VOLUME XXX, ISSUE VI

The Bulls Eye

INSIDE THIS ISSUE
SAVE THE LAST DANCE Think we dont have enough school dances? Well, we agree. Flip the pages to see what we have to say about this. Please see page 5. I SCREAM ICE CREAM Havent had any luck finding an old-fashioned ice cream parlor? Well, youre in luck. A Farrells just opened up in Brea. Read all about it. Please see page 8. MILLION DOLLAR VIEW Did you know that you can make money off Youtube? Keep reading to find out how Ray William Johnson made a million dollars. Please see page 9.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL

WINTER WINNERS Winter sports may have come to an end, but weve got you covered. Turn the pages to review all the highlights of the season. Please see page 12.

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NEWS ANALYSIS

Turnitin Becomes More Commonly Used for College Applications

Schools are now turning towards Turnitin, a website dedicated to scanning documents for plagiarism, to verify the originality of personal essays. Holly Liu Asst. News Editor An applicant to the University of California Los Angles Anderson School of Management was rejected after submitting his essay, which was found to be plagiarized. The applicants words were phrased in the same manner as a 2003 Boston Universitys Master of Business Administration program applicants essay, which was posted online. As events similar to this become excessively prevalent, schools including UCLA and Stanford University are now turning towards Turnitin, a website dedicated to scanning documents for plagiarism, to verify the originality of personal essays this year for incoming freshmen. Turnitin was first used in schools to check for plagiarism by comparing academic essays to websites, books, and other sources of media. However, a few years ago Turnitin was able to compare essays with previously submitted essays as well. Turnitin reveals the percentage of material that has been plagiarized and assist the colleges in determining whether or not the copying was [Please see PLAGIARISM on page 2]

FUNDRAISE: A portion of the proceeds was donated directly to DBHS while 20 percent went to the Hispanic Organization of Parents for Education which organized the event. Sarah Cho Asst. A&E Editor Diamond Bar High School had its first ever carnival in its parking lot this past weekend from Friday, February 17 to Sunday, February 19. The carnival doubled as both a celebration for DBHS 30 year anniversary and as a fundraising opportunity. A portion of the proceeds was donated directly to DBHS while 20 percent went to the Hispanic Organization of Parents for Education which organized the event. Diana Hernandez, vice president of HOPE, comments, What were trying to do is to give scholarships to our seniors. We hope this fundraiser will allow us to do that. Clubs, organizations, and teams all benefitted from hosting booths of various sorts. There was a Football Toss game booth hosted by the schools football team and a hockey game put on by the wrestling team. Track and Field held a game booth where customers could win a gold fish by throwing a ping pong ball into jars of water. The swim team hosted a game booth where prizes could be won by throwing baseballs at a stack of milk bottles. Various organizations also sold a variety of foods. Among them was the Technology Student Association, who sold

DBHS Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Multicultural Carnival in the Parking Lot

720 degrees of pure dizziness...At the carnival, the Sky Diver among many rides, was a popular attraction for the crowd that attended the event. Stephanie Cota teriyaki chicken and boba milk tea. Senior Michael Zhu of the club stated, I think [the carnival] is a great opportunity for fundraising. The carnival featured a variety of mechanical rides including bumper cars and a ferris wheel. There was no entry fee, but each ride required a $1 ticket. Tickets were offered at a discount from the United Student Body before the event. 10 tickets were sold for $8. A variety of live entertainment was provided with a range of student performances including DBHS cheerleaders. There was also live music from musicians including teen singer, Jamie Beeman; Senior James Powell served as a disc jockey on Friday. Freshman Calvin Chung commented, Im having a lot of fun. The rides are amazing. Everybody looks like theyre having fun. The school partnered with Ted Holcomb of Fiesta de Carnival Productions in order to bring the rides and games to DBHS. Hernandez explained, [The carnival] is multicultural [due to] all of the [different] families coming together. Its something to offer to the community and brings the whole district together.

United Student Body Hosts Performing Farewell Concert Arts Week with a Multitude of Events by Justo Lamas
ENCORE: Lamas performs more than 100 concerts every year throughout the country, and sings in different styles, including rock, traditional, folk and ballads. His music appeals to many students. Katlyn Lee Contributing Staff Writer Justo Lamas, an Argentinean singer, will be returning to Diamond Bar High School one last time for his final concerts Lo Mejor de Mi. The show will take place tomorrow February 28, and Friday, February 29, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the school theater. The singer announced his last tour and decided to leave the stage after 15 years of traveling and performing in America. For his last show, Lamas will be singing a collection of songs, some written by him and others composed by famous Spanish singers. Lamas also blends in a diversity of unique compositions, switching from fast-pace songs such as Bidi Bidi Bom Bom and Magdelena to slow, heartwarming pieces such as Tu Puedes and Con La Fuerza de un Campen. Besides performing a variety of classics and new-hits, Lamas will also be playing interactive games with the audience. There will be music, Austin Kong A&E Editor

F E S T I V I T I E S : To m o r r o w, Michael Alvarado and Charissa Ray will make a guest performance during lunch. On Friday, there will be an Awards Show themed rally.

This week, Diamond Bar High Schools United Student Body is hosting the annual Performing Arts Week. Each day consists of different events in celebration of the students and faculty that are part of the schools performing arts. On Tuesday, February 21, USB held an pizookie giveaway during lunch. Students with a designated wristband, provided by USB, were able to receive a pizookie. Teachers were given the wristbands and also a list of performing arts students for their fourth period class on the Friday prior to this week, so that the performing art students would have them by Tuesday. Today during lunch, USB held a lunchtime activity called Musical Chairs. Leaders and teachers from their respective performing arts group gathered in the lunch area to play a game of musical chairs, and after each contestant was eliminated, he or she had to play a game of Truth or Dare, as a form of

Picking Pizookies...Students in Performing Arts line up to receive their free dessert during lunch in the USB room. Xing Yen Quek punishment. [It was exciting] to see the teachers that we don't regularly see at lunchtime events, interacting with some of their most involved students, commented junior USB Commissioner of Performing Arts Erin Mendez. The winners of the activity were given a basket that was filled with an [Please see PERFORM on page 3]

entertainment and student interactions, said Spanish Club Advisor Marco Leal. He added, Last year, he brought three or four students on stage, and they had to try to keep a soccer ball in the air. He also had tongue twisters and trivia, such as guessing the capital of Argentina. The DBHS Dance Team will be dancing to Baila Conmigo, and ten singers, chosen through an audition, will also be performing with Lamas during the concert. I feel special and honored to be dancing in Justo Lamas concert, especially because this is his farewell concert. Not everyone gets the chance to perform with him, said freshman Rachel Mao, a dancer from the Dance Team. During intermission, Spanish club will be selling snacks, such as cookies and chips, and beverages outside the theater. Due to flight arrangements, Lamas will not be able to sell his merchandise this year. However, after the concert, students will have the opportunity to meet Lamas, take photos with him, and get his autograph. Lamas performs more [Please see CONCERT on page 2]

