What Are You Running For?
Jenny Ravenburg puts up her bright yellow campaign poster. Many students will enter few will win the elections, some run for the jacket, some run for the popularity, all of them run for the chance to better the school. The SBO elections assembly is on May 22nd, the class officer’s elections assembly is on may 29th.
Photo by Ivan Torres
Making Morp Memorable
For Student Body Officer candidates, Morp was more than a dance
The last dance of the year was held Friday May 23. Students from all grades, even seniors who finished classes on Thursday, were in attendance. Morp is designed to be everything prom is not; casual – not formal, girl’s choice – not boy’s, and a music playlist – no DJ. The dance was pajama themed; students wore everything from sweats to onesies. Students came to hang out with friends said junior Megan Robinette but also to find out who won the SBO elections.
Juniors Jenny Lane, Myla Andersen, and Hunter Branch were announced as the new Student Body Officers for the 2015-2016 school year. The three were notified of their position earlier in the day but were asked to keep it down low so that it could be a surprise at the dance. The three were notified by phone which was exciting said Branch. “Every time my phone buzzed, I asked ‘is it them?’” said Branch.
At eight o’clock the music was interrupted and the current Student Body President, senior Zach Zundel, announced the election results. The new officers received congratulations and hugs from the departing officers before returning to the dance floor.
By Erik Fronberg, Senior
Juniors Jenny Lane, Myla Andersen, and Hunter Branch were announced as the new Student Body Officers for the 2015-2016 school year. The three were notified of their position earlier in the day but were asked to keep it down low so that it could be a surprise at the dance. The three were notified by phone which was exciting said Branch. “Every time my phone buzzed, I asked ‘is it them?’” said Branch.
At eight o’clock the music was interrupted and the current Student Body President, senior Zach Zundel, announced the election results. The new officers received congratulations and hugs from the departing officers before returning to the dance floor.
By Erik Fronberg, Senior
Are you Smarter than a Quiz bowl member?
Faculty vs. Students
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 math teacher, Jessie Barrow led a fundraiser to support her local food bank. As people entered the ballroom in D3 they could donate money, and for however many dollars they donated they got that many raffle tickets for a chance to try for the end prize. You put your raffle ticket in a box labeled “teachers” or “students”. The raffle tickets were a vote to see if the quiz bowl team or the teachers would leave with the win.
To begin with the fundraiser Barrow discussed the rules with all of the contesters. Then they all took their seat at the front of the ballroom with their buzzers under their hands ready to take on any question thrown at them. The questions ranged everywhere from sci-fi to random facts about NUAMES teachers, it even included facts about ice cream!
It was a close game all throughout the fundraiser, but the teachers barely beat the students and took the win. Everyone stood up and cheered with joy for the teachers win, including the quiz bowl members. After the game came to an end, Barrow retrieved the raffle tickets from the teacher’s box and drew out the winner. Sophomore Noah Tidwell won the end prize which was a $10 gift card to Subway.
By Alexis, Cowles, Sophomore
To begin with the fundraiser Barrow discussed the rules with all of the contesters. Then they all took their seat at the front of the ballroom with their buzzers under their hands ready to take on any question thrown at them. The questions ranged everywhere from sci-fi to random facts about NUAMES teachers, it even included facts about ice cream!
It was a close game all throughout the fundraiser, but the teachers barely beat the students and took the win. Everyone stood up and cheered with joy for the teachers win, including the quiz bowl members. After the game came to an end, Barrow retrieved the raffle tickets from the teacher’s box and drew out the winner. Sophomore Noah Tidwell won the end prize which was a $10 gift card to Subway.
By Alexis, Cowles, Sophomore
Covering Social Statuses
Weber State’s sixth color festival
Everyone has heard of the Festival of Colors, Holi, but do they know what it represents?
Junior Adrina Mendoza said, “It represents gay pride or freedom.”
