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The Barstow School Kansas City, MO Volume LXII, Issue 4 January 2016 Learn about the presidential election in Argentina. Read a preview for the 2016 Robotics season. WORLD NEWS A&E Check out some tasty tapas for a winter feast. B Knights Green White Armillary Senior Circle Mind Body Character Hybrid Learning Preschool Kindergarten First grade Second grade Third grade Geometry Fourth grade Fifth grade Sixth grade Seventh grade Eighth grade Ninth grade Tenth grade Eleventh grade Twelfth grade Weather- cock Fall Festival Auction Baccalaureate Commencement Weekend BTVN Honor Council Student Council Summer at Barstow Pub Hub Zen Garden Biology Commons iPads Bookstore Dining Hall Price Hall Community Garden Google Apps Kariessentes MyBarstow Ring Ceremony Sophomore School Portal Whipplehill Alumni Trustees Knight Starz Graduation State Line Road English Barstow Lane Debate Shakespeare Festival Spirit Week Worlds Festival Frank Prob Stat Established 1884 Mary Louise Barstow Lower School Senior Line Song Middle School Honors and Awards Upper School Senior Lounge Hill Global China B.P.A. Barstow Booster Club Tuesday Assembly Coeduca- tional Kansas City Missouri Varsity Private School Legacy Tree Day Musical Play Pretenders Algebra Into the Woods B-Line Bartow Admissions Baseball Tennis Soccer Track Cross Country Daniels Golf Anatomy Softball Swimming Basketball Haiku Homecoming Prom Winter Formal WPA Singers Calculus Music KUH-NIG-ITS Barstow Brio Tablet Photography Brookfield Ceramics Drawing and Painting Junior Senior Art Show Robotics Agathon Private School Bookstore Graduation B.P.A. Alumni Forensics iPads STUDENT NEWSPAPER LINE B-Line Staff
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Page 1: Barstow B-Line Issue 4

The Barstow School Kansas City, MO Volume LXII, Issue 4 January 2016

Learn about the presidential election in Argentina.

Read a preview for the 2016 Robotics season.

WORLD NEWS A&E

Check out some tasty tapas for a winter feast.B

Knights Green White Armillary Senior Circle Mind Body Character Hybrid Learning Preschool Kindergarten First grade Second grade Third grade Geometry Fourth grade Fifth grade Sixth grade Seventh grade Eighth grade Ninth grade Tenth grade Eleventh grade Twelfth grade Weather-cock Fall Festival Auction Baccalaureate Commencement Weekend BTVN Honor Council Student Council Summer at Barstow Pub Hub Zen Garden Biology Commons iPads Bookstore Dining Hall Price Hall Community Garden Google Apps Kariessentes MyBarstow Ring Ceremony Sophomore School Portal Whipplehill Alumni Trustees Knight Starz Graduation State Line Road English Barstow Lane Debate Shakespeare Festival Spirit Week Worlds Festival Frank Prob Stat Established 1884 Mary Louise Barstow Lower School Senior Line Song Middle School Honors and Awards Upper School Senior Lounge Hill Global China B.P.A. Barstow Booster Club Tuesday Assembly Coeduca-tional Kansas City Missouri Varsity Private School Legacy Tree Day Musical Play Pretenders Algebra Into the Woods B-Line Bartow Admissions Baseball Tennis Soccer Track Cross Country Daniels Golf Anatomy Softball Swimming Basketball Haiku Homecoming Prom Winter Formal WPA Singers Calculus Music KUH-NIG-ITS Barstow Brio Tablet Photography Brookfield Ceramics Drawing and Painting Junior Senior Art Show Robotics Agathon Private School Bookstore Graduation B.P.A. Alumni Forensics iPads S T U D E N T N E W S P A P E R

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B-Line Staff

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EDITORIAL January 20162

B L I N EVolume LXII, Issue 4 2016

3 BIG BROTHER The Debate Team lends their expertise to the topic of domestic survelliance.

4-5 CLUB ROUND-UP In-depth look at some of the most beloved clubs, their leaders, and their upcoming events.

6-7 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Cocina some Spanish tapas to ring in the New Year.

13 LOVE IS IN THE AIR Survive Valentine’s Day with invaluable advice from our resident experts.

14-15 SPORTS Is Ronda Rousey still marketable after los-ing to Holly Holmes?

16 PHOTO ESSAY Students share snaps from their winter breaks.

8-9 S.A.D. WINTERTIMEYour winter depression may be more than just the winter blues.

10 THE LOTTERY Teachers share what they would do in the (albeit unlikely) event that they won $1.5 billion.

12 THE OTHER BORDER Mexico faces an immigration problem of its own and it’s not the one you think.

The State of the Union address, a time-honored responsibility of our President each year, sees all of Congress convene for a report on the state of the Union, measured in progress achieved and hopes for the future. It marks one of the few times that the Senate and House of Representatives gather in the same chamber, along with the Supreme Court, cabinet secretaries and heads of the armed services. As Dr. Ketchell’s AP U.S. Government and Politics students could explain, the Senate and the House are assigned different responsibilities and powers, and share power with the other two branches. They work toward a common goal

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(sometimes), yet rarely meet in the same room. Thus, a joint meeting is not just a gathering to hear the president speak, but also represents an opportunity to digest and reconsider how they can work together to make the whole better than its parts.

Similarly, the inaugural joint meeting of Student Council, Honor Council and Class Representatives this January establishes a promising precedent for the remainder of the school year, as well as for years to come. Student Council governs weekly BTVN assemblies and plans activities, Student Representatives lead class meetings, and Honor Council promotes a safe, learning-friendly environment. Though each branch of our student

government operates in separate spheres, each member attends the same school, witnesses the same problems, and holds leadership potential. As their first task, the collective group of over 20 representatives from all four grade levels tackled trash in the hallways. They settled on an agreeable solution – promoting trash pick-up in the hallways without incentivizing it with negative consequences – but the discussion extended beyond the confines of the meeting room, spreading to classmates and friends. Next up on the agenda is recycling. If you have a suggestion for topics that need attention, tell one of the many representatives elected to serve you so we can all ensure that the state of our Union is strong.