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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On Target
SMARTEN UP Excellent grades, loads of extra-curriculars, and weekly church service: nothing you cant handle right? Well, if you think you have what it takes to be named a top student in your grade, go pick up an application in the USB room promptly. Show us what you got by making the Top 10 students of your grade level. Top 10 applications are out on Wednesday, February 29. WALK IT OUT Or maybe run it out? Either way, its that time of year again. The third annual Walnut Valley Annual 5k Run-Walk and 1k Fun-Run is coming up. There will be plenty of new and familiar faces, so join in on the fun for either a relaxed walk or a rigorous work out. For those athletes out there, challenge yourself and see if you can get first place. For those of you who are not that big on running, consider this a fun walk where you can spend some time with your friends. For you competitive spirits, there will also be prizes and awards avaliable! Make sure to attend this event because all the profits go towards funding the WVUSD! Dont miss out, come one and come all for an awesome day! WVUSD 5k/1k Run-Walk is on Sunday, March 4. LOUD AND PROUD All kinds of fun-tasticly exciting activities are coming up on Spirit Week. Start out the week by wearing your jammies on Pajama Day. Then on Tuesday, discover your inner nerd on Nerd Day. Get with your friends to find your perfect match on Twin Day! On Thursday, put on your hairy mustache and finally, on Friday, max out your expression for school pride by wearing purple for Brahma Pride Day. Express your school spirit and get all of your friends involved, after all, the more the merrier! Spirit Week is from Monday, March 5, to Friday, March 9. THE LEPRECHAUN CRAZE Do you like the color green? Well, whether or not you do, be sure to wear green on St. Patrick's Day! If you don't, be prepared to be pinched or hatch a thorough escape plan. St. Patrick's Day is coming soon so test your luck and see what you might find on this very lucky day. Perhaps youll spot a four-leaf clover or wake up to a colorful rainbow. Whatever it may be, this is a day where you definitely want to keep your eyes open for any interestingly lucky opportunities that may come by your way! St. Patrick's Day is on Saturday, March 17. HIBERNATION TIME Don't you love being able to sleep a little longer than usual or grabbing breakfast with your friends at a nearby coffee stop? Well, late start is almost here! Here is your chance to retain some more energy after pulling all of those all-nighters. Make sure you take advantage of this day by allowing your body to stock up on some sleep. If youre not big on sleeping in, wake up early and use the time to catch up on some homework. Spend this day wisely and don't let your teachers catch you with sleepy eyes. Late Start is on Tuesday, March 20. WRAP IT UP DIRECTORS Lights, camera, action! For all you future directors, don't forget that the film festival contest deadline is coming up soon! Don't wait until the last minute to begin creating your video. Start planning and preparing for your commercial, movie trailer, music video, or short film now. This contest could be a great and unique experience for all you who are passionate for filming. Film Festival Deadline is on Saturday, March 28. Come one, come all...Freshmen visit a variety of booths to learn about the various clubs and play games that the each booth provided for the students. Michelle Lee

INTRODUCE: Freshmen Remix was focused around a skit about a girl named Nicole, who wanted to join the circus after she was amazed by a circus performance. The skit included popular songs. Jennifer Wang Editor-in-Chief

Class of 2015 Attends CarnivalThemed Freshmen Remix in the Gym

groups. All Male, Dance Team, Drumline, Marquis, and Song all performed in the rally-like event. DBHS Principal Catherine Real, made a five-minute speech encouraging students to become active in clubs, performing arts, service organizations, and sports. She shared, High school goes by really fast so have fun [and] get involved in clubs and organizations. We have a lot of great clubs and organizations here to help you do that. DBHS Athletics Director, Kurt Davis gave a speech about the sports on campus, emphasizing the numerous sports achievements this year. Yearbook Editors-in-Chief also made announcements about their course. Besides the speeches and the performances, Link Crew had a competition between five freshmen boys and five freshmen girls. In order to win, one side had to pop balloons faster than the other; however, the only way they could pop the balloons was by hugging the designated Link Crew member. The show ended with a concluding speech by Freshmen Class President Daniel Chai. After the small rally, students were given the opportunity to walk around the gym and sign up for clubs. These clubs included Active Caring Talent, Amnesty International, Best Buddies, Calliope, DB National Honor Society, DBS Music, Game Club, Girls League, Junior State of America, Key Club, Leo Club, Make-A-Wish, Pencils of Promise, Spanish Club, and Technology Student Association. Every club had their own tables where they set up interactive games. Leo club had a monkey-toss game booth. Winners received angry bird pens. [The turnout] was really good. People keep coming and we just keep telling them to join. They have fun and they get a prize, stated Leo Club President senior Katrina Chan. Amnesty International had a dart-board game. [Our game] brought a bunch of people over and they all signed up so well get a bunch of people on the e-mail list and hopefully, they will show up, shared Amnesty International President junior Arjan Sindhu. Along with the numerous

Multiple DBHS Performing Arts Groups Place High

A P P R E C I AT E : W i t h t h e beginning of a new spring season, each group diligently prepares for upcoming competitions and performances to successfully conclude the school year. Gloria Kim Staff Writer Diamond Bar High Schools performing arts programs, some including, All Male, Cheer, Choir, Color Guard, Dance Team, Drama, Drumline, and Song has consistently displayed its outstanding ability by winning multiple competitions. With the beginning of a new spring season, each group diligently prepares for upcoming competitions and performances. DBHS dance department placed first in both divisions in their first competition of the season, held at El Dorado High School on February 11. The dancing was really strong and they represented Diamond Bar well. The reaction from the judges and audience was overwhelmingly positive and the students were happy with the results, commented dance teacher Janna Lindenberg. On Saturday, Feb. 18 All Male placed first while the entire Dance Team also took home first place. Both are preparing to participate in a national competition at the Anaheim Convention Center held in March. Cheer and Song recently competed at Spirit Spectacular and Regional competitions. At the Spirit Spectacular both cheer and song placed second. At regionals, the Song team ranked first and cheer ranked third, topping many of the competitive teams in the state. The Drama department has recently converted its drama room to a black box theater where students will be putting on their very first drama production called The Nerd, directed by math teacher Les Schaefer. The advanced drama is also gearing up for the annually held Fullerton competition in March. Participating in a competition held at Monrovia High School last week,

Diamond Bar High School Link Crew organized Cirque de Link, this years Freshmen Remix, as a way of promoting more extra-curricular involvement among students. The event was held in the gym on Friday, February 17, and was enhanced by the numerous circus posters and dressed-up Link Crew Leaders. The event opened up with a performance from Richards Band and continued with a fourminute show from Color Guard. Freshmen Remix was focused around a skit about a girl named Nicole, who wanted to join the circus after she was amazed by a circus performance. The skit incorporated lyrics from popular hits such as Gives You Hell by All American Rejects and Blah Blah Blah by Kesha. It also weaved together the showcases made by various performing arts

activities going on, Link Crew also had a food sale. Freshmen could purchase food tickets and pick up the foods at the amphitheater. Some of the foods that were sold included boba, churros, and cotton candy. It is going to be a quick [process] and we dont have to deal with money. They just have to give us their ticket and they will get their food, explained Link Crew Activities Director senior Kim Perfecto. The remix took place during fifth and sixth period and was only opened to the class of 2015. Preparations took approximately two months and consisted of constant meetings and rehearsals. I feel like the freshmen had a really good time and we put on a great show and everyone was really into it and there was a lot of love and happiness. I definitely think organization is always something we can improve on but at the end of the day, you do the best you can and my favorite part was probably the skit. It was really cute and we wrote it by ourselves so seeing it performed was really great, commented Link Crew Vice President senior Amni AlKachak. CONCERT, from page 1

Drumline placed second out of 16 contestants, and Performing Arts Concert Percussion placed first out of four groups. They are looking forward to the competition at Valencia High School on March 1. Color guard also competed in their first competition of the season in Ceres, California placing first out of 15 competitors. Last weekend they placed second for the Scholastic A division in the competition held at Arcadia High School. Meanwhile, Marquis won first place in eight years at the Brea competition. At the competition at Burbank High School, they took fourth place. Marquis and Solitaire are doing really well and they are geared up to really winning this year were hoping to win as many competitions as we can, stated choir teacher, Patty Breitag. She continued, but our bottom line is to perform with excellence and have a good time because these are memories that they can have for the rest of their lives.

