By: Cole Negen
Today, I am continuing my look at this year’s upcoming NFL draft prospects. The next position I will talk about, is running backs.
Jonathon Taylor - Wisconsin
For sure, there is not a more productive RB in the draft. It is easy to see why. Taylor is constantly gaining positive yards. He has tremendous vision, and is able to squeak his way in and out of tight spaces. His hips are extremely powerful and slippery. I don't remember one guy bringing him down single-handedly around his legs. His receiving ability was also a focal point for Wisconsin this last year. The only problem people have with Taylor, is that his game is maybe too old-school. Taylor isn’t incredibly fast or elusive, so he really isn’t much of a big play threat. While some guys seem to take handoffs with the endzone in mind, Taylor takes handoffs with first downs in mind. Often times, he will opt to plunge his way for 3 or 4 yards up the middle instead of bouncing it outside for a potential 20+ yard gain. It is this mentality that makes him hard to stop. He is hard to wrap up, and he uses that to methodically slice his way through a defense. Because of this running style, he isn’t really an injury risk. So what’s the problem? Offenses today look for more versatility in their RBs. Guys like Christian McCaffery, Alvin Kamara, and Saquon Barkley are more favorable to NFL teams, as big play RBs are favored more over RBs who can control the pace of the game and take over over the course of the game. Taylor needs to go to an offense that wants to establish the running game first. If he is used in a shotgun offense that is built around speed and versatility, Taylor will get lost in the shuffle. An old-school, slow, methodical system is what he needs to be a superstar.
D’Andre Swift
Swift is a complete RB. His super strong between the tackles, he is incredibly bouncy in open field, and he catches the ball well. He fits into any scheme you want him to, and can do it at a high level. He is a super slippery runner, usually going for a few yards after contact, and in open space he is a constant threat to take it to the house. My major concern with Swift is that he hasn’t really ever been in the elite tier of RBs at the college level. He always seemed to cap off just below the best-of-the-best level. Whether it’s because he had to give up carries to a handcuff back, or that he really isn’t suited to be the focal point of an offense. Perhaps inconsistency is something that he will battle his whole career? I guess we’ll see. I don’t have any doubt, however, that he will be great in the NFL.
JK Dobbins - Ohio St
Dobbins, in my opinion, is being slept on too much. In terms of production, he vastly outdoes Swift. He is also much more of a big play threat than Taylor. Dobbins is a downhill bruiser with shiftiness to spare. He is a nice receiver of the football and a more than willing pass protector. The big drawback for Dobbins is the athletic potential. As it stands, Dobbins is close to, if not a finished product. His attributes as a runner are good, even great in some areas, but I wouldn’t anticipate Dobbins getting a whole lot better as he adjusts to NFL competition, unlike guys like Taylor and Swift who will only continue to improve their skill set as they get to the next level. Despite this, it still isn’t much of an issue, because as it stands, Dobbins would immediately be one of the best RBs in the league. Ideally, he’ll go to an already developed team where he can get a lot of carries and help push that team over the edge and be a contender.
Eno Benjamin - Arizona State
Benjamin is another RB who I believe is being slept on too much. In my opinion, people are ranking Benjamin lower than he should because of the dropoff in production. In 2018, Benjamin looked like a bouncy all-purpose back with the balance to run between the tackles consistently. In 2019, he had a dip off in production, making him look more like a high tier scat-back at best. I believe that the 2018 version of Benjamin is the one we will see more going forward. He was stuck with a much younger team, with a much younger QB. Add in the fact that teams were already keying in on him because of his successful 2018 season, and the drop in production begins to become a little more justified. Going forward, I think Benjamin is going to be a real star in the NFL. He has the strength and moxy to run in between the tackles. He also has no problem being in a spread formation and working in space. Any way you want it, Benjamin can do it. It is going to be interesting to see what his weight is at the combine, as I believe this could be one of the more important factors in Benjamins sustainability as a bellcow back. I’d love to see him weigh in at around 210, but more than likely he will weigh in around 205. I’d like to see him add weight so he can continue to run in between the tackles at the next level.
AJ Dillon - Boston College
Now, a lot of people will disagree with this placement. Personally, however, I don’t see why. Dillon is a super productive back with balance, size, and vision. A lot of people look at his size and immediately limit him to being a goal line back. I can partially see why. Dillon is what he is. He is a 6’1” RB who will weigh in around 250 at the combine. He doesn’t really have much shake to him, he isn’t a big play threat, and he isn’t a receiving threat. What he is is a straight ahead bowling ball. Again, because of those factors, people minimize Dillon’s potential. But the dude was a star at Boston College. He’s big, but that doesn’t make him unathletic, like some other RBs his size. The dude has incredibly slippery hips, and tackling him straight on is a nightmare. It literally takes about 2 or 3 guys to bring this guy down. Like Taylor, if you wanna spread the ball out, and be a team that is defined by QB play, then Dillon isn’t for you. But, I think Derrick Henry has proven that there is still a place in the league for teams who want to have a modern approach to old-school power run football. I really hope someone gives Dillon a chance.
