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BOBCAT'S

BEST FRIEND

In honor of National Puppy

Day, Bobcats share their

own shelter stories

Battlefield High School Student News Magazine

Volume 2, Issue 6 March 2015

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A CAUSE FOR

PAWS

Bobcats celebrate National Puppy Day with their own

canine friends. PLUS... PWC Shelter Stats and DIY Dog Treats!

WHAT

DREAMS ARE

MADE OF

Bobcats reveal their craziest-- and best-- dreams

HOOKED AND

ADDICTED

How to solve a dangerously

growing problem

SPRING

BREAK- NEAR

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Where to go to make your spring

break count

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Experiencing

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A personal account on

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TRUE OR

FALSE?

These facts might just change your perspective.

FEMINISM

SPOKEN HERE

Bobcats weigh in on a controversial topic

“GOOD GIRL”

BROWNIES

A new spin on a decadent brownie recipe

NEVER TOO OLD

FOR DISNEY

For most Bobcats, their childhood favorites are timeless

THIS SHAKE'S

NO SHAM

A do-it-yourself version of the McDonald's Shamrock Shake

HONORING THE

IRISH HOLIDAY

How much Irish spirit do YOU have?

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A cause for paws

Celebrating and saving National Puppy Day

By Thomas Kelly and Alie

Paoli

With New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Valentines Day, and President’s Day out of the way, it is time to prepare to celebrate another national holiday: National Puppy Day. National Puppy Day is celebrated on March 23. The holiday exists to celebrate both the furry companions of millions of United States citizens and to encourage adoptions and support for local animal shelters that suffer from overpopulation of lost and rescued puppies.

Even if someone is not looking to adopt a “forever friend,” there are many other things that they can do to help the millions of dogs living in shelters across the country. For example, someone looking to help may consider volunteering at a local animal shelter or donating. There are several shelters in the area that all

have ample volunteering opportunities.

Middleburg Humane Foundation (MHF), located in Marshall, Virginia, is a nonprofit, no kill shelter. The shelter is currently under expansion and could use all the help they can get. Potential volunteers must take the shelter’s “ Volunteer Orientation” program to ensure the safety not only of the volunteers but of the animals they are helping. The next Volunteer Orientatio n is on S u nday, March 29th at 1pm.

MHF is a unique facility where they offer a training program for the dogs staying there to increase their chances of adoption. With the help of staff members and animal behaviorist Genevieve Warner, the animals at Middleburg are taught basic commands and also coaxed away from possible “bad” habits they picked up from their previous owners. MHF’s specialized training program is based

solely on positive reinforcement, and the word “no” is never so much as uttered.

Sophomore Tori Penton has been volunteering at MHF since she moved here, because at the time they were “the closest place and needed a lot of help.” Penton's family eventually came to adopt their five dogs from MHF. “All of them were dogs we once fostered and they had either disabilities or we fell in love with them and had to keep them.” Fostering is a program that many animal shelters offer to help prevent overpopulation at the shelters, acclimate dogs to calmer lifestyles, socialize the dogs, or in the case of no- kill shelters like MHF, older dogs are often fostered to ensure that they are as comfortable as pos sible.

Friends of Homeless

Animals (FOHA) is anothe r local shelter; however, they do not publicize their address to minimize the animals abandoned on their

PWC animal

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doorstep. If you are looking to volunteer or help in other ways you can contact the volunteer coordinators through their website, foha.org. Although FOHA does not take their dogs out for adoption events, they have several upcoming adoption events for their cats and kittens. The most prominent event that these playful felines will be attending is the Super Pet Expo, March 27-29 at Dulles Expo Center. The Super Pet Expo is a “...pet lover’s dream weekend” as their website, superpetexpo.com, describes. Aside from being able to greet adoptable pets from shelters and fosters from the area, attendees will be able enjoy performances from “The Marvelous Mutts” and seminars with renowned animal experts. There are activities for not only pet lovers, but even for the animals themselves. From pet photo portraits to agility courses and Puppy Playgrounds, this weekend will be far from the average

Out of the 5,436 animals

admitted to the shelter, 2,120 were adopted. While most of the animals in shelters were adopted, 1,848 were killed. Thankfully, there is more than two fates for the animals that are admitted to shelters, as they can be returned to their owner (if possible), or transferred to a no-kill shelter.

