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The
Rampage
Montwood High School
Devin Lozano
Staff Writer
12000 Montwood EP, TX 79936
www.hsj.org
Volume 6, Issue 2
Presidential Primaries
November 2011
for United States President (1988)
Representative for the United States
House of Representatives, District 22
In December 2012, Barack
(1976-1977) (1979-1985) Candidate
Obama’s term will end. As for now
for the United States Senate (1984)
the Republican Party is searching
Candidate for the United States
for a candidate. Poeople are still
House of Representatives (1974)
waiting for democratic opposition
Rick Perry from Paint Creek,
for Barack Obama but that is highly
Texas attended Texas A&M Univerunlikely. As of November 28, 2011
sity. His political experiences include
Herman Cain is in the lead. The
Governor for the State of Texas
Republican candidates are as follow:
(2000-present) Lieutenant Governor
Michele Bachmann from Stillwater, From left to right: Jon Huntsman, Herman Cain, Rep. Michele Bachmann, for the State of Texas (1999-2000)
Minnesota attended Oral Roberts
Commissioner of Agriculture for the
Mitt Romney, Gov. Rick Perry, Rep. Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich, and Rick
University, College of William and
State of Texas (1990-1998) RepresenSantorum Photo Courtesy of CNN
Mary, and Winona State University.
tative for the Texas State House of
2009) United States Ambassador to Singapore
Her political experiences include a
Representatives, District 64 (1985(President
George
H.
W.
Bush)
United
States
representative of the House of Representatives
1990)
Trade Representative (President George H. W.
(2007 to present) and an Attorney of the Federal
Charles E. ‘Buddy’ Romero, III from Baton
Bush)
Deputy
Assistant
Secretary
of
Commerce
Tax Litigation.
Rouge, Louisiana attended Harvard Business
for Trade Development for Asia (President George School and Harvard College. His political experi
Herman Cain from Atlanta, Georgia attended Purdue University and Morehouse College. H. W. Bush) Deputy Assistant Secretary for East
ences include Governor for the State of Louisiana
Asian and Pacific Affairs (President George H. W. (1988-1992) Representative for the United States
His political experience include candidate for the
Bush)
United States Senate (2004)
House of Representatives (1980-1988)
Gary
E.
Johnson
from
Minot,
North
Newton L. ‘Newt’ Gingrich from Har
Willard M. ‘Mitt’ Romney from Belmont,
Dakota attended University of New Mexico. His
risburg, Pennsylvania attended Tulane University
Massachusetts attended Harvard Law School, Harpolitical experiences include Governor of New
and Emory University. His political experiences
vard Business School, and Brigham Young UniverMexico (1994-2002) Candidate for United States
include representative of the United States House
sity. His Political experiences include Candidate
President
(2000)
of Representative (1979-1999) Speaker for the
for the United States President (2008) Governor
Barack H. Obama, Jr. from Chicago, IlliUnited States House of Representatives (1995for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2002nois
attended
Harvard
Law
School
and
Columbia
1998) Chair for the Republican National Conven2006) Candidate for the United States Senate
University. His political experiences include Sena- (1994)
tion (1996) A Republican Whip for the United
tor for the state of Illinois (1996-2004) Keynote
States House of Representatives (1989-1994)
Richard J. ‘Rick’ Santorum from Mount
Speaker
at
the
Democratic
National
Convention
Candidate for the United States House of RepreLebanon, Pennsylvania attended Dickinson
(2004) United States Senator (2005-2008) Presisentatives, District 6 (1974 and 1976) Southeast
School of Law, University of Pittsburgh, and Penndent
for
the
United
States
of
America
(2009
–
Coordinator for the Nelson Rockefeller’s Presidensylvania State University. His political experiences
present)
tial Campaign (1968) Congressional Campaign
include Senator for the United States (1994-2006)
Ronald
E.
‘Ron’
Paul
from
Lake
Jackson,
Manager (1964)
Candidate for the United States Senate (2006)
Texas attended Duke University School of Medi
Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. from Palo Alto,
Representative for the United States House of Repcine
and
Gettysburg
College.
