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Emily Krall

Four Paducah Tilghman students were ac-cepted into the Governor’s School for the Arts. This is an impressive achievement because out of 1,400 applicants only 255 were chosen. These students include Jenna Price (10), Mason Romanak (10), Mark Taylor (11) and Katie Peck (11). Applicants were selected through a two-step process consisting of an online ap-plication and video submission, followed by an in-person audition.

GSA is a three-week intensive where stu-dents have the opportunity to partake in private lessons and masterclasses as well as becoming part of an arts community. The program will be held at the University of Kentucky and will give students a college-like experience. When ac-cepted into the program, these students will be

offered scholarship opportunities with multiple schools and universities.

GSA consists of nine different art forms: Architecture and Design, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre, Film and Photography, Visual Art, and Vocal Music. Jenna Price (10) was accepted into Visual Art, Mason Romanak (10) was accepted into Instrumental Music-String Bass, Mark Taylor (11) was accepted into Musical Theatre, and Katie Peck (11) was accepted into Vocal Music-Soprano. This program will be taking place June 23-July 13 and these students are eager to step on campus. Be sure to congratulate them as they “go forth and make great art!”

Erin Kelly and Katie Peck

Students accepted to GSA and GSP

On the afternoon of April 15, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France caught flame. Firefighters were immediately on the scene as the fire engulfed the building shortly after it was closed. The 900-year-old cathedral had massive amounts of smoke billowing up from its roof.

The cause of the fire was initially unknown, but as the fire was put out the next day, it was confirmed that it was caused by the $ 6.8 billion renovation work happening. While the total damage

is uncertain, many artifacts were salvaged, including the crown of thorns and the tunic of Saint Louis. The fire caught so quickly due to the timber holding up the building for construction, and the roof not being made of stone like the rest of the church. France’s president has pledged to repair Notre Dame, and fundraising has already started in support of the cathedral. Over one billion dollars has already been raised to rebuild the Notre Dame

On April 10, 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration released the first-ever photo of a black hole to the general public. Though the image might appear somewhat un-derwhelming, it is truly an incredible scientific finding, one considered to be “decades ahead of time” by Paul Hert, Director of Astrophys-ics at the NASA Headquarters in Washington.

The supermassive black hole M87 resides nearly 54 million light years (500 million trillion km) away in the center of the Messier 87 galaxy. The only conceivable way for astrophysicists to capture such an image required an international effort between, not two, but eight telescopes worldwide. The eight telescopes currently reside in Cerro Chajnan-tor, Chile; Pico Veleta, Spain; Mount Graham, Arizona; Sierra Negra, Mexico; Mauna Kea, Hawaii; and South Pole Station, Antartica. These telescopes essentially combine to make one, Earth-sized telescope, known as the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT). Over a period of ten days, the networked telescopes

were pointed towards Messier 87 galaxy, col-lecting mass amounts of data. The information retrieved was so immense that the data from each telescope was stored on hundreds of hard drives and flown by airplane to Boston, Mas-sachusetts and Bonn, Germany to be evalu-ated.

Until this point, every image of black holes, from textbooks and space agencies alike, have all been illustrations. While the image itself is incredible to witness, it has brought the confirmation of otherwise theoretical infor-mation along with it. Shep Doeleman, EHT’s Director, while introducing the image at the Event Horizon Telescope Press Conference, said, “we now know clearly that black holes drive large-scale structure in the universe from their home in these galaxies. We now have an entirely new way of studying general relativity of black holes that we never have before, and as with all great discoveries, this is just the beginning.”

First-ever black hole picture captured

The Tilghman Bell would like to congratulate the five Paducah Tilghman juniors who were accepted to be a part of the prestigious Ken-tucky Governor’s Scholar Program this summer. Quinn Atnip, Kate Criner, Ryan Chua, Andrew Katz and Samuel Lambert will attend a free five-week educational program held at Bellar-mine University in Louisville, Morehead State University in Morehead, and Centre College in Danville.

Acceptance to GSP requires students to complete a rigorous application process that includes listing their extracurriculars, com-munity service hours, awards and accolades, their ACT or PSAT score, and their high school transcript. These students were chosen based on their outstanding academic achievements and active roles in our community as well as their

exemplary test scores and GPAs. Scholars will attend college level classes within their selected focus areas, a general studies course, and have seminar style discussion within a small-group. Accepted students are also given the opportu-nity to receive large scholarships from in-state colleges and universities once they begin the college application process. Along with the aca-demic benefits the program provides, students who have previously completed GSP will also tell you that the friendships and life experiences are ones that you will cherish for years to come.

“I’m very excited about this amazing op-portunity to further my education,” says Kate Criner, “but I’m most excited to share Tilgh-man’s pride and excellence across the state of Kentucky.”

Lizzy Barnes

Notre Dame Cathedral catches fire

Shelby Durham

EHT Collaboartion released the first-ever image of a black hole to the public on April 10, 2019. The photo is a landmark for astrophysics. Photo courtesy of Google Images.

The satellite in South Pole Station, Antarctica that produced the first-ever image of a black hole for the public. Photo courtesy of Google Images.

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If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?

Bailee Patel and Allee Rudolph

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It’s time to address an issue within society. Confidence vs. cockiness is a real epidemic where people misread their peers. Confidence is a form of self-love and believing in yourself, whereas cockiness is a repeated behavior of self-righteous-ness and believing you are superior to others. The confusion between the two may cause animosity within friendships and leave you with a feeling of defeat.

Look for the signs. Do you constantly feel inferior when speaking to certain people? Do these people scold you for what you enjoy and for your talents? Cockiness will give off these at-tributes in a friendship and may leave you feeling less than your true worth. Such negativity will affect everyone involved. If you feel inferior next to someone whose confidence is bursting at the seams, chances are this person is unknowing and would love to make things right.

Confident people radiate success, most of the time, though they can have their bad days they will find a way to push through. The differences

in these two concepts rely on their treatment of the ones around them.

Confidence can make someone look cocky, but on the inside, they are ready and willing to cel-ebrate your talents as well as their own. Keep in mind that celebrating oneself is not the issue, it’s when the celebration turns into bragging rights that the cockiness shows. Time and time again confident people have been wrongly accused of that terrible title when people see their successes. Success does not automatically make someone ar-rogant, it’s how those people choose to acknowl-edge their success that brings out their true colors.

In our generation we have two extremes: the sensitive and the hard shell. We either let noth-ing phase us or we think everything is against us. This is important to remember when debating the difference between confidence and cockiness. Be sure to think it through; if someone is putting you down, is it intentional? Don’t be afraid to point out the wrongs, and feel free to celebrate the rights. Cockiness is free but confidence is key!

Katie Peck

Confidence vs. Cockiness Kendall Moore (9)

“A tiger because they are fast and fierce.”

Tarryn Story (10)

Andrew Davidson (11)

Ray Hamilton (12)

Dear Class of 2020, As your junior year winds down the respon-

sibilities of senior year loom before you. You might be concerned about what the future holds, so this is a guide of what you can expect for your senior year of high school by two of us that have struggled through. Stage 1: Excitement and Comprehension

When the school year begins, the reality of college is finally beginning to set in. At this point, you will probably have an exceedingly long list of colleges you would like to apply to, with your beloved dream college set at the top. If you don’t already have a list formulated, you will find yourself spending hours on Niche or the U.S. News and World Report, scanning the lists of ‘Top 10s’ and ‘Best Schools for _____.’ To eliminate institutions from your 7,000 op-tions, you might attend a variety of college visits; some will give you a sense of belonging, while others are immediately cut. Stage 2: Diving In

Around the beginning of October, you will open up an account on the Common App website and sign up to take the ACT for one of the last times. It is in this stage that you will begin to lose sanity. As the November deadlines approach, all of your free time will begin to be greedily soaked up by the admissions process. You will also spend this stage racking your brain for any inspiring story about yourself that you can possibly bring into existence. This is one of the largest hurtles that you will face, as this time of the year is already particularly uninspiring. However, your hopes will still be high. Stage 3: Greying Hair

At this stage, the deadlines are quickly ap-proaching. After writing memoirs explaining why you are the best human being to have ever existed, and searching your memory reservoirs trying to find some tiny detail that would make you stand out against the kids that have some-how ended world hunger and have a perfect ACT score, you are finally ready to submit your very first college application. If you are lucky you will be doing this before 15 minutes before the deadline, but even if you do, when you click that submit button it will feel like an elephant is off your chest and you can finally breathe again.