than 100 concerts every year throughout the country, and sings in different styles, some including rock, traditional, folk and ballads. On the other hand, he composes his own songs and also records traditional songs, such as Eres T and De Colores. To get students excited for the concert, various Spanish teachers played Lamass songs and incorperated many of them in games, competitions, and lessons. Our Spanish teachers prepare their students for the concert in several ways, depending on the class. We intentional. For this reason, more than 100 schools in the United States have been using Turnitin on personal statements of college applications. It is estimated that 15 percent of students that turn in their applications to Turnitin plagiarize. In fact, just in UCLA, 52 college applicants were rejected due to plagiarism that was caught by Turnitin. Due to the high percentage of students who hire private tutors and purchase pre-written

show Justos video he made at our theater back in 2003 for a textbook company, explaned Spanish Club Advisor Chris Buccola. She adds, Hes a dynamic performer and its neat to see him on our stage, even though the students are from some years ago. He also tells a bit about his life story in the video. Spanish club officers had a club meeting a week before the concert to introduce Lamas to the members. During the meeting, they had a kareoke session and played musical chairs to Lamas songs in the Golden Horseshoe. At the end of the meeting, members essays for the application, many colleges have become skeptical about the integrity of students and believe that turning towards Turnitin may help alleviate the problem. There are also colleges that refuse to use Turnitin due to the high costs each year. However, using the Turnitin system will actually save time for people that work in the admissions office. Colleges who have adopted Turnitin found it easier to narrow

enjoyed apple empanadas. The officers also went around the various spanish classrooms two weeks before the event to sell tickets and promote the concert. Tickets were $13 for non-Spanish Club members and $12 for club members. The concert was open to DBHS students as well as Walnut High School students. We expect that all the students who attend will be enthusiastic, appreciative of Hispanic culture, and theyll come away with a positive message about how to live their lives in spite of any obstacles, added Buccola. PLAGIARISM, from page 1 down student selection by easily distinguish the applicants who do not have integrity. Using Turnitin will also discourage students from being dishonest. Despite student protests against the use of Turnitin, the executive director of Common Application, a service used by more than 400 schools, has announced that there is a high possibility that submitting to Turnitin will be required for incoming college freshmen in the year of 2013.

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USB and Various Organizations Promote Valentines Day Through Activities and Grams
LOVE: During lunchtime, an activity was held where couples from each grade level raced to get a pink balloon from their feet to their lips without the use of their hands. Colene Eng Asst. Editorial Editor In celebration of Valentines Day, a variety of clubs on campus participated in sales of Valentine grams for the week prior. On the day, February 14, United Student Body hosted a variety of events to get every student and teacher on campus involved. Clubs that sold grams included the Anime Club and Easter Seals. Girls League also sold Valentine Plush grams along with red or white carnations. The grams were delivered on Valentines Day during fourth period. In the morning, the members in USB passed out pink and red clothespins that symbolized love. As students walked into the campus, they were greeted with a Happy Valentines Day, a smile, and instructions to pass the love and pin the clothespin on another person they cared about. Fourth-period classes were also encouraged to wear one article of pink or red clothing. Teachers with 100 percent participation were then entered in a drawing. The winning class that was drawn out of a hat received Hersheys Kisses. During lunchtime, an activity was held where couples from each grade level raced to get their respective balloons from their feet to their lips without the use of their hands. The winners were senior couple Deborah Kim and Joey Lee and junior pair Trent Grinham and Melissa Leanda. Both couples won movie tickets to have a date with their partner. Afterwards, a catwalk was opened to anyone to show their spirit and clothespins. Participants received a free donut from Krispy Kreme as well as chocolate kisses. [USB] really wanted to find a way to bring the school closer together which is our ultimate and personal goal for this year, said junior USB Commissioner of Social Activities Lauren Pak. She continued, We thought by Passing the Love, we would be able to create an overall more caring atmosphere on campus where students as well as teachers are given more opportunities to interact with each other and show their appreciation, In order to get the whole school involved, USB posted a poll asking students what questions they wanted asked during the couple interviews. The winning question was: whats the one weird but cute thing you love about him or her? It was a crazy fun and exciting day for me and I am so very thankful that everything worked out for everyone! I think there is always so much room for improvement and more ways for us [junior Eric Choi and Pak] to grow as Commissioners of Social Activities, commented Pak. She added, we are always open to new ideas and suggestions as well as to the voices of fellow students to make this year amazing and unforgettably special.

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Loves in the air...Sophomores Bill Kwai and Gabby Capipon juniors Trent Grinham and Melissa Leanda (left to right respectively) compete in the Valentines Day activity. Courtesy of Jocelyn Hsu

News Bits
In Loudoun County, Virginia, Mark Denicore and his wife appeared in court because they have consistently failed to bring their three children to school on time. Their children have been late to school more than 30 times this year, and their actions fell under the state's truancy court. On March 2011, the couple will go on trial regarding the misdemeanor charge for their children's tardiness. A group of fishermen from Karachi accidentally caught a giant whale shark that weighed over 15,000 pounds and was 36-feet in length. The semi-conscious whale shark was lifted on to the shore with two cranes. Within three hours, the whale shark died. In Melbourne, Australia, a female goat named Houdini was spotted running around in the suburbs. The police spent hours chasing her. Upon the questioning of who the goat belonged to, a spokeswoman from Melbourne Zoo commented that the goat did not belong to them. Once she was caught, Houdini was taken to a shelter for stray dogs. A television broadcast channel, British Broadcasting Corporation mistakenly reported the outcome of a jury verdict incorrectly. The corporation broadcasted that the Harry Redknapp was found guilty of tax evasion, but in reality, the jury at Southwark Crown Court pronounced that Redknapp was not guilty. Dawn Arnall, the wife of the United States ambassador Roland Arnall, finally found her $9.3 million jewelry in a Dutch hotel room. Five years after losing the piece of jewlery, a female employee returned to the jewelry Arnall, hoping to receive compensation; however, the United States American insurance, who had paid for Arnall's stolen jewelry, does not have to pay for any obligations made. In the United Kingdom, a 68-year-old-man named Albert Davies claimed that he was physically disabled. He stated that he could not walk or get in and out of the shower alone. He received the highest level of Disability Living Allowance for five years. Nevertheless, investigators found Davies playing golf on multiple occasions. Upon discovery, he was sentenced to jail for ten weeks. A father punished his daughter for using Facebook to post negative comments about him. The father posted an eight minute video of himself on Youtube, ranting about her behavior. The video has received more than one million views over night and has received both negative and positive comments on his parenting. He finished off his punishment by shooting her computer with eight bullets. When Ashley Murray and her son returned home, they noticed that the lights were on. They assumed that Murrays brother was in their home and proceeded to try to open the door. After entering, she noticed that there was a stranger cooking in her kitchen; she also noted that he had folded her clothes and swept the floors. Once the police arrived, they charged the man for breaking and entering. However, the man persistently claimed that the apartment was his own. It was later realized that the man was their neighbor from across their apartment complex. Zachary S. Zelko is currently facing felony charges after sending his estranged wife Valentines Day flowers and chocolates. Apparently, the wife had put a restraining order on Zelko after he was arrested before. Under the restraining order, he was not supposed to have any contact with his wife.

