LAKE STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL / APRIL 30, 2014 / [email protected] VOLUME 85 ISSUE 8 the Valhalla

FOOTSTEPS TO A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE

Picketers shock staff and students pg. 3 Spring sports highlights pg. 4 Students make their own sanctuaries pg. 9 2 NEWS APRIL 30, 2014 FOLLOW US @LSHSVALHALLA ON TWITTER Don’t become a statistic Oso receives help Word of caution from Offi cer Carter As the weather changes carry with them, prison sen- injury impacts not only the and the end of the school tences, even for young teens. person involved in the crash, LSHS held fundraiser in an year approaches, the number Of all the dangers teen- but the family, friends, and of teenage drinking party’s agers face today, underage classmates of those injured increase to celebrate your drinking is among the worst. or lost. The impact of a loss effort to help landslide victims successes. More often than Whether you are consum- is devastating and can carry by Chloe Rowland Re- the Oso victims pick up the pieces, not, teens attending these ing beer, wine, or other li- with it lifelong irreconcilable Photographer cently, the we have also held a fundraiser from gatherings and having con- quor, alcohol presents a se- anguish. I can tell you as a Snohom- LSHS in an effort to raise money for sumed alcoholic beverages rious and potentially deadly parent myself, the emotional ish county area has undergone a those in need. After being counted, get behind the wheel of a mo- threat. Teen alcohol abuse pain from the loss of a child, huge crisis, causing the deaths of 41 the donations given to leadership tor vehicle, thinking they are kills nearly 4700 people each would be devastating. people and volunteers are searching and ASB offi cials were over a thou- ok to drive. Fact is, Impair- year, more than all other These tragic events are for others still listed missing in the sand dollars. More businesses such ment begins with the fi rst drugs combined. Compared preventable. Simply put, Oso Mudslide. Not only are they as Domino’s Pizza have held fund drink, which immediately be- with non-drinking class- don’t drink or use drugs. searching, there are also volunteers raisers for the effort, donating all gins to impair your judgment mates, statistics show teens If you’re attending a party helping organize relief efforts and of their profi t for a full two days at and the ability to make sound who consume alcoholic bev- where alcohol may be avail- encouraging the offi cials whom are the Arlington location. On April 26, choices. Buzzed driving is erages are more likely to die able for your consumption, working in the depths of the muddy Arlington Airport hosted a fun run drunk driving. Motor vehi- in a car crash, get pregnant, resist the peer pressure of wreckage. benefi t donating the proceeds to cle collisions are the leading drop out of school, be sexu- engaging in this behavior. “I volunteered for one day and Oso charities. cause of death for teens, with ally assaulted, become an If you do consume alcoholic helped at the Oso fi re department Construction of a berm began a quarter of those involving alcoholic later in life, or take beverages or ingest any pre- mainly with organizing donations on April 14 in order to drain out the an impaired teenaged driver. their own life through sui- scription or illicit drugs, and packing supplies for those 260 acre area, which was covered If you are impaired and be- cide. please don’t drive. Have a working at the mudslide. Even by fi ve to ten foot deep water. The hind the wheel at the time of In 2012, 10,322 people friend take you home, call though almost everyone there had draining was set into action in order a motor vehicle collision in- were killed and approxi- a cab, or have a designated lost someone they were all very op- to prevent future landslides, fi nish volving injury or death, you mately 345,000 were injured driver who is sober. timistic and stayed strong for each the search and rescue mission and will be arrested and charged in drunken driving crashes Congratulations on your other,” junior Mitchell Mccann said. begin excavation of the north east with a felony level crime. - 1 every 51 minutes. Each success this year and remem- Not only have students been par- side of the slide which is still un- These felony level crimes crash, each death, and each ber, don’t drink and drive. ticipating in the cause and helping stable. FCCLA attends state and brings home awards by Mackenzie McLeod FCCLA niors Hannah Skinner and Sarah Bradley’s News Editor students ad- project STAFF (Students Teaching About dressed wide- Financial Fitness) teaches fi rst and third spread concerns with great success at the grade students the value of the dollar also state competition where students from all placed fi rst in its category. over Washington went head to head with “It’s important because if students learn projects to improve the community, March money concepts at a young age because 25-28 in Wenatchee, Washington. they will hold on to the information for Juniors Amanda Kristofferson and life,” Bradley said. Larisa Kreft took the gold and fi rst in state Seniors Stacey Van Dyke and Yvette with their project “Be a Buddy, Not a Bully” Herrera’s project about the No Child Left in the Focus on Children category. Behind Act received second place in Advo- “My partner and I both want to be kin- cacy, while sophomore Katie Ellis’ portfo- dergarten teachers, so we really love chil- lio about the Career of Fashion Designers/ dren. Seeing bullying taking place in our PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHY HAHN Buyers took second in Career investigation. site classes broke our hearts and we knew Next step nationals: (Top left to right) Stacy Van Dyke, Yvette Herrera, Katie Ellis, Hannah Skinner (front) All seven students now qualify for the we wanted to make a change at highland,” Amanda Kristofferson, Sarah Bradley, and Larisa Kreft take a moment to relax before the pressure of the National FCCLA Leadership Conference competition. Competitors gained more speaking expirience in front of a judges panel. “The STAFF project Kristofferson said. is important because fi nances is a big part of every day life, no matter if you are a young elementary school taking place this summer. Good job Vi- In National Programs in Action, se- kid or an adult planning out your budget,” said Katie Ellis. kings! Steve’s Lake Stevens Barbers 425-334-3304 “Your Hometown Barbers” @ the Rosehill Comunity Center Bring in this ad for $2.00 Mukilteo, WA off your next haircut Tickets “The Roaring 20’s” $25 w/asb 9433 4th St. NE #103 May 10th $30 w/out asb Lake Stevens, WA 98258 Visit us on Facebook.com “Steve’s Lake Stevens Barber Shop” FOLLOW US @LSHSVALHALLA ON TWITTER APRIL 30,2014 NEWS 3 Picketers express their beliefs near campus Protesters surprise students and staff by Meredith Brown “You can have to repent. His love and mercy transforms Editor-in-Chief your own opinion, people, which is a main aspect the picket- just keep it to your- ers were missing,” senior Alexandra Gay- self,” junior Jonah Taylor said. tan said. This was the response and attitude of After about a half hour of the picketing, many LSHS students, April 28, during police showed up and the staff separated the lunch period of early dismissal prior the students from the picketers. to spring break. The high school was sur- “My first thought was to get angry, and prised by picketers holding signs that said, go up to them and really start screaming, “Jesus saves” and “Repent or else.” but after a second I realized, it’s all about “I didn’t expect to see something like the love of Christ and spreading the love. that and a lot of people were probably sur- For people to shove religion down other prised because they haven’t experienced students’ throats, especially high school that kind of thing yet,” junior Carly Zellers students, that will only turn people away said. from God even more. I really don’t agree This was a prime example of freedom with it at all,” senior Macray Jerome said. of speech and a reminder that this type of Teachers and administrators stood be- demonstration is allowed in society. Many tween the picketers and the students trying of the One Voice club members who were to keep them separate, but as much as they on their way to their meeting when they tried, a few students snuck past to snap saw the picketers, took the opportunity to pictures to tell friends and family about the talk to the picketers to find out their view afternoon. and purpose behind their actions. It was a shock to everyone at Lake Ste- “When I went up to talk to one of the vens High School, and an interesting way main picketers, they mentioned that what to begin spring break. PHOTO BY MEREDITH BROWN they were trying to do was instill fear in “I felt really sorry for those people, and Free Speech: April 28 picketers from an unidentified location came to Lake Stevens High School to picket about Jesus. Many people thought this was inappropriate for a school setting, and the people. In reality, what I believe is all about I thought that it was really inappropriate One Voice club didn’t agree with the reputation it was giving Christianity. “Something that God love and God’s love and the love He has for for a school setting,” Principal Eric Cahan gives us as humans is choice, and the bible talks about having a choice to choose to follow him or people. Not instilling fear in them in order said. not. It’s not supposed to be shoved down people’s throats,” senior Hayden Baker said. State competitors take silver Hard work pays off for forensics students by Mackenzie McLeod April 18, the Lake Stevens A&E and News Editor High School’s team of juniors Marleigh Olson, Jamie Santos and Mackenzie McLeod, com- peted in the Skills USA State Crime Scene Investigation STAFF competition and was awarded a silver medal for their ef- forts. Editor-in-chief and Sports Editor They processed an outdoor crime scene involving a sto- MEREDITH BROWN len vehicle, a first for the students. “On Friday, Mackenzie McLeod, Jamie Santos, and I Design Editor and Leikr Editor went down to the Tacoma Police Department to partici- IRIS FAVOREAL pate in the state CSI competition. We were so excited! Before that day, we had only searched a room; but on Fri- Features Editors day, we had to search a car. The scenario we were given ALEXANDRA MULVANEY was a man hijacked a car after shooting someone and then BRITTY LAMBERTY ditched that car in an alley. We were nervous at first, but Opinion Editor we kept calm and worked through the scene together. KAYLEE NUNLEY Mackenzie took photographs, Jamie recorded everything that was going on, and I collected evidence and finger- News Editor prints. I dusted for fingerprints on a beer bottle left at MACKENZIE MCLEOD PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIDGET MCLEOD Step back CSI: Jamie Santos (left), Mackenzie McLeod (center), Marleigh the scene, then swabbed for DNA on the lip of the bottle. A&E Editor Olson (right) compete an a forensics competition held at the South Tacoma I also collected another fingerprint above the driver side NOEL GASCA State Patrol Crime Lab. door, swabbed for DNA on the driver side door handle and collected various pieces of evidence inside the car. Once Photographers our time was up, we created our report and final crime TYLER BAGGS scene sketch. The next day we drove down to the Tacoma MCKENZIE GRANT Convention Center for the award ceremony. There were CHLOE ROWLAND several different competitions receiving awards, but our Staff Reporters category was one of the first called. And we were sitting in KAYLEEN FREDRICKSON the audience, thinking we were not going to get an award, TEDDY GASPAR when they announced that we got second in state! We JESSICA MATTHIAS were so overwhelmed, and this was definitely one of the HANNAH MULVEY best moments of my life,” Olson said. Detectives and officers in the South Tacoma State Pa- NICOLE STAINER trol Crime Lab praised the team for their teamwork, com- Adviser munication and ability to adapt quickly in unexpected JULIE HENGGELER situations. 4 SPORTS APRIL 30,2014 FOLLOW US @LSHSVALHALLA ON TWITTER Spring Highlights Golf The golf team refl ects on the season, and what they’ve learned. “As far as [my own learning] this season, I’ve learned that I am actually able to use a full backswing, and that when I play with confi dence, I play much better. And most importantly, I’ve learned to keep my head up if I have a bad match because everyone has bad days,” sophomore Chloe Wehmeyer said. A major personal success was for Erik Lundquist at Echo Falls, where he used a fi ve iron from 179 yards on hole #13 and hit a hole in one. That is the second hole in one this season for the boys golf team. Tennis Junior Julia Harrell and junior Torianna Hoult joined together to form a doubles team because they felt they had better opportunities together. “It’s hard to adjust from singles to doubles, but we’re starting to get used to it now. [My goal is] To continue to work better together, so we can strengthen as a team,” Harrell said. Track One of this season’s Track and Field stand-out athletes is senior sprinter Evan Hubbard. In the varsity meet against Mt. Vernon on March 27, Hubbard placed fi rst in his 400 meter dash heat with a result of 53.78 sec- onds, an improvement from his previous personal record of 55.40 seconds. He is currently the fastest 400 meter sprinter on the team. Coach Jeff Page awarded him the “Athlete of the Week” on the fi rst week back from PHOTO COURTESY OF ISAAC PIERCE spring break for his achievements. “Honestly, it feels strange, because I Dedication: Lake Stevens Track and Field lost in a tough battle against Arlington on Thursday, April 10. The fi nal score was Arlington 106 and never thought I could achieve so much in athletic endeavors; but now that Lake Stevens 44. This season Track and Field has a record of two tied meets, two wins, and two losses. Although as a whole Lake Stevens didn’t I am where I am, I’m just working hard to lower my time, so I can qualify do their best, senior Evan Hubbard did well placing third in the 400 meters. “I am still working hard to improve, I hope to make it to state and for bigger and better things,” Hubbard said. do well there,” Hubbard said. Baseball hits a line Girls up their game drive towards state Soft ball team brings great wins by Alexandra Mulvaney Features Editor

