A tale of lucid dreaming
By: Claire Wasem
NORTHRIDGE - Lucid dreaming is the technique of being able to control your own dreams. Although there is never any guarantee that you will be able to control your dreams after a certain number of steps, there are a lot of suggestions that could help you achieve not only the ability to lucid dream but also all the benefits that go along with it.
I took on a 21-day challenge with the goal of being able to lucid dream by the end of that time. Throughout the journey, I kept a dream journal to keep track of what I remember dreaming each night. As might be suspected, there were a few nights where I didn't have dreams, or I just couldn't remember them.
Throughout my research on the topic of lucid dreaming, I came across some very interesting facts about how being able to lucid dream can affect your body in both negative or positive ways. According to others’ research on lucid dreaming, being able to do things in your dreams can improve your performance in those same things in real life. For example, if you dream about yourself playing or practicing volleyball, it is said that when you are conscious you are more likely to be better at the sport. This is because the human brain is so powerful that those who truly believe that they can do something become capable. In lucid dreaming, you can also put yourself in situations that will help you to overcome fears. It’s hard to explain, but imagine that you are afraid of talking in front of a room full of people but you have a big speech next week … If you know the skill of lucid dreaming, you can put yourself into the situation and play out how it will go in your head, and through this you can become much more confident. Humans sleep about ⅓ of their lives; imagine being productive while being in an unconscious state of mind.
For the first week of “practicing” lucid dreaming, I simply drank a glass of apple juice before bed. I probably had the most dreams this week, but none of them were lucid dreams. For the second week, I used meditation before I fell asleep. According to the Youtube channel I watched (lucidity/ expanding consciousness), clearing your mind before bed will help because then your “thoughts won't influence what you dream about.” This week, although I didn't remember as many dreams as I did the first week, I did have my first lucid dream! I remember almost everything about the dream. It was the kind of dream that you are present in instead of watching from a distance. I was at a Luke Combs concert, and I met him, took pictures, and then got taken backstage, too! The reason that this dream was so much different than any other dreams was that It felt so real, I could go anywhere and do and say anything I wanted, It was just like being conscious! For the final week of this experiment, I am trying dream yoga (a series of yoga that is supposed to help you sleep deeper).
- Claire Wasem (20’) assistant entertainment editor of the viking vault.[email protected]
By: Claire Wasem
NORTHRIDGE - Lucid dreaming is the technique of being able to control your own dreams. Although there is never any guarantee that you will be able to control your dreams after a certain number of steps, there are a lot of suggestions that could help you achieve not only the ability to lucid dream but also all the benefits that go along with it.
I took on a 21-day challenge with the goal of being able to lucid dream by the end of that time. Throughout the journey, I kept a dream journal to keep track of what I remember dreaming each night. As might be suspected, there were a few nights where I didn't have dreams, or I just couldn't remember them.
Throughout my research on the topic of lucid dreaming, I came across some very interesting facts about how being able to lucid dream can affect your body in both negative or positive ways. According to others’ research on lucid dreaming, being able to do things in your dreams can improve your performance in those same things in real life. For example, if you dream about yourself playing or practicing volleyball, it is said that when you are conscious you are more likely to be better at the sport. This is because the human brain is so powerful that those who truly believe that they can do something become capable. In lucid dreaming, you can also put yourself in situations that will help you to overcome fears. It’s hard to explain, but imagine that you are afraid of talking in front of a room full of people but you have a big speech next week … If you know the skill of lucid dreaming, you can put yourself into the situation and play out how it will go in your head, and through this you can become much more confident. Humans sleep about ⅓ of their lives; imagine being productive while being in an unconscious state of mind.
For the first week of “practicing” lucid dreaming, I simply drank a glass of apple juice before bed. I probably had the most dreams this week, but none of them were lucid dreams. For the second week, I used meditation before I fell asleep. According to the Youtube channel I watched (lucidity/ expanding consciousness), clearing your mind before bed will help because then your “thoughts won't influence what you dream about.” This week, although I didn't remember as many dreams as I did the first week, I did have my first lucid dream! I remember almost everything about the dream. It was the kind of dream that you are present in instead of watching from a distance. I was at a Luke Combs concert, and I met him, took pictures, and then got taken backstage, too! The reason that this dream was so much different than any other dreams was that It felt so real, I could go anywhere and do and say anything I wanted, It was just like being conscious! For the final week of this experiment, I am trying dream yoga (a series of yoga that is supposed to help you sleep deeper).
