The Bluffer - Red Bluff, CA
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Features S partan ound off be your ideal summer job? What would Shower: 10-20 minutes "I like babysitting because I like being around kids and itʼs easy money." Bailey Akins(9) Total Time: 55 min - 1hr 45min Natalie Almond Features Editor Each person has their own "The fitness center because I love fitness." Mathew Fox (10) morning routine. For some it's as simple as getting up, throw- ing on a clean shirt and jeans, and getting in the car to go to school or work. For others get- ting ready in the morning is a long process that takes several hours. The graph above shows the results from a large school survey about how one's own Results consistent in showing that girls need more time to get ready in the morning than boys Make-up: 20-40 minutes Hair: 10-30 minutes Shave: 5-10 minutes Survey shows time differences Page 6 May 18, 2012 Hair: 5-10 minutes Shower: 10-20 minutes Breakfast: 5-10 minutes Dressing: 5-10 minutes Dressing: 10-15 minutes Total Time: 30min-1hr 30min Information was provided from surveys taken around the High School, numbers are based on averages. morning goes. Each student was asked how long it took them to due the following tasks: show- er, do their make-up, fix their hair, shave, get dressed, and eat breakfast. Based on the results it is easy to see that, on average, girls take a much longer time to prepare for their day. But has it always been this way? In past years, people did still take a long time to get ready. But girls used to put roll- ers in their hair the night before which cut down on morning prep time. However, current styles and fashions have in- creased the time one spends on prepping dramatically. For instance, a very com- mon style today is the straight and sleek hairstyle. The inven- tion and increased usage of flat irons has added extra time to women's morning routine. Oth- ers curl their hair which takes a long time as well. "It takes me over an hour to straighten my hair and when I curl it, I spend over an hour and a half on my hair," said Calisha Cruise, sophomore. A male student shared how he and his twin sister dif- fer when it comes to getting ready. "It takes me way less time to get ready in the morning than my sister. She wakes up way before me on school days," said Blake Villa, Junior. Women do not only spend their valuable time on look- ing nice, they also invest a great deal of money into it as well. The price of looking good is very high. According to a national survey of three thou- sand woman conducted by Su- perdrug, woman spend about thirteen thousand dollars on makeup in their lifetime. Men do spend money on items to imorove their physical appearance too, but not nearly as much as woman do. While the survey is based on averages, it is clear that girls take more time in the morning than boys do. swim whenever you want and you get paid to tan." "A Lifeguard because you can Riley Graham (11) Summer jobs involve preparation Job Tips: KC Jacobsen Staff Writer Summer jobs seem to be on the top of many to do lists. Finding a job might seem like a simple task, however there are a lot of ways to make sure that a good impression is left on the employer. One great way to impress an employer is by having a resumé. Even if you have no prior job experience, a resumé is still a very important aspect to getting a job. A resumé shows that you have put a little effort into finding a job and it also gives the employer a little peak at who you are as a person. Before applying for a job, it's good to be prepared for an interview. Appearance matters and it could be the difference between you and the guy they interview after you. A good clothing option is a button up shirt and some black dress pants. Often times, when turning 1. Make a resumé 5. Be kind to all employers "An escort because it would be better than a real job. " Zach Iverson (12) Our Little House to aquire new play set Brittany Villa Staff Writer Our Little House Day-care is the childcare center associated with Red Bluff High School. It has been in operation for 25 years, and has provided childcare for the children of many teachers at Red Bluff High. For several years, the main Mr. Wagner (Teacher) "To maintain a very large houseboat on Shasta Lake." "My ideal summer job would be working as a back up singer for Bon Jovi." Mrs. Gantenbein (Teacher) Sound Off/Claire Samay outdoor play equipment at the day-care was a wooden play set called "The chicken coop". The play set passed the licensing laws, but the insurance carrier at Red Bluff High School forced Our Little House to take it down. One student at Red Bluff High School, Jessica Rewerts, has arranged to focus her Senior Make a Difference project on acquiring funds to replace the playground equipment that has recently been removed. During the designated time allotted to the project, Jessica and her peers will be doing the preparation work at Our Little House. The actual play set is scheduled to be installed this summer. Rewerts's father is an employee at Sierra Pacific and has arranged for the Sierra Pacific foundation to donate $750 for the climbing structure. "I'm thrilled about the It's something donation. we have been in need of for several years," said Maryanne Montandon, Our Little House director. The majority of the play equipment at the childcare center had been donated by families of the children that attend. This will be the first official play set that Our Little House has ever had. "The children should be excited about the play set- anything new is exciting," said Montandon. Having the climbing structure and other play equipment will promote physical development of the children. It is critical to large motor development. Physical activity is important in young children. It helps with behavioral issues and allows the kids to be better able to focus on smaller tasks. "Children being able to run and play and climb is important before they can develop fine motor skills and focus on educational development," said Montandon There will be hot dog sales and a car wash to raise additional funds to cover excess costs. "My favorite part about field day is getting to practice welding." -travis root 2. Be prepared for an interview 3. Check application frequently 4. Dress nicely in an application they will have a manager come and pick it up from you. Stand up straight, maintain eye contact, and give a firm handshake. Checking up on your application is probably the most important part of getting a job. When you enter the building make sure that you present yourself well and be polite to Breakfast: 5-10 minutes everyone that is in the building. Employers will take note of how you present yourself when you aren't just talking to them. If you happen to get an interview, make sure that you really 'sell' your strengths and best assets, and provide assurance that you are fast at learning new skills that you may not already have. An employer is looking for the most qualified for the job. Make sure to say what you have to offer that others don't.