This year’s varsity baseball team is hit- ting this season out of the park. The team is first in their league and determined to keep up with their wins. The team has a few things to work on, but their motto is to make it to state. Late- ly, the team has been scoring runs in the first couple of innings, then somewhat losing their focus toward the end. “One thing we need to work on is our ability to score runs PHOTO BY MEREDITH BROWN throughout the game Shut out: Senior Rayne Sylvester started off the game with a strike out. The Vikings beat Edmonds rather than in just one Woodway in the fi fth inning with a fi nal score of 12-0. “We all played really well and we came into the inning,” senior Bran- game with a positive attitude,” senior Emily Schollenberger said. den Kelliher said. The team has hopes by Kaylee Nunley “So Far [the season] has gone pretty good. We had a bit of to continue their im- Opinion Editor a slip up in the last week or so, but we’ve come back stronger provement with focus and I think it made us better,” junior Kaile Guzman said. and practice. Keep- PHOTO BY MCKENZIE GRANT A few strategy adjustments have made way for the girls to ing their weaknesses Focus: Sophomore Tyler Billings stands in the batter’s box, ready for take 12 wins for the season so far. The “no I in team” phrase seems to be taking in mind, the team is the next pitch during their game against Mount Vernon on Wednes- place in the games and making an impact on the scores. day, April 16. The Vikings scored 4 runs, but that wasn’t enough to working hard to up- take the win, the fi nal score was 4-8. “At this point in the season, we “I think we’re doing better [than last year] because we’re playing more as a hold to the past teams thought that we would be a little more tightly knit as a team. The team instead of as individuals. We had a lot of drama last year, and I think this success. absence of that aspect has been our demise,” senior Taylor Shea said. year it’s been better,” Guzman said. FOLLOW US @LSHSVALHALLA ON TWITTER APRIL 30, 2014 SPORTS 5 Boys soccer team stronger than ever Team adds to winning record by Hannah Mulvey Boys with their loss to Cascade. The Staff Reporter soccer has game won’t get them down and started and will force them to work even the team is harder to make it a good season. off to a great start. March 31, they Some feel this season is better for beat Monroe 2-0. The same week them as a player as well. they beat Jackson 2-0. April 7, “People thought we weren’t they won their third game against going to be good this year and Edmonds-Woodway 3-0. Sadly, we have been proving everyone they then played Cascade losing wrong! And another thing is how 2-0. we have been overcoming adver- The week of April 7, junior sity,” said junior Ignacio Ponce. Maxwell Sands was named WES- Teammates will agree that this CO’s soccer player of the week. season has gone better then every- Sands’ teammates are very proud one expectations. They have im- of his accomplishments. proved their technique and ability “I didn’t exactly do it myself, to communicate on the field. This but I do think it’s well deserved. has made for a better season and My team helped a lot,” Sands said. a better overall outlook towards A lot of hard work has gone the upcoming games. into this season. They have upped LSHS is very proud of this their game from last season and year’s team as they play Lyn- hope to succeed even more. nwood in these upcoming weeks. About training for this sea- They know it will be a challenge son’s games, “Working together but with the support of their fel- as a group, seriousness but also low Vikings, they know they can having fun and enjoying our- win these games coming ahead. PHOTO BY MCKENZIE GRANT selves, and knowing your roles,” They will continue to play their Kickin’ it: Junior Elijah Gordon sets up for a penalty kick against Cascade on April 9. This was a close game, but Lake Stevens lost with a 0-2 score. The team put up a strong fight in this game, and the rest of their season has been overall successful. “I Sands said. best as it closer to finals, and think we are pretty good because we do a lot of team bonding, do a lot of team dinners, and hangouts. We are really successful Many other players feel this hope to win all around and be the because we work hard at practice and our coach has good strategies. When we play to the plan we usually win every game,” season is going very well even WESCO 4A North champions. senior Zach Bush said. 6 FEATURES APRIL 30,2014 FOLLOW US @LSHSVALHALLA ON TWITTER FOLLOW US @LSHSVALHALLA ON TWITTER APRIL 30, 2014 FEATURES 7 Living a healthy life Stamp those passports by Tyler Baggs Since health has become a prominate topic in our society, by McKenzie Grant Some students also have similar loves for travel and hope at LSHS have been to do more of it in the future. Staff Reporter adolescents have been more motivated to make healthy changes. Photographer Senior Abigail Hamilton started to make those changes at age able to put their “I love that you get to see how different fifteen. suitcases to good things are everywhere, because the way “When I hit about 215 pounds, I was wearing clothes that fit my mom, and she use. Sophomore Autumn Spangler became that we do things in America is really differ- was 42. That hit kind of hard, because I was 15, 16, and I shouldn’t be this big. And I one of those students when she tagged ent than even European countries. And it’s thought if maybe I changed the little things here and there, then it would help a little along on the AP Euro trip, making stops in funny to see people’s temperament change bit along the way,” said Hamilton. France, England, Belgium and Italy. because in America we’re really fast-paced Cutting out sweets and replacing them with healthy foods was one of the first Spangler enjoyed various aspects of the and aggressive, and in Denmark and Italy steps she took into making healthy habits that eventually helped her lose 40 pounds. trip, from croissants in Verdun, to renais- they’re very slow, and it’s just interesting to “I cut out a lot of sweets. I used to love McDonald’s, and I love soda. So the first sance museums in Italy, and even the overly see the variation of how people live,” Mc- thing I did was cut out soda, then slowly it progressed to the fast food. Then I’d cut crowded night train from Milan to Paris, Cartney said. my portion sizes. I started eating more vegetables and whole grains, I even started which despite being cramped turned out Whether it’s a trip across the country or eating fish, and I didn’t think I’d like it, but I do and it’s healthy. Healthy food is to be a great bonding experience. Spangler one across the globe, travelling excites stu- expensive. It’s hard because there’s so much temptation around you. I always al- enjoyed London the most of the cities she dents. Those who have experienced trips low myself at least one cheat day because if you don’t then you’re going to mess up visited. like McCartney and Spangler are able to somewhere along the way, and most likely to take two steps back instead of two “My favorite city was by far London be- vouch for just how rewarding travel can be. steps forward,” said Hamilton. cause I really felt like I fit in there with all PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHERINE McCARTNEY the people. I would go back to London, just PHOTOS COURTESY OF ABIGAIL HAMILTON Dedication: because there’s so much to see there, and I Hamilton only saw a piece of it,” Spangler said. pictured Senior Katherine McCartney has also on the left had her passport stamped numerous times. is before she lost the In addition to going on the Euro trip her last of her sophomore year, McCartney has been to weight. On most of the Caribbean islands, Mexico, the right Spain, Iceland, Belgium and Denmark. is her now “When I went to Spain I got to get within after chang- ten feet of the pope. That was really cool, he ing her eating and was going by in his little pope-mobile. And exercise then I got to go swimming along the Span- habits. She ish Riviera. When I was in the Caribbean, I continues went to the most gorgeous beach I’ve ever to maintain been to, and there was nobody there. It was her weight miles long and there wasn’t a single hu- When in Rome: Seniors Katherine