14 Focus MARCH 20, 2020 MARCH 20, 2020 Focus 15 When Coal Was King A look back at Newport’s Regional History Knees Deep in Coal SHANA HUANG Did you know... Reporter Over 10 Million tons of coal was excavated In 1996, a book titled: The Coals of Newcastle: A Hundred Years of Hidden History was published, detailing the city of from the region Newcastle’s unique history. From 1863 to 1870, Seattle was famous throughout the country for a string of bustling coal mining towns from Bellingham to Carbonado. Included in this line of towns was Newcastle, the most prosperous and advanced town of them all. Founded in 1869, Newcastle was created as a coal-mining town, and the abundance and quality of the coal in Newcastle Coal was the first product shipped out of brought about economic growth for Seattle, a city which had been trying to find other products besides lumber and pilings to bring the fledgling port of seattle income to the port. Phillip H. Lewis, a man from Illinois, described how there were coal outcroppings in the area during 1863, and a team quickly assembled in search of coal, consisting of Lewis himself, Edwin Richardson, a teacher who surveyed school land, and old coal mines can still be found on local Josiah Settle, who served as a tree-cutter. After five weeks of combing through the forest, the group found coal outcroppings along trails near coal creek riverbanks, exciting the new businessmen of Seattle. Once their discovery was made, Edwin Richardson named the brook “Stone Coal Creek,” and thus the name “Coal Creek” was forever cemented in history. According to the Eastside Heritage Center, “coal shaped the Seattle area as significantly as timber,” and while wood products were shipped to Seattle from the area closest to the source, coal was mainly shipped from Elliott Bay in the Central Basin region of the Puget Sound, increasing development in the port of Seattle. Due to the port’s growth from lumber and coal, Seattle became the third largest port in the country by 1910, and railroads and steamship services which arrived in the city were powered by local coal from areas like Newcastle. Image Courtesy of the Newcastle Historical Society In the late 1800s to early 1900s, Newcastle became a landmark for coal mining, drawing in many immigrant workers. The Baima House in Newcastle According to Rich Crispo of the Newcastle Historical Society, Chinese workers arrived in the area in the early 1870s. While most Chinese workers focused on railroad work, some travelled to Newcastle to work for the coal mining company. After many of the men completed work on the railroad extension from Renton to Newcastle, they went to work in the coal mines, sorting coal by size in the bunkers. Driven by the Chinese Exclusion Act, racial tensions broke out in 1885 and one Chinese worker was kidnapped while the rest were driven out of company owned houses as the buildings were burned down. With nowhere to stay, the workers The Baima House Still Stands built huts in a forested area near a creek away from the company camp, and over time, the area was given the name “China Creek.” MIKI KUSUNOSE The City of Newcastle states that during the height of Newcastle’s mining boom, the city had a population even greater than Reporter that of Seattle. Newcastle was one of the most successful coal mining towns in northwestern Washington due to its location among If you drive south on Coal Creek Parkway for seven minutes and take railroad transportation routes, and due to high demand, between 75-100 tons of coal were produced each day in the city during a left towards the Coal Creek YMCA, a small white cottage sits in a green field. 1872. Since Newcastle’s economic growth and liveliness was fostered by the need for coal, many towns in the area which depended The peely white porch and the shingles, spotty with moss, give the tilted roof on coal disappeared when the Pacific Coast Coal Company left the area in 1929. Nonetheless, coal mining in the city continued until a character of rustic antiquity. 1963, and when the last mine closed, more than 11 million tons of coal had been extracted from the area. On a map, 7210 138th Ave. NE, Newcastle is nothing more than an The world has changed immensely since the 1800s, and in the 21st century, Ryan Zhang (10) has noted that “Newcastle ordinary old house. This seemingly ordinary house, however, is the Pacific has grown in the past few years, with apartments now everywhere.” Even so, remnants of the past can still be found in the Coast Coal Company House No. 75, or as the locals call it, the Baima House. Newcastle and Coal Creek area. In the forested trails nearby, hikers may find entrances to old mines, tools and bricks in the Built around 1872, the Baima House is the last standing company streams, and even parts of the old railroad from the late 1800s. So, the next time you go out and about, take a closer look at the house from the coal boom era of early Newcastle. After 150 years, the Baima place you call home; you may just be surprised by what you find. House stands as the last remnant of history that reminds residents of the coal history. It bears