DBHS Athletes Participate in Hoops 4 Hope Fundraiser

GAME: The tournament pitted 16 teams against each other i n h a l f- co u r t g a m e s . Th e championship game featured Team Joya against Team Thai in a nine-minute game. Winston Cho Asst. Sports Editor Diamond Bar High Schools Hoops 4 Hope raised a total of $156 from hosting its second annual 3 versus 3 Tournament on Saturday, February 11, at the school gym. The event attracted all basketball fans from the school and the funds will go towards charity. The tournament pitted 16 teams consisting of three to four players against each other in half-court five minute games. I chose to play in the 3 on 3 tournament because I felt it would be a great opportunity to support Hoops for Hope as well as have a great time with my friends, commented junior basketball player Trey Hazama. The championship game featured Team Joya against Team Thai in a nine-minute game. Although Team Joya contained senior basketball team captain Frankie Martinez, Team Thai, won, dominating the game from the beginning. The winners, sophomores JT Ejan, Bobby Meshesha, Daniel Thai, and freshman Kenneth Thai, were then each rewarded with AMC gift cards. The losing bracket consolation championship game featured Team Underdog against Team Three-and-aHalf Asians. After nine minutes of play, team Underdog won in a overtime. assortment of candy, popcorn, movie tickets, and DVDs. Tomorrow, Carissa Rae and Michael Alverado will make a guest performance during lunch. They are both known to have done several collaborations together on Youtube. The USB invited the students of performing arts groups to enjoy the

Get your head in the game...Senior Joseph Joe and sophomore JT Ejan (from left to right respectively) participate in the 3 versus 3 tournament. Xing Yen Quek The losing team of each student referees; Kylance many more teams and athletes. game went to the losing bracket Malveaux, Hoops for Hope To participate in the while the winner moved to the advisor, served as the referee tournament, Hoops 4 Hope winners bracket. However, for the final game. members paid $1 and nonteams which lost a second Those that love basketball, members paid $2. However, match in either bracket were we bring [them] together for admission to watch the games eliminated from the competition. charity and have a good time. was free. Besides the plethora Its our second year doing It went absolutely of basketball players who [this] and each year it just gets wonderful, a lot of people came participated in the tournament, bigger and bigger, commented out, we had fun a big thanks to there were also many football, Malveaux. my officers and everyone that soccer, and tennis players. Compared to last year, this came out, stated Hoops for Hoops 4 Hope provided years tournament attracted Hope president Vince Hsu. PERFORM, from page 1 performance in specially designated seats. On the final day of Performing Arts Week, there will be an Awards Show themed rally, titled Brahma Awards, held in the gym. The entire rally will feature all performing arts groups on campus through special performances by All-Male Dance Crew, Marquis, Song, and more. The Performing Arts Rally is a great way for us to show the school what we have been working on aside from cheering at games. It also preps us for upcoming competitions! expressed varsity Song captain junior Kristen Kim. Other groups like band, color gaurd, drumline, and orchestra were featured through special videos. The spectacular students and teachers of the performing arts department put in a lot of effort into what they do, and I hope that this week will show how much appreciation we have for them and for all the hard work they put in, commented junior USB Commissioner of Performing Arts Hannah Bautista.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Track the Criminals

Gloria Kim Staff Writer

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a GPS device without a warrant will efficiently provide evidence of ones criminal activity. By W h e n S u p r e m e C o u r t allowing the police to search declared the act of several in suspicious areas, the GPS police officers use of a global- devices will be able to locate positioning device to track a illegal activities sooner and bring drug suspect as unconstitutional, more unlawful deeds to justice. As the publics awareness of people around the country raised their concerns toward the the polices use of GPS system fairness in the ruling. Although expands, criminals tendency to the attachment of a global- elude arrest will be discouraged. positioning device to a suspects Once the criminals realize that car without a search warrant GPS tracking is in effect, they was a clear violation of the right will eventually realize that any to privacy, it is unreasonable to physical attempt to run away deem such a decision made by from the police will be ineffective. the police unjustifiable. In an era Severe illegal activities such as where society constantly remolds kidnapping and sex-trafficking will significantly the definition of privacy, it may It is unreasonable diminish as a result. be difficult to to deem such a H o w e v e r, determine the many citizens extent to which decision made are terrified of the Constitution compromising could defend by the police their privacy an individuals for better p r i v a c y . unjustifiable. protection. Nevertheless, whether the tracking was a Privacy, presently, is not as violation of privacy or an effective protected as we believe it to be; way of catching a criminal, officers the government, police, even should be allowed the right to major corporations are able to use high-tech gears without a have access to our locations warrant if it could effectively aid using tracks that our cell phones them in apprehending criminals. leave. Stores in malls are able to I f t h e s e G P S t r a c k i n g track customers who enter their gadgets were to be utilized on store to monitor their shopping suspects, it would not only lessen habits. Private conversations the work for police forces, but held even while the phone is off would also save a great deal of are able to be intercepted. With time. Time efficiency is critical for such advanced technology, we any police force for an obvious have already relinquished so reason: the faster offenders are much of our privacy and will captured, the more crimes will be continue to do so with further prevented. Currently, there is not progressions. a set method in which the police While it may seem true that can use to track a suspect. For surrendering our privacy is a this reason, catching a criminal substantial loss on our part, we relies largely on luck. In addition, should understand that some to conduct a search that may sacrifice must be made for violate ones privacy, police must the greater good. Accordingly, obtain a warrant that would only Americans must respect the allow them to search a specific governments continuous efforts location or property. This limits to develop a system that would the police officers ability to help bring justice and security to collect evidence, whereas using our community.

Dont Be Afraid for Afridi

Sarah Cho Asst. A&E Editor Cheers were heard across the United States last year when it was announced that Al Qaedas most prominent leader, most feared terrorist, and the mastermind behind the 9/11 attack on New Yorks World Trade Center was finally declared dead after a ten-yearlong manhunt. Citizens praised Obama and the Navy SEALs who coordinated and executed the raid that left one of the most dangerous men in the world dead, but only a few knew about the critical role that one courageous Pakistani doctor played in bringing the plan to fruition. Dr. Shakeel Afridi bravely helped the Central Intelligence Agency find Osama bin Laden, but now his life and the lives of his family are in grave danger due to his involvement in the mission. The U.S. government seems to be unsure as to how to act, but its timid and overly circumspect actions may lead to the death of a noble man whose help proved invaluable to America. As a nation, the U.S. must protect this man and his family, and

Blazing Trails of Satire

it must act immediately as it increasingly vulnerable against cannot leave a valuable ally to the terrorist organization. die without a fight. The disappearance of the Afridi should be protected by wife alone should raise alarm the U.S. government, but instead within the U.S. as she is an he was arrested three weeks after American citizen and deserves the raid had taken place in May of the governments utmost care and 2011. He has been held without protection. It is the governments access to an attorney ever since, d u t y t o s h i e l d A m e r i c a n and there are allegations that citizens; but regardless, Afridis he has been contribution to [The U.S. tortured during the U.S. should this captivity. be more than Governments] He is facing enough to charges of earn him the timid and overly high treason, protection an indictment circumspect actions equal to that that carries of a U.S. a p o s s i b l e may lead to the death c i t i z e n . H i s death penalty. privacy should of a noble man... h a v e b e e n Additionally, his wife and preserved just children have also gone missing. as the privacy of the Navy SEALs Afridi undoubtedly is in a who killed Osama bin Laden dreadful situation that requires was, and yet, Afridi received much assistance from the U.S. no protection from the U.S. government. If not for the ethical government. His work in the reason of protecting human raid was just as valuable as that rights, the government should of the Navy SEALs, yet he was be aware that Afridis arrest abandoned to fend for himself will only serve as a negative and that is simply unacceptable. stigma that anyone who assists America, though, cannot the U.S. or stands against Al only insist on Afridis freedomit Qaeda will be punished. This will must take action. The media unquestionably result in a loss widely publicized his name and of allies and America becoming personal information in journals