McCartney (far loss by be- right) Chayse Zehner (left), Jon Spitzer (middle), and ing healthy. man,” McCartney said. BEFORE AFTER Aside from stepping foot in some of the Brian Tran (top), capture this moment at St. Peters Basilica in Vatica City on the AP Euro trip. same countries, Spangler and McCartney Calming ambiance: Senior Ria Montenegro decorates her room Photoshop creates to fi t her mood. Montenegro has a variety of things in her room, anything from a map of Wash- unrealistic images as role ington to a Ukulele. “[When decorating], I knew what I wanted it to feel like. Before I models had the tapestry, I had a tie dye shower curtain with peace signs by Chloe Rowland Ad- areas of the body considered Recently, American Eagle on it, but that was too color- Photographer ver- “curves” in order to make the made the claim that it will ful. So I changed to more dark, tise- model more defi ne and a few not be photo shopping mod- subtle,” Montenegro said. ments use beautiful women sizes smaller are often the case els anymore, a trend that has and men to sell products to in fi nalized products. started to spread from one hy- consumers so that viewers “It’s ridiculous because real gienic/materialistic company see the items being used by people use the product so real to another and is expected to attractive persons and hope people should be advertised,” continue as more take on the they think that they will also senior Kya Ammons said. natural beauty motto. be seen in that perspective. Meaning the smallest fl aws these days are judged by the images fed to us through the media. The media that air PHOTO COURTESY OF CASSANDRA BENNETT brushes stars into glowing idols, and disfi gures curves into perfect hourglasses. Saving “Photoshop is pointless, Students create havens at home because it isn’t natural. It isn’t Interior dec- even accurate,” senior Rebec- mother nature by Meredith Brown orating is some- ca Aries said. Editor-in-Chief by Tyler Baggs As seasons come and go, many stu- thing that not In 2012, a video showing dents prefer to spend most of their time only interests the effects of photo shop on Staff Reporter outside, enjoying what Mother Nature adults with their homes, but also many cover models revealed to me- has to offer. For junior Tyran Hulme, she loves doing just teenagers regarding their bedrooms. dia that the changes made to PHOTO COURTESY OF CREATIVECOMMONS.ORG that. “I think it’s very important for people the models are a lot more un- False and artifi cial: This mock advertisement satirizes the overuse of During the spring and summer many students like to to like their room, that’s your sanctuary. natural than they seem. En- Photoshop in the beauty industry. Oftentimes the original photos look be outside and to enjoy the warm weather. But not many Your room is who you are,” senior Ria largement of the eyes, elon- nothing like the edited photos published in magazines. “Little things are have the connection that junior Tyran Hulme has; nature is Montenegro said. gating of the neck and legs no big deal, but changing the whole look of someone is not okay,” senior more than just a few good hours in the sun. Jessica Dzuranyi said. Senior Lauren Jones had a very simi- and even trimming the skin in “I’m not outside as much in the winter, but in the spring, lar view on why it’s important to decorate summer, and fall, I’m outside as much as possible. Being according to interests and also for an ap- surrounded by trees and plants makes me feel natural and pealing environment. healthy. I love experiencing life and watching plants grow, “It’s the one place you can control. Coping with crippling stress it makes me happy. What I love about nature is that it pro- Having a room that’s cool and relaxing vides for us. Mother Nature gives us everything we could shows who you are and what your inspi- by Kaylee Nunley The brain of a high “I really feel like talking about my prob- ever need to survive. She provides us food, water, warmth, rations are,” Jones said. Opinion Editor school student can often lems with a family member or a close friend shelter and happiness. It’s a shame to see people take ad- Many of Jones’ ideas come from Tum- be one massive puzzle really helps. They can help you carry your vantage of that,” Tyran Hulme said. blr, a popular blog site. with seemingly missing pieces. In reality, a burden and get through whatever is bothering As someone who loves nature, Tyran tries to help out “I have paper cut outs, and they are in lot of the pieces are there, but people are too you. If you don’t fi nd some way to release your and does what she can to raise awareness about protecting the shape of a tree. Then I have words that frazzled to notice them. At any given point in stress, it will start eating away at you. The less what she feels passionate about. She and her boyfriend, se- spell out ‘Let go, let God’ and then sticky life, stress seems to have the habit of taking stress you have, the happier you are! It has the nior Corey Barthels, did volunteer work at Cabela’s to raise over a person’s body once in a while. Coping ability to turn you into a grumpy and negative awareness for the salmon of Snohomish County and their with stress and staying calm can be key to suc- person. A wise man once said, ‘Don’t worry, ecosystems. cess, but often a task in itself. be happy,’” senior Nicole Humphries said. “We spread information about how the public could Whether a person is religious, active or in- The seriousness of the dilemmas can vary help. We plan on doing more work with Sound Salmon troverted, there are many suggested ways to from situation to situation. They can be any- Solutions, to plant more trees and help clean up the ecosys- handle every day obstacles. Instead of letting thing from family or school that can take tem,” said Hulme. things cause one’s anxiety, fi nding a coping someone a few notches down from where Hulme and Barthels are not the only students who do mechanism to fi t personal style can help. they’re supposed to be. Finding a healthy what they can to try to help out with the environment. “I cope with stress in a multitude of ways. habit that helps reduce stress keeps a person Sophomore Geneva Miller also does what she can to keep I’m a strong Christian so praying and reading being who they are at the top of their game the environment clean. my bible brings my anxiety level down. I also and can improve “I do a daily basic routine of picking up trash or anything feel like exercising effectively lets out any life a whole that discriminates the natural beauty of nature,” Miller said. pent up anxiety, stress or aggres- lot. Although some students do as much as they can to pro- sion,” senior Nichole Humphries tect the environment, anyone could put in effort to help A walk on the side wild: Senior Corey Barthels and junior said. keep a healthy ecosystem. If students took the time to do Tyran Hulme helped the Sound Salmon organization raise Expectations can often be the little things, like recycling or picking up trash, it could awareness for the environment, especially the salmon wild- overbearing and a weight on make a big difference. life, at Cabela’s. a person’s shoulders, espe- cially when high school is coming to a close. Rather than having coping ritu- als, some choose simple Emergency stress stoppers: Ways to deal with stress on the spot things to take their mind off of things. “School stresses me 1 Count to 10 before you speak. 5 Go for a walk. out especially since it’s se- nior year, and people think Set your watch fi ve to 10 minutes I should have the rest of my 2 Take three to fi ve deep breaths. 6 life planned already, but I don’t ahead to avoid the stress of being late. yet. I usually watch funny videos on YouTube, listen to music, or I read a book,” Break down big problems into smaller 7 Drive in the slow lane or avoid busy senior Monica Truong said. 3 parts. roads to help you stay calm while driving. Sometimes, bearing all the stress by one’s lonesome can become more overwhelming Don’t be afraid to say “I’m sorry” if you Smell a rose, hug a loved one or than it would be with a little bit of guidance. 