Summit High School - March 2019

SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL - MARCH 2019

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1990 1970 2010 2019 1960 Art by Joan Song Music evolves with time India slodki shows, they are worldwide on Residing at number one (for three Staff Writer one of the most “There are a lot of artists who Twitter in early weeks) on the Billboard one hundred commercially 2018. charts, “Seven Rings” by Ariana Popular music, or pop music, successful and are writing really thoughtful, Today, it Grande was released Jan. 18. This provides something apparent for influential complex songs and you see seems that hasn’t been achieved since the Beatles people to identify with, something groups in it in indie and folk and hip the early 2000s in the 1960s. to put the world around them into popular music bubble gum pop She uses her rising popularity and words. history. Most hop. It’s across genres.” artists—Miley fortune to treat herself to the material For example, The Beatles are don’t associate James Williams, English teacher Cyrus, Katy possessions she has always wanted. known for their positive lyrics and the them with the Perry, Britney While this self-confidence is great to uplifting effect they had on people. pop genre, but Spears—are see from someone who is scrutinized The albums the band created, such based on record sale statistics, they being pushed to the side by alt-pop from every angle, the chances of as “Rubber Soul,” “Magical Mystery were the most popular band of the artists, who may take a fiercer or people identifying with someone Tour,” and “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely early 70s. darker view of the world represented bragging about wealth and luxuries Hearts Club Band,” are recognized In bands, such as Pink Floyd, in their product. seems pretty slim. as the sound track to the “Summer of classic instruments were still The content of popular music has “I don’t identify with her music. Love” and counterculture movement, present; however instrumental shifted also. Billie Eilish poses a much Her songs are just bops. And for a social phenomenon that occurred experimentation started to come into different perspective than what we “Seven Rings,” I don’t really identify during the summer of 1967, when as play. typically associate with mainstream because I don’t go around bragging many as 100,000 people, mostly young Ten years after that, the current pop: a darker view with an almost about my money,” freshman Joshua people sporting hippie fashions of pop started evolving through the likes nihilistic overtone has risen in Mannila said. dress and behavior, converged in San of Michael Jackson, and electronic popularity. While some may claim that pop Francisco’s neighborhood of Haight- instruments became the main focus. “I do identify with her music, I music lacks substance, many still have Ashbury. These artists are now engraved like Billie because her music is catchy faith in artists rising in popularity. A lot has changed in the music in the history of music as milestones and personally relatable,” said Gage “I think other people might tell industry since the 1960s. Electronic for pop culture history. However, at Morgan, an eighth grader from you there is a lack of substance, but instruments have almost replaced the time of conception, they never Cascade Middle School. “It’s very that’s not true,” language arts teacher those of metal and wood, lyrics fell into the same category or fit the sinister, but I love it.” James Williams said. “There are a have taken on a new thesis, but the molds created for them. If anything, “Bury a Friend” was released lot of artists who are writing really influence music has in our lives has they grew from each other, playing Jan. 30, 2019, and has already found thoughtful, complex songs and you stayed the same. with different instrument sounds and itself as the second most searched see it in indie and folk and hip hop. Ten years later, the stage set by music styles. song on Genius Music, a website It’s across genres,” The Beatles was occupied by the A lot has changed in the music that specializes in song research and Popular music creates a reflection experimental rock band Pink Floyd, an industry since the 1960s, but the dissection, a clear sign that people are of different generations, each era English rock band formed in London influence music has in our lives has interested and curious in the meaning as unique as the population that in 1965 which achieved international stayed the same. behind it. popularized it. Pop music is an acclaim with their progressive and Every day, people use streaming Popular music also seems to be extremely broad term, encompassing psychedelic music. Distinguished services to listen to their favorite tinged with self-pride, including many cultures, genres, and ideas by their philosophical lyrics, songs and discover new ones. bragging about money and other at any given time. It will always be sonic experimentation, extended Spotify announced that they luxuries such as cars, jewelry, and a changing and progressing as society compositions, and elaborate live had over 70 million subscribers lot of the time romantic partners. continues to push forward. Theater News 3