the name of the Baima family, an Italian immigrant family who lived in the house. Prior to the Baima family, black strikebreakers were Image Courtesy of the Renton History Museum residents of the home in the 1880’s during worker strikes. Coal Creek miners posing for a photo However, when Company House No. 75 was built in the late 19th century, it was anything but extraordinary. As one of the hundreds of company houses that lined the area, miners would leave in the morning and come back after backbreaking work in the coal mines, working as miners, timbermen, or blacksmiths. Teenage boys as young as 14 worked as greasers, Newcastle’s carrying buckets of oil to keep the machinery running, all while earning a NING WEI meager $1.85 per day. Reporter After the coal boom died out in the region, the company houses faded Chinese workers came into the area in the 1870’s, primarily to work on the railroads - in 1876 and 1877, more than 300 Chinese workers were employed as they crumbled away in peoples’ memories, and the Pacific Coast Coal in building the railroad extension from Renton into Newcastle. Once the railroad line was completed, many of those men came to work in the coal mines Company moved on to other areas to prospect for coal. The Baima House at Newcastle. They mostly worked in the bunkers at the picking tables, sorting coal by size. They were housed in company-owned buildings until 1885, stayed untouched by this tumultuous change and continue to hold its ground when race issues arose and all of the Chinese occupied housing was burned. The workers, all men, left the camp and built small huts among the trees thanks to restoration efforts by current owners. near a creek away from the camp. There, they planted narrow gardens along the creek bank and coops for chickens and ducks. Over time, the creek To this day, the house tells the story of a home that represents became known as China Creek. only a sliver of the once-prosperous coal economy. Yet, it carries a heavy responsibility to teach the history of the very soil that Newport High School Newcastle was also home to many African-American miners, who came as strikebreakers from the Midwest during the 1890s. When organized miners was built on. Andy Li (11) noted the importance of studying Newport’s went on strikes, the mine management brought in these new miners to serve as replacements and thwart the white labor unions. These strikebreakers regional history: “we should know about the region because we stay on this Image Courtesy of the Newcastle Historical Society were thrown into a tense situation between the mine management and the striking miners. Resentment against the African-American miners were land.” Moreover, local history “makes you feel more connected to the place,” African-American strikebreakers at the Newcastle Lime Kiln Club high, as they were perceived by the striking miners as a threat to their bargaining power and were often subject to harassment. With nowhere else to said Angel Xie (9). turn, many of the African American miners banded together to form fraternal organizations. These clubs provided social contacts and companionship, The Baima House will undoubtedly outlive this generation, and the next, will but also were a safety net in case of tragedy. If a miner was killed or injured in the mine, the fraternal group would help with food, cash donations, and lots of personal help. Pictured to the right is the Lime Kiln club, a social gathering place for the perhaps continue to stand as a quiet reminder of our once booming history. African-American miners. 16 Sports March 20th, 2020

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Byther described a pregame warm- jokingly acknowledged that the team is so close After finishing their previous season 5-7, up drill that emphasizes catching the ball from a that “focus can be an issue sometimes.” While Newport’s Boys’ Lacrosse team members are variety of angles. winning is always nice, it’s those close friendships back for Spring 2020. Multiple players, including One strength this team has going for them is that will stand the test of time. captain Brady Byther (12), emphasized that their strong bond. Having played together for a Image Courtesy of Gavin Tampa (12) they intend to finish with a winning record, and long time, Byther described the team relationships Attacker Ethan Tampa looking for a pass. captain Gavin Tampa (12) added that they as close “on and off the field.” Ormiston added “only had one player depart after last season.” But with the new season comes a major change- a second team. The influx of freshmen interest in lacrosse has paved the way for a junior varsity team. Byther emphasized the importance of getting in-game experience for underclassmen, which will help them prepare for the varsity spotlight. Without a JV team, underclassmen would often see minimal playing time in varsity games. Nothing comes easy, and lacrosse players know this as well as anyone. Defender Frasier Ormiston (11) explained that while you “don’t need to be athletic” to play lacrosse, “you need to be willing to put in the time and effort.” He noted