Unfortunately, this gratification and relief is short lived when you realize that you still have eight other schools’ applications to do in the next three months and you have to write what feels like 14,000 supplemental essays about how you are leader and how you have changed the world in your short 18 years of life. You are officially drowning in college applications while you are trying not to flunk out of high school at the last minute, and trying to attend sporting events and spending time with your friends because you know the end is coming and you want to enjoy it while it lasts. Christmas break will be a beacon of light that reminds you that life is worth living. Stage 4: Sadness

Hopefully, if you acquired a great scholarship to your dream school, this stage will be nothing but a myth for you! However, for the rest of us, it is in this stage that you will finally finish the

college application process, but by the time you hit the submit button on the last college applica-tion you will be nothing but a husk of your for-mer self. You will have some sort of recollection that you should be happy, but you will just feel empty and tired. The days will seem dark and dismal as they turn into weeks. Life will con-tinue this way until the first letter comes. When you receive your first acceptance letter you will be filled with excitement and hope.

This hope will last a few weeks until the financial aid report comes in the mail. If you are lucky you will get a scholarship or enough money that your dream school can become a re-ality, but you probably won’t. As you are forced to mark schools off your list one by one as you are denied, or get accepted but the financial aid being offered to you would cause you to go into exorbitant debit, the hope will be stomped out of you.

Even if you are now reading this and think that it doesn’t matter how many student loans you take out because you know you are going to have to, when you see that you will be $100,000 in debit by the time you are 22, and that your family could sell everything they own and still not be able to pay off that debit, you too will feel the burden of financial aid. As your options dwindle, you will begin to panic. At this point, the third quarter is in full swing, it is cold, and your college options are dropping like flies. At some point in this time period you will find the college that is offering you the most money. This probably won’t be your top choice, and you will be forced to weigh the options in your head: go to your top pick and live in debit for the rest of your life or go to the cheaper option and wonder if you will spend the next four years of your life in misery. 5. Everything Falls into Place After sulking over college admissions for about two months, you will slowly go through the process of acceptance. You will come to realize that even though you might have been in a state of sadness for the past couple months, four years of your life will go by sooner than you know, and your path is not set in stone. Just because you end up going in state doesn’t mean that you can’t further your education after undergrad in another state doing bigger and better things. After all, college is college, and you will have fun wherever you go as long as you put yourself out there and find what you love.

By now, you will be filling out housing apps, finding roommates, and ultimately making your final decision. The emotionally demanding loose ends you found at every corner of your life are finally being tied together and as May approach-es, you finally have time to just be happy.

No more stressing about college applications or scholarships or the future; it is now time to relax and enjoy the company of your peers while you can. Whatever path that you choose will be great, and you will close out the year with a positive mindset and an incredible summer to look forward to. Congrats!! You have finally made it.

A preview for 2020Shelby Durham and Eileen Sember

“A dog because every-one loves them.”

“A lion because they are courageous and majestic.”

“A gorilla because they are strong and I’m a part of GITZ.”

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As much as we might like to think that we under-stand the universe’s chaotic ways, besides what is outside of our corner of the universe, almost nothing is certain. Granted, over the past century, we have come an incredibly long way. We have sent humans to the moon, developed telescopes that can give us visual proof, and created some very convincing mathematical theories (shout out to Einstein for that one). The concept of extraterrestrial life might be one of the most elusive, yet trustworthy, theories of the universe. We have little to no evidence to suggest that there is something else out there, but it is almost ridiculous to deny that it exists.

As humans, we quickly demand evidence, and so the Fermi Paradox has quickly arisen to call out the contradiction to our undoubted faith in aliens. The Fermi Paradox asks us this: if aliens do exist, why have we gone so long, 4.5 billion years to be exact, without any valid signs of their existence? Solutions to the Fermi Paradox attempt to explain this absence in a number of thought-pro-voking ways, each of equal possibility as the next. Perhaps we’re looking in all the wrong places. We base all of our assumptions on the necessity of a planet for habitability, but it could be possible that the truly advanced civili-zations no longer need the burdens of a stagnant planet, and instead choose to thrive in other cosmic locations. It could be possible that aliens already know of our existence, they just choose to stay silent and observe from afar, waiting for the right time to strike.

Our answer could be that the majority of aliens simply don’t possess the same character flaws as humans. While humans are driven by the need to achieve, maybe aliens, or at least the aliens of the Milky Way, just prefer to act as bystanders, check-

ing in on our development from time to time. Maybe they’re already here, right under our sensory-insuf-ficient noses. It could be that they are so different from humankind that we struggle to comprehend their very existence on our planet, or that they have made themselves undetectable through technology that we would struggle to comprehend. Some even like to consider the possibility of us being a product of the aliens. Could it be possible that aliens explored

the galaxy, stumbled upon planet Earth, a beautifully habitable world, and decided to run an experiment or begin to colonize the universe. Some of these theories sound absolutely insane, but at the very least they serve as interesting thought exercises. It is important to understand that if aliens do exist, they are likely vastly different from humans, not only in appearance, but in aspects we have absolutely no relation to.

Perhaps the most convincing of all the theories concerning the existence of aliens is built upon the idea that the universe is infinite. This is where deny-ing the existence of aliens becomes very difficult. De-spite the multiple ground-breaking discoveries made by humans, we still have only a sliver of knowledge on the actual size of the universe. In fact, the uni-verse is so large that the majority of us cannot even comprehend the theoretical probability of its size. The

universe is believed to be 90 bil-lion light years in diameter (and it is still expanding). Inside, there are roughly 100 billion galaxies, each with 100 to 1,000 billion stars. The famous Drake Equa-tion states that 50 percent of all stars in the universe are orbited by planets, and for every star with planets, two of them are poten-tially habitable to carbon-based life forms with similar needs to humans. This number doesn’t even account for the all planets that might be habitable to beings with different compositions and needs. After all, we are only cognizant of the presence of life under our own living conditions.

With such an unfathomable number of potential homes to alien life forms, it is quite naïve to believe that we are the only living creatures in the grand universe. However, the existence

of aliens still remains a topic of much controversy. The truth is we may never really know whether or not they exist, at least not in our lifetimes. But with a little hope and an ambitious drive to explore our universe further than ever before, we can make our wildest sci-fi dreams become a reality.

If you don’t believe in aliens, why not?Shelby Durham and Julianna Moore

There’s no question that social media has taken the modern world by storm. As of 2019, 79 percent of the United States population has a social media profile. From Instagram to Snapchat to Twitter, there are many options to choose from. Therefore, most people are on more than one platform.

The concept of social media is generally positive. It helps people stay connected, especially friends or fam-ily who live far away from each other. It also creates communities of people who share hobbies or interests, providing inspiration and encouragement. While these aspects are a plus, that’s about where the positives end. Social media has generated a culture that strives for ab-solute perfection and will go to extremes to get there.

What’s important to remember is that the vast major-ity of what you see on social media is fake. We live in an age where image is everything, so you don’t find a lot of Instagram accounts exposing the negative parts of peoples’ lives. The content that makes its way to the screen is exclusively the best of the best. The odds are that whatever selfie you just liked or commented on was one out of hundreds taken, and many are even Photo-shopped to make it appear more attractive.

Many people have been able to make a career out of their social media accounts. This is great for them, but not so much for the public. Even though it seems like they have it all, from the best clothing to constant travel experiences, it’s not always like that. It’s important that they keep up appearances, because in the end, it’s their job. You can’t reasonably compare yourself to influenc-ers.

Another thing that pushes social media in a bad direc-tion is follower count. It’s easy to start believing that the number of followers you have or how many likes your post gets defines your worth, but this is a really danger-ous way of thinking. Having 100 followers as opposed to 100,000 doesn’t make you any less. Sometimes, it’s even better just to post to an audience of your close friends and family.

The takeaway here is that while social media can be a good influence on your life in some ways, it is also a ve-hicle for narcissism. The way to get the most out of it is to just be real. I’m not saying that you should shut down all of your profiles, but make sure that you don’t fall under the spell of destructive narcissism in social media.

Narcissism present in social media

ATTENTION all sophomores! It is that time when the school year is coming to an end and the feeling of becoming upperclassman is emerging. Next year you will officially be one of the top dogs in the school. Being an upperclassman does come with its exciting perks but don’t forget that junior year is probably the hardest year in high school. So here is some advice and new things you should do/get to do as an upperclassman.

PROM! The dance that everyone talks about. As a junior you now can officially go to prom without having to be asked by someone else. Prom is the one time of the year you can enjoy a fun night with mainly just your junior and senior friends. Getting to wear fancy dresses and go to a nice dinner is all the things that come with your eligibility to go to prom. One piece of advice would be don’t go all out on your junior prom be-cause you still have next year which will be your final dance as a high schooler. Prom is a night you will always remember with your closes friends so make sure you go.

