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3D Printing: FDM Printing and Resin Printing

By: Lottie Bynum

3D Printing in its many forms is now an accessible hobby to the public. Print farm businesses are one way people use them. They are able to buy the rights to print files for daily uses or something fun they are also able to make their own to print then sell. Props and fan merchandise are another use for them, whether it’s a full suit of Ironman armor or another prop from a show or movie, people make it on 3D printers.

There are a few different ways to 3D print: one is FDM(fused deposition modeling) printing where spools of plastic or other material such as ABS or Nylon are melted and come through a nozzle that set down thin layers of the melted material in whatever shape the person who is printing it wants. The thin layers cool before the machine puts on another layer allowing whatever it is making to be durable. Resin printing is the other main type of 3D printing many hobbyist’s know how to operate. It builds parts by curing resin in layers where a light is shined in the resin to harden it at different places and heights.

Each method of 3D printing lends itself to certain types of items it can print. For example, FDM printing is able to more efficiently print larger items whereas a resin printer takes longer the taller a print is. Although, a resin printer can produce higher quality prints than FDM printers can. Both can be finished by sanding and spray painting or can be used after printing; Resin printed pieces need to be processed in alcohol to cleanse it for 20 minutes to an hour depending on how large the print is. PLA, which is what most FDM printers use as filament to print, is durable but can melt or weaken due to heat or too much UV light. Similarly, resin prints can weaken because of UV light as it over hardens it but doesn’t react as much to water as PLA does.

Choosing which kind of printing to do depends on what would be printed and what kind of conditions it can be used for. Both methods of 3D printing are useful in many ways and are fun hobbies to pick up.

Private School Positives and Negatives

By: Campbell Cromer

Private schools offer a distinct alternative to public education, with both advantages and disadvantages depending on a student’s needs and family preferences.

One of the biggest advantages of private schools is smaller class sizes, which provides more personal attention. Teachers can focus on individual students’ strengths and weaknesses specific to each student. Another positive is enhanced resources. Most private schools have access to better resources, from newer technology to specialized programs in arts, athletics, and much more. This can enhance the overall educational experience of a private school education. There is also specialized Curriculums. Private schools often offer more specialized curriculum than public schools. Whether it’s a focus on college prep, the religious aspect, or arts and music, private schools can provide specialized educational experiences that align with a family’s views and a student’s interests. Another positive that could also be viewed as a negative is uniforms. Most private schools require uniforms. This could be viewed as a positive because students don’t have to worry about picking there clothes out so you don’t have to worry about getting picked on for what you wear. Some negatives of private school are high cost.

The biggest downside to private schools is the price. Tuition can be expensive, making it hard for many families to afford. Scholarships may be available, but not everyone can get them. Also there is less diversity. Private schools can sometimes lack the social and cultural diversity found in public schools. This can limit students exposure to different views and experiences, which are important in a well-rounded education. There are also limited extracurriculars. Some private schools, especially small ones, may have less extracurricular activities than public schools, potentially limiting opportunities for students interested in different activities outside of academics. Private school education offers significant benefits but also comes with difficulties. People should weigh these decisions carefully when choosing the best educational experience for their children.

The Panthers’ Problems

By: Knox Buxton

The Carolina Panthers have started off the season 0-2 and look like the worst team in the NFL again this season. They lost to the Saints 47-10 in the season opener in New Orleans, and then lost to the Los Angeles Chargers 26-3 in week 2 for their home opener. A lot of people wonder why the Panthers are just so bad this year. The reason why isn’t just from one problem, it is from a ton of different problems added together.

The first and biggest problem in my opinion is that their owner, David Tepper, is the worst owner in the NFL. He consistently makes the wrong decisions such as hiring the wrong coaches, like when he hired Frank Reich last season and he didn’t even make it through the whole season before he got fired. He hired Reich after Steve Wilkes almost led the Panthers to the playoffs the year before even after they traded Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers and got off to a terrible start. The players made it known that they wanted to keep Steve Wilkes around, but Tepper obviously did not care and we saw how that turned out. In my opinion, the sooner David Tepper steps down as the owner of the Panthers, the sooner the Panthers will turn things around. Tepper just has no idea what he is doing and he acts more of a fan than an owner. The Panthers also seem to make the wrong decision everytime about what players to sign. They traded for Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield in back to back years and neither of them could play well on the Panthers. Now Baker is playing the best football of his NFL career for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Sam Darnold has put together a couple good games for the Vikings. They selected Bryce Young with the first overall pick last year and have already benched him after week two of his second season. Young has started off his career 2-17 as the Panthers starter and I know he hasn’t been playing well, but the problem is not all on him.

