By: Katie Stirling
People write papers in many different ways. Some have to sharpen their pencil every 2 minutes while others zone everyone out the whole class period. These things depend on what you’re writing with, what your topic is, etc.
The first type of writer is the pencil sharpener. These people use the classic #2 pencil and refuse to use mechanical ones. They get very annoying with all the noise they make. They barely have enough time to get their thoughts onto paper because of their inconvenient pencil. Some of these people only do this so they don’t have to do their work.
Another type of writer is the gripper. This person grips their pencil so hard that you can hear it from across the room. The sound of their lead hitting their paper can sometimes distract you from writing yours. They don’t even realize that they have a death grip on their pencil. By the end of the class period they have an indent on their finger that holds the pencil.
The zoned in person is another type of writer. These people get in the zone when they start to write. They know exactly what their topic is and what they want to write about it. They spend the whole time getting their thoughts on paper. They don’t waste any time and don’t listen to anyone during work days. They might put in headphones to zone out everyone, or even ask to go into the hallway to focus.
The last type of writer is the question-asker. These people might get confused and not know how to start or how to continue their paper. They’re always raising their hand to ask for the teacher’s help.
These are only some of the types of writers. These can vary from person to person and there are many more types.
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Types of People in a Study Hall
By: Grace Litterer
I am going to be honest. I am running out of ideas. I have done every “Types of” article that I can think of. This is the only thing I have left. However, considering that I have plenty of study halls, this seems like a good topic. Anyways, enough background. It’s time to start this list.
The first type of person is, unsurprisingly, the Procrastinator. Yes, this person is a classic in all aspects of school. Procrastinators are in their prime during study halls. Yes, when is a better time to procrastinate than during a free period of complete silence? These people can often be identified by the pile of homework sitting in front of them and the blank look on their face. Yes, this person stares around, at the walls, at the floor, at the people around them, at anything. This person will often distract the people around them as well. They will talk about anything and everything. All they need is a distraction and they are not above providing it themselves.
The next type of person is the Moviegoer. This person only uses study halls for movie watching time. They take advantage of the free wifi and complete silence. This person has it all. They have accounts for Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Youtube, and any other streaming service available. Moviegoers use their school time for things they can actually use in life, or so they say. Yes, they won’t know about the Pythagorean Theorem or compound sentences, but they will have seen every movie ever made. I mean, really, do these people not experience stress about classes or have any motivation to do well in school? Honestly, how do they do it? If I could get just an ounce of this “I don’t care” attitude, it would be such a peaceful life. Message to all those Moviegoers out there: I am envious of you.
Well, I have a lot more to say on this topic, but I have reached my writing limit. I will have to continue this series another time. Tune in next week for another “thrilling” installment of Types of People in a Study Hall.
I am going to be honest. I am running out of ideas. I have done every “Types of” article that I can think of. This is the only thing I have left. However, considering that I have plenty of study halls, this seems like a good topic. Anyways, enough background. It’s time to start this list.
The first type of person is, unsurprisingly, the Procrastinator. Yes, this person is a classic in all aspects of school. Procrastinators are in their prime during study halls. Yes, when is a better time to procrastinate than during a free period of complete silence? These people can often be identified by the pile of homework sitting in front of them and the blank look on their face. Yes, this person stares around, at the walls, at the floor, at the people around them, at anything. This person will often distract the people around them as well. They will talk about anything and everything. All they need is a distraction and they are not above providing it themselves.
The next type of person is the Moviegoer. This person only uses study halls for movie watching time. They take advantage of the free wifi and complete silence. This person has it all. They have accounts for Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Youtube, and any other streaming service available. Moviegoers use their school time for things they can actually use in life, or so they say. Yes, they won’t know about the Pythagorean Theorem or compound sentences, but they will have seen every movie ever made. I mean, really, do these people not experience stress about classes or have any motivation to do well in school? Honestly, how do they do it? If I could get just an ounce of this “I don’t care” attitude, it would be such a peaceful life. Message to all those Moviegoers out there: I am envious of you.
Well, I have a lot more to say on this topic, but I have reached my writing limit. I will have to continue this series another time. Tune in next week for another “thrilling” installment of Types of People in a Study Hall.