4 8 Asking for a hand could do wonders for the PHOTO COURTESY OF make a mistake. smile at your neighbor. anxiety in the pit of a person’s stomach. CREATIVECOMMONS.ORG Calming ambiance: Senior Ria A Safe Haven: Senior Cas- Montenegro decorates her room sandra Bennett’s room to fi t her mood. Montenegro has consists of what makes up Ball and Rojas live a variety of things in her room, her identity and passions. anything from a map of Wash- A corner of her room is ington to a Ukulele. “[When plastered with portraits of the healthier lifestyle decorating], I knew what I her artwork, and her closet wanted it to feel like. Before I doors are fully covered with by Teddy Gaspar Living a “It’s tempting, and you have to remem- had the tapestry, I had a tie dye personal pictures. She also Staff Reporter healthy lifestyle ber that it’s filled with unhealthy products shower curtain with peace signs painted her main wall ac- is both becoming and it sucks the energy right out of you,” on it, but that was too color- cording to her liking. “I harder and easier Ball said. ful. So I changed to more dark, can express myself through PHOTO COURTESY OF RIA MONTENEGRO at the same time. The availability of health- But there are some things they do not subtle,” Montenegro said. [my room],” Bennett said. ier food alternatives along with the innu- do. They actually do not count the calories merable quantity of gyms is increasing, of their food. but junk food is also becoming cheaper “I don’t count calories because I really and cheaper. So how are Students here in don’t worry about things like that, I just Lake Stevens High School living a healthy want to eat healthy and be healthy,” Ball lifestyle that is not too drastic? said. “Good food choice and relationships Even though they both work hard, they while keeping up with a healthy workout admit that every once in awhile they still and laughing a lot with friends keeps me have an occasional burger. Despite the in a uplifted mood,” said sophomore Sid- constant commercials of models that are dah Reed. skinny Rojas isn’t too interested in that. PHOTO COURTESY OF CASSANDRA BENNETT Senior Courtney Ball works at the “For me I don’t want to be skinny, I Team Fitness and works out six times a want to be toned,” Rojas said. week with a one day rest. Ball, Reed, and All three are great examples of healthy junior Geena Rojas all follow the more ob- life styles that people can live everyday and Students create havens at home vious guidelines such as working out and have it not interfere with their everyday avoiding fast food. life. by Meredith Brown Interior dec- notes that have inspirational bible verses ton, three Indian head dresses, a bulletin Editor-in-Chief orating is some- and quotes from people,” Jones said. board with all of my DECA stuff, and a thing that not Senior Cassandra Bennett also has poster I made with all of my album covers How does living a healthy lifestyle make you feel? only interests spent hours making her room her sanc- [bands I like],” Montenegro said. adults with their homes, but also many tuary. Montenegro has a random tactic of “It makes me feel good about myself; I feel like I have more teenagers regarding their bedrooms. “I wanted a Zen feeling, kind of hippy- decorating, instead of a specifi c theme, energy, and it just overall makes me feel better. I might not “I think it’s very important for people ish. I have the ohm sign, the Greek hand it’s whatever she wanted the atmosphere be losing a lot of weight, but I still feel good about myself.” to like their room, that’s your sanctuary. symbol. Me and my friends painted my to feel like. Your room is who you are,” senior Ria wall,” Bennett said. Aside from the atmosphere, some — junior Geena Rojas Montenegro said. While one of Bennett’s walls is com- people decorate their room for other rea- Senior Lauren Jones had a very simi- pletely painted, the others have posters sons, like color preference and sports. Ju- lar view on why it’s important to decorate and art she painted. nior Tevin Grey likes to support his school “I started getting into different foods, like clean food, non- according to interests and also for an ap- Montenegro has a similar hippy feel in by having the Viking logo in his room. processed, and [non-genetically-modifi ed-foods]... and I pealing environment. her room. “I like the color purple, so that’s why felt better. Everyone knows me as the fi tness/health freak.” “It’s the one place you can control. “I didn’t want modern. I have two my room is purple,” Grey said. Having a room that’s cool and relaxing tapestries on my wall. One covers up one Decorating is a way to express oneself — senior Courtney Ball shows who you are and what your inspi- entire wall, and it’s red with moons on it. through art, also it allows people to cre- rations are,” Jones said. The other has elephants and its blue. The ate the atmosphere they desire. Since a Many of Jones’ ideas come from Tum- colors are dark,” Montenegro said. bedroom is somewhere people go to relax “Hanging out with my friends defi nitely helps me stay blr, a popular blog site. Montenegro fi lls her room with a vari- and have time to themselves, it’s impor- mentally healthy, and exercising and eating keeps my “I have paper cut outs, and they are in ety of things in her room. tant that the environment is appealing, confi dence up.” the shape of a tree. Then I have words that “I have a lava lamp, piano, a guitar, and that it fi ts their personality and life- — sophomore Siddha Reed spell out ‘Let go, let God’ and then sticky a star lamp, a framed map of Washing- style. Alternative snacks provide more nutrition by Kayleen Fredrickson It’s The non-buttery kind of popcorn For those who just can’t avoid cook- is 91 ounces of water for women Staff Reporter very is an incredibly easy and yummy ies, the Kashi brand cookies contain and 125 ounces for men daily. Even com- food to eat instead of potato chips, fl axseed and other healthy whole though about 25% of water intake mon for students to eat snacks after especially if a bit of salt and crunch grains, and are a great deal healthier comes from food, it is still important school, and those snacks are rarely is desired. Ants on a Log, one of the than the ever- so- popular chocolate to drink the other 75%. Orange juice healthy. There are healthy alter- best snacks of childhood, is actually chip cookie. is also a good alternative to soda. It natives to every snack, and they’re a great snack for people of all ages! “Granola bars are a perfect snack offers Vitamin C and helps boost easier to fi nd and tastier to eat than Ants on a Log offers a satisfying in between meals for a great taste and your immune system. PHOTO COURTESY OF TYRAN HULME many think. crunch and some protein power. to fi ll you up until your next meal,” Quitting junk food cold turkey is A walk on the side wild: Senior Corey Barthels and junior Potato chips are a popular snack Cookies, especially Oreos and junior Jazmin McSparran said. not an easy task. So start with eat- Tyran Hulme helped the Sound Salmon organization raise among high school students because Chips Ahoy, are preferred by many Many teens automatically reach ing healthy after school snacks, and awareness for the environment, especially the salmon wild- they are cheap, easy and tasty. Be- as an after school snack. However, for the soda cans after school, with- the body and mind will defi nitely be life, at Cabela’s. lieve it or not, the alternatives to po- the substitutes for them are just as out thinking of how unhealthy soda thankful for the diet change. tato chips are even more delicious. readily available and yummy! Cereal really is! An obvious substitution for “It’s hard to keep snacking health- “Eating healthy food isn’t always bars, made with whole grain cereals, soda is water, yet it’s easy to forget to ily, but the benefi ts are great,” junior fun, but apples are just as tasty as are convenient and healthy snacks drink a healthy amount of water. Ac- Emily Foster said. Emergency stress stoppers: Ways to deal with stress on the spot chips,” junior Ambur Staab said. for the constantly on-the-go teen. cording to Dr.Oz, the healthy amount Swap Go for a walk. chips for lightly sea- Food swap soned popcorn for a lower calo- rie count. Chips have almost next to for a no nutritional value while popcorn Set your watch fi ve to 10 minutes is full of antioxidants, fi ber ahead to avoid the stress of being late. healthier and nutrients.

