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healthy recipes

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olympic trials

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road trip guide

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get paid | job hunt14-15

midwest music fests

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summer in the city

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table of contentssummer issue

As the end of year approaches there are many mixed emotions. Seniors are breathing sighs of relief, while the stress of finals weighs on everyone else. Overall, there is a consistent longing for summer. Plans for summer are being made. Laying by the pool seems to be the common idea, but if you’re looking for something more exciting or original we have just the thing. With a road trip guide, list of healthy summer snacks, a summer bucket list and much more, you are sure to find something fun to do this summer in this issue of Craze. The Craze staff is undergoing transitions as well. We have finially published Xanadu, sadly said goodbye to our senior staffers, and are now proud to present our junior issue. With a new staff, we are giving Craze one final horrah for the year and are welcoming summer before we begin gearing up for the next issue in the fall. On behalf of the entire staff, I would just like to say thank you to all that have supported our magazine this past year. Sponsors and most of all our readers, we couldn’t have done it without you!

Craze Vol 3 | Issue 6 | May 2012Omaha Westside High School

8701 Pacific StreetOmaha, NE 68114

contents | note

healthy recipes

bucket list | q&a

college world series

bros and toes | DIY

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Where are you going to go?Who are you taking? How many cars do you need? Where will you stop?What do you need to take? Kodak moments? Where will you eat? Good driving tunes?

uring the first week back at school, when you start to get back into the routine of of doing homework and studying rather than working or getting to sleep in past noon, do you ever wish you could go back to a place that you had visited over the summer? This summer could be the perfect opportunity to get away and enjoy some quality time with friends, or family. It could be the most memorable trip that you have gone on that you will want to go back to when you find yourself stuck doing math problems or reading a book for literature. We have planned the perfect roadtrip guide for high school students, the places that we have picked are all conviently less than 5 hours away. With gas prices sky rocketing this summer, not having to drive too far will help save you money. Pick the route that best suites your interests and see where you could find yourself traveling to this summer.

Lake McConaughy is Nebraska’s largest reservoir and is located about eight miles away from Ogallala. Ogallala, although it has a strange name and is a smaller town, has become a great place to eat and stay when visiting the “big mac.” The lake has plenty of fun things do, including: fishing and boating, sailing, wind surfing, water skiing, camping and even scuba diving. The lake is also a great place to camp and hunt when the season is right. The lake is about an hour and a half drive from the famous Sandhills and is also relatively close to Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge and Ash Hollow State Historical Park. Water and recreation could be the best part of your summer so head to Lake McConaughy.

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Valentine, Nebraska could become your new home away from home if you allow it to be. Valentine is is a small town located right on the Nebraska/South Dakota border and is also near the Niobrara river. The Niobrara river is the perfect place to pick from your choice of canoeing, kayaking, tubing or fishing. Valentine could be your perfect date this summer so head on up and check it out!

If you have never heard of LeMars, it is probably not a surprise. LeMars is what you could consider a place with your small town atmosphere filled with people that love it when tourists come to town. LeMars can be found in our neighboring state of Iowa and is about two and a half hours away from the Big “O”. Why do you want to go to LeMars? It is the ice cream capital of the world! LeMars is home to the Blue Bunny Ice Cream Company which has been around for years and has been helping to make bring tourists to the town. LeMars is also home to Bob’s Drive-Inn which has homemade taverns (a twist on a sloppy-joe) and Root-beer Whips, which are a new take on the classic root-beer float. Seeing the ice cream capital of the world could put the cherry on the top of your summer.

Nebraska City is home to Arbor Day. This is place that is both enriched with culture and the history of Nebraska. In Nebraska City you can find the Lied Lodge which is where most of the action takes place in Nebraska city. At the lodge, you can find its very own apple orchard called the Arbor Farm. At the orchard, there are plenty of walking trails to go hiking on as well as trees that you can grab your own apples off of. If apples mixed with a history lesson sounds like a good mix to you, head to Nebraska City this summer.