Zach Moss - Utah
Moss is a fun watch for someone like me, who loves seeing power run football, but doesn’t like people who try to live in the past. Moss is another big boy running back, with balance, vision, and power. He is a consistent runner of the ball, usually always getting positive yards. He also has a knack for breaking off big runs thanks to his vision and commitment to breaking tackles. He is definitely not very elusive. Cut backs take a longer time for Moss than they do for other people. But, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t try. The dude is a gamer. He doesn’t care what he needs to do, he is going to get yards. I love watching this guy play, and there is no doubt he can be a great RB in the NFL. I don’t know if he will ever be an elite RB, but for sure he can be an upper level RB.
Cam Akers - Florida State
have mixed feelings about Cam Akers. On one hand, I see him as an incredibly talented RB who can run in between tackles while simultaneously having pretty good elusiveness and tremendous speed. Then there is the part of me that wonders why someone as talented as him wasn’t any better than what he turned out to be. Don’t get me wrong, the dude is a consistently good RB. He’s produced two 1,000 yard seasons, and has pretty consistently ripped off highlight worthy TD runs. The thing is, why isn’t a guy as talented as he is producing at the highest level? There isn’t really limitation to his game, so whay gives? Perhaps it is the lack of great talent and production he had around him. Perhaps he wasn’t given enough of an opportunity to fully dominate the way he potentially could. Or maybe he just isn’t cut out to be a #1 RB in the NFL. I am rooting for this kid to take the next step, because he will be in the league for a long time if he can.
Friday, February 14, 2020
Types of Studies
By: Grace Litterer
Well, instead of telling you about how I decided to stick with the whole school series yet again, I will be honest with you. I have a few tests coming up, but instead of actually studying for them, I am going to write this blog. Doesn’t it count that I am thinking about studying? Maybe that’ll help. Anyways, I am going to sum it all up to the fact that I draw from life. Just call me creative because I had the genius idea of telling you about my stress-induced page of complaining about studying. Anyways, I start with the types of studiers.
The first type is the Districtracted Ditz. This person is the person that is infamous for procrastinating. This person could be alone in a room with nothing but their study materials and still find some way to avoid actually studying for the test. When I say that Netflix has revolutionized procrastination attempts for Ditz’s around the world, I speak from experience. Yes, all the tests and textbooks are a little bit easier to ignore when you have Dwight Schrute talking in the background. All in all, who hasn’t been the Distracted Ditz at least once in their life? It’s almost a rite of passage to spend hours stressfully watching TV and thinking about how you have a lot to do. (I know my science textbook has put me in this position too many times.)
The next type is the Quizlet god. Not only does this person take the time to make a 200 term study set on Quizlet, but they share it with the entire class. The Quizlet god spends two hours making the study set and really only studies it for half an hour. Somehow, this person still does good on the tests. Quizlets gods have been improving class average since the start of computers in the classroom. Although a Quizlet is not hard to make, it’s even easier to share it with the rest of the class in hopes that you can teach yourselves and your class what the teacher didn’t or wouldn’t teach. Yes, this person is a very important person in every class. To all the Quizlet gods out there: keep being you. You make everyone’s lives better. You are absolutely appreciated. Keep making grade points higher and the world better.
Well, instead of telling you about how I decided to stick with the whole school series yet again, I will be honest with you. I have a few tests coming up, but instead of actually studying for them, I am going to write this blog. Doesn’t it count that I am thinking about studying? Maybe that’ll help. Anyways, I am going to sum it all up to the fact that I draw from life. Just call me creative because I had the genius idea of telling you about my stress-induced page of complaining about studying. Anyways, I start with the types of studiers.
The first type is the Districtracted Ditz. This person is the person that is infamous for procrastinating. This person could be alone in a room with nothing but their study materials and still find some way to avoid actually studying for the test. When I say that Netflix has revolutionized procrastination attempts for Ditz’s around the world, I speak from experience. Yes, all the tests and textbooks are a little bit easier to ignore when you have Dwight Schrute talking in the background. All in all, who hasn’t been the Distracted Ditz at least once in their life? It’s almost a rite of passage to spend hours stressfully watching TV and thinking about how you have a lot to do. (I know my science textbook has put me in this position too many times.)
The next type is the Quizlet god. Not only does this person take the time to make a 200 term study set on Quizlet, but they share it with the entire class. The Quizlet god spends two hours making the study set and really only studies it for half an hour. Somehow, this person still does good on the tests. Quizlets gods have been improving class average since the start of computers in the classroom. Although a Quizlet is not hard to make, it’s even easier to share it with the rest of the class in hopes that you can teach yourselves and your class what the teacher didn’t or wouldn’t teach. Yes, this person is a very important person in every class. To all the Quizlet gods out there: keep being you. You make everyone’s lives better. You are absolutely appreciated. Keep making grade points higher and the world better.
I’ve reached a page, but I have quite a bit more to say. I think maybe I will make this a two-part series. I have yet to even talk about the We-Have-A-Test-Today Students. Stay tuned for next week’s rendition of Types of Studiers.