The festival started because of a popular Hindu belief that the demon king, Hiranya Kashipu, claimed he had defeated the gods and now ruled over everyone in the Universe, but his son, Prahlad, didn’t accept his father. Prahlad continued to pray and stay firm to his beliefs in Lord Vishnu, who is the protector of the world and the restorer of moral order. Hiranya Kashipu ordered Holika to carry Prahlad into fire because she was immuned to fire. Prahlad prayed to Vishnu for help. Vishnu took away Holika’s power and gave it to Prahlad. Prahlad was spared and Holika was consumed by the fire. In many celebrations, Holika’s effigy is consumed in a fire and that is where it gets its official name of Holi.
But most people celebrate the coming of spring through the Festival of Colors. The colors represent the colors of the flowers that bloom in spring.
On March 27, Weber State held its sixth annual Color Festival that was free for students and their families. The purpose of the festival was to introduce students to a different culture. Weber State provided traditional food and music from India.
“It was interesting to see a different culture’s perspective on entertainment,” explains senior Kelton Gardner.
At 6:30, everyone went outside to get ready to the color toss. There were six different colors that were given to participants. The second the countdown was up, colors were flying and nothing could be seen. Shouts and laughter were heard through the color cloud. Once the cloud settled on the crowd, it was hard to recognize a friend from a stranger. It covered all social statuses and everyone became equal.
By Carly Fairbourn, Senior
Junior Adrina Mendoza said, “It represents gay pride or freedom.”
The festival started because of a popular Hindu belief that the demon king, Hiranya Kashipu, claimed he had defeated the gods and now ruled over everyone in the Universe, but his son, Prahlad, didn’t accept his father. Prahlad continued to pray and stay firm to his beliefs in Lord Vishnu, who is the protector of the world and the restorer of moral order. Hiranya Kashipu ordered Holika to carry Prahlad into fire because she was immuned to fire. Prahlad prayed to Vishnu for help. Vishnu took away Holika’s power and gave it to Prahlad. Prahlad was spared and Holika was consumed by the fire. In many celebrations, Holika’s effigy is consumed in a fire and that is where it gets its official name of Holi.
But most people celebrate the coming of spring through the Festival of Colors. The colors represent the colors of the flowers that bloom in spring.
On March 27, Weber State held its sixth annual Color Festival that was free for students and their families. The purpose of the festival was to introduce students to a different culture. Weber State provided traditional food and music from India.
“It was interesting to see a different culture’s perspective on entertainment,” explains senior Kelton Gardner.
At 6:30, everyone went outside to get ready to the color toss. There were six different colors that were given to participants. The second the countdown was up, colors were flying and nothing could be seen. Shouts and laughter were heard through the color cloud. Once the cloud settled on the crowd, it was hard to recognize a friend from a stranger. It covered all social statuses and everyone became equal.
By Carly Fairbourn, Senior
Nerd’s Got Talent
NUAMES nerds show that they have talent too!
March 20th of this year NUAMES hosted its annual talent show. Many auditioned, but few got in. Twenty-eight students auditioned however only, nineteen got in. Out of those, were Adam Linam and Jaren Hawks, and Audrey Seidel, just to name a few.
The annual talent show will take place the Friday of spirt week every year. Students performed a wide variety of talents. Adam Linam and Jaren Hawks performed the classic “Who’s on first” by Abbott and Costello.
“If I can get someone to smile then it makes me smile and if it makes their day then it makes my day and I it makes me feel accomplished” Linam said.
Other students performed anywhere from singing to dancing. Audrey Seidel did a lyrical dance.
“Lyrical dance is a combination of classical ballet and other kinds of music” Seidel said.
Overall it was a well-rounded talent show and NUAMES nerds got to show off more than their math skills.
By Ivan Torres, Senior
The annual talent show will take place the Friday of spirt week every year. Students performed a wide variety of talents. Adam Linam and Jaren Hawks performed the classic “Who’s on first” by Abbott and Costello.