His
political
experiCalifornia attended University of Pennsylvania
resentatives (1990-1994) Campaign Volunteer for
ences include Representative for the United States Senator John Heinz. Republican Deputy Whip.
and University of Utah. His political experiences
House of Representatives (1996-present) Candiinclude United States Ambassador to Chine
(2009-2011) Governor for the state of Utah (2005- date for United States President (2008) Candidate
Steve Jobs Remembered
Staff Writer
Steve Jobs was born February 24, 1955,
to Joanne Simpson and Abdulfattah “John”
Jandali, two graduate students who gave him
up, unnamed, for adoption. As an infant he was
adopted by Clara and Paul Jobs, and named
Stephen Paul Jobs. As a boy, Jobs and his father
would work on electronics in the family garage.
Paul would show his son how to take apart and
reconstruct electronics, a hobby which instilled
confidence, diligence, and mechanical ability in
young Jobs.
While he was an intelligent thinker, his
youth was filled with frustrations over formal
schooling. In elementary school, he tested so
well, that administrators wanted to skip him
to high school, but his parents declined. Jobs
spent his spare time at Hewlett-Packard, where
he befriended a brilliant computer engineer,
Steve Wozniak. After high school, Jobs enrolled
at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. Lacking
direction, he dropped out of college after six
months and spent the next 18 months dropping
in on “creative” classes.
In 1976, when Steve Jobs was just 21,
he and Wozniak started Apple Computers. Jobs
and Wozniak are credited with revolutionizing
the computer industry by improving technology by making the machines smaller, cheaper,
intuitive, and accessible to everyday consumers.
Among these machines were the iPod, iPhone,
iPad, iMac, etc.
In 2003, Jobs discovered he had a neuroendocrine tumor, a rare but operable form
of pancreatic cancer. Instead of immediately
opting for surgery, Jobs chose to alter his pescovegetarian diet while weighing Eastern treatment options. For nine months Jobs postponed
surgery, making Apple’s board of directors
nervous. Executives feared that shareholders
would pull their stocks if word got out that their
CEO was ill. But in the end, Job’s confidentiality
took precedence over shareholder disclosure. In
2004, he had a successful surgery to remove the
pancreatic tumor.
Early in 2009, reports circulated about
Jobs’ weight loss, some predicting his health
issues had returned, which included a liver
transplant. Jobs had responded to these concerns by stating he was dealing with a hormone
imbalance. After nearly a year out of the spotlight, Steve Jobs delivered a keynote address at
an invite-only Apple event September 9, 2009.
With respect to his personal life, Steve
Jobs remained a private man who rarely disclosed information about his family. What is
known is Jobs fathered
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a daughter with girlNEWS
friend Chrisann BrenSPORTS
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El Pasoans Protest Corporate Greed
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Devin Lozano
Staff Writer
A movement starts with an idea “and an
idea is bulletproof.” That is a quote from the film
V for Vendetta, film that was based off of Guy
Fawkes who tried to destroy the government in
order to rebuild it. Modern day revolutionaries
have adopted the Guy Fawkes mask, featured in
the film, as a symbol for any politically charged
movement. Occupy El Paso was no exception.
This movement all started in New York
with Occupy Wall Street in Zuccotti Park. The
99%, everyone who falls below the top earning
elite, decided to stand together to regain control
of their government. The reasons behind this
movement are corporations being too powerful,
to get less tax for the common people, stop war,
make college more affordable and to increase
minimum wage. The people behind Occupy
America, the protests going on around the nation, call themselves the 99%. Anyone who falls
below the top earning 1% are part of this. They
want people to band together and fight this
greed.
“Corporations should not be involved
as much as they are in today’s politics,” said
one of the many El Pasoans camped out in San
Jancinto Plaza. This is their second week of
protest. Everyone supported each other. They
all had a strong sense of community. They all
wanted to change the corporate involvement in
politics. They also wanted to show people the
breaks these corporations get. This was shown
around the plaza on signs. One that laid out side
of a tent that stated “Bank Of America made
4.4 billion in 2009; Received $1.9 billion in tax
ter. It was a lunch style table with crockpots,
refunds; Received $1 trillion in bailout and paid spoons, napkins and a tub of water. His reason
no Federal Income Tax.” Other spray-painted
for being there was to protest the corporate
cardboard laid outside of tents with sayings like greed but mainly to support the others there.
“Where is Robin Hood when we need him?”
