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School Getting to know Mr. Wessels AP tests adapt to online formats Kate Hillman

Isabella Duan Mr. Wessels is an Honors Biology and Botany teacher at With all the unprecedented changes that the varying state policies, College Board has Eastlake. Here are his respons- are occurring this year, it’s no surprise that decided on three distinctive testing sessions es to the questions that were the format for the 2020-2021 AP (Advanced for all tests—the first one in early May, the asked. Placement) tests has been altered. second one in late May, and the third one early June. When did Mr. Wes- Anyone who took AP tests last year will sels first figure out that he remember that almost all tests were short- According to Mr. Ward, a humanities wanted to become a teach- ened to a 40-minute, digital test session. For teacher at EHS, May will include in-person er? example, AP World was shortened to a brief tests, while June tests will take place online 40-minute DBQ (document-based question) and in-person. Mr. Wessels had a teacher and AP Physics 1 & 2 turned into two FRQs named Canfield Smith that real- On March 15th, LWSD finalized the dates (free-response questions) each. ly inspired him, but he for the test. All foreign languages are re- did not want to be a teacher These changes caused some debate quired to be in-person and will take place when he graduated high among many, especially college administra- during the first testing session (AP Spanish) school. He said that he wanted tors. While many universities will accept the or the second testing session (AP German, “to be super rich and drive a 2019-2020 AP scores (such as UW, Carnegie Chinese, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish). Fur- purple Lamborghini.” To make Mellon, Emory, NYU, and Cornell), some thermore, Music Theory will be during the that happen, he went into busi- have decided not to (such as Princeton, second testing session. This test will be ness for ten years, but hated it which is planning to administer its own proctored in person and will have remote and quit. “Princeton test to confirm course placement make-up tests during the third testing ses- and credit”, according to their website). Be- sions. Mr. Wessels then travelled cause of this, College Board decided to ad- the world for a year, ended up Updates during the week of March 29th just several components of its AP tests for in Aspen, Colorado to ski, and allowed students to decide whether to take this year. stayed there for another 10 the following tests during the second or years. He eventually moved The biggest change is that AP tests are third test session due to interference with back to Sammamish in 2011 going back to being full-length, 3+ hour long senior graduation: Calculus AB/BC (seniors and became a stay-at-home tests and will include the whole curriculum, only), Physics 1/2/C-Mechanics/Electricity dad. He soon realized he want- except for AP Physics 1. Information re- and Magnetism, Statistics, and Chemistry. ed to do more and went back to leased on February 9th shows that most All remaining AP tests will take place during school to become a teacher. tests will be very similar to their pre-COVID- the third testing session and will be digital. 19 counterparts. For example, AP Physics 2 Was Eastlake his first Below is a timetable of each AP test tak- is reverting back to its original MCQ teaching job? ing place this school year. (multiple-choice question) and FRQ styled

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Date Morning Exams Afternoon Exams Format cisions are made on a district (Continued from page 1) (Start at 12:00 PM) level, so teachers were not (Start at 8:00 AM) been able to provide their Mr. Wessels spent four months as opinions on how tests should a substitute at Redmond High School Tuesday, May 11 Spanish X In-Person be conducted. before teaching at Eastlake. Friday May 21 Japanese German, Chinese, In-Person French, Music Theory “I like the idea of having a Did he always want to survey for the AP teachers teach science classes (like Honors Monday, May 24 Calculus AB Physics C – Mechanics, In-Person regarding what they would Biology and Botany)? (Seniors Only)/BC Physics 1, Statistics think […] would be best, but (Seniors Only) Mr. Wessels was hired to teach there was no such survey”, Biology in 2016 and was later asked Tuesday, May 25 Physics C – Elec- Physics 2 In-Person Mrs. Timofte writes. tricity & Mag- if he could teach Botany, which he netism, Chemistry Regardless of what format or accepted. Now he loves teach-

Tuesday, June 1 English Literature Computer Science A Remote/Digital date the AP tests will take, ing both subjects and doesn’t see & Composition teachers at EHS recommend himself teaching anything else. to prepare as needed and to Wednesday, June European History, Art History, Macroeco- Remote/Digital What is his favorite experience take pride in one’s own ac- 2 US History nomics from teaching so far? complishments. As Mr. Aus- Thursday, June 3 US Government & Psychology Remote/Digital tin, a humanities teacher at His favorite experience has been Politics History - Modern EHS, puts it, “No matter the “international science-based trips what, when you sit down to with students.” He went to the Gala- Friday, June 4 Japanese, Spanish German, Chinese, Remote/Digital take AP tests in May or June, pagos Islands and Panama in recent French (Foreign language the very act of doing that will years and is looking forward to going make-up) show you’ve passed real-life on more of them because they tests far more difficult and are such incredible opportunities to Monday, June 7 English Language & Computer Science Remote/Digital valuable than anything Col- “grow and learn.” Composition Principles, Seminar lege Board can devise. Be How has online learning been Tuesday, June 8 Comparative Gov- Microeconomics Remote/Digital confident […] and bring what for him? ernment and Poli- you know and can do”. tics, Human Geog- Mr. Wessels says online learning raphy Regardless of the date or has been “awful, horrible, the Wednesday, June Calculus AB (Non- Physics C – Mechanics, Remote/Digital test, Eastlake’s AP teachers worst.” Biology curriculum had been 9 Seniors & Seniors)/ Physics 1 are always available for help cut to a third of BC (Non-Seniors & in any way possible. Seniors) what is normally taught and also mis For more information on AP ses being able to interact face-to-face Thursday, June 10 Chemistry, Physics AP Physics 2, Statis- Remote/Digital testing this year, visit with students. He can’t develop rela- – Electricity & tics Magnetism https:// tionships with students when he apcentral.collegeboard.org/ can’t see if they are understanding Friday, June 11 Biology Environmental Sci- Remote/Digital about-ap-2021/updates. something or not. ence Mrs. Strange, EHS’s AP coor- the same, there are differences between digi- dinator, is also open for any questions and Overall, Mr. Wessels has enjoyed a tal and in-person tests. In order to prevent can be reached at [email protected]. She successful teaching journey with lots cheating, most tests have seen a decrease in says that EHS plans to release most infor- of fun with his students and interest- FRQs and an increase in MCQ. A whole list of mation regarding AP testing through Wolves ing stories to tell. He loves to teach changes is found on this document: https:// Weekly Updates and additional emails. and is excited to see his students in apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-2021- exam-formats.pdf. person again. According to Mrs. Timofte, an AP Calculus teacher at EHS, the biggest change is that digital tests will prevent students from looking at previous questions on the MCQ section and force students to type all mathematical equations for FRQs for math and scientific