Drive in the slow lane or avoid busy diet! Swap ice Swap roads to help you stay calm while driving. cream for frozen yogurt sodas for 100% fruit which contains lower amounts of juice mixed with sparkling wa- calories and fats. Top the fro-yo with ter. The fruit juice’s calorie count is Smell a rose, hug a loved one or fruit slices instead of chocolate or candy lower and the sparkling water will smile at your neighbor. toppings for an even healthier resemble that of a soda’s PHOTOS COURTESY OF CREATIVECOMMONS.ORG treat. consistency. INFO COURTESY OF HEART.ORG 10 FEATURES APRIL 30, 2014 FOLLOW US @LSHSVALHALLA ON TWITTER Students acquire a concert going addiction Brown and Capoun attend more concerts than they can count by Britty Lamberty sit back and enjoy the show, PHOTO COURTESY OF SHALAN BROWN Features Editor others are able to experience a more surreal and unique expe- rience up front. Crammed up against strang- “The lead singer from New ers in a hot venue with a linger- Politics decided to crowd surf. ing smell of body sweat, doesn’t He then wanted to stand up always catch someone’s inter- while the crowd held him up. est. However, for some, the He used my hand to balance loud music, long lines and the and then thanked me for it in body aches by the end of the the meet and greet after the night are some of Lake Stevens show,” Capoun said. concert goer’s most favorite As much as going to con- parts about concerts. certs nonstop may seem easy Attending concerts consis- and carefree, expensive concert tently has provided nothing prices and having to deal with a but excitement for senior Caro- mix of obnoxious people can be line Capoun and junior Shalan a turn off for some. Brown, who have formed a “I go to mostly local shows concert addiction. which are generally inexpen- “My favorite part about sive. I know that the money concert going is that bubbly I pay for those shows is what nervous feeling beforehand, supports my favorite artists, so getting hyped during and that I don’t mind the cost. If a more worn out feeling afterward. I expensive show is where an art- love it,” Brown said. ist I really like will be playing, With concerts in their lists then I try to preorder tickets to of hobbies, Brown and Capoun save money,” Brown said. have been able to create a Each show comes with a dif- long list of shows they’ve seen ferent crowd. For some, the ag- (which is nowhere near end- gresive punshing and shoving ing). can be a major turn off. How- “I have been to thirteen con- ever, for others, it’s all just part certs so far and have no plans PHOTO COURTESY OF SHALAN BROWN of the experience. to stop anytime soon. My fi rst “Whether they are aggres- show was when I was eight. I sive or vulgar, they are totally saw Raven Simone at the fair; annoying. But they teach you to I don’t think that really counts. just roll with the punches and PHOTO BY MCKENZIE GRANT My real fi rst show was seeing still have a great time,” Capoun Nevershoutnever when I was said. fourteen,” Capoun said. With Capoun and Brown’s Seeing favorite bands and concert experiences, one thing solo artists come to your town for sure is that they won’t be Counting their tickets: Top left: Junior Shalan Brown sees many of her favorite bands, including Sol and The Zillas. Top right: Brown has can be an exciting and memo- Bottom left: missing any upcoming shows. attended many concert venues, many including the Showbox Market, which is located in downtown Seattle. Senior Caroline rable experience, while some Capoun and Brown have both been to their fair share of concerts, and they don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. LSHS students share their bucket lists