He wants to bring awareness to the problem
and “Heal America tax Wall Street.” These signs which is the main goal of most protesters. Dylreflected the thoughts the protesters had about
lan, who just returned from service in the Navy,
Big Banks.
was there to support his fellow El Pasoans. He
Lina Murillo, a mother of two, was there wanted to be there for his friends that could not.
to “Protest and stand up because the Govern
This is a movement with the common
ment has sold out to large corporations.” She
man standing up to fight what is wrong. These
was there with her two kids and husband. They
people are standing up for an injustice and
all camped out together near the sidewalk
they need support. El Paso should stand up as a
facing the Bank of America. Mrs. Murillo was
community and support them.
very well spoken
and not the typical
image you conjure
up when you think
of someone who
wants to “stick it
to the man.” She
could be your aunt,
teacher, next-doorneighbor or any
other person you
run into everyday.
This showed the
diversity of the
people that camped
out. I also spoke
to Nick who was
cooking food for
the people there.
He even offered me
food when I apEverybody’s picking on the 1% Photo by Devin Lozano
proached his coun-
Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream
Jazmine Thornton & Emily Baquera
Staff Writers
Join the celebration as sixty-five of
Disney’s unforgettable characters, from eighteen
beloved stories come to life in Disney on Ice as
they celebrate 100 Years of Magic! You’ll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the
irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck,
Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio, and all your favorite Disney Princesses. You’ll be blown away by
exciting moments from The Lion King, Mulan,
Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, The Incredibles,
and the one and only, Toy Story, in a skating
sensation filled with magical Disney moments
you’ll never forget. Included in this breathtaking
show are Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey,
Treasure Trove, Dare to Dream, and Toy Story 3.
Make “imagination your destination”!
In Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey,
join the two tour guides on a thrilling journey
into the magical worlds of Disney’s The Little
Mermaid, The Lion King, Lilo & Stitch, Peter
Pan, and 101 Dalmatians. Discover endless
riches when Disney on Ice presents Treasure
Trove. Disney sets the gold with this new skating spectacular. Get tangled up in Disney’s 50th
animated feature with Rapunzel and Flynn,
your favorite Disney princesses, the amazing
Peter Pan, the sassy Tinker Bell, Captain Hook
and his pirate pals the courageous Simba, Nala,
Pumbaa, Timon, Alice, and the Madhatter as
they embark on journeys of a lifetime.
Dare to Dream is the newest thrilling
show to hit the ice. Disney’s hilarious escapade, Tangled, starring her unlikely companion
the
Rapunzel, Flynn, and Maximus, Princess and
the Frog, starring Princess Tiana and Prince
Naveen, Cinderella, and all your other favorite
princesses, brings fantasy dreams to a reality.
Have you heard the buzz? The toys are
back in town! Disney on Ice presents Disney/
Pixar’s Toy Story 3. Memorable moments from
Toy Story and Toy Story 2 are also hitting the
ice in this sensational production. Starring Buzz
Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the Toy Story
gang, follow them as they escape from the tots
of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home. A
few new faces join the gang, including Barbie’s
groovy bachelor Ken, and Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear.
Rediscover the humor, friendship, and charm
when Disney on Ice presents Toy Story 3.
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Stephanie Ryan, Beto Tejada, Jazmine Thornton, Valerie Villarreal, Javier Gonzalez, Valerie Soto, Luis Linan, Christina Carrera, Renee Brewer,
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Rangers and Cardinals inWorld Series
Staff Writer
When the calendar turns to October and
the temperature starts to cool, there is one thing
everyone knows for sure, it is time for the MLB
postseason and the World Series. After a marathon162 game regular season, capped by awe
inducing collapses of the Boston Red Sox and
Atlanta Braves, eight teams were left to battle it
out to be crowned World Series Champions. It
has been a wild playoffs with both leagues best
teams the New York Yankees and Philadelphia
Phillies losing in five games in the Division
Series, then each leagues second best team,
Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers, losing
in the Championship Series. This left the Texas
Rangers out of the American League and the
St. Louis Cardinals of the National League to
play in 105th edition of the Fall Classic. Texas is
making a return to trip to the World Series after
losing to the San Fransico Giants last season and
is in their second World Series in their 51 year
history. St. Louis, one of the premier franchises
in baseball, is making their 18th World Series
Appearance and is trying to win the title for
their 11th time in franchise history.