2 WSJ June 2021 // Issue III History of Eastlake

Sophia Wang

Introduction Building Remodeling Established in 1993, Eastlake High School carries nearly three Eastlake’s building currently consists of decades of history. We decided to travel back in time to bring four wings: B, C, D, and E. E-wing was you a holistic overview of the events and memories that took constructed about a decade ago, when place at our school over the past generation. our district’s high schools added fresh- Motto men, since previously we only had students from grades 10-12. According to our principal Mr. Bede, “Around 2014, the ‘Wolf Strong, Pack Strong’ motto started amongst students. For the This was also when the Upper Commons most part, students rebuilt our school culture around this (a part of the cafeteria) was built to add motto, with a loose definition of personal improvement in ser- more seating for lunch, as well as anoth- vice of the greater good. The motto also served as a guide as er meal line for to buy their lunches. The we revised our Mission and Values in 2015, clarifying that our new gym was also built to accommodate school was about more than just academic and personal suc- the growing student population. cess.”

Demographics

During the 1998-99 school year, the enrollment count was 1,136, compared to our current school year, which is approximately double that number, at 2,241. In October 1998, 91.5% of students were white, with significantly smaller proportions of racial minorities. 22 years later in October 2020, the percentage of white students declined to 56.2%, while all other minority groups (besides American Indian/ Alaskan Native) increased, with the Asian/Pacific Islander percentage increasing the most - by about 23%. *It should be noted that in older records, there was no biracial/multiracial category.

Graphic by Sophia Wang. All data obtained from the EHS office, with associate principal Mr. Apple’s assistance.

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EHS Teacher & Staff Testimonies (Continued from page 3)

Mr. Ward, a humanities teach- tivities that we used to have, content or grades; it is about car- er working at EHS since 2005, re- where students got to show off ing for the whole kid - not just members that we used to have their artistic abilities. He also their minds, but their hearts, too. I senior projects which were a re- hopes that our school will continue think that's pretty cool.” quirement for graduation. Mr. the Moving Up Assembly traditions Mr. Bangasser, athletics di- Ward also says that he misses stu- for graduating seniors. “When my rector and sports coach (2012- dents from the past who “leave a daughter was born 12 years ago, I present at EHS), observes that ad- permanent memory, sometimes envisioned her being featured in vancing technology seems to have for positive reasons and far too of- some of the Moving Up Assembly an impact on students’ social inter- ten for sad reasons.” Additionally, slides. I hope this never changes.” actions. “Too many students are on he feels like “it is getting more dif- Ms. Horner, another humani- their phones instead of talking to ficult to learn about each student ties teacher, who’s been at EHS their friends face to face.” He also than it has been in the past.” since 2008, notes that she misses states that sports and club partici- Mr. Emerson, who teaches how small our school used to be. pation are “at an all-time high.” Un- math (2007-present at EHS), states One thing she believes has never fortunately, one thing Mr. Bangas- that our school used to be a lot changed is that the teachers ser condemns is the messiness of “looser.” When he first started here are deeply dedicated our campus. “The care of the cam- working here 14 years ago, there to students' pus (garbage in the parking lots were no bells. Over the years, he well-being, and hallways) by students is em- observed Eastlake become something barrassing!” He hopes that we can more structured, disciplined, she felt she take pride in our school and make and intensely aca- didn’t experience a conscientious effort to stop the demic. According to when she was a littering. him, it was rare for student herself. students to take more Image by Mihika Phadke “I felt that with my than two AP classes in a year. One colleagues from the day I stepped thing that Mr. Emerson misses are into this building to now that it is the arts-based assemblies and ac- more than just about teaching the

Testimony from a past EHS student, Epilogue currently an EHS teacher Moving forward, Eastlake High School hopes to continue Mr. Gibson was a fellow Eastlake student during 2009-2012 and to improve by overcoming is now a 3rd year EHS humanities teacher. “The biggest change has been challenges, ensuring that all around school culture. Eastlake now feels like a community that is built students and staff feel like around more than just football games. I think there is also more ac- they are valued as a person, ceptance amongst students; I see more students willing to be themselves and helping everyone find and pursue their interests instead of trying to be ‘cool,’ although that still their place within our large, certainly exists.” Something that impresses Mr. Gibson is “how politically diverse school. engaged and conscious Eastlake students are.” This was not the case back when he attended Eastlake. “Students [now] are equipped and excited to take on difficult topics. It's inspiring to see this generation be and do so much better!”

4 WSJ June 2021 // Issue III Are classes maintaining their core values during remote learning?

Kate Hillmann Remote learning and teaching What about PE? How are they main- tions. For some classes, Mrs. Har- are different in every aspect. Students taining their core values without be- ris did adjust teaching techniques, but don’t get to see each other, and teaching able to run around like nor- for others, she hasn’t. For orches- ers don’t get to see their students, so mal? Mrs. Burrow, who teaches tra, she needed a complete redo getting ideas across is difficult. That PE, says that even though she’s getting to teach online. Instead of it being a being said, how are clas- a throwback to her college days with group class it changed to individual ses maintaining their core ideas and not knowing how anything works, it’s assignments. She states that values through online learning? Here helping the school learn how to solve “it has been hard for her students to are different ways teachers are han- technology issues. learn in remote learning, especial- dling their classes ly with gaining music confidence” and Even if this situation improved in these unpredictable times. that “the number of assignments not her problem-solving skills, she still completed has in- Mrs. Jay is an art teacher misses field trips and playing large creased.” It’s also been hard for her to at EHS and she explains how her art scale games like Capture the Flag. Mrs. teach in remote learning, Mrs. Harris classes are doing in remote learning. Burrow also had to adjust her lessons misses the fun, laughter, music and She states that it has been challenging to online learning. For example, she talking that used to go on in her class- and a struggle to normalize everything has moved away from individual room. She has been working hard to because remote learning is new to worksheets and has turned them into maintain the core values she had in everyone. However, she also manages class discussions. her classroom before the pandemic to notice the few positive aspects of hit, and she is really looking forward remote learning, such as being “more “She loves private channels for to that emotional return to school. mobile, more efficient, and in the com- her students in Teams” fort of our own home.” Overall, remote learning is hard, for Her classes core values are relation- the teachers and the students. Some ships, engagement, and student- “Mrs. Jay thinks this experience are struggling more than others but centered content. But Mrs. Burrow has helped her become more real the consensus is the teachers miss really focuses on the relationship as- with her students and hopes her seeing your faces and interacting with pect in her class. She loves private students feel the same.” the students. We can see that they channels for her students in Teams are doing their best to maintain and said that some of the conversa- the values that they had in their class- Even with the pros of remote learn- tions she’s seen have made her laugh room before COVID. ing, Mrs. Jay still misses having face to to the point of tears. face interactions with students and Another class that would be diffi- being able to give them in person cult to transition to online learning feedback. Despite feeling like a talk would be music. Mrs. Harris, a music show host, Mrs. Jay still thinks she is teacher, thinks that online learning maintaining her class’s core values by can be great if the person chooses to connecting with her students. She do it, but there are many people who states that to her, building relation- would rather be in-person. She loves ships in her classroom is the most im- having everything readily available portant thing because it allows them and the lack of distractions from stu- to feel comfortable, ask questions and dents. have fun in class. Mrs. Jay thinks this experience has helped her become However, she says it’s hard not hav- Art by Mihika Phadke more real with her students and hopes ing the ability to visually connect with her students feel the same. others, and she also says students are having a harder time asking ques- 5 WSJ June 2021 // Issue III LWSD resumes in-person learning for secondary students