Photos clockwise from top left: Roman Russell and Isabella Torrance; Natalie Hanlon, Principal Michael McDonald and Carolyn Scherbinske; Emma Morton; Isabella Torrance; Isabella Torrance and Emma Morton; Carolyn Scherbinske and Gianna Viola. photos by Ray Barram Time with the Theater Department pros

Jane nyman theatrical as a career. I will be attending Cornish Morton loves sharing the stage with her sister, Crest Editor College of the Arts in Seattle where I got accepted yet realizes there is a certain sisterly competition for Musical Theatre,” Scherbinske said. that can accompany that. Our Storm Theater Company is much more Isabella Torrance moved here just this past year, “Working with my sister is always really fun. than a regular high school drama department. It and already the school’s theater program has become When we get to be in scenes together we really let prides itself for the inclusive, supportive and safe not only her friends, but her family. loose and just goof around,” Morton said. “The environment it creates for its students. The company “This is my first year here and I have had hardest thing about being in theater with her is puts on several productions every school year. the chance to compare from my last theater when we both want the same role, and we have to “My favorite part about theatre is being able to department to this one,” Torrance said. “Okamoto compete for it or just agree to not go for the same embody someone that I am not. Playing a character has made theater a very safe place, everyone treats role. That can be tough.” that is nothing like me, is the most fun thing to each other as family and is so kind to one another, There is another pair of siblings that share the do,” freshman Bella Morton said. “You end up instead of always trying to compete.” stage in theatre as well: the Russell brothers, Roman, discovering things about yourself that you didn’t She played the lead as Judy Haynes in the theater’s a sophomore, and Reagan, a junior. know before,”Morton said. most recent production, “White Christmas.” Roman Russell played the lead, Phil in “White There are many ways to get involved with the Although time consuming, Torrance loves the entire Christmas,” while Reagan played Snoring Man. theater department. Not only can one star in a process of putting on a show. “He was the lead this time around, so it gave me main stage production; involvement can also be “We put in lots of hours at the school, not a chance to step out of the light and watch him for a found in enrolling in theater classes, including including the extra time practicing, and on top of change. Was I more critical of him? Of course; he’s both Theater Club and Improv Club. that we have to budget time for homework and my brother, and that’s my job. It gave me the chance “I have been the secretary on the theatre board studies. But it is all completely worth it when you to help him hone skills he’d not quite developed for two years now. The board works directly with [get] up on that stage for the first time in front of yet,” junior Reagan Russell said. Director Okamoto to plan all events, activities, an audience,” Torrance said. The theater company is an all inclusive way fundraisers and more. It is basically all the behind Torrance will continue to star in future for kids to express their abilities in theater and the scenes work of the theatre department. While productions and says she could see herself improv. Within the company, one can make it is a lot of hard work it is still really fun to possibly pursuing theater as a career. friendships that feel like family. be apart of the decision making and planning “I definitely have thought about it, but due to my “Something that most people don’t know about processes,” Scherbinske said. small amount of experience, it might make a hard Summit Theatre Company is that you don’t need any When Scherbinske was younger, she was process even more difficult,” Torrance said. experience to join. You could be acting since birth or mainly involved in athletics, but involvement in The Morton sisters first took the stage while Bella just learned what acting is. The same goes with tech; theater was always a dream of hers. The dream was in kindergarten. The production was “The we will gladly accept anyone,” Scherbinske said. became a reality as now she will be attending Wizard of Oz” and it was a way for the Morton “Everyone is welcome.” college for theater in the fall. sisters to branch out and do something different. The theater department’s next production will be “I would ideally like to partake in anything Their love of theater and performing stuck. “The Crucible,” which will open the end of April. food 4 NEw poke on the BLock

