May 18, 2017 Volume XXVII Issue 25

A PUBLICATiON OF HAMBURG AREA HIGH SCHOOL

Hamburg Area High School watches Getting fit in spring “Screenagers” Jennifer Hoshauer – 11 When spring arrives it is good to get outside and start getting fit for the summer. It is good Alyssa Marzili – 11 to get outside after being inside all winter. The benefits of walking or running outside are seeing different scenery and it may involve On April 24 the Hamburg Area High hills. Since it is rainy in the spring a workout indoors will never hurt. School students remained in their During the school year gym class is held outside during the fall and spring. Being outside homerooms for an hour and a half to gives more space to do actives and to walk or watch the documentary “Screenagers”. run long distance for those who may choose. In summary the video covered facts Losing weight can make the human body feel about how many hours teens typically totally different. This also makes the lungs and spend on screens. It also stated heart stronger. The refreshment and weight off reasons why too much time spent on the shoulders is the best feeling. It also makes screens is bad and how it can affect more positive thoughts throughout the day and school work. The documentary backed feeling more energized. up their facts with experimental tests. Having a trainer keeps the motivation and the Some did not like the film and claimed heathy eating on track. Trainers work with all the facts were outrageous and that ages no matter what the situation is. They are the topic really was not that big of a not free but it is worth the money after seeing deal. However, the film did provide the result. reasonable solutions to help teens avoid being on screens so much. At the conclusion of the documentary, each homeroom had a discussion about what they May is mental health awareness month had watched. The students had a chance to state whether or not they agreed with what the video claimed. The students added their own input and suggestions as to what can Gabby Krick – 10 be done to help limit the too much screen problems. Many felt the video had far too strict Since 1949 the United States has recognized the month of May as Mental Health suggestions and came up with their own solutions. One came up with the idea of having Awareness Month. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with restriction rules for time spent on screens, but not going so far as to form a contract. a mental health condition. Through the media, local events and screenings, other organizations are welcome to join in on the spreading of awareness of mental health. Various opinions were tossed out about the documentary some positive and One in five Americans will be affected by a mental health condition in their lifetime and every others not so much. Joey Dalton, a junior declared, “It was really great, but I feel American is affected through their friends and family. Throughout May, participants across adults should watch it instead of students because they can get more use out of it.” the country are Ms. Kelly stated her opinion on the video, “It was very good information, but I feel it raising awareness was too drawn out and long, which lost attention.” The film had a good point and some for the importance feel others younger need to see it, so they do not spend too much time in a screen. of mental health. Dr. Gravish hopes the film at least impacted the students enough to start a conversation The overall goal is on the topic between their parents or even teachers. He feels that it depends whether or to change society’s not students spend too much time on screens based off them individually. In some ways thinking on these illnesses and make technology and screens can be helpful, while other times it can be distracting. For some the those with these distraction can be too strong and it becomes a problem. Others it is not a problem if they use illnesses feel more screens in the most productive and efficient way they can. Dr. Gravish declared, “Keep an comfortable in open mind inside and outside of school, take in every new experience and ask questions. their own situation. Such as ‘How can this new device help make me a better student or a better friend?’” The most Sometimes a student will be on their phone while their friend is talking to them. Then they talked about way hardly hear what their friend said because they were too invested into their screen. Mostly to deal with these everyone, always has their phone close by and cannot resist to check it when it makes any illnesses is to talk type of sound. A lot of students sleep with their phones by their bedside and sometimes it can to those who are going through disrupt their sleep. The devices can be very distracting, but at the same time a very useful tool. the same thing. Overall, the documentary was very informative and at least made the students more Support groups aware of the