VOLUME XXX, ISSUE IV

The Bulls Eye

INSIDE THIS ISSUE
CHECK THAT VOTE Do you know what the USB Executive Board does? How about what each position entitles? Find out what it all means. Please see page 4. HOMEMADE HOLIDAY Christmas is in the air, but whats Christmas without any yummy treats? Learn and try out a new receipe this winter break. Please see page 8. CALLING A BATTLE Cant decide between Call of Duty and Battlefield 3? Well, weve got you covered. Read all about it and take your pick. Please see page 9.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL

FALLING OUT The fall sports season is coming to an end. Did you forget some of the awesome records of our athletes? Check it out. Please see page 12.

COLUMN ONE

Los Angeles County Faces Troubles Due to Santa Ana Winds

On Thursday and Friday of the week the Santa Ana winds struck, many school districts, including Pasadena Unified School District, were forced to close. Lea Chang Feature Editor On Thursday December 1, Santa Ana winds forced the county of Los Angeles to declare a state of emergency. The windstorm struck mainly the western San Gabriel Valley and hit other areas, closing several school districts, delaying flights at Los Angeles International Airport, and toppling trees and poles onto unfortunate cars. The winds built up on Wednesday, November 30 and lasted through Friday, December 2. Meteorologists claim that this type of destruction caused by wind has not been seen in the last decade. The most destructive of these winds reached speeds of up to 100 miles per hour and knocked down power lines, raising fears of a wildfire. The hardest hit areas reportedly included Alhambra, Arcadia, Altadena, Monrovia, Pasadena, San Gabriel, and Sierra Madre, cities that urged both adults and children to stay home due to the fallen trees and poles in the road. These tall objects torn down by the raging winds crushed cars and often fell on homes. Residents were advised [Please see WINDS on page 3]

STAGE: From December 5 to today, there were three shows per day. Tickets cost $4 at the door on December 3 and elementary students watched the play for free. Prisca Kim Asst. News Editor

Advanced Drama Showcases Annual Childrens Play Hairy Potter

Available online at http://bullseye.dbhs.org

Choir to Perform City of Diamond Bar Hosts Annual in Winter Concert Candy Cane Craft Fair
TUNE: Ticket sales started November 21 and will end on December 9. Tickets can be purchased in the choir room during lunch or at the door for $7 for students and $10 for adults. Michelle Lee Business Manager Diamond Bar High Schools Choir Department will present its annual winter choir concert in the DBHS theater on Thursday, December 8 and Friday, December 9, at 7 p.m. Choir members and the choir director, Patty Breitag, assembled the concert in order to showcase the members talents and to prepare them for choir competitions to be held in the spring. Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Marquis, Solitaire, and several solo singers will perform in the production. Solos were selected by Breitag through an individual audition. Junior Euna Kim, a Marquis member, shared, We dedicate a lot of time into really trying to bring out our best performance so that the audience can enjoy their time at the concert. Songs such as Angels We Have Heard on High, Candlelight Carol, and Hiney Mah Tov will be sung by Marquis. Some of the songs that Solitaire will be singing include Angels on High and Hey Santa. Choir is very different, said senior Joseph Yang, a member of Marquis and a qualifier for the Southern California All District Choir. He expressed, its a combination of everything together: dancing, singing, acting, and working together with [the] band and other musical ensembles. Its going to be a different experience. Ticket sales started November 21 and will end on December 9. Tickets can be purchased in the choir room during lunch or at the door for $7 for students and $10 for adults. After the fall choir concert on October 5, all four choirs began preparing for their winter choir concert. On December 2 and December 3, Marquis performed in its Winter Winds concert, which featured a holiday solo medley, a choral program, and a Christmas Eve medley. They rehearsed everyday in class and every Wednesday after school. Members practiced with their respective sections and individuals worked with a designated student leader. The majority of the rehearsals was done during class as a whole. Everyone should come and enjoy the concert because theyll be impressed by what they hear! We would like to open the doors and have a full house! commented Breitag. HOLIDAY: DB4Youth hosted a snack bar selling donuts, nachos, and pizza. Members walked around to place orders for crafters and served the food to them. Holly Liu Asst. News Editor The City of Diamond Bar held its 6th annual Candy Cane Craft Fair at the Diamond Bar Center last Saturday, December 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The city [was] very excited to host this event once again. It is great to let residents have an opportunity to see the many unique crafts people came up with, commented the Community Services Coordinator Andee Tarazon. There were a total of 71 crafters present this year. [The Candy Cane Craft Fair] is very wonderful this year because so many people came. The staff is very nice and [this whole event] is extremely organized, stated crafter Sheri Tingesdahl. They displayed and sold a variety of hand-made goods that included chocolates, holiday crafts, jewelry, knitted goods, and photos. Some crafts and goods were available for sale. There was also a station that allowed attendees to take pictures with Santa Claus I have been attending [the Candy Cane Craft Fair] for

Advanced drama students entertained young elementary kids in their childrens play, Hairy Potter, which was performed in the Diamond Bar High School theater. The show was open to the public on December 3 and to elementary students from December 5 to today. The play was freely adapted from some of the Harry Potter characters, various fairytale characters, and even characters from the movie Tron. Some of the roles were Harry Potter played by senior Jonathan Contreras, Hermione Granger played by senior Amanda Moraton, and Voldemort played by senior Jessica Barrios. The performance incorporated an interactive element into the script. Actors asked for audience members help, sat with the viewers, and even used audience members to participate in the play. I looked forward to seeing all the little kids faces [even though] it was difficult to manage my British accent [when performing], shared Contreras. The script was written by advanced drama students seniors Linn Chang and Yasmine Shahbaz. They started writing about six weeks ago, and the drama class had

Its a very hairy situation...Senior Jessica Barrios, junior Michael Portugal, and senior Yasmine Shahbaz (left to right) get into character to entertain the audience. Courtesy of Jocelyn Hsu approximately two and a half weeks to prepare for the show. Other students in the class contributed to the story outline by suggesting characters that they wanted to be and Chang and Shahbaz incorporated the roles into the plot. Students picked their individual roles. The entire play was directed and run by the actors, with occasional help from Drama Teacher Peter Bland. My expectations are that the audience enjoys it but equally and more so that the cast feels as though they put on a really good product in the amount of time that theyve had to do, stated Bland. During the preparation process, the students tried to make most of their own costumes, or parts of their costumes. In order to make these costumes, a costume workshop was held, during which professional costume designers came to guide and help the actors. Hairy Potter was geared towards young children from local elementary schools in the Walnut Valley Unified School District. The schools were notified and invited by drama teacher Peter Bland. Some of the schools in attendance were Castle Rock Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School, Maple Hill Elementary School, and Walnut Elementary School. From December 5 to today, there were three shows per day. Tickets cost $4 at the door on December 3 and there was no presale. Elementary students watched the play for free. Attendee freshman Jenny Chuang commented, I thought [the play] was great. Even though it was [meant] for children, I thought it was suitable [for] adults. Advanced drama students worked really hard for it and it paid off.

Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas...Shoppers browse through stations, looking at unique crafts for the holiday. Holly Liu several years and this event has grown a lot. I think it is very good to buy things people make to decorate my house or [to give] as a present, said attendee Mary Kerr. Arts and crafts activities were also available for children attendees. Parents could drop off their children of five to 12 years of age at the Santa Workshop room where the kids were able to write letters to Santa and make bookmarks and bracelets. Santas Workshop was added just a few years ago. It really gives parents an opportunity to shop without any distractions and its a fun way for children to pass time, commented Tarazon. Children of ages 15 and under were given the opportunity to design and paint tiles provided byColor Me Mine. The top 50 designs that expressed the ways in which parks made the world better will be chosen to be displayed on the community wall of Washington Street Park, explained Tarazon. This event was open to the public and admission and parking was free for all attendees. Tarazon commented, This event has expanded mainly due to promotion. We now advertise to a variety of places. Advertising was the key to informing people of this event and getting them to come. This event grows every year and is a great way to kick off the holiday shopping season.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

News
DBHS Day at Barnes and Noble Raises Funds for School Supplies

THE BULLS EYE

News

On Target
GET YO BOOKS ON The time has come to show off all that you have learned since the beginning of the year. Finals are arriving quickly! Start reviewing all of your notes and hitting the books early. Get a good nights rest and eat a yummy breakfast to prepare for the big week. For most of you, finals may make or break your first semester grade so remember to study hard. For the lucky students that have finals-free classes, appreciate your free time and use it to your advantage! Finals Week is from Wednesday, December 14 to Friday, December 16. THE ENDING IS PENDING Keep on fighting! Now is not the time to relax and slack off! Youre almost done with first semester, but be sure to finish off strong! Make sure to turn in all your missing assignments and finish all of your assigned homework! Try to seize any extra credit opportunities before time runs out! Dont forget to check parent portal to make sure your grades are correct. Make the most out of these last few weeks as the first semester is coming to an end! Take these last couple of weeks seriously so you can relax and enjoy your winter break to the fullest! First Semester ends on Friday, December 16. HALF FUN ON FRIDAY Everybodys lookin forward to a weekend full of fun, fun, fun! The bell will ring earlier than usual so use the extra time to grab a bite with your friends or even go home and catch up on some beauty sleep! All of you guys have worked hard this first semester, and deserve a little break after finals! Take advantage of this minimum day and make sure to start off your winter break by gettin down on Friday! Minimum Day is on Friday, December 16. BREAKING FREE Say what? Really? No school for 14 days straight? Yes! You arent dreaming! Get those snowboards, skis, ice skates on, and pick your favorite winter destination because winter break is here! Even if you dont go on a fancy vacation, you can surely catch a movie with some friends or simply invite them over to celebrate the holidays! Although winter break may seem like a two long weeks, the time will surely zoom by so be careful of how you choose to pass those two weeks! Winter Break is from Monday, December 19 to Monday, January 2. OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW Gather your crazy 2012 glasses, wacky party hats, and Happy New Year balloons because it is time for a fresh start again! The celebration of a new year can simply be reflecting upon what you have accomplished this past year or planning on how youll spend the following year. Kick off the new year with a bang by hosting a party, finishing your 2011 bucket list, or grabbing some seats at a firework show on the night of December 31! Also, dont forget to think of some resolutions you want to accomplish for the upcoming year! New Years Day is on Sunday, January 1.

Fun French friends...Local band, Excuse My French, performs at the Diamond Bar High School Day at the Barnes and Noble in Chino Hills. Stephanie Cota READ: Twenty percent of all purchases made at Barnes and Nobles were donated to DBHS. The funds were raised to purchase new school supplies and materials. Sarah Cho Asst. A&E Editor Diamond Bar High School Day at the Barnes and Noble in Chino Hills was held on Saturday, November 19 in order to raise funds for DBHS. It was the 3rd annual event at Barnes and Nobles. Twenty percent of all purchases made in the Barnes and Nobles, either in the actual store or in the Starbucks located inside, were donated to DBHS. In addition, an online fundraiser was held the week after the event. The funds were raised to purchase new school supplies and materials. Pamela Hunter, the media technician of the school library, coordinated the fundraiser. Senior Nivedha Baskarapandia commented, What made it truly successful, though, was the look on peoples faces with the performances and knowing [that] they were supporting us. DBHS students from the California Scholastic Federation helped fundraise by volunteering to gift-wrap newly purchased books. This service was free, but donations were appreciated. A variety of performances from various DBHS performing arts groups exhibited their talents and skills throughout the day. Some of the groups included All Male Dance Crew, Chamber Choir, the drama department, and Solitaire. Junior Brandon Kim from AMDC explained, We had fun dancing because its our passion and we had a good time. The drama department started out the day by performing excerpts of its new childrens play. Junior Joshua Baek commented, "I saw many people from our school there and it was interesting to see fellow students like [junior] Ryan Gatus and [junior] Maxine Kimberlin dress up for the children. It amazes me that so many students not only enjoy supporting DBHS, but [also] enjoy reading as well." The performance was followed by two choir groups, Chamber and Solitaire. Local band Excuse My French also performed. The band performed a total of six songs including Radio Song and A Cause de Garcon. The day ended with a duet performance by Marquis members junior Matthew Tanaka and sophomore Tayler Lanning who performed a rendition of Katy Perrys E.T. Hunter commented, It was successful. Although we didnt do as well as we did the first year, we did do better than last year; especially with the economy, it was great.

DBHS Dance Department Presents Annual Winter Dance Concert

MOVES: Tickets were $8 presale and $10 at the door for both students and adults. The concert was separated into two 45-minute parts with a brief intermission in between. Xing Yen Quek Asst. Photo Editor Diamond Bar High Schools Dance department hosted its annual winter concert, Dancers at Work, in the DBHS theater on Thursday, December 1 and Friday, December 2. The concert displayed approximately 25 dance styles, ranging from hip-hop to Tahitian dance. All dances were choreographed by the students themselves. The Advanced Performance Ensemble, All Male Dance Crew, Intermediate Performance Ensemble, and Taurian Company Dancers were all featured in this performance. Theres a variety of music, variety of dance styles, theres hip hop, theres contemporary, theres lyrical. We have guys and girls, just something for everyone. There [are] also Hawaiian dance, Tahitian, and tap, stated Dance Teacher Janna Lindenberg. The concert began with a performance by the Taurian Company Dancers dancing to Let Me Think About It. Following that dance piece were back-to-back dances by all the students from AMDC, Taurian Company Dancers, and the Advanced and Intermediate Performance Ensembles. There

Photo Contest Winners Chosen

SNAPSHOT: The photo contest was open to photographers of all ages residing in Diamond Bar. The entrants were separated into two separate age divisions, youth and adult. Justin Park Asst. Editorial Editor To recognize and honor the photographically artistic residents, the City of Diamond Bar and the Diamond Bar Community Foundation collaborated to host their annual "Through My Lens Photo Contest". The winners were announced during the City Council Meeting at the DB Government Center Auditorium on November 15. The photo contest was open to photographers of all ages residing in Diamond Bar. The entrants were separated into two separate age divisions, youth and adult. Participants were required to submit a photograph to the City Hall officers via post or email. Over 270 photographs were entered. The participants submitted their photographs under a wide range of categories, consisting of Black and White, Historical Reference, People, Pets, and Places. All photographs depicted the setting of Diamond Bar through capturing various objects, places, and people. "Photos were scored based on consistency with theme, originality, creativity,

Evacuate the dance floor...Several students from the advanced dance class perform in sync to their intricate dance routine. Xing Yen Quek was also an arrangement of solos, one by junior Franklin Yu, who danced to Keep Your Head Up and the other by sophomore Tiffany Wood, who danced to Garden. In order to prepare for this concert, students have been working on their dance routines since the beginning of this semester. Throughout the year, students were graded for their choreography and received feedback from other dancers and Lindenberg. The final product, evaluated by Lindenberg, served as the audition for the show. This [concert] will be different in comparison to the past concerts because we have the creativity of new minds flowing into it, stated AMDC co-captain, senior Clay Boonthanakit. Tickets were on sale for $8 presale and $10 at the door for both students and adults. The concert was separated into two 45-minute parts with a brief intermission in between. Taurian Company Dancers and AMDC ended the concert with a collaboration piece to the song Turn It Up. The show ended with ensemble bows from all participating dancers. I loved the performance, everyone did a fantastic job. It was so good. I liked the background, music, dance, and the people, literally everything! exclaimed attendee sophomore Jasmine Lin.

composition and visual appeal," stated Public Information Specialist Lauren Hidalgo, the main coordinator of the event. The Diamond Bar Community Foundation awarded monetary prizes to the winning photographers. The First Place winners of each category including Resident's Choice received $100 and winners of Honorable Mention received $25. Senior Esther Chan won the category of People with her photograph, "Together We Made It." Sophomore Jordyn Rowland's submitted work, "Mosi, My Cat" won for Pets category, and senior Christopher Rivas' work, "Long Exposure Traffic" was chosen for Places category. Senior Diana Dieu claimed the prize for both the Black and White category and the Residents' Choice with her photographs "Deep Thoughts" and "Standing Atop," respectively. Lien Hoang was awarded the Grand Prize of $250 for her work, "Bea, Bubbles, Sunset at Sycamore." Rowland commented, "I was looking for elements different than what you normally see in pictures." "The [contest] has gained more popularity with every year that passes," shared Hidalgo. She added, "It is always the City's hope that residents will take enjoyment in participating in events and programs that it introduces to the community."

