November 2012 - Gunderson High School

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012
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No Laughing Matter: Bullying
David Awolowo| Sophomore| Staff Writer
October? When students usually here the month October, most of them will come up with Halloween month. Did you know that bullying is so
serious that they have a month dedicated to preventing it? Last month was National Bullying Prevention month. Bullying is a real problem in our
society especially for our youth. Some may believe that bullying is only just when someone gets picked on frequently. Unfortunately that is true, but
there are six main forms of bullying. Physical, Verbal, Indirect, Social Alienation, Intimidation, and finally cyber bullying. Researchers estimate that 20
to 30 percent of school-age children are involved in some type of form. Effects of bullying can be both physical and emotionally brutal. Students that
are victims of bullying may completely destroy their academic life, that means their grades will drop. And rather them paying attention to their
teacher, their minds are on what they did wrong and planning to avoid the bully. If bullying continues and becomes even more severe, then students
may even be too scared to come to school. And if the students don’t show up to school then the teachers loose money. So the teachers are also affected
in bullying. Victims of bullying begin to create low-self esteem and depression that follows them to their adulthood. Victims are not the only ones that
are affected “It takes two to tango”. Bullies are as well affected into their adulthood; they may have difficulties forming positive relationships, there
more likely to use drugs or alcohol, and to be abusive to their spouses. Other studies say that also later in life, bullies have criminal activities.
Warning Signs of Bullying
-Increased Passivity
-Frequent Crying
-Recurrent complaints of Physical symptoms
-Unexplained Bruises
-Sudden Drop of Grades
-Not Wanting to go to school
-Significant changes in school
-Sudden Change in the way your child talks or frequent bad attitude
Gunderson High is starting up an Anti-Bullying week that has been spreading throughout the globe on the week of November 20th. Gunderson and
with the help from Mrs. Anavari a student counselor and a spanish teacher will motivate are students to sign a pledge of no bullying.
So Grizzlies, my article message is that bullying is NOT OK! It threatens other student physically and emotionally safety during school and can
abundantly impact their potential to learn. The most efficient way to address bullying in any type is to stop it before it can even start. To finish my
article I advise us students whenever we notice any bullying activity and you feel the victim is clearly uncomfortable, please step in or contact a school
advisor.
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Grizzly Staff Giving Thanks
Cindy Zuniga|Junior|Staff Writer
Mrs. Harding:
Mr. Bejarano:
Principal Bejarano:“ I am
thankful for the health of my
family, I am also thankful for
P.R.I.D.E and how far this
school has gone.”
“ I am thankful for my life, my family, my
friends, my job. I am thankful for my health,
all the wonderful children we have here at
Gunderson High School. I am just thankful
for everything, I am a thankful person.”
Coach Drake:
Mrs. Regghitto:
“ I am thankful for waking up
every morning, my children, my
family, my husband, my mom
and dad. ”
“ I am thankful for a job and a
career that I love, a campus full of
awesome kids that make me want
to come to school everyday.”
Mr. Castro:
“ I am thankful for my family, my
wife and my 3 daughters, Jordan,
Joelle, and Jayda. “
Mr. Yllana:
“ I am thankful for mirrors ”
Mrs. Silverman:
“ I am thankful for family, my
son who is healthy, and I am
thankful for a wife that supports
me in everything that I do. “
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Coach Corbin:
“ I am thankful for my education,
and that I was abel to go to
school and have a profession. I
am thankful for my parents who
gave me that opportunity. I’m
also thankful for my family,
friends and my dog.”
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My Gunderson Idol Experience
Sydney Reed| Junior| Staff Writer
I’ve always been the one to hold back and be afraid, believe it or not. All my friends look at me as the
crazy and outgoing Sydney, never the serious Sydney. So, when I told Coach Drake that I wanted to try
out for this year’s Gunderson Idol, He looked at me as if I was talking in a foreign language, as well as
everyone else, but that didn’t stop me. When I actually had the guts to try out, I forgot the lyrics! The
next day, I was so nervous and anxious to find out if I made the top 20. Then 4th period came, and I got
a paper saying that I made it. HUGE weight lifted off my chest. Eventually, I made it to the Top 5 joined
by Sonia Hills, Mariam Miller, Obah Ali, and Anna Peppas. Even making it to the top 5, I felt like a
winner. After performing for the last time, I felt like I could do anything, But waiting to see if I won was
one of the worst feelings i’ve ever had. I felt so sick to my stomach, that I didn’t even want to go to
school, but thank god I did because I soon found out that I won. I wanna thank everyone who believed
in me, because I didn’t at first. This experience has taught me one thing, and that one thing is that you
can do ANYTHING you put your heart into.
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Student Work
Photography Club
Ray Sanchez| Senior| Staff Writers
Fabian Rosales| Adrian Morales| Senior|
Staff Writers
"To enjoy Life you must first Live the Life" -X
Interview with Ms. Cheung about Photography Club.
1. Ms. Cheung, What is your club all about?
“Photography club is a club that promotes photography
in the community and especially at Gunderson we want
to show the spirit of Gunderson through our pictures.”
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2. Why should students join this club?
“This year we are going to try to teach students some
photoshop skills, and just know to appreciate
photography.”
3. Why did you decide to teach this club?
“I love photography and would love nothing more to share with others. It’s one of the
most undervalued professions in this world because we are so used to seeing it
everywhere. So hopefully, photography club will make this school a more
photographically and beautiful place.”
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Old School vs. New School
Karla Villa| Senior| Staff Writer
As some of you may remember, around this time last year, the Girl’s basketball team here on campus held a
dance called the Old School Vs. New School dance. Last year the dance was a success with a wide variety of
music, people, and of course, the food. Some of you may find the thought of a dance with that wide of an age
group to be, well, not as fun as a regular dance, but actually, last year it was a blast.
The dance is put on by the Girls basketball team instead of the leadership class, and head varsity coach, John
Drake, is the man behind the magic. The whole concept behind this dance is to take old school music that has a
dance to it, such as the cupid shuffle, and newer songs with dances to them such as the soulja boy, the cat
daddy, the stanky leg, and most recent the gas pedal, and play them at the dance. When the intro to a song with
a well known dance to it comes on, you know you can’t help but to yell ‘’ayeeeee!’’ and start dancing along to it.