- Claire Wasem (20’) assistant entertainment editor of the viking vault.[email protected]
Horoscope for Spring
By: Madison Legg
NORTHRIDGE - If you are wondering why your life is going the way it is right now, read your horoscope below to find some answers!
Aquarius (Jan. 20- Feb. 18) - Your good days are better than good and your bad days are worse than bad. Fortunately for you, many of your days are good.
Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - You are a very affectionate person and have a great sense of humor. Almost anything can make you laugh.
Aries (March 21- April 19) - You have so much fun no matter what situation you are put in. It doesn't matter if you are falling off a cliff or having ice cream with friends because you always have a smile on your face.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - You are just an all around good person. You never have any drama and you have lots of friends. You can always make a positive out of a negative situation.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20) - Everyday you come to school with a smile on your face. You are fun and energetic and you couldn’t even hurt a fly.
Cancer (June 21 - July 20) - You are kind of a negative person and you get in a lot of fights. When people are mean you tell them how you really feel. Every once in a while people get a glimpse of happiness with you.
Leo (July 23 - August 22) - You are kinda strange but love a good adventure. You are also great company to have on a roadtrip across the country.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) - You really like to party and just have a fun night with friends. You can also get along with mostly anyone.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) - They are stay at home kind of people. You don’t really like to do much besides watch Netflix and lie in bed.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) - You are all over the place. Some days you are really happy and some days you are just not feeling it.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) - You like to have a few close friends over to play cards and sit and drink coffee. You also like to gossip a lot and you really like to know things.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) - You are a great person all around! You can do anything! You always know how to make people smile and always know how to show people a good time.
- Madison Legg (’19) is a co-entertainment editor of the Viking Vault. [email protected]
By: Madison Legg
NORTHRIDGE - If you are wondering why your life is going the way it is right now, read your horoscope below to find some answers!
Aquarius (Jan. 20- Feb. 18) - Your good days are better than good and your bad days are worse than bad. Fortunately for you, many of your days are good.
Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - You are a very affectionate person and have a great sense of humor. Almost anything can make you laugh.
Aries (March 21- April 19) - You have so much fun no matter what situation you are put in. It doesn't matter if you are falling off a cliff or having ice cream with friends because you always have a smile on your face.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - You are just an all around good person. You never have any drama and you have lots of friends. You can always make a positive out of a negative situation.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20) - Everyday you come to school with a smile on your face. You are fun and energetic and you couldn’t even hurt a fly.
Cancer (June 21 - July 20) - You are kind of a negative person and you get in a lot of fights. When people are mean you tell them how you really feel. Every once in a while people get a glimpse of happiness with you.
Leo (July 23 - August 22) - You are kinda strange but love a good adventure. You are also great company to have on a roadtrip across the country.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) - You really like to party and just have a fun night with friends. You can also get along with mostly anyone.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) - They are stay at home kind of people. You don’t really like to do much besides watch Netflix and lie in bed.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) - You are all over the place. Some days you are really happy and some days you are just not feeling it.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) - You like to have a few close friends over to play cards and sit and drink coffee. You also like to gossip a lot and you really like to know things.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) - You are a great person all around! You can do anything! You always know how to make people smile and always know how to show people a good time.
- Madison Legg (’19) is a co-entertainment editor of the Viking Vault. [email protected]
How early is too early for The Dress?
By: Mackenzie Holder
There is still snow on the ground now and then, but Prom season is quickly approaching, and many girls are stressing out over the fact that they do not have their dresses yet.
Keep in mind that it is only March - almost two whole months before Prom - and it is considered “bad” if you haven't started looking around at dress shops. The question everyone has been asking since the new year is … when is too early to buy a Prom dress?
