HC 2012

HC 2012

            This past Saturday night was a night for everyone to remember. Except, many people were very angry with what was happening at the homecoming dance. At the very beginning of the dance we were yelled at because of people “bumping” and “grinding”. Let’s admit it, every high school student does it. In the rules stated by the student government, we were allowed to “bump” and “grind” just not to do it in a disturbing way, which is very understandable and I agree 100%. I don’t think it is necessary for girls to have their dresses pulled up and hands on the ground rubbing against the male. If you’re going to “bump” and grind” then keep it clean.

            As we were trying to have a good time keeping it clean, we were yelled at by an administrator to get off of each other and face the male while dancing. People were then starting to get kicked out of the dance for “bumping” and “grinding”. I think that is very stupid because that was never stated in the rules. People were allowed to dance like that, just not to have their hands on the ground and doing it in a disturbing way. What I was seeing were students dancing cleaner than what they were doing the previous dances.

            Students were then complaining to Dr. W to see why they weren’t allowed to dance like that and she said that it was ok to “bump” and “grind”. Other supervisors did not get the memo and were still yelling at students who were doing it. It was just very frustrating because all of the supervisors heard different rules. I will be surprised if a lot of people go to wpa.

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Support the Cougs

Support the Cougs

Every sport needs fans cheering at their competitions. Having no fans at an event makes the people competing very upset. They are representing your school and they deserve fans out there cheering them on. Even just attending an event would help the players. Some schools don’t even have a crowd in the bleachers and some schools have every row filled up in the bleachers. It is kind of sad going to a game and seeing no one there supporting them.

I am currently in two sports and have experienced many different crowds the past few years. Whenever we play Xavier, Washington, and Jefferson there is always a large crowd in the stands. That is mostly because they are our rival schools. All of the other games we don’t have as many students in the gym. Some games we only have one or two rows filled. When we only have one or two rows filled it is very upsetting. It makes you not want to go to other events and cheer them on.

I would have to say we have more fans at volleyball matches than our girls’ basketball games. Some games for basketball, we wont even have one student their supporting us. When the boys have basketball games everyone goes to them. Even when they are away and us girls are home; students still go to the boy’s away game. That hurts us even more because students don’t even come to our home games to watch us.

I know that there is a way to fix all of this and it has been brought up before. The administrators say that it will most likely not happen but I don’t understand why. I will explain this marvelous idea in another blog. But really, no athlete likes to play in front of no one. They want someone to perform for and they want people cheering them on.

Also I am not a swimmer but I know that swimming here at Kennedy does not have many fans that attend their meets. I bet that is very frustrating on the swimmers because they are performing for just their parents. Obviously every student would appreciate their parents being there for every one of their events but its not the same when you have students from your school going to them also. I know that the first people I look for in the stands are my parents and then I go over to the student section to see who is there. When no one is present it makes the athletes very down.

Next time you are sitting at home and don’t have anything to do, call some friends and attend one of the sporting events going on that night. You will feel better about yourself and your classmates will appreciate it very much!

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Sun Tan City...the place to go

Sun Tan City...the place to go

In one of my previous blogs I discussed the effects of tanning and how it is very likely to get skin cancer after years of tanning. I gave away other methods you could try to make yourself darker than what you are. One of the best options I said was to get a spray tan. Many people do not like to even try to get a spray tan because they are scared of what the color will look like. In this blog I am going to give some tips on ways you can become not so worried about a spray tan.

I have received two spray tans before. The two times I got a spray tan they were both free because the place I went to was having a special. The special was just a free spray tan to try it out. Both times I received my spray tan I loved them. I was a little darker than what I was but I wasn’t orange. That is the only thing that I cared about… I did not want to be orange. The place I went to is called Sun Tan City on 16^th Ave in Cedar Rapids. If you are scared to get a spray tan but are thinking about it I would highly recommend going to Sun Tan City. Every person that I know that has gone there and received a spray tan has loved it. They loved the new look they were given.

When you go to Sun Tan City you are given three different color options. There is a light, medium, and dark color. If you have more of a pale skin color I would recommend getting the light spray tan. Choosing a darker color could and would result in your skin possibly turning orange. That is why if you choose light, you should be no matter what safe. Also this sunless tan appears within just hours after being sprayed.

The two different types of spray tans at Sun Tan City are the Versa and the Mystic. Both of these are highly efficient. During the tanning application, a mist is evenly put across your body. After the mist is complete, there is an automatic drier that dries your body. After the drying is complete you are allowed to leave dressed without feeling sticky. Some people wonder what the difference is between the two different machines. One difference is the Versa doesn’t tell you exactly what to do during the process. The Mystic will say put your right arm up and the Versa will just refer to position one. So going into the machine you will have to know the positions that are up on the wall before you enter.

If you are looking for a great spray tan for homecoming this weekend, go to Sun Tan City. Their machines do a great job making the color very natural. Don’t be scared because spray tans usually only last for 4 to 6 days. So before you know it, it will be gone. Be brave and go for it!

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Cook Much?

Cook Much?

            Have you ever cooked? No, don’t think so. Most teens would say that they don’t need to cook because their parents do it. Well yes, parents usually cook dinner but have you ever thought about who is going to cook your meals when you’re in college? Yeah didn’t think so.

            

          I believe that every teenager should learn how to cook and start cooking meals for their family once in awhile. When you go off to college and don’t know how to make anything but mac n’ cheese then your screwed. Of course you have the microwave and can just throw pre-made food items in there. But what happens when you decide to get married and you can’t cook?