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omaha summer, on the green and in the city

story | design by samie steed

June 1-8

Who doesn’t love to play in the sand and raise money and awareness to children? Well, The Nebraska Children’s Home Society (NCHS) Sand in the City does just that helping to raise awareness and funds for NCHS, by building sand castles of course. Teams will participate in a sand sculpting competition, with large sand structures unlike anything you’ve seen before. Different community groups, including Westside High School’s Theater department will participate with professional sand sculptors to build extraordinary sand creations. The Family Festival is open to the public for the whole weekend of June 1st-3rd. Admission is free though donations are welcome. With not only sand sculptures but entertainment as well this event is fun for everyone.

June 21- July 8

shakespeare on the green

“Can one desire too much of a good thing?” (As You Like it IV. 1) Well during the 2012 Nebraska Shakespeare on the Green festival there will plenty of “good things” to go around. With performances of Julius Caesar and The Comedy of Errors in the lovely setting of Elmwood Park it’s sure to be more than good. Performances will start at 8:00 pm with various activities starting at 6:00 PM and live music and educational seminars at 6:30 PM. There will be opportunities to purchase food and souvenirs as well as a chance to learn more about Nebraska Shakespeare. Shakespeare on the Green is a good boredom buster, “Pleasure and action make the hours seem short” (Othello II. 3.).

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Thursdays this summer, from July 12-August 16 Omaha Performing Arts will start its annual free outdoor concert series. Jazz on the Green has provided more than half a million people a relaxing evening of music since 1985. The venue may have changed to Turner Park, the heart of Midtown Crossing, but the grooving times have remained. An assortment of jazz styles will be featured from big band swing to blues melodies. The park will open to audience members at 5:00 PM and they ask that you not bring tents, stakes, or open flames, but everything else is fair game.

omaha fashion weekAug. 20 - 25

The Midwest’s Premier Fashion Event, Omaha fashion week, starts on August 20 and goes through Saturday, August 25 when the final event will take place. This event features original work by local fashion designers including 12 newcomers, four high school students, and two designers who are launching national brands. Tickets will go on sale June 1 at omahafashionweek.com/tickets, which range from $65 for a VIP seat to $30-$50 for reserved seats. It might be a little pricey for high school students but could be a fun girls night with friends or family. Each night there is a different theme for the collections including Children’s wear and day wear, so be sure to go the night you are most likely to enjoy.

taste of omahaJune 1-3

The 15th annual Taste of Omaha occurs June 1-3 with free admission. This “festival of great foods and entertainment” will feature food tents from various restaurants around Omaha. You can get anything from a Greek gyro to juicy barbecued ribs; many different types of cuisines will be represented. Although there is free admission, the food itself is not free, with varying prices for different dishes. There will also be family entertainment perfect for little brothers and sisters.

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worldwide events by getting involved in the Olympics. You don’t have to be an athletic genius to understand the amazing talent from all over the world. Every four years, swimmers from all over America meet at the United States Olympic Swim Trials, which have been held in various cities around the country since 1920. In 2008, Omaha was chosen to accommodate the event at the CenturyLink Center and has been chosen once again for the 2012 United States Swim Trails. Swimmers will push themselves to the limit in hopes to make it to the Olympic games, held in London, to go for the gold. Not sure who to start cheering for? Check out these promising returners and newcomers who have the potential to be on the 2012 Olympic Swim Team.

MICAH LAWRENCE: Now a senior at Auburn University, Lawrence has been swimming since she was in high school. She’s broken AU records with her outstanding performance in breaststroke. As a sophomore she placed third in her 100 m and eighth in her 200 m breaststroke, leading her to the finals for the 2010 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships.

EUGENE GODSOE: Godsoe hails from Greensboro, North Carolina, and attends college at Standford University. He has competed in several international competitions as well as in 2008, tried out for the Olympic Swim Trials, placing 13th and 14th in men’s 100 and 200 m backstroke. His best strokes are back and butterfly, and has set multiple new records at Stanford.

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GILES SMITH: Smith is only a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, but he’s already shattered school records of a 50 m freestyle in only 19.74 seconds and is the national high school record holder for the best time for the same stroke.

