Ironwood The High School Glendale, Arizona Eagle’s Eye Volume 31 Issue 4 December 15, 2016 What’s Midnight Madness scrimmage game inside? prepares students for winter sports season News

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Varsity girls play against each other in Midnight Madness scrimmage game. Abigail Thomas Midnight Madness was a way her feelings about the game, “It also thought that their strong Editor In Chief to help the Ironwood teams prac- was fun. I felt like we all knew points shined that night. The squeaking of shoes, the tice playing a professional game what the other team was doing Maya Walker scored high in re- drumming of the ball, and the ris- before the winter sports seasons because we do play together, so bounds and Tyrese Eugene made ing roars from the crowd: all the begins. it was kind of complicated in that an excellent defense. Take a look at some tasty recipes essential elements of an amazing Midnight Madness held sev- sort, but besides that, I felt like To prepare themselves before for the holiday season on... basketball game! eral games, featuring Alumni and we had a good time. It wasn’t re- a game, both athletes agreed on Page 3 Midnight Madness, Ironwood’s other basketball teams within the ally… supposed to be super com- what motivates and mentally basketball scrimmage game, Peoria District. petitive or anything. I think it was readies them. Eugene claims that bounced off in November on The main attraction that every- just a fun opener to the season to he must listen to certain types of Entertainment Tuesday the 15 and drew in an one prepared for was the boys’ get people excited…” music to get going. Walker dis- audience filled with students and and girls’ varsity basketball teams Tyrese Eugene, also a 16-year- closes further, “I’ve noticed that parents. facing off with the other half of old varsity basketball player, even my teammates…they also For those who are unaware, a their own team. stated what had the exciting night listen to music. We all kind of get scrimmage game is an unofficial Due to this being a charity had taught him. “As an individual in our zone. On the bus on our game between two teams, result- event, there were no statistics re- player myself, if I am not making way to scrimmages and… games, ing in the scores won or lost not corded. any shots… to not get mad at my- we don’t talk to each other be- counting for anything. It is de- However, all teams had played self…” cause we are all trying to focus signed to test the team’s ability well and to their fullest. Both felt that they have im- and get pumped up.” playing and how they cooperate Maya Walker, 16-year-old var- provements to make as individu- Photo Credit: Abigail Thomas Find out about the new upcom- with each other. sity basketball player, explained als and as a team, however, they Image Credit: clipartfest.com ing Star Wars movie on... Page 8 IHS art and photo work represented at Health Peoria Unified School District art show Raquel Warren One art student that is featured black as ebony” from her “Snow A board meeting was held for Layout Editor in the show is Marissa Whitey, White Fantasy” shoot as part of her them, among other students in the The Arts Program of many class of 2017. Her featured piece metaphor assignment in the class, district, where they were asked a schools, including Ironwood, is a photo realistic portrait of a girl which she felt proud of being able few questions about themselves have recently been represented from the movie The Grand Buda- to accomplish. Anna Le’s piece and their experience in in an art show at Peoria Unified pest Hotel. She explained that she was of a girl float- art. School District, featuring a few was happy to have been featured ing in a pool with The Nguyens Read about a few helpful tips to students from our Art and Photo in the show, having spent a long pictures around her each felt sur- keep your New Year’s resolutions classes. time on the piece. In addition, representing a “no- prised that their for 2017 on... To begin, the show is a yearly when asked what the experience tion of memories.” This piece was chosen, showcase that is put up in the meant to her, Whitey stated that was her first time being having thought it Page 9 entry way of the District office it is encouraging for her, making in something like the Art was a good piece but that features student and teacher her want to “keep working hard at show, making it a new not good enough to be artwork. It stays up for a certain art and be more successful at it.” experience for her. Emma on display in the District View amount of time, rang- Furthermore, photo stu- Darney also explained that office. Regarding their Art ing from elementary, dents that were also the experience meant a lot to being shown at the office, high school featured in the show in- her, stating, “It’s cool that other Alyssa Nguyen stated, “It’s really and facul- clude, Alison Morales, people have enjoyed my artwork.” great how they do that because it ty shows. class of 2017, Anna Her piece was a nature shot of gives an opportunity for the stu- Regarding Le and Emma Darney, colorful trees. Correspondingly, dents to display what they have the high class of 2019. Each of not featured in the Art show, but accomplished in their classes.” s c h o o l them felt a sense of ex- still at the District office, are two Aimee Nguyen also stated that show, Ms. citement, having being art students, Alyssa Nguyen and the district was “trying to encour- G a r v e y , chosen for the show. Aimee Nguyen, class of 2018. A age us to keep doing art because Learn about important informa- Ironwood’s art teacher, Alison Morales stated, “I collaborative colored pencil piece the district really appreciates the tion on... states that each of the art teach- shouldn’t have doubted myself in based on Spanish culture by each Arts Programs.” Page 12 ers choose a couple of students to the first place.” Her piece that is of them is displayed in the Super- Image Credit: clipartkid.com, db- showcase. featured is of a girl with “hair as intendent Darwin Stiffler’s office. clipart.com 2 Friday, December 15, 2016 News The Eagle’s Eye Best gift of all Christmas choir concert is is giving back sure to exceed expectations Logan Reeves to. lies. In a lot of cases, the Raquel Warren sure to not only choose working really hard. I’m News Editor A common saying dur- simple stuffed stalking is Layout Editor songs that the choirs can be excited because we have a Christmas time is com- ing the holiday season is something that can make As the semester nears to successful in, but also songs lot of great music picked ing up and even if “Sometimes giv- that soldier’s day. If you an end, the holiday season that can challenge them. out for this concert and I they do not admit i n g are interested in purchas- starts to begin. Bringing They begin rehearsing think the crowd is going to it, presents are ing a small bundle of trin- holiday cheer for all to immediately after the Fall love it and feel all kinds of one thing that kets and goodies to put hear is the upcoming choir concert in October. emotions and really enjoy everyone looks in a stocking, donations concert on December 15 All three choirs, Mixed, the concert. I feel prepared forward to. are good now through the from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Concert and because this is what this However, week before finals. The auditorium. Excelsis, meet group does, perform, we what if you are stockings are estimated to With songs about the during school all love to perform not home to arrive to the soldiers on Christmas and winter season every day, and the and make the crowd spend the holi- Christmas day to bring to sacred and secular music, all girls group, feel the music and days with your joy and happiness to those people should most look Ea-gals and the really enjoy the family? What if who are serving. Along forward to it celebrating all boys group, music. We are you are an ac- with candy and toiletries or everything about this time Ironmen meet working so tive military ser- even Beanie Babies is just of year. one day after hard to get vice member and a simple letter to them. It However, when preparing school. e v e r y t h i n g you are stuck on does not have to be some for a concert like this, choir In ready and base? elaborate five page es- director Mr. Hutter, takes learned for Some of the say, but a simple “Happy into consideration what the concert students here at Holidays! Thank you for the songs are about, being and I know Ironwood have your service!” If you sure to keep a certain we are going to put together a have an active duty balance between them. have a wonderful concert way to send our family member, “We do sing some prepared.” service members on then you know religious music because addition, Overall, being the Luke Airforce Base what it is like there are some people in when asked if she is scared, last choir concert of the presents. Stockings to not have the Ironwood community excited or prepared for this semester, Mr. Hutter feels for Soldiers is program them at that celebrate a religious upcoming concert, Maia that what makes this choir where anyone who wants to Christ- holiday. Sharkey, class of 2018 and concert particularly special send the personnel on base is the mas. So We also sing over half member of Excelsis, stated, is that so many people a stalking full of goodies. best gift you this is a of the concert that’s not “I’m actually all three. I’m come expecting to hear Items range from simple can get.” This is one way way to give religious music because scared because we have so great traditional holiday toiletries to items like can- you can give back not only them and their battle bud- there’s that segment of the many pieces of music that music and want to see how dy and gum. Both of which to the soldiers, but also to dies a little taste of Christ- population,” Mr. Hutter we have to learn and master well the choirs do. seem better than the MREs someone who cannot spend mas. explains. in such little time, but I Image Credit: clipartpamda. they become accustomed this season with their fami- Image Credit: bladehq.com Although, he also makes know we can do it, we are com At a Glance... NHS painting The Best Gift to Receive Trump sworn is Giving- into office houses with hope Kylah Woody Then the president- Olivia Ligons or. Now it is brighter and • Ironwood students giving View Editor elect recites the oath in Staff Reporter looks new. Although it was On Friday, January 20, accordance with Article II On November 11th, hard work, Mrs. Wilson stockings to soldiers at 2017 at around noon, pres- Section I of the U.S. Con- members of Student Coun- said that she loved to see ident-elect Donald Trump stitution, which is “I do cil and NHS painted an her students giving back air force base. and vice president-elect solemnly swear that I will elderly women’s house be- and doing it selflessly is an Mike Pence will be sworn faithfully execute the office cause she had applied to get amazing quality that many into office on the West lawn of President of the United it done, the lady also lives of them have. of the U.S. Capitol in Wash- States, and will to the best Christmas Choir Con- ington, D.C., followed by of my ability, preserve, the inaugural address. protect and defend the cert- According to Washing- Constitution of the United ton.org, tickets are neces- States.” • Choir putting on holiday sary to attend the swearing- The Joint Congressional in ceremony. Committee on Inaugural Although they are free, Ceremonies is in charge of themed concert Decem- they are also in high de- planning the inauguration. mand and must be applied Several activities they ber 15 for through your local rep- plan usually include morn- alone and her husband had “Her reaction was one recently passed away. Out of the best parts,” Alexis of the applications she was Hernandez explained. Na- Trump Sworn Into “ chosen. Student Council than Kuban and Trenton This transfer of power is an American works with another associa- Marbois said that doing this Office- tion for the house painting. for her was overall a great tradition and hallmark of our country” The association name is, experience and it felt good • President-to-be Trump Valley of the Sun Rebuild- to give. They all stated that ing Together and the group she could not speak fluently being inaugurated Janu- resentative or senator’s of- selects a neighborhood in English but it was clear fice. ing worship service, pro- once a year. The homeown- to the eye that she was sat- ary 20, 2017 The proceedings will cession to the Capitol, er gets to choose the color isfied with their work and it also be streamed through vice president’s swearing- that they want it painted, made her happy. All of the giant video screens and in ceremony, president’s she choose a bright green. students who helped are audio systems