The student section! As a junior your placement in the student section is getting closer and closer to the front. Now that you’re an official upperclass-man you no longer must sit in the very back where you most likely couldn’t see. Your responsibility this year will be to pay attention to cheers and dif-ferent ideas because next year you all will be the ones who are leading it. Be careful though to not overstep with your new position because sitting in the front where seniors sit will likely cause some problems. All in all, the student section is a place where you are supposed to have fun and make memories so finish your last two years off strong.

Yearbook and Bell staff! These two electives

are only offered to those who are a junior or senior. Now that you will be able to officially call yourself a junior, this includes you. Both classes are very fun and come with their perks, but you are still required to put in some hard work. Of course, these classes are not your typical core class but in order to put together a newspaper every month or create and design the entire yearbook you will be expected to put in your share of work. On the other hand, you get to do things like leave school every now and then, take pictures during school events and the best part is there is NO final.

The D.C. trip! For those who are planning on taken the AP double block class next or are still deciding here could be that one thing to convince you. During the year usually around that time that it is getting close to fall break and you’re wanting a break from school, this class takes a week trip to Washington, D.C. This trip is jam-packed with all types of things from visiting a colonial town to seeing many statues that D.C. has to offer. Going on this trip could be the highlight of your high school career and you’re likely to make a lot of great memories or even new friends.

STUDY! I know you probably hear this every day from your teachers and parents, but this year is the year to really start. Junior year is said to be one of the hardest years and taking it from someone who has already been through it, believe me it is. Staying on top of your work is key to having a less stressful year. This is not the time to slack off or fall behind. You will have things like the ACT this year that are extremely important to help you when it’s time to apply to college. So, make sure you stay focused this year and work your hardest.

Advice to underclassmenGrace Denton

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Market House Theatre’s teen comedy improv troupe finishes out the year with many successes. Though the HA! Improv troupe has been functioning for years under Market House, the 2018-2019 HA! Improv season has brought about many new and exciting things that the people of Paducah will want to enjoy while they can. The 2018-2019 troupe features nine members from all over Paducah. Students in the troupe from Paducah City Schools are Jensen Knudsen (8th grade), Hadley Pierce (10th grade) and Erin Stafford (11th grade).

In 2018, Market House welcomed a new assistant educational instructor, Ashlee Soldo. Ashlee came to Paducah with lots of theatre experience under her belt. Through studying at a theatre conservatory in Edinburgh, Scotland,

and even working for Kentucky’s very own GSA summer program in the drama department, she knows her stuff. She took on the job of instructing the HA! troupe with lots of determination and enthusiasm to make the shows even bet-ter than before.

With the combination of hard work from the troupe’s nine members and Ashlee’s guidance, the HA! shows in the 2018-2019 year have been outstand-ing. For two out of their three shows so far this year, the most recent two have sold out, even after having to add extra seating to accommodate. Each show has also had an exciting theme to add even more excitement to the shows. Such themes include Halloween for October, a sitcom theme for January, and a Back to the Future theme for March.

Though the 2018-2019 HA! improv season is coming to a close, there are still a couple of opportunities left for people to see what all of the hype is about. On Friday, April 19th, the mem-bers of HA! will be hosting a comedy club event. Comedy club is held in the Black Box theatre at Market House where you pay five dollars to enjoy a night of snacks and improv games led by the teenage members of HA! The last HA! show is also quickly approach-ing. On Saturday, May 18, HA! Improv troupe will be giving their last show of the season at the Lowertown Arts and Music Festival. Any event held by the HA! Improv troupe is one that you don’t want to miss.

HA! Improv troupe ends seasonErin Stafford

Lang and Rogers named Rotary Scholars

• Congratulations to Shonda Hollowell-Burrus for be-ing named the new Dean of Students for Paducah Tilghman High School.

• Congratulations to the Paducah Tilghman High School Chamber of Com-merce Youth LEAD class for graduating.

• Congratulations to Pa-ducah Public Schools for being honored with the Best Communities for Mu-sic Education designation.

• PTHS Baseball will play in Union City, Tenn. on Friday, May 19.

• PTHS Softball will play at Christian Fellowship on Friday, May 19.

• PTHS Track will be attend-ing the Midwest Invita-tional track meet on Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20. It will be hosted at both Paducah Tilghman and McCracken County.

• PTHS Baseball will play in Hopkinsville on Saturday, May 20.

• All Juniors and Seniors, Prom tickets are now on sale. They will be $25 for individual tickets and two for $40.

• PTHS Tennis will be play-ing at McCracken County High School on Monday, May 22.

• Prom is April 27 at 8 p.m. at the Carson Center.

• Congratulations to all new JV and Varisty cheerlead-ers for the 2019-2020 year.

• Congratulations to all stu-dents who have been ac-cepted into GSP or GSA.

• Congratulations to those who competed at FBLA state this month.

Caroline Gruber

This month`s Rotary Scholars are Kate Rog-ers and Josh Lang. Every month, the Paducah Rotary chooses two students from Paducah Tilghman High School to be Rotary Scholars of the Month. The Paducah Rotary club picks seniors who show great academic performance and excellence in leadership skills. Kate Rog-ers is a member of Future Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Mock Trial, the PTHS cross country and track teams, Medical Explorers and National Honor Society. She is also an alumna of Governor`s Scholar Program and Paducah Youth L.E.A.D. Kate plans to attend the University of Ken-tucky in fall, majoring in chemistry. Josh Lang is a member of Future Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the PTHS baseball team. Josh plans to attend the University of Kentucky in fall, majoring in Finance.

Tilghman’s chapter of FBLA has been active for numerous years because of the dedication of our advisers, Mrs. Saladino and Mrs. Balkey. As a result of placing at the regional conference at Murray State University on March 4, Grace Bakehouse, Lance Butler, Raven Butler, Addie Rogers, Kate Rogers, Eileen Sember, Zach Ybarzabal and Eli Workman advanced to the state compe-tition in Louisville.

During the conference the students were able to compete in their events,

attend workshops, meet new friends, compete in activities and games and explore downtown Louisville. One of the chapter’s favorite events was the Goosechase scavenger hunt and trivia-palooza held after the awards ceremony. After working hard in respective events, Grace Bakehouse places fifth in Word Processing, Lance Butler placed fifth in Business Calculations, Addie Rogers placer fourth in Impromtu Speaking, Zach Ybarzabal placed third in Cli-ent Service, and Eli Workman placed

fourth in Insurance and Risk Manage-ment. These students have advanced to the national conference in San Antonio because of their placing. Seniors Addie Rogers and Lance Butler together said that this conference was a great way to end their senior year as a member. They also encourage underclassmen to get involved and join FBLA. This year’s state conference was a huge success and Paducah Tilghman’s chapter continued the tradition of business leadership

FBLA dominates at state competitionKatelyn Rogers

During March, all juniors are required to take the ACT. Paducah Tilghman had many juniors join the 30 or above club from the March test. These students prepped for months, mastering each sec-tion.

In English, students who scored a 30 or above were: Ryan Chua (36), Kate Criner (35), Paulo Garcia (32), Erin Kelly (35), Emily Krall (34), Erin Stafford (30), Travis Trimble (32), Tyler Truitt (32), Sam Whelan (32), and Lillian Wisner (30).

In Reading, students who score a 30 or above were: Lane Anderson (31), Ryan Chua (33), Kate Criner (30), Paulo Garcia (34), Joseph Gillituk (31), Meah Jordan (31), Erin Kelly (36), Emily Krall (34), Eli Merry (31), Jackson Mun-dy (30) Jervon Orr (30), Erin Stafford (32), Travis Trimble (35), Lexi Williams (31), and Lillian Wisner (33).

In Math, students who scored a 30 or higher were: Ryan Chua (35), Kate Cri-

ner (32), Travis Trimble (33), and Tyler Truitt (30). In Science, students who scored a 30 or higher were: Maxx Besaw (30), Ryan Chua (36), Kate Criner (35), Paulo Gar-cia (30), Erin Kelly (32), Travis Trimble

(35), Tyler Truitt (31), Sam Whelan (31), and Lillian Wisner (32).

Congrats to these students for excelling individually and represent-ing Paducah Tilghman with pride and excellence!