It’s not a sadies, or a winter ball where you dress up and come with a date, its more of a family event. There’s
music, dancing, and free food, all for the very reasonable price of 10$. All profits go to the girl’s basketball team.
It’s a fun time, with good music and great people, and tons of memories were made last year, and we’re hoping
to make it happen again this year on a larger scale. So come out, bring a friend or two, you wont regret it. If
anything, there’s free food, so you cant lose.
ASB Interviews
Nicole Athans| Mariam Abdo| Senior| Staff Writers
Doug Gutierrez (ASB PRESIDENT)
I wanted to be ASB President because I realized I could make more of an impact if I was in a position that held power. My plan is to offer something
more for our school. We pride ourselves on being "diverse", but nothing had to be done to obtain that title. I'm working so that the Gunderson body
can have a sense of accomplishment and be truly proud.
Bekah Ledwith (ASB VP)
I decided to run for an ASB position my sophomore year, after working closely with that years current officers and directors. After serving as ASB
Rally Director, I realized that I wanted to become more deeply involved with Gunderson life. I feel extremely connected to this school, and strive to
do everything in my power to strengthen the Gunderson community. The people at Gunderson are more than my teachers and peers, they are my
family. As ASB Vice President, I know that there are many things at Gunderson that are simply beyond my power to affect. My main goal is to
change the atmosphere at Gunderson; moreover, improve the atmosphere. I want Gunderson to go crazy with spirit and I want clubs and activities
to inspire and motivate. Gunderson is such a wonderful school, and I am honored to be in a position to leave a lasting impact.
Camellia Oskuie (ASB Secretary)
I want to be an officer because, I knew I’d be able to fill the position of being an ASB secretary. I take good notes, I’m organized, I set a good
example to the class and school. I love helping others and having people coming to me for advice. My freshmen year, the ASB secretary was Lorita
and I really looked up to her and she also got accepted to college, I want to go too, so she was someone I really idolized. My plans for this year is to
get people more spirited and energized on spirit days. Which I’m sure the other ASB officers can agree with, we’ll always be dressed up to show
people it’s fun to be silly on spirit days and go all out. Also getting involved in things like lunch time activities, clubs, and sports. Gunderson, does
have so much pride and it increases more every year, it makes me really happy to be a part of it.
Matt Perry (ASB Treasurer)
I decided to run for ASB Treasurer for a few reasons, one because I really love Gunderson's Leadership class, two because nobody else was running
for this position and I figured "why not me?,” and three because I was great friends with everybody else running for the other positions, contested or
not. I'm definitely excited for the year to come, all of the classes seem to want to work, and Doug has definitely got some great ideas to make his
second year as ASB President a great one for the whole school.
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Homecoming 2012 Overview
Karla Villa| Senior| Staff Writer
As most of us remember, about a month ago, four to five weeks worth of workdays for leadership
students, resulted in amazing homecoming week. The biggest sigh of relief the Sunday it was all over, was
probably exhaled by leadership teacher, Mr. Iverson. But what most of campus students aren’t aware of is
that the decorations, floats, powder- puff teams, a group of about 120 students that are part of leadership
showed up to school an hour earlier 3 times a week, and came in to 6 hour workdays Saturdays, not to
mention staying after school to help out.
This past Homecoming is said around campus to be one of the best ones we’ve had. Everyone was crazy
spirited throughout the week, and specially on the class color friday, there was nothing but brown,
yellow, pink, orange, and teal everywhere you looked. Even some of the teachers got into the spirit of it
and rocked the colors of their favorite class. Their was a variety of music at the Homecoming dance. The
skits were incredibly thought out and had good story lines. Not to mention all the floats were a blast to
both parade and watch from the stands. Last but definitely not one of the least the powder-puff games
were some of the most competitive I’ve ever played in and each class definitely came close.
It was a homecoming to remember and I, as a senior, look forward to coming back next year and
watching the current underclassmen take it up even a step further. It was a week to remember, and it just
goes to show that when the entire school is involved, and active spirit weeks are more fun. You only get
so many spirit weeks and dances in high school, might as well make them memorable.
Photo Credit: Ms. Cheung
Senior Spirit!
Alan Pham| Senior| Staff Writer
Our senior class was so spirited at the
homecoming rally. A great majority of us
were dressed in our class colors and
screamed our class chants at the top of our
lungs. When I looked up at our section at
the rally, all I saw was teal and black. Almost
every senior was in their class colors. I was
happy I saw so many seniors so spirited
because it’s our last year and it’s the last time
we can act silly, have fun, and be bosses in
high school! Seniors who didn’t dress up are
really missing out. It’s time to leave your
awkward quiet shell and try something
different. And us seniors can help you with
that! Go to the Senior class meetings
Tuesdays at lunch in Ms. Weathers
classroom and see what exciting things you
can do this year for your senior year! Also,
meet and talk to people you’ve never talked
to before! There are going to be more rallies
this year and I encourage and want every
senior and everyone from every class to
dress up, cheer, and have fun; Especially for
seniors. It’s your last year, have some spirit
and have some pride for your class. After
this year there will be no more high school
rally and chants, so try something new! You
are going to regret it later on if you don’t act
upon it right now. So remember be spirited!
Dress up! Have fun! Make your last year
worth while!
My Senior Year Experience Thus Far...
Alan Pham| Senior| Staff Writer
Wow, can you Seniors believe it? Our first three years have passed and we’re down to our last year! Some of
us can’t wait until we get out of high school, but others, such as myself, don’t want to leave high school! I
personally, was never really the type of person to participate in school events, such as leadership, dances,
rallies. But, this year something changed. Something made me want to do something for my school, and for
my Senior class.
So, I decided to help out with this year’s Homecoming. At first when some people asked me to participate, I
didn’t want to. Then when some of my friends convinced me, I gave in. Honestly it turned out amazing. I
had a great time being in the Homecoming skit, participating and dressing up for the rally, and having so
much spirit for the senior class. I feel different now, I feel more involved. Everyone that was in the skit
means something to me now. I feel closer to them, we’re like one big family. That line may be overused but
there is no other way to explain it.