A JOINT SESSION OF OUR OWNStudent government is a whole lot bigger than its composite parts

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OPINIONJanuary 2016

Big Brother is Watching3

A recent poll conducted by The Wall Street Journal and NBC reached a startling conclusion; for the first time in decades, the economy is not the most important issue to voters. Instead, forty percent of respondents listed national security as their primary concern in 2016. Recent attacks in Paris and San Bernadino have highlighted the need for better intelligence and renewed calls for increased domestic surveillance.

Unlike many other issues, domestic surveillance is a topic that does not fall evenly along political lines. Both Repulicans and Democrats are split between those who support domestic surveillance and those who oppose it. Republican candidates Ted Cruz and Rand Paul join Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders in valuing privacy over national security. Republican candidates Donald Trump, Chris Christie and Marco Rubio, who favor national security, have more in common with Democrat Hillary Clinton than with Republican counterparts Cruz and Paul.

Cruz, Paul and Sanders argue that the constitutional right to privacy should be carefully guarded. None of them would do away with

surveillance entirely, but they believe that citizens should generally be free from government intrusion. Trump, Rubio, Christie and Clinton often argue that desperate times call for desperate measures. None would disregard privacy entirely, but they each believe that protecting the physical security of citizens is the government’s foremost duty.

Most Barstow students won’t be able to vote in the 2016 election, but the question of how to regulate surveillance will be one of the most important questions this generation addresses. Technology shapes our personal lives like never before. Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger and Snapchat contain some of our most intimate conversations, photos, thoughts and data. Who should be able to access this data, and when they should be able to do so, is an increasingly important question.

The data from many of these applications goes through a technical process called

“encryption” to ensure user security. Encryption protects privacy, but it has also created a complicated obstacle for federal law enforcement agencies like the FBI and CIA, who argue that tech-savvy groups like ISIS are using encrypted messages to

coordinate and plan attacks. The Paris attacks are believed to have been aided by apps like WhatsApp and Telegram that utilize heavy encryption technology. Great Britain

has even considered the possibility of banning these apps, along with iMessage and Facetime, altogether.

The FBI and CIA have taken a more measured approach, asking Congress to compel the makers of these applications to build in “backdoor” access for federal agents. This would give the government the ability to immediately access time-sensitive data during national security investigations.

Congress would be wise to deny this request. The threat of terrorism is real, but allowing unprecedented government access to private information

is an inappropriate means to ensure security. To quote founding father Benjamin Franklin, “[those] who would trade liberty for some temporary security deserve neither liberty nor security.”

Physical security must be preserved, but so too must our liberties. It is possible to preserve both. Agents should be able to access information if they receive authorization from a court of law. If a federal law enforcement agent can establish probable cause for obtaining user data they should be allowed to do so.

Allowing unquestioned, unrestrained “backdoor” access is dangerous and unnecessary. It is dangerous because it allows the government to peer deeply into our most treasured private data without any set of standards and procedures to guide their actions. Violations of privacy create chilling effects on other constitutional rights, such as free speech and free association.

Full access is unnecessary because the courts can work quickly, effectively and discretely to aid federal agents in protecting national security. Calls for increased security measures are guided by a sincere desire to protect the United States, but that goal can be achieved without risking our most treasured ideals.

By The Barstow Debate Team

Moves to Limit Encryption Go Too Far

The letter focused on five main points:

“[Those] who would trade liberty for some temporary security deserve neither liberty nor security.”-Benjamin Franklin

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the number of experts who urged the world’s governments not to introduce backdoors

into encryption products in an open letter posted on January 11, 2016. Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, argued that “a key left under the doormat would not just be there for the good guys. The bad guys would find it, too.”

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Do not limit access to encryption.

Do not mandate backdoors.

Do not require that third parties have access

to encryption keys.

Do not try to weaken encryption standards.

Do not break any of the previous four points.

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BARSTOW NEWS January 20164

After making great strides last year at the Greater Kansas City Regional competition, Barstow’s Robotics Team has added to their success while giving back to the community through volunteering. For the first time, the team collaborated with Variety KC and Rockhurst University Engineering and Physical Therapy students to turn ordinary toy cars into personalized vehicles for young children with disabilities through a program called GoBabyGo. KC Variety sponsored and bought all the cars for GoBabyGo. The modified cars promote the development of basic skills, such as balance, standing, hand-eye coordination and others. The cars are created in a manner that is fun and simple for the child while still achieving therapeutic goals. With the use of these new cars, the children are able to explore their environment, resulting in improved cognition, memory and spatial awareness. In addition to being the President of the Robotics team,

Shanley Lenart is the LEO club president. She learned about GoBabyGo through the Lions Club and decided it would be

a great cause for Barstow’s Robotics team to support. Initially, the Robotics team had intended to build only one car, but the team’s great work inspired the GoBabyGo program to contact the Robotics team to help build six more cars. Lenart believes that “this is the first time ever that the Barstow Robotics team was able to directly build something to

The Robotics Team’s Drive Towards ServiceBy Shivani Lokre ‘16 help make someone else’s life

easier. This is why we do what we do.” Earlier this year, GoBabyGo

KC hosted the first Build Day, which included about thirty students from the physical therapy and engineering departments from Rockhurst University, along with the Barstow Robotics team, working on six cars. In the future, they plan to work on other models specific to the disabled child’s needs. The Robotics team split up into different

groups so that the experienced members of the team could help the new members build the cars. By working together, the team became closer with the new members and their collaboration helped achieve great end results. In terms of the mechanical aspect, the Robotics team built the cars by altering the steering wheel with the addition of a large button to the front.They also attached a switch on the back that turns the car on and off, allowing for parental control, along with a larger backrest with a seatbelt for support and safety. After a successful year, the Barstow robotics team has decided to make GoBabyGo an annual tradition. Despite busy schedules and long hours, Lenart noted that “when you see the kids smiling and laughing as they push the car button for the first time, that’s when you know it’s all worth it.” Not only did the Robotics team gain hands-on learning experience through GoBabyGo, they also permanently changed the lives of many children for the better.

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The Barstow Glee Club provides a creative outlet for Upper School students with songs in their hearts and beats in their step. The club’s focus is choral art, with occasional choreography or featured instruments in specialized performances.

Under the direction of Kristi Mitchell, the club welcomes all vocal musicians, from Chamber Singers to shower superstars. These students perform pieces that showcase each member’s unique voice. Students of different ages and vocal styles all collaborate each month to perform rich compositions.