“If I can get someone to smile then it makes me smile and if it makes their day then it makes my day and I it makes me feel accomplished” Linam said.
Other students performed anywhere from singing to dancing. Audrey Seidel did a lyrical dance.
“Lyrical dance is a combination of classical ballet and other kinds of music” Seidel said.
Overall it was a well-rounded talent show and NUAMES nerds got to show off more than their math skills.
By Ivan Torres, Senior
PLANTing an idea...
…And watching it grow
“I’ve been waiting three years for this!” senior Sharon Pham said about the yearbook staff field trip to the Herff Jones Plant in Logan, Utah. The trip was for staff members to see how exactly a yearbook is made.
“It was overwhelming with all of the loud machines,” said senior Haley Boman. “But I was in awe of all the beautiful yearbooks.” Many large machinery is used in making yearbooks. One of those machines happens to be an ink machine.
“I wanted to dip my hand in the ink and then slap somebody’s face!” said senior Michelle Rechis. “But really, it’s a lot harder to create a book than you think.” The pages are submitted by an adviser through the internet, and sent to the plant. There, the pages are reviewed by proofing experts; photos are enhanced by photo editors; then the pages are printed.
“It was cool seeing how the book was made,” said Pham. “We even saw pages from our book being edited by a Herff Jones professional!”
At the end of the day, the staff was able to look through thousands of yearbooks for ideas for the 2015-2016 version of ‘The Choice.’
“Roberts was even benevolent enough to buy us ice cream,” said Boman.
By Sidney Marchant, Senior
“It was overwhelming with all of the loud machines,” said senior Haley Boman. “But I was in awe of all the beautiful yearbooks.” Many large machinery is used in making yearbooks. One of those machines happens to be an ink machine.
“I wanted to dip my hand in the ink and then slap somebody’s face!” said senior Michelle Rechis. “But really, it’s a lot harder to create a book than you think.” The pages are submitted by an adviser through the internet, and sent to the plant. There, the pages are reviewed by proofing experts; photos are enhanced by photo editors; then the pages are printed.
“It was cool seeing how the book was made,” said Pham. “We even saw pages from our book being edited by a Herff Jones professional!”
At the end of the day, the staff was able to look through thousands of yearbooks for ideas for the 2015-2016 version of ‘The Choice.’
“Roberts was even benevolent enough to buy us ice cream,” said Boman.
By Sidney Marchant, Senior
Prom Propaganda
Filming to advertise for Prom.
For Student Government Officers, Weber State’s Spring Break was not a chance to relax. It was an opportunity to work on their school duties. Senior Class Officers wrote a script Monday night after an extensive meeting earlier that day. Taking advantage of the lack of college classes, the officers spent their mornings filming the various scenes. Making a dance video and Spring Break posed challenges for the officer team.
“It’s hard getting everybody together to film,” said Junior Liaison Jake Barney, “Trying to accommodate everyone’s schedule is difficult.” Despite Weber’s break, students still had to work their schedules around high school class, work, and personal obligations. Junior Class President Jennifer Lane, who acted as one of the video’s main characters, agreed that trying to get everyone together was the most challenging part of filming for Prom, but also noted that her favorite part was having everyone together to collaborate on the group shots.
Other problems arose while making decisions about the video’s purpose and the best way to accomplish it. “It’s hard trying to use everyone’s opinion,” said Barney. Despite these obstacles the team was able to successfully film the necessary scenes.
Next comes hours of video editing…
By Erik Fronberg, Senior
“It’s hard getting everybody together to film,” said Junior Liaison Jake Barney, “Trying to accommodate everyone’s schedule is difficult.” Despite Weber’s break, students still had to work their schedules around high school class, work, and personal obligations. Junior Class President Jennifer Lane, who acted as one of the video’s main characters, agreed that trying to get everyone together was the most challenging part of filming for Prom, but also noted that her favorite part was having everyone together to collaborate on the group shots.