PT students join ‘30 or above club’Lance Butler

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Each decade has had its own very distinct fashion trends and fashion influences. From the 1900s to the 2000s, each one was unique. In the 1900s, girls want-ed to create the illusion of an “S shape.” To create this illusion the corset was heavily used. In the 1910s the “S shape” that was popular in the 1900s disappeared and was replaced by a slim, straight, natural figure. The hobble skirt became popular and created the long slim figure that women wanted. In the 1920s flap-per styles were the most popular. They wore straight dresses that purposely hid women’s curves because that was the shape women wanted to have.

In the 1930s, fashion is usually overlooked be-cause of the economic toll of the Great Depression. The 1930s are the decade that truly embodied femi-ninity in women and masculinity in men. The 1940s were all about creating an hourglass silhouette with

masculine details such as shoulder pads, A-line skirts that came down to the knee, and high-waisted, wide-leg pants.

The 1950s were a time where fashion exploded in many different directions. Tea length swing dresses and capri pants encompass 50s women’s fashion. The 1960s were the opposite of the 50s. There were bright colors, psychedelic tie-dye shirts, and women were showing skin more than ever before. People usually associate the hippie look with the 70s because that is when it became the most popular however, that look started in the 60s. The 1970s was an era of self- ex-pression. Hippie, disco, punk...there were so many ways for people to express themselves. People also used their clothes to make silent protests.

The 1980s was a time full of color. There was neon everything. Neon clothes, accessories, and makeup.

The 1990s were the opposite of the 80s. Anything 80s was not well liked. By the middle of the decade the 70s were making a comeback with the long straight hair and bell bottom jeans. What really encompasses the 90s is the grunge look. Rock band t-shirts, ripped jeans, and choker necklaces.

Finally, the 2000s. The early 2000s are a time that we now don’t enjoy looking back on. Particularly because of one thing: low rise jeans. Girls paired low rise jeans, halter tops, and streaky hair highlights for their look; this look truly embodies the 2000s. So, each decade from 1900 to 2010 has its own unique style that can’t quite compare to another decade. Al-though there are a few decades where looks have been used again and again, it’s different because they’re worn in a different way.

Earlier this month the streaming service Hulu released a mini-docuseries titled “The Act” starring Joey King and Patricia Arquette. The show chronicles the harrowing tale of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a mother and daughter living a lie that would lead to a bloody end. Gypsy Rose Blanchard was born in July of 1991 and from the time of her birth it was believed that Gypsy suffered from a series of chronic illnesses that hindered her physical and mental development.

It was later discovered that Dee Dee Blanchard suffered from Munchausen by proxy, a syndrome that compels someone to feign disease, illness, or psychological trauma in order to gain attention, sympathy, or reassurance. Because Dee Dee suffered from the by proxy variation of the syndrome, she projected the symptoms of Munchausen onto Gypsy Rose for almost 25 years. She claimed her daughter suffered from asthma, muscular dystrophy, partial paralysis and mental disability due to her premature birth and through extreme physical and psychological abuse by her mother, Gypsy was conditioned to believe she was truly suffering from these ailments. Dee Dee went to great lengths to keep up the

elaborate lie she had built her life around forcing Gypsy to remain confined to a wheelchair despite the fact that she was able to walk, shaving her head to appear as though she were undergoing chemotherapy treatment for leukemia, and arranging for multiple unnecessary operations to be done and unneeded medications to be prescribed.

When the two were in public Gypsy’s hand never left Dee Dee’s, squeezing her hand to an uncomfortable degree when she spoke to ensure that she would not reveal any information that would raise any suspicion regarding the validity of her mental and physical disabilities. Dee Dee even went so far as going to the police and stressing her daughter’s incompetence in case she ever approached the department in search of help and creating a false birth certificate that made Gypsy out to be much younger than she truly was.

As Gypsy became an adult, she realized that what her mother was doing was wrong and began to use the Internet as her escape from the life of abuse that was her reality. In 2012 Gypsy began an online relationship with a man she met in a group on Facebook: Nicholas Godejohn. Despite Dee

Dee’s efforts to keep Gypsy away from the internet, Gypsy and Nicholas continued to communicate and eventually met up in 2014.

Although their relationship initially began as a romantic endeavor Gypsy found herself no longer attracted to Godejohn but continued to talk with him. As time went on Gypsy became increasingly intolerant of her mother’s abuse and in early 2015, she began to conspire with Godejohn to murder Dee Dee Blanchard. In June of 2015 Godejohn made the trip to Missouri from his home state of Wisconsin and sat in waiting near the Blanchard family home until Gypsy sent him a message saying it was time.

After Godejohn committed the brutal murder of Dee Dee, he and Gypsy fled to Wisconsin believing they were finally free. When police traced malicious messages posted to Dee Dee’s Facebook page to Godejohn’s phone, the two were arrested and the trial for the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard uncovered the lies and horror that the Blanchard’s were living every day. The TV anthology “The Act” follows this story and fate of Gypsy Rose and the life she lived up until the day she was tried for the brutal murder of her mother and is available for streaming on Hulu.

Fashion trends throughout the decadesMegan Davis

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Have you ever dabbled in creative writing? Have you ever felt the desire to share your thoughts with the world or even write for pure pleasure? Well, the AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) calls you to join in and experience its yearly confer-ence and book fair. This yearly writer’s conference is an essential destination for writers, teachers, students, editors and publishers. Each year’s conference is held at a different big city and has roughly 12,000 attendees between the three days that the conference operates.

AWP’s latest conference was held in Portland, Oregon on March 28 through March 30, 2019. Each day of the conference featured panels, pedagogies and readings all hosted by published authors. These

events lasted from morning until night as the venue switched from the conference center to private venues and hotel readings. Such readings included published authors reading excerpts of their own work and even some opportunities for writers to get up read their writing on the spot.

Though the conference has a heavy focus on professional and published writers, it is also heav-ily attended by students studying creative writing and writers looking to publish their work. Many world-renowned colleges attend the conference and set up booths that offer information about their programs while they hand out free periodicals from their universities. Kentucky’s very own University of Kentucky even sponsored the Portland conference.

Some notable colleges that held booths at the Portland conference were SCAD, University of Michigan, Yale, Northwestern, NYU, Butler and many more.

With all of the amazing opportunities offered by the AWP conference, it’s a perfect destination for prospecting writers from all across the United States. If you are thinking about being a writer or taking creative writing a little bit more seriously in college, AWP offers a lot of information about how you can take those steps to indulge in your creative abili-ties. Even if writing is not your forte, but you love literature, you can just simply attend the bookfair, buy lots of books and spend a day immersed in reading literature. Overall, it is an amazing experience for anyone interested in creative writing.

Venture into creative writing with AWPErin Stafford

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Are you an aspiring basketball star but never got your chance in the spotlight? Do you long for the feeling of fighting for the win or scoring the winning shot? If so, then you should register for the com-munity 3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted by Immanuel Baptist Church. This event is purely for you and your friends’ amusement and its sole purpose is to bring the community together with one of our favorite things -- basketball.

This tournament will be Saturday, May 25, at the Noble Park basketball courts. Tip off begins at 9 a.m. and finishes when the tournament is complete. There will be three brackets: grades 5-6, 7-8, and high school with a boys and girls division for all. There is a maximum number of 30 teams, so be sure to register as soon as possible. This is a 3-on-3 tournament, but there is an optional fourth player. Each team must turn in a $20 registration fee and all forms must be turned in no later than May 12. Rules and regulations will be available at www.ibcpaducah.org. There will be multiple games happening at once and to save time most regulations have been limited to half court rules so it would be beneficial to double check your limitations.

This is the very first 3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted by Immanuel Baptist Church and they encourage all ages to attend. The goal of this event is to inspire community involvement and is a per-fect time to meet up with friends and enjoy each other’s company. Refreshments will be provided for purchase and if you’re not into the game, or you just want to come for the fellowship, other activities will be in progress. This event is open to everyone and Immanuel Baptist hopes for an epic turnout.

Community comes togetherKatie Peck

Are you ready for college?Attention class of 2019! This year is coming to an end and college is right around the corner. Be-

ing prepared is key to having a smooth transition from your High school life into college. Below are 12 things you should have already done if you want to be ahead of the game. Check the ones you have completed and find out if you are ready to begin your new chapter in life.

Have you applied to college? Have you been accepted? Have you filled out the FAFSA? Have you found a roommate? Have you figured out a housing plan? Have you gathered supplies for your dorm? Have you decided on a parking pass? Have you bought school colored apparel? Have you picked out your classes? Have you stocked up on food? Have you already had an emotional breakdown thinking about this? Have you accepted the fact that all is about to change?

If you have checked six or fewer of these boxes, then you are not prepared for the upcoming year. You probably should pick it up and quit procrastinating because this year will be here before you know it.