Caily Thorpe (‘19) states, “I bought two dresses this year: one in August and another one in February. I was shopping with my mom one day and they were on sale, so I had to buy them. Forty dollars for a Prom dress is an incredible steal, so I had to.”
Other girls like myself have not even started looking because they don't want to face the fact that this will be their last Prom. Audrey Holt (‘19) talks about her experience looking for Prom dresses and states, “I am really excited to go to Prom but am also sad that it will be the last time with my friends. My mom doesn't want to buy another one because I already have six and I don't like any of them.”
Many others began shopping for their dresses many months in advance. Riley Bunstine (‘20) adds, “My sister always told me how hard it was to find a Prom dress so I wanted to make sure I gave myself plenty of time to look.” Bunstine got her dress in early January and is now stress-free while all of her friends are worried if they will find the right one in time. When asked about how early is too early for Prom dress shopping, Bunstine adds, “It is never to early to go shopping. The longer you wait, the fewer options are available to you.”
No matter when you choose to go shopping, you will eventually find the perfect dress and all the stress will be over. If you choose to go in January or even a week before Prom, the perfect dress for you is out there, so do not worry.
-Mackenzie Holder is the Print Editor-in-Chief for The Viking Vault
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By: Mackenzie Holder
There is still snow on the ground now and then, but Prom season is quickly approaching, and many girls are stressing out over the fact that they do not have their dresses yet.
Keep in mind that it is only March - almost two whole months before Prom - and it is considered “bad” if you haven't started looking around at dress shops. The question everyone has been asking since the new year is … when is too early to buy a Prom dress?
Caily Thorpe (‘19) states, “I bought two dresses this year: one in August and another one in February. I was shopping with my mom one day and they were on sale, so I had to buy them. Forty dollars for a Prom dress is an incredible steal, so I had to.”
Other girls like myself have not even started looking because they don't want to face the fact that this will be their last Prom. Audrey Holt (‘19) talks about her experience looking for Prom dresses and states, “I am really excited to go to Prom but am also sad that it will be the last time with my friends. My mom doesn't want to buy another one because I already have six and I don't like any of them.”
Many others began shopping for their dresses many months in advance. Riley Bunstine (‘20) adds, “My sister always told me how hard it was to find a Prom dress so I wanted to make sure I gave myself plenty of time to look.” Bunstine got her dress in early January and is now stress-free while all of her friends are worried if they will find the right one in time. When asked about how early is too early for Prom dress shopping, Bunstine adds, “It is never to early to go shopping. The longer you wait, the fewer options are available to you.”
No matter when you choose to go shopping, you will eventually find the perfect dress and all the stress will be over. If you choose to go in January or even a week before Prom, the perfect dress for you is out there, so do not worry.
-Mackenzie Holder is the Print Editor-in-Chief for The Viking Vault
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Things high schoolers can’t live without
By: Sydney Koker
NORTHRIDGE - After seeing high schoolers’ opinions from all over Ohio via an Instagram questionnaire, students reveal they find themselves glued to artificial items:
Cell phones
Coffee
Apps (with a special emphasis on a select few)
Some students can’t even make it through the day without their cup of coffee. As sophomore Chloe VanFossen (‘21) says, “who cares if it can be bad for you? At least it tastes good.”
A high schooler’s cell phone holds the social media and brings along the drama off of which they feed.
The endless amount of apps that can be downloaded is unbelievable, but there's one app that keeps many students passing. Photomath. On behalf of most students, I’d like to thank Photomath for helping us complete that math homework we all were just so confused on. The reason kids are confused about homework is probably that they weren't even awake in class, maybe because they were missing the necessary coffee.
Beyond Photomath, kids spend hours on Netflix, Snapchat, and of course Instagram.
Maybe some students’ habits aren’t healthy or productive, but at least it will get us through that four-year span of work and stress.
- Sydney Koker (‘21) The Viking Vault
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By: Sydney Koker
NORTHRIDGE - After seeing high schoolers’ opinions from all over Ohio via an Instagram questionnaire, students reveal they find themselves glued to artificial items:
Cell phones
Coffee
Apps (with a special emphasis on a select few)
Some students can’t even make it through the day without their cup of coffee. As sophomore Chloe VanFossen (‘21) says, “who cares if it can be bad for you? At least it tastes good.”
