumstances, but will still feature an students. Club member Zoe Moore said, “I think it’s [the club] right for anyone and everyone can in a glamorous manner. evening attire round. benefit from knowing how to manage money in the future.” guys did a pretty killer job Photo courtesy of Margaret Margeson The club helps high school students prepare for any future issues they may experience avoiding white space, even involving finances. The group covers everything from investing, saving and maximizing one's w/o the puzzles, nice job finances in a safe and effective way. Joining this club allows students to gain financial experience “#Idontevenknow” “#hashtagsarelame” and exposure that they may not receive in a typical classroom environment. -Gia Meyers, Freshman -Ariella Serrano, Junior -reag The Finance and Investment Club is always looking for new members and ways to share looks super cool, i like Starry their knowledge. One should consider participating in this club if he/she is hesitant to tackle the Finance and Investment Club is a brand new world of finance. The club will help students to build confidence and better understand how finance how all the clipart is club this year that focuses on saving and influences the world around them. If any students are interested in joining, the club meets once per investing money. Learning about personal month on a Thursday after school. For more information and updates, follow the club on Instagram closely related to topic finance is something from which all - laura students can benefit. (@financeandinvestmentclub). By: Madelyn Prickett By: Reagan White With over 1000 students enrolled at Fort Mill High School, there are many different Night Photo courtesy of Evelyn Ealey passions or interests among students. For Senior Emma Fitter, she is a self-taught photographer. One Sparkling gowns, dashing tuxedos and prom-posals: Prom is one of ……...the most iconic of her favorite memories of photography was “during a family photoshoot. I was taking some parts of the American high school experience. After the cancellation of the prom last year in response sibling photos, and I had the parents come up behind the kids and tickle them.” to world-wide shutdowns, many students feared that this year's dance would meet the same fate. Due Fitter’s passion for photography started two years ago when she decided to dress up and ..to falling rates of disease and vaccination efforts, the District has decided that it is not a risk to hold a take photos of herself. She thought it was fun and began taking photos of friends. Eventually, people …..prom. Student artist spotlight: started asking her to take their pictures. The theme is Starry Night, which is an especially fitting theme considering the location of Fitter uses a Canon Rebel T5I with a 50mm and 18-135 ….the dance. In order to maintain COVID-19 precautions, the prom will be held outdoors for the first * Actual Size Looks really cool with the mm lens to capture the moments. She uses Lightroom to edit her …….time in Fort Mill’s history. Although the Bob Jones Stadium field provides for an Look for the Haley Horner photography, and her editing style is bright and colorful. Although By: Mo Serafin different colors and clipart ……….unconventional venue, many students are excited nonetheless. Sarah Kate ElHamahmy is one hidden yellow there are many things she enjoys about being a photographer, Creative minds make up every class at Fort Mill High School, but it sometimes seems that underclassmen do ………...such student. She said, “Prom will probably be smaller, but I'm still hoping to go! It's at least jacket and you Fitter’s favorite part is seeing the finished product, “I’m a This looks super cute! And i love how and the piece of paper not get as much recognition as upperclassmen. Age does not determine the level of talent one possesses, nor how ………..one senior thing to do in a not-so-normal senior year!” perfectionist, so it takes me a while to finish editing and when the stars align with the side of the article get bragging imaginative he/she can be. One student who creates fantastical works with extraordinary skill is Sophomore Haley that looks pinned to the June in South Carolina is notoriously muggy, which has led to many questions in regards to they’re done, and I get to see all the pictures as a whole, I feel very rights! Horner. :) - Elle hive.-Allie …….the dress code. Historically, prom has been a strictly formal event, but due to the hot summer accomplished.” Her favorite type of photo sessions includes Horner was born in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Fort Mill weather, semi-formal attire is also acceptable. The climate is not the only concern students had in creative photoshoots or senior pictures because she loves “capturing in 2012. Since then, she has progressed in her ability to create relation to the dress code; the fact that heels and grass are enemies was quickly realized by both the the candid moments between each pose.” When looking for photo magical pieces. The artist creates nostalgic pieces based on her student body and faculty. Although there is no rule against high heels, much of the student body is or editing inspirations, she occasionally uses Pinterest for posing childhood, often taking a creative approach. “I draw because I like to opting to don flats, wedges or sneakers for the event. Masks are required for attendance and must be references. Some popular photographers Fitter follows on Instagram make things to enjoy , and that other people can enjoy and find worn for the entire duration of the dance. include Lucia Wallace and Marina Williams. Although FMHS typically allows both 11th and 12th graders to attend, this year's dance has interesting or beautiful... You can Emma Fitter's passion for When she is not taking photos, Fitter likes hanging out photography started two years ago.