If you have checked seven or more of these boxes then you are fully prepared for the upcoming year. You are most likely ahead of schedule and feeling less stressed because you are getting things done early.

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1. Capybaras are the world’s largest rodent. Capybaras are as big as large dogs, have webbed feet and don’t have a tail.

2. These water-loving rodents need water to keep their dry skin moist and are found only in areas with abundant water sources.

3. Capybaras are social creatures. A typical group of capybaras contains around 10 members. During the wet season, though, a group can contain around 40 members and up to 100 members during the dry season, all led by a dominant male.

4. Capybaras can stay underwater for up to five minutes at a time.5. Capybaras also eat their own droppings – an activity called coprophagy.6. Capybaras mate in the water.7. Capybaras got their name from the Tupi language from Brazil. Their literal translation means “one

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Implementing mindfulness into your life Julianna Moore

Have you ever found yourself so busy that it seems that you have no time to stop and take time to focus on the present? This is where mindfulness comes into play, but before delving into the aspects of mindfulness, one must first understand what it really is. Mindfulness is defined as “deliberately paying at-tention to things we normally would not even notice, and becoming aware of our present moment experi-ence as it arises, non-judgmentally, and with kindness and compassion.” Mindfulness first appeared with the presence of the Buddha who recommended it as a way of overcoming grief, sorrow, pain, and anxiety, and of realizing happiness. It is often practiced through meditative practices and provides mental benefits, as well as physical benefits. Frequently practicing mindfulness helps one to switch off the stress reaction and to activate the calming response. Our bodies are programmed to enter fight-or-flight mode in response to stress.

While this fight-or-flight mechanism might have been beneficial to our ancestors facing quite different stress-inducing situations, most of us today could live without the intense reactions to miniscule problems. In fact, it takes a serious toll on our bodies. It effects our immune systems, blood pressures, and ability of the brain to deal with difficult emotions. However, if one can learn to respond rather than react, then they

are able to interpret small, inconvenient situations for what they are—false alarms. How stressful an event is for us depends on how we perceive it. If we can change the way we perceive an event, we can change our response to it. There are many formal mindfulness practices used by professionals, but here are a few informal practices to aid one in living in the moment, rather than the past and the potential “what-ifs.”

Develop a positive attitude. If one practices main-taining a positive mindset, then by the rules of habitu-ation, it will become second nature. Be curious, do not strive to be more than what you are, trust yourself, be patient, do not judge, and most importantly, accept what life hands you and learn to let go of the need to fix or change things to how you want them to be.

Bring your attention to your breathing. Imagine the breaths sweeping through the body from head to toe. This helps one to be more in-touch with the body and focus on something so simple and repetitive that it draws attention away from troubling thoughts. It is a very easy, yet effective way to calm down.

Think about who or what you are thankful for. Drawing attention to the good things in life is a way of cultivating positive feelings of well-being. This practice is a way of connecting with those people and those things that have done you a service in some way and deserve thanks. Keeping a Gratitude Journal is

one of the many ways to practice this. Every night, jot down a short list of anyone or anything you felt grate-ful for that day. It connects you to the small things in life, and it also helps you to get a good night’s rest.

Put down the technology. Technology often causes us to focus more on others, rather than ourselves. It also distorts our perceptions of reality and disconnects us from the present. Try limiting the amount of time you spend on social media every day. Allot yourself times to respond to texts, calls, or e-mails, rather than being “on-call” 24/7, and turn off your phone when-ever you can. Taking some time away from technolo-gy helps us to focus on ourselves, as well as let others know that we are not always available.

Lastly, open up to the wider world. When we are caught up in difficulty, our world becomes small and contracted as we focus totally on our problems. Connecting to a sense of a wider world can help counteract this feeling and help us realize how small our problems really are. Try spending some time in nature where you can reflect on the open skies and wide stretches of land. This helps us to reflect on and admire the grandeur of the world around us.

If you are struggling to live in the present, try some of these practices. Mindfulness is a power, and if you can master it, the opportunities are endless.

Drama classes bring opportunity to PT studentsHave you ever wanted to try your hand at acting,

but been worried about not having enough experi-ence? It’s common to be intimidated if you’re an “amateur” and haven’t been acting for your whole life. However, Tilghman offers students an opportu-nity to get some exposure to the drama world, regard-less of skill level or experience. There is currently a drama class for beginners that is open to anyone, and next year, a more advanced course will be offered.

The drama students recently had an opportunity to perform in front of a real audience. Groups were tasked with writing their own original script with just a few requirements to give them some inspiration.

The skits had to include a bagel, a backpack, an ac-cent, and the line, “Did that just happen?” Along with writing the script, students were directed to stage the productions as well as provide costuming. After writ-ing and rehearsing their scenes, they put on a short performance for teachers and students. The audience was impressed with the ability of the students to put what they’ve spent the year learning to the test.

The recent performance was put on by the Drama I class. Drama I has no requirements or prerequisites, and is a simple entry-level class in which you can learn the basics of theater and performing, such as stage language, script notes, and how the theater is

run. Advanced Drama will also be offered next year. To be admitted into Advanced Drama, you must have either taken Drama I or have enough prior experience to be signed in by Mrs. Parker.

If theater is something that piques your interest, you should definitely consider signing up for drama class! It’s not too late to get a schedule change for next year. You don’t want to miss out, because this is an opportunity that you may not have after high school. It’s also a fun way to get to know others who share your interests and can help you develop your skills.

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The fear of math for students is unfoundedEmily Krall

As a society we have collectively come to the conclusion that math is not a skill in which everyone has the ability to be proficient. Early on in their educa-tion students denounce math as something you either master with ease or never fully understand, falling behind as early as the fifth grade. The simple truth is that there is no math gene; you are not born with or without the innate ability to solve equations and graph functions, it’s a matter of how your teachers foster the development of the toolbox necessary for complex mathematic concepts that will arise later. A lot of fears regarding math can be traced back to the way the subject is first introduced to us. Our parents, teach-ers, baby-sitters, and older siblings hardly remember their times in math class as a pleasant experience but instead one of struggling for some and boredom for others. For the average person, the mathematics we learn in the higher-level classes in school are not the same as the math we will need to use on a daily

basis. Simple math taught to elementary and middle schoolers have mostly definitive answers and you are either right or wrong, but the learning curve is steep and problems begin to require closer and more tedious attention to come to a correct conclusion. While it teaches problem solving, most math teachers also lean on the idea that the teachers you’ve had previ-ously have given you the proper foundation to dive headfirst into new and more difficult concepts. When these assumptions do not prove to be true, the students that struggle have to fill in the blanks when it comes to mastering concepts they do not fully understand. Learning styles play a large role in why teaching math to a diverse group of students is a daunting task, so when each student has a different way of learning it can pose difficulties in forming a teaching plan that produces success from every individual. So the ques-tion posed to many students, parents, and teachers are left with is the best way to approach the difficult

task of correcting the years of miseducation that leads students to struggle with math.

As students we can take the initiative of analyzing your past experiences, feelings, and beliefs regarding math and work toward seeing the subject in a more positive light. Everyone knows the world is in need of people who are skilled in math to enter the workforce, but it needs just as many people who find their passion in subjects like history, English, and science. Al-though you may not be able to write off your struggles with math to genetics, know that it’s only human to encounter concepts you cannot grasp. As daunting as high-level math can seem sometimes it can be worth it to test your limits. If you find yourself falling behind, use the resources provided to you through your school or the internet to try and catch up. Just remember at the end of the day it’s okay to not consider yourself to be a math person!

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‘Us’ leaves viewers perplexed

After two years vocal genius Khalid Robinson has made his comeback with his sophomore album “Free Spirit.” Khalid first entered the mainstream music scene when his first album “American Teen” crushed the charts and he quickly became popular across many demographics. Along with many singles, Khalid also produced a film that coincides with the themes he wanted to convey through his new release.

“Free Spirit” is dedicated to his home town of El Paso, Texas, from which he draws a lot of inspiration. The album deviates from the safe and upbeat lyrics from “American Teen,” and is enriched by heavier, darker, and wiser lyrical motifs. Two songs from Khalid’s first EP appear on the album: “Better” and “Saturday Nights”. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

Khalid starts the album off with an intro and then a track called “Bad Luck.” The song speaks about Kha-lid’s constant troubles with unfortunate relationships that have hurt his soul. From the very beginning of the album, “Free Spirit” has a melancholy tone which contrasts the upbeat, feel-good music that appeared on “American Teen.”