Dear Betrayers of Asia,

Justin Park Asst.Editorial Editor I would like to commence what is soon-to-be the most momentous deliberation in history by saying thank you to those diminishing groups of Asian individuals out there who will remain ever-faithful to their cultural roots. (A round of applause to you my fellow loyal ones. Warm tears of pride trickle down my yellow cheeks.) And to you callous, egocentric, and despicable high school seniors who thought that refusing to check the Asian box on your college applications would provide you with a dishonorable advantagehow dare you? On behalf of the 3.8 billion Asians worldwide, I would like to say that your betrayal to our race shall never be forgiven. Your excuse is that Asians are treated unfairly when it comes to the admission selection. After all, statistics do indicate that it is harder for Asian-Americans to gain admission to the nations top-tier colleges. Well, as a fellow Asian, I do understand that gaining admission into a coveted university is absolutely paramount in our culture, or any other culture for that matter. Getting accepted to an Ivy League university is definitely our one and only goal, and any endeavor deemed effective on increasing your college chances is justified. But abandoning our race on your applications just so you could get into some college that wont appreciate you if you were Asian? That just crosses the line! There are so many more options available for you that will not only quadruple your admission chances, but will also treat you to a delectable rush of adrenaline as well. Here are some suggestions: you can pay someone to take the SAT for you with a fake identification card, or cut a hole in the ceiling to steal the Advanced Placement tests la

Rose Kim Contributing Staff Writer continent. As long as there is a single droplet of Asian blood flowing through your veins, you are more than obligated to represent yourself loud and proud as an Asian-American (along with other races in your biological makeup, of course). So next time, please consider other deadly-effective and thrilladmissions blatantly ignore the extra time and effortnot to mention moneywe invest so arduously to achieve such excellence. But thats not true. We have to understand that we lack the most important aspect of all to become a qualified candidate: rarity! Its the same reason why women love diamonds and children love shiny cards. People love rare stuff, and rarity is not something we can attain by spending thousands of dollars into an SAT Boot Camp or pulling three consecutive all-nighters to get an A on our AP Physics test. Sorry, but smart and qualified Asians will never become rare, not now and not ever. As talk show host Ellen DeGeneres once tweeted, No matter how amazing you are at something, there will always be an eightyear-old Asian who is better. Agreed, Ms. DeGeneres. There are just too many talented Asians in this world. So, I will conclude this letter with a modest proposal for all the scholars out there, and I do hope that you agree with this intellectual suggestion. We need to build an Asian-segregated university. The ultimate Asianonly university where all the exceptionally gifted Asians around the world can apply without the pressure of coming at a disadvantage for being Asian. I would call it URASIAN: University of Remarkably Amazing and Sophisticatedly Intellectual Asian Nerds. Sincerely, A Concerned Asian

Mission Impossible, or even hack into your teachers gradebook system to change your grade point average. Believe it or not, all these foolproof methods have been proven to work! And who cares if these methods arent so ethical or moral? We always knew since the day we were born that conscience is nothing but a small voice in your head that would occasionally pester you for no darn reason. Integrity has never been a part of our psychological makeup. So, I beg you to stay loyal to our

inducing options before deciding to uncheck Asian. Also, you shouldnt complain at all about how unfair Asians are being treated by admission officers. Here is a scenario we are all very familiar with: a Chinese scholarly kid with a 4.0 GPA and a 2350 on the SAT applied to the same college as a non-Asian minority kid with a 3.7 GPA and an 1800 on the SAT, and the latter was chosen over the former. Some of you may argue that this scenario is an accurate portrayal of how college

and be back in prison within three years of their release. The solution clearly does not lie in O n J a n u a r y 2 4 , t h e the construction of more prisons; Los Angeles County Board rather, the answer is in reforming of Supervisors approved a these inmates so that they will no whopping $100 million grant to longer return. build a new jail, despite the fact The fact is, the majority that the county simply cannot of crimes are committed as a afford to be wasting so much result of various psychological of its taxpayer money on such and social factors. An in-depth ineffective endeavors. This H a r v a r d s t u d y f o u n d t h a t new prison will neither lower focusing on decreasing stress crime rates nor decrease the and alleviating mental disorder expanding prisoner among prisoners The solution r e d u c e d t h e population. Academic prisons rate of clearly does violence and rate of research has discovered that not lie in the returning prisoners constructing a new up to 35 percent prison to house the construction of m o r e t h a n a n y growing prisoner other way. population is futile more prisons... Proponents of in attempting to this grant will assert lower a citys crime rate. Take, that there is already sufficient for example, North Dakota and amount of money supporting the South Dakota, two states that reform of prisoners. Prisoners are virtually identical in terms of in L.A. County jails today are demographics and geography. supposedly benefiting from this South Dakota imprisons its fund, as they regularly receive citizens at more than twice a wide range of psychiatric the rate that North Dakota treatments. However, even with does, and yet, both states have this system in place, doctors had the same crime rate for are always over-booked, forcing decades. Nationally, the number them to postpone the treatments of prisoners has quadrupled to of those who cannot afford to well over two million, but still, wait. Though many studies have curiously, there are over 12 proven the efficiency of mental million crimes reported every rehabilitation of prisoners, year. Clearly, the government California refuses to listen. can imprison as many people In the end, the countys as it wants, but doing so will decision to approve such a huge ultimately prove to be ineffective sum of money to build a new in keeping America safe. and unnecessary prison is both Through this grant, the shortsighted and irresponsible. county is about to spend $100 A new prison will not stop the million to create new jails when dangerous surplus of inmates nor instead, the county should be will it decrease crime rates. For preventing the need for them the sake of actually successful in the first place. A recent study solutions, the county needs to showed that over half of all repeal the $100 million grant released prisoners will reoffend immediately.

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and newspapers. The U.S. should recognize the danger in having ones identity publicized and promptly provide Afridi additional protection from the media as well. Unfortunately, due to the U.S. governments hopelessly unresponsive behavior to Afridis situation, he has now become a marked man, vulnerable to Al Qaeda retaliation and random acts of extreme Pakistani patriotism. The U.S. cannot blatantly ignore its friends in need. Afridi valiantly and heroically helped in the discovery of a dangerous man who had plans to continue his acts of terrorism on the United States. America is known for its aggressive foreign policy and has garnered a reputation for meddling in other countrys affairs. While this has often not been the most favorable method to handling predicaments, this is an exception. It is clear that the U.S. must get involved in order to spare an innocent mans life. The American government has been floundering helplessly without a clue of what to do. Their inadequate actions are simply unacceptable considering the current state of things.

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priority. However, Troy High School in Fullerton generally ranks above DBHS in terms of academics, even though its Associated Student Body hosts seven dances a year. Even our district rival Walnut High School holds four dances annually, many of which are visited by a number of DBHS students who no longer have neither Winter Formal nor Sadies at their own school. If Winter Formal and Sadies were to be brought back to DBHS, ticket sales would undoubtedly boom. The only class currently attending high school that had the opportunity to go to either of these dances at DBHS was the class of 2012 in its freshman year. The rest of us have had to settle for going to these dances at other schools, ultimately allowing other districts and organizations to reap the benefits from Diamond Bar students ticket sales. The money other schools have made from DBHS students attendances at their dances could have just as easily gone to many on-campus clubs currently suffering from budget cuts. Hopefully in the next year or so, school administrators will come to see that school dances are much more than just a fun way for students to blow off steam. The myth that more dances will bring about worse academic results has been busted, and student activities and DBHS itself can only flourish through hosting these dearly missed events.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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 reflect that of the entire staff.