time they spend on screens. For some it helped open their eyes and they are are extremely popular and most often have a positive impact. Being able to talk more alert to the amount of time they waste playing games or anything else on screens that without judgment is the best way to accept that one has a mental health condition. is not useful. The documentary was worth the time spent to watch it. Managing ones stress is a great way to help someone with symptoms from a mental disorder. Although it will not get rid of the disorder it will help dealing with it. Listening or watching inspirational speakers online who talk about mental illnesses can help with not feeling as if one is so alone. The best way to deal with the illness is to face it. How to stay on track over summer vacation Mental health conditions are a serious matter, just as serious as something physical. In order to make those with a condition comfortable not only do Carly Levan – 11 they need to accept what they have, but society needs to accept it as well. As the year is winding down it is hard to think of anything but summer vacation. Most people’s plans over the break are to have fun and think of school as little as possible. However getting a head start on preparing for the next school year can help make the transition easier and more organized. Summer vacation is the perfect time to set a precedent for the next school year and ensure success. Student Spotlight: Abigail Behm Time management is essential for Odessia Schwinger - 9 organization and preparation and can be used for planning fun summer events and Abigail Behm is a student that homework deadlines. Before the school truly does represent the hawk spirit. year ends, it is a good idea to try out some She a 9th grader who participates different methods of time management. One in German Club, Tennis, and Track. method that works for a lot of people is to She works very hard to achieve her goals whether they are academic or keep a calendar by their workspace and use physical. Abigail truly does represent sticky notes for scheduling or reminders. the spirit of the hawk she is strong, That way the sticky note can be moved motivated, and smart. if the event is changed. This method may not work for everyone so in order When she gets older Abigail wishes for time management to work it is important to try and find what works best. to join the Marine Corps, as either a Most teachers give out homework or reading assignments over the summer to prepare pilot, surgeon, or engineer order do the class. Instead of waiting for the end of summer to work on it, get started on it as soon her part in helping her country. When as possible. It is also helpful to review it with the teacher before this school year ends to Abigail is not participating in sports learn what is expected of the assignment. If the teacher does not give out assignments, or clubs, she is either out hunting, doing target practice, training to be check out the class overview on their teacher page or on the school’s website. Try talking a lifeguard or learning the piano. to other students who took the class before to better understand what is expected and Here at Hamburg Area High what will be learned and use that information to find an introduction to the subject online. School we are lucky to have such While it does not seem fun to put in work over the summer it will help in the long run. considerate and selfless students Instead of doing all the work at one time and getting overwhelmed, it helps tremendously like Abby. Students who truly do to spread it out over the months. Just putting in a half hour a couple times a week will represent Hamburg as the amazing ease the load by the end of the year. Plus, keeping up a regular routine and continuing school it is. to do school work consistently helps at the beginning of the new year to adjust. HAWK HAPPENINGS May 18, 2017 PAGE 2 Ideas for keeping a journal Getting to know coach Buchiet Ashley Lojko - 11 Kiara Mariano – 11 Coach Leon Buchiet has been Journals are a way for people to arrange their thoughts and work through problems they coaching tennis for a total of nine years. have while also keeping a record of that point in their lives to look back on. There are many He coaches because he loves to the ways to use and utilize a journal, and all are beneficial and creative. Though some are more sport. “I want to teach others to learn to difficult to do as a student in love a life time sport,” says Mr. Buchiet. school, these are a few easy He has coached girls in is past years. Coaching girls is easier to coach because ideas to keep a journal. they listen more than the boys. “Seeing The first journaling idea athletes get better,” is his favorite part is writing pages of thoughts about coaching. in the morning, as soon as The boys record was 3-4. He feels that the alarm goes off. Though the season would have gone smoother the most common amount if