to the thou- swearing-in ceremony, in- The association supplied looking forward to working NHS Painting Houses sands of spectators on the augural address, departure all of the materials needed on both her back and front National Mall. of the outgoing president, so the paint and everything yard again to help her out Usagov.org states the the inaugural luncheon, the was free. some more. Other groups With Hope- vice president is sworn in inaugural parade, and the The students started on campus can get involved first, reciting the same oath inaugural ball. painting at 8am and were with this on national Make • Student Council and of office as Senators, Rep- This transfer of power is finished by the afternoon. a Difference Day with the resentatives, and other fed- an American tradition and Before it was painted, her Valley of the sun. NHS painting elderly eral employees, which has hallmark of our country’s house had paint peeling off Image Credit: Kathy Wil- been in use since 1884. democracy. and it was a faded blue col- son The Eagle’s Eye Feature Thursday December 15, 2016 3 Tricks to finding holiday Student Tim Berry works gifts for friends and family hard at becoming a falconer Abigail Thomas gift for them, especially if through the perfection in Jason Harris find someone to teach him, with it, since it’s an experi- Editor In Chief they have always wanted to the wrapping or the way the Assistant Editor-in-Chief and to wait to be the mini- ence that very few people The holidays are coming do something. tissue paper is carefully and Heading home after class, mum age of a falconer. get to have.” In one incident, fast around the corner, and The next thing to decide delicately placed. your knees shake with anx- At the age of 14 Berry Berry tells how his Coo- it is time to get presents and is if they said anything in However, if you are giv- iety as you head to your fa- became a licensed falconer, pers hawk saw a woman’s gifts! Unfortunately, you the past that they needed or ing a gift to a person who is vorite extracurricular activ- and, with a special permit, ponytail and begin heading are in a bind money-wise, truly wanted. From person- “difficult” or “hard to buy ity. For most students this trapped his first hawk near towards it, believing it was and you have absolutely no al experience, remembering for,” you may find yourself could be a sport, or a club. the Wildlife World Zoo. something she could catch. idea what would be con- conversations and picking struggling to come up with For Ironwood student Tim Then he began a process Thankfully, the hawk real- sidered a “good” gift for out the fine details in their anything at all. Berry, however, his after- called manning, where the ized its mistake and turned someone. Well, you are in wish list will clearly show If none of the above will school activity is the sport hawk is trained to become around before the woman luck because Santa spilled your absolute interest in that work, you can always do of Falconry. ever realized some secrets to me! person, which they will ap- a gift card or straight up Falconry is there was a According to psycholo- preciate. Giving a gift that money, that way they can defined by the hawk behind gytoday.com, what comes is not useful or necessary to pick themselves out some- Arizona Game here. first and foremost, before their needs and wants is a thing that they will be hap- and Fish De- In the begin- anything else is consid- wasted gift, and if you truly py with. If that option is too partment or ning of being a ered, is that the gift must care about this person you rough or may come across AZGFD, as falconer, Berry be thoughtful, even if it are giving the gift to, you as though you do not care, “the use of notes that it costs nothing to give it to want the absolute best for you may want to aim for a raptors, also was quite dif- them. The item should also them possible. regular, everyday item for a known as ficult juggling be valuable in their eyes, Everyone has received a gift. On findgift.com, they birds of prey, his average which can eliminate a lot of gift they had no interest in feature several different to obtain game school life, and potential ideas right off the or need for, and that gift books and games, which animals.” At falconry, espe- bat. It should show origi- reflected well how your are very neutral that anyone the age of 12, cially since he nality and your creativity relationship was with that can enjoy. Berry’s moth- had to bike to in some way, appealing to person. In addition, this Happy shopping! er informed hunting areas their interests. “wanted or needed” gift Image credit: 99mer- him of being with his gear at- If you give this gift, it does not have to be ex- rychristmas.com able to train tached to him- should be something that pensive either. birds, and af- self. After two they will be entirely happy The last important ter searching about this on accustomed to its trainer and a half years he states to receive, creating a tighter thing to consider for a Google and he was quickly and begin hunting for game that it has now became a bond with the person you gift idea is the presenta- way to becoming a fal- with the falconer. While standard practice for him. gave it to. tion of the gift. It should coner. The process to be- training, Berry explains Though Berry clarifies that To further explain, this appear as though you come a bird trainer takes a that one of his biggest chal- Falconry has been mainly gift also does not have to be have taken a lot of variety of time. For Berry, lenges was removing his a lifestyle for most of his tangible. It can very well be time person- however, it took about two fear of the bird “tearing his life, he hopes that he can an experience that the both alizing and years total, in order to study face off.” eventually turn the hobby of you can share together showing for a 100 question test and Berry describes that his into a possible career with or the person alone. Life- y o u r pass with an 80 percent or favorite part of owning a the Arizona Game and Fish hacker.com claims that if dedi- higher, build the facilities hawk is, “being able to hunt Department or the US Fish you have no other ideas or cation to house the bird and have with it, as well as just being and Wildlife Department. options, this may be a great it approved by the AZGFD, able to have a bird and train Photo Credit: Tim Berry Fun holiday recipes for FBLA president Gregory this upcoming winter Vargas shares about his club M a d e l i n e that have been crushed. of onion powder, bake them at 350 degrees Jourdyn Riley what [they] learned in com- Beason Then you put the chocolate ½ tablespoon of for 10 minutes or until Entertainment Editor petitions to win awards.” Staff Re- chips and condensed milk Worcestershire the cheese is melted. Many clubs are offered After being in the club for porter in a double boiler until it is sauce, and Then take the foil off here at Ironwood High nearly seven years, Var- This warm and soft. Next, grab 2 packages and cook for 2 more School for the student’s gas expanded on what he upcom- a square pan and put alumi- of 12 count minutes so the tops convenience, and to help enjoyed the most about ing win- num foil over it, then spray Kings Ha- are crisp. You undergraduates get into and FBLA. “I like the competi- ter is bound to be it with cooking spray. After w a i i a n now have realize what extra-curricu- tions that we go to because full of fun activi- that you stir the chocolate origi- Ha- lar activities they are into. they challenge us and the ties, cold weather, and milk mix and pour it n a l One club here at Ironwood rewards make everything a lot of free time onto the pan and spread it Ha- that helps students climb worthwhile.” He believes and of course good so it’s smooth and even. wai- the ladder to future success that everything he has done food. Winter is the Sprinkle the peppermint i a n is FBLA. FBLA stands for in the past seven years has perfect time to en- on it and then stick it in the sweet Future Business Leaders had a great impact on his joy warm food like fridge for two hours. Final- dinner of America, and its current life and what he may do in chili and soup so here are ly, you will have pepper- r o l l s . wai- president is a senior here at the future. some recipes to help keep mint fudge. Find the recipe Cut the ian ham Ironwood, known as Greg- As we all know, the incom- you warm and toasty. on Thepioneerwomen.com rolls in and Swiss ory Vargas. ing freshman have recently The first was is not really The last recipe could be half and s l i d e r s . After being interviewed, toured Ironwood. They are a recipe. It really easy and considered as a snack or s p r e a d You can Vargas answered a few in search of future clubs to adds a nice twist to com- lunch type item, and is not the mayo also take questions about his love join and get involved with mon winter drink. All you exactly very winter themed, on one the ham out for FBLA and what they for the next four years of need is hot chocolate and but it is great and takes a side, then and have it do within the club. Vargas their life. When asked what a candy cane. Make your cold food and makes it a place the as a grilled himself has been in FBLA he would say to future new- hot coco to your liking and warm food. Keep in mind ham and cheese. Find since 6th grade, where he comers interested in FBLA, then use the candy cane to that the serving size for this cheese on the roll. Once this recipe on kingshawai- was introduced at Copper- Vargas stated, “FBLA looks stir the it to give it a pep- is 12 people, so it is great to it is placed, put the top of ian.com wood Elementary. When good on a resume because permint taste. It is simple serve at a party. However, the roll back on. Put these So this winter season, asked what he loves about it shows professionalism but it is something that will you can also cut the recipe closely together on a bak- when you are having those FBLA, Vargas stated, “I and maturity and the skills change the way you drink down for a smaller single ing dish. In a bowl, whisk parties, break out these rec- like the competitions that that you gain can be valu- hot chocolate for the rest of serving.. All you need is 24 the seeds, Dijon mustard, ipes and blow all the guests we go to because they chal- able to you later on in life. your life. slices of honey ham, 6 slic- butter, onion powder and away! Even if the recipes lenge us and the rewards And the awards look nice This one is also a choco- es of Swiss cheese cut into Worcestershire sauce to- are super simple, they are make everything worth- when they’re on display.” late minty treat. All you fourths, 1/3 a cup of mayon- gether. also really delicious and it while.” For those who are Future Business Leaders of need is 3 cups of choco- naise, 1 tablespoon of pop- Then pour the mix on is sure to leave guest full unsure, FBLA is an after America is always looking late chips, 1 can of sweet- py seeds, 1 ½ tablespoons top of the rolls and cover it and happy. school club, in which they, for new members and it is ened condensed milk and 8 of Dijon mustard, ½ cup of entirely in foil, letting it sit Image credit: clipartkid. “learn about different as- a great club to get involved whole peppermint candies melted butter, 1 tablespoon for ten minutes. After that, com, sawyoo.com pects of business and apply with. 4 Thursday, December 15, 2016 Feature The Eagle’s Eye Christmas Ironwood student expresses Recipes her true passion for art Stephanie Nicholson heat. Browning will take Calvin Chen age three and the passion emotions. “If I’m down, rience; further developing Staff Reporter about 5 minutes total; do Staff Reporter radiating from her is truly I would draw and my art- her into a more experienced It is that time of the sea- not burn. Everyone has hobbies a sight to behold. After re- works would understand and sophisticated artist son again! Yes, the season In a medium bowl, mix or something they enjoy cently finishing a gigantic me, and at the same time, throughout her high school filled with laughter and joy, the eggs, sugar, and honey doing. A popular example scratchboard totaling more I would feel relieved after career. In terms of advice gathered around friends with electric mixer until would be the subject of art. than 60 hours, she shares my frustration has been ex- for future or current artists, and family. thick and pale. Add the Ironwood’s art program has some insight into her feel- pressed.” dedication, effort and prac- And while everyone loves browned butter and mix. produced many wonder- ings towards art. She is extremely grate- ticing constantly are es- the presents part of Christ- In a small bowl, sift togeth- ful students, who in turn “Art is a unique form ful for the art program, sential to have. Whether it mas, some may forget the er the flour, baking powder created a wide range of of self-expression