“My Bad” and “Better” come next and are two very popular songs on the album. “My Bad” shows how Khalid is taking the blame for problems of communication between he and his lover. He seems tired of facing these difficulties and is ready just to apologize. In our opinions, two of the best songs on the album come one after the other. Khalid’s single “Talk” and the track “Right Back” are two of our favorites. In both songs, Khalid returns to the upbeat, groovy music that he created in American Teen. In “Talk,” Khalid worries about a relationship moving too fast and the need for communication between both members in the relationship.

Khalid has two people featured on the album. SAFE is featured on a track called “Don’t Pretend” and John Mayer makes an appearance on a good track called “Outta My Head.” The title track, “Free Spirit” took Khalid the longest to write. He said, “‘Free Spirit’ is those first few steps into the world, when you realize that the world is not as easy as you planned it to be. In high school, we all have an idea of everything we want to achieve, but we don’t really accept the fact that it’s hard. Life is hard, moving on is hard, growing up is hard.” The album ends on his song “Saturday Nights.” In this song Khalid is singing about a girl who is going through tough time, has family issues and her parents don’t care. They are absent and Khalid cares about her in ways her parents don’t care about her.

While Free Spirit does not have the same groovy, positive vibes that were on American Teen, it still has Khalid’s smooth soothing sound that he is known for. Khalid creates a story through the tracks on the album and it is a great experience listening to the album all the way through. Even if listeners don’t feel the same way about Free Spirit as they did with American Teen, each song addresses a relatable issue for his mostly high school audience allowing Khalid to con-nect to his listeners in completely new ways.

Andrew Katz and Erin Stafford

Comedian turned horror master, Jordan Peele, dares audiences to see the enemy in themselves with “Us.” Peele’s second feature film, a follow-up to his Oscar-winning film, “Get Out,” ventures into the highs and lows of humanity through a horror film about people who can best be described as doppelgängers. “Us” of-fers more traditional horror aspects than “Get Out,” but Peele still provides a psychological thriller and still a way to make the film metaphorical for society.

Flashback to Santa Cruz Beach in 1986. This is where the film introduces a young Adelaide (Lupita Nyong’o) whom the films centers around. On a hot summer night, Adelaide sneaks off while her father is playing carnival games, but what she finds will change her life forever. She accidentally strolls into a funhouse called Merlin’s Forest and comes face-to-face with a little girl identical to herself. After this traumatiz-ing experience for Adelaide, the film goes back to the present-day with no explanation for what happened while she was lost.

Flash forward to present day in “Us.” Adelaide is grown up and serves as the matriarch of the Wilson family. As Adelaide, husband Gabe (Winston Duke), daughter Zora (Shahadi Wright Joseph) and son Jason (Evan Alex) go to their summer home in Santa Cruz, strange coincidences start occurring. It gets even spookier when Gabe suggests the family take a day trip to Santa Cruz Beach, the spot where Adelaide saw her doppelgänger years back. When the sun sets and the Wilson family goes back to their home, Adelaide starts to feel unparalleled anxieties about being back. She in-sists that the family must leave, but before they get the chance, a family identical to the Wilson’s – except for

their rugged appearance and matching red jumpsuits – appears in their driveway. Inevitably, Adelaide knows this family of doppel-gängers is dangerous. The nerdy dad, Gabe, tries to go outside and talk to them, but that only sets off the attack. Immediately the strange family breaks in and gathers the Wilson family. The doppelgängers refer to themselves as the “tethered.” Each member of this tethered family is somehow connected to the family member that they look identical to. This is an even weirder situation for Adelaide because her tethered person is the same person that she came face to face with in Merlin’s Forest as a young girl. The horror picks up when each member of the Wilson clan has to defeat their doppelgänger in order to survive. Dur-ing this wild goose chase of tethered vs. man, Peele keeps the audience on their toes with multiple plot twists and intense action.

“Us” is truly about the duality of humanity, or human vs. another human. Every human being can have good and evil in them. What Peele’s movie reflects about humans is that they are divided because they don’t understand and compromise. The Wilson’s think that the tethered people are evil, and the teth-ered think the Wilson’s are evil, and because of this divide, they believe that the only solution is to kill each other, making both parties exhibit an evil nature. Overall, “Us” is a metaphorical horror film with stellar acting and intense ideas. Although the amount of plot holes is an issue, it is an exciting movie and worth it to experience this film.

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Renowned New York Times writer David Sheff once wrote an article that only halfway told the story of his son Nic’s spiral into the drug addiction that would alter his family forever. Once a bright and lively teen, Nic Sheff’s recreational drug use would soon turn into what would become a decade of using, relapsing, recovery, and rehabilitation. David tells of his feelings of horror and isolation as he grappled with his son’s methamphetamine ad-diction and the shame he felt for his wife and two smaller children as they became subsequently affected by Nic’s actions.

When Nic is not using he is a scholarly young man publishing articles and showering his younger siblings in love and knowledge. When Nic relapses, he becomes a stranger who lies, cheats, steals, and manipulates anyone, even his own family. Over time, David comes to terms with the simple fact that nobody caused his addiction and nobody can cure it. Through Nic’s long and harrowing journey we are given a clear illustration of the pain and joy that families of addicts suffer while still being given a sense of hope. By writing about Nic’s struggle with recovery David relays his mistakes, successes, and everything in-between, helping us remember that everyone’s journey is dif-ferent and sometimes the most we can do is offer love and support. ‘Beauti-ful Boy’ is now a major motion picture starring Steve Carrel and Timotheé Chalamet. The novel is available for purchase on Amazon and at other major book retailers.

Remember way back in 2004 when Gretchen was trying to make “fetch” a thing? Well she’s back and so is the rest of the “Mean Girls” crew in one of Broad-way’s newest productions, “Mean Girls” the musical! Yes, it seems nothing is official without adding music but who doesn’t love a good comeback?

In the songs “Whose House is This,” “Revenge Party,” and “Stupid with Love” we get a feel for the film that we have all known to love. The stupid mis-takes and the crazy plans kept us laughing and on the edge of our seats as we waited to see what would come next. The musical gives us this feeling through the characters of Janice and Damien. These two provide the comedy and sum up the theme of the show through the fabulous concept of “Where Do You Belong.” Not only does this song give us the basis to this plot but we get a taste of true Broadway music.

This production features some classic scenes as well as a return of the famous lines, sometimes being sung, but the best part of all is how the creators took a

slight turn with this classic teenage film. In the song “Stop,” Damien gives us a run down on how our gen-eration needs to stop before we post. Jumping online and spreading hate doesn’t help anyone and if you’re Karen you might not have the best judgement. A valu-able lesson comes from this piece when the lyrics say, “Stop, because I’m actually a human being and not a prop.” Who would have thought that a story created to poke fun at the teenage stereotypes would give us an even further insight into the thoughts and emotions that the film didn’t necessarily portray.

No “Mean Girls” is complete without the true mean girl herself. Regina George has her diva mo-ment in the song “World Burn” when we see her true colors come out. This girl is not taking any precau-tions and that is obvious through the upbeat, rock ‘n roll vibe that is given off in this soliloquy. Janice’s morals are put into song as well with “I’d Rather Be Me.” Another opportunity for our generation to receive a take away from this production. There’s no need to

sacrifice who you are just to be with the in-crowd. Be sure to listen to this Original Broadway Cast

recording of “Mean Girls” to get that nostalgic feeling. This is show is a must see and totally “fetch!”

‘Stop’ and get ‘fetch’ with ‘Mean Girls’Katie Peck

‘Beautiful Boy’ shines light on drug addiction

Juice gets deep and dark into his troubled mind on album opener “Empty.” Lyrics like “Like a crawlspace, it’s a dark place I roam, Ain’t no right way, just the wrong way I know, I problem solve with Styrofoam, My world revolves around a black hole, The same black hole that’s in place of my soul” while trans-fixing heart-wrenching emotion. These tumultuous teenage tendencies appear in gaps throughout the album and continue to build on the fact that Juice is going through serious growing pains.

On tracks like “Big” and “Out My Way” Juice does more diligent rapping that humming, getting firmly in his bag and not in his feelings for even a short while. For the most part, Death Race for Love wraps Juice’s high and heartbroken lyrics in sweet harmonies then spread across catchy trap beats produced in large by Hit-Boy and Mira.

Aside from that pair of producers, the likes of Purps puts the trap tones on ice for a cool three minutes with “Hear Me Calling,” which falls perfectly into tropi-cal vibe that we have become accustom to hearing from Juice WRLD which has yet to become annoying.