been limited to seniors and their dates. This announcement was met with disappointment by several draw things and ideas that could never exist in real life,” Horner says. She with friends, watching Netflix and going thrift shopping. Although Since then, people have asked her to

juniors. Despite the limitations, each attendee is allowed a plus one. Outside guest forms are due to the enjoys working with most mediums, but her favorite is pens. What an Fitter is unsure where she will be attending college, she is choosing capture their moments. front office by April 31. artist prefers to draw varies from person to person, and Horner likes to draw things she “finds interesting in real life or ideas from [her] imagination.” between Winthrop University and Western Carolina University. She Photo courtesy of Emma Fitter This year's prom may be unconventional in many ways, but one important characteristic of will be majoring in psychology. prom still exists: a DJ will ………...still be involved. Tickets are on sale for $25 through the end of One such piece is titled Building Forts, which depicts a stage-like scene. In the Fitter has thought about doing photography in college as a side job, but she does not see ……………………………………….the month and can be purchased on GoFan.com. distance is a sunflower sun and textures galore. This 3-D collage was created by raising poster board pieces to create the effect. Speaking on the piece, Horner says, “[it is] based on herself becoming a full-time photographer. To book a photo session with Fitter or to learn more about her, one can find her on her personal Instagram @emmaf_1 or her photography account The highly anticipated childhood memories between my younger sister and me… I had an opportunity to share it 2021 Fort Mill prom is with others, and some of them felt very personally connected to the message of what I had @emma.fphotography. set to take place on the made, which I did not realize could happen… I learned that day that the aspects of art can go Bob Jones Football beyond the finished product and those aspects can still be important and recognized. Art is Sophomore Haley Horner takes creativity to a new stadium. Despite the level! In her piece titled Building Forts, Horner reveals unconventional venue, something we can share and enjoy and use to show each other that we understand.” the inspiration behind it: a Michael Jackson song titled many Fort Mill Indeed, art is used to connect people and express emotions and ideas that cannot be Student spotlight: "Ben" from her early childhood describing a friendship. students are excited for expressed in any other way. Horner encourages other artists to not be afraid to fail because the event. that is how one learns to succeed. As for her future, Horner wants to create more personal Photo courtesy of Haley Horner

Photo courtesy of pieces that touch others. The sophomore is just one more hidden gem who makes up the Emma Fitter Reagan White treasure trove of Fort Mill High School. I think it looks great. You guys did a good job. - Elle 6 Opinions 6

Looks great! Very looks nice, i like how it fills the space Above the nose Homework hysteria By: Lola Wachtel little too fix. ! (aside from next to Picasso junior) Five day schooling has returned, and along with it comes a higher risk of COVID-19 By: Devin Clegg Awesome job! - - laura for all students and staff. In order to continue to enjoy the school year to its fullest, safety A major issue in schools today is the amount of homework that teachers measures are put in place for all of us to follow. A painfully obvious example includes assign. Many people believe that homework is essential to thoroughly learning a Evelyn mandatory face masks. topic, but I disagree. I believe it brings more harm than good. What would your COVID-19 is a respiratory infection, meaning that it is spread through lungs and life look like if you took away homework from your daily schedule? airways, such as the nose and mouth. Face masks help to prevent the spread by covering those Well, first you would see you have much more time to focus on things like mental health, relationships, fitness etc. Personally, my 24 hours a day is Looks cute! Agree with airways. Some might complain that their mask is uncomfortable or do not believe that masks actually work, but how important is one’s comfort and personal beliefs when others are at a spent on school, lacrosse, time with my family and relaxing. Of those 24 hours, Caroline’s Exquisite Design lilly put something beside serious risk? This is an issue I encounter in school every day; the amount of people not wearing 11 go to school and homework, three go to lacrosse and the rest is split between the picasso article -gracie their masks correctly is upsetting. I can already think of many examples, and I do not even time with my friends and family. So much of my time is spent on school that I interact with half of the school’s population. The statement “My mask is irritating” is not barely see my friends and family anymore. Having seven hours of school then school work