The 2011 World Series lived up the title
“Fall Classic” with every game being exciting
and showcasing the many strategies of baseball. Games 1 and 2 were throw down, grind
out games of baseball with each game being
decided by only one run. The offensive explosion of game 3 was a wonder to watch as the
Cardinal went off for 16 runs and Albert Puljos
hit 3 home runs in a beat down of the Rangers.
The Rangers came right back though in Game 4
as starting pitcher Derek Holland was lights out
pitching 8 1/3 innings of 2 hit baseball and completely stifled the Cardinals offense. In Game 5
clutch hitting from Rangers catcher Mike Napoli
gave the Rangers the win and left them one
game from the title. If the series was not good
already Game 6 made this one to remember. The
Cardinals were down 2 runs and down to their
last strike in the bottom of the 9th but tied it up
and sent the game into extras. In the top of the
10th the Rangers Josh Hamilton hit a two run
home run to put the Ranges back up. The Cardinals were again down to their last strike but
once again scrapped out two runs to go to the
11th inning. In the bottom the 11th Cardinal
David Freese hit a walk out solo homer to force
the decisive Game 7.
In Game 7 Texas jumped out to a quick
2-0 lead but were shut down the rest of the
game, and were their own worst enemies when
they walked and hit by pitched 2 runs in the
bottom of the 5th to put the Cardinals up by 5
and almost out reach. The Cardinals bullpen
shut down the Rangers offense the rest of the
way and the Cardinals won their 11th World
Series title.
The Cardinals who were 10 ½ games out
of the playoffs with a month to play and who
were only dreaming of the post season fought
their way back into contention and only made
the playoffs on the last day of the regular season
made the improbable run and are now crowned
champions of baseball.
Indy Racer, Dan Wheldon Dead
Staff Writer
Dan Wheldon, Indy racer, died Sunday October 16, 2011 in a fatal car crash at Las
Vegas Indy 300. Wheldon won the Indy 500 this
May and back in 2005, the same year Danica
Patrick was a rookie. Wheldon was 33 years
old with a wife and two kids. The pileup occurred in the 11th lap on turn two involving 15
racers. Wheldon tried maneuvering to the left
to avoid the pile up but instead hit the back of
another racecar, catapulting him into the air at
speeds of excess of 200 miles per hour. Wheldon was rushed to the hospital in a helicopter
but died due to “unsurvivable” head injuries.
After the pile up, 19 of Wheldons fellow drivers performed five laps in his honor. “Daniel
was born to be a racer and yesterday he left us
doing what he loved, he was true gentleman and
champion on and off the track.” Clive Wheldon,
Dan Wheldons father, said after the loss of his
son. Dan began racing at the age of four with
go karts and showed promise and a love for
the sport. Wheldon moved to the United States
in 1999 to get his first sponser and eventually
got his first IndyCar Series race, in 2002. Dan
Wheldon was a huge friend and a huge part of
the Indy race family.
This has been the first fatal accident in
an Indy race series since Paul Dana was killed at
the Homestead-Miami track in 2006. Another
driver had lost control and gone into a spin during a morning warm-up; Dana died when he hit
the other car at 200mph.Wheldon helped work
with engineers by test driving future race cars
for the Indy series, which included major safety
modications. Dan was incredibly devoted to
racing and his family. Dario Franchitti: “Everybody in IndyCar considered Dan a friend. You
saw what the reaction was. Dan was one of those
special, special people.” Franchitti was Wheldon’s former teammate and friend since the age
of six, “I’m numb and speechless. One minute
you’re joking around in driver intros and the
next Dan’s gone…He was six years old when I
first met him. He was this little kid and the next
thing you know he was my team-mate.”
Wheldon was trully special behind the
wheel, bringing excitement and chrisma to the
sport. He died loving what he did, and brought
a huge light to fellow racer, friends and family. “Myself and so many others are devastated.
I pray for Suzi and the kids that God will give
them strength.” Danica said the day of the accident. “His rapid ascent to the very top ranks
of US motorsport, capped by two fantastic Indy
500 victories and the 2005 Indy Car title, are
the lasting legacy of a hugely talented driver
and champion…the motorsport world is now in
mourning following Dan’s passing. On behalf of
everyone at McLaren Mercedes, I pass.” McLaren team principle Martin Whitmarsh, said in his
statement.