Throughout the 22 tracks that make up “Death Race for Love,” Juice WRLD speaks on themes of heartbreak and sadness. He harnesses the ability to make love songs sound like life or death situations. It’s emotional, exaggerated expres-sions of the pains of life. It’s the direness of making it out of the darkness. It sounds like the drama that comes from coming of age, and it’s everything that today’s youth loves. Juice WRLD’s numbers reflect that. In the past year, he has been a constant fixture on the Billboard Top 100.

Juice WRLD drops new albumMitchell Crouch

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Support your local movie venuesMaiden Alley Cinema“Dragged Across Concrete” (April 22-25)This film centers around twopolicemen who get suspendedfrom their duties and turn to the criminal underworld to cope.

“Green Book” (April 26-27)This film is the 2018 best picture Oscar winner and isfoucused on the story of a whiteman who becomes the chaffeurof a black man in the 1960s.

Calvert City Drive-in“Little” (April 26-28) This is the story of a powerful and demanding business woman who wakes up one morning and is sud-denly a 13-year-old again.

“Shazam” (April 26-28)This is the newest installment in the DC comic book universe. In Shazam, a 14-year-old kid gains the abilities and physique of a super-hero when he shouts “Shazam!”

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Start preparing the pineapple by cutting the outer layer off and extracting the seeds. Then cut the pineapple into 2 inch by 2 inch chunks and set aside. Cut the tops off of the strawberries so that the green leaves and stem are gone. Then cut the largest strawberries in half and put all the strawberries in a bowl. Place the pineapple, strawberries, banana, and yogurt in the blender. Blend the mixture until there are no large chucks of fruit and it is well mixed. (It may take pausing the blender and stirring the mixture occasionally with a spoon to get completely blended).Taste the mixture and add more yogurt if too thick, fruit for extra flavor, or vanilla extract for more sweetness.Add ice to the mixture and blend until the ice is not longer in chucks and the smoothie is cold (may take more than a cup).

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Summertime Smoothie: Aloha Pineapple

Chesleigh Pugh is our female senior of the month. She is an active Tilghman student in a variety of ways. Chesleigh has played varsity softball all four years in high school. She has made all-region for one year and all-district for four years. Chesleigh plans on furthering her softball career at Southeastern Illinois University. While being a star softball player, she has also been on the varsity cheer team all four years. With the number of activities she participates in, she has still managed to excel in academics. Mrs. Dietrich is her favorite teacher and her favorite class is Yearbook. Mayfield week is her favorite thing about Tilghman. Her advice to freshmen is

to take your freshman year seriously because it helps later on and to not have too many friends.

Jackson Kelly excels in academics and athletics. He’s a participant of the football and track team. Jackson has accomplished many things including: Western Kentucky Conference two times, has been in All-Purchase, and a member of GTC up until 5th grade. Jackson plans to continue his athletic and academic career at Lawrence University in Wisconsin. His favorite teacher is Mr. McKinley and his favorite class is Advanced PE. PT TV is Jackson’s favorite thing about Tilghman. His advice to students is to not mess with Chris Lowe and to build relationships with teachers.

1/2-1 banana 1/2 c. of fresh pineapple (cut) 1/2 c. strawberries 1/2 c. vanilla Greek yogurt 1 c. ice 1/4 t. vanilla (optional)

Senior Showout: Chesleigh Pugh and Jackson Kelly

Young women of PT: Embracing creativity

From October 2018 to April 2019, Young Women of PT has featured many creative young women in the Tilghman school community. These young women have learned to express their creativity through music, baking, designing, art, their style, and more, but not without difficulty. Stepping out of the limits set by society can be a challenging task on the path to self-discovery. At the end of every Young Women of PT article, these ladies left advice for other young women struggling to express themselves. Here is a final com-pilation of their advice.

First of all, let go of the need to fit in. No indi-vidual ever created their best creations by thinking inside the box. To explore your true self, you have to be willing to face criticism. Not everyone is going to appreciate your vibe, and that’s a fact that resurfaces throughout all aspects of life. Being creative requires exploration of the parts of yourself that not everyone gets to see, whether that is your thoughts, your ideas, or your passions. Creatives are known for inspiring others and before you can learn to share yourself with

the world, you must first be at peace with the person you are or the person you are on a journey to become.

Don’t be afraid to try new things. Creativity is about experimentation and trial and error. You are not always going to like the products of your creative bursts, but each so-called “failure” is a learning expe-rience. With each attempt at creation, you will learn what you are happy and unhappy with in your creative process and learn to implement the positives into future creations. You will eventually develop a style specific to you and only you, and that is something to appreciate.

Find your creative muses. This is very important in any creative process since any creation begins with an idea or some sort of inspiration. Inspiration can come from anything—music, nature, random ques-tions that pop up in your head, movies, relationships, etc. Knowing what inspires you to be creative can be a powerful asset for you to utilize when you are in a time crunch or feel a strong need to participate in a stress-free activity.

Lastly, find motivation in the fact that you are a creative woman in today’s society. In a changing social climate, women are more powerful today than ever before. Do not be afraid to share your creativity and your ideas with the world. Know that your cre-ativity is a power and not a burden. Creativity can be woven into any part of life, even if it is school work or a job. There is creativity in marketing strategies, in solving math problems from a different angle, in pre-sentations, and so much more. Whether people realize it or not, they value people who can think outside of the box. When interviewing for a job position, who do you think a company wants to hire more—someone who only knows how to follow the rules or someone who is willing to break barriers for ideal results?

To all creative young women struggling to em-brace your creativity: do not give up. The journey to creative self-discovery is a journey that takes time and patience. The key is to just be yourself, even if at times it feels like the world is telling you otherwise. There is no one else like you. Embrace that.

Blast from the Past: Censors cause controversy in schools

This Month in History

April 1, 1865 During the Civil War, General George Pickett and his men were defeated, leading to the end of the war. April 2, 1972 Congress makes the first U.S. Mint at Philadel phia April 3,1944 The U.S. President Harry Truman, signed the European Recovery Program April 4, 1887 Susanna M. Salter became the first female mayor elected in the U.S. April 6, 1917 Congress approved that U.S. will take part in World War I. April 6, 1994 The beginning of the Rwandan Genocide. April 11, 1968 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a law that prohibited discrimination in protected civil rights workers, housing and expanded the rights to Native Americans. April 14, 1865 President Abraham Lincoln was shot. April 19,1943 Warsaw Ghetto Jews stage an armed revolt against Nazi troops. April 21, 1918 The Red Baron was assassinated. April 30, 1789 George Washington became the first U.S. President.

Source:www.historyplace.com

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The issue of censorship in today’s school systems is based on the same principle encountered hundreds of years ago in the Puritan philosophy. Puritans were very strict in their religious practice and the success of their religion was furthered by its teaching in the school. A Puritan student was forbidden to read anything in school other than the Bible and similar books that taught Puritan beliefs and religious practices. Any other reading material was banned and labeled as “sacrilegious.”

Just as the Puritans controlled what their youth were allowed to read in an effort to establish and protect proper moral values, so do today’s adults seek to control the reading material available in public schools. They are attempting to as most expert agree, to do away with certain textbooks and literary works that might have negative influences on students.

Some efforts to ban books have been carried as far as attempting to outlaw their publication. Many people feel that censorship to this degree is indeed a violation of the first amendment.

It is true that at one time certain ‘unwholesome’ literature could not be legally published in the U.S. and was smuggled in from foreign countries. Not until 1935 would the laws change. In the U.S. today, there exist more than 200 citizens’ groups at both national and local levels. These groups include large organizations, like the Moral Majority, as well as smaller groups with names like Parents Who Care, Concerned Parents, and Families for Freedom, at the local level. These groups, according to most experts, begin by screening books that might be available in a public school, and develop a “blacklist” of the ones they feel should be censored. They then place pressure

on school boards to remove the books from the classroom, and eventually the school library.

A student’s basic rights include, in the eyes of many, the rights to read, to think, and to receive information available to him. In this respect, the whole issue of censorship and the banning of certain school books is a direct denial of a basic right of a human being. The courts are failing to recognize these students’ rights as more and more rulings fall in favor of the censors. Most people feel that students need to speak out and make their opinions of censorship known. By telling people what they feel they need to learn to be responsible and prepared for adult life, students can help narrow the gap between themselves and the censors.