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Jess mccomb Staff Writer “It’s been a couple years since poke has hit the pineapple, jalapeno, sweet onion, carrot and mainland, starting in the big cities like Chicago, sesame. A sauce then covers all these delicious Poke bowls have taken the west coast by storm. Seattle, Los Angeles, and New York and working ingredients—customers can choose from sweet Emigrating from the Hawaiian Islands, it looks its way to Bend with Poke Row this last year,” said ginger soy, spicy yuzu (a type of citrus unique to like poke bowls might be the next burrito, with Tyler Shen, the manager of Poke Row. “We are East Asia), wasabi aioli, and more. restaurants and supermarkets along the coast currently catering to some events and will ideally Finally, the customer chooses their cherry on adopting this unique and delicious dish. be opening a new restaurant in the future.” top-- the toppings. Toppings provide a contrast Poke (pronounced poh-kay) means “to slice or Poke Row is hoping to gain a larger quantity in texture from the rest of the dish, fried onion, cut” in Hawaiian, referring to the diced raw fish, of student customers. “We would like to see more crispy noodles, and toasted seaweed all provide a usually tuna, that is a staple of the entree. The fish high school students coming in. On an average, we satisfying crunch that makes the whole dish that is usually complemented with refreshing umami get 10-15 daily coming in at lunch. Most students much better. flavors, like avocado, pineapple, ginger, and are going to Bend Pizza Kitchen or Tate and Tate.” “Poke Row is one of my favorite spots to go for soy—all­­ laid on top of a bed of rice like a mouth- One explanation for this is that their prices may lunch,” freshman Arianna Kinnamon said. “It’s a watering blanket. The dish is finally topped with a be out of reach for a typical high school student. super short walking distance from school and I can distinct crunch; seaweed, fried onion, and sesame For a basic bowl, it’s $12; for a large bowl (which get healthy food that helps me get through the rest are all common choices among poke-lovers includes two protein options), students will have of my day.” Luckily, there’s now a place to get this amazing to pay $14. However, with such a high price comes, Poke is a welcome addition in Bend, providing dish a block away from the school. The opening of “local, natural and sustainable ingredients.” yet another cultural food group to add to our Poke Row, a poke bowl restaurant in Northwest The proteins available cover all sorts of fresh unique culinary landscape. Poke Row is pricy, yet Crossing, has marked the first brick-and-mortar fish, tofu, and chicken; mix-ins are the accent to they offer enough luxury ingredients, and huge poke location in Bend. your protein, and consist of cucumber, mango, portions to make it worth it. Life & Time 5

Life and Time is free range fast food dining in West Bend. This new restaurant is leading the “real food revolution” and changing the face of fast food forever. No longer do customers have to sacrifice healthy, real food for speed and convenience. They use only the best, cleanest ingredients, adhere to their “Never Ever” protein program and never use processed sugar. Their goal is to bring healthy, organic food everyone at the lowest price possible and only offer products raised and grown with organic and sustainable practices. Life & Time is open seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Photos by Hannah williford Life and Time: live long and eat fast Anika Groener true about the traditional fast food establishment; grown to expect. Staff Writer fast delivery, but you don’t know where it comes Charlie Hobin and Brianna Intlekofer have from, so it’s nice to know that “Life and Time” been busy spreading the word about this new Finding fast, easy and affordable food choices uses only free range and organic food to fuel the restaurant through social media. Their Instagram can be hard. Living in Bend, we shouldn’t have residents of Bend,” junior Maddie Beeh said. accounts promote the discounts available for to choose a questionable meal that’s lacking in “Life and Time” is not only the perfect spot to eat, students. nutrients and flavor, just because we’re in a hurry. but is also a source of job opportunities to students. When “Life and Time” gets a new follower, As the city expands, abundant food options Sophomore Lamar Davis was hired at “Life and they will give that follower free guacamole, which continue to become more accessible. Local food Time” as a cashier when the restaurant opened. is typically an extra dollar or two at competing options are popping up all around as of recently, “Life and Time has created a positive effect on locations. including healthy fast food. the community because it gives families the same “Life and Time really wants to create a local Having a way to access healthy well balanced concept much like a normal fast food restaurant name for itself, even though it’s a fast food chain,” meals like free range fast food is restaurant “Life yet, here our team takes