that is meant to be done Work incorrect, but it is not significant enough to allow the out of school is just too much to handle. The universal purpose of homework is endangerment of others. There really are no benefits to to teach students how to work independently or without a teacher. But even when this pandemic, but it is important to remember that no we are at home, we are still using apps to help us like YouTube and Google. So one is in this alone, and there is no room for any the idea of us learning how to become independent just seems like an easy way individual to be selfish. In our school’s Great article Lola! of saying “we aren't in school for 10 hours.” seemingly-cramped conditions, wearing face masks Of course this is not our teachers’ faults; one of their obligations is to -daniel correctly is essential to maintaining personal safety as give out homework; it is a part of their job. If teachers were not obligated to well as the safety of others around you. assign homework, I truly think they would not. You have to remember, teachers When you think of a punishable offense that went to school too, and I doubt they enjoyed homework any more than we do. occurs in school, you might think of fighting or roughhousing. Fighting is not allowed because it harms others. Not wearing a mask properly is also harmful. the Loudspeaker Staff Policy Although it may not be a directly harmful act, there are Any article, letter or editorial cartoon submitted to the Loudspeaker will be certainly unfavorable consequences that could come with considered for publication only if the submission includes full name, grade it. For example, if the person wearing a mask incorrectly and phone number. Letters should address one idea and should not exceed 150 words. We reserve the right not to return any unpublished letters. is infected, other people around them would be exposed. Published letters are subject to verification and editing; submissions should On the Fort Mill School District website, it is be labeled the Loudspeaker and given to Mrs. Struve, room B209. the Loudspeaker is a forum for the discussion of issues relevant to the students made clear that masks must be worn at school. It is not of Fort Mill High School. It informs the students through timely news stories and entertains them through responsible features and columns. the made clear that masks must be worn over both the nose Loudspeaker encourages students, staff members and the public to voice nice job!!! maybe put and mouth. Because of how COVID-19 spreads, it should their opinions on the current events and issues relating to FMHS through personal columns or signed letters to the editor. Columns and letters will something next to be obvious that a mask must be worn over the nose and be edited for clarity, length and grammar as well as libelous or mouth in order to remain effective. Some students have inappropriate content. Any mistakes made by staff members are in the name of learning and will be corrected in a timely fashion. Please note “picasso junior?” -lily :0) showcased their unawareness or possibly their that opinions expressed in editorials or personal columns are not those of Photo courtesy of Lily Margeson the Loudspeaker staff or FMHS administration, faculty and staff, but are those of the author who submitted the letter only. the Loudspeaker is disobedience when it comes to this fact. First, I think it needs to be specified to students and staff composed and published in a classroom/laboratory setting at Fort Mill High School. that masks must be worn over both the nose and mouth. Next, I believe there should be a punishment for the people who refuse to comply with the new specifics. It is a safety hazard and the Loudspeaker

Looks good, I really love should be dealt with just like any other dangerous activity. A warning should be given to students Newspaper Advisor: Angela Struve Editors In Chief: Reagan White and Lily Margeson for the first time they don’t follow this rule. After the first warning, they should be sent to ISS for Front Page Editor: Lily Margeson the blackboard for the the rest of the period. If a student does not care enough about the safety of his/herself and their In the News Editor: Gracie Johnson Columns Editor: Mo Serafin teacher article! peers, he/she should not be permitted to participate with them. Fort Mill High School prides itself The Hive Editor: Madelyn Prickett on its intelligent and well-behaved students; implementing this new rule should be simple for Opinions Editor: Caroline Wollenhaupt Health and Lifestyles Editor: Evelyn Ealey - Adriana students to follow. Photo courtesy of Lily Margeson Entertainment Editor: Reagan White Besides establishing a new rule, I think teachers should be required to reinforce it. If teachers cannot be expected to control this small act, how can they be expected to control the rest of the classroom? COVID-19 is not a visible virus, so it is better to be safe than sorry. All the articles are so good and they have good pictures to go along with them-Allie Teacher of the year?