the snow did not come or the Easter of pages for this technique break. is three pages, it does not Mr. Buchiet has been playing since he matter whether the number is was 12 year olds. He has been involved under or over that. The pages in tennis for so long he does not want to are written in a stream of think about it. consciousness style, which is Mr. Buchiets hobbies include all the thoughts that are in the collecting coins, playing the guitar and mind are put on the paper, working around his house like carpentry regardless of punctuation and remodeling. and grammar. This method “I am very committed. I am a clears the head for the rest of certified Tennis Instructor through the the day, and is refreshing to “Professional Tennis Registry”. I love do in the morning. the sport of tennis and my greatest hope The second idea is to have a small list of questions to pick from, and to choose one to is to teach a lifelong sport to students. write about, whether this be daily or weekly. The thought provoking questions should produce I still play in a men’s tennis in a group interesting and reflective answers, but the questions must be open-ended enough to produce up in Schuylkill County. We play 3 time such a response. A list of such questions to journal about can be found in the description of a week. One man who plays with us is the video below. 84 years old and is still quite good. This sport will keep you young. I hope all my athletes will A more organized and less free-form approach to journaling is using an hour-by-hour continue playing for many years to come,” he says. calendar or similarly a bullet journal, both of which are utilized the same way. Three ways to organize thoughts in this fashion is to, firstly, jot down quick notes or thoughts throughout the day, whether in the hour boxes or just as a bullet point. Second is to record future events, End of the year is coming which makes using the calendar more convenient. Finally, this journal can be used to write Amanda McLaughlin - 9 down daily tasks or activities, which can be used in both types of format. The end of the year is coming and many Other forms of journaling do not necessarily have to be written, but rather presented in students are so ready for summer. The warm other creative ways. Talking out problems of everyday life into a recorder can help organize weather has started, and it is getting everyone thoughts and rationalize the situation without having to tell another person about the problem. in the mood for the beach, waterparks, and This process can also be written, as it is helpful either way. Drawings and art can accompany other outdoor activities. Summer is a good journal entries or stand on their own as a creative outlet. Drawing doodles to add to an entry time to hang out with friends and to take a can enhance the story or make it more interesting. Building a collage of the day through break from school. Many students are excited photos or newspaper and magazine clippings can show a day without needing a written to leave for the summer. journal entry to support it. Ben Adam, a freshman, says that he is super excited for summer to begin. He works at the Hamburg Pool very often and occasionally swims there as well. He works at the concession stand and serves food to people. He goes on many vacations throughout the Importance of Healthy Snacking summer such as, South Bend, Indiana where he watches his sister twirl baton. He also goes Megan Krick – 11 to the beach near Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. When people get home from work or school, they are usually hungry and look for a snack. Autumn Tworkoski is also very excited for Many times people just eat cupcakes or candy summer to start. She always swims in her pool, as their snack, but snacking like that is never which is one of her hobbies. Hanging out with good for people. People that do not eat healthy her friends is one of her favorite things to do have risks of diabetes if they eat more sugar while school is not in session. Both of them will snacks. Everyone should eat healthy snacks be sophomores next year so they are trying to when they get hungry. It is okay to eat some junk make the best of their summer before they get food every now and then but not all the time. older. Have a great summer! It will go fast. Healthy snacking can help a person gain extra nutrients, keep blood sugars normal, and prevents overeating. Overeating is never good because many people can skip dinner or lunch. Skipping a meal can Former boy band member rising on the charts cause people to not eat normal the next time they eat. Healthy snacking provides extra nutrients because the healthier people Calysta Hinkle - 10 eat the more nutrient they can gain. Junior Tara Maloney says, “Eating healthy is a great way to start the day.” Harry Styles is an English singer and songwriter. He Healthy snacking also helps keep blood sugar levels more