“I want to bike on the Great “I have al- “I’ve always had Wall of China, swim near the ways wanted to this goal to write a Great Barrier Reef, go into the go to Barcelona book and get it pub- Taj Mahal, ride an elephant [Spain] to bun- lished. Right now through the jungle, run for my gie jump and I’m trying to be- life in the running of the bulls, parasail!” come a paramedic.” ride a double decker bus, wear a kilt and play the bagpipes, eat -junior Noah Harlowe -junior Angelica Aguero authentic Greek yogurt, sheer GRAPHIC BY MCKENZIE GRANT an alpaca, celebrate carnival, and just...explore.” “I have always wanted to build a time machine, and then -junior Roquin-Jon Quichocho Siongco use that time machine to make millions by betting on win- ning sports teams.” -senior Rylan Hout FOLLOW US @LSHSVALHALLA ON TWITTER APRIL 30, 2014 FEATURES 11 12 OPINION APRIL 30, 2014 FOLLOW US @LSHSVALHALLA ON TWITTER Diet companies are only out for money Programs for dieting don’t always promote a healthy lifestyle by Jessica Matthias Diet very clever way to make more so it is enjoyed more thor- Staff Reporter pro- money. oughly. grams Diets like Jenny Craig are Also keep in mind what re- a waste of subscribers’ money a serving size of each food quire endless counting, fro- and do not offer the healthy is, even eating too much of a zen meals or eating food one lifestyle that those purchasing “healthy” food item can result might not like and could leave are really after. If people can’t in weight gain. people feeling guilty when discontinue using these ser- Remember that every they want to indulge in a treat. vices effectively while keeping change to a diet is important, Eating should never be the weight off, they will have start slow and change habits something one is ashamed of to continue to pay. over time. Think of exercise doing. Eating is necessary to To truly lose weight and and water as if they are their survive and is one of the top keep it off, requires an entire own food groups and to eat in joys given in life. lifestyle change. Helpguide. reasonable portions. U.S. News ranked top diets org offers many alternatives Don’t forget the benefits of for weight loss in 2014 and at to diet companies for one to these changes. Health.gov has number one is Weight Watch- live a healthy lifestyle. Instead a list of the benefits by living ers. The reasoning behind this of a short term program start a healthy lifestyle that could is the quick weight loss. How- reading the ingredients on convince even the laziest to ever it is agreed upon that the packages. get off the couch a little more. long term results are not reli- Who really wants all those This list includes improved able. chemicals that can’t be pro- fitness, positive self-esteem Obviously there is a flaw in nounced in their body? Slow and increased energy. Who dieting companies, plans, or down when eating, remember wouldn’t want that in their maybe not a flaw, but just a to taste the food being eaten, life? PHOTO BY MCKENZIE GRANT Search for Malaysian flight MH370 persists Families of those on the flight demand answers about loved ones by Noel Gasca For over a month, already?” sophomore Gabrielle Mangaser ment and its people, and in a recent poll doubt that MH370 has been lost and that Staff Reporter updates about the Ma- said. Not only is the search for the miss- taken by Malaysia’s leading independent none of those on board survived...we must laysian Airlines flight ing aircraft one of the longest, the search polling firm, over 50% stated that they be- now accept all evidence suggests the plane MH370 have become for flight MH370 is one of the most costly lieve the Malaysian government is hiding went down in the Southern Indian Ocean,” a daily part of our nightly news. After its aviation retrieval missions ever. information about the crash. However, the the Malaysian Airlines message stated. disappearance on March 8, 2014, mil- With over $44 million spent on the Malaysian authorities have insisted that Many feel that this method is imperson- lions around the world hoped for a speedy search for the aircraft and with millions they are not hiding any information but are al, and a poor method of communication search and rescue. more expected to be tacked on to the bill, cautious about commenting on the ongo- “[Malaysian Airlines] definitely could However, as time dragged on and debris many are starting to question whether or ing investigation. have told the families in a better way. It of what looked to be from an airplane was not the search is really worth it, given the Not only has the Malaysian government seemed very impersonal and very unsym- discovered off the coast of Perth, Australia, limited retrieved wreckage from the plane. faced criticism on how they’ve dealt with pathetic.” sophomore Emilyanne Bray many are now simply hoping to know what However, the families of those who were the media and but also with the families of said. went wrong. on the flight and others around the world those on board the flight. Before the Prime Although the Malaysian government “I just think it’s strange that no one can are adamant that the search continue. Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak spoke in has received a tremendous amount of criti- find this plane. The aircraft [hasn’t] been “I think the family members and close a press conference; Malaysian Airlines re- cism, one thing is clear: they will not stop found anywhere near the estimated crash friends [of those on flight MH370] deserve leased the following statement to the fami- until they find flight MH370. Malaysia is sites and considering more than 20 par- an answer,” Mangaser said. lies of those on board via a text message. a country that rarely receives global atten- ticipating countries are participating in The disappearance of MH370 has “Malaysia Airlines deeply regrets that tion, and they will not let this tragedy de- the search, wouldn’t it have been found caused a strain with the Malaysian govern- we have to assume beyond any reasonable fine their nation.