Other problems arose while making decisions about the video’s purpose and the best way to accomplish it. “It’s hard trying to use everyone’s opinion,” said Barney. Despite these obstacles the team was able to successfully film the necessary scenes.
Next comes hours of video editing…
By Erik Fronberg, Senior
Skate the Night Away
A night to remember
On March 20, 2015 NUAMES students got the opportunity to attend an activity Weber State students were involved in. From ten to midnight, Classic Skating allowed anyone with a wildcat card to enter with no cost. The only thing that they had to pay for was the skate rentals, and even then the price was reduced and was only three dollars.
Boys and girls from both NUAMES and Weber State gathered for a night that they would remember for a while. As they all skated, whether with their friends or by themselves, most of them seemed to be having fun and laughing.
The Hokey Pokey, snowball, Simon says, skating races, and musical dice are just a few of Classic's most known skating games. As each game was played, most everyone participated in the fun.
"I had a lot of fun skating with my boyfriend," said senior Julia Barker.
By Alexis Cowles, Sophomore
Boys and girls from both NUAMES and Weber State gathered for a night that they would remember for a while. As they all skated, whether with their friends or by themselves, most of them seemed to be having fun and laughing.
The Hokey Pokey, snowball, Simon says, skating races, and musical dice are just a few of Classic's most known skating games. As each game was played, most everyone participated in the fun.
"I had a lot of fun skating with my boyfriend," said senior Julia Barker.
By Alexis Cowles, Sophomore
About the Message
weber state hosts kim and reggie harris for NUAMES
Did you know that Colby, and others from Africa, can fly?
It was hard not to move to the rhythm of Kim and Reggie Harris's stories. They were more like performances, complete with singing, guitars, and audience interaction. The purpose? For NUAMES students to understand the real message behind storytelling.
"These stories had so many purposes," said Kim Harris.
These storytellers focused on the songs of slavery; a time in the United States before freedom. The story of Colby began like the others; with a song. With music. Colby was a slave whose master ended up trusting him after many, many years of service. When both Colby and the master were old, Colby was allowed to take water around to the slaves. A woman believed Colby remembered how to fly, and Colby whispered words to her so that she could fly away. Later on, he told the rest of the slaves, and they all flew away from the plantation.
"Many fled to Canada," said Reggie Harris.
D2 110-111 was filled with students who were invited to participate that day.
It was hard not to move to the rhythm of Kim and Reggie Harris's stories. They were more like performances, complete with singing, guitars, and audience interaction. The purpose? For NUAMES students to understand the real message behind storytelling.
"These stories had so many purposes," said Kim Harris.
These storytellers focused on the songs of slavery; a time in the United States before freedom. The story of Colby began like the others; with a song. With music. Colby was a slave whose master ended up trusting him after many, many years of service. When both Colby and the master were old, Colby was allowed to take water around to the slaves. A woman believed Colby remembered how to fly, and Colby whispered words to her so that she could fly away. Later on, he told the rest of the slaves, and they all flew away from the plantation.
"Many fled to Canada," said Reggie Harris.
D2 110-111 was filled with students who were invited to participate that day.
Lovely Lives
the way students feel towards Valentine's Day
Every year February 14, people celebrate a holiday called Valentine’s Day. It isn’t necessarily a huge holiday, such as Christmas or Easter. But it is a holiday many people participate in. Valentine’s Day is often known for going on dates, lovey feelings, chocolate candies, red and pink hearts, flowers, and huge teddy bears. But it is not about the material things, it is more about the love we show one another.
“Valentine’s day is a day we show our appreciation for the worthwhile people in our lives,” said junior Jadie King.
Valentine’s Day can be spent with your families, significant others, or even just with your friends. Valentine’s is a day of love. “To me valentine’s day means ‘single awareness day,’” said sophomore Ben Clayton. Through gestures, people are reminded about the love they have and receive from loved ones.