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walk in the park.

Another local shelter is the government-run Prince William County Animal Shelter. Located across from the county landfill, the occupants of this shelter don’t have the same luxuries as those staying at FOHA and MHF. Unlike privately run shelters, this shelter ca n only hold animals for a short period before they have to make the decision whether or not the animal will be euthanized. Euthanasia is the accepted, humane way, of pu t ting an animal down, killing it. Out of the 5,436 animals taken in by th e county shelter last yea r, 33.9% were euthanized. Sadly, these statistics are quite common. 800 dogs are euthanized every hour within the United States alone due to overpopulation and the lack of available homes.

Although National Puppy day was first created to encourage the adoption of shelter dogs, today the holiday has become a day when all dogs are celebrated. Teacher Mr. Bridges describes how he celebrates his relationship with his dog, Woodrow. “We buy him elk and moose antler bones and he loves playing tug-of-war,” says Bridges. “He likes pretending he’s a lap dog, even though he weighs eighty pounds.”

Many teachers and

students likewise celebrate their dogs every day of the year. Latin teacher Ms. Yount, ensures the happiness of her Irish Wolfhound, Duncan, with simple acts of TLC. “He gets a lot of walks, playtime with toys, a lot of treats,” she says. “Every night, I sit on the floor in a bean bag and he either lays across or next to me and gets some love.” The employees of the local pet store recognize her when she comes in weekly for new toys for Duncan, she says with a laugh.

While lots of students praise their pets on a daily basis, senior Jordan Robson takes spoiling her dog, Dasher, to a new level. “He takes the bed, I take the couch,” she says.

While these dogs and countless others will receive the same kind of love on National Puppy Day, they are not the only ones who need it. When National Puppy Day comes around, Bobcats are encouraged to not only remember their own pets, but to remember the less

fortunate pets staying in

shelters .

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Peyton's dog, Bandit, goes for a car ride.

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Penton's dog, Remi, plays with a ball.

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dog treats:

Bridges's dog, Woodrow, enjoys playing outside.

By Mary Riley, Charis Hagnikitas, Cheyenne Shifflett, Kyleigh McGinnis

Peamutt Butter: -¼ cup Peanut Butter -1 cup water -1 cup of Oatmeal -1 tablespoon vegetable oil -2 ¼ cups whole wheat flour

Preheat the oven to 375. in a large bowl combine peanut butter, water and oil. Gradually add flour, then oatmeal. Roll dough to ¼ inch thickness then cut with a cookie cutter. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.

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According to HuffPost

Politics, the average white American woman makes 77 cents to every dollar of the average white male. “In 2012, the median earnings of American women working full time year-round were $37,791. American men earned a median income of $49,398,” the site reports. The gender wage gap has “hovered at about 77 cents on the dollar since 2007.”

The gap is even more tremendous within minorities, says HuffPost Politics. “Within some minority groups, the wage gap is even worse: African- American women earn 69 cents for every dollar paid to African-American men, and Latinas earn just 58 cents on

equally in the United States.

Junior Oakley Herrewig agrees with Gault; he says, “Women have all the same opportunities.” Though the opinions of students at Battlefield vary, everyone interviewed seemed to agree that women receive a “lack of respect,” to some degree.

Some people are confused on the true definition of feminism. Cat Lamb says, “I am a feminist because I believe being a feminist means wanting to have equality for all genders. I think everyone should be a feminist.” While different people have different understandings of what feminism means, according to Merriam-Webster, the definition of feminism is “the

the dollar compared to Latino men.” This is one of the many inequalities that women in this society face in this day and age.

Here at Battlefield High School, there many different opinions of women's equality and rights. Senior Cat Lamb believes,“women definitely don’t have same rights even in developed societies, but because of our view as a developed country, it is hard to make progress.”

Administrative Intern Mr.Smith says, “Do I believe women are equal? Yes. Do I believe they are treated equal in this society? We aren’t quite there yet.”

Freshman Brayden Gault disagrees; he believes that women are treated

advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.”

It may seem surprising to hear some of the varying responses from students at Battlefield. Opinions ranged from, “girls' sports are not given the same amount of respect from students,” from freshman Jediah Thorne, while Herrewig believes that it is because, “girls are not as athletic as guys.”