The club often takes time to share their extraordinary melodies both inside and outside the Barstow community. The club is currently preparing for a performance at the Cum Laude Induction Ceremony, as

well as their annual showcase in the Spofford Variety Show. President Isabel Thomas ’16 and member Stephanie Krutz ‘17 also represented the club at Barstow’s first annual Stage Night.

The club shares their glee with audiences in the Kansas City area as well. Each year, the club holds holiday caroling performances at various local assisted living facilities. This trip is a favorite for many of the club’s members, as they love to share their songs with audiences of all ages. This past year, the serenaders made an appearance at the AMC corporate holiday party, an exciting first for the club.

Senior Isabel Thomas, a four-year member and the current President, believes “the Glee Club serves as a source of entertainment for its audiences and members alike.” She participates in the club because

Filling Our Hearts With Glee By Valerie Mombello ‘16 “it allows [me] to share and

celebrate the emotional power of music with students of similar interests.” Since her freshman year, Thomas has been amazed by the continual success and talent of the club members. She expressed gratitude for her wonderful experience and hopes for other students to discover the same joy in sharing and

creating music. The Glee Club is a great

opportunity for all Barstow students to express themselves through song. The members have created a great support sysytem and welcoming environment for students to share their special voices.

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Glee Club commemorates their holiday performance at an assisted living facility.

Robotics builds six toy cars through the GoBabyGo program.

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BARSTOW NEWSJanuary 2016 5

A Month AheadFebruary

Lower School Middle School Upper School All School Sports

The Barstow School has belonged to the Cum Laude Society since 1959, making it the first school in the Kansas City area to receive a charter. Cum Laude is an elite academic society. Each year the chapter elects one-fifth of the senior class and one-tenth of the junior class to membership. The current members include Valerie Mombello, Sophia Mauro, Emily Reed, Max Gong, Lauren Bernard and Isabel Thomas. Dr. Collier, the sponsor, said, “most schools do not have chapters, so just having a chapter is an honor. Furthermore, being selected as a member is an enormous honor, especially for those selected in their junior year as it is one of the highest academic achievements at The Barstow School.” The Cum Laude Society is vital to the life of the Upper School because it celebrates academic excellence in every category, matching The Barstow School

motto that promotes mind, body and character. Dr. Collier added, “it’s important for a combination of reasons. First, it’s a long-standing tradition. It also helps our students contextualize their achievements in ways to motivate fellow

Cum Laude Inductions 2016By Ellie Schneider ’17 classmates. Finally, it is another

bridge between Barstow and a community of scholastic excellence.” The assembly honors these students who showcase academic excellence and promote sound moral conduct.

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Graduated and current memebers attend the Cum Laude reception held after the induction ceremony.

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Homecoming NightThe Barstow basketball teams will be facing Heritage Christian at home starting at 4:30 pm. In addition, Homecoming King and Queen will be announced.

Presidents DayNo school

Bring Your Parent to School Night From 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Lower School students will show their parents everything they’ve accomplished this semester.

6th Grade FieldtripSixth grade students will be going to the Coterie Theater to watch “And Justice for Some: The Freedom Trial of Anthony Burns.”

Basketball Games Head down to KC Christian to support your fellow Knights.JV Boys play at 4:30 pm. Varsity Girls play at 6:00 pm.Varsity Boys play at 7:30 pm.

Debate - Cal Berkeley InvitationalUpper School Debate students will travel to UC Berkeley to compete in a debate tournament.

Senior NightBoys and Girls Basketball teams take on Pembroke Hill at home at 7:30 pm. There will be performances by the Dance and Cheerleading teams as well.

Debate Kanellis InvitationalUpper School Debate students will travel to Iowa City to compete at their last invitational debate tournament of the 2015-2016 season.

Basketball DistrictsThe Varsity Basketball team will be playing district playoffs from February 22-26.

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Class of 2016: Angel Feng, Jared Gillen, Chloe Ketchmark, Sam Lee, Shanley Lenart, Kyra Li

Class of 2017: Zuhair Hawa, Joey Holliday, Nikhil Kuppuswamy, Olivia Laub, Grace McGowan, Ellie Schneider, Cheryl Wu

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT6 January 2016

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

RECIPE FROM: Spain Recipes. RATING: 5/5. PREP TIME: 2 hours.ORIGIN: Peru

, or small servings of a variety of appetizers, have gained wild popularity both in Spain and throughout the world. Most cafes and bars in Spain serve a wide spectrum of tapas. We made four of the most appealing dishes ourselves and reviewed them along with a short description of each dish and its origins. -Katharina Staecker ‘18

INGREDIENTS: Russet potatoes, salt and pepper, paprika, roasted tomato, hot sauce, garlic, red onion, parsley, mayonnaise.The patatas bravas proved time consuming, but ultimately rewarding and well worth the time. Fry and then bake the potato wedges with salt and pepper. As they cook, create a roasted tomato aioli with paprika and a special Spanish hot sauce. Garnish the patatas with aioli and parsley.

TAPAS

RECIPE FROM: Food Network. RATING: 4.5/5. PREP TIME: 1.5 hours.ORIGIN: Castilla La Mancha, Madrid

CROQUETAS DE JAMÓN ALBONDIGAS

CEVICHEPATATAS BRAVAS

RECIPE FROM: Spain Recipes. RATING: 4.2/5. PREP TIME: 2 hoursORIGIN: France, adapted by Spain

RECIPE FROM: Spain Recipes. RATING: 3.7/5. PREP TIME: 1 hourORIGIN: Arabic during time of rule in Spain

INGREDIENTS: Halibut, juice of two limes, chopped chili pepper, diced avocado, cilantro, olive oil, salt, pepper. This recipe was by far the favorite dish. The way the lime cooks the fish creates the perfect texture. First, soak fresh halibut in a bath of lime juice for two hours, then add a chopped chilli pepper to mari-nate the fish for longer. Garnish the dish with an avocado and fresh cilantro.

INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 pound ground pork, a green bell pepper, onion, fresh parsley, ground nutmeg, oregano, tomatoes, olive oil. These meatballs were good, but not on the same tier as the other dishes. Create a pork and beef mixture with fresh parsley, nutmeg, an onion, a bell pepper and breadcrumbs. This makes approximately sixty meatballs. Brown them in olive oil and cook them in a garlic-tomato sauce.

