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Opinions
November 9, 2007
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What SENIORS Think
...About
Presidential
Candidates
Ron Paul
“I appreciate Ron Paul’s position on the
appropriate size of government. He
feels that the government is unable to
efficiently solve our country’s problems.
Paul believes that citizens, through the
use of private organizations, will donate
time, money, and resources to resolving
the challenges that communities and
states face. I am pleased to support a
candidate who has a desire to uphold and
protect the constitution in everything
that he does. That, I think, is the role of a
President.” – Brian Daily, Senior
Barack Obama
“Barack Obama is an extremely powerful
speaker. His words empowered me to
fight for my rights as an American. Yes,
he is an African American and so am I,
but it is not us sharing a color that makes
him so great; it’s that we share beliefs and
ideas. Obama has the potential to make
this country great!” –Genevae Dixon, Senior
“I don’t like Obama because he is the
Barack Obama, Democrat
classic democrat and favors the expansion
of government into sectors that it would not normally venture
into, and by doing so I think he’ll put us in a difficult position.”
-Chris Meyer, Senior
Ron Paul, Republican
“Unfortunately people don’t see the logic of Ron Paul”
–Ninos Malek, Economics Teacher
Rudi Guiliani
“Barack Obama is the spark this country needs to
light the fire of patriotism under American’s hearts.”
–David Creel, Senior
On Obama- “The best statesmen since Bill Clinton. Anyone
with an IQ over that of a fermenting pea would be an
improvement.”
–Kenneth Shamanski, Chemistry Teacher
Al Gore
“Did you know
that he was the
mayor of New
York?”
-Ryan Eshoff, Senior
Rudi Guiliani, Republican
Al Gore, Democrat (Not Running)
“Al Gore is the blooming flower in the midst of a
charred wasteland.”
–Boris Taratutin, Senior
They Are Here To Stay!
By Steven Lam
Staff Writer
They have taken over our garages, our streets, our parking spots, and most
importantly they are beneficial to the air we breathe. They perform quieter, more
efficiently, and have taken different forms. With San Francisco and Los Angeles being the
largest market consumer in the United States (www.hybridcars.com), hybrid vehicles are
becoming more popular and more courteous to Mother Earth. With nearly 300,000 global
registrations of hybrid vehicles, mostly in the United States, hybrid vehicles are here to
stay.
But, what does hybrid mean? A hybrid car is a gas powered vehicle with an additional
power source, a battery. Luckily for us, unlike our cell phone or iPod, we don’t have to
plug in the car; rather the battery is recharged through the engine which regenerates power.
The most well-known and biggest benefit of a hybrid vehicle is the saving of money by the
miles per gallon. Most hybrid sedans average about 45 mpg like the Prius or Civic. SUVs,
like the Toyota Highlander, Ford Escort, or Lexus RX, can get you approximately 26 miles
to the gallon.
For those who commute, another benefit is that California and other states are
The Prius is one of several popular Hybrids that are definately not going anywhere.
praising those who buy energy-saving vehicles that have a fuel economy of 45 mpg or
greater by giving them the “Access Ok” permit to ride in the HOV lanes, or carpool, even if you are
the only one in the car. However, there are only 75,000 permits allowed to be distributed in California, so hurry up and buy your hybrid!
Some who may want a more luxurious ride or have a bigger pocket book, yet they want to help Mother Earth, there is another option. Lexus’s RX, LS, and GS models
have similar hybrid technology as Toyota, but only get in between 22 to 26 miles to the gallon. Whatever your hybrid choice, the choice is a good one, not only for saving
money, time, and oxygen in the air, but also for helping to preserve our earth for future generations.
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David Crowder Band Offers Remedy
Opinion
Restaurant Review: Sino
Assistant News Editor
Junior Opinions Editor
THE WARRIOR www.valleychristian.net
By Kaitlyn Baker
This fall, the David
Crowder Band released their
newest album, Remedy, a
compilation of simple yet
inspiring songs that compel
listeners to embrace God
as the healer and remedy of
life’s pains.