normal because people will was known to be in the boy band, One Direction. In 2016 not have as much sugar in their snacks if they have an apple or orange. Not having blood the band decided to take a hiatus and return summer of sugar levels too high is good for many people with diabetes. It does not cause many people 2017. Throughout their break the four members have with diabetes to have normal blood sugar to having high blood sugar levels right away. When been doing different things with music. On March 7, people are hungry in between meals they should choose a healthy snack instead of one 2017, Harry Styles released his first single, Sign of the with a lot of sugar. People should eat apples instead of eating sugar cookies all the time. Time. His single beat Ed Sheeran’s, Shape of You, and Adele’s record of getting to #1 on the charts. It took him 19 minutes. Six days later, he posted on Twitter that his album will be available for pre-order. His self- titled album consists of 10 songs which should sound similar to bands like Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Coldplay, The Beatles, and Prince. On April 15, 2017, he was a musical guest on Saturday Night Live and performed two songs off his album including, Sign of the Times Spring Spirit Week and Ever Since New York. Alicia hurdles through track season Meredith Haas - 9

Monday - America Alicia Gough is a freshman at HAHS, where she is also a two-sport athlete. In the winter, Alicia plays on the basketball team on both varsity Tuesday - Twin Day and junior varsity. In the current spring season, she participates in track. On the track team, Alicia participates in four main events; the long jump, 4x100 relay, and both the 100 and 300 hurdles. Alicia has been running track since she was in grade 7, Wednesday - Workout and shared that her favorite thing about the sport is competing against students from other schools and trying to get better times. “When I get a better time it makes me feel really good to know that I’ve gotten better in the short time since the last meet.” She did share, Thursday - Red and however, that her least favorite part of track is the extensive conditioning at the beginning of and throughout the season. Alicia shared that in the future seasons of track, she hopes to White improve her times in both the 100 and 300 hurdles because those are her two main events. She continues making memories with her friends and getting personal bests, but her favorite memory so far in the season was the Tulpehocken Invitational because she placed top eight in all of her events. Outside of track Alicia can be found Pep Rally period 8 on the basketball court in the winter, studying for her honors courses, or hanging out with her friends in the summer. HAWK HAPPENINGS May 18, 2017 PAGE 3 Day of Silence raises awareness and H.P Lovecraft inspires authors of today’s stirs up controversy Sarah Gould – 11 century Quinn Holl - 9 Howard Phillips Lovecraft is an individual who is most commonly recognized for his use Hamburg’s Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) of words that exhibit illusive visions that forge in a reader’s head. H.P Lovecraft was born in has been quick to make an impact on the 1890, in Providence, Rhode Island and was a horror fiction author who wrote short stories, school. From introducing itself through safe novels and novellas. During his early life, his traveling salesman father developed a mental disorder caused space posters and hand print turkeys, to by untreated syphilis when Lovecraft was around the age of three. In 1893, his father was leaving compliments for every student in admitted into the Butler Hospital in Providence, and as years passed, the disease ultimately the school, the club has made a significant became the cause of his father’s death in the year 1898. impression on the school considering the Despite his father’s death, Lovecraft continued to attend school and became an avid short amount of time it has been in existence. reader, specifically favoring the works of Edgar Allan Poe. As a teenager, Lovecraft attended On Friday, April 21, the GSA took part in Hope High School, but unfortunately suffered a nervous breakdown before he could earn his involving the school in a nationwide event diploma. As several years swept by, Lovecraft spent long nights studying, reading and writing. called the Day of Silence. Originally created He also managed to publish a few articles on astronomy in several newspapers, noting that by GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight astronomy was an interest of his. Before Lovecraft was an established author, he began as a would-be journalist and joined Education Network), its goal was to raise the United Amateur Press Association in 1914. The following year, he launched his self- awareness of bullying among the LGBTQ published magazine, The Conservative. Lovecraft became more serious about writing stories