to me, especially the teacher Ms. is learning through a class most important part, the and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and eye-candy for our school whether it is to create some- Garvey, who she honors or on your own, doing so food OF COURSE! Here mix into liquid ingredients, campus. Whether it is the one or something that sym- as an art god. The whole can greatly improve your are a few easy delicious along with zest, just until display by the art room, the pathizes with my emotions experience enabled her to skills. recipes to try out for the blended. countless murals, or the ea- or to convey an idea or an work on a variety of proj- Even though she plans holiday. Fill the greased mad- gle’s landing pantry, these emotion to the public.” Her ects in addition to meeting to study in business, art will To begin, brown butter eleine baking molds and students contribute a lot of favorite mediums are chalk people she wouldn’t have forever be a fond pastime. madeleines cookies, ac- bake until golden, 9 to 11 hard work for this all to be pastel or just plain old pen- met otherwise. Taking part No matter if they are class- cording to foodnetwork. minutes. possible. One such person cil, though it can get quite in the class also offers a es, clubs, or extracurricu- com, are an effortless des- Now for some com- among this group would be messy. It is her preferred comfortable environment lar activities, Vivian Chen Vivian Chen. method when illustrating where a wide variety of art always try her best while Vivian is currently a se- what she sees through her supplies and resources for having an ecstatic attitude Some may forget the most nior who is taking IB Art eyes or imagination, claim- art students to discover and in anything she takes part important part, the food OF and is an officer of art club. ing it’s a fantastic way to experiment with. Overall it in, especially when it’s con- She has been drawing since release pent up negative is a very enlightening expe- cerning the subject of art. COURSE! sert to create. These french fort food according, to cookies are perfect with hot stouffers.com, is Maca- Athletic student receives scholarship chocolate, curled up in a roni and Cheese Caccia- blanket watching your fa- tore which is a deliciously vorite holiday movie. cheesy and take less than Ingredients: hour to make: for her performance in softball •1/2 cup unsalted butter Ingredients: CJ Hutson catcher position. ing and working as hard as Mrs. White. Timmons ex- •2 eggs •1 package (40 oz.) Maca- Sports Editor Excited with her suc- you can, it will all pay off plains, “I thank Erin White •1/3 cup sugar roni & Cheese, prepared cess, she explains how she in the end.” for making me the catcher I •Nice drizzle of honey (1 to according to package direc- is thrilled to have this op- When achieving a goal, am today.” 2 teaspoons) tions portunity and feels like her pouring all your effort into If it was not for the sup- •2/3 cup flour •1 1/2 cups cooked, diced hard work is “finally pay- trying to reach that objec- port and leadership of her •1/2 teaspoon baking pow- chicken or turkey ing off.” tive is the beauty of a hard- coach, the road to receiving der •1 cup canned Italian sea- With her senior position working mentality. Tim- this scholarship would have •Salt soned tomatoes, drained and experience on the team, mons is an example of this been much more grueling •1/2 orange, zested •1/4 cup diced green bell she is seen as a leader for image by her tenacity in in the end. •Special equipment: mad- pepper the other players. trying to be the best catcher Congrats to a strong eleine mold* •1/4 cup diced onion Constantly, she backs up she could for herself as well performance throughout Directions: Directions: As she continues to show her status with the amount as her team. her high school career and Preheat the oven to 400 Preheat broiler. off her stellar talent, Macie of work ethic and heart Although there are plen- hopefully this will only be degrees F. Combine macaroni and Timmons, a senior at Iron- she pours into the game. ty of positives to bring up the beginning of Timmons To brown the butter, melt cheese, chicken, tomatoes, wood, has been rewarded Receiving the scholarship about Timmons’ success, success in the future. the butter over medium bell pepper and onion in with an athletics scholar- took dedication and will to she also gives credit to her Make sure to wish Tim- heat in a heavy saucepan, 2-quart baking dish. ship for her performance in achieve and proved that she coach, Mrs. White. mons good luck in her last allowing to bubble and Broil until top is golden softball. deserves it. She made it clear that her year of softball at Ironwood foam, stirring frequently. brown. Throughout her years In the words of Tim- coach was there the whole and congratulate her on her Once the foaming subsides, Hopefully these recipes playing softball, she was mons, her advice simply way through her journey of scholarship! allow the butter to brown help or inspired you to cre- able to impress college states, “It gets tough, but becoming the catcher and Imagine Credit: CJ Hutson along the bottom and then ate some tasty recipes for scouts with her skills at the you just have to keep push- humbly gave her thanks to remove the pan from the the holiday. Christmas traditions you can do over break Madeline Beason vember 22nd to January 22nd to December 24th you dale area. time and are looking for a World is lit up and there is Staff Reporter 8th you will be able to go can take pictures with Santa If you are looking for a big family vacation, then a huge snowman. Just make In Arizona winter isn’t re- outdoor ice skating at West- Claus. On December 28th nice trip that’s not too far why not go to the happiest sure not to go too close to ally seen as a snowy, white gate. Every Friday and Sat- you can go see the meno- from home, Flagstaff is the place on earth. During the Christmas to avoid waiting season. We can’t make urday from November 25th rah lighting at 5pm. Every best place for you. In Flag- winter months this amaz- in line for hours. snowmen and have snow- to December 24th they will Friday and Saturday during staff, you will see natural ing place becomes even If you are on a low budget ball fights but there are still have free horse drawn car- the festival there will be snowfall and get the real better. It transforms but still need a fun win- plenty of things that we can riage rides. live music. winter experience. You can into a winter ter activity to feel do. From No- Another very common stay the weekend in a cabin wonderland. the winter spirit, One of the closest, vember 22nd thing to do is to go to Glen- or maybe just stay for the E v e r y t h i n g just drive. Grab most inexpensive to December dale Glitters. There you can day. is covered in some blankets, things going on this 31st (exclud- enjoy live music, great food, One of the best places Christmas lights hot coco, and winter is the West- ing Thanks- Christmas lights, bouncy to go is the Wing Mountain and some of rides are turn your stereo to the gate Winter Festi- giving and houses, rides, Snow Play area. They have even decorated. station with Christmas mu- val. This year will C h r i s t m a s and a rock hills of different height The haunted mansion is sic. Then, just go to nearby be even bigger and better d a y ) you will be able wall. There for sledding, a fire, a field decorated with The Night- neighborhoods or find out than last year. to go see snowfall. At 7pm will even be a of snow to build snow- mare Before Christmas. what neighborhood are the Starting on November and 8pm for seven minutes snow field and men and have snowball The jungle cruise script most spirited and just drive 22nd, they will have snow, at Westgate, it will snow. a petting zoo. fights, and a truck full is changed and they put through them. It’s a fun, pictures with Santa Claus, On Christmas Eve it will It is a great fam- of hot chocolate and other Christmas themed deco- practically free winter tra- live music, and the all new be every hour from 11am ily place and a tradition for goodies. rations on and around dition. ice skating rink. From No- to 8pm. From November many people in the Glen- If you have a lot of free the animals. Even Small Image Credit: clker.com The Eagle’s Eye sports Thursday, December 15, 2016 5 IHS Student’s passion for swimming Winter sports kicks off leads her to successful future Stephanie Nicholson tions/goals are for the guys to Celeste Tejada Buttermore also has done club portant to keeping other swim- highly anticipated season Feature Editor swim for 12 years and works as mers safe. Staff Reporter continue to get better and work Sports play a huge role in many a current lifeguard at the City of Swim will continue to be a big Everyone is looking forward hard every single day. He looks students life, especially during Glendale. Working as a lifeguard, part of her life due to receiving a to the upcoming winter season forward to watch the players their high school years. Gabby her swim skills are extremely im- scholarship to University of Ne- and all changes it may bring, but grow and become better basket- Buttermore, a senior braska, Kearney for her nobody is looking forward to it ball players and people. here at Ironwood impressive skills in the as much as our winter coaches He believes it is important for High School, is one sport. and athletes. As we transition his players to learn from their of those students who Just like any other stu- from fall sports into winter mistakes of the past and adapt has been highly in- dent, Buttermore has a sports, soccer, basketball and in order to succeed. This led to volved, particularly busy schedule along with wrestling are preparing to the the varsity boys’ basketball team swim. doing swim. wins. making to the sectional semifi- Since she was very She is involved in Na- Coach Beck, the coach for nals last year even with a shaky young, Buttermore tional Honor’s Society and soccer, gets ready for this sea- start. has been involved girl scouts. With all of this sons games. Beck states that his Mr. Flanigan’s top priority this with doing swim on her plate, some may expectations/goals for this season season is to make sure his team competitively. She wonder how she keeps up are to come together as a team, does as well as possible on and started at the age of with it all. She states, “I constantly strive for improve- off the field. He mentioned how five after her parents use my time wisely, I try ment, and ultimately challenge he planned to make some sched- decided she needed to get my homework done for region as well as state titles. uling changes that shifts focus a change from soc- when I have down time in He stated that in every practice away from several small events Buttermore competing in 100M breathstroke cer. Buttermore states, “I class.” they are strategic moves they go and to a blend of small and larger would always talk instead Anyone who has participat- through. more competitive events. of playing and get distract- ed in any sport with this kind He looks forward to the first Coach Stewart, who also ed so easily.” of perseverance and passion match, then see how much we coaches wrestling, states that he With swim, young But- will know that it is a huge part can come together and improve is looking forward for the team termore was able to pay of your life. throughout the course of the to improve their skills. He also much better attention Swim has obviously been a season. stated that he’s expectations for and had to focus harder huge part in Buttermore’s life Coach Beck and the varsity this season are to win. in swim to be successful. for a long time now, and she boys seem to have a trend of suc- All the coaches have made Buttermore has been in knows that because of swim, cess seasons and this year they plans to adapt and overcome love with the sport ever her life is much different than started off with a strong start whatever problems lay before since she first started. it would be if her parents nev- placing second in there tourna- them or may come in the near All four years of high er switch her over from soccer ment. future. school, she was a part of that fateful day. She expresses, Led by a strong group of ex- High hopes, encouragement, the swim team, going to “Swimming is my life. I don’t perienced players, they have not and passion are what drives the district all four years of know what I’d be doing if I skipped a beat and are hungry for sports offered here in Ironwood. high school, eventually never started swim.” another chance at state champi- To conclude, these winter making her way to state Image credit: Paul Butter- onship. sports are working hard and her senior year. Buttermore receiving two district medals more As for basketball, coached by putting in time and effort into Mr. Augustine, their expecta- preparing their season.