The David Crowder
Band was formed in 1995
when David Crowder and
a fellow student at Baylor
University in Texas started
a church called University
Baptist Church. Crowder
was shocked when he
realized that almost half of
Baylor’s students did not
attend church, even though they attended a Christian university. David Crowder led
worship at University Baptist Church, and when he began incorporating his own
songs into the worship time, the David Crowder Band began to form.
Since then, the David Crowder Band has become one of the most popular
Christian bands in the country. Their previous album, A Collision, released in 2005,
boosted the band to the number two spot on the iTunes Music Store. The David
Crowder Band is a unique mix of worship, folk, electronic rock, and alternative,
using instruments such as an electric violin and a modified Guitar Hero controller.
Their newest release, Remedy, is a must-have for any David Crowder fan. The songs
are simpler than A Collision, but they bring a different element of worship. The basic
concepts and use of repetition in the lyrics set the tone for listeners to contemplate
their own hearts and draw their own conclusions.
With the heartbreak, confusion, and pain that arise from living in a fallen
world, everybody looks for a remedy. Fortunately, as believers, we have the God of
the universe to turn to when we need help and comfort. No matter what challenges
we face, God is always willing to step down and wrap His arms around us as we
surrender to Him. The songs “Can You Feel It?”, “…neverending…”, “Never Let
Go”, and “Remedy” all emphasize how God is always with us and brings relief
in times of distress. The beautiful, emotionally charged vocals of David Crowder
blended with the band’s unique electric sounds make Remedy a great CD to listen to
from start to finish.
The first song on the CD ends with the phrase, “Oh, everything will change/
Things will never be the same/We will never be the same”, and the last song ends
with “The whole world’s about to change.” David Crowder obviously has a vision
for the world – for people to turn to the one great love, Jesus Christ, instead of
futilely seeking for remedy in other sources. If you love great worship, unique music,
and passionate lyrics, be sure to add Remedy to your CD collection.
November 9, 2007
By Liz Flemming
One glance at the posh interior of sweet or savory, and are usually served in
Sino and there can be no doubt as to the a small steamer basket or on a small plate.
quality of the restaurant. From its elaborate The benefit of such dining is that you can
decor to its modern
sample lots of
lounge,
featuring
different dishes
a bar that stretches
without ordering
the entire length of
too
much.
the room and bright
Highlights
red furniture, Sino is
from the dim
every ounce of stylish
sum
menu
and trendy. Their food
include
the
reflects their class in a
barbeque pork
fusion-inspired menu
buns,
spring
consisting of updated
rolls, vegetable
versions of traditional
dumplings,
Alyssa Berdin and Liz Fleming enjoy dining at Sino.
Chinese cuisine as
and the curry
well as other modern
chicken puffs.
selections from around the world.
All the selections on the menu reflect hours
S i n o ’ s
of time and effort, so
dining
experience
don’t be afraid to try
is truly unique from
something new!
other restaurants in
Sino
is
a
beautiful
Santana
moderately expensive
Row. It offers the
restaurant,
with
traditional lunch and
dinner prices ranging
dinner menu, served
between $12 and $38.
family style, which
The dim sum menu,
consists of appetizers,
however, is relatively
salads and soups,
inexpensive and is a
entrées, and desserts.
great alternative for
Sino’s seafood is
anyone looking for a
exceptional, and you
light meal during the
can’t go wrong with the lobster Adam Hill enjoys his sushi. day. Dim sum is served between
potstickers or crispy prawn
11 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily and
toasts. Their entrée menu is extensive, prices range from $3 to $6 per dish.
featuring numerous savory dishes. Head chef Chris Yeo does an excellent job
creating unique combinations of flavors,
evident in dishes such as orange honey
roasted walnut prawns and sizzling ginger
beef filet mignon. As for side dishes, the
emperor’s chow mein and the fried rice are
excellent additions to any meal.
What truly sets this restaurant
apart, however, is its dim sum cuisine.
Dim sum is a traditional Chinese meal
Sino is located in beautiful Santana Row
that involves many light dishes served
alongside tea. These dishes can be either