            

          That is why maybe when you see your parents cooking by themselves; ask if they need help so that you can learn. Knowing how to cook will be very helpful in life. You will save a lot of money not going out to eat every night!

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Ask before Entering

Ask before Entering

 

I am sure I will have another blog about some of my pet peeves in life, but here is one that I hate. I become so irritated when my sisters go into my room and take something without asking. I know that they would get mad at me for doing that, so why do it to me? This past couple weeks I have caught my younger sister taking clothes from my room. My room and my older sisters’ room are the only rooms down stairs. Considering that my older sister, Olivia is at college her room consists of a bed and drawers filled with nothing. So when I see my younger sister walking down stairs, I know that she is obviously going into my room for something. Most of the time, it is some kind of clothing that she wants to wear.

A couple weeks ago after she came up from down stairs I asked her, “Kendal, what did you get from down stairs?” She then says “Nothing…” I knew in my mind that she took something from my room because of the little smirk she gave me after answering that question. I ended up finding out she grabbed one of my favorite shirts. I ripped her new one and told her not to do it again and that it makes me very angry. Then a couple days ago she was sitting on the chair at the computer when I saw the same shirt on her. I then asked her if it was my shirt and she said no it’s mine. So I go over to her, look at the shirt and confront her that it is my shirt that she is wearing not hers. She then said it was hers because mom put it in her laundry. I started laughing and said just because it was missed place in the wrong laundry doesn’t mean it’s yours.

Even though I love my two sisters very much I become very annoyed and angry when I come into my room and see that I am missing something. Yes, I do notice what is missing because I am very organized. I know my younger sister would probably be upset that I share this story but maybe she will see that I do actually get mad about it.

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Skin Cancer = Problem

Skin Cancer = Problem

 

   Fake, cancer, and more cancer. That is how I describe someone who tans in the tanning bed every day. I could see maybe once a week tanning but when someone is tanning in a bed every single day to become “black”, it’s just stupid. Tanning every day is terrible for your skin. The likelihood of getting skin cancer is very high when you tan using a bed.

              I understand that almost every girl (sometimes guys) want to be dark and look like they just got back from Mexico, but have they really thought about the effects of tanning every day could do to them? I know that I wouldn’t want to be diagnosed with skin cancer at a very young age. It has been said that people under the age of 30 have been diagnosed with skin cancer due to tanning in a bed at a young age.

              There are other methods you could use to become dark rather than laying in a tanning bed letting your skin burn. One popular method is to get a spray tan. I know that people think this is very risky. Which yes I would have to agree, I think it is risky and scary to get one. People don’t know exactly how the spray tan is going to come out. You could come out of the room completely orange or you could come out of the room with a nice bronze glow to your skin. Either way, I believe the spray tan is the best option out there to help you from getting skin cancer at such an early age.

              Another method you could do which is not the best one is to lay out side instead of using the tanning beds. It is better to get the actually sun rays then “fake” ones. I know laying out is not very healthy for your skin either but I believe it is better than the tanning beds. Instead of laying out side without any sun screen, try putting a little sun screen on. Put 15 spf instead of putting 50 spf. If you put on 15 spf you are allowing your skin to get more sun which could help you become more tan.
               I have very pale skin and I always have. Yes, I do not like it but I really can’t do anything about it unless I want myself to possibly get skin cancer. I am asked a lot if I ever get tan and my answer is sometimes. I will not get tan laying out side without sun screen like most people. I will get burnt if I do that. To get tan, I have to put 30 spf on my skin if I am outside and let the sun do the rest. I usually do not lay out just because my skin is so fragile and easy to burn.
               I have gotten a spray tan before. Actually I have gotten 2 and loved them both. People would tell me, “I would never be able to do that, I would be too scared”. I just told them that it wears off in a week or so. That is a good thing about spray tans, if they don’t turn out the way you thought then just wait a couple more days and your color will be back. When you get a spray tan you have the option of getting a light, medium, or dark color. I obviously went for the light and you could still see the change in my skin color.
               Instead of ruining your skin by tanning in a bed every day, why not try different things or maybe tan in a bed once a week instead of everyday. Even though you might be scared to try out a spray tan, they are far better than getting skin cancer at a young age. I know I always have wanted to live as long as I could.

 

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September 11th

September 11th

I know this is a little late but the whole idea of 9/11 is just straight up depressing. After watching the video of what happened on this terrible day it makes me want to cry. Every year on 9/11 in my social studies class we watch a video about what happened when the terrorists tried to ruin thousands of peoples lives.

            Why would anyone want to do such a hurtful thing? It is so cruel and rude what these people did to us. I don’t know what possibly was going through their minds. This day is a very depressing day for everyone in the United States. I know many people do not look forward to September 11^th. It brings back so many memories to what had happened.

            I honestly do not remember anything about what I was doing or what was going on this miserable September morning. Many people ask the question what were you doing when the terrorists decided to make that horrible decision. I answer that every time as, I have no clue. September 11^th, 2001 I was in kindergarten. Some of my friends can recall this day and what they did, but I cannot.

            To be honest, I am glad that I do not remember this horrible day. If I were to remember what happened and what I was doing on that day I would have worse feelings when this day comes each year. It makes me sick each year in social studies class watching these terrifying videos. I pray that we will never have to experience this terrible event again.

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