News

News
News Bits
outraged at this act of animal abuse, and the Hawaiians are especially angry because they consider the sea turtle to be a very sacred animal. OBrien may be charged for harassing the sea turtles at a penalty that costs thousands of dollars. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration is furthering the investigation of this act. 30-year-old Rickie la Touche was found guilty for strangling his wife because she destroyed his Star Wars action figure collection. His expensive collection was built up from his childhood. After his wife Srisroy smashed it, she also threatened to kill him and eat him in his sleep. Before he could control himself, he was on top of her body, strangling her. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison on parole. WINDS, from page 1 APPRECIATE: There was a lunch time activity on Wednesday that teachers participated in. They were separated into two teams and each team had to finish types of obstacles. Emily Hwang Staff Writer Diamond Bar High Schools United Student Body hosted its annual We Love Staff Week from Monday, November 14 through Friday, November 18. We wanted to make [We Love Staff Week] simple and cute. We wanted to appreciate our teachers by making this event meaningful and [doing] something we havent done before, stated USB Commissioner of Hospitality, senior Breanna Pak. Both USB Commissioners of Hospitality, senior Michael Muoz and Pak planned out what USB was going to do every day of the week for the staff members at DBHS. On Monday, USB prepared soup cans in each of the staff members mailboxes for them to enjoy before school. Tuesday, USB set up a table of parfaits and various toppings for the teachers and staff at the teachers lounge in the morning. USB also handed out various types of notepads and pens for the principal, vice principal, and grade level coordinators on Wednesday. A doughnut stand was set up at the office on Thursday and on Friday, USB prepared a teacher luncheon in the Literary and

THE BULLS EYE

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Karen Henry, a woman from Palm Bay, Florida, threatened her fathers life because he refused to share his potato salad with her. The police reported that she began to throw a tantrum after the refusal and allegedly wielded a knife in his face before she verbally abused her 80-yearold father. The father defended himself with a chair before he headed to his bedroom to call the police. After Henry was arrested, the police caught her on the phone begging her father to drop the charges. The police added an additional charge on Henrys behalf for interference with the witness. In Hawaii, James OBrien stirred up controversy when authorities saw OBrien attempting to ride a sea turtle on YouTube. Viewers are

USB and Students Honor Teachers through We Love Staff Week

to close their windows and to secure any outdoor objects or lawn furniture. On Thursday and Friday of the week the Santa Ana winds struck, many school districts, including Pasadena Unified School District, were forced to close. Most reopened as late as Monday of the following week. Los Angeles International Airport, which experienced an hour long power outage on Wednesday, November 30, was also hindered by the gusts. All passenger terminals were affected, and 23 flights were

diverted to other airports. Delays lasted into Thursday morning. Power outages on account of the winds lasted until the end of the week and are said to have inconvenienced some 300,000 households. As so many were wary of the risk of wildfire, special precautions on the part of the Los Angeles Fire Department were also taken, but on Friday, December 2, the windstorm died down hours before the expected 3 p.m. The red flag warning indicating wildfire risk was removed.

Bromberg blast...Teacher Mike Bromberg throws a water balloon at the target to continue on with the relay race. Courtesy of Jocelyn Hsu Information Networked Center where the teachers ate catered food from Collettes. Faculty members received mugs and tea bags with appreciative comments. Thank you notes were also attached to the parfait and doughnut tables, notepads, and pens. The highlight of the week was the staff luncheon on Friday. [It] has become a tradition that the staff really looks forward to every year, stated USB Advisor Chelsea Grunseth. There was a lunch time activity on Wednesday in the lower quad that several teachers participated in. Some of the teacher participants included Emily Clark, Shari Decambra, William Foley, and Teresa Hebert. The teachers were separated into two teams and each team had to finish various types of obstacles. Some of the activities included avoiding set up cones while sitting on a moving chair, looking for a piece of bubble gum in a pile of whipped cream, throwing water balloons at a target, and doing jumping jacks in order to win the game. I think the lunch time activity gets the teachers out and we have fun doing it. I cant wait until next years We Love Staff Week, stated Hebert. The winning team got gift bags with various goodies. Im so happy and satisfied about how this turned out because it went smoother than planned, stated Muoz.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Editorial

THE BULLS EYE

Editorial

Room for One

Nikki Ongpoy Editorial Cartoonist Vice President Joe Biden stirred up controversy with his remarks regarding the overpopulation in America. Recently, staggering increases in population have begun to take a toll on the environment. China is especially well known for enforcing a policy that allows one child per family, and Biden says that he fully understands its reasoning for the restriction. Despite the sensitivity of this topic, Biden ventures further to suggest that the United States can somehow, act in a way on [the] problem thats much less severe than [Chinas], and maybe learn together from how we can do that. With this simple proclamation, Biden has deeply upset Americans with lack of regard about a policy that would result in limiting the rights of people and distorting the very definition of a family. Not only does he fail to realize the negative effects of allowing one child per family, but his statement is threatening to our civil liberties. Before condoning a policy like this, Biden has to realize the effects it would have in an American setting. Although he suggests that a less severe alternative to Chinas communist system might be understandable, one would still have to put a firm grip on abortions and sterilizations to control the population level. Mothers would not have the option of having more than one child; giving birth to a second would mean paying the price for breaking the law. Biden is condoning a government where parents are limited from having the choice of both a daughter and a son. In an era where freedom should reign, America needs to remain liberated from such oppressive ideas and reject Bidens attitude towards a surpresive government entirely. The government should never be allowed to put a handlebar on a mothers decision to have more than one child. Albeit the absurdity of Bidens comments, overpopulation still remains a large concern. Chinas policy has succeeded in preventing nearly 400 million births in the last three decades. Through strict enforcement and propaganda, this policy was able to succeed. However, there are still some regions in China where two children are allowed, depending on the circumstance. There are still plenty of other families in China who are granted opportunities to raise more than one child. Thus, Chinas own exceptions to the one-child policy should be noted before Bidens compromising mindset finds a place in Americas policies. Our countrys years of exercised freedom provide a reference that discourages the restriction of population control, and our liberated rights would never allow the policy to prevail. Placing a heavy restraint on parents who want more than one child diminishes the foundation of a democracy and demoralizes ethical standards of a human family. Despite Bidens concern for lack of resources and carbon dioxide emissions amongst the American people in todays society, strict prohibition is out of the question. Biden should look into other options for population regulation, before even mentioning the one child policy. We may not currently have a solution to the overpopulation in our country, but that does not mean the country should resort to limiting population. Citizens came to this country to escape unjust laws that discourage what should be our natural rights. Demeaning the American dream would only cause a catastrophe; nobody should favor a law that disables a mother from having two children. Biden needs to reconsider his statement and opt for another resolution that does not involve the unfair limitation on human rights.