A high schooler’s cell phone holds the social media and brings along the drama off of which they feed.
The endless amount of apps that can be downloaded is unbelievable, but there's one app that keeps many students passing. Photomath. On behalf of most students, I’d like to thank Photomath for helping us complete that math homework we all were just so confused on. The reason kids are confused about homework is probably that they weren't even awake in class, maybe because they were missing the necessary coffee.
Beyond Photomath, kids spend hours on Netflix, Snapchat, and of course Instagram.
Maybe some students’ habits aren’t healthy or productive, but at least it will get us through that four-year span of work and stress.
- Sydney Koker (‘21) The Viking Vault
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Leaving but not saying goodbye
By: Cole Fox
NORTHRIDGE - Our high school is more of a giant family and when one member moves or leaves, it creates a lot of mixed feelings. However, when this happened recently, at least the move wasn’t far: Justin Grieger, former Assistant Principal and Athletic Director of Northridge High School, is now the Head Principal of Northridge Middle School. This change has come mid-year due to the retirement of former Principal John Rathburn.
Grieger said he is excited about his new role but also has some mixed feelings about all of it, of course. Grieger has been at Northridge for four years now and loves making a impact on students. He even spent the past two summers helping out in various places for our school and its students, whether it was helping coach football during 2-a-days or even attending a military/ leadership camp to better understand what our students who enter the military are going to go through.
Griger said, “I'll miss the personal interactions and mature conversation that I had with the high schoolers because you can’t have those same conversations with middle schoolers.”
In addition, Grieger stated, “I will definitely miss the athletic demographic of things. I partially help out still, but it been a challenge to walk away from it.” Grieger added, “I still will give my full support to all our sports and students.”
When asked why he made the move, Grieger said, “I’ve always wanted to be a Head Principal, and this was a good opportunity.”
In addition, Grieger said, “it allows for more time with my family and less time at school.”
The students at the middle school seem pleased with Grieger’s presence in their building. Reese Callan (‘23) says, “Mr. Grieger is very nice, and he really understands students and reaches out to students as needed.” In addition, Callan (“23) says he is so friendly and kind to all students.
Kora Garee (‘23) said, “He’s a chill dude and really seems to enjoy his job.”
- Cole Fox (‘20) is a Sports Editor for The Viking Vault
By: Cole Fox
NORTHRIDGE - Our high school is more of a giant family and when one member moves or leaves, it creates a lot of mixed feelings. However, when this happened recently, at least the move wasn’t far: Justin Grieger, former Assistant Principal and Athletic Director of Northridge High School, is now the Head Principal of Northridge Middle School. This change has come mid-year due to the retirement of former Principal John Rathburn.
Grieger said he is excited about his new role but also has some mixed feelings about all of it, of course. Grieger has been at Northridge for four years now and loves making a impact on students. He even spent the past two summers helping out in various places for our school and its students, whether it was helping coach football during 2-a-days or even attending a military/ leadership camp to better understand what our students who enter the military are going to go through.
Griger said, “I'll miss the personal interactions and mature conversation that I had with the high schoolers because you can’t have those same conversations with middle schoolers.”
In addition, Grieger stated, “I will definitely miss the athletic demographic of things. I partially help out still, but it been a challenge to walk away from it.” Grieger added, “I still will give my full support to all our sports and students.”
When asked why he made the move, Grieger said, “I’ve always wanted to be a Head Principal, and this was a good opportunity.”
In addition, Grieger said, “it allows for more time with my family and less time at school.”
The students at the middle school seem pleased with Grieger’s presence in their building. Reese Callan (‘23) says, “Mr. Grieger is very nice, and he really understands students and reaches out to students as needed.” In addition, Callan (“23) says he is so friendly and kind to all students.
Kora Garee (‘23) said, “He’s a chill dude and really seems to enjoy his job.”