community. Roughly 80 students at Hamburg around 1917, and so the horror magazine Weird Tales decided .3to buy a few of Lovecraft’s participated in the event, pledging to remain silent in an attempt to raise awareness. stories in 1823. Many students agree that this was a good idea in theory, but in practice, the event Only a year after this literary success, Lovecraft married Sonia Greene and they lived did not achieve its goal. One student who did not participate was annoyed at how together in New York City for two years before splitting up. After his failed marriage, Lovecraft some students who wore stickers indicating their participation did not remain silent. returned to Rhode Island and began working on some of his most prominent stories, such as Holly Phillips, a participant in the event, noted that a large number of students “The Call of Cthulhu” in 1928 in Weird Tales. As his writing continued, Lovecraft introduced were disrespectful of the participants, insulting them and making fun of the issue they readers to a multitude of supernatural beings that would reappear in other related tales. In fact, Lovecraft once wrote, “all of my tales are based on the fundamental premise that were raising awareness for, something Holly believes to be a very important issue. common human laws and emotions have no validity or significance in the cosmos-at-large.” Starr Dove, who also did not participate, thought the concept of the Day of During the author’s final years, Lovecraft struggled to support himself and took editing/ Silence was great, but she did not sign up because she knew she would not be ghostwriting work in order to make ends meet. Unfortunately, Lovecraft died of cancer on able to keep from talking. The GSA’s message, Starr pointed out, was not taken March 15, 1937, in Providence, Rhode Island at the age of 46. He died leaving behind more seriously by enough students, preventing the event from reaching its full potential. than 60 short stories and a few novels and novellas. Two of Lovecraft’s friends, August Another student who claims their support for the LGBTQ community Derleth and Donald Wandrei forged a publishing company called Arkham House to promote says that they did not believe that silence was the best way to show their and preserve the beloved author’s work. support, and that it would not be the best method of raising awareness. Lovecraft has earned a much greater acclaim than he received during his lifetime. In fact, The Vice President of the GSA, Samantha Everley, thought that the event went well, authors such as Peter Straub, Stephen King and Neil Gaiman used Lovecraft’s works as inspiration for their novels. Stephen King mentioned to the American Heritage magazine, considering this is Hamburg’s first year participating in the Day of Silence. Samantha noted “Now that time has given us some perspective on his work, I think it is beyond doubt that that it took students and teachers a while to adjust to the silence, and “it was interesting H.P. Lovecraft has yet to be surpassed as the twentieth century’s greatest practitioner of the to see how they would react and adapt to it with their students.” As Samantha is a senior, classic horror tale.” With that said, despite him being an author rarely heard of among today’s she hopes that the tradition of the Day of Silence will continue after her graduation. society, he was most definitely a literary virtuoso. I asked Tyler Holl what her viewpoint on Mrs. Eshbach, the club adviser, in addition to being happy about meeting the club’s goal of his successions are, knowing that Tyler is a reader of his works and favors authors who 80 participants, or roughly ten percent of the student population, was surprised at the open- are gifted with the ability to convey a story through articulately chosen words. She said, “I mindedness of the students of staff. “I heard that there was some grumbling about the event by thoroughly enjoy his choice of words, and I enjoy the fact that I have to stop reading and those who feel differently about LGBTQ issues, but generally, I only hear and students who are think at times in order to understand what he has written. It proves that his word choice is accepting, supportive, and understanding of the LGBTQ community and those who are different.” immensely sophisticated, much more so than most modern day writers.” Regardless of opinions on the GSA’s place at Hamburg and the LGBTQ community at large, many students agree that the Day of Silence did not achieve what it set out to accomplish. While many students have certainly been exposed to new information and new ideas, the GSA’s goal of raising awareness and generating support did not reach the level of respect and support that the Day of Silence participants and supporters hoped to achieve. Michael Procak hitting through his last year of baseball Opt to go outside in the month of May Kiara Mariano – 11 Paiton Albrecht - 9 Michael Procak is an 18 year old senior at Hamburg Area High School. As the weather changes it is an encouraging time to get outside and get active. May is the He has been playing baseball since perfect month to start a healthy lifestyle. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. age five. He plays third and shortstop. “I play baseball because I love that Little does anyone know there are a number of opportunities to get out and get moving! I know will never leave me,” says Walking distance from Hamburg Area High Michael. He is very excited about the School is Kaercher Creek. It has since been season but dreading the end. He is closed, but is open to walk on designated least excited about Saturday games. trails and to fish in its waters using kayaks, Mikey prefers to sleep in one those canoes, etc. It is dog friendly and is most days. Mikey is also excited about his beautiful at sunset. It is the perfect place elbow healing. It has enabled him to to skip some stones and take in the view. play. He has tendinitis in his extensor Another spot to be Kernsville Dam. Kerns- tendon and his tricep tendon. He feel that this season is going ville Dam offers a biking and walking trail that to be great and they are going to go is a total of 12 miles. It a flat trail that takes as well as they did last year. Some of one through the forest, past the Appalachian the teams Mikey’s looking out for are Trail and near the railroad tracks that are Twin Valley, Berks Catholic and Oley. seen as a hidden treasure. There are sev- Mikey is looking forward to having eral of activities to do around Kernsville so a great time with a great bunch of guys. “I’m going to miss everyone associated with the take time to go explore the trails made for all. baseball program. Teammates, coaches, and of course Trainer Matt,” he says. Mikey did not Lastly, a spot most know is the Pinnacle. The Pinnacle has a series of trails that leads to a have role model because he inspired himself to play as he mentions, “I don’t need role models.” series of different lookouts. Most known is the reservoir that is an easy short hike to one can Other than baseball Mikey hunts, fish, and plays with his hamster Niko. He plans on going to Costal Caroline on full ride. He is going to be studying criminology and criminal justice. see the process of how Hamburg gets its water. Next most known is Pulpit Rock which gives an Eastern lookout, which is perfect for a sunrise if one if up for the challenge. There is so much and more to explore near this side of the woods, it could take multiple trips to complete it all. These are just a few of many outdoor areas in the Hamburg and greater community. There is so much adventure out there it just takes motivates to start. Landis attends BCTC Lexi Gerner - 9 Senior, Dawson Landis attends BCTC each day, taking an interest in recreational and power equipment. NEWS FLASH: The Earth is Still Round! He began going to BCTC in grade 11. Landis chose this class because it fit into racing and really gave Leah Bertschy – 12 him the full experience on the equipment. This class A new speculation that has been brought up in the news lately is that people are is beneficial towards his racing career and continues starting to question on whether or not the earth is actually round. They believe that the to help him in the long run. In the class they fix four earth does not have a curvature and that earth is completely flat like a disk. Similar to how wheelers, dirt bikes and perform regular maintenance back before Christopher Columbus set sailed many people in Europe believed the earth was flat back in 1492 before the usage of technology that would tell us that it isround. on lawn mowers. Celebrities like Shaquille O’Neal, rapper B.o.B. and many more. There are simply and Dawson’s father owns a lawn care business which easy ways to tell that the Earth is most definitely not flat. First step is to look at satellite relates well to the subject of this class. After high images that astronauts have taken from the Space Station. The images are most school he does not plan to continue in lawn care. definitely not fake or photo shopped to those making the assumption they are. Second, BCTC students leave before period five each day and is to look at the moon every night. The reason why we can see eclipses is because the end their day around 2:52. Dawson enjoys BCTC and curvature of the earth is what shows us crescent, full moons, etc. There are many other reasons as to why the Earth has a curvature instead of being a complete disk like shape. recommends the class he attends to anyone who takes Senior Brittney Atkins who will be majoring in Biology says: “It makes me feel that an interest in equipment. Over the past two years, this class has been very beneficial to him, people are ignorant to scientific facts and that gravity causes the earth to be round.” and he is going to miss it when it is all over.