By: Daniel Morillo Veras Nice job with the Stephanie Hotzelt is the teacher who has helped out when there was little hope. When teachers would take up a 90-minute class just for notes and assignments, Ms. Hotzelt is the teacher who does not mind taking time to talk to all her students. layout! I like the clipart Ms. Hotzelt is such a great teacher because she doesn't teach like one. She teaches in ways that are easier to understand and when you do it yourself, it feels even better. If you are stuck, she takes the time to break down problems and show you what you are missing without being you chose. Just a few passive or condescending. She never has a problem making personal connections with her students so they feel comfortable and safe. She is never afraid to spacing issues and a admit she is wrong and never made students feel dumb when they were. “Tough love” is her mantra even though it is hard to not gravitate towards her energy. lot of white space. When students are down on their luck, she makes it her goal to rebuild and straighten up their self-esteems. She lets students be the best they can be and does not let their doubts affect their goals. Having a teacher like Ms. Hotzelt showed that teachers who put in the effort -Madelyn Prickett Thanks for making make an impact on their students. my articles look Photo courtesy of Caroline Wollenhaupt great :) - Lola Picasso junior By: Lola Wachtel Some people struggle with art, but others are just naturally gifted. Fort Mill Sophomore Lorelei Sullivan is a great example of the latter. Years of artistic passion and experience have grown her talent from an elementary school hobby to an award-winning pastime. Not much to comment on. I love the Recently, Sullivan received the National Scholastic Silver Key award for an incredibly detailed drawing in school. She spends countless hours on her work, and the results certainly blackboard for the teacher of the year show it. Sullivan’s creations range from a hyper-realistic dragon eye to her own portrayal of article . other than some alignment insanity. Sullivan does not leave her abilities at the art room door, though. In her free time, she issues, this is a great page comes up with her own projects, such as designing a plant wall for her room. Staying in the realm of one art medium is not Sullivan’s style. Much like any other creative outlet, there is no one way about art. Besides woodworking, Sullivan enjoys spray-painting, charcoal, watercolor and much more. However basic, a favorite of Sullivan’s is always the graphite pencil. Stemming from her love of art, Sullivan dreams of inspiring others in the artistic world. Becoming a high school art teacher is one of Sullivan’s career goals; she loves working with people and wishes to further spread her love for art to students in the future.