Summer Olympics
By: Ethan Schmidt
It's that time again. The time that happens every four years. The 2020 summer olympics is taking place in Japan's capital Tokyo. This is Tokyo’s second time hosting the summer olympics. The last time they had it was 56 years ago. There are a few more sports taking place this time such as skateboarding, karate, surfing, and sport climbing. There will be plenty of classics to watch as well.
The summer olympics will start July 24 and go until August 9. The opening ceremony is July 24, and the closing is August 9. Most of the big swimming events will take place the first week and the track and field will take place the second week.
This time Tokyo is looking to many of its pre existing facilities to stage the summer events. They have been renovating and rebuilding wherever they can. Or 43 venues, 25 were already standing, while 8 are new. The Nippon Budokan is getting fixed up as the sight of judo competition and karate.
The decision to host the 2020 summer Olympics at Tokyo was determined back in 2013 in Argentina. The three final contenders were Istanbull, Madrid, and Tokyo. Tokyo ended with the most votes 60 to 36 when it was narrowed down to Istanbull and Tokyo. Hosting the Olympics is a complex proposition for any city. It offers potential economic upsides, thanks to increased construction, investment, and tourism. Many cities struggle to make use of all the buildings after.
In 1964, Tokyo was the first Asian city to host the games. They were initially supposed to host it in 1960, but the geopolitics of the area needed a shift. The 1964 games were actually held in October due to Japan’s midsummer heat and September typhoon season.
It's that time again. The time that happens every four years. The 2020 summer olympics is taking place in Japan's capital Tokyo. This is Tokyo’s second time hosting the summer olympics. The last time they had it was 56 years ago. There are a few more sports taking place this time such as skateboarding, karate, surfing, and sport climbing. There will be plenty of classics to watch as well.
The summer olympics will start July 24 and go until August 9. The opening ceremony is July 24, and the closing is August 9. Most of the big swimming events will take place the first week and the track and field will take place the second week.
This time Tokyo is looking to many of its pre existing facilities to stage the summer events. They have been renovating and rebuilding wherever they can. Or 43 venues, 25 were already standing, while 8 are new. The Nippon Budokan is getting fixed up as the sight of judo competition and karate.
The decision to host the 2020 summer Olympics at Tokyo was determined back in 2013 in Argentina. The three final contenders were Istanbull, Madrid, and Tokyo. Tokyo ended with the most votes 60 to 36 when it was narrowed down to Istanbull and Tokyo. Hosting the Olympics is a complex proposition for any city. It offers potential economic upsides, thanks to increased construction, investment, and tourism. Many cities struggle to make use of all the buildings after.
In 1964, Tokyo was the first Asian city to host the games. They were initially supposed to host it in 1960, but the geopolitics of the area needed a shift. The 1964 games were actually held in October due to Japan’s midsummer heat and September typhoon season.
Metal
By: Dianna Schild
Metal is a very known thing in our world. It makes up mostly everything that we use on a daily basis. Besides the fact that that metal is a very well known thing in this world, there are many different types of metal not just one kind. According to the reading in the article that someone has posted “Metal is a material that, when freshly prepared, polished, or fractured, shows a lustrous appearance, and conducts electricity and heat relatively well. Metals are typically malleable. They can be hammered into thin sheets or ductile can be drawn into wires.
“A metal is a material that, when freshly prepared, polished, or fractured, shows a lustrous appearance, and conducts electricity and heat relatively well. Metals are typically malleable or ductile.
The next time you hold something that is made of metal or that you think is metal, think about how many people touched it and how many different metals there are.
“A metal is a material that, when freshly prepared, polished, or fractured, shows a lustrous appearance, and conducts electricity and heat relatively well. Metals are typically malleable or ductile.
The next time you hold something that is made of metal or that you think is metal, think about how many people touched it and how many different metals there are.
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The Bachelor
By: Kelton Kluiter
Last week on the bachelor…. Last week was hometown week and it was full of drama to say the least. Peter started off with Hannah and Madison which seem like the two front runners. Their visits go quite well but Madison has something that she needs to tell Peter and she can’t work up the courage to tell him yet. Hannah’s visit goes just about perfect. Peter really likes her parents and he tells her dad that he is falling in love with her.