MADISON KENNEDY: Since graduating from college, Kennedy has been training for the trials. She swam in the 2008 trials, earning a solid 12th place in the 50 m freestyle. Similar to many of the other swimmers, she has also broken school records and made it to the finals in championships such as the Pac-12 and NCAAs.

DAGNY KNUTSON: Knutson managed to place 7th in the women’s 200 m individual medley, in which swimmers swim either 25 or 50 m of each four strokes, depending on if the IM is a 100 m or a 200 m. Knutson’s strength is freestyle, which helped her win gold for a 4x200 m relay in the FINA World Championships.

olympics: did you know?The first recorded Olympic games date back to 776 B.C. in Olympia, Greece.The ancient games consisted of fewer events than the modern Olympics; only about ten with different catagories within the event. Modern Olympic games began in 1896 in Athens, Greece.28 games will be played in the 2012 Olympics in London, England.The 2016 Summer Olympics are set to be played in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Brazil will be the first South American country to ever hold the Olympic games.The first televised Olympic games were in 1932.Women weren’t allowed to participate in the games until 1900. Tug-of-war used to be an offical Olympic sport, but was removed after 1920. The last pure gold medals were given out in the 1912 Olympics. There were no Olympics in 1916, 1940, and 1944 due to World War I and World War II.

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If you don’t want to miss out on this incredible experience, purchase your tickets now. There is a four day pass available for June 25-28 or June 29-July 2 going for $180 to $290. However, if you’re not an extreme fan and are just curious, one day passes are also available for any day during the trials. These range in price from $35 to $80 dollars. Tickets are available through the CenturyLink Center at 800-745-3000 or through www.ticketmaster.com.

interested in going?

story | design by leanna klimisch | graphics by eva phillips

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Total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:1/2 cup V8 V-Fusion Light Strawberry 1 banana1/2 cup vanilla low fat yogurt1/2 cup frozen or fresh strawberries1/2 banana1/2 cup ice

Directions: In a blender, add the juice, yogurt, strawberries, banana and ice. Cover with lid and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

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relax, refresh, refueleanut butter yogurt dip

Total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients: 1 cup vanilla yogurt1/2 cup reduced-fat peanut butter1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup whipped toppingAssorted fresh fruit

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Ingredients: 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)1/2 cup reduced-fat peanut butter1 pouch (3 3/4 cups) Fiber One original bran cereal (from 16.2-oz box)

Directions:Line cookie sheets with waxed paper. In large microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and peanut butter uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds. Microwave 30 seconds to 1 minute longer, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth.

Stir in cereal until well coated. Drop mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm.

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} sports{COLLEGE WORLD SERIES

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maha and the College World Series are now synonymous. The CWS actually started in Kalamazoo, MI in 1947. The tournament then moved to Wichita Kansas, before finally finding it’s home in Omaha in 1950. Interestingly enough, that year, President George H.W. Bush played as captain of the Yale baseball team. The first Omaha tournament only had a total attendance of 17,805 and actually lost money for that year as well as during the first ten years it was in Omaha. However, many Omahans cared dearly for baseball, and wanted to keep Omaha as the home of the tournament. It was the late Johnny Rosenblatt, Mayor of Omaha and avid baseball fan, who really started and helped to maintain the tradition of the CWS in the city. Today, the tradition of the CWS is, of course, still alive and thriving, with many baseball fans supporting the effort. The College World Series of Omaha Inc, is now the local organizing committee, rather than the city of Omaha. Local contributors as well as many volunteers are what make the Series happen. There is also an executive committee of the College World Series of Omaha, Inc. board which meets each month to help assure the success of that year’s tournament. Effort is put in by so many groups to make the games happen, including the fan support. This year the College World Series will begin Friday June 15, with Opening Ceremonies on Thursday due to the Swim Trials. Then the first round will run through either Thursday or Friday, June 22, in its usual double-elimination format. Then the best-of-three Championship Series will begin on Sunday, June 24, ending either Monday or Tuesday.