“It is a great day to spend with all the people you love,” said Clayton.
By Alexis Cowles, Sophomore
“Valentine’s day is a day we show our appreciation for the worthwhile people in our lives,” said junior Jadie King.
Valentine’s Day can be spent with your families, significant others, or even just with your friends. Valentine’s is a day of love. “To me valentine’s day means ‘single awareness day,’” said sophomore Ben Clayton. Through gestures, people are reminded about the love they have and receive from loved ones.
“It is a great day to spend with all the people you love,” said Clayton.
By Alexis Cowles, Sophomore
Young padawon.
newbie among newbs
This year, the yearbook staff introduces a new member at the semester break. Welcome Haley Boman! Boman is a senior this year and joined, “because [her] friends coerced her into it.”
“We kinda conned her into it,” said senior Sharon Pham. “It worked out for the best!” The staff was getting small (13 members small) and needed the help.
“Having someone join after so many dropping, it was good for moral,” said Erik Fronberg, senior.
Boman continuously picks fun with other staff member. “My pessimism counteracts with Erik’s optimism,” said Boman. But that doesn’t mean the staff can’t pick on her either!
The staff’s annual trip to Kaysville’s Grannie Annie’s on January 19, 2015, was Boman’s first time being with the staff as a whole. “We sat down in Grannie Annie’s and all of a sudden everyone started singing ‘Happy Birthday.’ I thought I missed something, so I started singing along until everyone was staring at me rather creepily. Everyone in the restaurant was staring at us as I tried to hide under the table.”
Needless to say, Boman had quite the birthday party, four months after her actual birthday. Welcome to yearbook Haley!
By Sidney Marchant, Senior
“We kinda conned her into it,” said senior Sharon Pham. “It worked out for the best!” The staff was getting small (13 members small) and needed the help.
“Having someone join after so many dropping, it was good for moral,” said Erik Fronberg, senior.
Boman continuously picks fun with other staff member. “My pessimism counteracts with Erik’s optimism,” said Boman. But that doesn’t mean the staff can’t pick on her either!
The staff’s annual trip to Kaysville’s Grannie Annie’s on January 19, 2015, was Boman’s first time being with the staff as a whole. “We sat down in Grannie Annie’s and all of a sudden everyone started singing ‘Happy Birthday.’ I thought I missed something, so I started singing along until everyone was staring at me rather creepily. Everyone in the restaurant was staring at us as I tried to hide under the table.”
Needless to say, Boman had quite the birthday party, four months after her actual birthday. Welcome to yearbook Haley!
By Sidney Marchant, Senior
So What's the Plan?
planning the date
Planning the date for any dance is usually the most stressful part. NUAMES Students do a really rather wide range of activities to have fun and get to know their date before the dance. Some of the activities include this ranging from
“Having an air-soft war and just snacking throughout the day” said junior Megan Robinette. To “tubing in the snow” senior Ethan Younger said.
Then comes the question “what are we doing for dinner?” Some people like junior Jenny Ravenburg are,
“Going to get Chinese for dinner” while others are “going for sushi” said sophomore Alyssa Riding.
No matter what each group chooses to do before or after the dance, they all know that it’s the nerds at NUAMES that will raise the roof in the end.
By Ivan Torres, Senior
“Having an air-soft war and just snacking throughout the day” said junior Megan Robinette. To “tubing in the snow” senior Ethan Younger said.
Then comes the question “what are we doing for dinner?” Some people like junior Jenny Ravenburg are,
“Going to get Chinese for dinner” while others are “going for sushi” said sophomore Alyssa Riding.
No matter what each group chooses to do before or after the dance, they all know that it’s the nerds at NUAMES that will raise the roof in the end.