pride in our nutritious manager Steve Campbell said. “Although, “Life and Time,” that opened in Jan. 2019. food and positive atmosphere,” Davis said. and Time” is a fast food restaurant, it has built The new development showcases affordable “Life and Times” consistently shares images itself from the ground by providing nutritious, and healthy meals for students and families, and blog posts about their natural ingredients, job free range food for all. The restaurant concept is a including special dietary restrictions including opportunities and positive community outlook on change in mindset that needs to happen, proving vegan, keto or gluten free. their new gift to the community. Social media outlets, that real, delicious food can be healthy and fast.” Nestled in the center of Bend, at 320 SW Century including Facebook and Instagram, have brought “We’re here to stand up to the traditional fast Dr #100, Bend, OR 97702, within seconds from the attention to the newly opened establishment. food practices and use only the highest quality the Deschutes River and downtown, “Life and With only organic choices, the menu includes ingredients, fresh made food in a from-scratch Time”will fuel your body for all of life’s adventures. breakfast sandwiches, burgers, bowls, smoothies, kitchen and we’re never going to sacrifice taste,” As an individual coming from Mt. Bachelor, or just soups and numerous other items. employee Marco Fluhman said. “This will lead finishing shopping at the Old Mill, “Life and Time” Each and every one of their products are free to a final product that is good for your body, rich provides simple and trouble free food options. range. The establishment promises to ensure the in nutrients, feeds your brain and enriches flavor “There are some things everyone knows to be consistent level of quality that the community has profiles without additives.” Hannah Williford Co-Editor-in-Chief

As students enter high school, worlds evolve. Afternoons spent playing outside are replaced by car rides with friends, studying for spelling Required tests is exchanged for research for timed essays. And the worlds created by fictional characters are transformed as well. While childhoods are enveloped in the fantasy of “Harry Potter” or “Narnia”, in high school, reading is dominated by in-school novels, such as “Great Expectations”, “The Great Gatsby” or novels excluding the word readings: from their title but nonetheless called great by literary professors. Not only do these books take students to the next level in literature, but take them back in time, sometimes centuries, creating a plethora of complications for readers beyond the already complex language and ideas. While these books bring up issues that still weigh on society today, be it wealth disparity, are they a higher power or the treatment of minorities, their context is separated from today’s world. Books come with teacher provided disclaimers to excuse sexism or racism that were not considered controversial in the time they were written, but today would deem a work of literature inappropriate. relevant When the positive and imporatant messages of a novel are riddled with contradictory sexism, racism and hate, can the message still be considered relevant? Certainly the books can be viewed in a different light, a reflection on beliefs of the time that are more humanized than when mentioned in a history textbook. But often these to students are secondary to the purpose, and the intended exploration of the author. On matters relevant to the teenage experience, often the novels seem altogether unhelpful. Instead, teens turn to more contemporary works, often without the high esteem of their traditional counterparts. “I like fantasy books and I like books with today? a lot of imagination, and I feel like you read more educational books which you are learning LITERATURE 7

how many have you read? TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD ROMEO AND JULIET THE GREAT GATSBY LORD OF THE FLIES a lesson from more than for the emotional THE SCARLET LETTER content,” senior Maddie Safford said. A lack of emotional connection to books read THE CATCHER IN THE RYE in school seems to defeat much of the purpose. HAMLET It is hard to understand the moral nuances of “The Great Gatsby” without sympathy for the ANIMAL FARM intensity of Jay Gatsby’s feelings, and even more difficult to understand the insanity of a THE CRUCIBLE book such as “Catch-22” unless one becomes as frustrated and desperate as Yossarian. OF MICE AND MEN “Something that makes a book good is being able to relate to the characters, so FAHRENHEIT 451 in order to have a book that you are going MACBETH to identify with, you are going to choose something you can relate to on an intimate THE GRAPES OF WRATH level,” senior Vivienne Cornutt said. As classroom books become more 1984 removed from the truths of modern society, this relationship becomes more difficult THE ADVENTURE OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN to foster. However, it can be saved by a character that is truly timeless. GREAT EXPECTATIONS Women today still identify with Elizabeth THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA Bennet of “Pride and Prejudice” due to her quick wit and the timeless story of following BRAVE NEW WORLD love, or Holden Caulfield of “Catcher in the Rye” for his reaction to realizing the THE ODYSSEY inauthenticity of the surrounding world, and its focus on the material. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM While the books of yesterday, or yestercentury, still pose valuable questions I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS and explorations for readers, their relation to THEIR EYES ARE WATCHING GOD teenagers has become strained. Students want novels they can understand because they THE CANTERBURY TALES relate to the struggles of the characters. They want to look at a subject not through FRANKENSTEIN a lens aged with discrimination, but one more aligned with current beliefs, that deal the with A SEPARATE PEACE the complications of today’s society. To make these issues discussions, to make DEATH OF A SALESMAN them matters that people care about, they need NIGHT to take shape in art and literature. Students want books that make them feel something PRIDE AND PREJUDICE that makes them want change, just like those of their childhood. JANE EYRE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT JULIUS CAESAR WUTHERING HEIGHTS Art by Rachel WAllace the red badge of courage othello catch-22 8 clothing clothing empowerment and expression

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Grace Gilmore students that they should feel free to actively matter and we have the right to express what we Staff Writer share their beliefs, as long as their beliefs are not believe in and what we think,” Lindikoff said. “I offensive to others,” Carson said. “I do realize wear the clothing wherever, which makes me believe Junior Lily Carson showed up to her first period that there are people who do not share the same I have the right to show my opinion anywhere and class wearing a t-shirt with the words “WOMEN beliefs as I do, and that does definitely have a anytime, and that’s a very powerful thing to have.” DON’T OWE YOU S**T” emblazoned across its silent impact. Clothing expresses what people The iconic red and white Donald Trump trucker front in bold capitals. Her statement top is just one believe and gives them a voice. Just like any hats and flags are available on Amazon and other example of the new wave of empowerment clothing. opinion brought forth by someone in today’s right-wing websites. One of website Libertarian Carson’s shirt is from the company CHNGE, a society, their choice can be highly debatable.” Country’s most popular items sold is a shirt with small, gender-neutral empowerment-based clothing Although Carson purchases the majority of her the words “Make Liberals Cry Again 2020” bolded site. Fifty percent of the organization’s revenue attire from liberal sites, the clothing itself tends to on the front. Libertarian Country focuses on a goes to fund large charities, and the company’s only represent one viewpoint. political standpoint, not targeting certain points as style focuses on shedding light on global issues Students wearing Donald Trump merchandise, unjust, unlike many left-wing clothing shops. The commonly thrust aside by society. on the other hand, not only show support for the shop sells only shirts, primarily those of which that Carson also owns socks with the words “More president, but also promote the various beliefs that diss the liberal party, and are pro-gun oriented. Feminism, Less Bullsh*t”, created by the brand Blue voters for him believe in. Although the messages on the clothing garments Q. The socks are currently available at Clementine The statement socks are supporting liberal project differing statements between for example boutique on Wall Street, and are commonly beliefs, and sophomore Luke Lindikoff chooses a two political parties, being conservative or liberal seen amongst the Storm students. The company similar way to represent himself and his opinions. does not affect the direct message being spread often features messages about feminism, female Donald Trump socks, available on the president’s from any article of clothing. Whether it be the style empowerment, race equality and global warming website, are showing immense popularity to make or graphic, a statement from personal beliefof of awareness on their items. a bold statement on the clothing piece. oneself is portrayed by where the clothing is from, “I believe my clothing doesn’t necessarily “Buying the clothing contributes to the beliefs I what is on it, what it says and the belief of the differentiate me from others, but shows other support because it shows that everyone’s opinions person who chooses to wear it. Fashion 9 clothing trends through time Art by mckenzie klecker