that to win more games, the team would need to continue improving. Jeffery Myers (11) explained that on the offensive end, players practice route- running and passing with a drill called 17 Sports March 20th, 2020 Newport Girls Tennis: Talented and Tight-Knit ourselves in...how close the team is to each other.” Girls’ Tennis captains Wong, Kudur, and Sophie Wu (12) hope to continue team bonding activities “like pasta feeds, sleepovers... multiple team dinners…[and] the tradition of exchanging boxes for the first league matches.” This sense of a team community is built on the courts, too. Wu expressed that “practices are lighthearted and filled with jokes and laughter,” and during match days, “everyone is incredibly supportive and loudly cheering on their teammates.” Kudur affirmed, “[While] we keep it competitive, we make sure to keep it secondary to forming a tight knit team.” This team includes Sneckner, who appreciates that “every practice is both productive and fun, and Image Courtesy of Sophie Wu (12) that isn’t something you always experience as a coach.” CAROLYN HAN the past three years.” On the topic of past seasons, Reflecting on her experience in coaching Reporter Barbara Sneckner, Newport’s varsity Girls’ Tennis Newport Girls’ Tennis, Sneckner expressed that coach, noted that while last year’s successful she “considers…[her]self extremely lucky to get Full of strong players and an even stronger season “will be difficult to follow,” because the to work with these hard working ladies.” It is community, the Newport’s Girls’ Tennis teams are team “had only [one] player graduate last year clear that the players of girls tennis appreciate ready to be serving up aces this season. off of our varsity squad” and the tennis players Sneckner, the work put in during practice, and the Evelyn Wong (12), one of the Girls’ Tennis “strive for excellence,” she believes that they “can community, too. Siena Kaneshiro (9) said, “[It captains, informed that last season “[the varsity continue our high performances.” is beneficial in] preparing us for the actual season team] went undefeated in our league...and [that] Beyond the matches, Kahini Kudur (12), and helping us get better endurance” and thought Newport has consistently sent players [to state] another girls tennis captain, voiced, “We pride that “everyone seems really nice and pretty close so that’s cool too!” Wong agreed, loving how unlike in club tennis, which is “very individualized and competitive,” high school tennis has taught her Kicking Off the Soccer Season how “how a strong team bond can completely ALEX SU the team is staying healthy back next year,” and “being in transform someone’s experience.” Reporter and fit throughout the season that position as the senior this Looking forward, Wu, Kudur, and Wong, hope because we tend to have weeks year, it feels very bittersweet to “keep the momentum going strong and defend… The Boys’ Soccer team is where we play two to three and I hope I don’t cry on my [Newport’s] title as League Champion and Kingcos kicking off (pun intended) the eighty-minute games and it senior night.” To make it even Champion.” The captains also have “high hopes for spring season this year on some definitely takes a toll on our more emotional, Yap recalled, “I taking that momentum to State.” bittersweet notes. For senior bodies.” He continued, “It’s have been playing soccer since captains Masato Nandate easy to get injured and we need I could remember, and my very (12) and Mikio Yap (12), this everyone to be at a hundred first training session was with will be their last season playing percent, especially because my senior teammate Masato for Newport before going on we have a smaller number of Nandate.” to college. Yap stated, “I have games this year, and all of them With two senior captains plans to continue playing soccer count towards qualifying for leaving us this year, we also look in college...and I’m excited to KingCo Playoffs.” From this, forward to new players on the see where soccer will take me!” we can see the dedication and field. To all incoming freshmen, Yap will be playing midfield this devotion our players put into Nandate reassured that “tryouts year. each game, along with the are generally pretty easy, To better understand physical requirements just for just two or three days of fun the difficulties of playing practice. Nandate answered scrimmages.” He advised them for Newport boys soccer, this same inquiry with a more to “be flexible, be willing to play I questioned on Yap what emotional response, saying that any position and work as hard as he personally thought the the hardest part for him will be you can.” We wish both Nandate most difficult struggle is, senior night, “knowing that the and Yap good luck to soccer in and he affirmed, “The most seniors are going to play their the future and good luck for challenging part of being on last games and will not come those interested in trying out! 18 Sports March 20th, 2020 March Madness GRACE LEE enjoys March Madness because Reporter “there’s a greater chance for an upset compared to With the season of March the NBA which