By Ivan Torres, Senior
Santa, Christmas Music, Games, Cookies, & Service
a wonderful time for helping others
On December 13, 2014 at 1 pm, NUAMES had the opportunity to serve others by serving cookies. Christmas time for many people is all about Santa, presents, family, food, no school, celebrations, snow, and service. People arrived with smiling faces excited for cookies and to play games. With Christmas music ringing all throughout the building, children’s laughter, and smiling faces the cookies with Santa was a success.
“I enjoyed it,” said sophomore Kaylie Williams. Service is an act of kindness many people like to do during the Christmas season. Christmas services can range for subbing for Santa, helping a neighbor set up decorations, or as simple as baking cookies. According to the dictionary the meaning of service is “the action of helping or doing work for someone.” Christmas time isn’t just about receiving it is also about giving. After all, NUAMES is a school where everyone is giving and is always willing to help others. Service for NUAMES just comes naturally. “Kids at NUAMES serve a lot more than students at other schools,” said Williams. By Alexis Cowles, Sphomore |
Winter Dance
right around the corner...
Loved Harvest? Sad you missed it? Do not fret, Winter Formal is just around the corner!
After only a week reprieve, the Student Government already is knee deep planning the next stellar NUAMES dance. The Winter Formal is directed by the Student Body Officers, seniors who represent the whole school. According to SBO Treasurer Brayden Vera “[Planning the dance] is going really well.”
If you have not been to a NUAMES dance before, do not miss out on the Winter Dance. NUAMES dances are great because “we’re really close and we party hard,” said Vera.
The Winter Dance will be held on Saturday, December 13, from 7-9 in the D3 Ballroom. The dance is boy's choice and semiformal dress. Ticket sales will begin on November 24; couples tickets will be $15 and singles will be $10. The theme is "Through the Wardrobe" inspired by the first book in CS Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, so expect to be transported into another world after walking through the ballroom doors.
By Erik Fronberg, Senior
After only a week reprieve, the Student Government already is knee deep planning the next stellar NUAMES dance. The Winter Formal is directed by the Student Body Officers, seniors who represent the whole school. According to SBO Treasurer Brayden Vera “[Planning the dance] is going really well.”
If you have not been to a NUAMES dance before, do not miss out on the Winter Dance. NUAMES dances are great because “we’re really close and we party hard,” said Vera.
The Winter Dance will be held on Saturday, December 13, from 7-9 in the D3 Ballroom. The dance is boy's choice and semiformal dress. Ticket sales will begin on November 24; couples tickets will be $15 and singles will be $10. The theme is "Through the Wardrobe" inspired by the first book in CS Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, so expect to be transported into another world after walking through the ballroom doors.
By Erik Fronberg, Senior
Time for Line Dancing
join the party country style
Country music is both loved and hated. Most people who have grown up with country love it now. Friday, November 14 Weber State held a country dance in D3. Although not a lot of people attended, the ones who did seemed to have a blast. Some came because they wanted to get out of the house, they were forced to, they wanted to learn line dancing, or they just wanted to have a good night. With some songs ranging from old country songs to the new country songs everybody danced. Some favorite songs that were played at the dance were “A Boy Named Sue,” “Sweet Annie,” “Footloose,” “Cowboys and Angels”, “Achy Breaky Heart.”
“I grew up listening to country,” said junior Karissa Wang.
Most people who attended the country dance already knew how to line dance. The few people who didn’t know, tried to catch on and for the most part, they got a hang of it. Not only did they do line dancing, they had a little southern photo booth where you could throw on a hat and a bandanna, hold a gun or a mustache and strike the most country pose they knew how so they would have memories of that great night.
“Not sure, how I feel about line dancing,” said junior Scott Matheson.
To make the dance even better they served free popcorn and drinks! Weber State definitely knows how to throw a party, country style! Ye-ha!
By Alexis Cowles, Sophomore
“I grew up listening to country,” said junior Karissa Wang.