Kelsey’s date comes and it goes quite well too. I was surprised at how well it went. Peter really liked her parents and her parents really seemed to like him as well. They made sure to tell him how evident it is that she is in love with him and he better not break her heart… (Spoiler alert) he sends her home later in the episode. It seemed to have caught everyone off guard cause everyone was expecting him to send Victoria home after their awful experience.
On Peter and Victoria’s hometown date it started off really well. They seemed super happy but with their history of always finding a way to argue you knew something was bound to happen. One of Peter’s ex girlfriends came up to Peter and warned him about Victoria. How she isn’t a good person and he just needs to be careful. He doesn’t know what to think and he is shocked.
When Peter gets to Victoria’s house he asks to talk before going into the house and that is where it all went downhill. Victoria is stunned by the fact that Peter even tried believing his ex. She storms off and is so frustrated. She comes back and they talk it over and both apologize. In the end he still doesn’t meet her parents and everyone is expecting Victoria to be sent home…. But nope, Peter keeps it interesting and keeps Victoria. Stay tuned for next weeks summary.
Last week on the bachelor…. Last week was hometown week and it was full of drama to say the least. Peter started off with Hannah and Madison which seem like the two front runners. Their visits go quite well but Madison has something that she needs to tell Peter and she can’t work up the courage to tell him yet. Hannah’s visit goes just about perfect. Peter really likes her parents and he tells her dad that he is falling in love with her.
Kelsey’s date comes and it goes quite well too. I was surprised at how well it went. Peter really liked her parents and her parents really seemed to like him as well. They made sure to tell him how evident it is that she is in love with him and he better not break her heart… (Spoiler alert) he sends her home later in the episode. It seemed to have caught everyone off guard cause everyone was expecting him to send Victoria home after their awful experience.
On Peter and Victoria’s hometown date it started off really well. They seemed super happy but with their history of always finding a way to argue you knew something was bound to happen. One of Peter’s ex girlfriends came up to Peter and warned him about Victoria. How she isn’t a good person and he just needs to be careful. He doesn’t know what to think and he is shocked.
When Peter gets to Victoria’s house he asks to talk before going into the house and that is where it all went downhill. Victoria is stunned by the fact that Peter even tried believing his ex. She storms off and is so frustrated. She comes back and they talk it over and both apologize. In the end he still doesn’t meet her parents and everyone is expecting Victoria to be sent home…. But nope, Peter keeps it interesting and keeps Victoria. Stay tuned for next weeks summary.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Types of Grandparents
By: Katie Stirling
There are many different types of grandparents. Some spoil their grandchildren while others aren’t the nicest. It depends how much time you spend with them and how involved they are in your life. Many people aren’t in contact with some of their grandparents, while others see them daily.
The first type is the nice grandparent. These are typically the grandmas. These grandmas spoil their grandchildren every time they see them. They buy them things, big or small, they give them money for food, shopping, or whatever they want to spend it on. They always make them food and sent it home with them every time they come over. They try to make you as happy as you can be.
The next type is the mean grandparent. These could be the grandpas, but also grandmas too. These grandparents still love their grandkids, but don’t show it very well. They might criticize them sometimes, but don’t realize it. These grandparents don’t buy you things very often and don’t give you food or anything.
Another type of grandparent is the one that always tries to teach you a lesson. They think they know what you’re thinking all the time, and even if they’re right it can get annoying. They pick out your mistakes and try to tell you how to fix them. They love you a lot, but get a little caught up in solving your problems.
These are just some types of grandparents. Of course, there are many more. Each grandparent is different and can be many types.
There are many different types of grandparents. Some spoil their grandchildren while others aren’t the nicest. It depends how much time you spend with them and how involved they are in your life. Many people aren’t in contact with some of their grandparents, while others see them daily.
The first type is the nice grandparent. These are typically the grandmas. These grandmas spoil their grandchildren every time they see them. They buy them things, big or small, they give them money for food, shopping, or whatever they want to spend it on. They always make them food and sent it home with them every time they come over. They try to make you as happy as you can be.