Mridu Karanam Recently, LWSD has made the de- school in-person will provide cision to implement a concurrent these students social connec- learning plan for secondary students. tion with their peers and This decision was made through a teachers, push them to com- detailed analysis of stats, opinions, plete work since they will be and the impact on students overall. in a classroom setting, and increase their overall happiness. It was a difficult decision because different people wanted different Students that feel comforta- things. Ultimately, the school district ble in a remote setting and do has decided to incorporate a hybrid not wish to transition are still model for secondary students, in- able to stay remote. Another stead of keeping the remote support freshman student explained model. What was the reasoning that how she would be staying re- went into the district’s decision? mote because “it takes time to adjust and can maintain relationships with to the new learning model and there their teachers. All they would have to LWSD had previously planned to are only two months of school left.” do is spend two days remote, instead keep all secondary students remote The concurrent model makes both of learning in-person. The school for the remainder of the year, but types of students satisfied, which is days for secondary students now last this decision was overturned for one why the district decided to imple- for five hours and 35 minutes, start- reason: an announcement was made ment it. ing at the standard school start times saying that the COVID-19 vaccine that were in place before the pan- will be prioritized to school district Students returning to school in- demic. staff and educators. This public poli- person are attending four days a cy change was made by Governor week: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thurs- Schools reopening is not just lim- Inslee and President Biden to en- days, and Fridays. Wednesdays will ited to academics. Eastlake has start- courage students’ return to school continue to be asynchronous worked its third sports season including buildings. days for all students. Teachers will badminton, baseball, girls golf, and be educating remote and in-person boys’ soccer. There are still tight re- This was a crucial factor in the de- students at the same time for each strictions for people attending cision because one of the main rea- period. This is called concurrent in- matches for these sports and very sons the district had planned not to struction. few fans, only seniors and parents, implement a hybrid model was that will be allowed to attend. Only 200 there were not enough staff mem- The district is applying concurrent people are allowed in the football bers comfortable enough to go in- instruction to maintain teacher- stadium at a time. More plans such person. Now that enough teachers student relationships. Students have as some clubs doing things in-person and staff are vaccinated, a hybrid made friends and acquaintances in have been put into play. These clubs model is achievable. their remote classes, as well as con- can meet on campus asynchronously, nected with their teachers; separat- but only within a limit of 15 people. This decision was also made to ing them now would not be ideal. benefit students. The hybrid model The decision to implement the hy- addresses social, emotional, and Therefore, class schedules for stu- brid plan provides bright social and mental-health needs for secondary dents will remain the same with the academic opportunities for students students through many ways. four-day schedule. A four-day sched- this spring. Throughout the year, some students ule was also chosen so that in case have been voicing unhappiness, as there is a high number of COVID-19 Resources: https://www.lwsd.org/pathway-forward they are struggling with loneliness transmissions, the district can transi- and lack of motivation. For example, tion students to a two-day schedule. https://www.youtube.com/c/ one freshman at Eastlake explained This transition would be easy be- LakeWashingtonSchoolDistrict/videos how he wanted to “see and talk to cause students would not have to my friends in person.” Going back to make any changes to their schedule

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Happy Holi! EHS rep in music prestigious groups Kiera Ortega Sophia Wang In late January of 2021, the National takes to be great, which is my goal,” he Association for Music Education says. “It gives me a reason to audition With celebrations documented in (NAfME) and the Washington Music Ed- for other honor bands like WIBC poems dating back to the 4th cen- ucators Association (WMEA) released (Western International Band Clinic).” the names of students who qualified for tury CE, Holi is largely celebrated Looking forward, Sumedh plans to their prestigious musical groups, such in India, generally in March practice more so that he can audition for as the All-Northwest Band and All-State more ensembles and keep making mu- (corresponding to the Hindu cal- band. sic. He shares his original tracks on endar month of Phalguna). The These All-Northwest and All-State SoundCloud, his YouTube channel, and holiday marks the beginning of honor ensembles are exclusive groups various music platforms under “Sumedh spring after a long winter, symbol- of some of the finest student musicians Chinta.” in the state and region, who have been izing the victory of good over evil. Seth, a sophomore, not only made All- specifically chosen through a remote Northwest Band for playing the clarinet, On the day of Holi, people throw audition process. Some of Eastlake’s but also made the All-Northwest Jazz around colored powder and qualifying musicians include Niccolo Band for playing the tenor saxophone. splash colored water at each oth- Bandinelli (’24), Sumedh Chinta (’24), Seth’s journey with music started in er. To avoid ruining their clothes, and Seth DeWhitt (’23). the fourth grade and ever since, music Nico was selected to be part of the All people usually wear white or old has played a very meaningful part of his -State Orchestra for playing the double clothes when celebrating, as they life. He says that his favorite thing about bass . Ever since he was in the sev- get covered with color throughout playing music is that while playing all enth grade, he knew that he wanted to sorts of fun songs, you can also just the day. The colors of the powder be a classical musician. “have a good time with your friends and carry different meanings: red When the opportunity arose to audi- acquaintances.” symbolizes love and fertility, tion for All-State and All-Northwest, he However, as life always brings chal- while green represents new be- was urged by a private teacher to give it lenges, Seth has faced his fair share of a try. Now, after being chosen he says, ginnings. Families will gather af- obstacles. In particular, he recalls having “getting into All-State motivated me [by terwards for festive meals. It is issues regarding self-esteem when it making me realize] that I have the also common to distribute sweets came to his playing and getting motivat- chance to be a great musician.” among neighbors and friends. ed to practice. In the future, Nico intends to practice So after seeing his hard work pay off According to fellow WSJ staff writ- even more, in hopes to be selected for with his dual selection for All- er Arushi Garg, the Iskon Vedic All-Northwest during his junior year. Northwest, he said “the results helped Cultural Center in Sammamish an- For Sumedh, inspiration to play the push me to pick up my instruments and nually hosts a Holi festival, which clarinet all started with Squidward! He start trying my best to improve again.” is open for anyone to attend joined band class in sixth grade and as Although majoring in music isn’t on (except for recent times due to time progressed, he grew closer to the Seth’s plans, he intends to keep playing COVID-19). Additionally, our band family and learned to really love music even after high school and meet school’s Indian Student Associa- playing. many other talented musicians. tion held their first Holi Extrava- Fast forward to his freshman year, There is no doubt that there will be a ganza this year, with a game night and Sumedh is chosen to be part of the bright journey ahead for all of Eastlake’s on March 26th and a celebration All-State Orchestra! hardworking musicians! on the following day, the 27th. Despite not making All-Northwest, he