Created By: Gabby Buttermore t Christm It’s Cold O s a o Nathan Mendelsohn a Celeste Tejada s t F r C y n h Staff Reporter Feature Editor b u a Abigail Thomas r i a December is here! And with it, the chilly t L Some radio stations believe that the day after Thanks- s Editor in Chief t touch of Christmas. Starting sooner than December is s giving means that it is Christmas music time, giving listeners a W It is that time of year again that everyone either hates or m Christmas songs, something you either love or despise. “Baby it’s i full month of holiday tunes. Some find this redundant and unnecessary, loves: Christmas. And it is not the holiday itself that they hate; no, it B d I a Cold Outside” is a classic winter song originally done by Ricardo Mon- while others revel in the lighthearted Christmas-spirited melodies. Most can is much worse: the music. By the time November rolls around, all the good l s talban and Esther Williams but more recently redone by Idina Menzel and e agree that out of the very much repeated list of Christmas song choices, there are radio stations are continuously playing every single holiday tune and jingle until l i Micael Buble. Most hear this song and think of a lovely couple enjoying a night some songs that stand out from others, whether it be for good or bad reasons. Personally, New Year’s. For most, music is what truly breaks this holiday time for people. Personally, s in--however, if you listen to the lyrics a darker secret lies beneath the pleasant tune. It I enjoy holiday songs that have beautiful instrumentals and remarkable voices. Examples of I am indifferent to whatever is being played due to being slightly indifferent to the holiday. would seem Montalban had some ulterior motives with Miss Williams. Starting with the this would be “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Frank Sinatra and “The First Noel”. A However, I do happen to like very few holiday songs, only one or two at most. Anything sung by Y lyrics “Say, what’s in this drink?” sung by the visiting female. You could argue that she is They are both really peaceful songs that just make me want to sit next to a fireplace with my fam- Michael Bublé, Christmas themed or not, is amazing. Problem is, Michael Bublé is on a different level simply asking what ingredients were combined to make the drink. Although, given the creepy ily. It just really emphasizes the feeling of Christmas for me as these songs bring that a happy, serene than any other song artist and is too good. Knocking off anything by Michael Bublé on the list, that only o gestures of the man, she may be wondering if he has slipped any drugs in too. Another line sang atmosphere in the air that you get when you wake up Christmas morning. Frank Sinatra’s soothing leaves me with one holiday song that is the best, and it is “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey. by Ricardo is, “What’s the sense of hurting my pride?” It seems that he would be fine with being voice is really calming and the words to the song are so positive and kind that song just fills you with a Do not get me wrong, I dislike everything that she sings, and I immensely do not care for her as a person. I think u a bit abrasive when it comes to women. If she decided to leave would he let her? “Gosh your lips good feeling. The same can be said for the “First Noel” which is a song that focuses more on the religious we all know of the “I don’t know her” internet craze, creating one of the best insults for throwing shade at someone. look delicious, gosh your lips are delicious.” That is a creepy thing to say to a girl, and it is prob- aspect of the holiday. This song is a great holiday song for those who celebrate Christmas with religious For myself, if I do not like the artist as a person, I know for an absolute fact that I cannot get over that mental hurdle ably not the best way to get one to stay. Ricardo somewhat sounds like a cannibal waiting to kidnap beliefs as a high focus of the holidays, as it is a beautiful, happy spiritual. At the same time, there are to like their song, even if it is an extraordinarily good song. A great is example is my hatred for Michael Jackson. Any- Esther and roast her for a whole hearty Christmas dinner. Esther says again and again that, “I simply many songs that you just groan at when they come on the radio. One for me would be “Last Christmas” by thing sung by him I cannot listen to, even though he has been titled the “King of Pop” for creating the best music of all must go- the answer is no- the welcome has been so nice and warm.” She clearly wants to leave Wham and “Santa Baby”. “Last Christmas” is not even necessarily about Christmas and more of a sad tale time, which I can objectively agree with. For Mariah Carey’s song to exceed my exceedingly high expectations, I think but Ricardo persistence and somewhat threatening talk is keeping her. “Get over that old doubt.” of someone whose heart was unfortunately broken on Christmas day. While the song can be targeted as a that shows how much it is a great song in general. It is even a holiday song, which are normally known for being cheesy Ricardo says this in a rather demanding tone. If Esther is feeling uncomfortable and saying no Christmas song just because has the word Christmas in it, this has nothing to do with the holiday. Not to and bad. What makes this holiday song so great is that I listen to it year-round. I am quite aware that it is odd, especially for then he should listen to some PSA’s and learn that no means no. Switching from hair-raising mention, the lyrics are extremely cheesy and the songs tune becomes very annoying after hearing it so someone who does not particularly care for holiday music and who dislikes the singer. Another amazing thing about “All to cheery, let us talk about some great Christmas songs. The cult classic “Let It Snow! Let many times on the radio. The same can be said for the song “Santa Baby”. The singer’s voice is so I Want For Christmas Is You” is that you can blare it on a speaker and sing along with it at any time, and people will join It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne has to be mine, and many others, nasally that I can barely stand to hear the full duration of the song. The topic of the song is not so you. Almost everyone knows the lyrics, or at least the beginning of the song anyway. One of the best parts of any song for favorite Christmas song around. Possibly because I have lived in Arizona my whole appealing either. A girl who keeps going on about her Christmas wishes, which include a yacht, myself is when there is a choir doing the background lyrics and the main singer is belting it out. One of my favorite songs life, or perhaps just the great tune, this jingle has always captivated my love. Since a convertible and checks and makes everyone feel uncomfortable. Especially with her tone by Michael Bublé is his cover of “That’s Life,” which has a choir, and himself singing nice and loud. And that is exactly after Halloween, thousands have been jamming to the holiday music and get- directed toward Santa is something that I would not put on my Christmas playlist. How- what this holiday song does: it provides a choir and a lead singer who knows how to lead. The song itself is catchy ting ready for Christmas. Whether you enjoy or avoid the songs, every- ever you may feel about the amount of Christmas music being played on the radio, and has a message that may be corny and cliché, but somehow is unique and genuine. I think it stems from the fact one can agree that it puts you in a holly jolly mood. I personally it is clear that some of this music can bring a great feeling of the holiday spirit that it is original in its upbeat tune for a holiday love song. Most holiday songs are usually slow, calm, proper am not the biggest fan of Christmas music however I cannot while some do the opposite just by being terrible songs. We all have our and have an old time-y vibe. On the contrary, this song unquestionably is one of those early 2000’s songs that keep myself from singing along at malls or when favorites and dislikes, and they may all be different. In the end, are also sort of cheesy and corny, yet still always manages to be a favorite, sing-along classic of everyone. my sister decides to play them early Christmas music is something that we can always count on This song also has a certain throwback atmosphere of an ‘80’s vibe, with its pure, simplistic message November. to be an essential in the holiday season. Image and the beat of the music. For anyone who has seen the music video, that is exactly what they try Credit: traditions.com. to capture through the power of editing. And everyone knows that the ‘80s was the most un- doubtedly best music era ever, as well as being one of my personal favorites. I always manage to feel too much dread with the old holiday classics, but I can always feel excited and pumped when this song starts to play. I feel like that is hard to come by, with so many songs today having deeply depress- ing undertones. Image Credit: clipartpng.com, clipartkid. com, homedepot.com, cafepress.com, and wpclipart.com ittle Chris on’t Be L L DJason Harris Jourdyn Riley t s m Assistant Editor-in-Chief ry Entertainment Editor a a r Christmas time is just around the corner which a This year, all I want for Christmas is better t m music than what I heard last Christmas. Christmas is a e means it is that time of the year to listen to Christmas music. s ly N t e o time for love and family, and for corny Christmas music playing Just like most songs, however, they have both good and bad sides. ig H Taylor Hatch s in overcrowded convenience stores. Some Christmas music, however, While Christmas music is popular in the months of November and Decem- h Health Editor t i ber, there is a select number of songs that are completely acceptable to listen to, will always remain as classics each year. Mariah Carey may not hold the Cookies, lights, and most importantly, mu- r M while there are some that will make nearly anybody cringe. Here we will go through O same vocal intensity she once possessed, but back in the mid-nineties she held sic, are all trademarks of Christmas. Holiday music a list of both the best and the worst Christmas music. The first Christmas song on the list h a strong grasp over the music industry. One of her most popular songs of all time, can be heard playing throughout November and December. a is “White Christmas”. This is a song that nobody ever gets tired of and it is currently the #1 “All I Want for Christmas is You” is a classic example of peppy Christmas music that The small selection of songs played throughout the holidays can selling song. Not the #1 selling Christmas song, the #1 selling song in the country. This is the contains good vocals and a lovely composition.Inversely, “Santa Baby” is a terrible song f get one in the mood for Christmas, but after being heard repeatedly C type of song to get in the mood of Christmas, and many famous artists have actually done many for all the wrong reasons. The music and composition is passable, and instrumentals of this l they can annoy people. However, there are a few Christmas songs that covers of this song. The second best Christmas song is “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”. song can actually be fairly good. However, the vocals and lyrics for this song represent a dis- e never get old and are widely considered as the best Christmas songs. The Nobody can ever get tired of this joyous song. This song is not too dull but not too upbeat either. The gusting trend in older music of trying to sound like a young child to be “sexy.” The vocals for best Christmas song is “O Holy Night”. This song not only has a good melo- s third and last best Christmas song is “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”. This song is obviously meant Madonna’s cover of this song are particularly grating, with a sound not unlike a cat hissing while dy, it also represents the true meaning of Christmas, and not just the superficial for children, but nobody can deny that they love it. It is a song to listen to when trying to get in the scratching its nails on a chalkboard. Though feelings for this song are usually negative, another r things, like presents, that are abundant during this time. Other notable runner ups spirit of Christmas. The excitement is easy to come by and will put anybody in the mood for Christ- personal favorite Christmas song is “Last Christmas” by the group Wham! This song has a lot