Wheldon will be hugely missed by his
fans, teammates and family, but he will never
be forgotten thanks to his winning and loving
personalities.
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Zelda’s Castle
Staff Writer
A week filled with mustaches, guys in dresses, 80’s
teased hair, striped shirts, video game characters, homecoming mums and garters, and slippers. This week was nothing
shy of chaotic and hilarious student memories. Students really showed their school spirit by participating in the clever
dress up days.
The week started off with Monday being Neon Day in
which students sported bright colored t-shirts, shorts, headbands, tights, shoe laces, and much more. Seniors added in
WTF Day which consisted of them wearing crazy, un-matching clothing, and included mustaches.
Tuesday was Decade Day where people could choose
there favorite past decade and create a look inspired by that
decade. The day for seniors was GenderBender in which guys
dressed up as girls and girls dressed up as guys, this day was
full of fun and laughter.
Wednesday was Video-game day inspired by our 2011
Homecoming theme. The Class of 2011 wore red and white
striped shirts with a beanie for Where’s Waldo Day. On
Wednesday night, Montwood held its first ever Ram Rumble
carnival in the student parking lot, which featured a live DJ,
games, food, live performances, and a mechanical bull. The
night ended with a fantastic firework show presented by Fred
Loya’s Insurance Company.
Then on Thursday students were allowed to dress up
and bring their mums and garters to school. The Homecoming Pep Rally took place at 12:30p.m. and consisted of
performances by the Emerald Dancers, Cheerleaders, and a
group of teachers who dressed up as The Village People who
performed to the song “YMCA”. The homecoming court was
presented to the student body and Coach Veliz was voted to
kiss a pig.
The football game against the Hanks Knights was an
easy win for a great homecoming week. Senior Night also
took place at the foot ball game on Thursday night and seniors were presented to the audience.
Friday was Pajama Day and for seniors the theme was
Risky Business which included boxer shorts, button down
shirts, knee-high socks, and sun-glasses.
The homecoming dance was held in the commons area
of the school from 8p.m. – 12a.m., this was a perfect ending
to an unforgettable week.
entertainment
Crank up the Tunes
Jocelyn Arismendi
Staff Writer
As we all know, Jim Ward a member
from Sleeper Car, formally from At the Drive-In
that originated from El Paso. Jim Ward opened a
venue called Tricky Falls which is located downtown.
On September 18, 2011, Bright Eyes and
Kurt Vile & The Violators where on tour and
played the first show for the new venue Tricky
Falls. The doors opened at 7:00 pm, teens and
adults where lined up waiting for the doors to
opened for the first time. The scene what so
ever, was packed with people anticipating the
two touring bands.
“ It was really good show, Connor
Oberst connected with the audience and took all
the gifts people would him such as bracelets and
letters,” said Melissa Madrid
Taking Back Sunday and The Maine
Staff Writer
50/50
Joseph
Gordon-Levitt plays
Adam a 27 year old
who has cancer. This is
based on a true story.
Seth Rogan plays his
best friend Kyle who
tries and help him get
through this.
Adam as a rare
cancer in his back. He has to do chemotherapy
in order to reduce the tumor. The doctor gives
Adam the phone number of a hospital therapist
in case he needs someone to talk to.
Adam told his girlfriend (who had been
with him a very short time) Rachael about the
cancer and told her if she didn’t want to stay
she didn’t have to. She said she would not leave
his side but later on cheated on him.
Adam then starts seeing an inexperienced psychologist, Katherine “Katie” McCay
(Anna Kendrick), who helps him deal with his
problems. Adam later on he falls in love with
her.
He meets some great people in chemotherapy but soon learns some people can beat
cancer.
Kyle has started using the fact that
Adam has cancer to pick up girls but later saw
how he wasn’t being a good friend.
This movie shows what happens to everyone around them when someone they care
about can get sick and the way it effects them.