still feels very proud of his All-State selection. “It shows me that I have what it

Background by Mihika Phadke 7 WSJ June 2021 // Issue III Sammamish survives heavy winter storm last February

Ari Chakraborty Mr. Gibson, an AVID/math teacher plowing priority system in place to emergency signal for the car should be at Eastlake says that the winter storm clear out the 250 miles of public roads intact too. Traction control is also a did not affect him and his wife too and 730 cul-de-sacs. When a snow or necessity for the vehicle in case one much. He says that most of the people ice event is being forecasted and encounters a lot of ice on the road. in his town lost power for almost two the chance of snow is extremely high, People in Sammamish also need days, but his family was fortunate the snow plowing crews are applying to winterize their homes. They need enough to only have lost power layers of anti-icer to all the to prepare their water pipes for the for fifteen minutes before it came back roads. When the snow starts to fall or harsh winter weather and have their on. Mr. Gibson said that, if he lost pow- accumulate, snowplows operate 24 exteriors winterized as well. The same er, it would have been difficult to hours a day, or several days after the goes for the interior. teach from home. Mrs. snow event, depending on the severity To make sure that one’s home is Dean, an Eastlake Biology teach- of the event. safe, they need to make sure they have er, says that the winter storm did not During a snow event, the City of a professional inspect their heating affect her and her family, and she had Sammamish has 250 lanes that are equipment and chimneys so that they fun playing in the snow with patrolled by snowplows during a can confirm their security. Finally, her children. snow event. The City of people need to keep their safety The Mayor of Sammamish, Mayor Sammamish does not plow or de-ice equipment up to date so that they are Moran, said that a snowstorm is dan- private roads and driveways. ready for use at any moment. gerous because of the weather Here are ways for people to pre- Unexpected snowstorms are bound that it brings with it, such as low tem- pare their cars for the next winter to hit Washington every winter or so. peratures, wind, and ice. Roads can storm. Cars should be serviced by hav- Though, after weathering through the become dangerous due to ice, snow, ing chains for your tires to roam storm this year, Sammamish is ready and freezing rain. These conditions through icy roads. There should al- for anything that comes its way. result in people becoming stuck wher- ways be a set of jumper cables in one’s ever they are sometimes without hav- car and should have a flashlight when ing any essential supplies. The lat- it is dark outside. They need to est snowstorm to hit Sammamish was know how to change a flat tire, and on 2/13/2021. have a fire extinguisher available in The City of Sammamish has a snow the car in case it is caught on fire. The

Asian American hate within the U.S.

Isabella Duan

If one reads the news in the past year , one bers of the Asian American community. would notice the name “Chinese Virus” being According to NBC, while the overall hate crimes thrown around when referring to COVID-19. decreased by 7% in major cities due to lockdowns, Though first coined by the media in many hate crimes targeting Asian Americans increased countries and used in major American media, by 150%. Though isolated attacks increased the phrase was popularized in the US by for- throughout 2020, the first mass shooting against mer President Donald Trump and former Sec- Asian Americans since the beginning of the pan- retary of State Mike Pompeo and lead to se- rious consequences such as violent attack against mem- (Continued on page 9)

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(Continued from page 8) Asian American discrimination and hate crimes existed throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-first demic happened on March 16, 2021, where six of the eight century. Asian American hate is not new within this coun- victims shot in three Asian spas were of Asian descent. try, even when there has been an increase in anti-Asian This incident reveals a problem within America that is- sentiment following the pandemic. n’t often talked about—Asian-American hate. As George That doesn’t mean the hate must stay that way, howev- Takei, an advocate within the Asian American communi- er. Even taking small actions such as being aware of the ty, says in an interview , “Asian American hate has been situation and correcting others when they participate in […] organic to American history […] since the very first anti-Asian American sentiment, whether intentionally or Asian came to this country”. unintentionally, can make a world of difference.

Anti-Asian American sentiment increased following the Resources:. influx of Asian immigrants during the Gold Rush during the De Leon, Adrian. “The Long History of US Racism against Asian Americans, from 'Yellow Peril' to 'Model Minority' to the 'Chinese Virus'.” The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2021, mid-1800s. It culminated into the racist beliefs of the Yel- theconversation.com/the-long-history-of-us-racism-against-asian-americans-from -yellow-peril-to-model-minority-to-the-chinese-virus-135793. Accessed 13 April low Peril; the belief that Asians (particularly East Asians) 2021. Greely, Horace. “Chinese Immigration to California.” 29 Sept. 1854, pp. 4. Accessed 23 April were “uncivilized, unclean, and filthy beyond all concep- 2021. “'Really frightening’: George Takei responds to rise in anti-Asian vio- tion, without any of the higher domestic or social rela- lence.” YouTube, uploaded by CNN, 27 February 2021, https:// tions, ” as written in the 1854 New York Daily Tribune. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-cgRyNXhX4&ab_channel=CNN. Accessed 13 April 2021. Yam, Kimmy. “Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Increased by Nearly 150% in 2020, Mostly in N.Y. and Some may consider these racist ideas as objects of the L.A., New Report Says.” NBC News, 9 Mar. 2021, 12:37 PM PST, www.nbcnews.com/ news/asian-america/anti-asian-hate-crimes-increased-nearly-150-2020-mostly-n- past, but this past year has shown us that this is simply not n1260264. Accessed 13 April 2021. the case. While considerably lower when compared to racially motivated hate crimes against other communities, Toxic masculinity within Eastlake students

