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Tiana LarsenReporter

Megan CarrollReporter

Studies showed that multitasking is a myth, that you can not focus 100 percent on two or more things at the same time. It causes your brain to rapidly move back and forth from one thing to another, thus makes it almost impossible.

Multitasking does not save time, instead it is wasting it. It takes people longer to finish two projects rather than just one separately, in fact it is the same thing with driving. In 2008, the University of Utah discovered that drivers took longer to reach their destination when they made conversations on their cell phone. Experts also estimate that switching between tasks can cause a 40 percent decrease in productivity and believe there will be an increase cause errors in whatever someone is working on.

“As the brain ages, the brain has a harder time getting back on track even after a small detour,” said Guy Winch, a doctor in philosophy. “If you do poorly on an exam because you studied while watching a baseball game on TV, that can certainly trigger a lot of stress even self-esteem issues and depression.”

The physical act of

multitasking is not the only thing that causes stress, it is also the consequences. The University of California Irvine researchers measured heart rates of people with, and without access to their email. They had found that those who received their messages...

The myth of multitasking

Journalsim News selfie by Rob Lindquist.

As we make our way into June, the school year has begun to wind down towards it’s end. However, before we plan on next year, it is time to reflect on what has made the 2014-2015 school year, a year of unforgettable moments and memories for TJ’s students and staff.

Starting with the first trimester, our homecoming week was filled with tons of fun including our annual dodgeball tournament, bonfire, and bahaman beach bash. Students had a blast participating in spirit week and showed of their creativity throughout the themed days by dressing up according to the theme.

The fall sports and performing arts programs had impressive showings in their respective areas, including a double-

overtime win for our football team and multiple competitions won by the show choir. Also, Cross Country had an impressive season once again and the fall plays, made by each class, were a success.

Moving on to the second trimester, TJ’s winter sports

were underway which were led by the notable swimming and bowling teams as well as a history-making wrestling team. The wrestlers coached by August Manz not only won the city meet but sent eight wrestlers to the state competition in Des Moines.

Another big moment of the winter months was our annual winter formal, Snoball. Students and their dates threw on their masquerade masks and danced the night away, having a great time...

Freshman Adriana Ibarra multitasking, photo by Morgan Barth.

Elizabeth Lamb Reporter

On May 26, 2015, the funeral for fallen officer, Kerrie Orozco, was held at St. Joseph’s cemetery. The Council Bluffs community stood together to watch the officer make her way to her final resting place. Multiple Council Bluffs students and residents came out to support the fallen officer and crowd fell silent as the procession made its way through Broadway. The

#SupportBlue mood was supportive, yet somber for the families, police force, and crowd who all wore blue in honor of Orozco. #supportblue was stormed by many TJ facebook and twitter users. Many posting mes-sages showing tremendous amounts of support for the family and the other officers that put their lives on the line for their community. Others posting pictures to show how many people were there on the streets to support the procession.

TJ students showing support for officer Orozco. photo by Rob Lindquist.

On Tuesday, May 26th, the Jacket’s Baseball and Softball teams showed off their hard work by bringing home a win. Finishing their first game with a 11-0, Jefferson’s Baseball team had a total of six RBI’s, three from junior John Poldberg and three from freshman Connor Osborn. Senior Brandon Schnider also supported the team’s runs with three hits. TJ’s softball team also ended their 21-game losing streak. during Tuesday night’s game against Sioux CIty West. The Jacket’s softball team kept the home plate safe, and held on to win the game, ending 3-2. Don’t forget to attend the Jacket’s Baseball and Softball team this summer!

Fast start to summer sports

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Alejandro Vieyra Copy Editor

ENTERTAINMENT

As someone that likes all types of music, I find my primary taste revolve around a lot of underground alternative indie artists; artists that not too many people know of. Marina and the Diamonds (Marina Diamandis) is one of the artists that fits the mold perfectly.

For those who do not know, Marina is a solo artist who writes her own music. Do not let the “Diamonds” part of her name fool anybody. “Diamonds” are just a code name for the fans of her and her music.

Marina is a young singer from Brynmawr, Wales, and has been aspiring to entertain since her youth. She was involved in choir productions during her childhood. That was until 2010, when her indie pop debut album The Family Jewels was released; her first single Obsessions (from said album) debuted in 2009.

The singer came up again in 2011, after she based her new album off certain ideas like female identity

and a recent break up she had went through. This was the foundation for her album Electra Heart, her most successful album yet. Having singles such as Primadonna reach number 11 on the UK Singles Chart, and at number 20 here in the United States.

Now, Marina has even gotten as far as performing her hit titled Forget on Good Morning America, from her most recent album, Froot. She keeps the same eccentric, unique tone to her music.

Her albums have an alternative-pop feel, she has stated that she is an indie artist with pop goals. She is a fruitful artist, she released one song every month from her new album, naming this strategy “froot of the month.”

On her new album, I find my favorite songs are more of a pop sound. Songs like Can’t Pin Me Down and Blue. However, Marina has a great way of putting her own dark twist on the tracks. Even though this album is the most different

Dust to Diamandis

Frisbee clubMichael Hiers

&Parker Raes Reporters

Ultimate Frisbee is a sport that has been played in P.E. classes at TJ, but now for the first time, it will be an official TJ club. A single group of kids took a passion for the game, and turned it into a club. They hope one day that frisbee will become a certified high school sport here at TJ.

“We just wanted to take an activity that we all love and add it to our everyday high school life,” said one of the captains Parker Raes.

Ultimate Frisbee is a team sport in which players seek to score points by passing a frisbee to a teammate over the opposing team’s goal line. Many other high schools around the area have this regulated sport, such as

Omaha Benson and Omaha Burke.

Once the idea of this club was started, many TJ students were interested in joining the new activity. Everyone has their own expectations such as TJ junior Michael Hiers who had some of the highest.

“My vision for this club was to get a bunch of people together and play a sport that I have enjoyed

Parkers Raes practicing frisbee, photo by Michael Hiers.

Marina’s debut on Good Morning America (2015}.

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from her others, I always find myself hooked on her artistry with every tune she puts out.

Throughout her fame, I am glad she has been increasing her fan base step by step. Perhaps her tour this year will help her gain more recognition and more Diamonds. If anybody wants to support Marina and her endeavors, make sure to check out her spectacular albums on iTunes and/or the Google Play Store.

playing since I was a little kid,” said Hiers.

After many kids joined, the club started meeting up on the weekends to practice, and scrimmage ultimate frisbee. Members who are in the club have many other activities that they must balance around...

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