The next type is the mean grandparent. These could be the grandpas, but also grandmas too. These grandparents still love their grandkids, but don’t show it very well. They might criticize them sometimes, but don’t realize it. These grandparents don’t buy you things very often and don’t give you food or anything.
Another type of grandparent is the one that always tries to teach you a lesson. They think they know what you’re thinking all the time, and even if they’re right it can get annoying. They pick out your mistakes and try to tell you how to fix them. They love you a lot, but get a little caught up in solving your problems.
These are just some types of grandparents. Of course, there are many more. Each grandparent is different and can be many types.
2020 NFL Draft Prospects: Wide Receivers
By: Cole Negen
I’m taking at players for each position who will be selected in the upcoming NFL draft. Today, I am taking a look at wide receivers
Ceedee Lamb - Oklahoma
Lamb is probably the best WR I’ve seen come out of college, for sure in the last 5 years, and maybe last 10 years. He has no obvious weak spots in his game, outside of his tall, skinny body frame. He is maybe the best WR I’ve seen after the catch since Sammy Watkins. He is super nimble, able to wiggle his way out of a lot of tackles, and more often than not turns minimal plays into big plays pretty effortlessly. His route running is very good, he has great hands, he can make contested catches, and he is an absolute nightmare of a deep threat. He is a freak of nature with insane leaping ability and top end speed. There really isn’t much to say about him, and the only thing that is going to keep him from being selected is going to be the stigma of drafting a WR with an early draft pick.
Jerry Jeudy - Alabama
So I have Jeudy below Lamb here, but it is completely personal preference. In fact, most people would put Jeudy above Lamb. All of what I said above on how Lamb is one of the best WRs I’ve seen enter the draft in a while, applies in the exact same fashion for Jeudy. Jeudy trumps Lamb in the speed and route running departments. While Lamb’s speed and route running are very good, no doubt, Jeudy’s ability in both categories is something I’ve never seen before. I’ve never seen a receiver that is A) fast enough to pull away from literally everyone on the field, and B) still has the ability to stop and start his route in the blink of an eye. His feet are a wonder to look at. There is no way that you will be able to guard him straight up at the next level, you are going to have to rotate a safety to his side. He, like Lamb, is also very tall, and very skinny. Unlike Lamb, however, I think this affects Jeudy’s game more. He doesn’t often make tough catches with a defender on him, and he isn’t much of a red-zone threat with the ball. But, that is absolutely no reason to take away from his hands, which are great, and his athletic ability. He should go right around where Lamb is taken.
Types of Studiers (Part 2)
By: Grace Litterer
As promised, I am going to write a sequel, or perhaps a continuation, of last week’s blog. Now, I addressed the important, well-known studiers last week, but there are some high school classics that have yet to be addressed. Yes, we have to pay homage to two more studiers. However, we have to remember the Distracted Ditz and the Quizlet god. They are important.
The first is, of course, the We-Have-A-Test-Today studier. Now, you have probably already figured out what I am talking about, but I need to clarify. Every class has this person. I’ve been this person in a few classes. This student, of course, forgets that there is a test. They spend the night in blissful ignorance. They have no idea that their grade is about to tank. Then, in the morning, when they realize that there is a test, what a feeling! The plummeting feeling of realizing you are going to spend the next 45 minutes in complete and total confusion can’t be replicated by anything. What a horrible feeling. This person spends whatever amount of time they have left cramming. Studying 1 minute for a chapter test you have been going over for weeks doesn’t really cut it.
The other classic studier is the Couldn’t-Care-Less studier. I want to clarify. This person doesn’t actually study. No, they completely ignore the fact that the next day is anything but a normal class period. This is the person that has given up on the test, given up on the class, and given up on school. Frankly, this person couldn’t care less. I often experience these people in math classes. Yes, this person knows there is a math test over trig functions, but they just don’t care. Instead of trying to make up for what they didn’t learn, or weren’t taught, in class, they just don’t try. (Honestly, who hasn’t been there though?)
In conclusion to this lovely two-part series, I would like to say that studiers come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of procrastination. Yes, these people are an important part of what makes the school system work. And next time you have a test, I urge you to study, instead of laying on your textbook and trying to learn through osmosis as I am sure some We-Have-A-Test-Today studiers have done in the past.