If Mayfield and Darnold can play well when they are not on the Panthers, I believe Bryce Young can too. He has been given one of the worst receiving rooms and offensive lines in the league to start his career and as an undersized quarterback, there’s not much he can do about it. The problem is not just the quarterback position, it is just about everywhere on the field. The Panthers should start by figuring out if Bryce Young is the guy to build around or not. Then they need to keep getting the offensive and defensive lines better. After that, they should go out and get a top receiver who is in talks of being traded by their current team such as Tee Higgins or maybe even Deebo Samuel. That is the best way to start getting on the right track. If Young is not the guy, which right now it seems like he is not, they need to try to get a good draft pick and draft a top quarterback this offseason. They should not try to trade for another mediocre quarterback like they have in past years because we see how that has gone.

The final thing I will talk about what they need to do is they need to figure out who to keep and who to let go of on the coaching staff. Dave Canales is in his first season as the Panther’s head coach and it has not looked good so far. I get that we are only two games into the season, but if this keeps up he might not make it the whole season just like Frank Reich. At the end of the day, there are many problems with the Carolina Panthers organization, but I believe if they can start correcting their mistakes little by little they can turn it around.

Team Dipper Kupp Stats from Week 1

By: Cooper Scott

I’m in a ten man point per reception league with my friends, and after week one. My record is one and zero. First player is Patrick Mahomes, my Quarterback, Patrick threw for two hundred ninety-one yards, one touchdown and one interception. Mahomes was projected 19.3 fantasy points and he fell short of that with only 15.14 fantasy points.

Starting off with my running back one: Jonathan Taylor. Taylor had 10.8 fantasy points on sixteen touches for forty-eight yards and one touchdown. He fell short of his projection of 16.5 points and he finished as running back thirty on week one. My running back was Kenneth Walker III, Walker had twenty touches for one hundred and three yards and one touchdown. Walker was also involved in the passing game with three targets, two catches, and six receiving yards. Walker was projected 16.1 fantasy points and he did better than his projection with 18.9 fantasy points. Walker got beat up a little bit and exited the game with an abdominal injury late in the second half.

Now onto wide receivers, My wide receiver one last week was Garret Wilson.

Wilson was projected to have 16.5 fantasy points, but Wilson busted with only 12 fantasy points.

Wilson was targeted 11 times with only 6 catches with only 60 yards. Cooper Kupp is wide Receiver two, and Kupp had a monster week. Kupp was projected 14.7 fantasy points, and Kupp boomed with 32.0 Fantasy points.Kupp was targeted 21 times, and came down with 14 of the 21 targets with 110 yards and a touchdown. Kupp finished as the wide receiver 3 this week!

I started Rashee Rice from the Kansas City Chiefs as my flex this week. Rice was projected to have 14.1 fantasy points this week, and finished with 17.3 fantasy points. Rice had 9 targets and 7 receptions for 103 yards. Rice was one of my sleepers going into this year, and my friends called me an idiot but I am proving them wrong.

Onto with the defense and the kicker, I started the Bengals defense. The Bengals projected 7.9 fantasy points and he ended with 4 fantasy points. The Bengals defense gave up 16 points to the Patriots and the defense had 1 sack. My kicker was Cairo Santos, he was projected 7.8 fantasy points. Santos finished with 13.0 fantasy points, and Santos had 3 field goals and 1 extra point.

That is a wrap for team Dipper Kupp Fantasy breakdown week 1. We will see you in week 2.

What diabetes feels like

By: Bryce Hanson

The biggest question I get when my number is high or low is, “What do you feel.” And that’s what I will be sharing with you today.

First let’s talk about what it feels like when my number is low. A low number for me ranges from anywhere between 30- 70, and sadly this where my blood sugar usually stays. What I feel is actually what you would kind of expect. My legs usually get a little queasy and I can’t walk which is why you will usually see me sitting or laying down when my number drops. Then the room sometimes begins to spin for me, which is another reason I sit or lay down. Then occasionally I pass out when it goes really low and with that I actually don’t feel it that much, of course I feel my number dropping but I don’t feel all those symptoms. I actually just feel like I went to sleep. Then if it’s dropping really fast I can have a seizure and with that I don’t feel anything at first, it also just feels like I fell asleep, but after it feels like I just did a full body workout. All of my muscles are sore and it just makes me feel miserable. But number going low isn’t all that bad sometimes I feel happy to the point where it’s a little weird.