Photo courtesy of Lorelei Sullivan Photo courtesy of Lily Margeson The pictures and the fonts all look so good and the whole Super cute layout! I love page flows nicely-Allie the fonts that you chose. You just have a few 7 Health and lifestyles 7 spacing issues and white space. Everything needs They rings in the word ‘mood’ is so cool. Really M d rings to be two boxes in when By: Madelyn Prickett maybe put something in the nice touch - Sophie. in 100%. In 1975, Josh Reynolds and Maris Ambats created the first mood ring by setting rings with bonded liquid crystals and quartz stones. This accessory later became a fashion space below the moon trend throughout the 1970s, and it is still somewhat popular today. Mood rings work by supposedly telling the wearer’s true emotion by its corresponding color. These colors range -Madelyn Prickett article?? i really like this from violet-blue (meaning happy and romantic) to yellow (meaning tense and excited). If a mood ring is black, it usually signals that the ring has broken. Although mood rings are page!! just needs some fun and playful, there is a scientific reason why these accessories change colors. Typically, the stone/band of a mood ring contains thermotropic liquid crystals, with more modern rings having flat strips of thermotropic liquids with a tweaking. -lily :0) protective coating on top. Nevertheless, both models work and have the same scientific reasoning behind their function. These thermotropic liquid crystals rest at a person’s peripheral body temperature, which ranges from 65 to 97 degrees Fahrenheit. The liquid crystals change colors through a process called twisting. Twisting i like the rings in “Mood” for the alters the molecular structure, which affects the wavelengths of color that are absorbed and/or reflected by the crystal. Due to the correlation between mood and title, the whole page looks cooli rlly temperature, mood rings have some accuracy to one’s emotional state. However, external factors, such as taking a cold shower or working out, will affect the mood ring color. like it ! just a little white space Mood rings rose in popularity Overall, mood rings do not have the ability to accurately measure one’s true emotions. More so, these rings indicate physical reactions to throughout the 1970s. These - laura a person’s emotional state. Fort Mill High School Junior Lizzy Burke finds “mood rings very cool and the science behind them is quite accessories supposedly tell the wearer's emotion by changing interesting.” Even though these rings are not 100 percent accurate, they are still entertaining to wear to see the colors change, and one can easily colors. purchase a mood ring off of Amazon, in local thrift stores or at boutiques. Photo courtesy of Google Images Honey heaven The Moon This page is so cute oh my god By: Mo Serafin By: Reagan White great job! -reag Millions of dollars are spent every year on skin care products that claim to Sometimes called the “Transylvania Effect,” the effect of the full moon on people reduce wrinkles, brighten skin, clear acne and diminish scarring. A not-so-secret, has been well-recorded since ancient times. On the night of the full moon, the clouds part The way this is the easily-accessible item that has been around for centuries may be the key to perfect to reveal the silver orb in the sky, and the people below begin acting erratically. The same The titles could all be bigger but skin and an overall healthier lifestyle. Honey is known to reduce inflammation, assist story is repeated by police officers, doctors, teachers and emergency personnel month after cutest page I’ve ever in healing burns, fight acne and strengthen one’s immune system. month. 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The prefix lun-, as seen in the words lunatic and luna, even draws the those looking for a brightening effect to their skin, try a honey mask! Junior Jo-Lynn connection between the moon and unusual or bizarre behavior. Lunacy, which shares the There’s still a bit of Odeka was asked to put honey on her face for 15 minutes and record her same prefix, is the word used to describe these behavioral patterns. observations. “I believe you have to be consistent with a honey mask on your face To the shock of many, scientific discoveries over the white space though, for all the benefits, but it definitely works on the first try, too. My face looks a little past 20 years have shown that there is not a link between the try making the Cute cute cute! You really fixed brighter and my skin feels very soft. I would definitely recommend it,” Odeka says. phase of the moon and human behavior; any connection is Not only is honey good for the skin, nothing more than an old wives’ tale. Countless studies have pictures and titles those spacing issues nicely, but but it is also beneficial to one’s internal health. found little to no evidence the moons cycle causes more there's still a little left beside the Honey is known to have a high concentration of accidents or instances of behavioral changes. The Scientific bigger. I love it! - honeycomb. You don't have to take antioxidants, which aids in strengthening one’s Journal has run several studies and found no link between the immune system. A trick most mothers use when moon and