As promised, I am going to write a sequel, or perhaps a continuation, of last week’s blog. Now, I addressed the important, well-known studiers last week, but there are some high school classics that have yet to be addressed. Yes, we have to pay homage to two more studiers. However, we have to remember the Distracted Ditz and the Quizlet god. They are important.
The first is, of course, the We-Have-A-Test-Today studier. Now, you have probably already figured out what I am talking about, but I need to clarify. Every class has this person. I’ve been this person in a few classes. This student, of course, forgets that there is a test. They spend the night in blissful ignorance. They have no idea that their grade is about to tank. Then, in the morning, when they realize that there is a test, what a feeling! The plummeting feeling of realizing you are going to spend the next 45 minutes in complete and total confusion can’t be replicated by anything. What a horrible feeling. This person spends whatever amount of time they have left cramming. Studying 1 minute for a chapter test you have been going over for weeks doesn’t really cut it.
The other classic studier is the Couldn’t-Care-Less studier. I want to clarify. This person doesn’t actually study. No, they completely ignore the fact that the next day is anything but a normal class period. This is the person that has given up on the test, given up on the class, and given up on school. Frankly, this person couldn’t care less. I often experience these people in math classes. Yes, this person knows there is a math test over trig functions, but they just don’t care. Instead of trying to make up for what they didn’t learn, or weren’t taught, in class, they just don’t try. (Honestly, who hasn’t been there though?)
In conclusion to this lovely two-part series, I would like to say that studiers come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of procrastination. Yes, these people are an important part of what makes the school system work. And next time you have a test, I urge you to study, instead of laying on your textbook and trying to learn through osmosis as I am sure some We-Have-A-Test-Today studiers have done in the past.
Summer
By: Janet Borchardt
I walked out my back door, and instantly was hit by the humidity of the summer morning. The air was thick with smells of freshly mowed grass, blooming flowers, and morning dew. The low sun streamed across our yard, rising slowly through the thick haze of morning air. I walked through the grass, towards our prairie. My sandaled feet got pretty wet and grassy, as I patiently made my way through our lawn.
In my hand, there was a clear, washed out old peanut butter jar with a monarch butterfly, delicately designed with an intriguing mix of orange, black, and white, weakly climbing around and fluttering about inside. It had just become a butterfly. For as long as I can remember, my sister, Rachel, and I found little yellow, black, and white striped monarch caterpillars and raised them in a bright and safe sitting room in our house. To feed them, we placed butterfly milkweed leaves, oozing at breaks in the stem with nature’s white sticky milk, inside the jars with holes punched in the lid, so they can breathe. My dad has worked all his life doing all he can to keep pollinators, including the monarch butterfly, alive, because they truly fuel everything in this world. Rachel and I spent our young summers looking all over the expanse of our prairie for these little caterpillars, just so we could do our part to help out the Earth. This was belief I grew up hearing Dad talk about and spend his weeks working to help, and that I would develop too.
I walked the long, mowed grassy trails until I found a green, tall milkweed plant, its’ leaves cupped and shaped like an eye, to release the butterfly on. Before I opened the jar, I started to worry about whether or not this small creature would survive, or whether it would end up victim to a car or bird, like I had seen so many end up as before. I decided to move past this fear, because releasing it can make a small, but meaningful impact on the environment. I carefully unscrewed the yellow lid of the jar, and tilted it slightly until the monarch made its way outside onto the leaves of the milkweed plant. As I watched it crawl up the stem, I looked out to see hundreds of butterflies, bees, and dragonflies flying above the prairie grasses. The butterfly was no longer one, for it had joined this amazing population of all the creatures that sustain our plants and Earth. I had helped it through its weak and vulnerable stages in life, so it could make it to this important stage of its existence. The wind rustled through the golden and green native grasses and bright flowers, in their yellows and purples. Then and there, I gained an appreciation for how beautiful and special this place we call home is. The Earth has given us so much and I took on the belief that I would do everything in my power to fight to keep the Earth as remarkable as it was through my eyes at this moment.