are “All I Want for Christmas is You”, “Mary did you know?” and “Where are you u mas. The first worst song of Christmas is “Wonderful Christmas Time”. This song is very repetitive more charm for those who enjoy music in the style of the eighties, with jazz-like synth instru- Christmas”. Some of these songs are upbeat and happy while others are more seri-

with no real meaning behind it. It can get very annoying very quickly and people are often very tired mentals and softer vocal tones typical for a Christmas love song. This song also successfully o ous. However, they all reflect very different aspects of Christmas that are relevant of hearing it come on the radio. The second worst song is definitely “O Christmas Tree”. This is discusses heartbreak while still giving off an upbeat and joyful ambiance. For my last song, to different people. Although there are many good Christmas songs, there are also

again a child’s song that is very repetitive. Nobody likes listening to a song that is very repetitive one particular song earned its title as worst Christmas based on its premise alone, none other

some bad ones. One of the worst Christmas songs is “Santa Baby”. This song has than “Christmas Don’t Be Late” by Alvin and the Chipmunks. The songs by this “group” are Y and can often get on peoples nerves, especially parents. Parents do not want to hear a song they

no real relevance to the holiday besides the mentioning of Santa. It also corrupts dislike, only to have it repeated by children. The last song would be “Baby Its Cold Outside”. simply songs that have had the vocals sped up and slightly pitch shifted to sound akin to

e the idea as Santa since the singer is ultimately seducing him. Another terrible This song is very awkward and does not seem to fit the category of a Christmas song. It a chipmunk’s voice. This song is especially terrible, in that the vocals are painful to

Christmas song is “Grandma got ran over by a Reindeer”. This song sounds listen to, the songwriting is lazy and kitschy and represents the worst parts of the v is simply a duet between two lovers and it is somewhat awkward to listen to. Yet, each

upbeat, but the lyrics actually kill the holiday mood. The song is about year there is a new recording of this song and each year people still refuse to like it. holiday season. During the Christmas season I personally prefer Christmas a how someone’s grandma is found dead, which does not put me in Overall, be careful what you listen to this year! You do not want to make any- music with only instruments and no vocals. Additionally, for the sake of

the Christmas mood. Like any other holiday, Christmas is filled body angry with your music choices. There are plenty of great Christmas the people around who are not particularly jolly, I would recom-

with good and bad things, including the music selection. songs to listen to, and they are definitely not that hard to find. Just mend you follow my advice unless you are playing music H Everyone has Christmas songs that they love, while keep your eye out, and you are guaranteed to find a decent I have recommended. Merry Christmas! Image they hate others. It is ultimately up to you Christmas song somewhere out in the world. Have a Credit: vecteezy.com, retrofestive.ca, and to decide what songs are for happy holiday! Image Credit: thechrist- theworks.co.uk. you. masloft.com. 8 Thursday, December 15, 2016 Entertainment The Eagle’s Eye FAMOUS PEOPLE AROUND CAMPUS