Young Athletes
By: Janet Borchardt
There are many guidelines and recommendations made by experts as to how young athletes should be participating in athletics. The one that pertains most to this paper is that most say that specializing isn’t bad, as long as it isn’t started until the athlete has finished puberty, which is typically around 16 and during their high school career. It’s recommended that youth shouldn’t participate “In a single sport for more than eight months per year, in more hours of organized sports per week than their age, or in multiple leagues of the same sport at the same time” (McGuine, et al). These guidelines have been studied and proven by many to provide youth with a more positive athletic experience if followed.
Additionally, each age group of athletes has their own tweaks to these rules that they should be following. For those twelve and under, they should spend 80% of their active time playing rather than intensively focusing on a sport. From ages 13-15, there should be a 50/50 split between the athlete’s chosen sport and other sports. Once the athlete is 16, they are typically developed enough so that specialization won’t take the toll that it does on younger kids. However, they should still spend 20% of their training time on a different sport or casually playing. This information is vital for parents and coaches to know, however, it’s been found that only about 20% are aware of these guidelines.
There are many guidelines and recommendations made by experts as to how young athletes should be participating in athletics. The one that pertains most to this paper is that most say that specializing isn’t bad, as long as it isn’t started until the athlete has finished puberty, which is typically around 16 and during their high school career. It’s recommended that youth shouldn’t participate “In a single sport for more than eight months per year, in more hours of organized sports per week than their age, or in multiple leagues of the same sport at the same time” (McGuine, et al). These guidelines have been studied and proven by many to provide youth with a more positive athletic experience if followed.
Additionally, each age group of athletes has their own tweaks to these rules that they should be following. For those twelve and under, they should spend 80% of their active time playing rather than intensively focusing on a sport. From ages 13-15, there should be a 50/50 split between the athlete’s chosen sport and other sports. Once the athlete is 16, they are typically developed enough so that specialization won’t take the toll that it does on younger kids. However, they should still spend 20% of their training time on a different sport or casually playing. This information is vital for parents and coaches to know, however, it’s been found that only about 20% are aware of these guidelines.
Different Types of Therapy & Why They Are Important
By: Tess Lampe
The definition of therapy says that it is “treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of mental or psychological disorders by psychological means.” Even though therapy is a great source for treating mental illness, those who don’t struggle from mental illness and are just going through some hardships also tend to go to therapy. Therapy, coming from the words “therapeuein” and “therapeia” meaning “minister treatment medically; healing” has become a very important part of many lives in today’s day, even though the word has been used since the 1950s.
People usually think of “normal” therapy and physical therapy, but there are many more specific types than that. Behavior therapy, for example, is a form of therapy that is focused on learning and understanding one’s normal and abnormal behaviors. Cognitive therapy focuses on what people think rather than what they do, aka emphasising thoughts over actions. Integrative/holistic therapy is where a therapist tailors or changes their approaches and treatment based on the needs of their client. Humanistic therapy focuses on one’s ability to make rational or logical decisions and develops one’s “maximum potential.”
Under humanistic therapy, there’s client-centered, gestalt, and existential therapy. Client-centered, similar to integrative, is when the treatment a therapist uses requires the client to actively involve themselves in it without the therapist being “non-directive and supportive.” Gestalt therapy essentially focuses on the significance of being in the present & accepting responsibility. Finally, existential therapy emphasizes self-determination, the search for meaning, and one’s free will. Psychotherapy basically encompasses all of these, being the discovery of one’s condition, their moods, feelings, thoughts, behaviors, etc.
This all holds such significance because therapy is a safe place for one to explore themselves and their mental state. It offers people a greater understanding of their emotions, feelings, etc. and allows them more confidence, which is why anybody and everybody possible should at the very least consider therapy as an option.
https://www.goodtherapy.org/benefits-of-therapy.html
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/psychotherapy/about/pac-20384616
https://study.com/academy/lesson/client-centered-therapy-by-rogers-techniques-definition-quiz.html
https://www.apa.org/topics/therapy/psychotherapy-approaches
The definition of therapy says that it is “treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of mental or psychological disorders by psychological means.” Even though therapy is a great source for treating mental illness, those who don’t struggle from mental illness and are just going through some hardships also tend to go to therapy. Therapy, coming from the words “therapeuein” and “therapeia” meaning “minister treatment medically; healing” has become a very important part of many lives in today’s day, even though the word has been used since the 1950s.
People usually think of “normal” therapy and physical therapy, but there are many more specific types than that. Behavior therapy, for example, is a form of therapy that is focused on learning and understanding one’s normal and abnormal behaviors. Cognitive therapy focuses on what people think rather than what they do, aka emphasising thoughts over actions. Integrative/holistic therapy is where a therapist tailors or changes their approaches and treatment based on the needs of their client. Humanistic therapy focuses on one’s ability to make rational or logical decisions and develops one’s “maximum potential.”
Under humanistic therapy, there’s client-centered, gestalt, and existential therapy. Client-centered, similar to integrative, is when the treatment a therapist uses requires the client to actively involve themselves in it without the therapist being “non-directive and supportive.” Gestalt therapy essentially focuses on the significance of being in the present & accepting responsibility. Finally, existential therapy emphasizes self-determination, the search for meaning, and one’s free will. Psychotherapy basically encompasses all of these, being the discovery of one’s condition, their moods, feelings, thoughts, behaviors, etc.