erratic behavior. This belief is so widespread that Caroline my suggestion on it but it's an her child has a sore throat is to swallow a students were surprised by the truth. “I actually wasn't aware option! -gracie spoonful of honey. Doing so helps soothe the of that,” Fort Mill Senior Micah Harrington said. “I'm always irritated throat and reduces the cough and more careful on the full moon, just in case.” irritation. Consuming local honey also helps In defense of believers of the Transylvania effect, those who suffer from allergies. By introducing there are legitimate grounds one might be suspicious of the Big fan of the mood rings. one’s body to small amounts of local pollen Superstitions about the moon powers of the celestial body. The moon controls the tides of The main thing i feel the need contained in honey, one is building up a have been prevalent since the ocean, and tidal patterns are more severe around the full Honey has been used for centuries for tolerance against the allergy, relieving some prehistoric times. Mythologies moon. This becomes more relevant when considering that to bring out is moving the and stories regarding lunacy I love the mood medicinal and cosmetic purposes. Can discomfort one may feel. Next time someone is humans are made 60 percent of water. Several species of articles outward to reach honey be the key to clear skin and looking for a face mask to try or looking for a predate most modern sinuses for which people are looking? civilizations. animals react differently in conjunction to the lunar cycle. natural remedy, try honey! those borders. I feel like there rings and moon Dogs, cats and even coral reefs all exhibit unusual behavior Photo courtesy of Sam Weybrecht Photo courtesy of Reagan during this time of month. This behavioral pattern extends is some space that you could White title fonts. They outside of the animal kingdom; in 2007, several police take advantage of and add departments in the United Kingdom even added officers on some clipart. -mo full-moon nights in an effort to cope with presumed higher look super cool! - crime rates. Although the moon has no significant effect on Lola human behavior, the fact that lunacy still holds power over the human mind cannot be ignored.

By:Pilates Evelyn Ealey Palooza Exercise is one of the most important things to incorporate into one’s daily life, and there are so many ways to do it. If one is not a fan of traditional cardio and weightlifting, pilates is a great alternative that helps to increase strength, flexibility and overall physical wellbeing. Over the past century, this form of exercise has become increasingly popular and has even taken over the businesses of Fort Mill. Pilates receives its name from German anatomist Joseph Pilates, who wanted to improve the way people conditioned their bodies. In the early 20th century, he immigrated to the United States with his wife Clara and opened up a body-conditioning studio in 1926. His gym featured new training equipment that would be able to hone in on small muscles. This appealed to some of the most famous dancers at the time, such as Martha Graham and George Balanchine, who later praised and advocated for his methods. Pilates has remained close to its roots and has become more popular amongst the public due to its ability to increase strength and flexibility in the body’s most miniscule muscles. Pilates exercises use precise movements and breathing patterns to increase lean muscle mass and lengthen muscles. These processes are very useful for athletes such as gymnasts, dancers and figure skaters, allowing them to enhance their balance and core strength; for other athletes, it is useful in injury rehabilitation and muscle tension reduction. By utilizing these processes, one can improve and prevent conditions such as arthritis, joint pain and back pain. Other than a little empty Pilates also focuses on breath regulation and mind-body connection. Similar to yoga, pilates makes participants concentrate on their breathing throughout the exercises. This intense concentration allows for breathing to be calmer and more regulated, which in turn increases blood flow. The breathing action allows for better stability and balance, making it space, looks great! Love the beneficial for those who are a little clumsier. The mental clarity and relaxation caused by regulated breathing is a great stress and anxiety reliever that can help improve one’s mental health. rings clip art instead of the Although pilates may not seem like the typical teenage activity, given its benefits, some students are willing to give it a try. Junior Olivia Laney said, “I would try it [pilates] because I think it would be fun and is different from an average workout.” Carolina Pilates, The Pilates Cure and Club Pilates are just a few of the studios right here in Fort Mill that “o”s. :)) offer classes for beginner and advanced students. With numerous studios in the Fort Mill area, there are many opportunities to experience the benefits of pilates. If one is looking for a fun and relaxing way to exercise, consider giving pilates a try! - Adriana Pilates is a fun and new way people are exercising. Equipment such as yoga blocks, pilates rings, and therabands are all used in exercises to build lean muscle.