General Admission tickets are now available to purchase, costing $80 per book of 10 tickets. They are available online through the CWS website cwsomaha.com, or from Hy-Vee service counters, Omaha area service clubs, and the CenturyLink Center Omaha box office. The capacity for the general-admission section is 5,500, and gates open two hours prior to the first game, so you might want to take advantage and get there early to avoid long lines. Remember to enter through Gate 3 or 4 if you have general-admission tickets.

Often times, people’s favorite part of the game isn’t the game itself. Even I get more of a kick watching the volunteer trying to catch the baseball after it’s fouled, than the actual game sometimes. The CWS of Omaha Inc. is now looking for those volunteers to oversee each of the NCAA’s fan interactive areas outside of the stadium. You must be at least 16 years old and have transportation to arrive during your shift. It could run from Thursday June 14 until Tuesday June 26, and is a great and fun way to earn service learning hours. Contact Kara Cook at kara@cwsomaha.com for more information about becoming a volunteer.

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The Baylor Bears, from Waco Texas, have been to the CWS tournament three times. Head coach Steve Smith is in his 18th year, and with be itching to get back to the tournament.

The University of Florida baseball team is no stranger to the CWS tournament, having made seven appearances. Catcher Mike Zunino, may just lead the team to victory this year.

Seminole baseball is considered one of the best collegiate baseball programs in the U.S., having appeared in the national championship final three times.

The University of California at Los Angeles has had very successful seasons the past two years. Many UCLA players have gone into the Major League, and hopefully this season’s players will keep up their great reputation.

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WHERE TO APPLY As teenagers, it can be difficult to find jobs. “You need more experience”, or “we only hire people that are 18 or older”. Both are common phrases given to teenagers when they apply for jobs. Since this task can be daunting, and being told no can be discouraging, here is a list of places that are known to hire teenagers.

RETAIL STORES can be very good places to apply, locally owned stores or boutiques are less likely to have age restrictions, but some corporate places will hire teenagers as well.

RESTAURANTS are also good avenues for jobs. Hosting tends to be more geared towards night time and the shifts aren’t too long. You are usually paid minimum wage plus tips, so it’s a fast way to make money. Serving can be a quick way to earn cash, but be careful to apply to places that don’t serve, or serve a limited amount of alcohol because you must be 19 to serve alcohol in Nebraska.

GROCERY STORES, yes everyone works there, but you know that you have a high chance of getting hired and that you might work with someone you know. Having friends on the job can be nice if you need to trade shifts or have questions.

LIFEGUARDING is great because they will never turn you away for your age as long as you have your certification. The only downside is that the class can be expensive, but the certification lasts for two years. On the bright side, the class can be taken at Westside for credit hours towards graduation. Lifeguarding can be utilized as a summer job, or a year-round job.

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CREATING YOUR OWN JOB If you are having issues finding work, or working “for the man” isn’t for you, consider creating your own job. The key is marketing yourself. People won’t pay you if they don’t know you exist. Go door-to-door, put up flyers in your neighborhood or community bulletin board, tell your friends’ parents and have them tell their friends. The other, more important part, is deciding what service or good you are going to provide. The possibilities are endless, but here are a few suggestions.

MOWING LAWNS is a dirty job, but people will pay to have it done. It is also something that people are very apt to hire a teenager to do. The hours are flexible and you can take on as much or as little as you like.

NANNYING is perfect for teens. Parents work during the summers and don’t necessarily want to pay for daycare. They’d rather pay a nanny to allow their kids to be in their own house or go to the pool. You are more likely to get hired as a nanny if you can drive and if you are CPR certified.

PET SERVICES can be a fun way to work with animals. Many people don’t want to take their dogs on walks when it’s hot during the summer, or give them a bath. Also, people go on vacation during the summer and need someone to take care of their animals, which is an easy way to make money.