Anwita Gundavarpu

Art by Kelly

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Opinion

Gender equality in the Eleanor Roosevelt holding up the UDHR United States – part 2

Avni Rao

In the last issue, we talked about gender equality mile- stones in the United States during the 1920s. This issue, we will move on to the 1940s and 1950s and celebrate points in history when we became closer to achieving gender equality. Even though we haven’t achieved complete equality yet, we can still acknowledge the people who tries, including the US, transform the baseline for what an fought for where we are today. equal world could be. The organization we know of today as the United The UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights Nations was created in 1945. It was created after the (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of hu- Second World War to foster international cooperation. Its man rights. Eleanor Roosevelt, former first lady of the charter embodies gender equality: “We the peo- United States, played a leading role as Chairperson for the ples...reaffirm faith...in the equal rights of men and drafting committee of the UDHR. Her pivotal role in draft- women.” ing the UDHR paved the way for women everywhere to advocate for expanded roles in the workplace and be- Among other reasons, the UN was created to promote yond. social progress, better living standards, and human rights. Over the past years, the United Nations has made signifi- On February 8th, 1946, Roosevelt gave a speech at the cant progress with issues surrounding gender equality. UN General Assembly titled “My Day,” urging women to One of its most positive contributions was working to- increase involvement in governmental issues. wards ending violence against women. The United Na- “To this end, we call on the Governments of the world tions has given women and minorities a chance to speak to encourage women everywhere to take a more con- their truth and have a platform to do so. scious part in national and international affairs, and on While the UN is not perfect, it has helped many coun- (Continued on page 11)

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(Continued from page 10) Regardless, at a time when the women’s movement was still young, Cobb was able to gain access to sophisticated women to come forward and share in the work of peace aeromedical testing, which was revolutionary for that day and reconstruction as they did in the war and resistance,” and age. While most people choose to focus on the fact that Roosevelt declares in her speech. doors of flight were shut for Jerrie Cobb, she should be re- membered as one of the women who broke barriers for Alongside the UN’s and Eleanor Roosevelt’s efforts women in spaceflight. to advocate for gender equality, in 1953, Jerrie Cobb was the first U.S. woman to undergo astronaut testing. Stay tuned for future issues to learn more about gender She was not, however, the first female astronaut candidate, equality. as NASA did not accept women as candidates until 1978. Cobb was not allowed to fly on Mercury 13, for which she testified before Congress at hearings that investigated whether NASA was discriminating against women, years before the practice was made illegal.

Historical Figure Spotlight: Elizabeth Blackwell

Shivani Thiruvenkatakrishnan

Elizabeth Blackwell was the first female to be a Doc- tor of Medicine. She was born on February 3, 1821, to Samuel Blackwell and Hannah Lane Blackwell. Soon after the Blackwells moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, Samuel died. The family soon became impoverished because Samuel was the earner of the family. To overcome this predicament, Blackwell and two of her sisters established a private school named The Cincinnati English and French Academy for Young Ladies. In 1843, Blackwell visited an ill friend of her mother, who would soon be her source of inspiration to pursue studies in medicine. The friend mentioned that her treatment would have been better if the physician was female. Even though Blackwell detested anatomy and other medicine-related topics, this comment motivated her more than ever. She decided to disregard her dislike and started applying to medical schools when she was 26. Previously, Blackwell had been studying medicine pri- vately with helpful physicians. In her application process, which happened ~1847, all reputed schools rejected her. tence, in January of 1850, she was the first to gradu- She finally got accepted into Geneva Medical School ate. Her achievements earned her professors’ respect, and in Geneva, New York around 1847. with the degree, she became the first woman to possess an During her time there, residents of Geneva, some profes- M.D. In June of 1849, she entered the midwives’ course at sors, and the male student body harassed, ostracized, and La Maternite . She wanted to become a surgeon but could patronized her, mostly because she was a female student (Continued on page 12) in a majority male medical school. However, with persis- 11 WSJ June 2021 // Issue III

(Continued from page 11) tion of Relief, which later helped establish the U.S. Sani- tary Commission. The purpose of the organiza- not because of her newly contracted eye disease, gono- tions were to select and train nurses to serve in the war. coccal conjunctivitis. This left her blind in one eye. Towards the end of 1868, Blackwell founded the Wom- In 1851, she returned to New York, where she could an’s Medical College with the help of Florence Nightin- not rent private consulting offices and was rejected in gale, better known as the founder of modern nursing. The city hospitals. Most likely due to her gender identity and requirements for admission to the school were advanced, her goals as a woman. Her career development was making the school have a low acceptance rate. Blackwell quite slow because of these impediments . To remain pro- herself was the head of the hygiene department. ductive with her passion, she wrote lectures that were From 1875 to1907, she worked as a gynecology profes- published in 1852 under a volume named The Laws of sor at the London School of Medicine for Women. During Life with Special Reference to the Physical Education of her remaining time, she published many writings that Girls. helped women pursuing medicine. On May 31, 1910, Eliz- Blackwell was able to open a small dispensary located abeth Blackwell suffered a stroke that resulted in paraly- in a slum district in 1853. In the following years, her sis and eventually her death. younger sister, Emily Blackwell, and Dr. Marie E. In her life, Blackwell became the first woman to earn Zakrzewska, a fellow revolutionary female physi- an M.D., and helped many aspiring female physicians cian, joined her. They established The New York Infirma- achieve their goals. Blackwell, in following her goals, nor- ry for Women and Children together in May of 1857. malized women becoming medical professionals and at- As of January 1859, Blackwell officially had her name taining their independence. This led to further gender on the British medical register, making her the first fe- diversity in the medical field of the United States and var- male physician with this achievement. During the Civil ious other parts of the world. Thereby, she became an in- War, she aided the creation of Woman’s Central Associa- spiration, and a legend.