Photo courtesy of Evelyn Ealey 8 Entertainment 8 this looks really I love the layout! This page cute!!! i especially is always so fun. You just like the sesame need to have everything two street title; that’s boxes in when in 100%. You PhoebeBy: Reagan White Bridgers could also change the light After Rolling Stone anointed Phoebe Bridgers as one of her “generation’s sharpest songwriters” last spring, it is no surprise that the clever. -lily :0) up-and-coming artist has been creating a buzz lately. clipart for Evelyn’s article Born in 1994 in Pasadena, California, Bridgers was surrounded by musical talent from the start. By age 11, she had already begun -Madelyn Prickett writing music and learning to play guitar. By the time she reached her teenage years, Bridgers was attending the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts by day and playing gigs around the L.A. area by night. After graduating high school, she briefly attended Berklee College of Music, before dropping out after the freshman orientation. The singer-songwriter then went on to release her first album, Stranger in the Alps, at 23 years old. “I really dig her style of music,” Fort Mill High School Senior Esmie Fernandez said. “It’s the perfect amount of sad without being too much.”

Those pairs of ghosts give off “I really dig her style of music,” Fort Mill High School Senior Esmie Fernandez said. “It’s the perfect amount of sad without being too much.” ghost duet vibes and I live for it! Despite being nominated for four Grammys at this year’s music award ceremony, the 26-year-old was, as Elton John put it, “snubbed” of Cute as always, I love the friends the honor. Bridgers has retained a positive attitude despite her latest run-in with Hollywood. The punk-indie artist has been making waves in the Phoebe Bridgers is the up-and-coming artist who is likely to define a music industry since her second album, Punisher, reached No. 1 on the US Billboard chart for emerging artists. Her style is rather unique in the silhouettes and my article title! generation. Several famous rock artists industry: a gloomy, mellow reflection of the artist’s struggles and triumphs in life. have stated that she has all of the Amazing work! - Caroline Bridgers’s music seems to resonate strongly with fans of pop, indie and folk music. Although the singer's personal style lines up closely making of a star. with the emo/punk subcultures, her signature breathy style of music takes a lot of influence from classic folk music. Although no new music has Photo courtesy of Google Images been announced, many fans stay hopeful that the young artist will release music later this year. Bridgers’s music can be found on all streaming platforms.

Clipart Central! I like the layout, but some of the big titles and pictures look bulky beside each By: Gracie Johnson other. If you space stuff more out or make Even after 17 years since the woeful ending of one of the most viewed sitcoms of all time, Friends has remained a persistently relevant television show. Produced and filmed in things smaller, I think it'll make it fit better. the ‘90s and early 2000s, Friends followed the hectic lives of six acquainted New Yorkers. It seemed that Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), Monica Geller (Courtney Cox) and Ross Geller (David Schwimmer) were the dynamic friend group of which everyone wished -gracie to be a part. From the comedic commentary to the lighthearted plotline, the sitcom entertained a large fanbase of viewers worldwide. Even after its removal from Netflix at the start of 2020, Friends continued to rack up thousands of views via Comedy Central, HBO Max and Hulu. Since 2004, fans have long awaited a reunion of the bunch, which they will finally receive in the foreseeable future. After months of rumored talk, it was confirmed that HBO Max will be airing a Friends reunion in which all six members of the cast will be collectively interviewed. Initially, the episode was set to air in the summer of 2020; however, it has experienced several delays due to the coronavirus pandemic. In November of 2020, actor Matthew Perry tweeted the It looks great. Just move Friends reunion was being rescheduled for March of 2021, heightening the excitement over the event. Unfortunately, this once again, ceased to occur. Finally, on April 8, HBO Max that friends picture writer and producer Jeffrey Klarik tweeted, “It happened and it was everything and more,” followed by #friendsreunion. Klarik also included a picture of Jennifer Aniston in her car, somewhere else so theres potentially in reference to her driving to the set of the reunion. As of now, a set date has not been released regarding when the reunion will air. However, seeing The wait is over! After 17 years not too much going on in as the episode has been filmed, it should not be too long before the six cast members will once again be since the end of production, the one area. - elle seen together on the big screen. “I am very excited about the reunion,” Sophomore Sarah Henrikson cast of the sitcom Friends is stated. “It will be cool to see where they (the cast) are all now and if they are all still connected.” The returning for a reunion special.