RAVE RANT Rants and Raves RAVE RAVE RANT

“Teodoro “I hate that you “Why is there not “Girls tennis is “I love Tom a.k.a Teddy can’t go to your a nap period. Plus doing bomb right If you’d like a rant Brady because very may well car during lunch. A school starts way now, and we just or rave featured in he is gorgeous.” graduate, I’m lot of the time we too early for not beat Jackson the Valhalla, make proud of him” have stuff we need having a napping which is a great sure to tweet your in there and we al- -Amanda period.” team.” thought out, and Kristofferson ways get in trouble -Cole Sigl – Amy Wiklund –Caleb Walters @LSHSValhalla (junior) (sophomore ) (counselor) (senior) for it.” – Tristen Ahola (senior) FOLLOW US @LSHSVALHALLA ON TWITTER APRIL 30, 2014 OPINION 13 Make positive vibes ‘Happy’ brings sadness Atmosphere and ambiance Song choice displeases seniors by Jessica Matthias cause a handful of seniors popularized by topping the lead to a peaceful mindset Staff Reporter agreed they liked the song Billboard Hot 100 list at idea. Although the song has number one for its seventh by McKenzie Grant People Aside from dressing nicely, hav- Class of 2014 at Lake Ste- the feel and the overall vi- week in a row as of April 9, Photographer can live ing nice surroundings can also affect sion that was wanted for the being featured in the movie without ex- mood. Teenager’s bedrooms are their vens is not “Happy” about the Pharrell William’s song video, the repetitive lyrics, “Despicable Me 2, was cov- travagance; sanctuary. Whether they live in chaos the fact that Sedro-Wooley ered in the television show simplicity has been a lifestyle lived or a neat, orderly room, a personal for the senior music video Pharrell William’s song high school already used “Glee” and being showcased for centuries, because people don’t space is necessary to have a place to this song for their lip-dub in multiple commercials.” necessarily need worldly objects in take a break from the rest of the when “Happy” should not have been chosen for the senior and popularity of the song There will surely still order to survive. However, little lux- alone time is needed. damages it as a good option. be plenty of students who uries, like dressing nice and being What turns a room from just a music video. The over- played song, “Happy” by Many have realized that enjoy this choice, but also surrounded by aesthetically pleasing box to a haven is personalization of the radio has a tendency many others who will soon objects can dramatically affect one’s the space. Whether someone plas- Pharrell Williams will be the wrong choice for the class of to almost ruin songs by realize why this song was so mood and divulging in them isn’t ters their walls with band posters or overplaying them, and that strongly fought against. something to feel guilty about. photographs, adds lots of lights and 2014’s music video The decision has been is exactly what is happen- After the decision was Everyone’s heard the saying “when candles or decorates with mountains ing to “Happy.” The saying made multiple seniors of- you dress good, you feel good,” and of pillows, personal aesthetic style made that the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams will there can be too much of a fered better alternatives in- some might think that’s just a way for can be refl ected in one’s room. Am- good thing defi nitely comes cluding “We are Young” by their parents to get them out of the biance and atmosphere play into the be the song for the senior music video for the class of to mind. The song for the Fun, multiple Michael Jack- standard high school students uni- subconscious and infl uence it in a senior music video should son songs, and “Here Comes form of jeans and a sweatshirt, but negative or positive way. 2014. The plan was to allow have been a song that the the Sun” by the Beatles, there’s truth to that statement. It’s Studies conducted by the National class of 2014 could hear which is a personal favorite. hard to wake up early in the morn- Institute of Mental Health and Ohio seniors to submit their ideas on what they wanted dur- years down the road with- Hopefully future class- ing, groggy and dreading six hours of University prove this. The research- out painful memories of a es let their voice be heard school and proceed to get dressed to ers found that boxed in cubicle work- ing lunch. Instead after Mr. Furoy discovered “Happy,” song played once an hour on about every single aspect of the nines. Regardless of the extra ef- ers in spaces with low ceilings, white multiple radio stations. their senior year, so a situa- fort, wearing a casual dress or a nice walls and loud air conditioners were the song was chosen, aban- doning the original plan be- Pharrell William’s song tion like this does not arise shirt can add a little bounce to one’s more stressed than workers in a more “Happy” has been over again. step. updated, aesthetically pleasing space. Along with feeling good on the While it may seem materialistic outside, comes a relationship be- for mood to have any dependency on tween body and soul. Everyone has aesthetics, whether that be clothes their lazy days, but if someone wakes or surroundings, people naturally up one day feeling particularly off, gravitate toward attractive things. Ellen inspires nationwide they should get dressed as if they do If students take the idea of applying A s with Talia Castellano, a 13 audience and viewers. She feel good. That presentation of them- aesthetics to their life to help their by Hannah Mulvey an ac- year old who died from can- gives many deserving people selves can alter someone’s mood for mood, it could make for happier stu- Staff Reporter tive cer months after Ellen an- thousands of dollars, or if the better for the rest of the day as dents and a happier campus Feeling sup- nounced she was an honor- they need something fi xed, well as exude confi dence, giving off good and being in a peaceful place porter in LGBTQ rights and ary cover girl for the makeup she fi xes it. a friendlier and more approachable can make a dreary day feel like a jo- one of today’s favorite TV brand Covergirl. Ellen was Many people have vibe to others. vial one. hosts, Ellen DeGeneres has Castellano’s biggest inspira- emailed the show saying her Atmosphere’s taken over TV and social tion as Castenello pointed show helps them through effects; The media. From random acts of out her slogan was “Just rough times just by making presentation kindness every day to the Os- keep swimming!” as made them laugh. Some segments of yourself car selfi e that broke Twitter, famous by her Finding Nemo that have been brought and your sur- Ellen is a true icon. character, Dory. She died up are “Ellen in Your Ear” roundings can change Ellen has changed many July 16, 2013. which she sends a celebrity, the attitude lives. When many families On a different note, So- most of the time Dennis and mood lost their homes in Hurricane phia Grace Brownlee and Quaid, to prank civilians. that is given Sandy; she invited them to Rosie McClleland, two young “Clumbsy Thumbsy” has also off to other her show and surprised them girls from England who be- been appreciated by many as people. “My with a total home makeover. came famous on YouTube, it shows mishaps in autocor- ideal atmo- sphere where Her most famous act of experienced superstardom rect while texting. I am most at giving is called 12 Days of after Ellen brought them to Ellen is an inspiration to peace would Giveaways where she gives the show after seeing their many. With her charisma, probably her audience a pre-Christ- cover of Nicki Minaj’s “Su- energy and of course danc- have to be mas gift as her way of giv- per Bass.” Sophia Grace and ing, she has made the day of when I am ing back to the community. Rosie have now written a many all over the world. asleep be- cause I get There are so many good book, interviewed many ce- She will continue to to live my deeds she does for the world; lebrities and look forward to change more lives as the dreams,” ju- it’s hard to describe them all. fi lming their fi rst movie. show is in its 11th season and nior Alexis One of her famous life For many, she fi nds their was announced its renewed PHOTO BY MCKENZIE GRANT Barnes. changing moments was story and shares it with her until 2017.

This year the Valhalla made some changes, but the risk was worth it. At the beginning of the year, after the majority of the dith Brown staff attended a journalism camp held at Western Washington University, we decided to switch to a more magazine look. ere This meant bigger articles and different layouts, but we took on the challenge and have had a successful year. M words f: ie This being our last issue before the senior issue, we chose lifestyle as the focus. This allowed us to write about a variety h c from of topics. Lifestyle is a big deal considering many of us are going off on our own. This year we have focused on some -

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While thecurrentpop- Cube, BonesThugs-N-Harmony, E-40,Too day. a classicoldschoolrapperconcertonFri- pers likeinthepastyears,butalsoholding concert onSaturdaywithmainstreamrap- perform. Thisyeartheywillbehavinga On June 6and7, R&Bandrapartistswill Fad diets out ofhand by Nicole Stainer by NicoleStainer 14 by Hannah Mulvey by HannahMulvey Number four is the alcorexia diet. This Number fouristhealcorexia diet. 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This two isBio- oats. ley, ryeand in wheat, bar- Number OMG: Sounds around the sound you’re missingout,”saidLeidholdt. years anditgets betterevery you time!It’s like don’t onebigoutdoorparty, go the lastcoupleof if Wale.they metrap artist SummerJam “The wasamazing. experience Ihave gone every year for Senior Megan LeidholdtandfriendKhalyn KingwenttoSummerJamSenior Megan last summerwhere APRIL 30, 2014 current album. 2013 butgotmovedtoMayduetheincompletionofhismost This concertwasoriginallysupposedtobeonNovember13in concert isopentoallagesandticketpricesstartat26dollars. of Life”album. The reggae American-Jamaican musician’s which isafollow-uptohisGrammy-award-winning“TheRoot 2 ‘TheFruitofLife’” album “RevelationPT. promotion ofhisnewest Showbox inSeattle Tuesday May6atthe will beperformingon Marley andRitaMarley, Marley, sonofBob Stephen RobertNesta Stephen “Ragga” Marley @ The Showbox on May 6 May on Showbox The @ Marley “Ragga” Stephen by Nicole Stainer by NicoleStainer Staff Reporter FOLLOW US @LSHSVALHALLA ONTWITTER PHOTO COURTESYOFCREATIVECOMMONS.ORG PHOTO COURTESYOFMEGAN LEIDHOLT FOLLOW US @LSHSVALHALLA ON TWITTER APRIL 30, 2014 A&E 15 Former child star struggles on national TV Lohan hopes her recovery will serve as an inspiration to others by Noel Gasca The story of a child her own personal storage warehouse, rus- Staff Reporter star gone off the deep end tling through the vast number of boxes filled is nothing new. For our with the free clothes, jewelry and shoes she’s parents, it was Robert received throughout the years. While many Downey Jr. For this age group, it’s Lindsay would choose to get rid of everything and Lohan. Many remember Lohan for her role start fresh, rather than hold on to things in “The Parent Trap” and “Mean Girls.” Even from her partying past, Lohan can only bring at a young age, Lohan showed an incredible herself to get rid of the trash she finds in the talent for acting, and along with her fresh boxes and tells her personal assistant she’ll face, was Hollywood gold. So naturally, it “take care of it later.” was a shock when in 2007 Lohan’s personal Another instance of Lohan’s baffling be- life seemed to go off the deep end. Rumors havior is when she’s apartment hunting on of alcohol and substance abuse plastered a windy day. After having her dress fly up magazines and television shows around the several times, Lohan decides to go into a de- world. The young girl who was once a role signer boutique and drop over four hundred model to many was gone. dollars on a new outfit rather than go back to “When [Lohan’s legal issues] first started, her hotel room and change. I was shocked at first. But slowly I under- Although the docuseries is filled with stood all of her actions that had gotten her frustrating moments like these, there are there, and I was proud of her for facing it,” moments where you can see Lohan trying to sophomore Caden Woodhouse said. make a change in her life. Instead of partying After leaving her rehabilitation center at and traveling to high profile events, Lohan the start of this past summer, Lohan signed chooses to instead stay home, and picks up to take part in a documentary series that she new habits such as yoga. However, the docu- said, “would hopefully serve as an inspira- mentary has not proven to be a hit with crit- tion to others currently struggling with the ics. One critic, Jon Caramanica of The New same issues.” York Times said that the documentary is “I think [Lohan] got tired of getting a only a reminder “that [Lohan] is unhirable.” bunch of hate and being mocked, and I think While many viewers may think that Lo- that’s why she decided to get clean,” junior han can be incredibly selfish, and immature, Anthony Murray said. her behavior is not too uncommon for some- The “Lindsay” documentary series, di- one who has dealt with the issues she has. rected by Amy Rice seems more like an elab- Most recovering addicts exhibit the same PHOTO COURTESY OF CREATIVECOMMONS.ORG orate publicity stunt at times, rather than a kind of behavior she has. Hopefully, Lohan Train wreck: Once reveered by critics and adored by fans around the world, Lohan’s popularity took genuine record of someone who is trying to will continue to strive for a clean lifestyle, a steady decline following multiple run ins with the law in 2007. While many think jail and multiple put her life back together. One example of and make healthy and logical choices for stints in rehab have not affected Lohan, others disagree. “I think her choices are much better than Lohan’s baffling behavior is when she’s in herself. before. She seems to have it all together. I don’t know if she needs this much attention yet but she is definitely doing better,” said sophomore Kendall Bomprezzi. Varied reviews for recent blockbusters ‘Captain America’ and ‘Divergent’ released on the silver screen