Connect talent How To: Bullet Journal

Sri Sivaramakrishnan Mahima Vadlamani

Connect Talent is an organiza- What is a bullet journal? The bullet Index tion that connects teens of any journal is a system where you can design This is a table of contents that you can talent (art skills, academic your own planner that is fit for your add near the beginning. It’s important for skills, cooking, etc.), with stu- needs. It was originally created by a digi- helping you find pages through your dents who want to learn the tal product designer named Ryder Carrol talent! The founder of this or- journal. back in 2015. ganization, Shreyas Singh is a Key junior at Skyline High, and is Supplies currently accepting applica- A key is used to create and remember First, you should get a journal. Most tions from teens who would the meaning of symbols throughout your people use a dot grid journal but one like to volunteer as a tutor for bullet journal. First, decide on symbols to with lines or grids would also work. You any talent or as a marketing use when using your planner. Choose a also need a pen or pencil to write with official. Anybody can apply to symbol for tasks, events, important re- and any other supplies to decorate your the organization by visiting minders, and notes. https://connecttalent.org/ pages. volunteer/ and a representa- Future Logs Pages tive will get in touch with you Future logs are usually at the begin- immediately. You can learn The most important pages are an in- ning of your journal, before all of the more about the organization at dex, key, a future log, and monthly and monthly spreads, and has spaces for each https://connecttalent.org/ . weekly spreads. (Continued on page 13)

12 WSJ June 2021 // Issue III (Continued from page 12) events from your future logs. You can also create spaces for weekly goals or notes. month of the year. You can write down tasks and notes that Some other ideas for pages are lists, trackers for habits you are aware of for months that you haven’t created a or mood, quote pages, or monthly memories. monthly spread (see below) for yet. Finally, to make your journal more effective, adjust Monthly Spreads what spreads you use based on your needs. Also, you don’t Monthly spreads are usually only one page each with the need to create an artistic bullet journal with beautiful name of the month and a calendar to plan the overview of spreads. This can be fun for some people, but it is not nec- the month ahead. essary. Weekly Spreads Check out Amanda Rach Lee or Ryder Carroll on YouTube, bulletjournal.com, or The Bullet Journal Method Weekly spreads are used to plan your week. Write out by Ryder Carrol if you are interested in learning more each day and label it with the date. You can plan your day about bullet journaling. by using the symbols that you created for the key and

Ordinary Hazards by Nikki Grimes

A book review by Maddie Afonso

No one warned me My life in notebooks the world was full of began with this, ordinary hazards a poem here, like closets with locks and keys. an observation there, (Grimes 22) a rage of red ink – Nikki Grimes recounts her child- each sheet of white hood in her memoir, Ordinary Haz- a paper heaven. ards. Grimes tells her story from when she was five years old up The blank page until sixteen, piecing together de- was the only place scriptions of her life through verse I could make sense and notebook entries. The depth of my life. (Grimes 61) of trauma she underwent ranges from growing up in abusive foster Grimes wrote furiously, poured her care homes, living with her schizo- feelings out onto paper, and lost her- phrenic and alcoholic mother, be- self in novels. Eastlake’s librarian, Ms. ing a victim of sexual assault, and Story, thought avid readers could re- having a distant father and sister late to this type of expression. for part of her childhood. “I think the parts of the story where Grimes, having forgotten much she used her journal to express her- of her memories due to trauma, bridges Photo courtesy Maddie Afonso self shows a way to ‘find your voice’. the ones she recalls together with vivid Self-expression through writing, reading, drawing, description. The poignant honesty Grimes tells her life sto- singing, dancing, and playing music can also be great ways ry with makes it easy to put the reader in her shoes and to process intense experiences and emotions,” she said. feel what she was feeling at the time. “Nikki Grimes used strategies to endure and overcome tough situations, and that can give anyone who reads her Despite the adversity and hardships Grimes was dealt, book ideas for ways to overcome their own challenges.” she made it out the other side with the help of writing and reading, as evident here: (Continued on page 14) 13 WSJ June 2021 // Issue III (Continued from page 13) During this year’s Mental Health Awareness Month, take inspiration from Grimes and explore different healthy ways Grimes’ emotional and frank memoir gives readers a to express and sort out emotions brought about by chal- place to empathize with her life experience. Readers can lenging situations. easily relate to aspects of her story, even if it be as simple as wanting to escape and vent feelings amidst a hard point in one’s life.

On Cloud Nine

Andre

This is a short story I wrote during Ms. Rohn’s Creative Writ- Dave shrugged. “Nachos.” ing class, sophomore year. The assignment was to write a “I’ll share with you then,” Ethan remarked as he leaned short story that incorporates magical realism, but besides back, shoulders relaxing. that, I won’t reveal much else, except that I had a lot of fun in this class and recommend it to anyone who’s into writing “I guess that means we split the check.” just as much as I am. Enjoy! “I’m cool with that.” “Ethan called in and told me he’d be a little late, thanks “I’m kidding, I’m kidding,” Dave said as he snickered, to the traffic,” said the young waiter, smiling as he passed waving his hand. “It’s on me. Promise.” by the table where Dave sat. He nodded and tried to smile back but couldn’t seem to get it right. “Thanks, man. Things have been…rough recently. I could use a break, honestly…” When the waiter vanished, he looked up at the sky, which was gray and overflowing with torn chunks of “Not until you show me what’s in that case,” Dave clouds. There was no sign of blue, or any sunlight in that said as he glanced down at the silver briefcase beside matter. The waiter was right: the traffic was bad. Ethan’s ankles. “I’ll pay you well. Pinky promise this time.” Dave laughed to himself as he pulled out his phone, “I don’t do promises,” Ethan said, reaching down to imagining Ethan Saslow walking into the cafe with his lift the case onto the table. clothes dark and his chin dripping with water, his face all “That’s too bad,” Dave said. He watched Ethan’s the gloomier. fingers mess with the case bindings, tapping his foot rapid- “No more wavy hair for Ethan…” Dave muttered as ly on the concrete floor. he scrolled through his phone contacts, ignoring the repet- Ethan’s hands froze on the latches, then fell limp. Dave itive emails and texts that kept appearing at the top. looked up and saw Ethan gap-mouthed, looking past his …O…P…Q… shoulder. “Dave!” “What the heck…?” Ethan muttered, and Dave couldn’t help but look back. One of the buildings on the Dave perked up, seeing Ethan – his wavy, blond block – he couldn’t really tell what kind – was filled with hair surprisingly dry – weaving past other occupied tables urgent shouting as a man in all black dashed out of the towards him, silver briefcase in hand with a guilty grin on building, some sort of boxed object in his arms. his face. He could tell he was shivering a bit, just by the stiff way he walked. “Crap,” Dave groaned as he stood from the table, marching away from the cafe with eyes on the man in “Traffic was bad,” Ethan said as he plopped down black. “You there! Stop…” on the chair opposite of Dave, still grinning. The man in black leaped into the air and rocketed into “I’ve heard,” Dave said, smiling back at Ethan. the sky, his coat flapping in the wind until he vanished into Ethan, now settled, looked up at Dave. “Did you the gray clouds above. order without me?” “Screw you,” Dave mumbled as he shot upward, Dave sighed. “Ethan, you know how cranky I get flying past the towering buildings and into the puffy after a long morning…” clouds themselves. He could feel the temperature drop around him, the cold biting at his skin. His teeth began to The blond-haired man laughed, setting his hands on the chatter as he surged forward in the gray mist, successfully table. “What did you get?” (Continued on page 15)