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UPCOMING MOVIES 2016-2017 Jourdyn Riley rican-American family, and the phan, and their struggles to fight lando Bloom may be back in this discoversa dark world whos sole Entertainment Editor father, who is played by Denzel constant evil in Gotham. movie. inhabitant is David, played by The year is coming to an end. Washington, who is having a con- Another movie that people are Next, Wonder Woman will be Micheal Fassbender, who is the 2016 has come and gone, and stant struggle with race relations looking forward to is Pirates of appearing on the big screen on synheitc survivor of the doomed quite quickly I might add. and on top of that, he is trying the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No June 2, 2017. Prometheus expedition. There have been many great to keep his son from Tales. This is yet another Pi- This will be a And of course, the main antag- movies this year, such as; Fan- j o i n i n g s o l o onist will be the Alien from the tastic Beasts and Where to Find a col- several other movies. Them, Moana, Finding Dory, Ja- l e g e Overall, the last few days of the son Bourne and many more. football team. movie be- month, there is some good movies However, with the year reach- The stress of his life fore Justice coming out, while 2017 is packed ing its end, there are still many leads Troy, the father, to League is released, with many exciting and thrilling movies coming out both this year make decisions that would and will go into detail movies. and next year that everybody soon tear his family apart. about Wonder Womans Even though this year is com- should look forward. In 2017, many other movies are past. ing to an end, and enjoyable way Firstly, Fences is a movie com- coming out. r a t e s A thriller from the past to spend it is watching movies ing out Christmas Day, December One of the movies most people of the Carib- will be appearing on big screens and enjoying the time you have 25. are looking forward too is The bean movie, w i t h again in 2017. A new Alien movie with your family and friends. This film is based off of a play Lego Batman movie. the main plot revolving will be coming out, titled Alien: Make sure you stop by the by August Wilson, with the same This is a spinoff of the Lego around Captain Jack Sparrow try- Covenent. movie theatres soon to catch these name as the film. movie, and it revolves around ing to find Poseidon’s trident. So far, this movie is about a good films! This film will be about an Af- Batman, who is raising an or- There are also rumors that Or- crew on the ship named Covenant, Photo Credit: Taylor Hatch NEXT STAR WARS MOVIE GOES ROGUE Nathan Mendelsohn defeating the Galactic Empire. a Rebellion intelligence officer Star plans and massively aid the the movie. Staff Reporter However, the films never give a who helps build the team. As a rebellion. Many have seen this as a sign Star Wars, the movies that true explana- According of trouble for Lucasfilm’s first everyone know. With a new tril- tion as to how to Variety. stand-alone film. ogy coming out, the franchise has they get these com, “The Sill though a large majority finds gained many new fans. Although plans, they film will the reshoots as a reassurance that soon a throwback for original just show up. take place the crew is putting in effort to en- the Star Wars fans is coming out, Lucasfilm has between Ep- sure that this largely anticipated called Rouge One: A Star Wars the answer in isode III and movie is as good as possible. Story directed by Gareth Ed- the form of a Episode IV, Another concern many have is wards. Rogue One is scheduled stand-alone but closer the addition of the infamous Darth to come out in theatres December movie, Rouge to ‘A New Vader returning to the screen. 16th, 2016 One: A Star Hope’” With such a character being If you showed someone a pic- Wars Story. How- brought back to life in Rogue ture of the Death Star and asked Rouge ever, there One, and a new director, there is a them what it was, they would tell One follows is some con- good chance he is not done justice you it is the Death Star. young mis- cern with and remade poorly. It is a big part of the Star Wars fit Jyn Erso the upcom- Altogether, there is a great trilogy. Throughout the three p o r t r a y e d ing addition hype for Rogue One: A Star Wars movies obtaining the plans for by Felicity to the Star Story, showing a new side to this the Death Star comes up repeat- Jones, a Rebel soldier, and Cas- team the group of unlikely heroes Wars world. For unknown rea- universe, should be a refreshing edly as a necessary milestone to sian Andor played Diego Luna), ban together to steal the Death sons, reshoots were required for film. The Eagle’s Eye Health Thursday December 15, 2016 9 Simple steps to follow How to deal with New Years Resolutions stress for finals Alexis Garibay off with small goals that can be the bandwagon, jump back on,” Olivia Ligons without a break; you can become Staff Reporter achieved in a reasonable time states bankrate.com. You should Staff Reporter prone to doing this if you push The new year is quickly ap- span. You do not want to feel never feel discouraged if you are It is getting close to the end off studying until the night before proaching, and with that comes rushed to achieve your resolu- not experiencing change more of this semester and passing our your test. To avoid cramming you new goals and aspirations. It is tions, but you also do not want to quickly as you originally thought. finals is on our mind. Thinking should try studying a couple of easy to write a list of your new prolong them either. Taking baby Instead, you should take time to about passing the finals is stress- days before you have to take your goals, but keeping the motivation steps will help you inch your way pace yourself, but keep trying. ful but after reading some helpful final. If you are studying for the to achieve them is the real chal- to completing your resolutions. “Everyone has ups and downs; advice you can become confident final, everything will be easier for lenge. resolve to recover from your mis- instead. you. To begin, an important step in takes and get back on track,” ex- To start, you should keep a pos- Another thing, you need to achieving your New Year’s reso- plains apa.org. itive mind going into the finals maintain your grades while prep- lution is to make it based off Moreover, if you find and remember that you are doing ping for finals. That is more things you are already in- that you are having your best. Being negative can af- stressful than anything because terested in. It is pointless trouble, it is fine to ask fect your testing performance and finals take up at least twenty per- to make a resolution for support. “Accept- how you are thinking will reflect cent of your grades. Many teach- that other people want ing help from those how you do on the finals. ers say that if your grade now is for you than what you who care about “In one study by the Univer- at an 88 or higher, you are likely want for yourself. In you and will listen sity of Toronto, scientists proved going to pass your classes. So to the end, your goals will strengthens your that when in a positive mood, make sure you are passing, or- only benefit you and no resilience and abil- your visual cortex absorbs more ganize your backpack and finish one else. For example, ity to manage stress information. In contrast, negative all of your missing work. 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I know from personal ex- told us that fully planning out around the corner whether we like are positive that you can pass. with sports, stay cooped up in perience that making a resolution our resolutions will benefit us it or not. But the new year gives In addition, make sure that you their rooms. Getting exercise or that you are not fully interested in more. Furthermore, never give you many more opportunities to are studying frequently to avoid being at the park with friends can make it harder for yourself. up. We are all human and we all accomplish new goals. cramming. Cramming is basically can relieve stress for people. Just Additionally, you want to start get lazy at times. “If you fall off Image Credit: clipartpanda.com studying for long periods of time breathe and relax. Unconventional ways to deal with depression Ways to avoid toxic relationships Randall Irish iar to you. Stephanie Nicholson now what is considered a toxic things can be different for the bet- Staff Reporter But if you are clinically de- Staff Reporter relationship? Well if one or both ter. Set some limits such as if your Whenever I see an article that pressed, there is no easy out. This We have all liked someone in parties feels controlled, abused, partner is yelling at you tell them says it will help you get over de- cloud will linger over you and some point in our lives, whether it not safe or taken for granted is nicely that they could be more re- pression or deal with it better I sure you can laugh and be happy is the hot bad boy in your school considered to be involved as a spectful and not have yet another always call bull. They almost al- while it hovers, but it still lingers or the cute cashier at Chick-Fil-A. toxic relationship; if you feel yelling session, and if those do ways seem like simple solutions above you and waits to strike you We have all been there, but then like every week or day there are not work end the relationship. Be- to complex questions. I get the when you are vulnerable. Person- the infatuation turns into some- mind games or feel manipulated ing in a relationship that is toxic feeling that the authors of these ally I avoid depression meds for thing real. You begin to realize by your partners erratic emotions, can be hard but if you can work articles have a limited under- I have seen how much of a sig- that some people are not what then maybe consider that rela- through it, then it can be another standing of the situation in ques- nificant impact it had on my rela- they seem. As everyone finds tionship as a toxic relationship. If life lesson, but if your relation- tion, yet have an overabundance tives; they seemed happier but at their special person, they expect you cannot help your relationship ship does not go anywhere, you of good intentions. I’m not go- the same time so much of them the relationship to be a perfect or cannot find a way to fix it, just will need to face the facts and let ing to pretend that I’m an expert, changed. As such I found the only fairytale, but in reality we all get out of it. It will not do you any go because being in a relationship however I do believe that my solution that really worked for me need to face the fact that we have good if you stay in it, you want that makes you stressed and mis- ideas hold water. My belief is that was to just sit through it. to drop people that bring us un- to thrive in your relationship and erable is not a way to live. Yes, it the only thing that can help you There is no easy way out in necessary stress and who are tox- in life so then what is the point if is hard just to let go of someone get over depression is time and my eyes and I believe the only ic in our lives. So here are a few you just stay in one place that will you really saw that one thing that resilience. way to let the cloud pass is not suggestions/tips on how to get out not get you anywhere. Accord- made them special, but in the end When you are depressed life to ignore it, but accept that it is of a toxic relationship. ing to everydayhealth.com, once it will benefit you more and most begins to take its toll on you. You there. Sure someone more knowl- According to huffingtonpost. realizing you are in a toxic rela- likely lead you to a person who is feel a weight placed on you and edgeable than me in this subject com, the first thing to do is to ad- tionship, try talking to your part- more for you. your life that seems to drain the could give some profound life mit that it is a toxic relationship, ner about how you feel and how Image Credit: markmanson.net enjoyment from your days. For shaping advice, but I am the type some this metaphorical weight of idiot that refuses to acknowl- could be a situation that they edge that I have a cold. So in my Technology proven to themselves can resolve or work eyes the only real solution is to towards and may indeed bring work around it. Chase the things them relief or happiness. Howev- in life that make you truly happy, negatively affect vision er sometimes there is no reason. try to shy away from momentary Calvin Chen the investigation. “The study, in outside. The air is fresh and there Your life just feels more tedious impulses which bring you down Staff Reporter JAMA Ophthalmology, found are different things to look act. It and painful than it did before. once they are over, and overall try Nowadays, most of us spend a that those with the highest UVB is a fantastic way to get away from However in both scenarios relief to avoid that in life which simply large amount of time indoors usu- exposure, especially in the teen- a setting you are so used to on a can only be reached through resil- makes you unhappy. ally sitting and vegetating, espe- age and young adult years, had daily basis. There’s also an added ience and dedication. As such I started viewing de- cially when it is summer. 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This is not only helpful for maybe I am giving a reason to the solve this problem, we So everyone should cut getting out of a rut, but is helpful unreasonable, or maybe I am just need to spend more time outside. est exposure.” This is serious as down on the exposure to technol- for preventing yourself from fall- uninformed. But everything I have According to The New York many people spend the majority ogy. That includes social media, ing into one again. If you cannot written here, I believe with all of Time, having more exposure to of their time indoors because of YouTube, Netflix, etc. When you dedicate yourself to large tasks my heart. And as such if someone the sun’s rays may reduce the school. That’s twelve years of miss a beautiful day with perfect and be willing to work hard, even finds this article helpful in any I risk of nearsightedness. There compulsory education plus four weather, you never know when it if you do not see large amounts of will feel grateful that I could help were 371 men and women with or more if they plan to attend col- might come again. So do not miss progress, unhappiness and dissat- give someone a head start that I nearsightedness, or myopia, and lege or university. out on the beauty that Mother Na- isfaction will become very famil- myself wasn’t privy to. 2,797 without brought in for There are many benefits to going ture offers. 