School Compromises Education for Religion

Xing Yen Quek Asst. Photo Editor Shorter University, a private Christian school, is setting a new requirement that will force all incoming and current staff members to sign a Personal Lifestyle Statement that affirms their abstinence from behaviors prohibited by the Bible, such as, practicing or accepting homosexuality, premarital sex, and adultery. Any employee who refuses to sign this agreement will face unfair termination of their job as a consequence. The loss of ones job can bring devastating effects to his or her livelihood, brutally forcing employees to sign this agreement regardless of what they truly believe. Mandating this statement not only impedes on the rights of the employees, but also wrongfully judges an individual according to his or her beliefs. This unjustified discrimination towards ones personal views should not be implemented, as it does not benefit the schools goal of promoting a better lifestyle through education. As a private school, Shorter University is not funded by the federal government, which leads this university to believe that as an independent and religiously-affiliated institution, it reserves every right to hire only Christian employees that will abide by the universitys rules. Don Dowless, the president of Shorter University, stated that these rules were implemented in order to love and honor Jesus Christ. According to Dowless, agreeing to the policy is a way of showing ones faith to Christ; however, this is not a valid reason for the school to enforce these rules. One should not be obligated to profess the individuals love for Christ by following anothers personal views. Religion should never be used to discriminate against anyone in a work environment, private or public. This intolerance ultimately destroys the open learning environment of the university and makes the school appear to be more of a church rather than a practical educational facility. This form of learning will not provide a better future for the students. Individuals who wish to learn freely will find themselves trapped in an environment of discrimination and injustice. The limitations placed on the employees also prevent them from the pursuit of happiness, a right listed in the United States Constitution. Every U.S. citizen is entitled to the pursuit of happiness; therefore, it is wrong for the university to take away this privilege from the workers. The policy binds them to the preferences of the school and prevents them from expressing their own beliefs. The employees lose their freedom and rights by agreeing to this contract. Furthermore, by enforcing employees to sign the Personal Lifestyle Statement, the school is not only allowing students and staff members to openly judge one another, but they are also creating an enviornment where this becomes the new social standard . While the policy may place limitations on

This intolerance ultimately destroys the open learning environment of the university

certain acts like homosexuality, the university fails to recognize that the establishment of this policy infringes on the rights of the employees, as it encourages both them and the students to blindly judge others. Instead of changing for the betterment of the students, this new addition will only harm the students characters. Besides encroaching on the rights of individuals, the new policy will also diminish the chance for the school to find and provide the best professors for the students. As a result, the school will fail to provide the academic excellence it strives for. This unjust change will benefit neither the employees nor the students. The employees would have to face losing their jobs and the students would have to give up on the good education they rightfully deserve. The Personal Lifestyle Statement denounces the employees rights and alters their current living situation. The university has no right to mandate this policy on all the employees and burden them with a new lifestyle. This new requirement should be recalled in order to prevent further problems for the school and its staff members.

Editorial Follow-Ups
Every issue The Bulls Eye publishes articles regarding topics that are time-sensitive. In order to keep our readers up-to-date on articles published in the Editorial section, The Bulls Eye is including a follow-up on a few select articles. The United States Fights for Libyas Rights On March 20, Asst. Editorial Editor Justin Park asserted his opinion on Americas military intervention in Libya amidst its violent protest against the nations de facto leader Muammar el-Gaddafi. On October 20, Libya was finally liberated from dictatorship as Gaddaffi was captured, beaten, and murdered by a group of rebels near his hometown of Sirte. His death was confirmed as a graphic video depicting his last moments was uploaded online for public viewing. Media Slants Wall Street Protest In the October issue, Feature Theme Editor Ruby Hwang criticized the medias misguiding depiction of the ongoing Occupy Wall Street demonstration. Since its inception, this protest movement against economic and social inequalities has garnered more supporters across the United States. The protesters expanded their locations to over 70 major cities in the U.S., in addition to college campuses including Harvard University. This momentous phenomenon, which has yielded over 4,600 arrests, 100 injuries, and eight deaths so far, is projected to continue for several more weeks. This Is It for Conrad Murray In the last issue published on October 26, Asst. Editorial Editor Justin Park analyzed the accusations surrounding Conrad Murray, the doctor of Michael Jackson convicted of involuntary murdering his patient through irresponsible administration of a lethal drug. The six-week-long legal battle, filled with endless testimonies and deliberations, finally came to a close on November 7, as the 12 jurors of Los Angeles courthouse unanimously declared Murray completely guilty of causing Jacksons premature death. On November 29, the judge sentenced Murray to four years in federal prison, the maximum punishment Murray could receive for his crime. Free Trade FTW Also in the October issue, Asst. News Editor Holly Liu discussed the advantages of establishing a free trade agreement with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea. Ever since the proposal of FTA, the passage of the pact has aroused a vehement response from all nations involved, particularly South Korea. More than 3,000 South Koreans, who claim that implementing new laws as a result of the FTA will deteriorate the economy, gathered in Seoul for a massive candlelight protest on November 5. Police force and water cannons were summoned at the site to combat the uprising violence amongst the demonstrators.

Kardashian Kashes Marriage for Millions

Sarah Cho Asst. A&E Editor In the past month, due to her highly publicized divorce from National Basketball Association player Kris Humphries, Kim Kardashian has unjustly been on the receiving end of some very stiff criticism. The unintelligent masses have erected towers of hate in order to try to spoil Kardashians perfect reputation. This criticism is completely uncalled for as Kardashians marriage was in fact undeniably real. Kardashian did not make money off of her wedding, unless you count the measly $15 million deal with E! to record and broadcast the four hour special, the $1 million deal with People magazine for an exclusive interview, or the other $2 million worth of contracts and discounts. She only made a paltry $18 million, a mere $250,000 a day for each day of marriage. It is really only a modest wedding gift from the media to the couple. After all, it would really only pay for 580 years of average college tuition. Even without the lack of financial motive, no one could doubt Kardashians honesty. After all, she is a true literary genius, an inspiration to us all. Her generous help scripting the episodes of her hit reality television show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians shows her true talent as she makes her vapid family of shallow women seem interesting and genuine. Kardashians success as an E! News correspondent was well earned by her talent of delivering hard news such as groundbreaking fashion trends and tips on organizing closets. She has also found immense success as an actress as shown by her unspeakably beautiful performance, which deserving of our respect and admiration. It is simply incomprehensible why so many would accuse this greatly loved woman of fraud. On the day of her beautifully executed wedding, Kardashian was inarguably in love with Humphries and was undoubtedly willing to spend the rest of her life with him. After all, they had

Blazing Trails of Satire

was witnessed by millions, in her artistically stunning film costarring her ex-boyfriend Ray J. Her success, though, resulted only after years after years of hardship consisting of lackluster diamond necklaces and dull gold charms. From millions to even more millions, her story is truly inspiring and fit for a Lifetime television movie. She is a role model for millions of little girls everywhere and is truly

known each other for almost a whole year before they decided to marry. Humphries was absolutely perfect for her. Just look at his first name! He is an ideal mate for her when c o n s i d e r i n g K a r d a s h i a n s tendencies to replace all letter Cs with Ks. Humphries can be a part of the family franchise maybe even working with the Kardashian Kollection at Sears. Regardless of all of the

speculation, the real proof is in the marriages lifespan. Kardashians marriage lasted a long time72 days! If the marriage was really a sham, Kardashian would not have waited such a long period of time to file the divorce papers she would have waited a mere 72 hours like all real money grubbers would do. Seventy-two days of marriage in Hollywod is practically a Golden Anniversary; it is the equivalent of a lifetime. Kardashian divorced Humphries because she fell out of love with him. In the process of the divorce, however, she has shown that love does endure for a very long time, and for that we should applaud her. Kardashians love has a shelf life of 72 daysit lasts longer than most dairy products, a truly amazing feat. It is klear that Kardashians wedding was kompletely genuine. Kim Kardashian, do not despair and keep that air of konfidence you have become kelebrated for, the people who really matterthe millions with sense and intelligence are on your side. The women of the nation eagerly anticipate your next once-in-a-lifetime love and your next wedding of the century that will unite you to some other famous athlete while the entirety of the male gender wait anxiously for your next dramatically moving film featuring a well-built rapper in a bathrobeperhaps one with a little more money.