makes the Madness approaching, avid fans are games more interesting.” For now preparing for the biggest event example, UMBC made history in college basketball. Even if a team in 2018, beating top-seeded has had a sub-par season, the NCAA Virginia to become the first championship title is enough to wash 16 seed to advance out of the away past losses and leave a team’s first round. Needless to say, mark in college basketball history. you never know what could Just look at the current “big names” happen in college basketball, in college basketball with five or more especially in March. championship wins: Duke, Kentucky, Unlike previous seasons Kansas, North Carolina, and even where a crowd favorite or a UCLA. All of these schools keep a clear victor usually emerges, high reputation and their star players Ms. Mack explained that often have the opportunity to go to “this season has honestly the NBA such as star rookie Zion been a wild card” and Williamson, from Duke University, suggested to any fellow viewers who became the first pick in the NBA who make brackets not to “have draft after playing just one season all number one seeds in their Final teams could be knocked out of the skill of the coach can be determined with the Duke Blue Devils. Four” because of the unpredictability brackets with just one loss whether by how many appearances teams However, looking at this of the season. According to Sports the loss is by twenty points or just make in the Elite Eight, Final year’s season and the results of Illustrated, the “Magic Eight” or one. Another factor that determines Four, and the championship. past seasons, the outcome of the the teams most likely to win the the fate of a team are its players. Looking only at the statistics from championship remains unclear. championship consists of Kansas, Star players are always great to have, Sportscasting, the coach with the Why? Veteran college basketball Baylor, Gonzaga, Duke, especially if they are high scorers most NCAA tournament wins, Final fans will know the answer which is State, Maryland, Seton Hall, and such as Markus Howard of the Four appearances, and more is echoed in the famous phrase “It’s Michigan State. Just looking at Marquette Golden Eagles, according Mike Krzyzewski (popularly known not over until it’s over.” Even at the the rankings and stats, the Kansas to Business Insider, he leads “the as Coach K). Regardless of all the championship game with only a few Jayhawks seems to be in the best entire NCAA with 27.3 points per factors that could affect a team’s wins seconds left, a buzzer-beater or even place for a win; Andy Katz from game this season.” However, just or losses, at the end of the day, March a successful free throw may be all NCAA.com seems to agree, looking depending on one player could have Madness is just madness. that is needed to take it all. In fact, at his bracket of predictions for the catastrophic consequences if said star Moving away from professional the possibility for an exciting upset NCAA championship. Of course, player gets injured or cannot play opinions, the Newport body also have is something that attracts people it is possible that the ultimate for the rest of the season. The ideal predictions about the outcome of who do not regularly watch college victor might not be part of this list, team is well rounded with several March Madness. Personally, I think basketball like Mr. Rubio, who considering how all of the above high scoring players in the offense that the Duke Blue Devils have a and a tight defense. good chance because of players like But who leads Vernon Carey Jr. and Tre Jones who the players? The both rank highly on the ACC and coach. Even though contribute to Duke’s overall ability coaches are often in to turn the tables around with great the sidelines while plays. Not only that, but their coach the players play on Mike Krzyzeweki is arguably one the court, the coach of the best coaches in the NCAA. determines the Coming from another perspective, plays, encourages Nick Radabaugh (12) thought the players, and that the Duke Blue Devils would calls helpful win because “that’s what the Vegas timeouts. A skilled gamblers are betting on.” Davis coach could change Endow (11) said that, “Seton Hall the tide of the game always does well surprisingly, but I with strategic plays think that Kansas will probably win just as much as a because although they are young, star player’s points they are a strong team with good can. Often, the chemistry.” March 20, 2020 opinion 19 20 opinion march 20, 2020 Xenophobia: (noun) A Disease That Spreads Faster Than the