This is my last year and so far I'm heading towards the right path. I joined leadership, made new friends, and have become more of an open person. I want to create
memories with the senior class; I want to remember what I did my senior year a couple years from now when my college friends ask me what I miss about high
school. I want this year to be the best year I ever had in high school. Big props to my friend Ryan Tran, Senior Class President, who got all the Seniors pumped up
and making my senior year amazing, and also leading us to homecoming victory. Gaurav Gupta and Payal Ghandi to convince me to participate in the skit; and
Ms. Weathers for being an awesome advisor for our senior class! She put in so much time and effort to help us. And last but not least I’d like to thank everyone in
the Senior class who was a part of Homecoming! Lets end this year the right way, the fun way, the good way, the amazing way, and the Seniors’ way! Seniors! Class
of 13!
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Bullying: Nobody Deserves It
Taylor Rocklage|Junior|Staff Writer
Nobody deserves to be bullied, nobody, plain and
simple. A tragic example would be Amanda Todd.
She made a lot of mistakes in her life, but she did
not deserve to get made fun of to the point where
she had to move schools multiple times, get beaten
up and left in a ditch, hazed on the internet, and
driven to the point of suicide. All those people that
made fun of her had no idea what was going on in
her life, how she felt about the decisions she made,
or what her background was. If they had taken the
time to get to know her and understand where she
was coming from, Amanda Todd could still be
alive today. So before you or a friend may say a few
hurtful words to someone or worse, think about
their situation. Do you really know the whole
story? Do you have the right to judge? Your words
or actions towards someone could severely affect
their life.
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How To Stay Safe Online
Kaitlyn Petersen| Senior| Staff Writer
There are a lot of creepy people in this world. If a stranger tried talking to you on the street
you would probably ignore them. How is it any different than online? How can you be sure
that people are who they say they are? The most important thing that anyone can do is to
keep themselves safe online. It’s not a bad thing to meet new people over the internet but
just be safe about what you say and do. Here are five tips that can help keep you safe when
you’re on a social media site.
1. Protect/Lock your account
2. Don’t post personal photos of family or of places that will give away where you live
3. Don’t say what city you live in, only the state, or don’t say at all
4. Don’t give out your number, address, or any other ways of communication to people
5. Watch what you say online, it might come back to hurt you!
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Tech Literacy
Carley Robinson| Senior| Staff Writer
In this day and age, kids are considered to be “techsavvy,” but are they really? Many of us have touch
screen phones, laptops, and other things, but do we
really understand the complexity behind the
technology? Mr. Davis had mentioned to me this
concept about the use of technology. Our school is a
technology magnet. We have had opportunities to use
technology, but many of us do
not comprehend aside the
basics. Photo Credit: Carley Robinson
Discussion with Mr. Davis
“Some kids today know
technology, some don’t. I
have students that not only
don’t know it, but are afraid
of it. They are afraid of it
because they don’t know
how to use it. Anything that
you don’t know how to do,
it’s intimidating. It’s easier
to say that I don’t want to
do it.”
have it. It fulfilled that part of it, but it never really got
to the point where it was integrated into the
curriculum.”
Q: Do you think that there is a better way for the
students to work aside from the one-on-one program?
A: “I honestly like the carts better. Even if I don’t get
to use them everyday, it’ll just
be these three day chunks
here and there, but at least I
can guarantee that every kid
is going to have them. Then
we can all be doing the same
thing, and I like that.”
Q: Based on experience with
both programs, which do you
think has better results?
A: “I don’t know what the
answer is. Some schools are
thinking about doing a “bring
your own device” - I tried
that last year, and the hard part
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A: “I did the whole one-to-one laptop program
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Giving Back
Arlyn Mora| Editor in Chief| Taylor Rocklage| Junior| Staff Writer
It’s finally November you all know what that
m ean s , Th an k s g iv i ng i s co m i ng u p!
Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the
U.S. and Canada. It’s been a tradition since the
year of 1863. W hen people think of
Thanksgiving, they think of eating turkey,
ham, mash potatoes with gravy, pie, and much
more.
But, Thanksgiving isn’t only about eating so
much you burst. Thanksgiving is a perfect
time to pause for a moment and remember to
give thanks. It’s a time to be grateful for your
health, family, friends, shelter, and having
food on the table, because, unfortunately their
are many families who don’t have food on
their table, here are a few places to volunteer
and donation centers to help those in need.
Where:
Sacred Heart Community Service
1382 South 1st St.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408)278-2160
Martha’s Kitchen
311 Willow St.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 293-6111
Recommended Items:
- Instant potatoes
- Boxed muffins
- Boxed stuffing
- Mac & Cheese
- Boxed brownies mix
- Canned veggies
- Canned fruit
Loaves and Fishes
St. Maria Goretti Hall
2890 Senter Rd.
San Jose, CA 9511
(408)998-1500
Second Harvest Food Bank
750 Curtner Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 266-8866
Thanksgiving
Taylor Tolbert | Senior| Staff Writer
So we all know that Thanksgiving is pretty much a
day where you eat amazing food but it's not only
about the food. What about the people you spend
it with? Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that
you have once a year, where you can spend time
with the people you love; sharing funny stories and
experiences, loving their company and of course
the food! But this Thanksgiving, along with many
others, recognize the people whom you share it
with, and thank them for all that they've done for
you. Not just for making the food but for being a
great presence in your life.
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Vegetarians During Thanksgiving
Carley Robinson| Senior| Staff Writer
Being a vegetarian has its difficult moments. I feel like it can be the most difficult during Thanksgiving. It is that
time of the year when there is food everywhere, and a lot of it includes meat or meat flavorings. There is a very
diverse range of different dishes full of delicious food and being a vegetarian can minimize the variety of food
that you can eat. Then again, you can create some new dishes that taste just as yummy! You may not have the
traditional turkey, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your meal just as much. Throughout my years of being
vegetarian, I have experienced many different kinds of foods. On Thanksgiving, my family is very supportive and
assists me in making some extra dishes for everyone to try that is vegetarian friendly. This varies from Eggplant
Parmesan to Tofu Turkey Sausages.. Even if you may not be vegetarian, there are some recipes out there that
might catch your fancy!
The Beauty of Autumn
Dominique Gonzalez| Junior| Staff Writer
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Personally Autumn is one of my favorite seasons, with winter being my first. It’s beautiful
to watch the leaves change different colors such as red, orange, and yellow and to see the
different weather patterns happen during this season such as rain, wind, and warmth
from the sun. I love the fact that it could be very cold, but the sun would still be out
shinning. I find it peaceful and very relaxing. Taking walks or going for runs in this
weather is probably things I look forward to most when this season arrives. Observing all
of the different changes, enjoying the weather, and being able to feel comfortable with
the season changes is what I enjoy most.