Editorial

Editorial
THE BULLS EYE

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Every four years, the nation prepares for another presidential election. The candidates tour the country to speak at rallies and express their platform in an effort to garner more votes nationwide. They participate in publicized debates not only to compete against the other contenders, but also to demonstrate his or her competence as an ideal selection for presidency. One would expect high school elections to reflect a similar procedure where candidates are elected depending on their ability and voters are encouraged to understand what they are voting for. The students of Diamond Bar High School partake in two student elections each school year, one for class officers and another for the United Student Body Executive Board. The candidates spend much time and money to hoist colorful posters and iers with catchy slogans while passing out goodies. However, it is hard to nd a candidate who portrays absolute competence and dedication or a voter who possesses a full understanding of what each position entails. While there are those few who display a genuine desire to lead the student body, DBHS current election system allows anyone to run. One should be well-rounded and organized before deciding to take on the responsibility of the managing the entire school. Yet, any student who meets the bare minimum grade point

Eye of the Editors

average, submits a general application, and collects a certain amount of signatures is given the opportunity to run as a valid candidate. As a result, some students who are truly unqualified for the job may enter and win the election, simply because they are popular. Furthermore, the candidates display a lack of effort to prove their qualities during their campaigns, especially during the lunchtime speeches. Most people keep it short rather than taking the time to state specic reasons for wanting the job. Instead, the voters should be provided with a description of the position and some of the candidates campaign promises. Due to this poor system, voters generally base their decision on how well he or she knows the candidate personally or the quality of the posters and giveaways. Most student voters do not consider the nominees work ethic, dedication, or any other characteristics that are needed for one to hold an ofcer position. In fact, a recent poll conducted by The Bulls Eye revealed that most students are not even aware of what the president is responsible for. Regardless, each student is expected to decide on the best nominee to serve the school for a year. The amateur candidates and the ignorant voters fail to uphold their responsibilities in the inadequate election system. If nothing changes, this cycle of misinformation and manipulation will continue.

Eye of the Editors discusses local issues that are relevant to Diamond Bar High School students. Statements and opinions expressed in the article herein are strictly those of the editors of The Bulls Eye. The view of the editors does not necessarily reect that of the entire staff.

Pro: The Train That Could

Claire Huang Asst. A&E Editor Recently, the California High-Speed Railroad Authority released a financial plan concerning the budget for the construction of a bullet train system that would establish a direct route from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The cost of the construction for the bullet train system has increased from the original $43 billion to $98.5 billion. As a result, the construction time will be extended for an additional 13 years, thus delaying the projects completion date to 2033. The plan will be put into action once the Legislature and Governor Jerry Brown approve of it in January 2012. Without the increase in budget, California would not be able to deal with the ination rates to successfully carry out the project. The arrangement will not only better California by helping citizens avoid heavy trafc, but it will also create job opportunities and help the environment by reducing carbon emissions. If more money is not invested into the budget for the construction, California is likely to build an additional 2,300 miles of highway, f o u r runways, a n d 11 5 airline gates insteadall for a total of approximately $171 billion. This would amount to twice the budget for the new bullet train plan, proving the CHSRAs arrangement to be the better alternative, even with the $55 billion increase. The use of the train system would also help

The use of the train system would also help the state gain more money and attract private capital.

Con: The Train That Cant

Colene Eng Asst. Editorial Editor The California High-Speed Rail Authority is requesting permission to ofcially start an ambitious railway project, which will launch the construction of a high-speed bullet train in California. However, a newlyrevised plan revealed the hefty expansion on the funding that California would need in order to make this bullet train a reality. The plan, which would double the original budget to $98 billion, is simply ludicrous, especially at a time when California lacks the money for such an uneconomical cause. Instead of increasing the already-sufficient budget in developing a bullet train that only a relatively small portion of Californians will be able to use, tax dollars should be allocated towards more pragmatic causes. The fact of the matter is that California is bankrupt, and there is no extra money for frivolous spending. Residents of California should not be forced to foot a bill that would only exacerbate their dire nancial situation. Recent s u r v e y s have shown that most Californians will only ride the train for less than 100 miles a n n u a l l y. Considering the high ticket prices, it is more than likely that the majority of the riders will be of the higher class who can afford such a luxury. Those in struggling nancial situations will still have to pay for the construction of the train, but will be unable to enjoy it.

the state gain more money and attract private capital, as more than $1 billion worth of revenue surplus from passengers tickets is expected to be generated a n n u a l l y. Without the extra money put towards the bullet train system, it would be difficult to cover the costs of construction. The bullet train would present many advantages for California. Californias population is estimated to increase from 38 million to 60 million over the course of the next 50 years. With this dramatic increase, the new plan would help alleviate trafc congestion citizens are forced to deal with daily. The bullet train

would also help the environment tremendously. Nearly 12.7 million barrels of oil would be saved annually, which would decrease environmental threats while reducing carbon emissions by more than three million tons. Furthermore, the construction would greatly benefit the job market: during the rst ve years, 100,000 jobs will be available and an additional one million jobs, such as train maintenance, are predicted to be generated afterwards. The CHSRA has proposed an economically realistic plan that comes with many advantages. With more money and time being put into the project, the train system will continue to improve California. Voters need to support this bill so that more job opportunities can be provided, pollution of the environment can be decreased, and the increasing population of California can begin to benet.

Out of the Box So...how bout them Bruins? Marcel Boubion

The Editorial Board invites The Bulls Eye readers to submit original commentary based on current events. All submitted work should be in accordance with the Editorial Policy in the staff box. Selected entries will be published in a subsequent issue of The Bulls Eye.

Editors-in-chief Ashley Ahn Jennifer Wang News Editor Jennifer Wang Asst. News Editors Prisca Kim Holly Liu Editorial Editor Marcel Boubion Editorial Cartoonist Nicole Ongpoy Asst. Editorial Editors Colene Eng Justin Park Feature Theme Editors Ruby Hwang Laura Moftt

THE BULLS EYE STAFF

Asst. Feature Editor Angie Zhang Sports Editor Rachel Halpert Asst. Sports Editor Winston Cho Photo Editor Diana Romero Asst. Photo Editors Stephanie Cota Xing Yen Quek Business Managers Michelle Lee Christine Song Asst. Business Manager Jenna Chay Staff Writers Emily Hwang Gloria Kim Vivian Tang Copy Editor Christine Song Advisor Doug List

Diamond Bar High School 21400 E. Pathnder Rd. Diamond Bar, CA 91765

The plan, which would double the original budget to $98 billion, is simply ludicrous.

The new train will not only harm California nancially, but it will also damage the environment. The CSHRA has not yet released a comprehensive environmental impact assessment, a report containing information about the risks that the transit system would impose upon the environment. With the dramatic rise of global warming in recent years, the state cannot afford to have our environment damaged by something unnecessary. Moreover, the proposed opening year for the train is 2033, at the very earliest. Because of the current recession, the cost of

materials and labor may sound temptingly cheap, however, by 2033, the cost will have dramatically increased. California can only afford projects that are immediately cost-effective, so waiting nearly two decades for transit-related developments is out of the question. Rather than making revenue, it is likely that California will fall into even bigger debt caused by the minimum 22year construction time that the project requires. Although this is a time of advanced technology, the bullet train system cannot yet be implemented. There is not enough money or resources available in order to develop such an untimely plan. The CSHRA should wait until the economic situation in California is better and should focus its attention on making the project more time-efficient and costeffective.

Asst. Feature Theme Editor Hanna Yi A&E Editor Austin Kong Asst. A&E Editors Sarah Cho Claire Huang Feature Editors Ashley Ahn Lea Chang

Editorial Policy The Bulls Eye is a public forum that welcomes the views of our readers. Letters to the Editor will be accepted only if they are signed. The author may, however, request anonymity. The staff reserves the right to edit letters without changing content. Forward letters to The Bulls Eye, Room 250.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Feature
Destinations
Angie Zhang Asst. Feature Editor Gloria Kim Staff Writer

THE BULLS EYE

Feature

Winter

Top-Notch

Santas

Winter Break is the time to have fun! If you are looking for a unique way to spend the time off, consider taking a trip to an exotic winter destination. There are countless locations that have many different traditions and attractions that are only available during the winter. Here we present just a few of the cool places located all around the world that will provide you with an exciting time.

If you are looking for a true winter experience, then I suggest that you travel to Jukkasjarvi, Sweden and stay at the Ice Hotel. Open every year from December to April, the Ice Hotel is entirely made of snow and you guessed it, ice! Yup, believe it or not,everything from the walls to the cups is made of ice. Upon checking in, you will be given sleeping bags and mittens to help you keep warm. Many rooms also have themes; for example, this year there was a Tron inspired room. These hotels are quickly becoming one of the most popular and unique winter destinations so do not miss out and take a trip there soon!