It is clear that Bobcats feel strongly on all sides of the spectrum. Insightfully, English teacher Beth Miller shares her own advice: “Before expressing your strong opinions, you should always have research for it to fall back on.”

Feminism spoken here

By Inez Asiama, Zoe Voettiner, and Emily McCauley

8 things you thought were:

false, but are true: 1. It rains diamonds on Saturn and Jupiter. Diamond “hailstones” form on Saturn and Jupiter when “lightning storms turn methane into soot (carbon) which as it falls hardens into chunks of graphite and then diamond. 2. President Lyndon B. Johnson owned an amphibious car and used to drive guests into the lake, screaming about brake failure to scare them. 3. Vending machines are twice as likely to kill you than a shark is. 4. Hippo’s milk is actually pink. 5. Maine is the closest U.S. state to Africa. It seems unbelievable, but very true. 6. John F. Kennedy, C. S. Lewis, and Aldous Huxley all

died on the same day: Nov. 22, 1963. 7. Oxford University was formed before the Aztec Empire. Oxford was founded in 1096 and the Aztec Empire was founded in 1325. Oxford is also older than the USA, the printing press, the Magna Carta, English, the University of Cambridge, and Old Man Bridge. 8. France still used the guillotine when the first Star Wars movie came out. Medieval, right? Sources: www.acscdg.com www.buzzfeed.com www.bbc.com http://oxford.tab.co.uk/201 3/10/20/six-things-oxford- predates/

true, but are false:

1. One will not get arthritis from cracking your knuckles. There is no evidence of such an association. 2. Chameleons change color to match their surroundings. They do not actually change color due to the environment, but from their emotional changes. 3. Waking up sleepwalkers does not harm them. 4. Mother birds will not actually abandon their young when you touch the baby birds. 5. Disregard the phrase “blind as a bat,” because bats are NOT blind. They use echolocation to hunt and navigate. Their vision may not be 20/20, but they can see. 6. The Earth does not revolve

around the Sun. It is actually revolving around the solar system’s center of mass. 7. Chewing gum doesn't take seven years to digest. In fact, one digests it at all instantly. 8. Swimming within an hour of eating does not actually lead to cramps or drowning. For a leisurely swim, it is very unlikely one could drown; however someone who has alcohol in their system should think twice about a dip in the pool. Sources: thoughtcatalog.com science.howstuffworks.com www.sciencedump.com www.nytimes.com www.viralnova.com list25.com http://www.mnn.com/

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High School has a different meaning for everyone. Some treat it as a source of education, sports, socialization, while others acquire drugs from schoolmates.

When the student was asked about resisting drugs, they replied, “No [I haven’t tried resisting drugs]. I don’t think it’s that big of a deal because it’s not hurting anyone.”

A different student has resisted drugs and stops taking drugs now. “Yes [I have resisted drugs and now] I don’t do them anymore.”

An anonymous student stated they are aware of “...a lot of people who smoke but only one or two who sell [drugs]. You really don’t know unless you ask.”

Even though one can suffer tremendous physical and emotional damage from drug and alcohol use, there are many available resources to receive help for an addiction. Hotlines are available to help people get over an addiction by providing insightful information to help one find the proper facility to go to in order to recover from an addiction.

Drugs and alcohol can have a damaging effect on the body’s physical condition. The Gateway Foundation described drug use saying that it is the leading cause of death from preventable health conditions. Some of the health effects of drugs involve weakening the immune system, causing cardiovascular dysfunctions, causing nausea and abdominal troubles, causing seizures and strokes, and initiating bodily malfunctions, such as breast development in men and dramatic changes in body temperature and appetite.

The Alcohol & Drug Rehab Center of Prince William County contains services capable of helping a person recover from a drug or alcohol addiction. The facility also has phone operators waiting to talk through any addiction problem.

The Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center of Prince William County can be reached at: 540-427-6618 and listeners are available 24/7.

Infographic curtosey of Microsoft Excel and Adobe Photoshop

How to fix a big problem

The Good Girl Brownies are a new hit. They were founded by Jessica Kronzer and Kelsie Ainslie. This rainy day treat is easy to make and puts a new twist on a much loved treat, The Slutty Brownie. Instructions on how to make shown in infographic above.