10 Thursday, December 15, 2016 columns the VIEW This Month From the Soap Box: American People, Trump's Influence lesser values to minorities, and Topeka, Kansas directly across to social media with their own As for why women are now creates ideals that individuals from the infamously anti-gay personal stories of experiences afraid, how do you think it feels have fought to destroy for over a Westboro Baptist Church, has also with verbal and physical abuse, being told what you can and can- hundred years. become a target of hate crimes in threats, harassment, and racist not do in regards to your own In other words, with a president recent weeks following the elec- vandalism. body? How are women expected who is notorious for his beliefs tion. Founder of the house, Aaron Medium.com compiled a list to react when their president is that some Muslims are terrorists Jackson, tells NBC he was inside of these instances from both more concerned about rights to a and some illegal immigrants are and awoken in the middle of the news sources and social media gun than he is about a woman’s rapists or drug dealers, society night when he heard loud noises posts, including “A swastika and right to make choices for her- will only be further segregated. from outside. He contacted au- the words ‘MAKE AMERICA self? With a president who hopes This fear mongering makes peo- thorities, and upon investigation WHITE AGAIN’ were spray to make abortion illegal, defund Kylah Woody ple believe the lies they are being discovered several anti-gay slurs painted on a baseball dugout in Planned Parenthood, and get rid View Editor fed, and ultimately leads to more spray painted on the side of the Wellsville, NY. A black baby doll of ObamaCare, which will in turn Yes, we are aware President- fuel being added to the fire of hate house. Jackson also stated that was also found with rope around eliminate free birth control, it is Elect Donald Trump does not that Trump had its neck in an ele- somewhat terrifying to be a wom- necessarily have the power to do reignited before vator on campus an in Trump’s America. It is ex- whatever he pleases while in of- even winning the “Americans cannot truly be equal as long as some- at Canisius Col- tremely upsetting to know I might fice. We know he cannot conjure election. lege outside Buf- not have complete control over up any law or bill he desires and According to one in power continues to encourage a self-righ- falo, NY. ( The my own reproductive system. have it put into effect immediately. CNN, the South- Buffalo News)”, There are millions of reasons That is not why women, people of ern Poverty Law teous view that implies lesser valuse to minorities” “The student-run minorities are scared, and right- color, members of the LGBTQ+ Center, a civil newspaper at the fully so. Although Trump may not community, immigrants, Muslims rights group, says that at least seven bullet holes were found University of Louisiana at Lafay- be sending out orders to commit or any members of a minority 700 cases of hateful harassment on the same side of the home ette found phrases like ‘BUILD these hate crimes, his presidency group in America are now living intimidation have occurred since a few days later. In addition, he WALL’ tagged around campus. is giving hateful people a strange in fear. We are terrified because the election, adding “It ranges also reportedly told NBC OUT The University is investigat- sense of entitlement to do and say with Trump’s newfound position from swastikas at a baseball field that “someone wwclaiming to be ing. (The Vermillion, The Daily what they please. If our president comes a new acceptance of hate. and a playground to Pennsylva- a member of the KKK recently Advertiser)”, and “A reporter gets to voice his misogynistic and Trump’s normalization of nia high school students shouting visited the house and warned of for CBS North Carolina posted racist views, why can’t the aver- negative stereotypes surrounding ‘white power’ in the hallway...” an ‘open season’ on LGBTQ peo- a photo of a wall in Durham, age Joe, right? minorities is what actually im- It is also reported that according ple.” Urine and fecal matter were North Carolina where the words Anyone who has the audacity to poses on our country being a true to new numbers from the FBI, also recently found in Equality ‘BLACK LIVES DON’T MAT- tell those who are afraid that they union. Americans cannot truly hate crimes were up almost 7% House’s free library. TER AND NEITHER DOES are overreacting or being over- be equal as long as someone in in 2015, including a 67% jump in The violence most definitely [sic] YOUR VOTES’ were spray dramatic will probably not be af- power continues to encourage a crimes against Muslims. does not stop there. Countless painted. ( Derrick Lewis, CBS fected by the new norm Trump’s self-righteous view that implies The Equality House, located in individuals have begun taking North Carolina)”. presidency will bring. Eagles pay it forward: Ways Daydreams and Zodiac to give during the holidays Predictions: December The mall locations that are packages. Those who are 14 and through creativity and extracur- participating are Arizona Mills, older can volunteer on their own. ricular activities. Nonetheless, Arrowhead Towne Center, Chan- Although, before you volunteer, a do not let out too much creativity dler Fashion Center, Christown waiver must be completed. Their otherwise you may upset the au- Spectrum Mall, Desert Sky Mall, web site is: volunteer.firstfood- thorities around and soon enough Metrocenter, Outlets at Anthem, bank.org. you may end up without your out- Paradise Valley Mall, Dave & Furthermore, you can help pro- let for expression again. Possibly Buster’s at Desert Ridge Market- vide foster children in Arizona because the activity is no longer place, Dave & Buster’s at Tempe with necessary and essential sup- enjoyable for you or because you Marketplace, Prescott Gateway plies by signing up as a family for are a senior and you’re graduating Mall, Scottsdale Fashion Square, Arizona Helping Hands, Incorpo- soon. What does one do then? Abigail Thomas Superstition Springs Center and rated. If you are older than seven, Jason Harris Cry for a while at first. Then Editor in Chief San Tan Village. This is a great you can help decorate birthday Assistant Sleepwalker-in-Chief realize that the bad times are just The time of giving is upon us, way to help a child have a great bags for foster children. You can What are daydreams? What are that, times that are bad. High and it is time to start! Here are Christmas! also help by donating toys or Zodiac predictions? To the lay- school ends, college ends, and some options if you, your friends, Azcentral.com states that at books to the children. Depend- man, these may seem like simple your fun teenage years will all or family want to help those in United Food Bank, volun- ing on the volunteer’s age, there questions to answer but to a pre- end. Moving on is another huge need for the holidays across are a variety of options to choose tentious airhead such as myself, part of being an adult and it defi- the valley. from, such as helping with the this is not a very easy question. nitely is not easy. One of the most popular holiday toy drive and organiz- Amidst a stampede of angst in Finding new places to express ways to help this holiday is to ing clothes. Their web site is: high school it can be very easy yourself, however is very pos- provide children with pres- azhelpinghands.org/volun- to feel overwhelmed by the need sible and no one experiences ents using the Christmas teer. to either entirely fit in with those completely unrelatable suffering. Angel program. According At Arizona Humane So- around you or completely disas- Many people can empathize with to azfamily.com, this will be teers can ciety, those who are 16 and sociate oneself. Sometimes trying you and there are many places the 31st annual Christmas prepare and sort food older can participate in many to both can just end up horribly you can go to and surround your- Angel program by the Salvation boxes for those in need. Those different ways. You can help confused about what you are try- self with like minded people. Army and 3TV. To participate, who are 16 and 17 years old with animal adoption, working ing to accomplish. Moreover, Realize that when you feel like pick a child’s tag from a tree at can participate without a parent, at different locations, in a kitten waking up each day to something your creativity is being trampled the Christmas Angel program lo- however, if you are younger, you nursery, as well as helping with you hate, such as school, is obvi- upon and your potential ignored, cation in the mall. Purchase the must participate with a parent. special projects and events. You ously not an easy task. Adults will sometimes you have to make a gift, which can be bought inside You must register and fill out an must attend a training session, tell you that doing so is simply decision that not everyone is go- the mall, and return the gift back application before you volunteer. including a volunteer orientation. part of growing up and you may ing to approve of. Remember, to the Christmas Angel program Their website is: unitedfoodbank. Their web site is: azhumane.org/ experience those feelings for a always be fearless with your location. From there, the volun- org/get-involved/volunteer. volunteer. good while after schooling is fin- creativity, without breaking any teers will wrap the gift and give it With St. Mary’s Food Bank, This holiday season, there are ished, so why complain? laws or community guidelines of to the child in need. you can also help prepare food plenty of ways to give back! Instead let out your frustrations course. the VIEW Editorials Friday, December 15 , 2016 11 Advice on how to cope from a child of divorce little sisters and all of my you to do? The last thing One of the hardest things visitation as they would We all get along, for the family’s support, it would you want to do is lose sight to go through is when your like. So, they try to make most part, as a family does, have made the whole event of hope. parents try to play favor- the best of it. even though the first few worse than it really was. If you are having trouble ites. So how do you go about years came with some ten- Currently, my dad lives talking to them about how it According to dadsdi- the “Disneyland parent” sion. I was too young to re- in Las Vegas and got remar- is affecting you, my advice vorce.com, a “Disneyland situation? One way is to not member much about it but ried. Bringing us to my sec- would be to talk to a close parent” is “a non-custodial let it sway your opinion on from what I have been told ond piece of advice: step- friend or family member. parent who indulges his that parent. and the little I can recall, Logan Reeves parents. A few of my friends who or her child with gifts and It does not matter how the biggest problem we News Editor Luckily, I was gifted with I am very close with were good times during visita- much money they spend on faced was all of the custody If you can say that your a really awesome step- going through the same tion and leaves most or all you or how often they see paperwork. parents are still married mom, which is not the case thing I was. disciplinary responsibilities you, it is a matter of how In my case, that was the then you do not realize how for many families. much they love you. roughest for me. It took a lucky you are. If you are in a position Another way that I have while for the process to go “Ohana means fam- where your step-parent is “Ohana means family. personally found useful is through the system, which ily, ‘Family’ means nobody not very fond of you or vice Family means nobody gets left not to talk much of the oth- lead to some confusion of gets left behind.” Having versa, your best bet is to try er parent, that way they do when we were able to see divorced parents has its ups to associate to your parent behind.” not feel like they can out-do our dad. and downs, but here are that you are directly related them. If you are experiencing some tips and tricks on how to. Unfortunately I did not to the other parent.” Unless they ask about that, it is hard. After is been you can survive having par- However, if you are in have a friend to talk to. I This is probably one of your other parent, it is best worked out, everything else ents who are split. the same situation as I am, do not want to put someone the hardest things to deal to focus your attention on should work its course. In my case, my parents and have an awesome step- else in that place. with as a child with di- them. So whether you have di- split when I was 7 years parent, then you have noth- If you have a friend who vorced parents. Lastly, by far the best vorced parents or parents old, give or take. Having ing to worry about. has gone through this, then What makes it worse is if thing that you can do to go that are getting a divorce, two little sisters, it was If you accept this person you should go to them. If one of your parents live in about the “Disneyland par- just remember you are a rough on all of us the first that has decided to be a part you are that friend, then another part of the state or ent” is to remain humble family. To quote Lilo and few years. of your family, then you you know how rough even the country. and grateful. Stitch, “Ohana means fam- One of the biggest things should have no problem In some cases, the “Dis- What this means is to just ily. Family means nobody that will help you survive being comfortable enough it is. neyland parent” is often show them that no matter gets left behind.” As long your parents getting in a with them as a parent. My advice to you would just trying to have fun with what, under any circum- as you keep this in mind divorce is to always stick What if your parents are be to keep tabs on them. their kids. stances you love them. and help each other out, together. currently in the process of Check up and see if they This is probably because Fortunately for my fam- everything will work out in If it was not for having my getting a divorce? What are need anything. they do not get as much ily, both sides are friends. your favor.