INGREDIENTS: Milk, 2 eggs, flour, serrano ham, breadcrumbs, olive oil, butter.This recipe was mouth watering. Cook the filling on the stove out of flour, milk and butter until the mixture thickens. Add the serrano ham and let the mixture set overnight. Form the mixture into an egg shape, roll in breadcrumbs, dip it in egg and then set the croquetas in the fridge for an hour to set. After that, fry the croquetas in olive oil for about 3 minutes.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTJanuary 2016 7

STYLE @ THE STOW Did you make any New Year’s resolutions this

year?

Do you keep your resolutions?

F I L M A N D T VAs 2016 begins, get ready for a year full of new movies and shows. Check out a collection

of our favorite ongoing and upcoming films.

C O L O N YA family tries to stick together and stay safe after an outside invasion of L.A. Some people adhere to the authorities’ commands, and others rebel and suffer the con-sequences. Colony began January 14th on USA.

T H E 1 0 0 A few generations after the near-destruction of Earth, the 4000 survivors living on space stations send a group of 100 teenagers to test Earth’s suitability for human life. Having lived in space, they find Earth fascinat-ing yet terrifying.

B R O O K L Y N A talented cast takes on the story of a young immigrant’s experiences in Brooklyn. Eilis meets and falls in love with an Italian plumber. A tragic event brings her back to Ireland, and she has to decide whether it is still her true home.

T H E M A R T I A N When Mark Watney finds himself deserted by his crew on Mars, he must use his scientific skills to sustain himself until a crew can return to rescue him. Back home, NASA desperately races against the clock to bring back their astronaut.

C O N C U S S I O N Dr. Bennet Omalu, a foren-sic pathologist, dicovers a neurological disorder in the autopsy of football players. He works to raise public awareness of the dangers involved with football and is opposed by massive corporations behind the scenes.

What did you resolve to improve?

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VIDEO GAME ROUNDUPHave you spent all your holiday money but still want some good games to play? Here are some of the best F2P (Free to Play) games available!

If you are a fan of games like Mario Kart and Forza, then you may like Trackmania. The game is filled with crazy courses and has a built-in level designer so that players can create their own courses.This game features a global ranking system so players can see how their scores compare to people in other parts of the world.

For fans of games like Minecraft and Terraria, there is Trove. Trove is a Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game, with randomly gener-ated dungeons and terrain. You can mine resources with a mining laser and there are over eight different classes to choose. You can improve your mastery and unlock mounts to ride and perform different activities like fishing and exploring on boats. The game features crafting items, unlocking skins for your character to change what it looks like, designing equipment for the game.

If you are a fan of First Person Shoot-er games, you should try Planetside 2. The game features battles on three different planets with hundreds of players participating simultane-ously. This game may be for the more skilled player, as the number of enemies may make it difficult for beginners to succeed.

Warframe is a futuristic Third Person Shooter, where the Milky Way galaxy is dominated by merchant mercenar-ies and an empire of clones. You get to play as a powerful warrior who can use his powers to defeat the evil in the system. You can collaborate with up to eight players depending on the mission, and can visit stations and clans for social tasks. The game features hundreds of weapons, doz-ens of enemies, and several distinct game modes, as well as one of the best F2P systems, allowing players to trade for items instead of purchasing them.

TRACKMANIA PLANETSIDE 2

TROVE WARFRAME

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FEATURE January 2016

Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD is a result of the change in seasons from fall to winter. Many do not view SAD as a real disease, but it is a diagnosed form of depression and should not be discounted as “the winter blues.” SAD is most severe during the months of December, January and February, with the arrival of spring typically resolving any moodiness and lack of energy during this time. A doctor will usually ask whether the patient has suffered depression the past two winters and has felt better at the change of the season. SAD is more common if a close relative is also affected. Though most people brush off SAD as a temporary inconvenience or “First World Problem,” SAD dramatically affects many people around the world and should be taken seriously.

While holiday lights often make people cheery and excited during the wintertime, people with SAD feel depressed due to the lack of sunlight and shorter days. The lack of light in the wintertime can often unsettle biological clocks and sleep-wake patterns, which can lead to depression. Reduced sunlight also causes drops in serotonin levels, a brain chemical that controls mood, and can lead to SAD. Drops in melatonin levels caused by the change in seasons also leads to SAD because melatonin plays a key role in sleep patterns and mood. Ultimately, lack of sunlight is the main cause of SAD, but sleep and genetics can play a role too.

SAD can look a lot like other forms of depression. Feeling sad, grumpy, moody or anxious during the wintertime can indicate signs of SAD. Also, losing interest in usual activities and a lack of energy are symptoms of SAD. People who suffer from SAD usually sleep more but still feel tired. This form of depression can also lead to weight gain and increased carb cravings. As with most forms of depression, SAD can also cause feelings of worthlessness, despair or guilt. Any combination of these symptoms can possibly indicate signs of SAD.

Preventing SAD is not hard once one realizes they have the disease. Treating it can be as simple as making time to exercise or be more social. Though getting out of the house can help prevent SAD, relaxation is also important. The winter months can be a stressful period, so spending some time doing relaxing activities can prevent depression. Light therapy can also be a powerful tool in preventing SAD. High-intensity lights cost about $175 and can be bought without a prescription. In order to work, the light must be at least 10,000 lux and exposure must be for at least ten minutes within thirty minutes of waking up. Other treatment tips include antidepressants or psychotherapy. Prevention of SAD is not hard and easy adjustments can often eliminate this wintertime depression.

Don’t Be SAD, Be RAD

Got that Wintertime Sadness?

What is SAD?

What causes SAD?

How do you treat SAD?

What are the symptoms?

3million US cases per year

60-90%of people with SAD are women

15%of population affected

Information from the Mayo Clinic

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Helpful tips to turn into TAKE IN THE LIGHT. Open the curtains and get some light into your room. Waking up to sunlight will start your day off right and decrease your SADness. Find bright windows during the day if you feel down. Bright colors in your home also create a fresh and joyous feeling. Try colorful curtains, bed spreads, and rugs and add white to reflect light from the windows. Light and bright equals happy ‘til night!NATURE CAN WORK WONDERS. Taking a long walk outside will help you get some fresh air and help lessen your symptoms. If you don’t want to walk, grab a lawn chair and sit in front of your house with a lemonade and enjoy the sun. Open the windows in the morning to enjoy some fresh air and natural sounds. GET PHYSICAL. Exercise can help alleviate stress and anxiety that come with SAD. Getting in shape will release Serotonin, increase your overall confidence level, which can lift your mood during the depressing months of the year.