Ingredients: 1 Box chocolate chip cookie dough mix 1 Box brownie mix 1 Box Double Stuffed Oreos Parchment Paper 9” by 13” pan 1 Bag chocolate chips 1 Bag Hershey Kisses

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Spring Time

By Sidney Brooks IV, Simon Moon, and Zoe Voettiner

8 things you thought were:

Hooked and

Addicted

Brownies

a twist on a commonly

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Taking it HOME

photo courtesy of Creative Commons

By Sam Scott

The time for walk-up songs, freshly mowed grass, and the sweet sound of bat on ball has returned. It is April, and baseball is back. While both the high school and college seasons began in February, April is typically associated with being the beginning of baseball season, because that is when the professional players take the field for Game One of 162 regular season games. Opening Day this year is Sunday, April 5, and it holds a great rivalry game. The St. Louis Cardinals will be travelling to Wrigley Field in Chicago to take on the Cubs in a game under the lights, beginning at 8:05 PM. The other 14 Opening Games will take place on Monday April 6, and will feature many division rivalries. From the AL (American League) East, the Baltimore Orioles will take on the Tampa Bay Rays in St.

Petersburg, Florida. The NL (National League) features the San Diego Padres squaring off against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

Freshman Reese Varley, a member of our own Bobcat Baseball Team, is a die-hard advocate for any and all baseball. “Oh yeah, I’m looking forward to this season,” Varley excitedly commented. “The Nats and Red Sox are my favorite MLB teams, and I’ll try to go to four of five games over the summer.” Varley plays outside of Battlefield as well for the Marruci Stars, a local travel organization known nationally.

The Rosenthal family (sophomore Natalie

and freshman Casey), is the epitome of baseball fans. All four members of the family slave over the television when the Nationals play, and are semi-season ticket holders. They even drive around sporting “NAT1 2UD” and “NATA 2UD” license plates. Natalie is an avid athlete, “I

play softball for the Virginia Shamrocks (travel) and for Battlefield

High School Varsity Softball.” she says. “We go to MLB

games during the summer with my family, we go to about ten games a season.” All of these games are at Nats Park. Although her name is completely coincidental, that does not mean that these siblings would not do anything for a Nationals World Series Ring, the Rosenthals are die-hard fans. “I would live outside, in a tent, in a snowstorm, for a week, and walk everywhere I go...shirtless.” Casey says. Die-Hard Fan right there. He has his own ways for rooting on the Nats, typically involving screaming at the television, in both good and bad situations. With Nationals playoff losses in 2012 and 2014, the Rosenthal family has spent a couple of occasions with large tubs of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and lots of tears. The family is looking forward to a contending year for the hometown team in 2015.

2015 promises to be a thrilling year for Major League Baseball, with many underrated teams shaping up with new key additions in the off-season. Rivalries will be more bloodthirsty than ever, and the fight for the World Series Title will be tight, between all 30 teams. Plays will be made, Stars will be born, Fans will be crazy, and Many, Many Great

What team was Babe Ruth sold to? A) The Orioles B) The Red Sox C) The Yankees D) The Senators

How did Roberto Clemente die? A) In the Vietnam War B) Old age C) A boat crash with his friends D. In a plane crash, taking supplies to earthquake survivors

What did Jackie Robinson get arrested for after WW2? A) Public intoxication B) Not giving up his seat on a segregated bus C) Robbery D) Fighting during a game

What is Cal Ripken Jr.’s nickname? A) Iron Man B) The Hulk C) Hawk-eye D) Captain America

What MLB player was married to Marilyn Monroe? A) Ty Cobb B) Mickey Mantle C) Joe DiMaggio D) Lou Gehrig


Correct answers: C, D, B, A, C

Games will be played to determine the World Champion of 2015. Get Excited.

The boys are

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was disappointed in my performance at Regionals, I wrestle very defensively but I forced myself to go offensively, and it didn't work out the way I planned. It's gonna be tough at States, if I had placed third or fourth at Regionals, I'd have an easier time at States. I messed up placing second at Regionals, I set up a tougher road for myself.”