- Cole Fox (‘20) is a Sports Editor for The Viking Vault
Promposals: Do’s and Don'ts
With Prom fast approaching in May, the season of Promposals is starting. If you listen to a group of upperclassmen talk, you’ll quickly pick up that some Promposals are more successful than others. We’re here to save you some grief and maximize the Yes-potential, though our Guy and Girl perspectives might be a little different ...
She Said ...
By: Sarah Phillips
Do-
-LISTEN FOR HINTS! Girls will drop hints on how/ how not they want to be asked. Like when they are like “Awe isn’t this such a cute way to get asked?” THAT’S CALLED A HINT!!
-Get food/ candy along with the ask. It’s 2019. Just a poster doesn’t cut it.
-Make the poster/ whatever the ask is look nice. It’s going to be all over her social media so it needs to look cute.
-Make sure someone is there to take a picture/ video! Because again she’s gotta post it on her social media!
-Make sure it’s friend approved.
-Make the proposal like you actually know the girl
-Going the extra mile for proposals is encouraged!
-Make it a surprise
-Girls can ask guys!!
-Make sure you are both dressed nice when you ask (not over dressed though).
-Know your occasion.
-Go with your s/o
-ASK PEOPLE EVEN IF YOU AREN’T DATING - too often single people think Prom is out of the question, but part of the fun is asking someone you’re not dating but who seems like a fun person to spend an evening with.
Don’t
-Use your own handwriting if it is horrible.
-Look awkward when asking.
-Make it stereotypical (ex: write on a volleyball “I’d dig if you went to prom with me”).
-Do it in front of a ton of people unless you’re sure she’s going to say yes.
-Make it about 13 reasons why
-Ask her if you’ve never talked to her before
-ASK OVER TEXT
He said ...
By: Alex Hook
Gentlemen this mostly applies to you, since you are going to be the one that has to do the asking and be paying for the tickets to Prom.
Do-
Don’t-
With Prom fast approaching in May, the season of Promposals is starting. If you listen to a group of upperclassmen talk, you’ll quickly pick up that some Promposals are more successful than others. We’re here to save you some grief and maximize the Yes-potential, though our Guy and Girl perspectives might be a little different ...
She Said ...
By: Sarah Phillips
Do-
-LISTEN FOR HINTS! Girls will drop hints on how/ how not they want to be asked. Like when they are like “Awe isn’t this such a cute way to get asked?” THAT’S CALLED A HINT!!
-Get food/ candy along with the ask. It’s 2019. Just a poster doesn’t cut it.
-Make the poster/ whatever the ask is look nice. It’s going to be all over her social media so it needs to look cute.
-Make sure someone is there to take a picture/ video! Because again she’s gotta post it on her social media!
-Make sure it’s friend approved.
-Make the proposal like you actually know the girl
-Going the extra mile for proposals is encouraged!
-Make it a surprise
-Girls can ask guys!!
-Make sure you are both dressed nice when you ask (not over dressed though).
-Know your occasion.
-Go with your s/o
-ASK PEOPLE EVEN IF YOU AREN’T DATING - too often single people think Prom is out of the question, but part of the fun is asking someone you’re not dating but who seems like a fun person to spend an evening with.
Don’t
-Use your own handwriting if it is horrible.
-Look awkward when asking.
-Make it stereotypical (ex: write on a volleyball “I’d dig if you went to prom with me”).
-Do it in front of a ton of people unless you’re sure she’s going to say yes.
-Make it about 13 reasons why
-Ask her if you’ve never talked to her before
-ASK OVER TEXT
He said ...
By: Alex Hook
Gentlemen this mostly applies to you, since you are going to be the one that has to do the asking and be paying for the tickets to Prom.
Do-
- Count on asking if you’re the guy. No matter what anyone says, the guy has to do the asking. Don’t wait for her to do it just because it’s 2019. Trust me … she’s waiting for you.
- Ask her friends how you should ask her. Chances are, she’s already told them what would make her want to say “yes.” Make sure you tell them not to tell her.
- Make it cheap. A poster with some corny catch phrase will do. Prom is expensive enough - tickets, tux - without blowing a bunch of cash on a Promposal. Sticky notes on her car will also work. Make them spell out “Prom” or something like that.