CRAFTS sound elementary, but people will pay for them. How many times have you heard someone brag about something being handcrafted, or a price be higher in a store because something was hand-made? Well someone’s hand made it, it could be yours. Take that artistic gift and make jewlrey to sell to boutiques, or hone in on your wood-carving skill and sell knick-nacks to a furniture store

DO’S AND DON’TS OF AN INTERVIEWDO dress appropriately. Business casual is good; khakis or dress pants and a collared shirt for boys, dress or skirt, or dress pants and a blouse for girls.

DON’T be late. First impressions are crucial. If you are tardy to an interview it reflects poorly upon you. If you are delayed, make sure to promptly call the interviewer and let him know that you are running behind.

DO shake hands and make eye contact when you arrive. A firm handshake upon greeting says that you are professional and should be taken seriously, despite your age.

DON’T lie. Potential employers are trying to find the best person for the job, lying will only get you into trouble later.

DO talk highly of yourself. More often than not, the people employing you don’t know you, so talk yourself up. They want to know what good qualities you possess. Keep in mind to throw in the ones that are going to benefit their business the most. For example, if you are applying for a hostessing position, it would be a good idea to throw in that you are very organized, or a people person.

DO follow up. Business people tend to get busy so don’t be discouraged if you haven’t heard back right away. If it’s been a few days and they haven’t called you, call them. it shows that you are serious about the job, plus you get answers.

80/35: When/Where: July 6-7 @ Des Moines, IA$$: 2-day $65, single day $39Headliners: The Avett Brothers, Death Cab For Cutie, Dinosaur Jr.Line-up: Leftover Salmon, Greensky Bluegrass, F****d Up, Dan Deacon, Leslie and the Ly’s, and moreGenre: Alternative/Indie/Folk RockWhat to Expect: 80/35 was founded with the goal of creating a live music scene in Des Moines, to get the city up and running. This year is it’s 5th anniversary and there are big plans for its celebration. With more than 30,000 music fans collecting in the middle of the midwest, 80/35 brings a bustling party to a town most would imagine to be lifeless. The festival holds a meet ‘n greet where you can get autographs from bands, a DIY craft fair, and things to do before and after the festival, so the party never ends. At 80/35, you get all the elements of a large-scale festival but with a small town feel. Info: http://80-35.com/

Van’s Wraped Tour:When/Where: July 6 @ Bonner Springs, KS and July 9 @ Tinley Park, IL $$: Single Day: $40Headliners: Yellowcard, All Time Low, Mayday Parade, We The KingsLine-Up: Anti Flag, Of Mice And Men, Rise Against, Sleeping With Sirens, The Used and moreGenre: Alternative/Pop Rock/Punk/Metal/Sreamo/Hardcore/Hip Hop/Rap/and more

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the best of midwest music fests oud, exciting and packed with sweaty fans, attending a summer music festival should make the top 10 on your bucket list. From hip-hop and rap to indie rock, we’ve got the best festivals to check out. Better yet, they are all within driving distance. So, grab some friends, earplugs and sunscreen and get ready to rock out!

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Pitchfork Music Festival: When/Where: July 13-15 @ Union Park, Chicago IL$$: 3-Day Passes- Sold Out, Single Day- $45 Headliners: Feist, Vampire Weekend, Godspeed You! Black EmperorLine-up: Cloud Nothings, Sleigh Bells, Cults, Youth Lagoon, Beach House, King Krule, Real Estate, and moreGenre: Indie/Experimental/Noise Rock/Shoe-gaze/Indie Pop/Garage Rock/ Hip Hop/ And moreWhat to Expect: Pitchfork Music Festival is put on by Pitchfork Media, an online publication featuring music reviews, news on rising artists, and artist interviews. Pitchfork Music Festival is a three-day event featuring over 40 of independent music’s best artists on three stages. Unlike some of the larger festivals with pricey tickets and uncomfortably packed crowds, Pitchfork’s goal is to create a unique, inexpensive musical and cultural experience for itsw listeners. With local craft venders, vintage clothing booths, and an assortment of foods from Chicago’s best cafes and restaurants, Pitchfork has succeeded in creating an atmosphere that is laid back and enjoyable for both the listeners and the musicians. Info: http://www.pitchfork.com/festivals/chicago/2012/