Some treat SAD using alternative medicine instead of conventional medicine. Popular supplements include:ST. JOHN’S WORT. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t classify St. John’s wort as a form of medicine, it is a popu-lar depression treatment in Europe. The herb should be used with caution as it can interfere with a number of medications, including antidepressants and HIV/AIDS medications.SAMe. Like St. John’s wort, SAMe isn’t approved by the FDA to treat depression in the United States, but is used in Europe as a pre-scription drug to treat depression. SAMe could be helpful, but you should do more research before trying it. OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS. These healthy fats are found in cold-water fish, flaxseed, flax oil, walnuts and some other foods. Omega-3 supplements are believed by some to be a potential treatment for depression.

Lifestyle Remedies Medicinal Remedies

Kansas City’s Wintertime Cures to SAD

Embrace the cold with Crown Center’s 43rd annual winter ice rink. The rink is open November through mid-March, the perfect time to cure that wintertime sadness and keep you busy in the colder months. Only $6 for admission and $3 for skate rentals, anybody of any skill level is welcome. On Tuesdays, grab a partner because after 5 P.M. admission is two-for-one. Whether you are a longtime ice-skating pro or are hitting the ice for the first time this season, there is never a bad time to bundle up in your warmest layers and spend some time outside. As mentioned in lifestyle remedies, getting physical and being outside is often a beneficial cure to depression. Don’t let cold weather stop you from enjoying the winter activities and festive lights.

Crown Center Ice RinkThe Kansas City Zoo’s penguin and polar bear exhibits are especially popular this time of year. One main benefit of visiting the zoo in the winter is that it’s far less crowded, and the animals are more playful when they’re not under the hot sun. If you get too cold to stay outside, some of the zoo’s best exhibits are indoor, like The Tropics and The Discovery Barn. The polar bear exhibit features Berlin and Nikita in the Polar Bear Passage.

The Kansas City Zoo

A short drive north of Kansas City will bring you to Snow Creek, a wintery resort perfect for skiing, sledding, and snowboarding with friends and family. January is “Learn to Ski” month at Snow Creek; now is the time to visit if you’ve never been before! Even though we’ve had a slightly snowless winter, Snow Creek provides artificial snow and hills to use in order to simulate what it really feels like to ski. Whether you are young or old, experienced or beginner, everyone is welcomed at this winter wonderland.

Snow Creek

If you suffer from SAD, look no futher than these wintertime wonders. Lace up your ice-skating boots, grab your binoculars and find your skis for winter in Kansas City.

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January 2016HUMANS OF BARSTOW10

HUMANS OF BARSTOWIn 2010, Brandon Stanton started Humans of New York (HONY) to create a catalogue of New York City’s inhabitants. He then started collecting quotes and stories from people, which reshaped HONY into a blog. Today, over eight million people follow HONY on social media and Brandon has published two New York Times best-selling books. This is where we come in. While many variations of HONY have cycled through social media, B-Line wanted to start Humans of Barstow. Barstow is full of unique and intelligent individuals, but we know each of them in a certain setting. The idea of sonder, from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, shows that every passerby has a life as complex as your own. Our goal is to combine these two ideas and further display Barstow’s unique community.

What would you do if you won the Powerball?

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If I won the Powerball, I would spend a portion of the money to buy a RV to travel the world. The RV would have to be

amphibious because it is very difficult to drive to Europe, obviously. The RV also must have pink and purple stripes with orange polka dots. Instead of honking, my RV would meow. I would also fill the RV with cats. My cats would have

numbers which would correspond to the winning lottery numbers that changed my life. My travel destinations would be based on the locations where I could acquire the rarest cats. By the end of my journey, I would have all the cats in the world. Hopefully, if someone notices my RV, I will not be put in a mental institution, because there are no cats there. Wait, are there cats there? If so, that sounds like a nice place. But only if they have padded walls.

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I actually bought a Powerball ticket, but I think it’s ironic to willingly engage in an activity that could lead to one’s downfall.

I participated, but I feel conflicted because winning would destroy my life. Of course, a new life would be built, but the old one would be gone. If I won, I would keep a small portion and pass on the bulk of it to worthy causes. That kind of money would be very difficult to manage and I don’t want that

responsibility.

First, I would definitely want to travel to all the art museums in the world. After my journey around the world, for a person

worth more than 500 million dollars, it would be hard to keep a teaching job. So, I would like to purchase an apartment in New York and spend my free time writing and taking pictures. As for the rest of my money, I would like to donate a portion to Barstow to create more scholarships. I would also give money to UMKC, where my wife teaches, to build a new building for the Berkley Child and Family Development Center. After

that, I would like to create a program where kids can join me for a summer to travel the world and look at paintings. For myself, I would like to buy some art, hopefully paintings by Chagall, Cézanne, or Rothko.

Mr.

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I would start a scholarship fund for Latin American youth. I would also give money to my friends who live in Africa to help them run a children’s home and offer

proper health care to the citizens there. I would also fly my friends’ parents to Africa so they can visit. I am quite happy with my life here in Kansas. If anything, I would buy another house in Argentina, but also keep the house I have now in Kansas. Ideally, my husband and I would homeschool my kids and travel the world. I am big on experiential learning, and I would like my children to firsthand experience

culture. For my husband, I would get him season FC Barcelona tickets and fly him there as much as he wants. For me, I would like to throw away my old shoes and buy new shoes. A personal trainer might also be nice. I love my current life with a loving husband, terrific kids, and a great workplace. With the money, I would just enhance my life, but not make any substantial changes.

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If I won the Powerball, I would buy a pony and feed it caviar and escargot and enter it into barrel racing.

Dr. Ketchell

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January 2016 PROFILES 11

student profilesIf there was one thing you wanted your Chinese classmates to understand about America, what would it be?

Which activities or clubs are you involved in at school?

What’s your favorite TV show or movie?

What is your favorite snack?

What is your favorite sports team?

What is your favorite book?

What question would you like to ask your Chinese classmates?

What is your favorite thing to do outside of school?