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Fall Shoes
Andrea Garcia| Dominique Gonzalez| Junior| Staff Writers
Many people wear a variety of shoes during the fall, wether they are comfortable or not. There are many brands that are worn around the school
and most brand names are common. It’s good to see that a lot of people were different kinds of styles of shoes by the same brand. Some are
colorful and some very dull. Shoes are very important to wear, especially during fall. It rains a lot during fall and you should wear comfortable
shoes so your feet don’t get wet. Here are a couple of shoes that people wear around Gunderson High
Toms
Uggs
Combat Boots
Knee High Boots
Moccasins
Converse
Bear Paws
Jordans
Nikes
Cowboy Boots
Booties
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A Night in Downtown
Alba Ibarra| Senior| Editor in Chief
Have you ever spent your afternoon downtown during the holidays?
Have you been to Christmas in the Park? Have you been to Ice skating
under the Palms or Winter Wonderland? Well if you haven’t then you
should go over our Christmas break, they are all located downtown by
the Plaza de Cesar Chavez. Christmas in the Park and Ice Skating
Under the Palms are a fun way to hang out with friends or family and
make some wonderful memories. Whether you know how to ice skate
or not. You will enjoy learning how to as well. There’s games
downtown and even an area where a lot of food trucks park to serve
their customers. The opening night for Christmas in the park is
November 25th and it will close on the first of January. The tree
lighting will start at 5:30 p.m. at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez.
Not the most practical choices...
Kimberly Phan| Senior| Staff Writer
In the past couple of months, I've put myself in
situations that for the most part wouldn't be considered
the highest influence of acceptable approach. I wouldn't
rank them as my best choices, I would consider them
more along the lines of quick fixes and temporary
satisfaction. Bad choices always have the best stories,
but even then I can’t stand proud. A heavy amount of
incidents filled up more pages of mess up’s. I've gotten
myself so caught up in situations that left me in
outcomes that I would have never imagined and feeling
things I never expected. My priorities took a change of
route. I made choices in the spur of the
moment just because I knew it was only going
to benefit me only in that instant. I've surprised
myself, because never once did I ever imagine
seeing myself doing the things I've done. I
suppose that’s life, I’m on a constant move and
I don’t regret anything. I can’t expect to live my
life based on an unrealistic life of perfection.
I’ll end up where I’m suppose to be, I just gotta
keep living.
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The Road is Rough
Kimberly Phan| Senior| Staff Writer
Dealing with life's "kick you while you’re down attitude" is
never the most enjoyable, but the feeling of vulnerability is
faultless. I have learned that living through what is
unavoidable when both my hands are tied and there’s
nothing I can do, when I’m so stuck, not just physically, it
will either break or toughen me. I will either fall apart or
step it up. But falling apart is easier. It requires less tension
and less effort. It came easily. Giving in is the easiest, but
not the best choice. It’s the tricky dilemma of getting use to
conditions being approved, unapproved or unquestioned in
its accuracy and adequacy by the self. Realization takes
place, yet on other panels and other times, when everything
is about to come together in a reasonable, conditioned,
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unearthly response, resolutions are hard to find. They rarely
come straight to us, but our answers are there. Sometimes
they’re put right in front of our eyes. Like words put
together in an awkward fashion, blurry in meaning, and
without a destination. Occasionally, life can be imperfect,
but there’s a beauty behind every lesson it gives.
Tip: If you keep getting lemons thrown at you, make some
delicious juice out of it.
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Teen Plastic Surgeries
Anonymous
"I believe every person should appreciate their physical appearance. We are all God's creations and getting a surgery to alter what God made us to look
like is wrong. But that's just me." -Anonymous
"My nose bothers me a lot so I’d really appreciate a surgery on that. So im for it...cause i need it." -Anonymous
"I don't think teenagers should get plastic surgery just because they want to."- Anonymous
"Who cares?! It's their lives and it's their bodies!"- Anonymous
"If their parents approve or let them, then they should be able to do whatever they want. It's their choice."- Anonymous
"If they are changing their appearance for themselves then I am for it, but if they are getting surgery just because somebody does not like their nose or
something then that is just stupid."- Anonymous
“ Plastic surgeries are pointless, unless you’ve been in an accident and are in need of face reconstruction then that’s understandable. Now if it’s
because you aren’t confident with what you have, then I’m sorry you have issues why? because everyone is beautiful in their own way without plastic
surgery. I do understand that many people want to achieve a certain look only because they want to fit into society, but that just means you need
someone to tell you what to do and that’s completely wrong. Everyone should appreciate what they have because there’s people out there with worse
problems” - Anonymous
Make it your life your life..
Millie Tuilefano| Senior| Staff Writer
I’ve realized my own successes will be based off of the
work I put into my own life. Things aren’t magically
created into some form of achievement for us to easily
attain. The type of work you want; the relationships you
need; the social, mental, and emotional well-being is
based on my choices. Opportunities, convenient as they
are to be placed in front of me so neatly, would be far too
easy. I pave my own path, grovel at no one’s feet but my
own, and rejoice at my own successes-not because they
were merely handed over, but earned. I want to walk to
my own cadence, my very own rhythmic flow through
life without being misled by envious jealousy over
someone else’s achievements stimulation that’ll leave
you happy and fulfilled; the money you require for the
lifestyle that is appropriate to you; and any requirement
that you may (or may not) have for achievement or
service to others. If you don’t aim for it all, you know
what you’ll get? NOTHING. What you make out of
your life is what you put in.
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Teen Runaway
Cindy Zuniga| Junior| Staff Writer
November is the National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM). Although many people may think that it's just teens that runaway, thats not always the case. Children, teens, adults, and even parents leave their home either because of the way they
are treated or just can't take it anymore. However, there is a higher percentage of teens that runaway than children and adults.
There are many ways to try to communicate with someone that wants to leave home:
- Hear what they have to say and respect them.
- Don't argue with them, that’s going to give them more of a reason to leave.
- Don't shut them out when they want to talk to you about a situation they are having, that will make them feel more lonely.
- Comfort them, tell that person that you love and care for them and that you don't want to see them leave.
If you are someone that thinks about running away and are not comfortable talking to family or friends about what’s going
on, call a runaway hotline or visit a website.