Most people who attended the country dance already knew how to line dance. The few people who didn’t know, tried to catch on and for the most part, they got a hang of it. Not only did they do line dancing, they had a little southern photo booth where you could throw on a hat and a bandanna, hold a gun or a mustache and strike the most country pose they knew how so they would have memories of that great night.
“Not sure, how I feel about line dancing,” said junior Scott Matheson.
To make the dance even better they served free popcorn and drinks! Weber State definitely knows how to throw a party, country style! Ye-ha!
By Alexis Cowles, Sophomore
Taboo Talks
students are welcome to come and discuss difficult subjects without judgement
Taboo Talks is an event that is held about three times a semester by the Weber State Diversity Board. Cody Brown is the Common Grounds Chair and is in charge of the Taboo Talks. Taboo Talks is like an open forum where anyone can join and give their opinion without being judged.
“The Common Grounds is a great position where I can talk about and explore new ideas about subjects I would not usually have the opportunity to discuss,” said Brown.
Lonald Wishom, WSU VP for Diversity 2011-12 created Taboo Talks because in his words, "I think that our country has reached a point where everyone is so eager to claim that we are in a post oppression society that it's hard to discuss issues of oppression. It's rare to engage in dialog about issues such as race, sexuality, religion and politics without worrying about being viewed negatively by people with differing views; this results in a lack of these discussions and a lack of understanding differences. I envisioned Taboo Talks being a safe place to discuss differences in ideas in an effort to inform and educate WSU students on different views."
The session of Taboo Talks that was held on November 20th was a discussion on body image and how social media is affecting it. Brown brought in Dr. Jaynee Poulson, who is an expert on body image and still struggles with a body image disorder today.
During the discussion, Jennifer Lawrence was brought up because of her stance on her body image.
Lawrence had this to say, “In Hollywood, I’m obese. I’m considered a fat actress. I’m Val Kilmer in that one picture on the beach. I eat like a caveman. I’ll be the only actress who doesn’t have anorexia rumors. I’m never going to starve myself for a part. I keep waiting for that one role to come along that scares me enough into dieting, and it just can’t happen. I’m invincible. I don’t want little girls to be like, ‘Oh, I want to look like Katniss, so I’m going to skip dinner.’ That’s something that I was really conscious of during training, when you’re trying to get your body to look exactly right. I was trying to get my body to look fit and strong, not thin and underfed.”
Some of the people at the event were there because it was an assignment for a class. Even though they had to be there for a grade, they all had their own opinion and added to the conversation.
Taboo Talks is a great way to talk about different subjects and not worry about people judging you for your opinion. This Taboo Talk helped me to learn different things about myself and others. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I got there, but once it started it was easy to be part of the conversation. It made me realize that there are places where you can have conversations about difficult subjects.
By Carly Fairbourn, Senior
“The Common Grounds is a great position where I can talk about and explore new ideas about subjects I would not usually have the opportunity to discuss,” said Brown.
Lonald Wishom, WSU VP for Diversity 2011-12 created Taboo Talks because in his words, "I think that our country has reached a point where everyone is so eager to claim that we are in a post oppression society that it's hard to discuss issues of oppression. It's rare to engage in dialog about issues such as race, sexuality, religion and politics without worrying about being viewed negatively by people with differing views; this results in a lack of these discussions and a lack of understanding differences. I envisioned Taboo Talks being a safe place to discuss differences in ideas in an effort to inform and educate WSU students on different views."
The session of Taboo Talks that was held on November 20th was a discussion on body image and how social media is affecting it. Brown brought in Dr. Jaynee Poulson, who is an expert on body image and still struggles with a body image disorder today.
During the discussion, Jennifer Lawrence was brought up because of her stance on her body image.