DEBBIECoronavirus WANG in wet markets, he was reluctant to support Reporter shutting down these markets. In the last few months, hateful rhetoric Three weeks after the first coronavirus cases against Asian Americans has spiked, and were reported from Wuhan, China, the New York xenophobic news articles such as that published Post published a story titled “Inside the Horrific, by the New York Post only fuel the hate. Inhumane Animal Markets Behind Pandemics Like Without empathy for those at the outbreak’s Coronavirus.” These “unregulated” and “filthy” epicenter, some news outlets pushed out markets, the article stressed, are “found all over Asia one-sided, fiction-based sensational tales and Africa.” The markets sell “exotic wildlife” such for an amusing reaction from the audience. as “dead bats,” “live and dead dogs,” “snakes,” and On January 26th, the French Newspaper Le even “rats.” Shoppers, according to the article, are Courier Picard published an online article greeted by a “sickly, almost sweet and nauseating headlined “New Yellow Peril?”, a reference smell of death” and “unbearable and heartbreaking to the 19th century xenophobic belief that … screams from mammals and fowl.” East Asians pose an existential danger to the Western world. On February 3rd, Governor Jay Inslee announced a plan to close all schools in King, the Wall Street Journal published Snohomish, Pierce counties to limit the spread of COVID-19 Image by Parker Miles Blohm an article titled “China Is the Real Sick Man of Asia,” a reference to the However, viruses that originated in the United States derogatory term used to describe China or Europe were always given a generic scientific in the late 1800s, when the country was name, such as H1N1 or yellow fever. Afterall, the divvied up by foreign imperialists. Joy Zou Spanish conquistadors never renamed smallpox as (12) called these xenophobic news articles the “European killer virus,” right? “demoralizing.” The impact of xenophobia-fueled fear After a few Biology lessons, the surrounding the coronavirus can be felt around knowledge that viruses spread by exposure Washington. Restaurants and cafes in Seattle’s to infected individuals, not ethnicity, must International District, reported by Komo News, have seem like common sense to many of us. experienced up to a 70% decline in business since Why then, do these hateful comments the coronavirus outbreak. Zou stated that she felt persist? According to the Columbia uneasy knowing how much Asian businesses are University professor Marie Myung-Ok impacted by xenophobia, especially because “a lot of Lee, how the media and the scientific Asian businesses, especially restaurants, are smaller, According to the CDC, disinfection is the best way to prevent the spread local businesses.” of the virus. community name an epidemic plays Image by Google a crucial role in fueling xenophobia. At a time when so many are relying on news In the past months, news outlets have outlets for accurate coronavirus updates, biased Taken out of context, the discriminatory article repeatedly and “conveniently” renamed the 2019- news reports normalize xenophobia against seemingly describes a primitive, utterly apocalyptic nCoV coronavirus as the “Wuhan coronavirus.” Asian Americans. These reports reveal America’s setting. It is a wonder why a sane person would The Economist, for example, published an article continuous grapple with racism. Zou commented, voluntarily venture into such places. In reality, regarding the “Wuhan virus” along with the subtitle “it is pretty obvious that the coronavirus [did not] the so-called “animal markets” are known as wet “Made in China” and a picture of earth wearing a create those xenophobic actions. [The disease] just markets. According to Zhenzhong Si, a food security mask made from China’s national flag. Naming a provided a seemingly ‘justifiable’ outlet for them.” and safety research associate at the University of virus by its origin is not new. Past examples include: Since the outbreak emerged in late January, Waterloo, large cities in China typically have a few Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), xenophobic comments along the lines of “this is what hundred of them. Si stated that wet markets serve Asian Flu, West Nile virus, and Ebola – named they get for drinking exotic bat soup” have circulated as “the predominant food retail outlets for fresh after a river in the Democratic Republic of Congo. the internet. Zou, visibly frustrated, recounted an produce and meat in Chinese cities … [as well as incident of “someone [asking her] a question about spaces] for socialization.” Even amid the coronavirus whether or not ‘[her] people’ eat bats.” Although the outbreak, individuals in China are still relying on question stemmed from “polite curiosity” instead of these wet markets for daily necessities. Eric Chen hate, Zou admitted that “it still sounded icky.” She (11), whose grandparents live in , stated that sarcastically questioned, “does a handful of people “[they] still go out daily to shop for vegetables.” eating something that seems ‘foreign’ to European Shutting down these presumptuously filthy culture mean everyone in an entire country deserves “animal markets” might seem like a no-brainer to die?” to outsiders; however, wild animals hold cultural To overcome xenophobia, Zou encourages significance to many in China. Qi suggested that everyone to examine the coronavirus with a non- “eating wild animals is considered a symbol of Eurocentric view and “think before you speak.” wealth” in China; he added that traditional Chinese She added, “[do not] be afraid to call someone out medicine