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Pillow Pets: Best friends for life
Isabelle Simmons| Sukii Basma|Senior| Staff Writers
Well, its that time of year again. Cuddle Season. The time where
all us single folks realize just how lonely and pathetic we actually
are. But have no fear, the pillow pet is here! Feeling lonely? Pillow
pet! Need a cuddle buddy? Pillow pet! Bestfriend? Pillow pet!
Ever feel misunderstood? Like you have nobody else in the world?
Well, the solution to all of that is the pillow pet. Pillow pets are
designed to be versatile. With its variety of different animals and
its soft material, you could never go wrong.
Pros:
1) It is literally your best friend FOREVER.
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2) Keeps you entertained.
3) You will never feel lonely.
4) Provides warmth in this cold, cold world.
5) Great listener.
Cons:
1) You will have officially hit rock bottom
with your life.
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Metalcore Music: Interview with student on Of Mice And Men
Kaitlyn Petersen| Senior| Staff Writer
Recently I started listening to a band called Of Mice and Men. They
aren’t new but they aren’t exactly
popular. The group is a metalcore band
that includes the members Austin
Carlile, Alan Ashby, Aaron Pauley,
Tino Arteaga, and Phil Manansala.
Justine Conry, a senior at Gunderson
is a big fan of OMAM so I asked her a
few questions.
A: I don’t have a life changing story like other fans but they (OMAM)
have influenced me by what they’ve done for
other people.
Q: How did you start listening to
OMAM?
A: I had asked a friend for some music
r e c o m m e n d at i o n s a n d h e h a d
recommended Of Mice and Men.
Q: Why would you recommend OMAM?
A: I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone
since not many people like hardcore/
metalcore music. But if you do the lyrics are
great and the music is catchy.
Q: Who is your favorite band member?
A: I love them all equally but Austin. He’s
very inspirational. He’s been through a lot of
tough times and he’s gotten through them
and he’s still positive about everything.
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Q: What do you like most about the
Q: Are there any stereotypes to this genre of
music?
music?
A: The lyrics but the music itself sounds
A: Fangirls are stereotyped that we’re crazy or we just
good. Most people don’t like screaming but it has a nice contrast with
like the bands because the singers are hot. The stereotypes can be true
clean vocals especially in the 1st and 2nd albums.
but it’s just a style of music we like that others don’t because they see it
as “devil worshippers”. The music doesn’t get enough appreciation
Q: Other fans have stories of how Austin Carlile (lead singer) has saved
because it’s not a well liked genre and there’s not a lot of respect with
their lives. Has he, or the band in general, saved your life?
the vocals because it’s actually really hard to do.
Worst Gifts Ever Received
Maritza Garcia| Andrea Garcia| Junior| Staff Writers
Aileen Nijmeh: "I asked my dad for a puppy,
and the day of my birthday I got a huge stuffed
animal puppy."
Ally Gamboa: "My mom said Happy Birthday then threw
some ChapStick at me."
Marvin Ramirez: "A football because I love
Soccer."
Taylor Celeste: " I got a candle."
Berenice Martinez: "My cousin gave me the ugliest
sweater I’ve ever seen."
Dominique Gonzalez: "When I was 5, I asked
for a regular baby doll and I got a doll that
cried, pooped, and peed."
Jasmine Negrete: "My best friend Hope gave
me a bottle of ketchup for my birthday."
Luis Barajas: "My girlfriend gave me a dead rat as a joke."
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Vanessa Barba: "They gave me a hairy scarf that looked
like an animal."
How To Tell If Someone Is Lying
Dana Lloyd| Freshman| Staff Writer
Are you afraid you are being lied to? Do you know in your heart someone is lying but
you want to be sure? Well, then today is your lucky day! There are many signs to tell if
someone is lying here are some signs.
-You may notice that the person’s demeanor or voice radically changes.
-They often will avoid saying “I” to detach themselves from the lie.
- You might notice they have an answer for everything.
- A person will fidget and fuss for no reason. Like for example some people will play
with their hair or crack their knuckles.
- A person proclaims his honesty repetitively for example they might say...“To be
honest” or “Honestly, ...” or “I swear”.
- A person will avoid eye contact.
- They answer too calmly as if their answer was practiced.
- In some cases, they can’t help but laugh or smirk. But that mostly applies to a joking
lie.
- And the obvious one is they change their story .
These are just a few of the signs to look for.
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Humiliating Stories
Jeniffer Uceda| Junior| Staff Writer
“When I was little my mom used to make my siblings and I take a bath together, and every time she
said the words “Alright we’re all clean!” I would run to heater vent and pee because it was reaaaally
warm! My siblings to this day still make fun of me about it.” -Anonymous
“I was well dressed; a new button up shirt, new and expensive jeans, and even a new belt that my dad
had brought from France. It was sunny day in my backyard and we had invited the whole family to
come and hang out! My mom was serving tacos that day; I was absolutely looking forward to it. I had
gone inside to get seconds on some juicy tacos! Once I came out I did not notice where I was
stepping, considering there were delicious tacos on my plate. All of the sudden I stumble on the steps
and absolutely eat it. I fly about two to four feet in the air and land on my tacos, you could probably
picture how gross my new button up shirt looked like. It was so embarrassing!” -Anonymous
“A normal day in photography class turned into a total disaster. Everyone was laughing at me, I sensed
it, but I had no idea why! I felt so stupid and disgusted of myself that I was about to burst into tears.
Then, I went to my next period and suddenly my friend that sat behind me noticed that a bird had
pooped on me!! That’s when everything started to make sense! At that moment I tried getting it off, it
worked, but the humiliation was enough for me to believe no one is truly your friend. WORST. DAY.
EVER.” -Anonymous
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Fabians’ Fun
Facts
Fabian Rosales| Senior| Staff
Writer
1. If you snore in your sleep, you do not
dream.
1. Chewing gum while peeling onions will
keep you from crying.
2. Most lipstick contains fish scales.
3. Turtles can breathe through their butts.
4. Donkeys kill more people annually than
plane crashes.
5. More monopoly money is printed in a
year than real money throughout the
world.
6. President William Howard Taft got stuck
in a bath tub; he weighed over 300 lb.
7. Barack Obama; first African-American to
become president.
8. Bamboo can grow up to 3 ft. in 24 hours.
9. Elephant teeth can weigh as much as 9
pounds.
10. Winston Churchill was born in a ladies
room.