During Regionals, Battlefield High School got first place as a team

Taking it HOME

On February 13 and

14, Battlefield High School's wrestling team competed in the 6A North Region Competition. With states a week away from regionals, the way the wrestlers competed became a make-it- or-break-it time for them. Trevor Mello, Matt Asper, River Curtis, and Raymond Bernot all competed in the Regional Finals. Out of the four that were lucky enough to make it there, only River Curtis took home a Regional title. Wrestlers who did not make it to finals but qualify for states include, freshman Zac Feight(138lbs), sophomore Chris Ferrill (160lbs), junior Gabriel Dominguez(182lbs), and senior Kyle Pederson(285lbs), along with those who were in the regional finals. Wrestlers will only compete with people in their weight class.

First to wrestle in the finals on Feb. 14 was junior Trevor Mello, he was sparring at106 pounds. His opponent was Killian Cardinale of Patriot, whom he is familiar wrestling with. Last season, Mello beat Cardinale twice. During finals, the two had a long, hard match but in the end, Trevor came up short and lost 4-1. Mello comments, “I'm excited that I qualified for States this year because last year I didn't. After last year, I choked at regionals, I was doing lots of sprints and extra lifts even after practice to get to where I am now. I am really excited for next year's season, with it

being my senior year.”

Wrestling at 113 pounds was senior Matt Asper. Back in February 2014, at the 6A State semifinals match, Asper was up against Lake Braddock’s Darius Wiles. During that particular match, Matt tore his ACL, ending not only his season, but his chance to receive a state title. After six months of recovery, Asper came back strong, making it to the regional finals. Although he lost during finals to Victor Echeverria of Centreville 7-2, he qualified for states, yet again.

Out of the few freshmen on the varsity team this year, River Curtis managed to make it to the finals, wrestling at 120 pounds. Curtis wrestled against senior Robinson’s Brandon Greyson. River earned the satisfaction of receiving a regional title, winning 9-2. River adds, “At first, I didn't think I was capable of winning a Regional title, but once I started the tournament, I realized I could if I tried my hardest.”

Junior Raymond “Ray” Bernot claimed his first district title wrestling at 170 pounds this season. Along with the district title, he has officially achieved 100+ wins in his wrestling career. In the finals, Bernot was competing with Mack McCune of McLean, also a junior. Both wrestlers were strongly fighting for the regional title, but in the end, Bernot came up short and lost 4-3. Bernot comments, “I

with188.5 points, right above Osbourn Park with142.5 points. Freshman and team manager Peyton Weaver comments on the teams performance, “I feel like the placing we took was well deserved and they worked really hard for it. A lot of the freshmen strived to make it to the finals, it was sad that some of them didn't. I know Ray worked really hard to get there, same with a lot of other juniors and seniors.”

States took place on

Feb 20. Making it to the finals from Battlefield was River Curtis and Matt Asper. Unfortunately, States was shortened to one day instead of two due to the weather, giving wrestlers less time to think things over and rest for their matches. Winning a first place title at states is unlikely for a freshman, but Curtis made it happen. Winning against sophomore Marc Garofalo of Colonial Forge, 6-4. Asper unfortunately lost to who he had to face at regional finals, Victor Echeverria of Centerville, 8-4, taking second in the state.

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Spring break

Going somewhere far?:

A day with nature

By Lauren Bennett

Getting outside to enjoy the sun now, when the weather is starting to warm up a bit, is exciting to many Bobcats. One popular thing to do is to take a trip down to Great Falls in McLean, Virginia. The place has many different activities for people

to enjoy. From indoor to outdoor

activities, the area tries to have something for everybody. This can be an easy weekend trip to put on the calendar if one has nothing else to do. Just going down for a day can also be a good choice. Sophomore

Rebecca Miller says, “ Whenever my family goes down, we usually go for a whole weekend so we don’t miss out on any of the activities and so everybody gets to do what they want.”

For the people who love being outside and love

spending time with nature, there are many outdoor activities. Some of the most common outdoor activities are whitewater kayaking and canoing through certain areas of the Potomac River.

People who like hiking can also enjoy Great Falls because there are fifteen

miles of hiking trails throughout the park, five of which are multi-use trails for biking and horseback riding.

There are also have areas designated for fishing and climbing. Junior Aimee Trettle said, “I love Great Falls. It is so much fun and I’m

never bored whenever I am there because there are so many things to do.”