HAWK HAPPENINGS May 18, 2017 PAGE 4 Smurfs: the Lost Village Freshmen attend local colleges Sierra Fisher – 11 The new Smurfs movie: the Lost Village hit theatres on April 7, 2017. Previous to this film coming out, there were two Lexi Tessitore - 9 other films made in this series including The Smurfs (2011) and The Smurfs 2 (2013). During the recent field trip, freshmen Smurfs: the Lost Village follows Smurfette (voiced by toured colleges all across Berks Demi Lovato), Brainy (voiced by county. The colleges included Reading Danny Pudi), Clumsy (voiced Area Community College, Penn State by Jack McBrayer), and Hefty Berks, Kutztown University, Alvernia (voiced by Joe Manganiello) on University, and Albright College. The their hunt to find another Smurf freshmen were split up into groups village. They use a map to guide and attended a college with their them through the forest as they chaperones. Most of the chaperones race against the evil wizard were teachers like Mr. Zimmerman and Mrs. Herman. Gargamel (voiced by Rainn Wilson) to find the hidden village. The tour guides at the colleges informed the freshmen of what majors the college has The movie was directed by to offer, where things at the campus are located, as well as their personal experiences Kelly Asbury and produced by with the college. They offered insight on how to succeed enough in high school to be Jordan Kerner and Mary Bauder. eligible for that specific college. After the tours, the freshmen were able to eat a free lunch. This movie is categorized as fantasy and adventure and is rated PG. Smurfs: The Lost Village Taking the college tour could have put things in perspective for a lot of freshmen. was given a six out of ten by IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a rating of 38%. If they had previously thought they did not want to go to college, the tour could Though this movie is not geared towards teenagers and adults, I thought that the have opened their mind to the idea. It also could have served as a motivation movie was cute and teaches a good life lesson. I would recommend it for those who have to some students. If they enjoyed the college atmosphere, it could have pushed watched one of the other Smurfs movies or want something that is cute and light hearted. them to want to do better during their high school time in order to attend a college. Mrs. Benz hoped that freshmen would view college as a potential option and have an increased comfort level as well as a better understanding. She went on the Albright trip and Capturing beautiful moments liked how they explained that students’ grades matter now. She also liked how they talked Lexi Gerner - 9 about the importance of doing the best in sports if students want to play a sport in college. Spring and summer are when the most beautiful pictures are captured. The most important Mrs. Benz said, “Doing your best academically is important no matter what your path is,” way to capture crystal clear pictures is with because she knows that college is not for everyone. She says people getting jobs right a good camera. The person taking the out of high school will have a better chance if they had good attendance and good grades. picture also has to have the skills to work Freshmen can take their futures more seriously after spending the day at a the camera, but the camera plays a big part college. They can start thinking of what they want to do when they are older and in how the picture comes out. A lot more work towards being successful. After talking to the tour guides and hearing about people break out their good cameras in the their experiences, they may feel less intimidated. Overall, the trip served as an summer and begin capturing the flowers, opportunity to give freshmen a chance to start looking at their futures closer. beach days, pool days and fun events with their friends. Between the brands of Nikon and Canon, Canons have a smoother autofocus and have a better DSLR for sports mode. Both cameras are great, but the Canon has more features and clearer pictures. The Canon Coffee introduces benefits Rebel t2i and t3i are amazing cameras. These cameras have great reviews and will Quinn Holl - 9 capture some of the best moments of a person’s life. The Canon t2i and t3i both have full HD. Unlike the Canon t2i, the t3i has a flip out screen Coffee is a drink that is most commonly and great color depth. The photos also seem to have a higher resolution. The Canon t2i and consumed on a daily basis by various t3i run very differently in price. The canon t2i is selling for $199 while the canon t3i is running individuals. Fortunately, coffee contains for about $515. The cameras both have important features that make up for each other, but an array of benefits that can increase the camera’s features are great when they fit a person’s needs. For example, someone who one’s health in a multitude of ways. takes more vlogs and pictures of themselves would be better off with the t3i because of the Obviously, coffee emits a series flip out screen. of energy that allows individuals to Not