Adrian Morales|Senior| Staff Writer
1. Are you a pickachu? Because
you are shockingly beautiful.
2. If I were a Nidoking, you
would be my Nidoqueen.
3. You’re more beautiful than a
Beautifly.
4. My Kadabra just used Future
Sight and it looks like we've
got a future together.
5. You're such a good catch, I
think I'll use my only MASTER
BALL on you.
6. Let's make like a Super Rod
and hook up.
7. If you were in a Pokemon
Contest, you'd win first place in
the Beauty/Cuteness category.
8. My love for you burns like a
Charizard's tail.
9. You put the "cool" in
Tentacool.
10. I think I'm going to need a
Burn Heal because you're hot.
99.7 Now Triple Ho
Show 3.0
Cynthia Torres| Senior| Staff Writer
99.7 is hosting their third annual Christmas concert. The artists
who will be present at this show is Carly Rae Jepsen, Cher
Lloyd, Austin Mahone, Conor Maynard, Psy, and Owl City. It’s
an event you wouldn’t want to miss out on. Buy your tickets
today before it’s too late!
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“Pitch Perfect” Movie Review
Psychological
Facts
Sydney Reed| Junior| Staff
Writer
1. When you wake up around 2-3am
without any reason, there’s an 80% chance
that someone is staring at you.
2. Listening to music helps keep your mind
active and your memories alive.
3. It takes the typical person 17 months &
26 days to get over and ‘Ex’.
4. Kissing reduces the appearance of your
acne.
5. Not getting enough sleep (8 hours each
day ) increases your desires for cheating,
lying, and stealing.
6. The most unhappiest people watch the
most TV.
7. Studies found that disturbing a person
while they’re sleeping can increase their
chances of permanently losing their mind.
Ray Sanchez| Senior| Staff Writer
If you are looking for a movie with good
music and dancing, well look no more
“Pitch Perfect” is the movie you need to
see. Pitch Perfect is a musical comedy
film d irected by Jason Moore.
Everything begins with The Bellas an all
girl acapella group from Baden College.
A new student named Beca starts her
studies at Baden College. Attending the
activities fair, Beca meets Aubrey and
Chloe of the Bellas, who are desperate
to recruit new members for the club.
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Beca declines their offer to join, saying
she can't sing. Later, Beca heads to the
showers and starts singing to herself. A
naked Chloe corners her and begs her
to audition for the Bellas. Well I
should stop there; its a pretty
interesting movie and fun to watch
with friends or family. If you want to
find out more about Beca, go watch
the movie.
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BEST ALBUMS OF 2012 (SO FAR)
Jeniffer Uceda| Junior| Staff Writer
- ‘STRANGE CLOUDS’ BY B.O.B.
1. 'Bombs Away' Feat. Morgan
Freeman
2. 'Ray Bands'
3. 'So Hard to Breathe'
4. 'Both of Us' Feat. Taylor Swift
5. 'Strange Clouds' Feat. Lil Wayne
6. 'So Good'
7. 'Play for Keeps'
8. 'Arena' Feat. Chris Brown and T.I.
9. 'Out of My Mind' Feat. Nicki
Minaj
10. 'Never Let You Go' Feat. Ryan
Tedder
11. 'Chandelier' Feat. Lauriana Mae
12. 'Circles'
13. 'Just a Sign' Feat. Playboy Tre
14. 'Castles' Feat. Trey Songz
15. 'Where Are You (B.o.B vs. Bobby
Ray)'
David Jimenez| Freshman|
Staff Writers
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-‘MDNA’ BY MADONNA
1. 'Girl Gone Wild'
2. 'Gang Bang'
3. 'I'm Addicted'
4. 'Turn Up the Radio'
5. 'Give Me All Your Luvin'' Ft. Nicki 6.
Minaj + M.I.A.
6. 'Some Girls'
7. 'Superstar'
8. 'I Don’t Give A' Ft. Nicki Minaj
9. 'I’m a Sinner'
10. 'Masterpiece'
11. 'Love Spent'
12. 'Beautiful Killer'
13. 'I F----d Up'
14. 'B-Day Song' Feat. M.I.A.
'Best Friend'
15. 'Give Me All Your Luvin''
Ft. LMFAO + Nicki Minaj
The Top 20
Songs
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1. Blow Me (One Last Kiss)- Pink
2. Everybody Talks- Neon Tree
3. Lights- Ellie Goulding
4. Some Nights- Fun
5. Wide Awake- Katy Perry
6. One More Night- Maroon 5
7. We Are Never Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift
8. Give Your Heart a Break- Demi Lovato
9. Payphone- Maroon 5
10. Good Time- Owl City & Carly Rae
Jepsen
11. Too Close- Alex Clare
12. Home-Phillip Phillips
13. Somebody That I Used to Know Ft.
Kimbra- Goyte
14. She’s So Mean- Matchbox Twenty
15. 50 Ways to Say Goodbye- Train
16. I Won’t Give Up- Jason Mraz
17.Call Me Maybe- Carly Rae Jepsen
18. The A Team- Ed Sheeran
19.What Makes You Beautiful- One
Direction
20.Want U Back- Cher Lloyd
How To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
Dana Lloyd| Freshman| Staff Writer
THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!!! Some people are anticipating the moment they get to kick some zombie butt, while others
think this scenario will never happen. Well, they are wrong. This could happen and here are some tips you can use to increase your
chances on surviving. Whether you believe a zombie apocalypse could happen or not, I still recommend reading this. If it does
happen, and you don’t know what to do, well good luck!
You should make a light weight “Zombie-Apocalypse-Kit” before it hits.
This kit should include:
- Medical kit.
- Water purifier.
- Something blunt. ( Crowbar, bat, etc.)
- Rope.
- Solar powered flash light.
- Helmet. (this is not required but it
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•Get in shape. It is highly recommended, that way you can out run the human flesh cravers.
•Make sure you have a coat, long sleeved shirt, and pants, (not shorts). If they chomp your arms and legs, you have less of a
chance of becoming the undead.
•Don’t over pack. If you over pack, you will most likely get eaten. Try running from a zombie population with 10 pounds of
equipment.
•Don’t fall asleep. You need to stay awake; unless you’re in a group, and someone is on watch.
•If someone in your group has been bitten, don’t take any chances.
•I recommend watching ‘’Zombie Land.’’ They have some good tips.