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(Continued from page 14) wards the man, flying over the crowd in an arc before tack- ling the man from behind. He broke out of his arms, spin- ning around with hands in the air, eyes wide. dodging civilians that sped past him in a rush. “It wasn’t me! I swear, it wasn’t!” Where did he go? “What do you mean, it wasn’t?” Dave growled. Dave brushed past a couple more clouds, soon fall- The man in black only whimpered in response. ing into a halt in midair. There were people everywhere, trying to push past each other as a whole group of police “Answer me!” Dave yelled again. officers crowded around in the middle, watching over two “It was the blond-haired guy!” the man shouted, teenage girls being fed into a floating ambulance. He swept tears running down his face. “He made me do it!” his eyes over the scene some more, the image of the man in black visible in his head. Dave scowled. “What?” And there he was, shoving his way past two groups of Dave felt a heavy blow to the back of his head, and people inspecting the flying ambulance. the gray sky turned black. Without hesitation, Dave pushed off and flew to-

Ties about all the wonderful people I have in my life. Sri Sivaramakrishnan It seemed funny to me that these people, just like the neckties, give me confidence. Like the neckties, relationships with people also come in a wide range - they can be Tie short term or long term, they teach you different lessons in verb/noun your life- good or bad, they help you understand the importance of originality, and most importantly, they help 1. to form a knot or bow in (verb) you conquer the world, no matter what the definition of 2. to place or establish a relationship (verb) 3. something that is knotted or is knotted when worn (noun) : such as

Necktie I have always admired neckties - the long piece of cloth that goes around your neck as an accessory. I went to a private school in India and I got to wear my first tie in first- grade. Although it was a clip-on tie, where the tie was al- ready “tied” for you and all you had to do was clip it on under your collar, it made me feel very distinguished and confident! In 4th grade, I got to wear my first “real” tie, and I remember going through YouTube and learning how to tie it myself and there is this wonderful feeling you get when your knot turns out perfect, and you look…crisp. A piece of cloth gave me confidence. It made me feel like I was a busi- nesswoman, ready to conquer the world - at 4th grade. Recently, my grandma sent me a good morning message on WhatsApp that talked about the “ties” you have with people - ties as in relationships - and it got me thinking (Continued on page 16) Illustration by Pari Aiyer

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(Continued from page 15) in life;, they’re usually everywhere. Relationships help us establish a stable mind and face our challenges. They build “world” means to you. you and support you. They make you the person you are Ties were first made for the Croatian mercenaries serv- today. They teach you important values and lessons and ing in France during the Thirty Years’ war. The ruffled col- that's what makes them important in our lives. lar was popular at the time but The French King, Louis XIII Next time you wear a necktie, think about the ties was astounded by the necktie and started a new era in you have with people and conquer your world. fashion. He honored the Croatian soldiers by presenting them with this new neckwear, becoming a symbol of honor Citation: and diligence. It was also used to protect the torso from the https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie cold air that can travel through the collar of the shirt. The https://hiring.workopolis.com/article/brief-history-tie/ tie helps prevent that by closing the opening. The cold air is like the challenges you may face

5 Tips for Better Productivity 2 - Focus on yourself before anything else. So, what do I do now that I’ve woken up so early? Good During a Pandemic question. It’s essential to devote time for transitioning the Sreshta Appalabattula body to an active state. Traditionally, the Vedic cultural texts recommend meditation and chanting, but there are As I tried to navigate through this school year, I became also many other ways that one can start off the day right. inspired by ancient spiritual texts and proverbs from In- For example, going for a walk, practicing music, making dia, specifically the Bhagavad Gita, which seemed to draw art, and exercising are all valid activities. Connecting with parallels to the modern world. The Bhagavad Gita is the our true spirit and avoiding the worries in your mind is most famous scripture of the sanatana dharma religion especially important. Find something that you look for- (known as Hinduism). It translates to “Song of God” and ward to that will help you get out of bed every morning. entails that discussions between Krishna and Arjuna regarding spirituality, duty, and many other themes at the onset of a turbulent war. I began to shape my daily life 3 - Set aside time to review your daily plans. around some of these principles and experienced stability Essentially, keep life realistic. Perhaps the easiest miscon- and productivity during the unpredictable year. ception that people have is that leading a life with a focus The following are valuable lessons for increased productiv- on self-discovery flows naturally and requires no effort. ity that I have adapted. The contrary is actually true. Being able to focus on self- discovery, hobbies, and more is derived from intense plan- 1 - Try to wake up early. ning and execution of necessary duties. The concept of duty is given such importance that it is one of the underlying Bhagavad Gita 2:69 states that: “What is night for all be- themes that Krishna repeats multiple times to Arjuna in ings is the time of awakening for the self-controlled; and Bhagavad Gita. the time of awakening for all beings is night for the intro- spective sage.” The text explains how intellectual curiosity So how do we efficiently carry out tasks? The best way is can be achieved best when one rises early in the morning to spend time every day writing down what needs to be every day. There’s also astrological and scientific signifi- done before even starting. cance to this verse, as well. Studies show that shifting to an 4 - Stay focused on one task at a time and minimize dis- earlier sleep schedule reduces procrastination and indeci- tractions. sion. Additionally, according to Ayurveda (scriptures of Flow. It’s a concept developed by Miha ly Csí kszentmiha lyi, medicine and health) and Vedic astrology, the early morn- a Hungarian-American psychologist, and it explains why, ing time period (brahma muhurta in Sanskrit), can be char- on that blessed day, you somehow manage to work non- acterized as the best time for intellectual and spiritual development. (Continued on page 17)

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(Continued from page 16) opment. Finally, when life lets you down, zoom out. Not everything stop. You don’t even feel like looking at your phone! How? is going to be perfect. We’ve all experienced setbacks even Clarifying goals and minimizing distractions are the best when we seem to be doing our best. At that point, it's all ways to do so. Flow is not developed the moment you sit about looking at life objectively and taking emotions out of down, but rather takes time and work. Just like it takes the picture. If needed, get help from someone who you time to break into your shoes before they become comfort- know is going to understand your situation. able. That first half an hour is going to be a struggle, but you’ll slowly start to become comfortable and confident. I truly hope these six tips will help you the same way they have helped me. 5 - Take care of your health. As the proverb goes, “He who has no health has nothing.” Referenced Websites: Make sure you are taking care of your physical health! Drink enough water and eat healthy food. It’s essential to https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/ pushing through mentally straining activities like home- how_gratitude_changes_you_and_your_brain work. http://interscience.org.uk/images/article/v7- i6/14ijahm.pdf 6 - End your day with gratitude. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18649490/ Pat yourself on the back for what you’ve done. Gratitude as https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/289823 well as self-love are important factors of motivation. Con- https://proverbicals.com/health-proverbs scientiously picking out your blessings is so profound that it can have lasting positive impacts on your brain and your mental health in terms of selflessness and spiritual devel-