Lucy Jones Chelsea Mayer, sophomore, chases nostalgia prefers to stay away from trends all together. Staff Writer through her clothes. She has seen past photos of “I’m definitely pretty opposed to fast fashion her mom wearing clothes that she not only finds in general. I think it is really destructive to our Cheetah, Champion and checkered prints. The stylish but also items that seem to be reappearing environment and not healthy for the people last two years have brought us trends that appeal in today’s fashion as well. working in the industry,” Visnack said. to students with styles that range all across the Trends from the 80’s and 90’s have found their Additionally, Piper Knight, a junior, does board, from preppy to hippy. way into today’s fashions in more than one way. not find herself following all the trends she sees Stores like Urban Outfitters and Free People are “One of the biggest trends of the past few around school on a daily basis. extremely popular among high school students seasons has got to be the return of the mom “I actually don’t particularly like following and are known for pioneering new trends. The jeans’,” Rachel Dean, writer for the Belfast trends because I prefer to not dress similarly to process of creating concepts that are visually Telegraph said. She follows it up by talking about my peers, although I do like a lot of the trends tempting in the eye of the beholder take in a how popular they were in the 80’s and 90’s in going around now,” Knight said. combination of many competing factors. sitcoms, for example Friends. The idea of being unique is a feeling that is Sophomore Bridget Lockrem adores to sport Dean then explains that the mom jeans have seen as extremely valued in the eyes of students. the hottest trends and make them unique to her made their way back into the tabloids saying, It is also often troublesome to achieve. It is style. She does this by creating out of the box “today’s celebrities have started to make MOM almost effortless to find entrancing habiliments combinations, like print on print and bright colors jeans cool again… The style can now be found in at one’s favorite store, but it can becomes with crazy patterns. many of the high-street stores.” strenuous when all of those clothes cause you to Similarly, freshman, Camille Buzzas loves to “I typically buy my clothes from Urban blend in with your comrades. find the styles that her peers instigate, as well as Outfitters, Zara, and thrift stores around town,” “When my attire represents me in a positive what she sees in tabloids and on social media of sophomore Kelly Cranston said. way that is relatively out of the box and new her favorite celebrities. Both Cranston and Mayer prefer to be inspired yet still attracts the attention of my peers, I feel “My favorite trend this year has been cheetah from popular stores and their sister’s styles, then extremely accomplished,” Cranston said. print. I think styles like these become popular go to thrift stores around town to find trendy Whether students attempt to avoid the because of the way celebrities promote them; clothes that are far cheaper than they would be at mainstream trends or they find them appealing, students then feel inclined to dress as they do,” other locations and typically more unique. the well known fashion trends will continue to Buzzas said. On the contrary freshman, Natasha Visnack, appear in high schools everywhere. 10 Rotary Club oh, the places they’ll go

Sasha Stringer “I have had so Staff Writer many amazing experiences from For more than 100 years, Rotary Bend. I have made Club International has been addressing good friends and challenges across the world and giving I also learned to students opportunities to travel, study ski,” Yeh said. abroad and experience beautiful The senior places many people never get to see. plans on bringing Throughout time, the club has her family back provided clean water, sanitation, to Bend next year and hygiene to those in need. They to show them the have promoted peace, fought disease, town and make and have grown local economies. new memories They have also invested three billion with them. dollars into revitalizing projects Before even around the globe such as ending polio. being accepted Rotary Clubs mission is to improve into the club, health, support education, and raise the students had awareness of poverty. to prove they Junior Silvie Collins and junior were responsible Junior Christina Yeh (top left) preparing to travel to the United States through Rotary Club, and departing (top right) Nate Henson will be traveling out enough to travel from Taiwan. Juniors Silvie Collins (bottom left) and Nate Henson (bottom right) will also travel to foreign countries of the country with the club for nine abroad. They went through Rotary Club, to Spain and Switzerland, respectively. Photo COURTESY OF Silvie Collins, Nate Henson and Christina Yeh months to study abroad. They will through a number have to overcome a diversity of of interviews and cultural differences during their time once they were accepted, they made a the students get a feel for what they expectations about Switzerland, but in these