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Barrio Review

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Hannah Bartels

   Barrio is an up-and-coming restaurant chain with several local Ohio locations. These locations include a few in Cleveland, one in Strongsville, one in Kent and many other areas. 

     With Barrio being as successful and popular as it is, the chain owners are hoping to eventually create more business in other states. Barrio’s popularity is quite obvious to anyone, and its reasons why are well known by everyone. 

     Unlike most chain restaurants, Barrio offers a unique take on the ordering process. Rather than reading a traditional menu and ordering through a waiter or waitress, customers are provided with small notepads that follow a bubble-in format.

     This format allows the customers to freely express their creativity by filling in bubbles to create a unique and personal taco. This is a nice option because there is a very large variety of choices.

     Customers may choose different meats, fish, different sauces, salsas, cheeses, lettuce and much more. None of the toppings are very traditional, which is why Barrio is so different from other taco restaurants like Taco Bell. 

     The topping options and bubble-in menus are nice, however, it is not very realistic for the typical customer. The large variety in toppings makes it difficult to find items that coordinate. Barrio is incredibly unique and requires the customers to have an expanded palette and open mind to trying new combos.

     For people with more limited taste palettes, the restaurant offers a smaller menu with pre-made tacos. This is not a typical order though, because most people want to experiment with their own combos.

     Before the meal, unlimited chips and salsa are also brought out to satisfy the customers. The appetizer is nothing special but still a delicious snack.

     For some people, it is not the food that draws them to Barrio. It is the atmosphere. 

     From down the block, I could see a line coming outside of the restaurant, and it peaked my interest. There is also a very interestingly detailed mural of skeletons that plaster the walls. Interesting light fixtures hang from the ceilings. 

     In addition, the atmosphere is very lively and noisy. There are lots of happy people there and many different groups of people come. Barrio attracts families, couples, friends, and many college students.

     Barrio is a very rapidly growing restaurant and has something special to offer all customers. I would not recommend this restaurant to people who prefer simple foods, but I would recommend that everyone tries it, because it offers qualities other than tacos that people may love.

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Cleveland Cavs Game Review

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Ashley Hutchinson

      On Thurs. January 23, the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team played the Washington Wizards. The teams were fairly matched, so it was bound to be an interesting game. 

     The game was home and took place at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The arena had recently been updated which meant that the facility was in great shape. The court itself was gorgeous and all of the concession stands looked very nice and modern.
    An events atmosphere is a very important factor in how much one enjoys the event. In my case, I really enjoyed the atmosphere. A majority of the employees were nice and everyone sitting around me was quite friendly. 

     The atmosphere of the game was also very enjoyable. There was a lot of hype and excitement, which made for a fun and entertaining game. 

     My least favorite part of attending the game was definitely the crowds. Parking was not too difficult, but the lines picked up once we were inside. It took quite  some time to get through the security and ticket lines. Also, the lines for food were pretty long. 

     Despite some of the waits, the game was still enjoyable. My favorite part was definitely the game itself. It was so entertaining and fast-paced. The cheering and the announcer made it even more exciting to watch. 

     Sadly, the Cleveland Cavaliers ended the game with a loss of 124-112. Even though they lost, the score was still close for a majority of the game. 

     Along with basketball, there were more forms of entertainment. During halftime and quarter changes, there were children and teens who performed dance routines with their studios. It kept everyone entertained during the breaks and it seemed like a great performance opportunity for the dancers. 

     I would definitely attend more Cavs games in the future. I had so much fun, both watching the game and experiencing the entertainment. The environment was so positive and intense, which makes me very compelled to come and watch more games.

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Dating in High School

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Abigail Kuhns

     As a kid I had a perception of what I thought high school would be like. The truth is that high school is not like the movies: no one is shoved into lockers, no one breaks into song throughout the school day and not everyone looks like a model after puberty hits. However, the most stereotypical high school experience I could not have predicted is dating. 

     Amongst us there are some who have it all figured out, but most of us have it all wrong. Children of the 21st century are unconsciously beginning to fall into a pattern of habits.

     First, it has become “cool” to show a lack of care and to show nonchalant attitude towards others. Showing care is showing weakness. Way too often, I have found myself or my peers rewriting a text or blatantly not speaking up because it would show we care too much as if that is a bad thing. 

     In middle school health class, they always say how as a teen it will be an emotional rollercoaster. The biggest reason for this is because it is a constant fight with our emotions. Rather than just saying how we truly feel, we hide our emotions to have the upper hand against a friend, boyfriend or girlfriend. 

      No one is willing to take the risk or put them self out there in fear it may not work out. Today, we would rather have love find us than going out and finding love. 

     Second, it has become a misconception that going on a date, such as dinner, all of a sudden means it is a serious relationship with someone. As a result, some of us will not date at all. 

     Instead, we have decided to just be in this stage of “just talking,” or “being a thing” because referring to the concept as dating makes it sound way too serious. Dating has also been conceived as causing drama or being too complicated when in reality the dynamic is up to the people.