•Last but not least, have fun. Don’t forget the “double tap” rule.
Don’t take any chances. Those of you that believe the zombie apocalypse is just a lame attempt to scare us, you are the ones who
will get eaten first.
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Upcoming Movies
Hayley Graham| Senior| Staff Writer
Life of Pi (Nov.21)- Director Ang Lee
(Brokeback Mountain, Crouching Tiger,
Hidden Dragon) creates an all-audience film
about a young man on a fateful voyage who,
after a spectacular disaster in the middle of the
ocean, is hurtled into an epic journey of
adventure and discovery. He becomes
marooned on a lifeboat he must share with the
ship’s only other survivor, a fearsome Bengal
tiger with whom he makes an amazing and
unexpected connection.
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Element of the Eyes
Myrah Nadine| Freshman| Staff Writer
Chapter 2:- Getting to know Amber.
Kimmy’s POV
“Hi!” I say cheerfully as I place my carry-on bag on the ground.
“Hi, I’m Amber! Do you want to help me dye my hair red?” said the girl
with red eyes.
“Sure?” But it came out more like a question.
“Hey Amber, don’t you think you should let the girl take a break since
you know...she's been traveling.....” said the girl with green eyes. “By the
way, I’m Roxianne, but you can call me Roxy,” she said smiling.
“Fine, but when she wakes up she is going to help me dye my hair,”
Amber said, pouting her bottom lip stick out. I just couldn’t help but
smile at her childish personality.
“Sure, cupcake” Roxy said while smiling.
I looked at them and I could already tell we are going to be best friends.
The ground beneath my feet was rocky and muddy... Sweet!
“Which bed is mine?” I asked
“The bottom bunk,” said Roxy without looking up.
“Thanks!” I went to my suitcase that just arrived and took out my
pajamas. I went to the bathroom and changed. I came out and saw the
time on a rocky clock but there were flames coming out of slits of every
number on the clock showing the time.... it was 11:11. Make a wish, I
thought. The lights were out and Amber and Roxy were already asleep.
I hadn’t realized that I was also very tired. As soon as I hit the bed, I fall
asleep.
~~~xxxx~~~
“K-K-Kimmy, wake up,” I hear Amber say softly like she was scared.....I
opened my eyes to see Amber standing there with a black V-neck shirt
“AM or PM?”
“PM.”
“What!?” I said as I looked at the clock the fire still glowing she was
right. “But I went to sleep at 11 last night...”
“I know, but you were tired...”
“Oh”.
“Do you want to take a day of? You can skip school with me!”
“Didn’t I just miss school?”
“You didn’t exactly miss it. There’s still night school.” Amber smiled.
“Oh, okay...”
“So... do you want to help me dye my hair?”
“Sure.” Just then Amber’s phone rang.
“Yello.”
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The Hobbit: The unexpected Journey (Dec. 14)This prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy
follows Bilbo Baggins, an upstanding member of
the "little people,” on the hazardous journey with
Gandalf the Grey. Together with 13 fortuneseeking dwarves, Bilbo Baggins will be swept out
his door and into a dangerous but grand
adventure through the Lonely Mountains, where
he must contend against all manner of enemies,
from dragons, to giant spiders, hostile elves,
ravenous wolves, and – perhaps the most perilous
of all – a subterranean creature named Gollum
from whom Bilbo wins a magical ring (the ring
that rules them all) in a riddling contest!
and red skinny jeans.
“Yeah, buddy?” I say as I closed my eyes my voice so sleepy-sounding,
it’s like I am sleep talking..
“It’s 3 o’ clock. Wake up,” she said.
“Hey Amber, listen... I’m sorry, I cant come home right now. Kameron
said that rock tennis is going to be till supper,” Roxy said at the other
end.
“Its fine, don’t worry!”
“Are you sure?” asked Roxy.
“Yup! Bye, Roxy!” said Amber, hanging up.
“Kimmy, I guess you and I are going to be bonding.”
~~~one hour later~~~
Kimmy’s POV
“Hey, Kim! I think my hair is done!” yelled Amber from the bathroom.
“Coming!” I said as I laid down my Shakespeare book and walked to the
bathroom to see Amber talking the foil out of her hair.
“So Amber, tell me about yourself,” I said, curious to learn about my new
friend.
“Well, I’m a fire haze, I like tigers, my favorite color is red, and had a bad
past.”
“...Can you tell me about your past?” I asked,
“When I was 16 I was almost killed. There was a mizter... just like you.
He was my best friend but one day he just turned evil. He wanted me to
be with him, but I really didn’t want to. He tried drowning me. If Nate
hadn’t walked by the river and pushed out of the way, I would’ve died.
The mizter’s name was Jason,” Amber said, tears in her eyes.
My heart was beating fast with every word she said. Shivers went down
my spine. I said a weak, “Oh.” Just then we both looked up to see a boy
with black hair and purple eyes at the door.
“Nate...” whispered Amber.
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2012-2013 NBA
Championship Odds
Jose Silva| Senior| Staff Writer
2012-2013 Top 20 NBA
Players
There is only a couple of teams that are really expected to win the
title, but everyone still has a chance to do it.Every NBA player
dreams about winning it.
The NBA has a vastly large amount of players that are good. Some are better
than others, and then there are the ones that are the best.