Animal testing does How the meaning of more harm than good Christmas has changed “Since the majority of ani- die, which causes the tests simple but, since another wish for on a dreadful 120 mals used in biomedical to be a waste. kid has that new- expensive degree summer day. research are killed during Although many people toy another kid wants it and Christmas’ true meaning or after the experiments, believe that animal testing the domino affect begins; is to enjoy the little things and since many suffer dur- can benefit the community, adults are the same way in life and to celebrate the ing the studies, the lives alternative testing methods too. Initially, what has our life you have! There is a and wellbeing of animals now exist to replace the use society come to? Have we reason you are here and it are routinely sacrificed for or need of innocent ani- not heard of the saying that is not to have the most ex- Alexis Garibay poor research.” mals. Anastasia Salazar money cannot buy happi- pensive make-up kit or the Staff Reporter There have also been re- “Nearly 50 different al- Editor-In-Chief ness? Are gifts really ev- newest video game you For many centuries, sci- ports of flaws in the experi- ternative methods and test- Stockings. Trees. Bright erything? Christmas should have been dying to play. entists have used animals to ments conducted, accord- ing strategies have been lights. Family. These four be known as Competition There are really more conduct research for cures ing to a 2009 peer-reviewed developed, validated and/ things are a part of the jol- Day because our economy things to life, to holidays and treatments to help study. Also, the results that or accepted by internation- ly holiday of Christmas. is all based on competition than gifts. humanity. Every day mil- are found can be mislead- al regulatory authorities,” However, has America and Christmas just creates I believe that the best lions of animals are tested ing to the scientists. states humanesociety.org. destroyed the true mean- the bases for it. gift of all is spending time on with inhumane ways to Procon.org states, “94% In vitro testing, or in glass ing of it? Truthfully, it should not with family, making orna- benefit our needs; it should of drugs that pass animal testing, it can produce more Imagine that you and be this way but, the compa- ments, doing a lot of crafts, be stopped. tests fail in human clinical accurate results because your family are enjoying nies make it to were com- and overall making mem- First and foremost, the trials.” Animals and hu- it involves using human your Thanksgiving dinner peting is their main goal so ories because memories type of experiments ani- mans have different quali- cells. and all of a sudden ev- they make more money. It are something that cannot mals are put through consist ties, so the success of an During this test, cells are eryone is leaving because is all about who can be the be replaced or forgotten of, “force feeding, forced experiment on an animal in a petri dish and scientists they are going to go shop- best and families seem to as easily as a new toy. A inhalation, food and water may not be successful for observe them. ping for Christmas gifts. grasp this competition and memory can be cherished deprivation, prolonged pe- a human. This can be very Also, with technology Why can we not go between families it ends up forever, not a new smart riods of physical restraint, alarming as to what cures becoming more advanced shopping during Decem- being one. watch. That is the truthful the infliction of burns and or treatments are available throughout the years com- ber or have a day in this Christmas is a time to be meaning of Christmas. other wounds to study the to the people. puter models and simula- month that is known as with the people you love Image credit: culinary- healing process, the inflic- Moreover, these experi- tions can be used for re- Black Friday? We have and to enjoy the things you schools.org tion of pain to study its ments are often expensive search. “Computer models truthfully, diminished the have right there and then effect and remedies, and and require tons of money of the heart, lungs, kidneys, prime meaning of this hol- because one day they ‘killing by carbon dioxide, from the government. skin, digestive and muscu- iday by filling our minds could be ripped from asphyxiation, neck break- According to source- loskeletal systems already with the idea that gifts are you. ing, decapitation, or other watch.org, twelve million exist,” explains cruelty- everything. It is not about who means,” states the Humane dollars is spent on animal freeinternational.org. We I understand getting can have the fanci- Society International. testing every year. Each should not be using ani- gifts for Christmas but in est clothes or These animals or “test test conducted costs over mals, when replacements the end it should be about the biggest subjects” are tortured day a thousand to ten thousand are available. family. television. It in and day out, which can dollars. Animal testing causes Toy companies and re- is a time to lead them to act out from For example, the Draize more harm than good. Mil- ally any company have spend with stress and depression. rabbit eye test is $1,800 and lions of different species are imbedded the notion that family a Additionally, using the rat phototoxicity test put through so much pain, the more gifts you get for friends. A animals as test subjects is costs $11,500. Even with when it might not benefit us your kid, the happier they time to cher- highly inaccurate. such high costs, results will in the end. will be. Honestly, a kid can ish every- They are put under stress not be shown until months As a result, experimenta- live without a new Xbox thing and best from being in an unnatu- or years after. tion on animals should be and they can live without of all to cherish ral environment, so their As mentioned before, abolished. multiple gifts that are re- the nice cool weath- body will not react the most animals that are used Image Credit: shannons- ally expensive. It is that er that we Arizonians same. Procon.org explains, for these experiments often modernbeauty.com 12 Thursday, December 15, 2016 Editorials the VIEW December/January 2016-2017 Dec.19 20 21 22 23 24 Christmas Eve No school Final Exams Final Exams (Winter Break 10:20 Release 10:20 Release Begins)

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