For several years, the most often heard complaint at Diamond Bar High School has been the conspicuous lack of school dances, especially after the administration cancelled Winter Formal and Sadie Hawkins in 2009. Many students often voice their dissatisfaction by comparing DBHS to other schools and rightfully sothey should have the option of attending these dances at their school. At first, the administration claimed that budgetary issues were the main reasons behind the cancellation of school dances. Later on, the administrations reason became questionable as we began to hear that the clubs and on-campus organizations that held the affected dances profited from ticket sales. Consequently, the school administration promptly fired off another excusestudents danced too inappropriately. However, DBHS already has a wristband cutting policy enforced by Grade Level Coordinators at school dances. If administration does not feel that this is enough, all it has to do is proceed to employ stricter rules regarding dancing. It is unknown to most as to why DBHSs students are in this unfortunate fix. Students speculate that administrators may have cut Winter Formal and Sadies because they potentially distract from our studies, a reasonable excuse since academic performance should be every schools top

The 9th Circuit recently declared that a 43-foot cross at the Mount Soledad veterans memorial was an unconstitutional display of religion and a clear violation of the First Amendment. As a response, on January 24, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills that would officially allow the use of religious symbols at military memorials. Is it justified to allow religious symbols to be displayed on shared governmental properties? Or is it a disrespectful move to people of different religions?

Religious Symbols in War Memorials

Colene Eng Asst. Editorial Editor Pro: The placement of religious symbols on war memorials has generated much controversy when the 9th Circuit ruled it unconstitutional. Numerous military memorials on public lands have been affected by the 9th Circuits recent ruling, and many groups have started petitioning for a reversal of the decision. Unfortunately, those dissatisfied groups fail to recognize that the removal of these iconic symbols will be a massive insult to the fallen veterans and their loved ones. It is imperative for the 9th Circuit to rectify this poorly made decision and bring honor to the brave men and women that have lost their lives fighting for our nation. The deceased members of the military should have the right to have their gravestones adorned with religious symbols of any kind. If the government wants to take down a war memorial cross or any type of symbolic structures because it is simply unconstitutional, then every national cemetery should be required to uproot thousands of religion-affiliated monuments like crosses and shrines. The ruling is a completely meaningless and illogical decision that will only result in more trouble for the government and the families of the deceased ones. The War Memorial Protection Act was the result of a recent court ruling that declared the 43-feet cross atop San Diegos Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial an unconstitutional display of religious affiliation. However, the existence of this cross does not take away the ultimate purpose of a war memoriala place where friends and family members can visit and pay respects to Angie Zhang their deceased loved ones. By Asst. Feature Editor fighting against the placement of the harmless cross, proponents Con: The recent decision by of the act are essentially the House of Representatives disgracing our veterans. War to approve the War Memorial memorials, even those with Protection Act, a bill that allows religious symbols, deserve to displays of religious symbols be protected for they serve on war memorials, completely as a tangible testament to our disregards the guaranteed and respected military service. The unalienable rights given to the fallen veterans are honored and people by the First Amendment. remembered by war memorials, The 43-feet cross that sits on Mt. and these sacred places should Soledad, which was transferred not be the root of such useless to the federal government in 2006 by eminent domain, controversy. T h e g o v e r n m e n t s is a prime example of such contradictory stance on religious an unjustifiable violation. By displays on war memorials is approving the bill, the House also noteworthy. Although the is essentially acknowledging War Memorial Protection Act that the cross is indeed legal passed a voice-vote in the and does not inflict upon any House, another bill has also religious freedoms. Allowing been submitted and passed religious symbols, such as the with a vote of 386-26 that would cross, is illogical and ignores allow a religious inscription on yet another important facet the World War II Memorial. It is of the First Amendmentthe completely contradictory for the separation of the church and the House to pass this bill while still state. All citizens of the United dealing with the Mt. Soledad States deserve the freedom cross dilemma. The House must be consistent in its rulings and of religion, but the cross on it is imperative that the final Mt. Soledad takes away that decisions do not lack coherence. freedom from war heroes and People should not view these their families. With the cross religious symbols as an insult as the centerpiece of the war to different religions, but rather, memorial, visitors who come as a symbol that unifies the love to pay respects are forced to and respect the citizens pay for acknowledge that their loved ones all of the United States fallen are being honored by a symbol that may not represent their veterans. T h e c o n t r o v e r s y o v e r personal belief. Furthermore, the the religious symbols in war conspicuous location of the cross memorials takes the problem enables it to be seen from miles out of context. It is unacceptable away and those who are not of for memorials to lose what they the Christian religion will interpret stand fora testament those it as an inexcusable biased act who have served and sacrificed of the government. The religious representation their lives for the benefit of our of the cross is shown through nation. Instead of viewing these religious symbols with disdain, the Christian services that are people should embrace them held there. Every Easter holiday, Christians gather at the cross and honor our troops.

for worship, thus earning it the alternate name Mt. Soledad Easter Cross. Furthermore, the cross was dedicated to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in a dedication bulletin by the grandmother of William J. Kellogg, President of the Mt. Soledad Memorial Association. These subjective points only serve to further insult believers of other religions who visit the war memorial to pay their respects to the deceased. Mt. Soledad is government property, and by law, religious symbols cannot be displayed on public land. However, the House has decided that war memorials must be protected because they are an important and indispensable tribute to the courageous soldiers, regardless of whether or not there is a religious structure on it. If a clear line is not drawn between the church and the state now, complete chaos is sure to follow. Other religions will state that it is blatant unfair favoritism of the government and will demand to have their own religious structures stationed on federal property. Although the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment prohibits the government from establishing a national religion, the House still stubbornly refuses to see religious symbols as only objects that honor the deceased and does not realize that they are discretely promoting the Christian religion through their biased decision. This irrational and foolish view must be changed immediately, and the House needs to quickly realize that having religious symbols on federal land is an undeniable promotion of religion, or else our country will be the one that will have to suffer for their mistakes.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Sarah Cho Asst. A&E Editor Justin Park Asst. Editorial Editor After waiting anywhere from 20 minutes to two hours depending on what time you go and how large your party is, you will nally be admitted to Farrells Ice Cream Parlour. The wait is denitely worth it. Stepping into the restaurant is like stepping into the original 1963 ice cream parlour rst established by founder Robert Bob Farrell in Portland Oregon. The new restaurants retain the old-school feel of the original and its employees are as enthusiastic and charismatic as Farrell was. His vivacious and cheerful personality was key to the success of Farrells and it remains that way today. The employees help their customers feel right at home in the parlour.

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The doctor is in
A website structured to provide the most trustworthy and accurate health information, WebMD seems to cater to many internet users nowadays as a substantial substitute for actual doctor visits. Forgive me if I sound too pompous, but I definitely consider myself an extremely busy individual who just cant afford to take a trip to the hospital every time I am struck with an unidentiable illness. So when I fell ill one day, I decided to check this site out and become the judge of its validity. My symptoms werent unusual to me. I was nauseated, exhausted, and overwhelmed by a nagging desire to skip school for the day. Before accessing WebMD, I decided to follow my usual protocol; I asked my Mom. Based on the fact that I pulled a strenuous all-nighter the night before, my Mom diagnosed me with a temporary headache caused by sleep deprivation, easily treated with a dose of Advil and a good nap.