- Catch her by surprise. Girls like it if you ask them right after they finish a really hard workout or late at night after she’s been working in her fast food uniform that smells like grease.
Don’t-
- Spend any money if you can avoid it. Teachers have sticky notes in their classrooms, and they’ll probably hand you some if you just ask nicely. Get close with Mr. Kirtland and see if he’ll spot you some large paper for free.
- Think that just because she avoids talking to you in class that she isn’t dreaming of the day you ask her to go to Prom.
- Don’t use pre-cut letters on the poster or anything like that. She’ll like it better if she can tell it’s in your own writing, no matter how sloppy that might be.
- Don’t let her long-term relationship with another guy keep you from asking her to go to Prom with you. She’s practically obligated to go with you if you beat her boyfriend to the Promposal.
- Just chuck it all and stay home on Prom night. It might feel stressful, getting there, but a fun night is worth the risk.
Sports on Spring Break
By: Megan Payne
NORTHRIDGE - Spring Break is approaching quickly which means that the days filled with sunshine and warm weather are just around the corner for those who are getting out of town for a week, but Northridge spring athletes will not be joining those lucky students anytime soon. Most coaches have team rules in place that prohibit athletes from going on vacation during spring break because they don’t want them to miss practices, games, or meets that may fall during that week.
For spring athletes, spring break kind of flies by which can make having to stay in town a little easier. Senior track athlete, Hunter Henson (‘19) said, “We practice every day and then we have meets some days too so the week goes by fast.” Adding to that, Gabby Webb (‘19) said, “Since we have been in our sport for about a month now, I think it is nice to have a week where we don’t have to worry about school so we can focus purely on our sport.”
Other athletes say that the rule doesn’t affect how they spend their spring break because they wouldn’t have gone anywhere even if they didn’t play a sport. Lee Davis (‘22), who plays baseball, laughed and then said, “I can’t afford a spring break trip even if I wasn’t playing a sport so it doesn’t really bother me.”
Many of the athletes are aware of the rule so they find other ways to spend their spring break. For more ideas of fun things to do if you are staying in town, check out Shelby Yorde’s story “Two ways to Spring Break.”
- Megan Payne (‘20) is Web-Editor in Chief of the Viking Vault.
By: Megan Payne
NORTHRIDGE - Spring Break is approaching quickly which means that the days filled with sunshine and warm weather are just around the corner for those who are getting out of town for a week, but Northridge spring athletes will not be joining those lucky students anytime soon. Most coaches have team rules in place that prohibit athletes from going on vacation during spring break because they don’t want them to miss practices, games, or meets that may fall during that week.
For spring athletes, spring break kind of flies by which can make having to stay in town a little easier. Senior track athlete, Hunter Henson (‘19) said, “We practice every day and then we have meets some days too so the week goes by fast.” Adding to that, Gabby Webb (‘19) said, “Since we have been in our sport for about a month now, I think it is nice to have a week where we don’t have to worry about school so we can focus purely on our sport.”
Other athletes say that the rule doesn’t affect how they spend their spring break because they wouldn’t have gone anywhere even if they didn’t play a sport. Lee Davis (‘22), who plays baseball, laughed and then said, “I can’t afford a spring break trip even if I wasn’t playing a sport so it doesn’t really bother me.”
Many of the athletes are aware of the rule so they find other ways to spend their spring break. For more ideas of fun things to do if you are staying in town, check out Shelby Yorde’s story “Two ways to Spring Break.”
- Megan Payne (‘20) is Web-Editor in Chief of the Viking Vault.
Two ways to Spring Break
By: Alyson Quinlan and Shelby Yorde
For many, Spring Break means shaking the brown-gray muck of an Ohio winter off and getting out of town for a few days.
That’s actually the very definition of Spring Break, according to Kelsie Harvey (‘20), who says it’s all about "vacation, nice weather, and relaxation,” which is what makes so many people think of the beach as a destination. Harvey says her dream for Spring Break would be "traveling with a friend to Universal Studios while enjoying time outdoors with fun activities."