On the contrary, when my number is high, I feel not as many symptoms. A high number is somewhere between 300- 500. When my number is this high, my muscles get really tight. This is because when there is a lot of sugar in your blood it stretches the veins out. Which makes it feel like I’m about to cramp. The only other thing that you can tell when my number is high is I am easily angry and have a short temper.

So now you know what I go through on a daily basis.

What If?

By: Carson Wilsey

Super Bowl XLIX, February 1, 2015, is well-known for its miraculous ending in the final seconds of play. With only 26 seconds remaining, the Seattle Seahawks were behind 28–24 and on the verge of losing. The Seahawks were positioned on the New England Patriots,1-yard line and it appeared as though they would win the game with a last-minute touchdown. With so much at risk, the play calling became crucial needing close examination and discussion.

Unexpectedly, Darrell Bevell, the offensive coordinator for Seattle, decided to call a pass play rather than running the ball. Considering how effectively running back Marshawn Lynch performs in situations involving short yardage, the selection was controversial. On the play, Malcolm Butler, the rookie cornerback for the Patriots who was about to make a name for himself, was covering wide receiver Ricardo Lockette, quarterback Russell Wilson dropped back to attempt a pass to Lockette. Butler, who had a terrific read on the play, jumped the route and made a huge interception to put the Patriots ahead for good. This play, which significantly changed the game’s outcome and gained the Patriots’ a 28-24 victory, was a turning point in both Super Bowl history and the game itself.

Considering Lynch’s strong presence on the field, many have questioned the decision to pass rather than run on the closing play of Super Bowl XLIX. In addition to demonstrating Butler’s defensive greatness, the interception highlighted the intense nature of the game and how any play or decision may result in history. The game’s storyline may be impacted by a single moment in sports, as seen by this play, which makes Super Bowl XLIX one of the most famous and controversial Super Bowls in NFL history.

Importance of Supplements

By: Andrew Howle

To begin with, athletes worldwide are empowered by the pursuit of a healthier, stronger version of themselves. This lifestyle may be a challenging goal, but conquering it will lead to great success in your sport. Generally, many athletes take FDA-approved supplements that are proven to increase muscle growth and feed the body with more necessary nutrients. These supplements are a leading factor in creating a gap between the athletes in their desired sports field.

Whey protein powder is the first supplement vital to an athlete’s performance in the off-season. It provides your body with the necessary carbohydrates and protein to build up that dense, torn muscle. It is a staple for any athlete looking to grow in size for a sport. There are many flavors to choose from, including vanilla, chocolate, banana foster, and strawberry. It can be bought at any local vitamin store.

Another huge supplement that has become popular is creatine. This supplement has grown in popularity recently, being the most researched supplement ever. Creatine helps stimulate a constant energy supply in your body during intense exercise. The supplement is also known for filling your body up, giving you a more full-looking physique. Although many people should be careful taking creatine, an immense amount of water is needed. It is a great way to unlock your full athletic ability.

The last important supplement all athletes should take while training is pre-workout. This supplement is filled with hundreds of milligrams of caffeine to stimulate the body during an intense workout. It can increase athletes’ performance massively by improving personal records such as one-rep maxes. It is also a method of losing weight faster.

In conclusion, the world of supplements for athletes is a journey of achievement and continuous improvement. Supplements are a staple in enhancing an athlete’s career, serving as a testament to their dedication and hard work.

Does Green Bay Need to Worry WIthout Jordan Love

By: Stirling Tindal

On the second to last play of Green Bay’s week one loss, Jordan Love went down with what looked like a pretty gruesome injury. Many fans were scared that he would be out for the rest of the season, however Love is now reported to make a recovery in 3-6 weeks. Matt Lafuer assures fans that Love will be back on the sooner side of that expectation.

Taking Love’s place will be Malik Willis who is now preparing for his first NFL start for the Packers. Willis should be a solid quarterback since he started some for the Titans his rookie season. If he has to start the entire 6 weeks or more, I believe Green Bay can win most of those games with a couple of losses. In their first game with the Colts at home, they should be able to come out with a win. The Colts run defense was very weak in week one with the Texans, allowing 213 rushing yards. If the Packers rely on Josh Jacobs it will be a good first game for Willis to get ready for the rest of his time as starter.

