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Cypress Bay High School • 18600 Vista Park Blvd., Weston, Florida 33332 • Vol 25, Issue 1 • Sept. 2024

From the highly anticipated do not know if it is better than “Inside Out 2” to the late sum- the first one; I would have mer release “Deadpool & Wol- to rewatch it to compare.” verine,” Disney has recently reWhile Barreto Muller leased multiple films to theaters was most excited for the “Inworldwide. The summer block- side Out” sequel, junior Sabusters had some students at lome Perez said she had been the Bay buying tickets, includ- looking forward to “Descening freshman Antonia Barreto dents: The Rise of Red” but Muller. She said she watched was ultimately disappoint“Inside Out 2” with her friends ed with the movie. She said when it first came out and Disney films usually bring loved seeing all of her favor- a sense of comfort, but this ite characters from the original one had confusing plot holes movie back on the big screen. and a subpar production that “I felt so many emotions made her dislike the movie. while I was watching “Inside “I love Descendents, but Out 2,” which I thought was this one let me down the so funny because it is a mov- most,” Perez said. “I would ie about emotions. There were say it is a four out of 10 besome points where I was cry- cause the costumes were ing, some where I was laugh- cheap-looking, the acting ing, and in general, it was just was not great and one of the so funny,” Barreto Muller said. characters, Chloe, her wig “I loved the movie, so I think I kept changing every scene, would rate it a nine out of 10. I which made no sense to me.”

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As the new school year this since everyone is in the kicks off, previous students same boat as them. Older stureturn to the Bay while a dents and teachers are also wave of freshmen gear up for usually willing to help, plus their first year of high school. it is normal to make misUpperclassmen said that takes and learn from them.” freshman year can be diffiWhile freshmen can ask cult for some students as they for help around the Bay at are adjusting and entering a any time, older students said new chapter of their lives. Se- first-year students have many nior Manuel Perez said that responsibilities they must first-year students might wor- learn to manage by themry about a variety of things, selves, including being in like making mistakes or not class on time and completfitting in, which he believes ing assignments. Sophomore should not be nerve-racking. Luiza Parra was a freshman “The first year of high last year and advises youngschool can be hard for in- er students to attempt to balcoming freshmen; it is a big ance out their lives and manchange from middle school,” age their time wisely so such Perez said. “They often wor- problems can be prevented. ry about being judged by “Always try to stay orolder students, getting lost ganized and do not hyperin the school or not know- focus on one thing; instead, ing anyone in their classes. try to balance all aspects of They should not stress about your life equally,” Parra said.

Last year, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reported that over 30% of elite athletes struggle with mental health issues; similar reports were given by other sources, such as the University of Toronto in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Athletes like Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and Novak Djokovic, known as all time greats in gymnastics, swimming and tennis respectively, have all been cited saying that they train 30 or more hours per week. Many elite athletes also work fulltime jobs, which requires even more effort. An athlete’s physical abilities can only take them so far; their mentality is what drives them to be better and compete at the level that they do, so how do the greats keep it together? For sophomore Sophia Moreau, she said it is her perseverance that keeps her cool-headed on the court. “As a volleyball player, mentality is a huge part of the game. Wheth-

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er it be strategic thinking or shaking off a bad play, the mental sometimes outweighs the skill,” Moreau said. “As a middle blocker, I am bound to make mistakes, but those mistakes should not affect the mentality, for you always play your hardest until the whistle blows.” While there is no lack of praise for their skill, Olympians like Moreau’s favorite, Annie Drews oftentimes are not appreciated for their mindset. This includes the task of knowing when to push harder and when to step away. Athletes who panic in the face of adversaries can struggle to achieve greatness because they can no longer focus on their job: to improve. This is why junior Horus Chan, a waterpolo player at the Bay, said he strives for a more relaxed approach to each of his games.

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