Rex Bammerlin (‘20) said his ideal Spring Break would be spent still in the snow … but the snow that is still covering the highest mountains in the West, for some snowboarding. If not that, Bammerlin still defines any good Spring Break as “being outside.”
Outside activities like hiking, fishing, and bike trips all work even for those not headed out of town either because it’s just not in their family’s plans this year or, like so many Spring athletes here at the Ridge, they’re left behind for practice schedules.
In that case, if you find yourself stuck in Johnstown with nothing to do, fear not. We’ve got you covered with some ideas beyond the classic stand-by of hanging out with friends or going shopping.
Recently a new company called Top Golf was built at Polaris. It is basically a driving range but with games that allow you to compete against your friends. This is a very fun activity to do with a group of friends. Also, the more people who go, the cheaper the cost. Jake Reese (‘20) says he loves it there: “I’ve been at least 20 times and it never gets old.”
You could also go bowling, which is a cheaper option. This would be fun to do late at night; in fact, Gahanna Lanes has something called “midnight bowling” which is when you get there at 12 and can bowl until 2 for around $5. Of course, that only works if you are allowed to stay out that late …
There is always the movies. A cheaper, fun option and you can always get a little adrenaline rush from sneaking in the snacks! However this could be good but it could also be lousy, considering what movies are out at the given time.
There is also Glow Putt LLC, which is also in Gahanna. For $7 you can go around once with a chance to win a free round on the last hole. This is a fun way to challenge your friends while still having fun. Savanna Verhovec (‘19) says she really enjoys Glow Putt. “It’s really fun because of all the different things and its super cheap!”
Just because you are stuck in old Ohio for Spring Break doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it!!
- Alyson Quinlan (’20) is Assistant Print Editor. Shelby Yorde (‘20) is Junior Print Editor.
By: Alyson Quinlan and Shelby Yorde
For many, Spring Break means shaking the brown-gray muck of an Ohio winter off and getting out of town for a few days.
That’s actually the very definition of Spring Break, according to Kelsie Harvey (‘20), who says it’s all about "vacation, nice weather, and relaxation,” which is what makes so many people think of the beach as a destination. Harvey says her dream for Spring Break would be "traveling with a friend to Universal Studios while enjoying time outdoors with fun activities."
Rex Bammerlin (‘20) said his ideal Spring Break would be spent still in the snow … but the snow that is still covering the highest mountains in the West, for some snowboarding. If not that, Bammerlin still defines any good Spring Break as “being outside.”
Outside activities like hiking, fishing, and bike trips all work even for those not headed out of town either because it’s just not in their family’s plans this year or, like so many Spring athletes here at the Ridge, they’re left behind for practice schedules.
In that case, if you find yourself stuck in Johnstown with nothing to do, fear not. We’ve got you covered with some ideas beyond the classic stand-by of hanging out with friends or going shopping.
Recently a new company called Top Golf was built at Polaris. It is basically a driving range but with games that allow you to compete against your friends. This is a very fun activity to do with a group of friends. Also, the more people who go, the cheaper the cost. Jake Reese (‘20) says he loves it there: “I’ve been at least 20 times and it never gets old.”
You could also go bowling, which is a cheaper option. This would be fun to do late at night; in fact, Gahanna Lanes has something called “midnight bowling” which is when you get there at 12 and can bowl until 2 for around $5. Of course, that only works if you are allowed to stay out that late …
There is always the movies. A cheaper, fun option and you can always get a little adrenaline rush from sneaking in the snacks! However this could be good but it could also be lousy, considering what movies are out at the given time.
There is also Glow Putt LLC, which is also in Gahanna. For $7 you can go around once with a chance to win a free round on the last hole. This is a fun way to challenge your friends while still having fun. Savanna Verhovec (‘19) says she really enjoys Glow Putt. “It’s really fun because of all the different things and its super cheap!”
Just because you are stuck in old Ohio for Spring Break doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it!!
- Alyson Quinlan (’20) is Assistant Print Editor. Shelby Yorde (‘20) is Junior Print Editor.