believes wild animal consumption could when he or she says something that feels wrong. Not boost the immune system. While Qi stressed the everything people say is said with the intent to harm, need for better enforcement of food safety policies Image by Andrea Ucini but that [does not] make insensitive comments less hurtful.” march 20, 2020 opinion 21 Does an Engaging Performance Integrity in the Music World ZÜMRÜT ERTEM along with the strong drawn out riffs. Outweigh Musical Integrity? Reporter However, the truth is that lip syncing is dishonest; unless the audience is aware ZOYA SIDDIQUI superstar act could “expect to receive It’s September 29, 2012 and of its practice, it should not be utilized Reporter a cut of a $350 million tour gross you’re one of a hundred starstruck during concerts. around 30% to 35%” while the rest of Beliebers who have paid hundreds Elise Browder (12) offered her the money is split up between “taxes, In the music world, lip syncing to see ’s Believe tour. opinion on the situation and claimed during a concert is often viewed as a that singers should use their “real massive faux pas. Artists have had their voice” as they “got famous from careers shredded by being caught lip singing”. Household names, ranging syncing. In some instances, they are from old idols like Milli Vanilli to even vilified. newbies such as Mariah Carey, attained It is commonly argued that lip their spot in peoples playlists due to syncing is inherently dishonest, but their vocals. While artists should work many people seem to forget that to provide their fans with a good time, live shows are extremely draining, they should not attempt to create a especially when it comes to artists who fantastical utopia at the expense of pair singing with intense choreography truth. in their shows. However, lip syncing can also “There are many groups and be seen as a valid way for artists to individual artists that have to focus perform in concerts. That is, if they’re on dancing at a high tempo while also honest about their decision. In the end, having perfect vocals, which is difficult, all we ask is transparency between the Image courtesy of Def Jam Recordings. Justin Bieber in his “Yummy” music video. so it would make sense if they have entertainer and the audience. With promoter fees, manager commission, to lip sync,” says Ellen Nielsen (9). You’re dancing to the one of the K-pop bands such as BTS, dancing is a fixed costs and staging/crew costs.” Consider the example of an artist on catchy beats with your friends when huge component of their act and they If it is staged correctly and given a world tour, which requires them to in the middle of a song, Bieber turns utilize lip-syncing. Claire Zhang (11) enough creative effort, it should be perform several times a week for a his back to the audience and starts believes that for such artists and groups recognized that lip syncing allows span of several months to a year. It is puking everywhere. Despite his lip-syncing is reasonable as they have artists to direct their energy into incredibly unrealistic to expect anyone body lurching as the vile substance “wild choreography.” However, the part theatrics and other elements that to sing perfectly, or for that matter, muddies the stage, his strong vocals that makes this okay is the fact that the will elevate their performances. even passably without suffering adverse continue to fill the stadium. And it audience knows and understands this. Britney Spears, for example, is consequences on their voice over such isn’t long before an audience filled In the end, artists are mere mortals a long period of continuous strain. known not only for her breathy Cancelling a show due to anything vocals but for her phenomenal from vocal strain to allergies, though, performances, which have typically causes financial loss for the artist, so included stylistic elements such as some artists decide to lip sync their way outfit changes. When it comes to through it instead. the concept of live performances, Queenie Ding (11), says that she “would rather see a near perfect lip synced performance instead of an entirely live performance that isn’t up to par as long as the artist makes it engaging.” Ultimately, if an artist chooses to lip sync, an Image courtesy of Getty Images. BTS Members posing for SiriusXM. engaging performance has with young fans and parents realize and can’t be expected to do everything the potential to outweigh that their favorite teen idol had been at once. But it is immoral for artists Image courtesy of Google Images. the integrality of live vocals. lip-syncing for the entire duration of to make money off of lies aimed at the the concert. public who made them famous. , using Taylor Lip syncing is a practice that Swift’s infamous 2018 “[I] would rather see a near- has been used by artists for years Reputation tour as an in order to give their viewers the example, states that perfect lip synced performance best of both worlds: the shimmies the tour raked in “on instead of an entirely live average, $7 million per show.” The magazine performance that isn’t up to par” also notes that a