It is sometimes funny. You will laugh even cry
at the pain you feel for Adam. It will touch your
heart.
stopped by Tricky Falls on October 5th during their U.S tour. Unfortunately Bad Rabbit
couldn’t make it, but many fans weren’t disappointed because they recently played at the
Vans Warped Tour in Las Cruces, NM this past
summer. “I was singing with lead singer of Taking Back Sunday, Adam Lazzara, after he crowed
surfed,” said Illiana Curiel. Adam Lazzara
jumped into the crowed while performing but
the outrageous fans wouldn’t let him go back to
stage and he just stayed in the crowed and sang
for about five minutes with the crowd.
Upcoming Shows
October
28th - Hatebreed, All that Remains, Five Finger
Death Punch.
Free show @ Speaking Rock @ 6:00 pm
November
5th – Benefit Show @ Open Gate Church
9th – Rock Yourself to Sleep tour – Alesana, A
Skylit Drive, Sleeping With Sirens, Attila, and
Memphis and Fire @ Club 101 @ 6:00 pm $17 in
ADV
12th – The Sounds: Special Guest: Funeral Party,
Limousines, Kids at The Bar @ Tricky Falls 8:00
pm $16
16th – Immortal Technique Special guest :
Chino XL @ club 101 doors open at 7:00 $16
17th – Sparta Reunion Show @ Tricky Falls 8:00
pm $16
18th – Robbie Rivera @ Club 101 8:00 $16
December
5th – Pizza Riot 2011 Tour! Norma Jean, Oh
Sleeper, Close Your Eyes, Stray From The Path @
Tricky Falls 8:00 $15-$17
14th – Thrash and Burn tour. Winds of Plague,
Chelsea Grin, As Blood Runs Black, For The
Fallen Dreams, Upon a Burning Body, In The
Midst of Lions @ Tricky Falls 6:00 $16
Chalk the Block
Staff Writer
Chalk the block artists aren’t like any
other kind of artists. Instead of using a blank
white canvas they use the city sidewalk. These
artists are spreading there Italian techniques
with such drawings. El Paso hosted its fourth
annual Chalk the Block Art festival this weekend. The event took place downtown October
14-16. Over 25,000 people attended the three
day event.
The Festival was full of murals, sitespecific illustrations, performances, food and
fun. People came out and watched these artists do what they love. They have a lot of talent and patience to do something that takes so
long. They’re good at what they do and you can
certainly notice that they put in all they have to,
to do such amazing work. A lot of the pictures
can have some sort of meaning behind it. The illustrations are very eye catching which explains
why a lot of El Pasoans and some tourists come
and visit this event annually.
Chalk the Block was a big hit the first
year it took place here in El Paso. Four years
Steve Jobs continued from page 1
Jobs denied paternity of his daughter Lisa in court documents, claiming he was
sterile. Jobs did not initiate a relationship with
his daughter until she was 7 but, when she was a
teenager, she came to live with her father.
In the early 1990s, Jobs met Laurene
Powell at Stanford business school, where
Powell was an MBA student. They married on
March 18, 1991, and lived together in Palo Alto,
California, with their three children.
later it’s still something people seem to be entertained by. This event isn’t only for the artists.
There was also an area for little kids, so it was
more like a family event. The drawings look very
life-like, and very well put together. There were
many expressions from people wondering how
it was possible to be able to draw such art with
chalk.
There was a special performance by
Dave Ford, who created a swing set, drum kit,
designed to generate rhythmic patterns out of
play. Other entertainers were Tucson, Arizona’s
Flam-Chen, and fire-eating aerialists who were
hung by air balloons. There was music by locals
such as Jim Ward and Frontera Bugalu.
Over 90 people signed up to compete
in the event, but only 51 were chosen to get a
chance to win in different cash awards which
included a $2,000 Best of Show Award. The Best
of Show Award was something new that they
introduced this year. By the time the artists were
finishing their drawings, there were clouds of
dust all over the place. Everyone had a good
time and it was something El Paso wasn’t used
to seeing.
On October 5, 2011, Apple Inc. announced that co-founder Steve Jobs had died.
He was 56 years old at the time of his death.
Mona Simpson, sister of the late Apple cofounder, reveals details of the final moments
Jobs spent with his family. Jobs, who once memorably described death as “very likely the single
best invention of life”, departed this world with
a lingering look at his family and the simple, if
mysterious, observation: “Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh
wow.”
features
#RealTalk with A&M
Michael Rolon & Amanda Varela
Staff Writers
Dear A&M,
How do I not get annoyed by my best friend? He is
a jerk and thinks he is God’s greatest gift the world.