Vegan substitutes for your favorite meals Arushi Garg

magine going to your friend’s house on a chilly winter and thickener, which may change the texture of your I day for a sleepover. You and you friend decide to bake baked product to be a little on the drier side. chocolate chip cookies to go with hot chocolate. Your friend empties the dry ingredients into the mixing bowl as Sweet potatoes are used in a lot of vegan recipes and you reach to grab eggs. Before you can crack one, your offer a natural sweetener, while adding moisture to create friend stops you mentioning that she has recently gone a fudgy texture and are thick enough to act as a binder. vegan. Vegan, you wonder. How do vegans make baked A few replacements you can use for dairy butter are goods without animal products? These are some substi- peanut butter, dairy-free yogurt, coconut oil, coconut but- tutes vegans use in replacement of animal products. ter, olive oil, nut butter, mashed banana and avocado, and For eggs, vegans often use flaxseed powder, silk tofu, vegetable oil. These replacements and vegan butters can applesauce, arrowroot, or sweet potato as a substitute be used instead of dairy butter while baking or cooking while baking. You can use flaxseed powder to make a flax- depending on your recipe. Some popular vegan butter op- seed “egg,” which is simply water mixed with flaxseed tions are Earth Balance, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter ve- powder. This flaxseed egg will help create moisture that a gan spread, WayFare whipped butter, and Melt Organic. real egg would provide. While substituting butter in baking or cooking, you In addition, silken tofu and apple sauce also add mois- should always replicate the form of butter required. If the ture to baked products. Arrowroot acts as a great binder (Continued on page 18) Art by Kelly Lin 17 WSJ June 2021 // Issue III

(Continued from page 17) and smoked paprika. The creator of this recipe mentions that vegetarians and non-vegetarians loved this recipe too. recipe requires melted butter, use olive oil or vegetable oil. Hence, it is a must to try! Similarly, if the recipe required solid butter, nut butter or peanut butter would be a more suitable option. Issy Cowie (’21), when asked what her favorite vegan substitute is, says, “Definitely Gardien meat substitutes like Vegan substitutions for milk include maple syrup, co- vegan ‘meatballs,’ and more!” She says that these are a fa- conut oil, water, and almond milk. Maple syrup and coconut vorite because all her friends who have tried them love oil can add moisture and make your baked good softer. them. While water is just acting as another wet ingredient, it can still be used for mixing. And instead of drinking milk, ve- When asked what her favorite part about being vegan, gans drink juice or any other form of vegan milk such as Issy says, “knowing that I’m doing my part to help reduce almond milk, oat milk, or cashew milk. There are a variety consumer support for the animal agriculture system and its of juices so there is never a lack of options for beverages. impacts on animals and the environment. Plus trying new plant-based recipes is so much fun!” Cheesy pizza; an irreplaceable meal. However, vegans have replacements for cheese too! ll in all, there are a variety of different healthy options A for vegans to enjoy. If you’re ever missing an ingredi- Esme Graven (’24), is a vegan fellow Wolf Street Jour- ent or want to try out the dairy free lifestyle, check out the nal writer. When asked about what substitutes her family other Instagram accounts listed below for how you can do uses, she says, “we use nutritional yeast to make cheese as it! well as just normal Daiya or Violife vegan cheese.” Follow these vegan Instagram accounts to learn more: According to Elavegan.com, you can make vegan @veganrecipesideas, @ddcforyou, @vegan.roey and cheese sauce using nutritional yeast, coconut milk, tapioca @teenvegan_issy. flour (or arrowroot), sea salt, onion powder, garlic powder

Springtime gardening

Chaeyoung Yoon

As winter fades away and springtime approaches, plants begin sprouting from the ground. Now is the perfect time to begin a new quarantine hobby: growing plants. Growing plants is a great way to help the Earth, since plants remove carbon dioxide and replace it with oxygen within our atmosphere. Plus, you can gain a new companion to keep you company during the pandemic. Ms. Visperas, a Humanities teacher at Eastlake High School has around 110 plants. She says that she started collecting and caring for more plants after the pandemic started, adding on to her initial few plants at home. She expressed that “Growing and taking care of plants are two things I can control … and I think during this very uncertain and stressful time, it is important for me to have something consistent to ground myself.” Growing plants can be a great way of taking care of stress for students as well. If you’re interested in growing plants yourself, Mr. Wessels, the Eastlake High School Botany teacher says, “If you decide to jump in, you just have to remember that you are providing everything that little plant needs to grow.” So, without further ado, here are some tips and information on growing plants.

Step 1: Gather materials cumbers, even garlic can be easily grown from seed.” If you don’t wish to grow a plant from seed, Ms. Visperas recom- Taking care of plants may seem difficult to anyone who is mends succulents, Dieffenbachias, and Gold- just starting, but you don’t need a green thumb to grow a en Pothos plants for beginner plant-growers. plant. All you need is some soil, a few pots or contain- ers, seeds, water, patience, and some love. Mr. Wessels says that “lettuce, radishes, corn, kale, arugula, all squash, cu- (Continued on page 19) 18 WSJ June 2021 // Issue III

(Continued from page 18) Step 4: Give the plant sunlight Step 2: Plant the seed After the seed germinates and leaves start sprouting, the plant needs to be placed in a well-lit area so it can receive Once you have chosen the plant you wish to start growing, the sunlight necessary to perform photosynthesis place the seed in a pot or container and water it. Take care and make their food. If the weather is warm enough, you to choose the right-sized home for your plant be- can keep your plant outside. cause vegetables like squash and cucumbers require more room. Step 5: Love your plant! Step 3: Water the seed Finally, talk to your plant and make sure that the plant feels loved. Providing your plant with care and atten- A tip from Mr. Wessels on how much water to give is to tion will surely lead to a healthy and thriving plant over place your finger into the soil and see if your finger comes time. out with soil attached. If no soil is attached, then it is too dry, and more water is needed. Keeping the soil moist is Don’t feel pressured, because, as Ms. Visperas said, “plants important for the growth of these vegetables, but don’t don’t judge drown the plant with too much water.

Ms. Visperas’s plants in her home

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