Charlotte Bobcats= 200-1
Detroit Pistons= 190-1
Sacramento Kings= 180-1
Orlando Magic= 180-1
Cleveland Cavaliers= 170-1
Toronto Raptors= 150-1
New Orleans Hornets= 150-1
Houston Rockets= 120-1
Milwaukee Bucks= 110-1
Portland Trailblazers= 100-1
Utah Jazz= 100-1
Golden State Warriors= 90-1
Washington Wizards= 90-1
Phoenix Suns= 80-1
Minnesota Timberwolves= 75-1
Atlanta Hawks= 75-1
New York Knicks= 60-1
Philadelphia 76ers= 50-1
Dallas Mavericks= 40-1
Memphis Grizzlies= 30-1
Denver Nuggets= 30-1
Indiana Pacers= 25-1
Brooklyn Nets= 20-1
Los Angeles Clippers= 20-1
Boston Celtics= 18-1
Chicago Bulls= 15-1
San Antonio Spurs= 12-1
Los Angeles Lakers= 4-1
Oklahoma City Thunder= 3-1
Miami Heat= 2-1
Jose Silva| Senior| Staff Writer
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20. Kyrie Irving PG
19. Steve Nash PG
18. Chris Bosh PF
17. James Harden SG
16. Josh Smith SF/PF
15. Pau Gasol PF/C
14. Blake Griffin PF
13. Tony Parker PG
12. LaMarcus Aldridge PF
11. Carmelo Anthony SF
10. Deron Williams PG
9. Andrew Bynum C
8. Rajon Rondo PG
7. Russell Westbrook PG
6. Dwayne Wade SG
5. Kobe Bryant SG
4. Dwight Howard C
3. Chris Paul PG
2. Kevin Durant SF
1. Lebron James SF/PF
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World Champs! 2012 World Series
Win Goes to the San Francisco Giants
Hayley Graham| Senior| Staff Writer
The San Francisco Giants played a great season. They swept the Detroit Tigers in 4 games out of
the 7. Game 1, the Giants won 8-3. In game 2 and 3, The Giants won 2-NOTHING! In the final
game, the Giants won 4-3 in a close game. Cain pitched a great game. It wasn’t a no-hitter, but he
played hard. With Romo closing out the game with 3 strikeouts, The Giants won the World
Series. Pablo Sandoval won MVP and was presented with a corvette! The parade was on October
31, Halloween. Orange and Black colors couldn’t be a better color combo for halloween. Im so
excited for the next season.....is Melky coming back? Will Wilson be ready to pitch again? Im
already excited for the next round of baseball 2013. I bleed Orange and Black until I die! Lets
hope for the best for the 2013 season! P.S, The Dodgers are going down! BEAT LA!
Grizzly P.R.I.D.E.
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Girls Volleyball Interview
David Awolowo| Junior| Staff Writer
Today we asked Varsity Libero Ashley Jimenez (Top) and Junior Varsity Outside Hitter Sham Abrha (bottom) a few personal questions about what
volleyball means to them.
Ashley Jimenez
Q: How long have you been playing
volleyball?
A: “Since my freshmen year”
Q: What is your favorite part of Volleyball?
A: “ Probably spending time with the team and playing of course”
Q: What’s on your mindset before a big game?
A: “I reenact what I’m supposed to do in the game and I try to stay focus”
Q: What do you do as a teammate to challenge or encourage your teammate.
A: I leave everything o the court, I try to work as hard as I can in order to encourage them”
Q: What is your personal Goal for this year?
A: “Helping my teammates out and playing hard and ending the season well”
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Sham Abrha
Q: How long have you been playing volleyball?
A: “I`v started playing volleyball this year”
Q: What is your favorite part of Volleyball?
A: “The competition, just being able to play against other teams”
Q: What’s on your mindset before a big game?
A: “How hard I’m going to play”
Q: What do you do as a teammate to challenge or encourage your teammate.
A: “I support them and even if they make a mistakes, I tell them to shake it off and try
again”
Q: What is your personal Goal for next year?
A: “To be a better volleyball player and be aggressive”
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World Soccer News
Marvin Ramirez| Junior| Staff Writer
Real Madrid star Kaka, has been called up to Brazil’s national team once again. Kaka’s form in the Spanish
club has improved a lot after recovering from a leg injury. Head coach Mano Menezes, is hoping that the
Real Madrid star can help Neymar take Brazil to a successful World Cup which is coming up in two years.
Neymar is expected to take Santos to glory but he can’t handle the pressure of having Brazil on his shoulders
as well. This is why Mano Menezes called up Kaka to support Neymar on this road to the World Cup. Many
fans are hoping that Kaka will rise up and lead Brazil to it’s 6th World Cup.
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USA will host the Copa America on 2016. The tournament will include 10 South American teams, plus the
USA and Mexico and four other teams from the CONCACAF. The announcement was made on Wednesday
by CONMEBOL. This would be a “special” Copa America for the reason that it would celebrate the 100th
anniversary of CONMEBOL. Although it’s a little far away, it would be a tournament worth watching.
Grizzly P.R.I.D.E.
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2012 Presidential Election Overview
Arlyn Mora| Senior| Editor in Chief
For all of you students who are into politics must have enjoyed the presidential debates that included the economy and jobs, the national deficit, social
policy, immigration, and foreign police but the long awaited campaign came to an end. On November 6, 2012 Barack Obama was re-elected to another
four year term as the 44th president of the United States after winning more than the 270 electoral votes needed for re-election. Barack Obama defeated
his opponent Mitt Romney. The victory brought the Democrats happiness while the Republican party was disappointed with the results. Once Barack
Obama was announced the winner Mitt Romney gave his concession speech in Boston soon after his speech President Barack Obama gave his victory
speech to supporters in his hometown Chicago alongside First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughter, Sasha and Malia.
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Celebrating Day of the Dead
Alejandra Fraume| Freshman| Staff Writer
Contrary to what the name suggests, Day of the Dead is a positive and joyful event. It occurs right after
Halloween; while the spooky atmosphere of Halloween transitions to the party-like atmosphere of the Day of the
Dead, they serve completely different purposes. Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is aimed toward thinking
of our dead in a positive and healthy way. It started off 4000 years ago in Mexico, yet time has not managed to
eradicate the traditions followed during Día de los Muertos. It is celebrated by countless people throughout the
globe, religious or not, who want to honor their dead. You can also join the festivities or take a tip from those
who celebrate this holiday annually!
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Tip #1: Visit the grave of a deceased loved one. In Mexico, cemeteries have huge parties during Day of the Dead.
While you don’t have to bring a whole marching band along, it would be nice to simply say hi to your deceased
and feel closer to them for a little while.
Tip #2: Build a small altar. An altar could be a shelf in your nightstand dedicated to your loved one. It could be a
scrapbook full of pictures or a notebook full of memories you shared with your dead. Be creative, decorative, and
colorful!
Tip #3: Cook your loved one’s favorite food for dinner one night. This is a great way to show you have that special
person on your mind.
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Tip #4: Wear a marigold in your hair. Marigolds are an important symbol during Día de Los Muertos, and are
referred to as “flowers of the dead”.
Tip #5: Remember. The purpose of celebrating Day of the Dead is to fondly remember the person who has
passed. The best way to honor your dead is to treasure the times you shared together.
Fun Fact: Did you know the Aztec’s believed you cried at the loss of a loved one, the deceased’s spirit would slip
and fall on your tears?
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