This all holds such significance because therapy is a safe place for one to explore themselves and their mental state. It offers people a greater understanding of their emotions, feelings, etc. and allows them more confidence, which is why anybody and everybody possible should at the very least consider therapy as an option.
https://www.goodtherapy.org/benefits-of-therapy.html
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/psychotherapy/about/pac-20384616
https://study.com/academy/lesson/client-centered-therapy-by-rogers-techniques-definition-quiz.html
https://www.apa.org/topics/therapy/psychotherapy-approaches
Manufacturing Industry
By: Ethan Schmidt
The manufacturing industry has hundreds of thousands of unfilled positions. There is a shortage of labor that needs to be filled. At the height of the housing crisis from 2007 to 2009, employment in the skilled trades has decreased by 13%. The industry eventually rebounded 6% from 2010 to 2012. The demand was projected to increase drastically in the next 15 years as over 77 million baby boomers retire from the workforce. Workers between the age of 45 and 54 make up 23% of the workforce.
Of course, times have changed drastically since the 1950s when unskilled workers performed over half of all manufacturing jobs. This dropped to 15 % in 2005. While the percentage reflects an evolving economy, it doesn't show the more important issues at hand. A talent shortage survey conducted in 2009 revealed the nation’s most sought-after workers. The top three slots went into electricians, carpenters, and welders.
Many people can begin a rewarding career in the skilled trades in a fraction of the time it takes to earn a traditional degree from a four-year university. You don't have to go to college as long. You will have less debt to pay off and you can start working more earlier. The opportunity is ripe to take advantage of trade school programs. An estimate of 3 million jobs in the US remains vacant, including over a half-million in manufacturing.
The manufacturing industry has hundreds of thousands of unfilled positions. There is a shortage of labor that needs to be filled. At the height of the housing crisis from 2007 to 2009, employment in the skilled trades has decreased by 13%. The industry eventually rebounded 6% from 2010 to 2012. The demand was projected to increase drastically in the next 15 years as over 77 million baby boomers retire from the workforce. Workers between the age of 45 and 54 make up 23% of the workforce.
Of course, times have changed drastically since the 1950s when unskilled workers performed over half of all manufacturing jobs. This dropped to 15 % in 2005. While the percentage reflects an evolving economy, it doesn't show the more important issues at hand. A talent shortage survey conducted in 2009 revealed the nation’s most sought-after workers. The top three slots went into electricians, carpenters, and welders.
Many people can begin a rewarding career in the skilled trades in a fraction of the time it takes to earn a traditional degree from a four-year university. You don't have to go to college as long. You will have less debt to pay off and you can start working more earlier. The opportunity is ripe to take advantage of trade school programs. An estimate of 3 million jobs in the US remains vacant, including over a half-million in manufacturing.
Friday, February 7, 2020
Sports
By: Kelton Kluiter
The top 5 sports with the most fans are soccer, cricket, basketball, field hockey, and tennis. Soccer has the most fans in Europe, Africa, Asia, and America. People enjoy soccer because it is an action packed sport with lots of crazy plays. Soccer's most popular players are Christiano Rinaldo, and Lionel Messi.
The second most popular sport in the world is cricket. Cricket has the most fans in Asia, Australia and the UK. People like watching cricket because it is very suspenseful and challenging. Crickets most popular players are Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and MS Dohni.
Basketball has the most fans in the US, Canada, China, and the Philippines. People enjoy basketball because it is a very fast high paced game with a lot of scoring. Basketball’s most popular players are Lebron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and James Harden.
Field hockey is most popular in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Field hockey is popular in many countries because it is cheap and you can play it wherever. Field hockey’s most popular players are Luciana Aymar and Jamie Dwyer.
Tennis is most popular in Europe, America, and Asia. Tennis is popular because it is an exhilarating, challenging sport. Tennis’s most popular athletes are Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Jokavic.
The top 5 sports with the most fans are soccer, cricket, basketball, field hockey, and tennis. Soccer has the most fans in Europe, Africa, Asia, and America. People enjoy soccer because it is an action packed sport with lots of crazy plays. Soccer's most popular players are Christiano Rinaldo, and Lionel Messi.
The second most popular sport in the world is cricket. Cricket has the most fans in Asia, Australia and the UK. People like watching cricket because it is very suspenseful and challenging. Crickets most popular players are Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and MS Dohni.
Basketball has the most fans in the US, Canada, China, and the Philippines. People enjoy basketball because it is a very fast high paced game with a lot of scoring. Basketball’s most popular players are Lebron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and James Harden.
Field hockey is most popular in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Field hockey is popular in many countries because it is cheap and you can play it wherever. Field hockey’s most popular players are Luciana Aymar and Jamie Dwyer.
Tennis is most popular in Europe, America, and Asia. Tennis is popular because it is an exhilarating, challenging sport. Tennis’s most popular athletes are Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Jokavic.
Malaysia
By: Conner Freerks
In the 18th century, Great Britain made colonies on current day Malaysia. Malaysia became its own country in 1963. In this paper, I will be talking about the location and place, economy, culture, environment, and physical features of Malaysia.