We interviewed a student from each grade at The Barstow School in Kansas City. The students answered questions regarding their daily lives and favorite things. contrast of students’ lives.

Anthony Madison ‘18

My favorite sports team is the Royals because I play baseball and have always gone to their games and had an amazing time.

My favorite thing to do outside of school is hang out with friends and write music.

My favorite show would probably be “American Horror Story” or “Empire” right now. I’m always changing it because there are new shows that start when others end.

I would want them to know about American history. Specifically the wars and stuff because that’s most of American history anyway.

Demir Capan ‘19

I like to create bots so I can acquire some Yeezy shoes. I would like to buy the 750 Yeezy because they have a high resell profit.

I really like the Zesty Jalepeño chips because Mona sells them in the bookstore. The chips have a kick.

What is real Chinese food? The “Chinese food” here is good, but I especially like eating the food at Fortune Wok.

I’m involved in the Ping Pong Club at Barstow. Although we haven’t had a meeting yet, I think I’m the best Ping Pong player out of the 200 members in the club.

Anish Vadlamani ‘16

The “Chinese food” you get here is nothing like the food you have back in China. Prepare to be very disappointed.

What inspired some of your American names? I mean you don’t just think up a name like Rangel out of thin air. Was it a movie?

I enjoy a multitude of communal activities which don’t involve speaking. I do enjoy my fair share of social activities as long as I can linger in the back and join conversations only when I choose.

The last time I read a book for pleasure was in 2014 when I read the Game of Thrones books. But, I think it’s fair to say I changed quite a bit since Sophomore year. Get back to me on this one when I’m in college.

Sai Gondi ‘17

My favorite snack is food. To me anything from a steak and potatoes to bag of chips constitutes a snack depending on my hunger.

My favorite TV show is “Parks and Recreation.” Solely because Ron Swanson is my spirit animal. Nothing more needs to be said.

My favorite book is Captain Underpants because more pictures and less words...self explanatory.

My favorite sports team is the Chiefs. I love football and I love Kansas City so you could say it’s a match made in heaven.

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WORLD NEWS January 201612

With our presidential election just around the corner in America, new leaders promise to usher in change not just in the United States, but throughout the world. The presidential election last month in Argentina has aroused feelings of optimism and concern for the future of the divided country. The Peronists, a party that opposed the newly elected president during his campaign, believe that the history of Argentina is like a “Greek drama” because it has a habit of repeating itself. Peronism, or Justicialism, is an Argentine political movement based on the legacy of former President Juan Domingo Peron and his second wife, Eva Peron. The party, the Justicialist Party (Partido Justicialista), derived its name from the Spanish words for “social justice” (justicia social). Eva Peron, more widely known as Evita, became a political symbol in the eyes of the Argentine working class during her husband’s time in office (1946-1951). She was charismatic, intelligent and even regarded as the main connection between the president and the workers’ movement. Evita fought frequently for women’s rights, such as the right to vote, the equality of men and women in marriage, and the care of children. Because of this, she was loved by her people, arguably even more so than her husband. With her growing popularity, the power and wealth of the more conservative factions of the Peronist movement diminished. Peron was re-elected in 1951 with 62% of the vote, the first to include female voters. Unfortunately, Evita died of cancer the month following his election, and in his wake the economy faltered. In 1955, the political opposition (radicals, socialists, and conservatives), carried out a botched coup against Peron. They bombed the Plaza de Mayo, killing more than 300 people. That same night, Peronist activists flooded the streets of Buenos Aires and burnt several churches. The country had become a war-zone. Peron asked for political refuge in Paraguay and left Argentina. It would be seventeen years until his return, and the Peronist Party was left completely divided. Argentines today are quick to compare Eva Peron to the previous president, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, who similarly gained popularity while her husband was in office. The difference between them was that Kirchner took her husband’s position, making her the second female president in Argentina’s history.

The working-class is hopeful that Argentina’s recently elected president, Mauricio Macri, will fix the country’s ongoing inflation problem. Despite his victory, Argentina remains a divided country. Half of the population remains loyal to the Kirchners, the party defeated by Macri, leaving him with minimal support in the Congress. Regarding Macri’s populist opponents, Guillen explains, “Many of these people are pro-labor in the wrong way – meaning, ‘let’s just work as little as possible, and let’s just use the natural resources in the country’ — while the other half of the population is much more cosmopolitan, more export-oriented, more competitive and better educated.” Like other Latin American countries, the Argentine government relied on high commodity prices, which allowed state-owned companies to strive for wealth and power. Argentina is the first country in the region to have an election under the new reality of lower commodity prices. Argentina’s results may be a major test for which model of governance will prevail in South America. After many countries in the region followed the “Chavismo” of Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez to often damaging results, opponents sense an opportunity to change the landscape of politics throughout South America. Macri will leave a legacy both in Argentina and beyond; the question now is just what that legacy will become.

The Mexico-Guatemala border, whose problematic enforcement is only exacerbated by misdirected U.S. aid, raises concerns about migrant safety, U.S. intervention, and human rights on a massive scale. U.S. funds, along with Mexico’s cooperation in halting the flow of Central American migrants, fail to address the underlying problems facing Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. Known as the Northern Triangle, these nations are a hotbed of gang violence, drug trafficking, crippling

ARGENTINIAN POLITICS

THE OTHER BORDERunemployment, mass poverty and widespread corruption throughout all levels of government. Many are forced to flee to Mexico and eventually to the U.S.

Parents are so desperate to provide their children with a better future that they leave them to travel alone. The year 2014 saw a 90% increase in Central American children attempting to reach the U.S. With unaccompanied minor migration at an all-time high and public outrage growing, the U.S. government quickly implemented measures to combat the surge. Under the Mérida Initiative, Congress has allocated $2.5 billion over the past seven years to Mexico, meant to aid Mexico’s criminal justice system and internal law enforcement. Additional funds in 2014 directly addressed illegal immigration and security on Mexico’s southern border. Lawmakers essentially outsourced the migrant problem to Mexico, leaving it to implement new procedures that were designed to halt the increased migrant flow from the South in an effort to keep them from reaching the U.S. As a

result of Mexico’s new policies, the number of migrants apprehended and deported has been steadily rising, up 71% in 2014 from just a year before. In the U.S., Central American apprehension rates fell dramatically, allowing lawmakers to justify cuts to funds previously addressing poverty, bleak economies and constant violence in the Northern Triangle. Though additional U.S. funds to Mexico successfully abated the influx of Central American migrants to the U.S., the underlying problem causing Central Americans to flee was far from resolved and even regressed.