only is the brand and model of the camera important but so is the lens that is put on function properly at times of exhaustion. the camera. The clear focus on the photo comes more from the lens then it does the camera However, coffee can also help to burn itself. Some lenses can be priced decently, while others can be very expensive depending fat. This is mainly because studies on the length and the type of lens. There are wide angle lens, which are usually 24-35 mm have shown that caffeine can boost and capture a wider scene then the human eye can. There are longer lenses which are used the metabolic rate by 3-11% and can when taking pictures from far away because they have a good zoom. For close up pictures, increase the burning of fat by about there are incredibly short lenses that have a great focus on the object to take clear pictures 10% in obese individuals and 29% in up close. lean people. Although, these effects will The summer season is coming up and it is time to take out the Canon Rebels and begin diminish in long-term coffee drinkers. capturing some of the greatest moments. Memories are important in everyone’s lives and With that said, consuming coffee on a regular basis may not be the best choice in order to Canon’s capture the clearest memories. Along with the camera, the lens is just as important receive this source of weight loss. when capturing a photo! Coffee also reduces the chance of being affected by diseases such as Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s as well as various types of cancers. In fact, the reduction of these diseases can be a 60% less chance of having one of the following diseases for someone who is a regular coffee drinker. Not only that, but coffee also reduces the risk of heart disease and strokes. Furthermore, coffee can overpower depression and generally improve one’s mood. Supposedly, in a study published in 2011, women who drank four or Paramore releases Hard Times from more cups of coffee a day had a 20% lower risk of becoming depressed. Another study involving 208,424 individuals found that those who imbibed four or more cups of coffee per upcoming album day were 53% less likely to commit suicide. Lastly, coffee supposedly has the ability to increase one’s lifespan. In fact, two large Trayton Smith - 9 studies show that drinking coffee can lower the risk of death in men by 20% and 26% in women. With that said, drinking coffee can cause an overall improvement in the health of an individual. Obviously, drinking black coffee would allow these benefits to flourish at their best, and with hope many individuals will decide to reduce their overwhelming use of sugar in order After four years Paramore to receive these benefits, rather than drowning their nutrients with a fattening substance. finally released new music from Students at Hamburg happened to find this information rather astonishing at the least. their fifth studio album, After Megan DeAngelo, as a non-coffee drinker said, “I didn’t know that. Of course it won’t convince Laughter, releasing on May me to drink coffee, because I also see the cons with drinking coffee as well.” 12. The song, Hard Times, Amber Miller also added her opinion related to the benefits of coffee. She said, “That’s features an 80s inspired groove interesting, I never knew that coffee could have so many benefits.” and is a very different sound It is clear that many students were previously unaware with coffee’s helpful benefits, and perhaps they’ll be thinking of the benefits rather than the flavor during their next cup. from their past work. Their last record, Paramore (Self-Titled), was released in 2013 which was already different from their previous work. Singles like Still Into You and Ain’t it Fun were major hits and even landed the band a Grammy for Ain’t It Fun. The band was formed by Hayley Williams, Josh and Zac Farro, Senior Schedule and Jeremy Davis. They released their first record in 2005 calledAll We Know Is Falling. The June 7: 8-9 am: senior breakfast and class meeting band performed on tours opening up for other larger bands and performing at Warped Tour. The band released their second album, Riot!, which went platinum in 13 months and also got followed by graduation practice in the old gym the band a Grammy Nomination for Best New Artist. In between the releases of the second and third album tension grew between the band. They hired guitarist Taylor York, a childhood friend to do other guitarwork for the band and became a member as well Paramore then released June 8: 8 am: graduation practice, pick up tickets and Brand New Eyes in 2009 and soon after the Farro brothers soon left. Then in 2013 Self-Titled was released and then Jeremy Davis left the band which left Hayley and Taylor broken. When caps and gowns, writing After Laughter they got in touch with Zac Farro to join the band again to do drums. They 7 pm: Baccalaureate in HS auditorium all have come out and said that all the members get along even though there was a fallout. June 9: 4:30 pm: arrive in old gym for pictures and line up for commencement