foreign places. list of the top five places they would will be calling home. I hope to learn how different my life “I joined Rotary because I wanted like to travel to later this year. “I’ll go to a Swiss school, but I’m could be just by living in another to be a member of a worldwide “You start by filling out an not sure the exact courses I’ll be taking place. By traveling and living here community of people who do great application to prove you are a good yet. I hope to do a lot of activities like for nine months, I’m hoping to really things for the world such as ending candidate for the club. Then you meet hiking, running, and skiing in the find myself and learn who I am as a polio and uniting people to make with your local club for a sit down alps,” Henson said. person,” Henson said. lasting positive change,” Henson said. interview where they ask you many Collins will attend a spanish Rotary is careful to create a step The junior has traveled to South questions. If they think you are fit for speaking school. She will take classes by step process that prepares students America and Canada, but is quite the club, you are sent to the district with only pass or fail grades such for a successful experience in their nervous for any homesickness or interview and after being accepted, as Spanish history and physical new and different living situations. culture shock that could come about. you begin exploring your top five education. Each one of the courses “I have traveled to France, Jamaica Silvie Collins is not afraid of any options,” Henson said. Collins will take will be completed by and Mexico, so I do have some adventure. She has always dreamed Fortunately, all students received the time she leaves Spain. experience with being in foreign about studying abroad, and Rotary their top choices. Collins will be “I can already tell how different countries, but I have never been Club finally helped her reach her goal. traveling to Spain, Davis to Germany school is going to be. I won’t have to away from my family and friends for “I’ve lived in Bend my whole life, and Henson to Switzerland. worry about A’s or B’s anymore and so long,” Collins said. “I am super and it is time for a change,” Collins “My prayers came true, I have if I chose to do so, I can make these nervous to be in a entirely new place said. “I have never been the person to always wanted to get to know Spain grades become a part of my transcript and be basically on my own, but I’m step outside my comfort zone, so this and this club finally gave me the for college,’’ Coll ins said. really looking forward to becoming will be quite the experience.” chance,” Collins said. “I love the Over three months, the students immersed in the culture.” Senior Christina Yeh came to Bend outdoors and traveling to Spain will staying in Oregon travel to Grants Rotary Club provides so many life to study abroad from her home in let my daily adventures continue.” Pass and Eugene every weekend to changing opportunities that students Taiwan. Her father is a long-time The students will be living with meet with the exchange students that can hold on to for the rest of their member of Rotary Club, so Yeh had another family for nine months in are currently in Bend. There they school careers. A change in scenery the opportunity to join. these countries. They have emailed participate in many activities to get and routine can change one’s whole “My favorite part of Bend so far has consistently back and forth with to know one another, and to practice perspective on life. Christina Yeh been the food and the people. Both are the families and are beginning to living with a host family. The students will be returning to Taiwan just after a lot different from Taiwan and the understand their everyday lives. The will learn to follow the new rules, the school year ends. Silvie Collins change has been great,.” Yeh said. students share topics such as their consequences and traditions of the and Nate Henson will leave Bend in The senior has been living with the home lives, grades, hobbies and fears. families and will be able to compare it August and return the following July, Jepson family for eight months now Then the family responds with their back to their lives in Bend. with new languages, experiences and and heads back home late June. living situation and routines that help “I don’t want to have any friends from their previous travels. Music Therapy 11

art by joan Song Music Therapy: More than meets the ear