Malaysia is located in the southeastern part of Asia. It is made up of two peninsulas and some small islands. Malaysia is mostly surrounded by water. Malaysia takes up a total of 329, 847 sq. km and are 68 in the world for total area. Malaysia is slightly larger than New Mexico and has a tropical climate. They have many natural resources like tin, petroleum, timber, copper, iron, natural gas, and bauxite. The population across the land is spread out very unevenly. They have to worry about major flooding and tropical storms.
The culture of Malaysia is very diverse. The common ethnicity is Bumiputera (60.2%). The most common religion is Muslim (61.3%). The official language of Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia. The population of Malaysia is 31,809,660. There are about five different cultures combined into the Malaysian culture. The Chinese had some influence like they lead the people in the middle part of Malaysia to live a more consumer society.
In the 18th century, Great Britain made colonies on current day Malaysia. Malaysia became its own country in 1963. In this paper, I will be talking about the location and place, economy, culture, environment, and physical features of Malaysia.
Malaysia is located in the southeastern part of Asia. It is made up of two peninsulas and some small islands. Malaysia is mostly surrounded by water. Malaysia takes up a total of 329, 847 sq. km and are 68 in the world for total area. Malaysia is slightly larger than New Mexico and has a tropical climate. They have many natural resources like tin, petroleum, timber, copper, iron, natural gas, and bauxite. The population across the land is spread out very unevenly. They have to worry about major flooding and tropical storms.
The culture of Malaysia is very diverse. The common ethnicity is Bumiputera (60.2%). The most common religion is Muslim (61.3%). The official language of Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia. The population of Malaysia is 31,809,660. There are about five different cultures combined into the Malaysian culture. The Chinese had some influence like they lead the people in the middle part of Malaysia to live a more consumer society.
Thursday, February 6, 2020
The Iowa Caucuses & Why They’re Important
By: Tess Lampe
The Iowa Democratic Caucuses that took place on February 3rd, 2020 have gotten much attention from the media. These caucuses are very significant, which is why many candidates visit our state so often during the election season. First, politics can be quite complex, especially around this time of year, so I’ll explain what a caucus is.
A caucus, similar to an election, is where political candidates are chosen for presidential elections which later leads to a certain candidate from each party being chosen as well. It is necessary for a candidate being voted on in a caucus to have at least 15% of the votes in a precinct, or district, to move on to the second and final voting. The final vote determines the amount of delegates, or elected representatives, a candidate will have. In simple terms, a caucus chooses a political party’s leaders and possible candidates for office.
The Iowa Caucuses are what start off the election season, which is why they are held with such significance. Many factors have gone into what has increased or decreased the amount of votes for a candidate in the Iowa Caucuses in the past, so it is never exactly sure what will or what will not ensure a win for a certain candidate. Because the Iowa Caucuses are the first step in gaining votes and victories in the season, winning for your political party could possibly make it an easier road ahead. The next main caucuses are in New Hampshire. Therefore, winning in Iowa can easily put you in the running for more votes elsewhere.
Many results of the Iowa Caucuses have not yet been published or released, but the results that are viewable now tell us the amount of delegates some candidates will receive. The top two Democratic candidates who will receive the most delegates include Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders. Based on the amount of votes for each Democratic candidate, Pete Buttigieg has approximately a 95% chance of winning the Iowa Caucuses. Bernie Sanders, having a very close amount of votes to Pete Buttigieg, is close behind and leads in first & final votes.
The Iowa Democratic Caucuses have historically proven to be very important to the election season. This year’s caucuses, even though not all results are out yet, have also proven that there is a tight race between many Democratic candidates. As mentioned before, politics around this time can be confusing to the common people, so make sure to stay updated if you’re interested and vote when the time comes!
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/02/04/us/elections/results-iowa-caucus.html
https://www.thestreet.com/politics/what-is-a-caucus
https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/03/politics/why-iowa-caucuses-are-important/index.html
The Iowa Democratic Caucuses that took place on February 3rd, 2020 have gotten much attention from the media. These caucuses are very significant, which is why many candidates visit our state so often during the election season. First, politics can be quite complex, especially around this time of year, so I’ll explain what a caucus is.
A caucus, similar to an election, is where political candidates are chosen for presidential elections which later leads to a certain candidate from each party being chosen as well. It is necessary for a candidate being voted on in a caucus to have at least 15% of the votes in a precinct, or district, to move on to the second and final voting. The final vote determines the amount of delegates, or elected representatives, a candidate will have. In simple terms, a caucus chooses a political party’s leaders and possible candidates for office.
The Iowa Caucuses are what start off the election season, which is why they are held with such significance. Many factors have gone into what has increased or decreased the amount of votes for a candidate in the Iowa Caucuses in the past, so it is never exactly sure what will or what will not ensure a win for a certain candidate. Because the Iowa Caucuses are the first step in gaining votes and victories in the season, winning for your political party could possibly make it an easier road ahead. The next main caucuses are in New Hampshire. Therefore, winning in Iowa can easily put you in the running for more votes elsewhere.
Many results of the Iowa Caucuses have not yet been published or released, but the results that are viewable now tell us the amount of delegates some candidates will receive. The top two Democratic candidates who will receive the most delegates include Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders. Based on the amount of votes for each Democratic candidate, Pete Buttigieg has approximately a 95% chance of winning the Iowa Caucuses. Bernie Sanders, having a very close amount of votes to Pete Buttigieg, is close behind and leads in first & final votes.
