sNyder high schOOl 3801 austiN ave. the tiger’s sNyder, tx 79549 tale Volume 102 Oct. 25, 2019 No. 2 Sophomore talks about experiences with diabetes By Ryleigh Tinkler said. he’ll give himself a little insulin. fluids and insulin. He had to Staff Writer Will has type 1 diabetes Will gives himself insulin before have xrays done and had to Sophomore Will Haley has and uses an insulin pump to he eats and then before he does give blood every hour. He was lived more than half of his life get insulin. His insulin pump a big activity. in the emergency room from with diabetes sticks to his arm and he has to His blood sugar levels also 9:30 a.m.-2:30 a.m. the next “I was diagnosed at four change it every three days. He affect his moods and emotions. morning. If Will hadn’t gone years old. Two weeks after I can track his blood sugar with “If my blood sugar is high, I to the hospital when he did, his turned four. And my current an app on his phone. Will has a can be annoying and the worst kidneys could have failed and age is 15. So, I’ve had it for friend from his diabetes camp, in the world. Mentally, it’s got he could have also had nerve about 11 years,” Will said. who can also see his blood me in some places because a lot damage. He might have had to Will’s mom was the first one sugar count. of stuff has happened. Going get an amputation of the legs or to notice something was wrong “I can see his blood sugar through a big traumatic event feet. with him. He was drinking a and he can see mine,” Will said. like going to the hospital, that Will knew a girl who wasn’t lot of water and losing weight. For the past nine summers would change a person. I’ve had diagnosed yet so she had no His mom noticed that his pants Will has been going to a to grow up,” Will said knowledge of how to take care Jace Strickland, Jax May and weren’t fitting right and he was diabetes camp, where he’s met Before prices of insulin went of herself. She had a seizure Will Haley pose for a picture at also having random blood sugar a couple of his best friends. up, a bottle for Will would have that caused brain damage and a diabetes camp. Contributed drops that made him fall asleep “We call each other every been $20 a bottle. Now a bottle made her wheelchair-bound. photo randomly. now and then and see how is over $100 a bottle. Soon after, she passed away, he has been there for Will is Collin “She basically encouraged we’re doing to make sure that “People are using cheaper said. Guynes. the doctors to do the test to we’re doing okay.” insulin and it’s putting people Will has a fear of being alone “He’s helped me a lot. He’s make sure that I had it. No Diabetes has physically af- in the hospital,” Will said. and not having anyone to help been there for me since the doctor believed that I had it. fected Will by building up his This summer Will was on him. beginning of my freshman year. Then it was kind of a shock, metabolism. his way to be a camp counselor “I’m a very forgetful person He checks on me every time because no one in my family “I’m very skinny for what and his insulin pump needle so I always don’t remember to we do something together. In had it before me,” Will said. I eat. I eat unhealthy things so came out. Will wasn’t getting do everything. But there’s all all honesty, he makes sure I’m People may assume that Will I’m surprised that I’m not 300 any insulin and had to go to this new technology now and okay all of the time.” got diabetes from eating too pounds right now. Also I have the hospital. That day he found it’s easy to remind yourself to Will has accepted that, much sugar or it’s in his family, calluses on my fingers because I out he was sick with pre-DK, do things.” unless a cure is found, he will when he was actually the first. have to prick my finger to check (diabetic ketoacidosis. That’s For Will some days are more be a diabetic for the rest of his Others also try to relate saying my blood sugar,” Will said. where the blood sugar is very difficult than others. life. But, “as long as I monitor that one of their relatives has it. Will wakes up in the high and bodily functions “It’s very emotionally drain- my blood sugar… I can do Other times people think that morning and checks his blood start shutting down.). Will ing,” Will said anything. I just have to take it’s cool and ask questions, he sugar. If his blood sugar is high, had an IV that was giving him The person who helps and precautions.” alsO iN this issue... News OpiNiONs phOtO gallery Feature spOrts pages: 6-9 pages: 2-5 pages: 10-11 pages: 12-16 pages: 17-20 the tiger’s tale editOrial Oct. 25, 2019 2 Roar of the Crowd Staff agrees What do you think of vaping and the new laws surrounding it? with vaping laws “I think that 18-year-olds should be able to vape, smoke and drink be- cause if you can join the army at 18, then you should be able to smoke As of Sept. 1 this year, Texas Sen- should be able to receive assistance and drink at 18. I don’t think people under 18 should be doing it.” ate Bill 21 made it illegal for people without fear of prosecution. Bryant Craig, sophomore under 21 to purchase and use elec- Nearly a quarter of the 52 partic- tronic cigarettes with the exception ipants of the survey respond-ed that of active military with identification. they know more than 10 people who Supporters claim the bill will vape or have vaped. Zero responded “I think the laws will be somewhat effective, but there are always ways make it more difficult for underage that they have done so themselves. to get around it. They’ll always use someone old enough to buy them individuals to become addicted to None of the answers indicate that what they want, and that older person will buy it.” Alfredo Hernandez, senior vaping and decrease possible inju- they have used e-cigarettes on cam- ries and deaths linked to vaping. pus grounds. Respondents said that Detractors say that it will encour- their peers participate in vaping to age more students to purchase and fit in with the popular crowd and to use vaping products under the table have a way of escape from the stress “I know the government has to attempt in protecting the American as well as make it more of a covet- and struggles of the everyday world. people, especially the youth. Most of these type laws have limited effect because of the difficulty in enforcing them. It is not my place to tell an ed status symbol within adolescent They also said that their friends get adult what to do or don’t do in regard to making choices. As a general groups. a “head high” from fume inhalation rule, I would tell students putting anything in your body not found nat- According to a survey conducted and enjoy the fumes of the others urally is usually not a wise idea. ” by the newspaper staff, the student vaping around them. Others point Darren Hughes, history teacher body and faculty believe that, while to vaping as a method to wean off the legal age for purchasing and us- excessive smoking habits and as a “I think if teens who are underage want it enough, they are going to find ways to get it regardless of the rules. I think it’s your life. You do ing e-cigarettes should be increased legal alternative over controlled sub- what you want with it; it’s not my lungs you’re damaging.” to 21, it is fairly difficult for the stances. Aurora Savedra, junior law to be completely enforced. The staff believes that these restrictions Vapes do not belong in the hands should be in effect, though it will of students and should only be used not completely halt underage vaping by responsible adults with knowl- “I think vaping laws are a step in the right direction. I personally think and that the act of vaping should not edge of its negative effects. Minors that there is no reason anyone should want to allow themselves to fall be criminalized. Instead it should have not yet fully developed their in the dark pit of nicotine. With the effectiveness of the laws, people be treated as an epidemic or illness minds to understand the conse- are always going to find a way to break a law, but hopefully the amount with the possibility of rehabilitation. quences of their actions. of vapes in the country can decrease and consequently the amount of kids using them. As for my peers, I do not understand why they would If a minor has an addiction to nico- want to vape, curiosity maybe? I try to stay away from all drugs and tine or any other addictive chemi- nicotine is no exception.” cals that pose long-term effects, they David Santos, freshman the tiger’s EDITORIAL POLICY tale Stands taken in the editorial, editorial cartoons, opinion columns, letters to the editor, and entertainment reviews do Editor-in-Chief Caitlyn Crane not necessarily reflect the views of the administration, faculty, or adviser.