Do you love outdoor springs and cold weather? Then take a visit to the Blue Lagoon in Reykjavik, Iceland this winter break! The Blue Lagoon is a 10,000-square foot geothermal spa surrounded by snowcovered mountains. Although located in a cold area, the spas water temperature is over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, the water is known to help many skin conditions. In addition to the geothermal spa, there are many boiling mud pots located near the Blue Lagoon that can also be benecial to the skin. Depending on the season, you could be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights during your stay! Either way, Reykjavik will surely provide a once in a lifetime winter experience.

A festival of beautiful ice structures, the Harbin Ice Festival is one of the greatest sources of ice and snow culture in the world. This chilly festival is located in the capital of Heilongjiang, China, whose average winter temperature is -62.24 degrees Fahrenheit. The event ofcially starts on January 5, but luckily, exhibits often open earlier, so you might be able to catch them if you plan your trip right. Many sculptures, some of which depict faces and people, are created especially for this event. Additionally, the buildings are lit up with lights of many different colors, creating a beautiful sight for both rst time viewers and for annual visitors. Alpine skiing and winter swimming in the Songhua River are also common activities, so you will denitely not be bored during your stay there!

Dubai is a place that splendidly combines the perfect amount of winter and summer together. Located in the middle of a desert of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is a city where you can go on a desert safari one day and snowboarding the next. How do you accomplish such a feat? Well, Dubai offers many tour combinations that include dune bashing, camel riding, sand boarding, and even a dancing horse show! Once you have had your ll of hot weather, just head over to Ski Dubai, a gigantic indoor ski resort. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Ski Dubai also offers ice skating and tobogganing, all in one convenient location. As a must visit tour spot, Dubai will give visitors the most unique winter of all!

moniker Madness
Justin Park Asst. Editorial Editor At Diamond Bar High School, where the Asian population is at an all-time high, encountering multiple individuals sharing the same full name is notoriously commonplace. Unfortunately, these students with common monikers are faced with everyday confusions and mishaps. Here are two people who have generously decided to share some aspects of their life that just might help you tell them apart. Holly Liu Asst. News Editor

Sugar and Spice Nice Make Everything

Tis the season to be hungry? Christmas time is near and whether or not you celebrate, its familiar atmosphere is already here. To kick off the holiday season, I decided to fill my kitchen with the irresistibly delicious aroma of homemade sweets. But before I was able to plan out what I wanted to make, I realized that I would have to learn how to bake. In order to resolve this conflict, I quickly got on my computer and searched online for a recipe that sounded easy yet scrumptious. I reminded myself that I wanted a recipe that would encompass fun holiday flavors yet still be suitable enough to be classified as a simple dessert. Whenever I think about the holidays, there is no doubt that the warm avors of apple and cinnamon come to mind. So in order to satisfy my holiday craving, I chose a recipe for apple cinnamon buttermilk cake. At first, it did not sound very much like a holiday treat to me, but when I actually executed the recipe, the cake was delectable and brought memories of the holiday season. I geared up for work and dug out all the ingredients I would need. However, seeing as I am not kitchen savvy, a lot of my tools and ingredients had to be borrowed from friends and family. Once I had all the materials set, I was ready to work. With a mixer, creating the cake mix was no chore at all and I was done in about 20 minutes. Once I nished decorating the mix with apples, cinnamon

At one point in our lives, we believed that good ol Santa Claus worked all year long in the North Pole, busily preparing with his team of elves for the grand delivery on Christmas Eve. But did you know that Santas go to school? No, not the Santa from the sweet childhood tales, but the men in red suits and articial beards for whom children wait at malls during the holiday season. Today, as technology and society advance rapidly, even fake Santa Clauses are learning to upgrade their careers by attending Santa Schools. The Santa School was initially founded by Santa Victor Nevada, a former full-time Santa Claus in Canada. Believing that being a Santa was more than simply putting on a costume, Nevada initiated a class training Santas to become more skilled and procient in their job. The Santa School courses are three days long and are held once a year in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at the edge of the Rocky Mountains. Throughout the intensive weekend-long classes, student Santas learn the fundamentals of being a Santa Claus from Nevadas, All About Being Santa instruction manual, as well as receive agent services and free custom-made outts. The instructors include some of the most prominent gures from the lm, television, stage, advertising, and media industries who teach new skills and ways to entertain future clients. H o p e f u l l y, w i t h m o r e professionally trained Santas in our midst, this holiday season will be the most jolly of all!

DANIE

L KIM

Dubbed the Tall Daniel Kim among his peers, junior Daniel Chanyoung Kim is a Track star born in faraway Seoul, Korea on April 8, 1994. Named after the biblical gure, Daniel hopes to mature as an influential gure in the future while remaining faithful to God. When asked about his name, Daniel commented that he is happy with his name despite some confusions. Daniel recalled when the Yearbook committee of his middle school accidentally selected a different Daniel Kim as the winner of the Most Athletic. None of this seems to bother Daniel, however. He still thinks that his name is great!

Born on October 25, 1994 in the neighboring city of Rowland Heights, to a family of three, Daniel Woongsam Kim is definitely not your average Korean-American junior. Proudly hailed as Mole Kim or Molesis after his prominent birthmark, Daniel is a talented young golfer who prides himself on DBHS is not the only place holding being the one and a number of Daniel Kims! You can also only Daniel Mole catch a glimpse of a few celebrity gures Kim. Daniel, who was on the silver screen or making headlines. named by his mother, also revealed that even though golf is his passion, he is also an avid follower of rap music and football. In fact, if the given the chance, Daniel would like to Daniel J. Kim, Founder of Red Mango name himself after Calvin Johnson of the National Football Daniel Dae Kim, Actor League.

Apple Cinnamon Buttermilk Cake

Ingredients
1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), at room temperature 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg, at room temperature 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 cup peeled and chopped apple (I used one medium Cortland) heaping tablespoon of turbinado sugar extra cinnamon for sprinkling

powder, and raw sugar, I popped the cake pan into the oven, set the timer, and played the waiting game. Once the cake finished baking and cooling, it turned out a golden brown, and sparkled from the raw sugar. The aroma of the cake lled my kitchen, and it smelled absolutely delicious. After taking my rst bite, I was impressed with the avor. The apple taste was a bit lacking, but the cinnamon avor made up for it. The cake had a nice texture because it was less spongy and had more of a bread-like quality. Overall, I have to say that this cake definitely welcomed the holiday Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking season and w a r m e d spray (specifically, the kind with flour in it) or butter and flour the pan. my kitchen up. I would In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking recommend powder, cinnamon, and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with this recipe the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until pale and to anyone fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla and egg to the mixer and who needs to beat well. With the mixer on low, alternately add the dry ingredients make a quick and buttermilk in 3 additions, starting and ending with the dry dessert for a ingredients (so dry, buttermilk, dry, buttermilk, dry). Beat only small crowd. until just combined. The process was fun and Scrape the batter into the cake pan, smoothing the top with a rubber so easy spatula. Scatter the apple pieces evenly over the top of the cake batter that even then sprinkle evenly with raw sugar. Finally, sprinkle lightly with people who cinnamon. have never baked before Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick will have inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for no trouble ten minutes, and then turn it onto a wire rack to cool. folllowing the recipe.