MAHA: When/Where: Aug 11 @ Stinson Park- Aksarben Village, Omaha NE$$: Single Day- $35Headliners: Desaparecidos, Garbage, Icky Blossoms, Josh RouseLine-up: Dum Dum Girls, Delta Spirit, Eli Mardock, and moreGenre: Alternative/Folk Rock/Indie PopWhat to Expect: MAHA is a festival focused on all things local. Considering itself a “homegrown” music festival, MAHA is run and organized by volunteers, featuring mostly bands who’s roots are in Omaha. It’s a non-profit festival, meaning their goal is to bring independent music and arts into the city, not to make money. Expect a small but great line-up (the festival is new and still gaining recognition), great views from all areas of the park, inexpensive tickets, an intimate feel, and having a great time with your fellow Omahans. Info: http://www.mahamusicfestival.com/

Lollapalooza: When/Where: Aug 3-5 @ Grant Park, Chicago IL $$: 3-Day Passes- Sold Out, Single Day- $95Headliners: The Black Keys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack WhiteLine-up: Bassnectar, Passion Pit, The Shins, Temper Trap, Florence + The Machine, Miike Snow, and many moreGenre: Everything other than country and classicalWhat to Expect: Lollapalooza is basically one non-stop party with over 90,000 people. Expect massive lines, long treads between the stages, having to arrive hours before a show and the experience of a life time. With an eclectic array of bands, ranging from the biggest names in rap to underground groups that are just getting started, you’re bound to discover new artists you’ve never heard before. Info: http://www.lollapalooza.com/

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What to Expect: The Warped Tour, sponsored by Van’s shoes, is a summer long festival that tours from state to state with over a hundred bands. The festival features a few big-name bands each year, but really puts a focus helping up-and-coming artists get heard. At the Warped tour, it’s all about the sponsors, meaning a ton of FREE STUFF. Every ten feet there’s a different booth giving away tshirts, band promo CDs, and flyers. Many of the bands are just as excited to be there, promoting themselves, as the listeners are to hear them. You’re bound to discover some new bands, add some shirts to your wardrobe, and meet a lot of cool people. Info: http://vanswarpedtour.com/

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play a neighborhood game of capture the flag - Wallis Harry, 9

go bushwhacking in Florida - Max Slosburg, 9

win the alumni kickball league - Sam Kline, 12

go to every College World Series game - Kasey Reyes, Hall Supervisor

buy all Nintendo gaming systems ever created - Emily Suffi, 11

paint a mural of a tree on the wall in my room - Kylea Mathison, 10

play basketball with Ray Allen - Jordan Kellogg, 11

finish my Masters Degree - John Bombac, Woods Instructor

learn how to wakeboard - Jessie Pflug, 12

grow and donate my hair to Locks of Love - Haille Viereggerr, 11

go to a concert - Aaron Bowen, 9

go canoeing from Norfolk to Omaha - Andy Gould, Hall Supervisor

go skinny dipping - Angie Reynolds, 11

make a lot of money - Matt Young, 9

do the Tango in Argentina - Jacob Koester, 11

write a movie script - Byron Seidler, 11

improve my cheerleading jumps - Emily Glazer, 10

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where in the world are westside students?

Lila Padios, 11, is an intern for Omahype this summer. Omahype is a website containing information for creative and interesting events around Omaha. It also features articles, documentaries, and photos from and centered around Omaha’s youth and culture.

This summer, Eric James, 10, will be a lifeguard at Westridge pool. Westridge is located across from Paddock Road Elementary school near Center and 96th.

Shay Maulsby, Guinevere Drabik, Jacquelyn Hogan, Majdulin Tombi, Haley Bekins, Annie Torson, Jamie Reed, Cora Watanabe, Claire Dyer, Kyle McGrew, Joseph Toy, Michael Trivilino, Patrick Wilkening, Ari Juster, and Ephraim Vraspir from Westside’s choir and other choirs around the country are traveling to Europe this summer. They will be going to France, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, and Germany, singing in numerous cathedrals. The trip will last from June 23 to July 8.