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Christine Song Business Manager This is the end. Looking back, it took a really long time to get here. I stepped into high school, an Ashley Wilkes in my own right. I left middle school, a jaded and cynical soldier from the wars fought, and haunted by the gold-tinted memories of better days, I looked forward to the best four years of my life. I spent days and years waiting for the magical moments of high school to nd mebut how could it have found me when I was lost in a mental Disneyland, unwilling to be found? And yet, I expected nothing short of the best, for previously, I had always achieved the best without effort or question. Cocky and seemingly invincible, I stormed these halls and sat in classes with a cocked eyebrow and an amused smile itting across my face. And behind that mask, I danced in a spot of sunlight, with beautiful silver bullets of rain pouring down on me from enchanting stormy grey skies. I am not proud to be able to say that my ending was not as pathetic as that of Mr. Wilkes. I nally realized, almost too late, that what is gone will never come back. I returned from my wanderings down certain halfdeserted streets for indeed, there will not always be time to wonder, Do I dare? But I will tell you this, my fellow Prince Hamlets and poor slaves of the American Dream. Do not fall victim to complacency and do not flatter yourselves with the poisonous pathetic proclamations of I deserve, I deserve. Pity is reserved for the helpless and speechless, not the able-bodied and minded. Do not be afraid of trying, and do not be afraid to start over. And remember; only your world revolves around you. For no one realized that the lake did not cry salty tears of sorrow for Narcissus, but for the lost opportunity to contemplate its own beauty in Narcissus eyes. I depart from this purple and gold gilded cage soon. It holds no beauty for me and I will not miss it. Nevertheless, I will look back at it, not with bitterness, but rather, with a smile. I accept that I made many mistakes here and the lessons learned will hold with me for the rest of my life. Thank you to those that inspired me during these four years. Thank you to all my brilliant English teachers (including Mr. Roubian) for teaching me how to think. Also, thank you to orange snack, box car, space shuttle, bell jar, chipmunk, ron stoppable, and genius viola troll for the laughs and true friendships. Oh and of course, to business girl, your motivation and dedication is truly inspiring. Good luck next year; knowing you, youre not going to need it. Fine. I suppose I should mention Ongpoy, the love of my life who made my existence somewhat bearable. And I probably should mention PKIM; forever two pounds and two ngers. High school is done with and I survived. Im looking forward to the future and I will make the most of it. Its true, you know. What doesnt kill you will make you stronger.

Downtown Brea has recently received a new addition to its motley group of culinary treats. Farrells Ice Cream Parlour specializes in ice cream and its selling point is its quaint 1960s feel. Its huge line, however, leads potential customers to question whether the wait time is really worth it.

I dragged my aching body to the computer and commenced my online diagnosis via WebMD Symptom Checker. A drawing of a man greeted me as it asked me to pinpoint the affected

area of my body. I promptly clicked Head, and a lengthy list of 84 possible symptoms popped up on my screen. Ranging from brittle hair to ts of rage, a wide spectrum of symptoms awaited my selection. I clicked dizziness, and was asked a series of questions to analyze my condition. I answered every question with all honesty. It turned out, there were over 20 conditions that are associated with my symptoms. I could possibly be a Type 2 diabetic, a victim of aspirin poisoning, or a labyrinthitis patient. How pleasant. We b M D i s j u s t a n overhyped website that would only send your body into a medical frenzy. A professional doctor with a real medical degree is probably your best shot for an accurate diagnosis. But I guess your mom works too.

Farrells ice cream is the ice cream equivalent of Disneyland with its amazing, bubbly atmosphere. Customers are easily swept up by the upbeat personas of the restaurants waiters and waitresses. There is a constant bout of singing and cheering as the employees help customers celebrate special events. Patrons can also request specially made balloon animals which vary from a giant giraffe hat to a sh on a shing rod. The atmosphere of the parlour is singular in its animated and cheerful vibe. There is never a dull moment in the restaurant as you can easily count on a parade of singing waitresses and waiters to march across the room every few minutes to sing a birthday song to some special birthday boy or girl. The menu includes sandwiches, pizzas, and burgers, but its ice cream is what really steals the spotlight. The sundaes are smooth and include a plethora of toppings such as fruit, chocolate, whipped cream, and more. The sundaes are the perfect serving size to share on a date, while its ice cream oats and sodas are ideal for one person to slurp down all by himself or hereself. Large groups can share a Belly Buster, a monstrous ice cream concoction of enormous size. A truly spectacular treat for up to ten people is the infamous, notorious Farrells Zoo. Its so gigantic that two servers have to lug it out of the kitchen on a platform. FoodNetwork.com made this dish famous when it named Farrells Zoo the third most decadent dessert.

miso kwak
Angie Zhang Asst. Feature Editor If I told you to try and walk around school with your eyes closed, would you be able to do it? Probably not. However, there is one person who can do this with ease. Although she cannot see, junior Miso Kwak is able to navigate Diamond Bar High School efciently despite her visual impairment. Her extraordinary memory and sensitivity to things around her have enabled her to go around school without extra help. Originally from South Korea, Kwak first attended school in New York then moved to California in the second semester of her freshman year. She said that it was initially difcult for her to grasp her surroundings in at DBHS, as classrooms in New York were usually all located in one building, unlike those in DBHS. However, with the help of teachers and staff members, she was successfully able to get used to the school. Kwak also participates in a variety of extracurricular activities. She is a member of marching band and the schools wind ensemble as a ute player. Kwak is also a member of Kids to Kids, a club that visits elementary schools and reads books to students there, as well as Origami for Hope. She is currently helping organize an origami exhibit for the blind and visually impaired. Kwak lives by the quote, You are the one who determines whether you can or cannot do something, by George S o l o m o n . This quote relates to my life because often, people think I cant do some things because of my visual impairment. Kwak stated. I may need others help to do activities that include visual aspects, but I should be the one determining whether I really want to do it or not. Its up to me to decide my own capability.

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Every month, we bring you some of the most ridiculous, hilarious, at-out idiotic, and sometimes insightful things we hear around campus. So bewarewell be listening. Girl 1: How do you kiss someone if you have lip piercings? Girl 2: Very carefully. Boy: You have something on your face. Girl: Really? Boy: Oh nevermind, it was a mole... Boy 1: I think I saw Rick Perry the other day. Boy 2: Whos Rick Perry? Does he go to our school? Teacher: Was that a cell phone vibration?! Student: No, uhh, someone farted. Girl: What does GG mean? Boy: Good game. Girl: Im not talking about that, what does GG mean? Boy: Never mind. Girl: My project is a whisk, you use it to beat eggs. Boy: Can you use it to beat people?