special will only be available to view on HBO Max, meaning non-customers will have to pay a Photo courtesy of Google Little bit of overlap in some subscription fee to view the whole episode. Though, considering the mass popularity of the sitcom, Images several clips will most likely be shared all over social media. places, good overall! - Adriana Broadway: Sesame Street’s New Lesson By: Caroline Wollenhaupt The Show Must Go On By: Evelyn Ealey On November 10, 1969, families around the world tuned into the very first The COVID-19 pandemic has put a hold on so many events including episode of Sesame Street. From the popular song “Can you tell me how to get to Sesame graduations, weddings and even movie premieres, but one industry has been hit harder Street,” to the back-and-forth bickering between Bert and Ernie, the show gained a than the others: live theater. Broadway theaters in New York City closed their doors on substantial amount of appreciation. Now, over half a century and 51 seasons later, the March 12 of last year when the pandemic first struck, and later extended the shut down to infamous characters living on Sesame Street are still a big hit. June 7. Due to these closures, 97,000 actors, dancers and singers have been out of work Over the course of its production, many aspects of the show have changed. Some as they wait for theaters to reopen. The long-awaited announcement finally came on of the most popular muppets like Big Bird, Bert, Ernie and the Cookie Monster have been Looks really good but there is a lot more color on March 25. around since the very beginning, while others like Elmo did not appear until 1980. Oscar, That day, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the plans for the thhe bottom of the page than the top who resides in a trash can and has lived the past 52 years in constant grouchiness, had comeback of Broadway entertainment. Blasio’s plan involves providing exclusive -Allie bright orange fur till he got changed to have an olive green color in season two. vaccination sites located in the theater district of the city for performing arts workers. The Considering it is the city will also offer mobile vaccination sites for off-Broadway performers to ensure that eighth-longest-running TV show in they are able to perform safely. The mayor did not specifically state what theater history, it is no surprise that Sesame operations would look like, but it is expected that the maximum capacity will be around Street has learned to adapt and 25%. With the implementation of this new plan during the summertime, the mayor is change with the times. Now, amid optimistic that Broadway will be opening its doors again starting in the fall. all the racial discrimination the With the increased availability of world has been attempting to tackle the COVID-19 vaccine to performers, the last few years, Sesame Street has many theaters have announced their plans decided to take the matter head on. to resume their performances for public. Two new characters, Wesley Walker Shows such as Six, West Side Story and and his father Elijah, are two Chicago are all beginning to plan for the African American muppets who big comeback into the spotlight. Many were brought on the show to answer Broadway fanatics cannot wait for shows questions surrounding their to allow audiences again, but some are ethnicity. Sesame Street has taken on unsure how safe this ‘new normal’ will be. Two new characters have joined the Sesame Street cast: Junior Bella Thomas says, “I am very sensitive issues before; the show has Wesley Walker and his father Elijah. The episode tackles Broadway has been gone since March 2020. Shows covered other topics such as the questions: why is everyone different in features and excited [for reopening]! I think it’s a little have already begun to sell tickets in anticipation of addiction, hunger and has brought in what does it mean? too early with all of the COVID stuff the reopening characters with autism and different going on, but I think it’s good Photo courtesy of Huffington Post Photo courtesy of Evelyn Ealey ethnicities. entertainment.” At one point in the episode, Elmo asks Wesley and his dad why they have brown As the world begins to open back up, the concerns of health and safety grow, but skin, speaking similar to how a child would today. From there, Elijah explains how with Broadway being an iconic aspect of American culture for so many years, it is bound everyone is made different, and that it is okay to be so very different. Though Sesame to finally make its comeback. Performers have missed their live audiences and having the Street was originally made to help disadvantaged children prepare for school, the creators opportunity to perform again is great. As they say in the theater, the show must go on! of the show — Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett - are also trying to get young ones to understand problems in the world, and how to deal with them in a new and respective way. “Sesame Street taught me about basic things like letters and numbers,” Junior Alyssa Nadeau said, “but also about sharing and friendship.”