The Iowa Democratic Caucuses have historically proven to be very important to the election season. This year’s caucuses, even though not all results are out yet, have also proven that there is a tight race between many Democratic candidates. As mentioned before, politics around this time can be confusing to the common people, so make sure to stay updated if you’re interested and vote when the time comes!
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/02/04/us/elections/results-iowa-caucus.html
https://www.thestreet.com/politics/what-is-a-caucus
https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/03/politics/why-iowa-caucuses-are-important/index.html
Types of Reading Aloud
By: Brandi Garretson
Types of Reading Aloud
There comes a time in everyone’s high school career when they are asked to read aloud. It happens often enough that there are certain members of the class that distinguish themselves. This time is always made more fun by the fact that you can choose who you want to read. (We always called it popcorn.) Whether you are a bad reader, a good reader, or somewhere in between, you are inevitably called on to read.
The first is, of course, the Actor. This person is almost always involved in theater or spring play. They are dramatic. The person that comes to mind is the person that always insists on being either Romeo or Juliet. The Actor is intense. They aren’t just reading the play. They are living it, breathing it. The Actor is Romeo or Juliet. They are only capable of a dramatic rendition. You know, no matter what I say about the Actor, it wouldn’t be freshman-year English class without an argument about Romeo and Juliet and a cry from the Actor that the class is butchering the dialogue.
Next, is Tongue-Tied Timmy. Now, I have to say it. There is always that student that just cannot read out loud. It doesn’t matter if this person is the smartest person in the school. If they can’t read aloud, they can’t read aloud. There is no question. This person almost always happens to be the victim of a cruel popcorn reading joke. This person gets picked on when the class wants to slow the reading down to avoid homework. (Although it usually doesn’t work.)
This brings me to my final type of reader, the Bully. This person is the one who picks on not-so-great readers. This person picks on the terrible readers, the dramatic retellers, and even the kids that are good at reading. In retrospect, popcorn reading is never really a good time. It’s cruel to make students read aloud, especially when there is a Bully. However, it’s a rite of passage. Everyone’s got to get picked on by the Bully at least once. And to all the Bullies out there: please be patient. Everyone knows that Tongue-Tied Timmy is a bad reader. Even he knows, but there is no excuse to pick on someone who can’t help how they read out loud.
All in all, reading out loud is just an unfortunate time for everyone. (I was always an advocate for reading alone.) It’s unfortunate for the kid that dramatically “performs” the play, it’s unfortunate for those of us who are tongue-tied and can’t even talk during a normal conversation, and it’s unfortunate for the teacher, who has to put up with the class moving at a glacial pace. Next time, just tell your teacher to look up a free Audiobook. It really does save everyone.
Types of Reading Aloud
There comes a time in everyone’s high school career when they are asked to read aloud. It happens often enough that there are certain members of the class that distinguish themselves. This time is always made more fun by the fact that you can choose who you want to read. (We always called it popcorn.) Whether you are a bad reader, a good reader, or somewhere in between, you are inevitably called on to read.
The first is, of course, the Actor. This person is almost always involved in theater or spring play. They are dramatic. The person that comes to mind is the person that always insists on being either Romeo or Juliet. The Actor is intense. They aren’t just reading the play. They are living it, breathing it. The Actor is Romeo or Juliet. They are only capable of a dramatic rendition. You know, no matter what I say about the Actor, it wouldn’t be freshman-year English class without an argument about Romeo and Juliet and a cry from the Actor that the class is butchering the dialogue.
Next, is Tongue-Tied Timmy. Now, I have to say it. There is always that student that just cannot read out loud. It doesn’t matter if this person is the smartest person in the school. If they can’t read aloud, they can’t read aloud. There is no question. This person almost always happens to be the victim of a cruel popcorn reading joke. This person gets picked on when the class wants to slow the reading down to avoid homework. (Although it usually doesn’t work.)
This brings me to my final type of reader, the Bully. This person is the one who picks on not-so-great readers. This person picks on the terrible readers, the dramatic retellers, and even the kids that are good at reading. In retrospect, popcorn reading is never really a good time. It’s cruel to make students read aloud, especially when there is a Bully. However, it’s a rite of passage. Everyone’s got to get picked on by the Bully at least once. And to all the Bullies out there: please be patient. Everyone knows that Tongue-Tied Timmy is a bad reader. Even he knows, but there is no excuse to pick on someone who can’t help how they read out loud.
All in all, reading out loud is just an unfortunate time for everyone. (I was always an advocate for reading alone.) It’s unfortunate for the kid that dramatically “performs” the play, it’s unfortunate for those of us who are tongue-tied and can’t even talk during a normal conversation, and it’s unfortunate for the teacher, who has to put up with the class moving at a glacial pace. Next time, just tell your teacher to look up a free Audiobook. It really does save everyone.
Types of Math Teachers
By: Katie Stirling
There’s a different type of teacher for every classroom, especially in math classes. Some may run into all these types or just one. It affects how much you like math class and how well you know the material. Some teachers are better for certain students, while others are worse.