Izzy Lavinsky an instrument. It is simply about destimulating getting in bed and listening to Frank Ocean. It always Staff Writer the stress of everyday life and focusing on the makes me feel relaxed,” junior Dylan Ruhl said. pleasure and sensations brought to one from When a teen feels as though they can’t discuss Through the wrath of social drama, music. Through music, individuals can promote, something with family or friends, they can use extracurriculars and studying for the SAT, the restore and maintain their emotional health. music to release their bottled-up emotions. During stress of being a teen is overwhelming. From For example, in a meta-analysis of 400 this mixed up phase of life, many teens either don’t weekdays consumed of school work and sports studies, neuroscientists at McGill University want to talk about their feelings, or feel as though if to social weekends with friends, teens can feel found that music strengthened the immune they did, no one would understand. By listening to lost in a meaningless routine. It is important for system and reduced stress by lowering levels a song depicting feelings similar to their own, teens adolescents to learn how to effectively cope with of the stress hormone cortisol. can feel comforted by music. stress, such as through music therapy. In addition, music provides a means of “Often I just listen to music instead of talking Teens may often turn to unhealthy outlets identifying or labeling certain emotions. For when I’m feeling sad; somehow it always seems to such as drugs, alcohol or video games in attempt teenagers struggling with issues surrounding make me feel better,” junior Shea Campbell said. to escape from the stress of everyday life. These adolescence, sexual orientation, loneliness Songwriting also provides another avenue to activities may briefly distract from their worries, or depression, identifying these emotions in music therapy. Although this may sound difficult, but in the long term have no positive effect. Music music can be extremely helpful, as music can it’s simply creating a rhythm to thoughts and ideas. therapy, however, is a healthy alternative. In be used as an empathizing tool. There are no limitations in songwriting: it is solely actuality, an overwhelming day can simply be Music can help adolescents realize that they a place for the most raw, unspoken issues. curbed by one’s favorite song. aren’t alone in their current problems, and that It is a great way for teens to apply their creativity Music therapy can be anything from closing your their feelings are universal. and escape the harsh reality of stress by listening eyes, putting in the earbuds or learning how to play “The best thing after having a rough day is to a soothing and meditative song or album. Poetry 12 Dirt Joan Song Co-Editor-in-Chief never good enough to be as good as you wanted good Sunshine collects in the depressions your feet have made enough to be. in the impressionable soil of our front yard. It’s funny how now that you’re gone, it’s not our fights that No new footprints have risen from the ground in a while, I think of the grass quiet now that you’ve been gone; only the birds but only the good moments, as if there hadn’t been times still raise their voices to sing when I wished you were dead, so you would set me free as if they knew the uncentered air needed their song to and let me live the way I longed to; focus it, I guess retrospect is the rose-colored glasses of my regret, bring it back down to earth. coloring every moment with you a precious memory. Your hands sifted through these flowerbeds once, dirt My mind polishes even the most jagged and cutting caught beneath your fingernails, altercations, their centers your skin weathered and worn. As a girl, I used to wonder stiff with unsaid words congealing into spite and hatred, why liver spots weren’t only on your tummy, where your into faint blue-green reminiscences, sea glass on my shore. liver lived. Walking barefoot lets the soles of my feet sink into the You would smile and rub my head, never answering, just sand, feel its cold tears laughter in your teeth, seep up into my skin ­­— I wish those were mine, and now I wish you had said at least a word, at least two, but I haven’t been able to let go of my tears yet because I can’t remember the sound of your voice anymore because I’m afraid that crying will make it real. And I don’t and I feel like one more word would have made a world of want it to be real difference. because then I’d have to face the fact that I can’t remember Our smiles faded like tea leaves sinking to the bottom of the way you speak the yellow glass, or the way your hand cupped mine, like I was still a little the cha bitter and too long steeped, girl, but I drank it all anyway, cup after cup scalding my tongue or the way you made me cry when I asked you for help as the taste of togetherness slipped down my throat and with calculus. coated my insides. I’m afraid that I can’t say I miss you, Where did I go wrong? that when I open my mouth, the only thing I’ll be able to I can’t help berating myself for everything I said out of say is place, “I’m sorry, wondering if I could have made you stay if I had been he’s not home” calmer, less disobedient, as if I were only talking to a mailman or a door-to-door more like the granddaughter you wanted me to be. But you salesman, not a worried friend, held me their feet standing where yours would have been as soft as sheep’s clothing, trying to disguise the fact that I had your hands been in the dirt this spring, was a wolf within, as they always had been.