The next week on the road at the Titans, I see a close game. It’s Willis’s old team and this is his time to make a statement for the league but I don’t see the Packers pulling it away. Because it’s a road game and I don’t think Green Bay’s defense will be able to contain Tony Pollard, I have them losing this one and falling to 1-2.

In week 4 the Packers will stay home for their first divisional game and host the Vikings. This is Willis’s first divisional game as a Packer and I have Green Bay walking away with a win. I believe Green Bay’s secondary will be able to stop Justin Jefferson. I think the Packers offense will also have a decent game with some sloppy turnovers but the team will end up with the win.

Week 5 the Packers will go to the rams. Because of Green Vays great secondary and good offense, even with Malik Willis, I have them coming back home with a win and being 3-2

Green Bay hosts the Cardinals in week 6. The Packers are now getting into their stride and I am taking Green Bay again in this one. Matt Lafuer will have figured out how to work with WIllis at this point and the offense will look good enough to get another win

However in week 7 the Packers stay home once again and host the Texans. Because of the Texans hot offense I have Green Bay losing this one and falling to 4-3. I don’t see the Green Bay defense being able to control CJ Stroud.

Green Bay still needs to be careful in all of these games because without Love, all of these games could go to anyone. I believe Malik Willis can keep the Packers satisfied and give Love a good record to work with once he returns.

NFL Report

By: Owen Meyers

Breaking News! Just hours before the Cowboys opener against the Browns, Cowboys agree to extend quarterback Dak Prescott’s contract, 4 years, 240 million dollars. This makes Dak Prescott the highest paid quarterback in the league, and the highest paid player in NFL history.

Also on Sunday, September 8, Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar was announced Super Bowl LIX, halftime performer. This is the second time that Kendrick Lamar will perform at a Super Bowl. He performed back in 2022 at Super Bowl LVI alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, and other California artists. Some people don’t agree with the choice of Kendrick Lamar and wish that Lil Wayne was the headliner instead.

Injury reports! Christian Mcaffrey sat out week 1 against the Jets with calf, achilles injury. He managed to stay healthy through 2023 ,but dealt with calf, achilles injury throughout training camp and preseason games.

The Green Bay Packers will not put Jordan Love on IR, since he suffered with a knee injury Friday night against the Eagles. Green Bay plans to have Jordan Love back on the field in 3 to 4 weeks. They will start Malik Willis, a recent addition to the team, since Green Bay traded a seventh round draft pick to the Tennessee Titans for Willis.

Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua is placed on IR (injury reserved) from the game on Sunday night against the Lions. Sean McVay, head coach of the Rams, states on Monday that Puka has a PCL sprain. Puka is expected to be out for at least the next 4 games.

Dallas Cowboys TE, Jake Ferguson sprained his MCL on Sunday in the game against the Cleveland Browns. His injury is not season ending, and he will only miss a few weeks. “Tests revealed an MCL sprain for Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson, which means he’ll miss time, but overall good news and not season-ending,” Ian Rapoport wrote on Twitter, an NFL network reporter.

Dabo Swinney- Good or Bad coach

By: Braelen Lewis

There has been a recent debate over if coach Dabo Swinney is a good coach or not and that the only reason he has won any national championships is because of the great quarterbacks and weapons that he had. I think however that although he did have awesome players on his team, they also won all those games due to his incredible coaching skills. Another reason why people think he is a bad coach is because they think he is an old head and can’t adapt to the transfer portal, but in my eyes it makes me respect him all the more because if it ain’t broke then don’t fix it. I think that Dabo doesn’t deserve all the hate he gets because he really is just a good guy, he just likes the old ways in highschool recruiting. I also think that the highschool recruiting he does works. I mean the team has been getting some hate recently due to Cade Klubnik not doing so well, but I think that he’s taken all the hate and turned it into a drive to work harder and be a better player and I think that it showed last week in the game against Appalachian state. This year’s defense is the best we’ve seen in recent years, and it also wasn’t his fault when we had Dj because it looked like he was going to be a good pick because of how good he was in high school but he just couldn’t compete at the college level. Also Dj just sucks I mean he is completely destroying Florida State’s football program, and it really proves that when he was at Clemson the losses weren’t coaches fault they were Dj’s because he sucks. In all, I believe that coach Dabo is a good football coach and doesn’t deserve any of the hate he gets.