Please help me from slapping the ugly out of him.
I also hate that he calls me mom…for everything.
What should I do?
-
Chicken&waffles (and honey)
Dear Chicken&Walffles (and honey),
Slap him. It will help relieve your stress and make
his company more enjoyable. But don’t slap to hard
the first time, gradually slap him harder and harder
so he doesn’t think you’re abusing him. Just Kidding
I am legally not allowed to promote violence so I
think you should talk to him about it. If he doesn’t
respect you as a friend then find a new one! (friendfinder.com)
-M
Dear Chicken & Waffles (and honey)
Okay obviously this boy needs a major reality check! Okay first step, BREATHE. Take deep
breaths before you go scream your head off and you
become ex best friends. Second, TELL HIM HOW
IT IS. Sometimes people need to hear the truth because they have their head up in the clouds. And I
am not supporting any violence, but maybe a punch
in the throat will do it. Why in the world does he
call you mom? Tell him that’s just plain out weird
and to cut it out.
Xoxo
-A
Dear A&M,
How can I survive my last 2 years of high school
when my class is pretty much full of the so called
“swag” kids? They really annoy me. Especially when
they say “SWAG” after every word!
-Swagless kid
Dear Swagless Kid,
I understand your pain but the word swag is kind of
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addicting. I myself am a recovering swag addict but
you have to realize that is only a fad. By next year
your peers will be saying a new word, hopefully.
Nothing last forever and I assuming that goes for
slang terms as well. No one says “that’s the bomb”
any more right? Just hang in there champ. Swag.
-M
Dear Swagless Kid,
Somehow this random word, “swag” became a word
in the dictionary and it is very annoying, so you’re
not alone. Honestly, everyone is all hyped up on
having “swag” so this won’t go away for a while till
some new dumb word or phrase comes along. So
to keep you from using that sailor mouth of yours,
just make fun of it. If you read a tweet over Twitter
that has the hash tag #swag just start laughing and
realize those people don’t read.
Xoxo
-A
iPhone pro’s and con’s
Staff Writer
On June 29th 2007 people lined the
streets, camped out and went Star Wars crazy in
order to get their hands on a piece of technology that would change the way of life forever.
The Apple iPhone was the game changer in the
phone world. It was basically a pocket computer… but cooler, and with the iPhone3G and 3GS
upgrades it was able to do everything but blow
your nose for you. Now four years, and four
successful models behind them the iPhone still
dominates the smart phone industry, and if you
didn’t think it couldn’t possibly get anymore better, think again and say hello to the new Apple
iPhone4S.
Along with the iPhone, Apple released a
software update for it’s other products. The update is called iOS5 and if you are an avid iPhone
user you have noticed the difference. iOS5 introduces Notification Center, a new way to have all
your notifications organized and kept in a way
that they won’t interrupt your favorite YouTube
video or disrupt your epic Tweet. Just slide the
top of your screen down, after a box at the top
of your screen turns down to subtly notify you,
and all your notifications are right there ready
for you to see. Speaking of Tweeting, Twitter is
now integrated into the iPhone’s operating system. Tweet from Safari, Photos, YouTube, and
virtually anywhere else in your phone. Another
improvement is the new camera button in the
lock screen of the phone so you can always have
your camera handy for those once in a lifetime
moments you want a snapshot of. iOS5 comes
with over 200 changes and can be found on your
updated Apple device or a new iPhone4S.
One thing the new iPhone introduces
that the world has yet to see is Siri, a personal
assistant built into the phone. If your picturing
a lame voice control system as seen on many
other phones you are furthest from the truth.
Siri has a voice recognition, meaning she bases
her answers off of the way you ask the question.
You could ask virtually anything and she will
come up with an answer. Where to eat? Where’s
the cheapest gas? How much wood can a wood
chuck, chuck? She has got your back. Siri is so
amazing and creatively hilarious most will find
themselves begging for her love and volume
control toggle in marriage. She will decline,
because she respects you.