Great Falls also has three different platforms laid out around the park that overlook certain parts of the falls. They have impressive views of the falls and the Potomac River.

The park opens daily

from 7 a.m. until dark. The fees are $3.00 for the people who bike or walk into the park and $5.00 for the people who drive in. The pass covers three days in the park. The stay does not have to be that long, but it is how long your pass will last.

J unior H annah M organ m entioned, “ I love the f act that they a re pretty c heap for t he amount o f time they a llow you to s tay and the a mount of [ activities] t hey allow y ou to do. I t’s not like I e nd up p aying for a c ruise, if you k now what I m ean.” So now s ince the w eather m ight begin t o warm up a bit, maybe g oing to G reat Falls f or a day or

two with friends and family will be a popular and convenient choice for Bobcats over break.

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Spring break

Staying closer to home?:

Experiencing the music

By Zach Plaster

Since the beginning of time, nothing has succeeded more at provoking thought and emotion in humans than live music. Though its origins are uncertain, music has, without a doubt, played a pivotal role in our development as a species. Furthermore, nothing is more effective at bridging gaps and bringing people together than creating and listening to music, which is why it is so important to experience it live and in person.

Having had the opportunity to attend several concerts in my 18 years, I can personally attest to how great they are. Each performance left me with something different: Chance the Rapper helped me learn how cool it is to be original, Kings of Leon showed me the results of hard work, Walk the Moon taught me not to care what other people think, and Phox helped me realize the value of just chilling out every once in a while. These experiences left me with lasting memories that I will always carry with me, and I have never had more fun than while at a concert.

I encourage everyone to go check out live music, at least once in their lives. Even if you do not like the band, it is still a great way to spend a Friday night. Also, going to concerts is easier than many might assume. The 9:30 club in DC, the Fillmore in Silver Spring, the State Theater in Falls Church, and Jammin Java in Vienna are all awesome places to go see a

show, and usually for a very good price.

So, do some research, find what you like, and a group worth seeing is bound to come to town soon. Trust

Photos 1-2 Luke Bryan preforms at Jiffy Lube Live located in Gainesville, VA.

Photos courtesy of Kelsey Ainslie

Photo 3 Thomas Rhett opens up for Florida Georgia Line in Charlottesville. VA.

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those movies, and we get to see them come back and grow up with them again.”

Brown and Gasperino saw “Maleficent”, the remake of “Sleeping Beauty,” and Brown “thought it was better than the original.” The twist on the well- known fairytale intrigued Gasperino because she “liked the different perspective.”

Disney’s bringing back of old classics suggests to some that they are having a difficult time coming up with new ideas; however, Vega thinks that “it’s good because they are new and creative, but at the same time they are still a classic.”

Senior Katie White, is also looking forward to the new movies; she says, “I like seeing the new perspectives and differences in movie techniques.” In “Maleficent,” for example, the movie was based off of Maleficent’s life and her perspective of the story of “Sleeping

Starting in 2010,

Disney began remaking their classic animated stories, turning them into live-action films. “Alice in Wonderland” was the first movie to be redone, and it started a trend. Between “Maleficent” and “Mirror Mirror,” Disney has continued to remake their previous successes. Coming this March, the classic story of Cinderella is being released in theaters once again, but this time it has a modernized twist while still keeping its original premise.

The real question is: do people think Disney is running out of ideas, or becoming more creative with their storylines?

High school students remember watching the originals as kids and, so far, have enjoyed reliving their favorite childhood movies. Juniors Noah Brown, Briana Gasperino, and Abby Vega all have an opinion on the subject. Vega says, “It’s good because they are new and creative but at the same time they are still a classic.”

Gasperino chimes in by saying, “It’s kind of cool, because we grew up with

But are the recreated classics better than the originals? By Marissa Alessi and Sydney Guyton

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Beauty.”

While students are enjoying the new point of view Disney is incorporating in their remakes, there are still many originals that have yet to be redone. Students have some ideas for what movies should be next. Brown, Vega, and Gasperino all agree the movie “Aladdin” would be great as a live action film. Vega also wants “Aristocats”, “Lady and the Tramp” or the “Jungle Book” to be brought to life. As for others, these Battlefield students will have to wait for Disney to catch up with these requests.