Mexico’s enhanced security, facilitated by U.S. aid, complicates an already treacherous journey through Mexico. Migrants, still intent on leaving, instead turn to “coyotes,” or groups who smuggle migrants in exchange for a steep fee. These unsafe treks through remote, gang-ridden areas take a significant toll on the safety of migrants and often result in death. However, for many impoverished or endangered inhabitants of the Northern Triangle, migration is the

only escape.Once apprehended, migrants

are forcibly deported. Upon return, many face death threats or worsening economic conditions, leading them to attempt the journey again. While Mexico can do its part to properly account for the thousands of migrants that cross its southern border each year and qualify for asylum, ultimately, multinational cooperation is crucial to resolving the migrant crisis. The U.S. government needs to rethink cuts for funding meant to aid the Northern Triangle countries. With the aid of external monetary assistance, the Guatemalan, El Salvadorian and Honduran governments need to implement new policies that combat corruption in the bureaucracy and police force, focus on skyrocketing unemployment, and pay special attention to violence and gangs endangering youth. Only then can the blatant human rights violations and dangerous border crossings facing Central American migrants be resolved.

By Danielle Davis ’18

By Sophia Mauro ’16

While the American press, politicians and public focus on the Mexico-U.S. border, a zone of immigration fraught with controversy, Mexico faces a less-publicized crisis of its own.

MAURICIO MACRICRISTINA KIRCHNERPARTY: JusticialistTERM: 2007 - 2015Proponent of industrialist developmentalism, left wing populism, opposed to neoliberal policies

PARTY: RepublicanTERM: 2015 - 2019Proponent of infrastructure, ending currency controls, ceasing alignment with Iran and Venezuela

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ADVICEJanuary 2016 13

Val & Katty G

Hello, it’s us. We were wondering if after all this time you missed us. We’re back and we’re here to save your love life. We know it’s a bit early, but it’s never too soon to begin planning Valentine’s Day. Whether you have a significant other, it’s complicated, or you are spending your Valentine’s Day with your beloved pet, it doesn’t have to be a day of romantic dinners, ugly crying or corny movies.

Do not fret if that one person who catches your eye does not yet realize his or her feelings for you. Valentine’s Day is a time to reveal your desire, in not-so-subtle ways. You can begin prepping the week before the big day by noticing when your crush drops his or her favorite pen, then glamorously bending and snapping to return the esteemed treasure. That’ll catch some attention for sure. For the rest of the week, find something to compliment this person on. We recommend “Hey, your socks look super comfortable.” or “Wow, your hair is so luscious and shampooed today! Did you condition last night?” If you want to be more upfront, sneak into your target’s car before school gets out and sit in the passenger’s seat. Your crush will be so amazed at your effort that a nice dinner and a romantic comedy will have to follow.

If you find yourself in a pickle, and don’t know what to get your special someone, boy do we have some ideas for you. If you’re new to a relationship and are feelin’ the pressure, you can’t go wrong with some black licorice and Hot Tamales. This says, “Hey, your love is red hot, and I feel a black hole in my heart when you’re not with me, but I don’t know enough about you to get something personal.” This offering is sure to put their chocolates and roses to shame. If you are one of the few who are spending their day with a serious partner, you shouldn’t need our advice. But, since you probably do, consider getting them something that can also benefit you. For instance, replace that ugly cardigan with a new and improved sweater hand-picked by you. After all, you know what compliments their eye color better than anyone else.

Valentine’s Day doesn’t just have to celebrate romance. Grab your closest friends, or anyone spatially near you, and treat yourselves to some lunch. Pick your favorite spot to munch, ideally one with great opportunities to watch fatuous lovers on this amusing day. Share a sensational meal with those who mean the most to you. Remember to remind those you love of your feelings, even if these feelings aren’t the kind paraded by grand gestures and aphrodisiacs. Val would especially like everyone to remember the true champions of love -- the adored pets who never fail to give true and unceasing affection. Make sure you show your biggest cheerleaders your unconditional love, though maybe not with endowments of chocolate.

This holiday, or rather, “holiday,” celebrates love and the connections we share with others. However, remember that the most important love is self-love. You cannot fully experience the love shared in a friendship or the love, or rather, “love,” you (think) you feel for that special someone until you love yourself. Take this time to evaluate your relationships, and don’t be swept away by a box full of Hershey kisses or festive M&M’s. In the end, chocolate cannot fix everything. If you utilize our specialized tips, your holiday will hopefully not end with a distant phone call from someone who used to be special to you. Peace peace.

Yours Truly,

Dearest Barstonians.

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SPORTS January 2016 15

Barstow Winter Sports PreviewBy Eli Pearce ‘17

Coming off a rebuilding season, the Lady Knights have spent all offseason gearing up for another successful year. The team returns three starters in sophomore Kate Walsworth, junior Charnai Anderson and senior Abby Krause. In addition, the team returns developed bench depth with seniors Grace Dockhorn, Lauren Bernard and Caroline Rock, junior Elizabeth Ellis, and sophomore Charnise Anderson. Finally, the team added new talent with the addition of of Kaiti Carpenter, Jill Gillen, Caroline Adkins, Brooklyn Arment and Sammi Matula. The Lady Knights kicked off their season with decisive victories over Northland Christian

and ACE. The team hopes to build on their success in the Lady Wildcat tournament at Washington High School in late January. The team is full-steam ahead in preparation, with Coach Don Stelting calling the tournament “the biggest event outside of Districts.” Stelting went on to say the team’s goal is to win the tournament. The team will then battle through a rigorous conference schedule until they compete for a district title in February. When asked about expectations for the season, Coach Stelting kept it simple; “The goals are for the girls to win a bunch of games and have a great time playing together as a team.”