The first type is the involved. These math teachers have notes everyday on what needs to be learned that day. They assign homework almost everyday to make sure their students know the material. They are typically very organized and are good at getting grades in the grade book. Most students will learn the best from these teachers.
Another type is the non-involved teacher. They are about the opposite of the involved type. They give you the material and tell you what needs to be known. However, they don’t teach their students what needs to be learned. They expect them to learn it themselves. Sometimes they will show videos for the students to learn that way. They may assign homework once in a while, but rarely. They aren’t very organized and check up on their students the least amount as possible.
Students typically don’t learn very well with these teachers.
The third type is the in-between teacher. They are involved to an extent. They will sometimes show videos instead of teaching it. They may think the video does well at involving all of the material. They usually have teaching notes, but let the students work independently. They give homework everyday, but give time in class to get it done. Some students may prefer this while others will not.
These are just some of the math teachers you will run into. There are definitely more specific ones people may encounter.
There’s a different type of teacher for every classroom, especially in math classes. Some may run into all these types or just one. It affects how much you like math class and how well you know the material. Some teachers are better for certain students, while others are worse.
The first type is the involved. These math teachers have notes everyday on what needs to be learned that day. They assign homework almost everyday to make sure their students know the material. They are typically very organized and are good at getting grades in the grade book. Most students will learn the best from these teachers.
Another type is the non-involved teacher. They are about the opposite of the involved type. They give you the material and tell you what needs to be known. However, they don’t teach their students what needs to be learned. They expect them to learn it themselves. Sometimes they will show videos for the students to learn that way. They may assign homework once in a while, but rarely. They aren’t very organized and check up on their students the least amount as possible.
Students typically don’t learn very well with these teachers.
The third type is the in-between teacher. They are involved to an extent. They will sometimes show videos instead of teaching it. They may think the video does well at involving all of the material. They usually have teaching notes, but let the students work independently. They give homework everyday, but give time in class to get it done. Some students may prefer this while others will not.
These are just some of the math teachers you will run into. There are definitely more specific ones people may encounter.
2020 NFL Draft Prospects: Quarterbacks
By: Cole Negen
Now that the Super Bowl is over, the casual football fans will begin make way for football geeks such as myself. The NFL draft is in about 2 ½ months. Until then, I get to look at each player individually, and project where I see them ending up, and how good of an NFL prospect they will end up. I plan on taking a look at each position for this upcoming draft, starting with quarterbacks.
Joe Burrow
Starting at the top, Burrow is the clear favorite to go first overall. The Bengals are looking to move on at the QB position and Burrow is an Ohio native, it’s just too perfect a fit. There’s no doubt he’s the best QB in the draft. He is extremely accurate, as he set the NCAA record for completion percentage this last year. His arm strength is good, but not great. An ideal situation for Burrow would be a West Coast offense, where he can let his quick decision making and accuracy be the feature of his game. Unlike some West Coast QBs, however, who get stuck being a “game-manager”, Burrow has decent mobility and an ability to extend plays that really make him stand out in that department. He is like a more athletic Tom Brady, and he should be starting for Cincinnati on week 1.
Tua Tagovailoa
Another Hawaiian QB! Hopefully Tua is in for a much better NFL experience than Marcus Mariota is though. Tagovailoa is a slicer. He moves the ball down the field in big chunks, whether it’s with his feet, extending the play, or throwing the ball down the field. He makes really quick decisions, not usually spending a lot of time sitting in the pocket. His mechanics are very polished for someone with not very much experience. He has great accuracy. Very rarely do you see one of his receivers have to make a wild catch to make up for him being off the mark. His throwing ability doesn’t have a ton of upside. In fact, I don’t see how he can much more he can improve his game in that area. His arm doesn’t have a ton of juice, and I could see a really good defense frustrating him by making him throw the ball into spaces that good secondaries will eat him alive in. Nevertheless, Tua is a very good pick for a team looking to reestablish who they are.
Justin Herbert
Unlike the 2 above him, Herbert still has a little ways to go.
Now that the Super Bowl is over, the casual football fans will begin make way for football geeks such as myself. The NFL draft is in about 2 ½ months. Until then, I get to look at each player individually, and project where I see them ending up, and how good of an NFL prospect they will end up. I plan on taking a look at each position for this upcoming draft, starting with quarterbacks.
Joe Burrow
Starting at the top, Burrow is the clear favorite to go first overall. The Bengals are looking to move on at the QB position and Burrow is an Ohio native, it’s just too perfect a fit. There’s no doubt he’s the best QB in the draft. He is extremely accurate, as he set the NCAA record for completion percentage this last year. His arm strength is good, but not great. An ideal situation for Burrow would be a West Coast offense, where he can let his quick decision making and accuracy be the feature of his game. Unlike some West Coast QBs, however, who get stuck being a “game-manager”, Burrow has decent mobility and an ability to extend plays that really make him stand out in that department. He is like a more athletic Tom Brady, and he should be starting for Cincinnati on week 1.