The newest Disney release is the well-known

story of Cinderella. White says that she “is excited to see Cinderella redone.” The cast includes Lily James from the hit television show “Downton Abbey” and Cate Blanchett, who has starred in the “Lord of the Rings” movies. With this talented cast, fans have high hopes for the movie.

These old animations are gaining new appreciation due to the action that is being added to them. Disney hopes that if it continues to recreate classics, it will keep both older and younger audiences happy as they bring back memories and create new ones.

By McKenna Roper

Senior Maggie Stickel and freshman Olivia Stickel pose with Princess Aurora at Disneyland in California.

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Sophomore Jule Gaitley is also heading to the beach for break. “I am going to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for spring break,” she says. Since this is typically a warmer place to visit in March, “[she] plan[s] to wear cute crop tops, Hawaiian shirts and high waisted shorts.” Gaitley herself has a unique fashion sense. “I find myself leaning towards boho-chic and [also] doing my own things like [wearing] Hawaiian shirts,” she says. As for this spring’s trends, she says, “I love the colorblocked triangle bikinis that are becoming popular now. I also love all the lace crop tops and kimonos. I'm also obsessed with the low heels trend that seems to be coming up soon.”

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The beach is not the only place to go to on holiday. Freshman Brandon Quinn says that, “I think I’m going to New York City.” However, because New York is not as warm as other vacation spots, Quinn says that he’s most likely to wear, “A jacket, maybe some jeans, [and] Sperrys, maybe.” For his brand of choice, Quinn jokinglyly states, “North Face, ‘cause I’m basic.” Veering away from men’s fashion, Quinn humorously says that if he were to dress like a girl, “Nice sundresses [would] work, fashionable sun glasses, and also open- toed shoes.”

Junior Dylan Crosson knows all about spring trends for men. “The best trends for spring are lighter colors, colored cargo shorts, maybe some Sperrys, or slip-on shoes that are easy to deal with, yet stylish. Either that or a nice tank top, a bathing suit, and flip flops if you're on your way to the pool with friends.” His style plan is pretty simple for the spring season: “When [I'm] not working or sitting by the pool in a tank top and a bathing suit, I'll probably be wearing a nice button up with cargo shorts, and I will have my sunglasses on for sure.”

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Freshman Francesca Clemente is going to Anguilla, a British territory in the Caribbean islands for Spring Break. With its warm Caribbean climate, Clemente says that she will be wearing, “really light maxi dresses and maxi skirts with bikini tops and stuff.” For her accessories, she states that, “I like really big statement stuff, especially in the spring; it gets like, really colorful.” She believes that it’s in style, as well as gladiator sandals, floral prints, and flower headbands, for the spring season.

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Can somebody say “I’m

lovin’ it?” The Shamrock Shake is a yearly favorite made by McDonald’s, but it is a lot of sugar, carbs, and fat for only 16 ounces of shake. There are 550 calories in a shake, and it costs $2.69. Instead, make a healthier version at home, for only 250 calories. It is easy to make one for half the calories, half the price, and all that green, minty deliciousness. It is a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with friends. Ingredients: 2 cups of light vanilla ice cream ¼ teaspoon of peppermint extract ¼ cup of milk 4 drops of green food coloring Whipped Cream (optional) Maraschino Cherries (optional)

Instructions:

Scoop the ice cream and add it to the blender. Pour in the milk next, along with the peppermint extract and food coloring, in that order. Blend until the shake is smooth and completely green.

Pour the Shamrock Shake into two cups and add whipped cream and a cherry on top. Enjoy!

Honoring the

Irish holiday

Bobcats are tested on their

Irish spirit By Danielle Harrington

Have you ever been pinched on Saint Patricks Day for not wearing green? Saint Patricks Day has been celebrated as an official Christian feast day since the early seventeenth century. Celebrations of this holiday generally involve public parades, festivals, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. Using this Saint Patrick’s Day quiz you can test your green spirit for

celebrating this great holiday and quiz yourself to see if your an advocate for the fantastic holiday honoring the Irish nation. Ask yourself these questions and judge just how festive you can be!!

This Shake’s No Sham!

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake at Home By: Cassidy Lee

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