Alli Bollig, 11, is taking a much more calm summer by first traveling to Minnesota, then taking a vacation to her cabin in Wisconsin. She will be doing activities such as skiing and fishing with her family.

Dawn Worthington, 11, will be working at a Boy Scout camp this summer called Camp Cedars, teaching first aid to kids. Mason Kyle, 12, and Catherine Kyle, 11, will also be working at the camp. Catherine will be working as an Aquatics Instructor teaching lifesaving skills and swimming. Mason will be working as a Nature Counselor and also teaching the kids about space exploration, history, and physics.

Do you think you have great summer plans this year? Check out these Westside students who are doing fun activities in the coming months.

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What you’ll need:-Watermelon Red Nail Polish-Black Nail Polish-Green Nail Polish-Toothpicks

Step 1:Paint all your nails watermelon red and let them dry.

Step 2:Paint a green tip on the tip of each nail and let them dry.

Step 3:Using a toothpick, place lots of little black “seeds” all over your toe nails.

What you’ll need:-Navy Nail Polish-Gold Nail Polish-Toothpicks

Step 1:Paint all your nails navy and let them dry.

Step 2:Time for the anchor! Start with a solid gold circle at the top of your nail.

Step 3:Use a toothpick and draw a line down in a stippling (dotting) motion from the gold circle.

Step 4:Draw the two sides of the anchor curving up from the bottom of the line and the little arrow tips on the ends.

Step 5:Draw a horizontal line near the gold circle.

Step 6:Add a blob of navy to the gold circle to make it look more like the hole at the top of an anchor.

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Step 1:Find an old, soft, and cool t-shirt that you want to make into an awesome bro tank. If this is your first bro tank, consider using a practice shirt first to learn the ropes!

Step 2:If you can find a loose fitting tank-top, use it to trace the shape you want your new bro tank to be. Otherwise, carefully draw lines around the sleeves and neck where you want to cut it. Be careful not to cut the sides of the shirt.

Step 3:Cut out the sleeves and the neck. Make clean, long snips for a more finished looking product.

Step 4:Try your finished tank on. If you don’t like the way it fits, pull out the scissors and alter it. Or start over with another shirt. Finally, enjoy your new bro tank and show off those hard earned muscles!

bro tanks

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IF YOU HAVEN’T ORDERED A XANADU...Hurry quick! There are still Xanadu’s left to be purchased. If you are interested bring $15 to room 251 ASAP! This offer won’t last for long, so be sure to pick up your copy of the school’s best literary arts magazine! Email Cassandra McCormick if you have any questions.

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

sundays farmers market @ aksarben1-3 taste of omaha1-8 sand in the city8-10 summer arts festival

15- college world series starts15 the hold steady @ the waiting room21- shakespeare on the green starts25- olympic swimming trials start

sundays farmers market @ aksarben2 devotchka @ the slowdown2 firework show @ ameritrade park6-7 80/35 music festival @ des moines11 ingrid michaelson @ the slowdown

12- jazz on the green starts6-9 van’s warped tour midwest13-15 pitchfork music festival @ chicago16 foxy shazam @ the waitingroom

sundays farmers market @ aksarben1 the black keys and tame impala @ midamerica center3-5 lollapalooza @ chicago

11 maha music festival @ aksarben18-19 the faint @ the slowdown20-25 omaha fashion weekschool starts yet again...

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adviser: nathan moseley

editor-in-chief: jordan meradith

writing editor:jill hoppe

visuals editor: eva phillips

managing editor: samie steed

photographers: eva phillips

designers for this issue: eva phillips, jordan meradith, jill hoppe, alycia olson, megan ulrich, laurel oetken, samie steed, leanna klimisch, cassie mccormick

writers: for this issue:eva phillips, jordan meradith, jill hoppe, alycia olson, megan ulrich, laurel oetken, samie steed, leanna klimisch, cassie mccormick

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