Yes, the iPhone4S does not physically
look any different from the iPhone4, but as the
saying goes, if it’s not broken don’t fix it. And
just because it looks the same does not mean
there were no hardware changes, because there
were. The iPhone now has two antennas so that
it is now almost impossible to drop a call, also
making the phone the first iPhone to be a world
phone. Meaning you can now travel the globe
and take your trusty sidekick Siri and your social networks with you everywhere you go. The
new camera is 8 mega pixels and allows more
light, which basically means way better pictures,
think the best pictures you can get off a phone,
better. It truly speaks for itself.
Better, faster, smarter and still original,
the iPhone4S is revamped and ready to catapult
this generation into Jetsons territory. The only
lingering question left to be answered is; What
could possibly be next?
OMG! I’m So Embarassed!
Andrea Munoz and Karah Marcell
Staff Writers
Have you ever had an embarrassing
secret? I’m sure we all have one! Listen to these
embarrassing stories, I’m sure it will brighten
your day.
“It was my last year of middle school. I
had it all, I looked good and played sports. But
there was only one problem, I lacked confidence
when it came to talking to girls. Every time I
tried to talk to someone cute I got nervous. It
was the day of the school dance that I realized
I had to tell the girl I liked how I felt. I had a
drink in my hand as I walked over to her. I was
about to ask the big question but then I started
to shake and stumble over my words. I got so
nervous that I dropped the drink all over her
cheerleading uniform. I felt so bad! Not only did
I spill the drink on her, but everyone laughed
at me. I was so embarrassed I started to cry. I
never thought I’d tell anyone the story until now.
Oh yeah one last thing don’t spill any drinks on
the girl you like!” Aaron Acuna (9th Grade)
“I had bunk beds in my room when I
was seven years old. One night I rolled off the
top bunk when I was sleeping. When I fell I hit
my head on the ceiling fan while it was on. I
think I passed out when I hit the floor. I woke
up with a big gash on my head. Everyone made
fun of me and called me a piggy bank.” Anonymous
“When I was in elementary school every
Wednesday they gave out chocolate milk. One
day I got sad because I wanted chocolate milk
but it was Monday and we still had 2 more days
until the chocolate truck came by. I started
screaming and crying until I realized that the
entire school was looking at me. Till this day
my friends still call and remind me about it.”
Coach Montano
“When I was a little boy, I used to wear
girl underwear, yes; you read correctly, girl underwear. My parents would take my sister and
I to the store and in order to save money they
would buy me girls underwear because it was
cheaper. I didn’t realize I had girl underwear
until the third grade when my friends all had
superhero underwear and I had underwear with
flowers and cupcakes on it.” Anonymous
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Kellie Apodaca
Staff Writer
Hello fellow students of Montwood.
I’m here to report the strange and funny things
people have tweeted this past month. This
school sure knows how to keep things interesting. To avoid embarrassment, these top 12
tweeters will remain anonymous:
12. “Don’t piss me off, I’m running out of
places to hide the bodies.” –Boy
11. “Everyone at Walmart is staring at me. I
just wanna scream ‘IT’S HOMECOMING
WEEK!’” -Girl
10. “’Today will be a good day,’ *Angelica whispered as she awoke from her peaceful slumber.”
- Girl
*name has been changed
9. “Lemon juice takes away freckles? *buys
lemon juice*” -Boy
8. “Typical woman driver -_- RT @anonymousgirl: And then I drive all the way home
with my lights off… kshemwjqlndqlidysn”
-Boy
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7. “Nicki Minaj sounds like tickle me elmo”
-Girl
6. “Putting ‘laughter’ back in manslaughter.”
-Boy
5. “Which girl has a cute sweater I can borrow?” -Boy
4. “That awkward moment when your cat
stares at you taking a shower. #pervert” -Girl
3. “Who needs Starburst Doom when you
have Amber Cole?” -Boy
2. “Every day, millions of plants are killed by
vegetarians. Help end the violence.” –Boy
1. “It’s environmentally friendly. The shells
dissolve over time and help the soil of the
earth. RT @anonymousgirl: I don’t like the
fact that you’re supposed to throw the peanuts
on the floor at Logan’s because it’s littering…
:( ” –Boy
This issue I introduce you to a new,
even more embarrassing and hilarious category. Have fun deciphering who the lucky winner
is.
Before we part ways I would like to give everyone at Montwood a friendly reminder. Be careful what you tweet, because you never know
who might be reading…
Here is the TwitPic of the Month:
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