Only a handful of months after their state championship victory over Strafford, the Knights are ready to defend their state title in the 2015-2016 season. The team returns their entire starting five, including senior forwards Shea Rush and Jeriah Horne, senior guards Jared Gillen and Tripp Walsworth and junior guard Jacob Gilyard. To complement the returning starters, the coaching staff has developed returning role players Spencer Walz, Jonathan Felton, Eli Pearce, Matthew Bruce, Jonah Horne and Sam Wright to strengthen the team. After kicking off their season with victories over St. Pius X and ACE, the Knights took third place in the

Shawnee Mission North tournament while winning their matchup with the ultra-talented Eudora in the Hy-Vee Shootout. In January, the team placed fifth in the St. Thomas Aquainus tournament and will round out confernece play in February. When asked about the high expectations for the season, fifth year Coach Billy Thomas explained that, “we need to be the best team we can be and play our best basketball on both the offensive and defensive end.”

With new coach Katie Ohlde, the Girls Swim Team hopes to make tremendous strides in the coming season. The team began daily practices in mid-November in anticipation of their six meets. The Knights return two core starters in sophomores Natalie Wolf and Missy Rosenthal. In addition, promising new members sophomore Danielle Wolter and freshman Zoe Brous will offer great contributions to

the team. The team has already successfully competed in meets at Lee’s Summit High School and the Gladstone Community Center. When asked about their goals for the season, coach Ohlde explained that “each girl is working to improve their time at each meet and set a personal best.”

The Cheerleading team, coming off an incredible fifth place finish at the State tournament in 2015, hopes to continue their improvement in the 2015-2016 season. The team has good reason for optimism, with five returning starters in Gracie Coker, Bianca Tucker, Sarah Elyachar, Katelin Kushnir and Kennedy Price. In addition to their existing members, the team also added sophomores Elise Finn and Isabela Piedrahita to the team. The team will be performing at every

home and away basketball game, in addition to the State competition in May of 2016. Cheerleading coach Paige Nelson spoke about

the expectations and goals for the season, noting that, “we are going to continue to work on being louder and stronger as a team.” When

After taking 4th place at the State competition in 2015, the Dance Team is well on their way to another successful season. The Knight Starz return all nine of their previous members, including Maggie Kanan, Helen Myers, Emily Tranin, Madeline Vasquez, Kennedy Dockhorn, Katherine McCreight, Samantha Polese, Francesca Mauro and Katharina Staecker. The team competed in the Lee’s Summit

North Invitational on January 23rd. In this competition, the team placed fourth with their Mix and Pom dances and second with their Jazz routine. The team dances at every home basketball game and is currently working on their Homecoming performance.They will compete for the state title on February 20th at Kemper Arena. When asked about the team’s expectations, sophomore Francesca Mauro remarked, “we’re hoping to improve our technique and clean up our routines. We have good choreography so we’re hoping to build off that and place higher this year at State.”

asked what she hopes others see in the team, Nelson proudly exclaimed that “we want to show the school how much this team has improved and encourage younger girls to try out in April. The more girls on the team, the farther our team can go!” The team is hard at work and there is every indication that the Knights will continue to build on their success and be fantastic representatives of our collective pride in Barstow.

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The Marketability of Ronda Rouseydomination. She had multiple recent red carpet appearances for her roles in The Expendables 3, Furious 7, and Entourage. On top of her Hollywood appearances, she knocked out Bethe Correia in 34-seconds in Brazil and completed a book tour for her autobiography My Fight/Your Fight. Additionally, she had just made several television appearances and her picture had been plastered on multiple magazine covers for SELF, Australian Men’s Fitness, and the ESPN Body Issue. For the woman who had become the face of the UFC, life was great. It all changed in one night in Melbourne, Australia.

Holly Holm, the 17-time world champion boxer, beat Ronda Rousey by knocking her out in the second round. She was only one of two fighters to take Rousey past the first round and her win ended Rousey’s undefeated streak and three-year reign as champion. After a trip to the hospital for the

“The best fighter of all time.” “The best athlete in the world.” These and many other titles have been awarded to Ronda Rousey, the former UFC bantamweight champion. Before her last fight, Rousey was on

a path to world

head injury she sustained in the fight, Rousey took to social media to tell her 1.91 million twitter followers she was healthy and would return to the octagon. While Rousey’s return to domination is likely given her record, questions remain about her marketability. Can Rousey restore her now-tarnished record?

Reports of Rousey’s demise are premature. She is still set to star in the Road House in 2016 and will continue to be one of the top female faces of the UFC. ESPN author Darren Rovell said it best when he noted that Rousey has “been viewed as a menacing fighter and a beauty, a crossover star.” Rousey has been one of the few UFC fighters who earn several thousand dollars a year from the UFC’s deal with Reebok. Furthermore, she has starred in campaigns for Reebok for products like their Pump Sneaker. Before the fight, Monster Energy (already a UFC sponsor) signed a deal

By Ellie Schneider ‘17to put their logo on Rousey’s gear. Additionally, EA Sports announced Rousey was the cover athlete of their new UFC game coming out in the spring of 2016, which will make her the first woman to stand solo on the cover of a worldwide game in EA Sports history. Rousey will not lose much revenue from the sponsors she already had, thought it is possible that the large companies that were ready to cross over to MMA might stay away from the sport until Rousey regains her momentum and solidifies her fan base again. However, victor Holly Holm agreed to a rematch, which Rousey will train for after her three-month break due to her head injury. The UFC will take advantage of the rematch, as many fans will tune in to see if Ronda can reclaim the crown and prove that she is still the most dominant female athlete in the world.

The Best (and Worst) of Sports in 2015Jamie Vardy sets Premier League Scoring Record

By Richard Bray ‘18

Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy set the English Premier League (EPL)

scoring streak record, grabbing 11 consecutive goals this season. Vardy broke Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy’s previous record of 10.

76ers’ Historic Losing StreakThe Philadelphia 76ers set an NBA record for most consecutive losses dating back to last season, with a total of 23

straight defeats over eight months. During their awful skid, the franchise averaged a league-low 91.8 points per game while allowing an abysmal 105 points per game.

Ronaldo’s Monster YearReal Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo set the Champions League scoring record with 80 goals at the end of last season’s championship tournament, shattering Raul’s record of 71. Ronaldo also set the Real Madrid scoring record with 324 goals in 310 games, breaking another of Raul’s records of 323 in 741.

Royals’ World Series RunThe Royals set a postseason record this October for most come-from-behind wins. Fans are now calling the comebacks the “Eight Great Escapes.” The remarkable championship was capped with a 7-2 victory over the New York Mets, giving the Royals their first title since 1985. The number of heart attacks may be far larger.

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