Taken from “The Bell” April 2, 1982

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After a crazy NCAA tournament filled with plenty of madness, the Virginia Cavaliers won the 2019 National Championship. In one of the best redemption stories of all time, the Cavaliers won their first na-tional championship in program history. Last season, Virginia became the first 1-seed in NCAA tournament history to lose to a 16-seed. One-seeds were 135-0 in matchups with 16-seeds before UVA’s loss to the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Virginia’s 85-77 overtime win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders erased all memories and demons from their historic loss. Junior Kyle Guy won the Most Outstanding Player award of the Final Four and scored 24 in the national championship. Deandre Hunter and Ty Jerome had great performances in the Final Four and the title game.

The tournament didn’t start off too hot for the Wahoos. They were down 14 to 16-seed Gardner Webb in the first half but fought back to win by a considerable margin in the second half. They defeated 9-seed Oklahoma in the second round to advance to the Sweet 16. After some madness in the first round

that saw both the 4-seed Kansas State and the 5-seed Wisconsin fall, Virginia was left to face the 12-seed Oregon. Virginia used its tough defense to win a low scoring matchup and go to the Elite 8. In the best game of the tournament the Cavaliers took on Carsen Edwards and the red-hot Purdue Boilermakers. Up three with five seconds, the Purdue Boilermakers fouled Virginia guard Ty Jerome, who made the first free throw, but missed the second off the front rim and the ball was tipped out to half court. Kihei Clark grabbed the rebound dribbled and heaved a pass to center Mamadi Diakite who caught the ball and shot a game-tying buzzer beater. Virginia overcame Carsen Edward’s huge game and pulled away in overtime to advance to the program’s first Final Four since 1984.

In Minneapolis, the site of the Final Four, Virginia met the 5-seed Auburn Tigers who were making their first ever Final Four appearance. A back and forth clash saw Virginia grow their lead to 10 with five minutes to go. Auburn clawed back and were in prime position to win up four with 17 seconds to go. Ty Jerome found Kyle Guy in the corner for a three to

cut the lead to one with six seconds left. Auburn made one free throw but missed the second, giving Virginia a chance. Jerome dribbled the ball up the court and the ball bounced off his leg, he picked up the ball and kept dribbling. What should have been a clear double dribble call went uncalled and fans across the country scrutinized the miss call. Guy caught a pass in the corner and put up a three to win the game but was fouled on the shot with 0.6 seconds remaining. Kyle Guy hit three straight free throws to take the lead at 63-62. Auburn heaved up a shot and the clock hit 0. Virginia had escaped and made their first national championship game ever. While there was controver-sy surrounding the ending, missed calls happen all the time and it’s not as if Virginia wasn’t deserving. Their overtime win over a great Texas Tech team in the na-tional championship proves just how good of a team they were. Texas Tech was up three with 20 seconds to go when Deandre Hunter hit a three to send it to overtime. Virginia once again had a last second shot that propelled them to victory and showed just how magical of a season they had.

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UVA wins the 2019 National Title

After a long, exciting NBA season, the 2019 NBA playoffs are finally here. The ending of the regular season saw the final games of two legends. Dwayne Wade and Dirk Nowitzki ended their careers on a high note, putting up great performances in their final games. The Milwaukee Bucks, led by MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo, finished with the league’s best record 60-22. They clinched the number one seed in the Eastern Conference, and the defending champion Golden State Warriors clinched the number one seed in the Western Conference. The first-round playoff matchups are full of excitement and intriguing matchups.

The playoffs kicked off with the three seeded Philadelphia 76ers playing against the six seeded Brooklyn Nets. The Nets stole game one of the series but the 76ers would win game two to even the series

at 1-1. The Golden State Warriors defeated the eight seeded Los Angeles Clippers in game one of their series but blew a 31-point lead in game two to give the Clippers the historic, shocking upset. The Orlando Magic clinched the seven seed in the Eastern Con-ference making their first playoff appearance since the 2011-2012 season. They pulled off a surprising upset in game one over the two seed in the East, the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors evened the series at one all after a dominant win in game two. The San Anto-nio Spurs made the playoffs for a historic 22nd season. The seven seed Spurs took on the young and talented two seed Denver Nuggets. Experience reigned su-preme in game one as Coach Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs won in Denver. The Nuggets came back in game two to even the series. The Houston Rockets, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Port-

land Trailblazers all won the first two games going up 2-0 in their series. Their opponents: the Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder, respectively, all have an uphill battle ahead of them if they want to get back into their series.

Despite Lebron James’ streak of 13 straight playoff appearances coming to an end, the NBA is set to have a thrilling postseason. Teams will look to prevent the Golden State Warriors from winning their third straight NBA Finals. Whether it will be a team in the Western Conference like the Rockets or the Nuggets or an Eastern Conference power like the Bucks or the Raptors that stop another Warriors’ champion-ship remains to be seen, but there is no doubt that the Warriors have their work cut out for them this NBA postseason.

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NBA Playoffs: Can anyone stop the Warriors?

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Pugh, Belt propel Lady Tornado season forward

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Over Spring Break the Lady Blue Tornado took a trip to Fort Walton Beach, FL. They competed in the Florida Beach Bash softball tournament.

On March 31, the girls played Greenup County. Pugh threw a great game with nine K’s. Keiler Belt had a triple, a double and 4 RBI’s. Katie Woodruff had two doubles and two RBI’s.

On April 1, they played Ballard and lost 0-4. On April 2, the girls took on Madison Central

and lost 1-12. They also played Eastern and lost 3-9.

The last game in Florida was against Collins. A tough battle although still losing 2-8. Good tourna-ment play from Belt, Pugh. Knox, and Woodruff.

Back in Kentucky and on April 8, the Lady Blue Tornado would play Calloway County. Another hard-fought battle but still coming up short 4-8.

On April 12 the girls would travel to Marshall county for the Marshall County Slugfest. They played Caldwell county losing 0-1. They then played Goreville later that evening and lost 2-7.

On April 16 the girls hosted Hickman County. A tough game that ended with a Tornado victory, 1-0 Paducah Tilghman.

Freshman Justin West has his sights set high for baseball. This Tilghman player has already com-mitted to The University of Louisville, a Division 1 school, at the age of 14. His passion truly shows through his impressive accomplishments. Already, West is ranked number one overall in the state. He is also the number one left-handed pitcher in the state. He also received the honor of being 2019 preseason all American. He’s had a great season so far this year with an ERA of 0.00, 27 strikeouts, and a bat-ting average around .400. “Never give up,” is what

Justin says in response to how he’s achieved so much. This kid is definitely putting in the work and is mak-ing a serious impact on Tilghman's base-ball team.

J’once Caldwell has committed serious effort and skill into the PTHS track team. J’once started her training for this year's track season all the way back in June. Cadwell joined track because she previously played softball and basketball and wanted to try something different.“Surround myself with the dog mentality and become a dog,” Caldwell says of the impact tracks had on her. In 2017, Caldwell placed second at the class AA Region 1 Meet. She also placed 8th later that year at the class AA State Meet. In 2018, Caldwell placed 9th at the class AA State

meet. Her personal record in the discus is 109-0, and 29-0 for shotput. Caldwell plans to continue working and hope-fully place 1st this year in the class AA State meet.

This sophomore is making big waves this tennis season for the PTHS tennis team. Natalie Lansden has playing tennis since she was in the first grade and began playing on the Tilghman team in just fifth grade. “Tennis has always been a big part of my life,” Lansden says. Her parents were the ones who introduced her to the sport and continue to push her to be her best. Lansden believes that tennis will always be an important part of her life. Lansden is a regional single semi-finalist, a two-time state competitor, and a five-time regional team runner up.

Lansden already made quite the impact and the Tilghman tennis team and still has a lot more coming for her future years of tennis.

Senior Colbe Crim takes his turn at bat.

The Paducah Tilghman baseball team traveled to Lexington over the break. On April 4 they played Tates Creek High School. They came up short 1-11 in the end.

On April 5 the boys played West Jes-samine in a great game that ended in a 10-2 score, Paducah Tilghman taking the win. Great game from all the seniors. Brady Betts had 7 K’s and a run. Jayce France had 2 RBI’s and Jackson Fristoe had an RBI and a triple. Later that evening the Blue Tornado played Oldham County. Jackson Fristoe at the mound had 11 K’s. Eric Riffe hit one over the wall, and Josh Lang ended the game with a walk-off single. Paducah Tilghman won 5-4.

On April 9 Paducah Tilghman lost to McCracken County 2-1 despite outstand-ing pitching from Betts.

On April 12 the boys went traveled to Tennessee to play Clarksville. It was a great game despite coming up short 5-10.

On April 16 Tilghman matched with McCracken County for the second time this year. It was a very intense ball game all the way around. Brady Betts and Justin West showed great pitching ability and kept the score low. Tilghman came up short 0-1.

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