Tua Tagovailoa
Another Hawaiian QB! Hopefully Tua is in for a much better NFL experience than Marcus Mariota is though. Tagovailoa is a slicer. He moves the ball down the field in big chunks, whether it’s with his feet, extending the play, or throwing the ball down the field. He makes really quick decisions, not usually spending a lot of time sitting in the pocket. His mechanics are very polished for someone with not very much experience. He has great accuracy. Very rarely do you see one of his receivers have to make a wild catch to make up for him being off the mark. His throwing ability doesn’t have a ton of upside. In fact, I don’t see how he can much more he can improve his game in that area. His arm doesn’t have a ton of juice, and I could see a really good defense frustrating him by making him throw the ball into spaces that good secondaries will eat him alive in. Nevertheless, Tua is a very good pick for a team looking to reestablish who they are.
Justin Herbert
Unlike the 2 above him, Herbert still has a little ways to go.
Athletics in High School
By: Ethan Schmidt
Athletics have been a big thing in high school for a long time now. Many get involved in high school sports just because they love playing the game, but there are other reasons other people play them. There are significant benefits of extracurricular activities. One is community representation. Students who participate in high school sports learn the benefit of representing their community.
Other reasons to play are fitness and improved athletics. Students who go out for athletics lower their weight and body mass. Students said that they are less likely to participate in unhealthy or risky behavior when they are playing sports. The Department or Education found that students who don't go out for sports in high school are 49% more likely to use drugs. A study found out that students who played sports tended to have a higher GPA than those who don't go out for sports.
Extracurricular activities improve your social relationships, leadership skills, and time management. Students who go out often create close relationships with others on the team. These relationships are beneficial to your mental, emotional, and physical health in your high school years. As you advance through the ranks of a high school team, you learn more leadership skills. You set examples and often provide guidance on and off the field. Practice and games take up a lot of player’s time. Athletes must learn time management skills to get their homework and stuff finished.
Athletics have been a big thing in high school for a long time now. Many get involved in high school sports just because they love playing the game, but there are other reasons other people play them. There are significant benefits of extracurricular activities. One is community representation. Students who participate in high school sports learn the benefit of representing their community.
Other reasons to play are fitness and improved athletics. Students who go out for athletics lower their weight and body mass. Students said that they are less likely to participate in unhealthy or risky behavior when they are playing sports. The Department or Education found that students who don't go out for sports in high school are 49% more likely to use drugs. A study found out that students who played sports tended to have a higher GPA than those who don't go out for sports.
Extracurricular activities improve your social relationships, leadership skills, and time management. Students who go out often create close relationships with others on the team. These relationships are beneficial to your mental, emotional, and physical health in your high school years. As you advance through the ranks of a high school team, you learn more leadership skills. You set examples and often provide guidance on and off the field. Practice and games take up a lot of player’s time. Athletes must learn time management skills to get their homework and stuff finished.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Types of Golfers
By: Katie Stirling
In the sport of golf, there are many types of people you will come across. Each person has a different level of competitiveness. Some people are more shy than others. Other people are very strict rule followers. Sometimes you will encounter one or several of these types of people while golfing.
The first type are the competitive ones. These people typically want only themselves to succeed. They get happy when their competitors fail, whether they show it vividly or barely at all. They get upset when they don’t do well and when others do. Some people hide their competitiveness better than others, while some don’t hide it at all. These types of people are seen in all sports.
The next type of golfer is the strict one. These people are usually above average golfers. They typically carry a rule book around with them on the course and have most of the rules memorized. They watch what everyone is doing and sometimes even count other people’s strokes to make sure they aren’t cheating. They might do this to make sure their scores are higher, showing the competitive side of them. Otherwise they might do it just because it’s morally right.
Another type of golfer is the cheater. These people do exactly what it sounds like: cheat. They might be insecure about how many strokes they get or might just be competitive. They lie about how many strokes they had on either a few holes or sometimes all of them. This can be very noticeable sometimes. Obviously if someone is getting seven or eight strokes on every other hole, you’re going to notice. The strict golfer will typically approach the cheaters about their scores.
These are only a few of the types of golfers there are. Of course, there are so many types of athletes in every sport. Each of them can be different in several ways.
In the sport of golf, there are many types of people you will come across. Each person has a different level of competitiveness. Some people are more shy than others. Other people are very strict rule followers. Sometimes you will encounter one or several of these types of people while golfing.
The first type are the competitive ones. These people typically want only themselves to succeed. They get happy when their competitors fail, whether they show it vividly or barely at all. They get upset when they don’t do well and when others do. Some people hide their competitiveness better than others, while some don’t hide it at all. These types of people are seen in all sports.
The next type of golfer is the strict one. These people are usually above average golfers. They typically carry a rule book around with them on the course and have most of the rules memorized. They watch what everyone is doing and sometimes even count other people’s strokes to make sure they aren’t cheating. They might do this to make sure their scores are higher, showing the competitive side of them. Otherwise they might do it just because it’s morally right.
Another type of golfer is the cheater. These people do exactly what it sounds like: cheat. They might be insecure about how many strokes they get or might just be competitive. They lie about how many strokes they had on either a few holes or sometimes all of them. This can be very noticeable sometimes. Obviously if someone is getting seven or eight strokes on every other hole, you’re going to notice. The strict golfer will typically approach the cheaters about their scores.
These are only a few of the types of golfers there are. Of course, there are so many types of athletes in every sport. Each of them can be different in several ways.
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