I walked out my back door, and instantly was hit by the humidity of the summer morning. The air was thick with smells of freshly mowed grass, blooming flowers, and morning dew. The low sun streamed across our yard, rising slowly through the thick haze of morning air. I walked through the grass, towards our prairie. My sandaled feet got pretty wet and grassy, as I patiently made my way through our lawn.
In my hand, there was a clear, washed out old peanut butter jar with a monarch butterfly, delicately designed with an intriguing mix of orange, black, and white, weakly climbing around and fluttering about inside. It had just become a butterfly. For as long as I can remember, my sister, Rachel, and I found little yellow, black, and white striped monarch caterpillars and raised them in a bright and safe sitting room in our house. To feed them, we placed butterfly milkweed leaves, oozing at breaks in the stem with nature’s white sticky milk, inside the jars with holes punched in the lid, so they can breathe. My dad has worked all his life doing all he can to keep pollinators, including the monarch butterfly, alive, because they truly fuel everything in this world. Rachel and I spent our young summers looking all over the expanse of our prairie for these little caterpillars, just so we could do our part to help out the Earth. This was belief I grew up hearing Dad talk about and spend his weeks working to help, and that I would develop too.
I walked the long, mowed grassy trails until I found a green, tall milkweed plant, its’ leaves cupped and shaped like an eye, to release the butterfly on. Before I opened the jar, I started to worry about whether or not this small creature would survive, or whether it would end up victim to a car or bird, like I had seen so many end up as before. I decided to move past this fear, because releasing it can make a small, but meaningful impact on the environment. I carefully unscrewed the yellow lid of the jar, and tilted it slightly until the monarch made its way outside onto the leaves of the milkweed plant. As I watched it crawl up the stem, I looked out to see hundreds of butterflies, bees, and dragonflies flying above the prairie grasses. The butterfly was no longer one, for it had joined this amazing population of all the creatures that sustain our plants and Earth. I had helped it through its weak and vulnerable stages in life, so it could make it to this important stage of its existence. The wind rustled through the golden and green native grasses and bright flowers, in their yellows and purples. Then and there, I gained an appreciation for how beautiful and special this place we call home is. The Earth has given us so much and I took on the belief that I would do everything in my power to fight to keep the Earth as remarkable as it was through my eyes at this moment.
CDC
By: Ethan Schmidt
The CDC is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a new coronavirus which was first detected in China. Chinese health officials have reported tens of thousands of cases in China. Some person to person spread of the virus has been detected outside of China. The US reported the first person to person spread with the virus on January 30, 2020. The International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. The coronaviruses are a large family or viruses that are commonly found in many species of animals like camels, cattle, cats, and bats. It is rare for the coronavirus to infect people.
It has been detected in the US from travelers. But at this time it is not currently spreading in the US. The US has taken steps related to travel in response to the growing public health threat. It has suspended entry of foreign nationals who have visited China within the past two weeks.
The CDC recommends getting a flu vaccine and taking everyday preventative actions to help stop the spread of germs. If you are a healthcare provider, be on the lookout for people who have recently from China and have respiratory systems. If you are a healthcare provider caring for a Coronavirus patient, take care of yourself and follow recommended procedures.
The CDC is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a new coronavirus which was first detected in China. Chinese health officials have reported tens of thousands of cases in China. Some person to person spread of the virus has been detected outside of China. The US reported the first person to person spread with the virus on January 30, 2020. The International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. The coronaviruses are a large family or viruses that are commonly found in many species of animals like camels, cattle, cats, and bats. It is rare for the coronavirus to infect people.
It has been detected in the US from travelers. But at this time it is not currently spreading in the US. The US has taken steps related to travel in response to the growing public health threat. It has suspended entry of foreign nationals who have visited China within the past two weeks.
The CDC recommends getting a flu vaccine and taking everyday preventative actions to help stop the spread of germs. If you are a healthcare provider, be on the lookout for people who have recently from China and have respiratory systems. If you are a healthcare provider caring for a Coronavirus patient, take care of yourself and follow recommended procedures.
Friday, February 14, 2020
Why Should We Recycle?
By: Ainsley Lovrien
Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. Recycling is easy to do and really makes a difference to the environment.