A&E

THE BULLS EYE

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

rivals is a franchise made by Electronic Arts known as Battlefield. Just like that of Infinity Ward, EAs Battlefield It has become a tradition was first released in 2002 and for the biggest video game resulted in seven more sequels franchises to release their hyped with many subsequels to go sequels towards the end of the along with them. Battlefields year. This year, fans and gamers reception has been generally were offered sequels to two of positive and the greatest shares a w a r f a r e gameplay games of similar to all time, that of Call Battlefield and of Duty. EAs Call of Duty. latest release T h e Battlefield 3 original Call sold 5 million of Duty was copies upon released on its first week October 29, on game 2003 and was s h e l v e s developed which falls by Infinity short in Ward. Upon comparison its release, to COD: the games M o d e r n revolutionary Warfare 3. qualities to I n warfare games Gunning down the enemy...is just a daily activity Courtesy of images.itreviews.com comparison, caught the eyes of many new fans and critics. copies in the United States and the Battlefield franchise offers Call of Duty received Game of the United Kingdom alone. The an intense gameplay with mind the Year awards from multiple game offers improved graphics blowing graphics while the websites and organizations and and a new killstreak system in Call of Duty franchise boasts eventually developed a large order to balance and improve the it multiplayer qualities and fanbase and support. As a result, gameplay of its predecessors. In its indepth storyline. Each the Call of Duty name has gained addition, gamers will be offered game has its strong points its place as a consistent and the chance to take part in the that ultimately comes downs to reliable franchise in providing Call of Duty: Elite online system the gamers preference. Fans gamers with warfare games of that brings COD players around who enjoy playing with friends the highest quality. Infinity ward the world together to share locally and also playing through will go on to release six more game statistics, provide them a beautiful storyline should go sequels by November 9th 2010. with social-networking options, with Call of Duty. On the flip One year prior to the release and also allow them to access side, fans who want their guns, of Call of Duty: Black Ops, InfTinity downloadable content on a weapons, and landscapes to look as realistic as possible Ward had managed to sell more monthly basis. than 55 million copies of the Call One of Call of Dutys biggest should go with Battlefield. Austin Kong A&E Editor of Duty franchise which comes out to a $3 billion revenue. This year, Infinity Ward completed its world reknowned Modern Warfare series by releasing the seventh sequel to the original Call of Duty, COD: Modern Warfare 3. Within 24 hours, the game managed to sell 6.5 billion

Arts & Entertainment Shop Wars of Warfare Til Your Connection

Ruby Hwang Feature Theme Editor Fashion is always changing, so it only makes sense that our means of obtaining clothes is evolving as well. While fast fashion retail stores such as Forever 21 and H&M are usually the first choice for hopeful fashionistas with a desire to show off their style, an increasing demand for unique clothing has led to the rise of small online boutiques. Many can be found locally, in California The top players in this field are sites such as ASOS, the largest United Kingdombased online store, and ModCloth, an expensive online vintage clothing retailer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are also gaining recognition in the fashion world through stylists and magazine spreads. Nevertheless, small California-based online stores

Drops
like Threadsence, based in Fullerton, are also becoming increasingly more popular. Large companies including Amazon and eBay have attempted to create their own online retailer stores with little success. These sellers take designer labels and put them on sale in separate boutiques, but few of them have been successful. This is because part of the allure of small boutiques is the feeling of exclusivity that comes with the fact that boutiques are not as popular as regular stores. In addition, the clothing that larger companies put on sale are not unique or one-of-a-kind. They can easily be bought at a department store or shopping mall. There are endless choices for boutiques online, one to suit everyones style. If you are tired of wearing the same clothes as everyone else, these boutiques are sure to be the next staple in your outfit.

From Paper to Pixels

ballpoint pen so that it is more familiar to the user. It is also equipped with Wacom Wacom will be releasing its pressure sensing technology latest product, the Inkling, during which gives the pen 1,024 levels mid-November. The Inkling of sensitivity. In addition, the is a digital sketch pen and Inkling uses ultrasonic and receiver that captures sketches infrared technology. and strokes by recording Along with the Inkling, each layer. Using the Inkling consumers will also receiver Sketch Manager Software, the the Inkling sketch pen, a consumer is able to rechargeable pen transfer the completed battery, five pen ink drawing onto the cartridges, a charging computer and export case, a receiver, a it into various editing rechargeable receiver programs. battery, and the Inkling The Inkling is one of Sketch Manager a kind and allows users application, all for the to sketch drawings with price of $199. The advanced technology pen and receiver are while maintaining the able to be recharged feel of the classic pen simultaneously in the and paper. To begin, compact charging care, the user must attach which makes the kit the receiver on top of convenient to carry a piece of paper or around. The pen is sketchpad. After the able to work for about Wacom hits them hard...with the Inkling. attachment, the user is 15 hours while the Courtesy of photoshopdaily.co.uk able to draw while the receiver will work for receiver records the drawing, Software, users may transport about eight hours after charging stroke by stroke. The receiver is sketches into various programs the Inkling for at least three able to record up to 50 strokes such as Adobe Photoshop, hours. The Inkling will be an in total and may be adjusted Illustrator, Autodesk Sketchbook ideal product for artists and for either right-handed or left- Pro, and Autodesk Sketchbook designers who enjoy sketching handed users. New layers may Designer. out their drafts on paper and be created simply by pressing Conveniently, the Inkling being able to perfect the drafts the New Layer Button on the is able to draw like a standard on computer. Claire Huang Asst. A&E Editor receiver. Once the drawing is complete, the receiver will be able to play back the drawing process step by step. There is also a scrubber feature available which isolates layers into their own parts. The receiver can be connected to a Personal Computer or Mac by using a Universal Serial Bus. Using the Inkling Sketch Manager

Spirited Away
Sarah Cho Asst. A&E Editor was released over two decades ago in 1986. The film follows the adventures of a young boy and girl in their quest to find a floating castle. It has become the favorite of many film fanatics and is regarded as the movie that revolutionized the animated film industry. The second film shown, Spirited Away was an Academy Award winner for Best Animated Film. The animated feature also

Ghiblis 8th film and one of its most respected and loved. Studio Ghibli was founded The Los Angeles County in 1985 by Myaazaki along with Museum of Art recently hosted a Isao Takahata, and a producer, film screening of a few of Hayao Toshio Suzuki. The studio has Miyazakis iconic films that were since become wildly successful created with his film company, and has garnered a large Studio Ghibli. The showing following of diehard fans. It has was titled a Spotlight on Studio produced 18 full length feature Ghibli and was held at the Los films including the beloved, My Angeles County Museum of Art. Neighbor Totoro and Princess The film screening showcased Mononoke. Movies produced a few of Hayao by Ghibli have Miyazakis iconic become famous films which were for its magical created by his film and strange company. plots, memorable The screening characters, was part of a larger and stunning event called Film landscapes. Independent at Studio Ghiblis LACMA which animation style is spanned over easily recognized the entire month as is its use of of November heartfelt emotions and focused on that touch the various films made viewers soul. The from a variety of film production independent c o m p a n y film companies. has reached Most of the films international fame shown were small and has become budget and less a cultural icon of known. Spotlight the 20th and 21st on Studio Ghibli centuries. was the last Spotlight on and most highly Ghibli attracted anticipated part of A stroll down memory lane...with a director of great fame. many to LACMA a highly celebrated Courtesy of guardian.co.uk on the night of independent film November 26th won a Golden Bear for Best proving Miyazakis iconic status celebration. LACMA screened two of Picture at the Berlin Film Festival. as a successful filmmaker. Miyazakis most famous films, Spirited Away tells the story of a Studio Ghibli has truly earned Castle in the Sky and Spirited young girl and her adventures in a position as one of the most Away. Both films were shown a mysterious, supernatural world influential and beloved film with the original Japanese full of monsters, witches, and production companies in history. dialogue and English subtitles ghosts. The film was released at The event provided fans in order to preserve the integrity the beginning of the new century the opportunity to walk down in 2001, but is still considered to memory lane and enjoy films of the movies. Castle in the Sky was be one of the best animated films from their childhood. Fans were Studio Ghiblis debut film and of the 21st century. It is Studio given the chance to reminisce.

to LACMA

Stringing Back Marionette Comedy

the theater. The movie brought the beloved and well-known puppets back onto the big screen and the spotlight. The film was highly anticipated by fans and critics alike. The film has been well received, so far grossing $44.4 million at the box office. The success of the film has inspired a renewed interest in the franchise proving that the famous puppets have the ability to hold interest over generations. The Muppets were first created in 1954 by Jim Henson. The characters were immensely successful and even earned their own TV show in 1976 titled, The Muppet Show. The show ran

Sarah Cho Asst. A&E Editor The Muppets, a Walt Disney movie, came out in theaters nationwide Thanksgiving weekend. The movie follows Walter, the worlds biggest Muppets fan, and his companions in their quest to stop Tex Richman, a villain who plans to drill the Muppet Theater down in order to get more oil in order to benefit himself. To prevent the oilman from succeeding, The heroes help Kermit the Frog reunite the Muppets in order to stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever in order to raise funds to save

until 1981, attracting audiences of all ages and airing a total of 120 episodes. The puppets popularity led to the creation of several movies starring the Muppets. They have been featured in a total of nine movies including The Great Muppet Caper and The Muppets Wizard of Oz. Since their start in the mid 20th century, the Muppets have gained an enormous fan base and acclaim from critics everywhere. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and their friends have become some of the most recognizable and enduring characters of the century. Jim Hensons legacy has lived on.