Lawrence had this to say, “In Hollywood, I’m obese. I’m considered a fat actress. I’m Val Kilmer in that one picture on the beach. I eat like a caveman. I’ll be the only actress who doesn’t have anorexia rumors. I’m never going to starve myself for a part. I keep waiting for that one role to come along that scares me enough into dieting, and it just can’t happen. I’m invincible. I don’t want little girls to be like, ‘Oh, I want to look like Katniss, so I’m going to skip dinner.’ That’s something that I was really conscious of during training, when you’re trying to get your body to look exactly right. I was trying to get my body to look fit and strong, not thin and underfed.”
Some of the people at the event were there because it was an assignment for a class. Even though they had to be there for a grade, they all had their own opinion and added to the conversation.
Taboo Talks is a great way to talk about different subjects and not worry about people judging you for your opinion. This Taboo Talk helped me to learn different things about myself and others. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I got there, but once it started it was easy to be part of the conversation. It made me realize that there are places where you can have conversations about difficult subjects.
By Carly Fairbourn, Senior
The Harvest Cotillion
a costume blast
NUAMES students came out of there nerd shells to come to a dance dressed up as their favorite characters. Ranging anywhere from movie characters such as Batman and Superman to TV stars like Bear Grylls and Dr. Who nobody was judgmental of anybody else’s costume.
“I liked that we got to dress up for the Harvest Dance, and the fact that it was after Halloween but we still got to dress up anyways,” junior Kolton Hanson.
The dances here at NUAMES are always a blast and nobody judges anybody else for the way they dance. That’s just one of the great parts about being part of the NUAMES community. Some people came with a group of friends, others came as couples, and some students even came stag. A lot of kids that came found it to be a nice break from school, homework and the stress of early college. Most kids seemed rather happy when it was over feeling tired after rocking out to some of the awesome music that was played. Still others wished would have been longer.
“I would like it if the time was extended and if the DJ was more open to requests” said senior Julian Case.
By Ivan Torres, Senior
“I liked that we got to dress up for the Harvest Dance, and the fact that it was after Halloween but we still got to dress up anyways,” junior Kolton Hanson.
The dances here at NUAMES are always a blast and nobody judges anybody else for the way they dance. That’s just one of the great parts about being part of the NUAMES community. Some people came with a group of friends, others came as couples, and some students even came stag. A lot of kids that came found it to be a nice break from school, homework and the stress of early college. Most kids seemed rather happy when it was over feeling tired after rocking out to some of the awesome music that was played. Still others wished would have been longer.
“I would like it if the time was extended and if the DJ was more open to requests” said senior Julian Case.
By Ivan Torres, Senior
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National Merit Semi-Finalists
NUAMES seniors make their mark
As sophomores and juniors, NUAMES students are highly encouraged to take the PSAT. Why? First things first, it will help them prepare for the actual SAT tests, but it also gives them a chance to apply for the National Merit Scholarship.
If students score equal to or above the score set by the National Merit Scholarship council, they become semi-finalists into winning the $2,500 scholarship. Seniors Alex Cheney and Aaron Morganegg, with their PSAT scores, received letters of commendation. Earning scores higher than the set score for the PSAT allowed seniors Becky Holt and Zach Zundel to become semi-finalists for the scholarship. “It was honestly a surprise. I felt good about my test, but didn't want to have high expectations,” said Holt. The two semi-finalists had help from NUAMES’ favorite counselors, Mindy Nelson and Lori Drake. With their support and help, Holt and Zundel were able to finish their applications for the scholarships on time when they were given short notice of its due date. “They need to take a break and not stress themselves,” said Drake. “I’m also so proud of them. They worked hard and definitely deserve it.” Students all over the nation work hard to meet the score set by the National Merit Scholarship council. Nights were spent taking practice tests and reviewing information that might show up on the test. NUAMES is proud to announce two semi-finalists for the National Merit Scholarship and bids them good luck when applications are being processed. “I’m hoping that all of our hard work will be paid off for in the end, it would be the best thing ever,” said Zundel. By Sharon Pham and Sidney Marchant, Seniors |
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