      In the past 40 years, the proportion of seniors who report not dating at all increased substantially over this period, from 15 to 49 percent.

      No matter what the situation is, the ‘title’ or ‘label’  has become a defining point for relationships. There are specific time frames as to when it is acceptable and expected for relationship norms such as when to say ‘I love you.’  The label has started to define the norms and boundaries instead of the people.

      Finally, a common area of confusion is intent. If one is dating someone else, it means they are looking at them as a possible husband or wife. This is high school; most relationships will die within the four years. 

     Some will put themselves out there and accept it for what it is: dating. And some will end up together. However, the reality for most of us is dating in high school is not about looking for someone to spend the future with. We are not mature enough yet to even know who we will be for the rest of our lives. 

      At this point in life, dating should be focused on someone with of interest instead of a desire to find “the one.” Looking for someone who makes them smile, someone who keeps them on their toes, someone who brings out something positive in them that they did not know they had or needed.

     No one should feel ashamed for choosing to date or choosing not to. It should be embraced as an experience towards growth. When it comes to an end, and so often it does, the relationship should be left with an insight as to what can be better next time.

     If everyone gave up after the first try, they could easily let an exceptional experience dating has to offer slip through their hands. We should be taking advantage of this time when dating is not expected to lead into marriage to figure ourselves out and learn from experience. 

     Before we know it, we will be walking out of high school, the goal will shift and dating will become serious. Be a high schooler, how care and appreciation, take a chance on someone, build meaningful connections, learn from each other, and most of all, stop making everything so complicated. More often than not, the best relationships and experiences come from something that was least expected. 

      

     

     

 

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Rivalry Week Preview

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By Maria Leonino

     As the ongoing rivalry between Stow and Cuyahoga Falls continues after many years, another matchup between the neighboring cities will unfold through a basketball game.

     Both schools’ student councils have agreed to host a rivalry week, and throughout the week of Feb. 18 to Feb. 21, there will be completions and events to determine a winner. 

     Stow is currently 6-7-0 for their overall record, and 5-4-0 in the suburban league national conference. Cuyahoga Falls is 2-10-0 overall, and 1-7-0 in the league. 

     Earlier in the season, the rivals played each other at Cuyahoga Falls, and the Bulldogs beat the tigers 64-63 in a close over-time game.

     “[Student council] came up with the idea to do it against Falls instead of Hudson this year because Falls and Stow have been longtime rivals and both schools have strong Student councils making it easy to coordinate with them,” committee chair, Abbey Staats said. “We also loved seeing the way our school and community came together for our LeBron James challenge, so we wanted to do something like that again.”

     Kicking off the festivities is a spirit day during the same week. The spirit days have been coordinated with Cuyahoga Falls’s spirit days. Also, a clothing drive will be another form of completion. Students can donate clothes, which will be sent to the Haven of Rest. 

     Rivalry week t-shirts will be going on sale starting Jan. 27, and will cost eight dollars if pre-ordered. The week of the game, shirts will cost ten dollars if bought directly from Young’s. The game is free to attend if the shirt is worn. 

    On Tuesday of that week, there will be a competition hosted at the Stow and Cuyahoga Falls Dairy Queen from 3-7 p.m. Students are encouraged to buy ice cream to support their schools. 20% of the proceeds will be donated to Stow’s charity of choice, which is the Special Olympics. 

     Another part of the competition is a hype video, involving both student bodies from both schools. Students will be encouraged to send in pictures and videos from the spirit days to contribute to the video. In addition, student council has taped the basketball team to show they are game day ready. 

     As far as challenges, student council has not faced any bumps in the road. Everything has gone smoothly, and all of their ideas have been brought to life. 

     “The process has been great. We have been trying to make sure everyone shares their ideas regardless of grade or school which has helped come up with ideas that will encourage everyone to participate. The administration and Mr.  Feldman have been super supportive and on board with every idea we have thrown at them,” Staats said. 

     Committee members also include co-chair and senior Brianna Doctor, seniors Mya Dietrich and Payton Hackim and freshmen Reese Hayward and Kylie Thomas. 

     In addition to everything running smoothly with the high school administration, there has been clear communication and strong coordination between Cuyahoga Falls as well.

     “Falls has made the process so easy. We met with them in December, and are meeting again soon to make sure everything is ready for the upcoming weeks,” Hackim said.

     At their next meeting, both schools student councils will discuss in detail their plans for the week of the events and make sure everyone is on the same page. 

     At the game, the mayor of both Stow and Cuyahoga Falls will be attending to judge, as well as Judge Kim Hoover of Summit County as the impartial judge. They will be judging the hype videos and student sections. 

     Compared to last years rivalry week against Hudson, this years event has progressed more and increased the involvement more. Both schools have shown great interest and worked well together. 

     “I have loved meeting with Cuyahoga Falls’s student council and correlating the spirit days. It was cool to bounce ideas off of each other to make the event successful,” Hayward said. 

     The route eight rivalry boys basketball game vs. Cuyahoga Falls will take place on Fri., Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school.