by Kayleen Fredrickson “Captain America: The Win- PHOTOS COURTESY OF CREATIVECOMMONS.ORG by Iris Favoreal Author Veronica Roth’s book, “Diver- Staff Reporter ter Soldier,” released on Friday, Design Editor gent,” can be added to the growing list of April 4, 2014, is one of the rare teen page-to-screen adaptations such as instances where the sequel out- “The Hunger Games,”. The thrilling sci-fi shines the first movie. As Steve Rogers struggles to find his adventure film which premiered March 21 follows 16-year-old place in a world he barely knows, he encounters a new threat Beatrice Prior’s story through a futuristic society separated into from his own time: The Winter Soldier. five factions that each represent a distinct virtue: Dauntless for “Captain America; The Winter Soldier” could easily be bravery, Abnegation for selflessness, Erudite for knowledge, described as one of the best Marvel movies ever made. The Amity for peace and Candor for honesty. Beatrice, although movie perfectly shows how Steve Rogers, played by Chris born from an Abnegation family, decides to join Dauntless dur- Evans, is slowly but surely adapting to modern life with the ing a mandatory Choosing Day for teenagers, and soon under- help of Natasha Romanoff, played by Scarlet Johansson. goes a ruthless initiation process that includes brutal hand-to- The fight scenes were even more impressive than those hand combat and disturbing psychological simulations. With in the first movie. Although there were many of them, the “Divergent” being reminiscent of “The Hunger Games,” making fight scenes never provoked the thought of “will this movie comparisons between the two is inevitable. However, “Diver- ever end?”. In addition to the amazing action scenes, an un- gent” fails to exceed The Hunger Games. The Divergent society expected twist in the plot gives the movie a stronger hold on is a poorly-structured social structure that seems unrealistic viewers than the first movie had. One of the best parts of the even for post-apocalyptic times. Questions of how it came to be, movie was the introduction of Samuel Wilson, who becomes how the factions co-exist and how Abnegation rules as the gov- a vital part of the story as the Falcon. The only unsatisfy- ernment arise to no avail. Moreover, the characters are not as ing part of the film was the absence of patriotism in Captain memorable as “The Hunger Games” line-up. Fans of the book America’s uniform. The lack of red and white stripes looked can be reassured that the movie closely follows the original plot. odd on the most patriotic man in the country. Thankfully, he The movie also includes castmembers Shailene Woodley as Be- makes a wardrobe change for the final, and most important, atrice, Theo James as her love interest, Four, and Kate Winslet half of the film. as Jeanine. Woodley, although not as striking as Jennifer Law- “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” offers intrigue, ex- rence’s portrayal of Katniss, impressively portrays Beatrice’s citement, suspense, and a huge shock factor. Oh, and a word complex transition from a lost girl to an athletic and more con- of advice: Always, I repeat, always stay after all of the cred- fident heroine. Bottom line is unless filmgoers already are fans its in a Marvel movie- which should be considered Marvel of the book, it’s not worth spending money on an imitation of a movie protocol- the ending snippets never cease to excite. premise that has been better executed. 16 LEIKR APRIL 30, 2014 FOLLOW US @LSHSVALHALLA ON TWITTER Match the healthy foods with their origins 1 9 7 8 4 2 6 5 3 10

Match each top ten healthy food to its origin marked by a number.

Lemons: “Just one lemon has more than Broccoli: “One medium stalk of broccoli Dark Chocolate: “Just one-fourth Avocados: “Rich in healthy, satisfy- Beans: “Eating a serving of 100 percent of your daily intake of vita- contains more than 100 percent of your of an ounce daily can reduce ing fats proven in one study to lower legumes (beans, peas, and min C, which may help increase “good” daily vitamin K requirement and almost blood pressure in otherwise healthy cholesterol by about 22 percent. lentils) four times a week can HDL cholesterol levels and strengthen 200 percent of your recommended daily individuals. Cocoa powder is rich in One has more than half the fiber lower your risk of heart dis- bones. Citrus flavonoids found in lemons dose of vitamin C, two essential bone- flavonoids, antioxidants shown to and 40 percent of the folate you ease by 22 percent. That may help inhibit the growth of building nutrients. The same serv- reduce “bad” LDL choles- need daily, which may re- same habit may cancer cells and act as an ing also helps stave off numerous terol and increase “good” duce your risk of heart dis- also reduce your risk anti-inflammatory.” cancers.” HDL levels.” ease.” of breastcancer.”

Potatoes: “One red potato contains Salmon: “A great source of omega-3 Spinach: “Spinach contains lutein Walnuts: “Contain the most ome- Garlic: “Garlic is a powerful disease 66 micrograms of cell-building folate, fatty acids, which have been linked to a and zeaxanthin, two immune- ga-3 fatty acids, which may help fighter that can inhibit the growth about the same amount found in one reduced risk of depression, heart disease, boosting antioxidants important reduce cholesterol, of all nuts. of bacteria, including E. coli. Allicin, a cup of spinach or broccoli. One sweet and cancer. A 3-ounce serving contains for eye health. Recent research Omega-3s have been shown to compound found in garlic, works as potato has almost eight times the almost 50 percent of your daily found that among can- improve mood and fight cancer; a potent anti-inflammatory and has amount of cancer-fighting dose of niacin, which may pro- cer-fighting fruits and they may protect against been shown to help lower and immune-boosting vitamin tect against Alzheimer’s disease veggies, spinach is one sun damage, too (but cholesterol and blood- A you need daily.” and memory loss.” of the most effective.” don’t skip the SPF!).” pressure levels.”

Salmon 1, Spinach 2, Dark Chocolate 3, Broccoli 4, Lemons 5, Avacados 6, Garlic 7, Walnuts 8, Beans 9, Potatoes 10 Potatoes 9, Beans 8, Walnuts 7, Garlic 6, Avacados 5, Lemons 4, Broccoli 3, Chocolate Dark 2, Spinach 1, Salmon ALL INFORMATION TAKEN FROM WWW.FITNESSMAGAZINE.COM

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