Recycling conserves resources. When we recycle, materials are converted into new products, reducing the need to consume natural resources which help to protect natural habitats for the future. Extracting these raw materials from the earth’s core releases harmful gases into the atmosphere. Recycling scrap metal and reusing plastic, for example, reduces the need for natural resources.
Recycling saves energy. Using recycled materials in the manufacturing process uses less energy than that is required for producing new products from raw materials. Recycling helps protect the environment.
Recycling reduces the need for refining, processing, and extracting raw materials that creates air and water pollution. Along with saving energy, recycling also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which helps to prevent climate change.
Recycling reduces landfill. When we recycle, recyclable materials are reprocessed into new products, and as a result the amount of garbage sent to landfill sites decreases which reduces emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. Recycling is easy to do and really makes a difference to the environment.
Recycling conserves resources. When we recycle, materials are converted into new products, reducing the need to consume natural resources which help to protect natural habitats for the future. Extracting these raw materials from the earth’s core releases harmful gases into the atmosphere. Recycling scrap metal and reusing plastic, for example, reduces the need for natural resources.
Recycling saves energy. Using recycled materials in the manufacturing process uses less energy than that is required for producing new products from raw materials. Recycling helps protect the environment.
Recycling reduces the need for refining, processing, and extracting raw materials that creates air and water pollution. Along with saving energy, recycling also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which helps to prevent climate change.
Recycling reduces landfill. When we recycle, recyclable materials are reprocessed into new products, and as a result the amount of garbage sent to landfill sites decreases which reduces emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
Pep Rally
By: Katie Stirling
During the school year, we have many pep rallies. These are held for different occasions. Whether it’s homecoming, Veteran’s Day, a holiday, or a special occasion, many different things happen throughout the school year.
We recently had a pep rally for the winter sports. This was held on February 10th. Everyone got together in the gym during tribe time. We recognized those who dedicate their time to a certain sport during the winter season. These sports included wrestling, girls’ basketball, and boys’ basketball.
The publications class is in charge of these pep rallies. We had a fun introduction and threw out glow sticks to the students. The cheerleaders then did a cheer to involve the crowd a little bit. We moved to wrestling after this.
The wrestlers came down and were introduced. Cole told a little about their season and their upcoming dates. After this, they had a competition and split into teams. Each person had to spin and make a layup at the opposite hoop. They then showed the hype video made by publication students. We moved on to girls’ basketball.
The team was introduced by Chloe and Emma. They talked about our season so far and our upcoming dates. We showed our hype video after this and moved on to the boys’ team.
They were introduced by Cooper and he talked a little about how the season is going. They also had a hype video.
After this was done, the boys and girls basketball teams came down to play a game. They had to be the fastest to pop balloons with each others’ help in order to win.
These pep rallies help students stay involved in our extracurricular activities. We let them know what goes on in our seasons and dates of events in the future.
During the school year, we have many pep rallies. These are held for different occasions. Whether it’s homecoming, Veteran’s Day, a holiday, or a special occasion, many different things happen throughout the school year.
We recently had a pep rally for the winter sports. This was held on February 10th. Everyone got together in the gym during tribe time. We recognized those who dedicate their time to a certain sport during the winter season. These sports included wrestling, girls’ basketball, and boys’ basketball.
The publications class is in charge of these pep rallies. We had a fun introduction and threw out glow sticks to the students. The cheerleaders then did a cheer to involve the crowd a little bit. We moved to wrestling after this.
The wrestlers came down and were introduced. Cole told a little about their season and their upcoming dates. After this, they had a competition and split into teams. Each person had to spin and make a layup at the opposite hoop. They then showed the hype video made by publication students. We moved on to girls’ basketball.
The team was introduced by Chloe and Emma. They talked about our season so far and our upcoming dates. We showed our hype video after this and moved on to the boys’ team.
They were introduced by Cooper and he talked a little about how the season is going. They also had a hype video.
After this was done, the boys and girls basketball teams came down to play a game. They had to be the fastest to pop balloons with each others’ help in order to win.
These pep rallies help students stay involved in our extracurricular activities. We let them know what goes on in our seasons and dates of events in the future.
2020 NFL Draft Prospects: Running Backs
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.
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.
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