10

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Advertisement

THE BULLS EYE

Advertisement

Sports

Pro: The Tim Tebow Train

Austin Kong A&E Editor In the 2011-2012 National Football League season, there have been unprecedented feats in the quarterback positions in the leagues various teams. Carson Palmer of the Cincinnati Bengals was traded to the Oakland Raiders, the Minnesota Vikings wasted millions on former Washington Redskins quarterback Donavan McNabb, and the Indianapolis Colts lost Peyton Manning to injury. However, the change that had the biggest impact on a team was the replacement of Kyle Orton with Tim Tebow as the starting quarterback of the Denver Broncos. Prior to 2010, the Broncos were plagued with countless years of wasted drafts picks and horrible coaching, and just as fans started to believe that they wasted another pick on a young quarterback from Florida State University, Tebow proved that their choice in the 2010 draft was one of the franchises greatest ever. The Broncos went into the season with new head coach John Fox who decided to stick with Orton, whose win percentage was lower than 50%, as their starting quarterback. The team went on to win only one out of their rst four games of the season and fans began to question the offensive direction of the team. Finally, Fox waived Orton and replaced him with their second string quarterback, Tebow. Since the decision, the Broncos won ve out of their next six games. Thus far, he has thrown for a total of 852 yards this season, eight touchdowns, and has ran six touchdowns of his own showing that the quality that sets him

Sports
the Detroit Lions, the Broncos could not manage to pull a win, but they went on to win ve consecutive games under the leadership of Tebow, putting them back in the hunt for the American Football Conference West title. Critics condemn his unconventional style of play because of his lack of throwing ability but fail to notice his passer rating of 102.6 and 149.3 against the San Diego Chargers and Minnesota Vikings respectively. However, he still has his running ability even when his pass game becomes limited. In the game against the Chargers, Tebow ran the ball for 22 attempts and gained 67 yards for the Broncos. A quarterback has not ran that many attempts since 1950. People criticize Tebow for his unconventional style of playing the quarterback position. Despite this, Tebow continues to rack up points and generate wins for the Broncos. Whatever the case, one thing is for certain: Its Tebow Time in Denver Colorado.

THE BULLS EYE

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

11

Tebow ran the ball for 22 attempts and gained 67 yards for the Broncos. A QB has not ran that many attempts since 1950.

Con: Tebow Trainwreck

running the ball makes him an inefcient quarterback. Tebows supporters may argue that he runs for an average of 5.8 yards per carry, but the reality is that Tebow is forced to run the ball because he has no passing game. He is nothing more than a gloried runningback. Considered the three best quarterbacks in the league, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Aaron Rodgers are completing 65.8%, 70.2%, 71.8% of their passes respectively compared to the 45.5% of Tebow. Each of them have also thrown for approximately 3000 more yards this season alone. Tebow will never be an elite quarterback in the NFL if he does not develop a passing game.

apart from other quarterbacks is his running ability. Tebow has ran the ball 78 times while gaining a ridiculous 455 yards, making his average yards per carry more than the teams starting running back. There is no doubt that Tebows athletic addition to the Bronco offense has made a substantial impact on the teams effectiveness in generating wins. In his rst start of the season, Tebow played against the Miami Dolphins. With only ve minutes left in the game and the Broncos trailing 15-0, Tebow rallied the offense and managed to pull off spectacular comeback win with a eld goal in overtime. In his next game against

Winston Cho Asst. Sports Editor With the National Football League playoffs quickly approaching, there has been a substantial amount of debate regarding the line-ups of Super Bowl contending teams. Among these controversial teams are the Denver Broncos which has garnered a 7-5 record after its victory over the Minnesota Vikings on December 4. The Broncos four game winningstreak has been credited to starting quarterback Tim Tebow who has a 6-1 record as a starter this year. However, the media has misled the fans into believing that Tebow is the reason for its newfound success. Tebow drastically lacks the most signicant skill in a quarterbacks arsenal, passing ability. This combined with his natural propensity for

Tebow will never be an elite quarterback in the NFL if he does not develop a passing game.

Despite playing limited minutes his rookie season, Tebow has failed to show improvement in his passing game since being inserted into the starting lineup. In addition to his throwing ability, Tebow also lacks in several more areas of his game. He does not have the clutchness of Brady, the leadership of Brees, or the eld vision of Rodgers. Tebow must learn to adapt and add to his game to repeat their success in the NFL. The Broncos have been playing very well as of late, but Tebow should not be given all of the credit. The majority should be given to the defense and the coaching staff, most notably the new head coach

John Fox. Once the team found the right line-up it was only a matter of execution and team chemistry. The only reason why the Broncos are 5-1 with Tebow starting is because they have been giving up 8 less points per game since then. The Broncos played tough defense in the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins on October 23 when they came back from 15 down with only ve minutes left in regulation. Even more notable is the fact that they have given up only one touchdown in the fourth quarter in the past six games. The identity of the Broncos is not its quarterback but its tight defense. Tebow has the potential to be a star in the NFL if he works on the passing aspects of his game. However, as of now he is nothing more than a secondstring quarterback who needs to stop tebowing and start passing.

Athlete of the Month:

Carly Simpson
on her school work. This year, Simpson has a full plate on her hands with four rigorous Advanced Placement courses including AP Calculus I, AP Economics, and AP Literature. She is also only one of three students enrolled in AP Spanish Literature. Even with all of these tough classes, S i m p s o n manages to attend golf practice ve times a week. Throughout her high school career, She has been on the Principals Honor Roll each semester. Her favorite subject is math because she thinks it is easy. Simpsons academic strategy is to focus on her homework and complete each assignment with a full understanding. During her free time, Simpson enjoys bike riding with her family. She can bike ride for about 25 miles nonstop and has even twice ridden from Yorba Linda to Huntington

Prisca Kim Asst. News Editor As a two-year varsity girls golf captain with a 4.6 weighted grade point average, senior Carly Simpson is truly the whole package. Simpson is a four-year member of the varsity golf team but amazingly did not begin playing until her freshmen year. Before Simpson began playing golf, she played softball for nine years in the Diamond Bar Girls Softball League. Simpsons family inuenced her to start playing golf for both the school team and leagues outside of school. [Golf] has directed me into my future path of playing college golf. Also, I have made lifelong friends from being on the high schools golf team, commented Simpson. She not only cares for her own performance on the course, but as captain, also serves as the foundation for the team. Throughout the years, Simpson has achieved feats on the golf course. She made First-Team All League for three years and competed individually in the California Interscholastic Federation for the past three years. When Simpson is not playing golf, she concentrates

Beach. During her freshman and sophomore year, Simpson also sang in the schools Diamondtones choir. Recently, Simpson accepted an offer to attend the University of Nevada, Reno on a golf scholarship. She was offered various scholarships from schools including Sacramento State University, University of Northern Colorado, and the University of Minnesota. I appreciate the fact that they consider me a great candidate for their golf program, stated Simpson. After much thought and debate, She nally took a campus visit and chose to sign with the University of Nevada, Reno. Even though Simpson sealed the deal with Reno, she plans on nishing off her senior year strong, both on and off the golf course. [I look forward to] improving my golf game, getting a great education, [and] making lifelong friends, shared Simpson. As both a student and a golf player, Simpson is a hardworking individual who puts in her full effort to be successful.

12

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Sports

THE BULLS EYE

Sports