Colene Eng Asst. Editorial Editor

Man VS. College Lame or Legit?

also do not know the difference between eating when bored and eating when hungry. By double checking, you are ensuring that little unnecessary food enters your body. Another problem that comes with college is maintaining the perfect time to branch out and meet new people, do not forget that you have class at 8 a.m. the next morning! Now, almost every high school student looks forward to the crazy parties that supposedly happen on campus. However, you may not know that these clubs are actually philanthropic organizations. If you are looking for a sorority or fraternity to join, do not base your choice on its reputation as a party club. Instead, try joining one based on your own interests. Some are involved in charity work, while others are involved in strong academics. By nding one that shares the same goals as you, a better connection between you and the other members is guaranteed. Lea Chang Feature Editor These days, it seems as though if any product reaches a certain level of success, a knockoff will surely follow. From fake iPhones to designer handbags, replicas of everything imaginable have been created and proted from. A fake Disneyland, creatively dubbed Wonderland, was even started and abandoned in 2011, leaving a spooky ghost town in Beijing, China. While it was being constructed, news cameras caught glimpses of the amusement parks obviously counterfeit characters, which were slightly tweaked to avoid completely copying the Disney icons. Similar failures include Winnie the Pooh products, which have been relabeled Gout, a type of blood disease, to avoid copyright lawsuits. Yummy. While some of these duplicates scream Fake! many are surprisingly believable, sometimes even better than the

As college acceptance season continues, some may begin to wonder how to handle the rst year of university. Dont despair! By following this guide, youll be read y to tackle anything y o u r future school throws at you. I m s u r e youve all heard of the dreaded Freshman 15. In order to avoid this weight gain, be sure to steer away from unhealthy cafeteria food and caloric snacks. Above all, do not forget to exercise! Many campuses offer free student membership to the gym, so take advantage of this perk. Students

balance between a social life and an academic life. Without mom and dad constantly looking after you, it becomes easy to push academics to the bottom of your priorities. However, it is essential for you to learn how to manage a social life while still maintaining your grades. While college is the

original. Chinese pirates who havent failed spectacularly with amusement parks are infamous for their near perfect copies, and have been churning out electronics by the thousands and selling all of them, too! Lucky Goldstar (LG) cell phones, originally from Korea, and PlayStation Portables are just a couple of the things being copied and making even better prots than the actual models have been. Other successful companies inspired by their peers and reaping the benets include Targets Market Pantry brand. Its fruit snacks and other foods are hugely popular, even more so than whatever poor forgotten corporation originally produced them. So next time you pluck anything off the shelf, double check to make sure it isnt a just a convincing fake thats been renamed after a disease. Or who knowsmaybe youll end up happier with the knockoff than with what you originally planned to buy.

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Angie Zhang Asst. Feature Editor

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Sarah Bain maks her Brea debut.. in a gallery close to you. Courtesy of www.fadwebsite.com

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Claire Huang Asst. A&E Editor In Downtown Brea, the Sarah Bain Gallery has a new local art exhibition that brings the work of unique artists to the public. The gallery showcases the artwork of promising artists who focus on gurative painting and creative thinking. All of these pieces of work have been hand selected by the owner, Sally Waranch Rajcic. Rajcic has been successful in representing new artists and guiding them through their careers as new painters. She is always on the look out for new talent while being dedicated to her amazing collection of artists. These artists include Ray Donley, Alyssa Monks, Lee Price, Ray Turner, and Pamela Wilson. This group has had huge successes and achievements concerning their artwork. Turner, the most notable of the group, has made a signicant impact on the modern art world. His new artwork has recently

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been presented in the Sarah Bain Gallery, with paintings of landscape and scenery. Turners unique sense of artistic style and his use of imagination and texture have captured the attention of many critics. Rajcic also enjoys working with avid collectors both internationally and nationally. The beautiful art gallery also currently displays the quirky, colorful work of Dr. Seuss along with other still life portraits from the rest of the artists. Rajcic also has another gallery in Anaheim, which has been voted as the best art gallery on various websites.The exhibit has been able to expand to various parts of Los Angeles while gaining an abundance of publicity. It was also recently showcased in the Los Angeles Art Show. Its most recent stop was at the Palm Springs Fine Art Fair at the Palm Springs Convention Center from February 17 to 19. Anyone appreciative of the arts would enjoy visiting the nearby gallery to see the new venue.

It is not very often that one will chance upon an art contest whose prize is a $30,000 college scholarship, a trip to New York, a Google Chromebook computer, and a Wacom digital tablet. However, students all over the United States will be able to compete for this large prize in the fth annual Doodle 4 Google art competition. Doodle 4 Google is a competition that gives students a chance at redesigning the Google logo. The winning design will be given the honor of appearing on the Google homepage for a whole day. This

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sabotage each others love life to win the girl of their dreams. The rule of thumb in creating a successful production With director McG at the always remains the same: a helm of this lowbrow production, fresh storyline. This Means T h i s M e a n s Wa r i s t h e War blatantly ignores latest embodiment of this essential element a growing trend in the of a quality film as the movie industry: romantic entire movie focuses on comedy action films. a clich plot of two guys Despite the hype and ghting over one girl. Its anticipation the film predictable story flow, generated, however, cheesy romantic scenes, This Means War proves and frequent use of crude to be nothing but another humor only act as poison quick-buck chick flick to the movies terrible aimed to ease the hearts premise. of singles on Valentines And lastly for all the Day. male moviegoers, do not Lauren, played by Reese Witherspoon, is All is fair in love and war...will Tom Hardy be be fooled by the movies a bore? Courtesy of www.movies.about.com seemingly masculine a single career woman Franklin, played by Chris Pine, outlook. The action scenes are whose love life faces a pitiful doom after parting with her ex- interrupts by engaging in another unacceptably rudimentary. McG boyfriend. With a mix of luck, simultaneous relationship with needs to realize that men no fate, and the magic of an online Lauren. Hilarity and stupidity longer nd amusement in ying dating website, Lauren meets ensue as the two agents eagerly cars and parachuting villains. Justin Park Asst. Editorial Editor

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years theme is If I could travel in time, Id visit and is open to all students grades K-12 in the US. The judging of artwork will mainly focus on artistic skill, creativity, and representation of the theme. As with all art competitions, the artwork must follow a certain number of guidelines. Doodles must be drawn on the ofcial form and incorporate the Google logo, all of which can be found on the Doodle 4 Google website. Drawings must be limited to the following mediums: pencil, crayon, felt tip, and paint, but can also be created in a computer design program. Last year s winner was Matteo Lopez, age seven,

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of Monte Verde Elementary School in San Francisco. The theme was What Id like to do someday and Lopezs doodle, titled Space Life, captured the eyes and hearts of the judges as well as the public. He earned a $15,000 college scholarship, a netbook computer, and a $25,000 technology grant for his school. Participating in the Doodle 4 Google art competition is an excellent opportunity to help refine ones technique and creative skill. Whether one chooses to participate in the competition for fun or for the big prize, this contest will denitely be an enjoyable experience for students of all ages.

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Illusions and Allusions, Book VII. Jean-Paul Sartre once said, Lenfer, cest les autres. Coincidentally, the back door of room 250, where I have had journalism since my freshman year, reads, No Exit. (Students go through the front door). I have spent four years roaming certain half-deserted streets with a ball and chain trailing behind me. I have stood on my post for long hours, homogenous amongst my fellow hollow men, and allowed my head to be stuffed with hay. Salome has waited in the shadows of the B building hallway to serve my head on a silver platter with a kiss. I am a veteran of the noble war. Some of these hollow men in this hollow valley have been a comfort, though most have instead proved Sartres existentialist ideals true. One would think I was in Wonderland from the ood that my tears have caused in the prison that I was thrown in without proper trial. My sentence began when I was an eager freshman, dizzy with power from being the oldest in the playground. Then, year after year, six new Valets would laugh at my request for a toothbrush. It was not until Luis Buuel forced my eyes open that I came to understand exactly where I was. Fortunately, this Bastille was not made up entirely of Second Empire furniture. There were remnants of a world outside of its four walls that I collected eagerly. My starved mind feasted on the trickle of light that leaked through the cracks of my cell. Now that my sentence is up, I fear that I may have grown accustomed to the dull normalcy of this life. I know not what to expect when I cast off my chains and walk out a free woman. The world must seem so different when one is no longer looking at it through the distorted glass of a bell jar. Despite my apprehension, when the nal bell tolls, I will put a purple crown upon my head and walk towards my coronation in stride, self-proclaiming myself the empress of a lost generation. I solemnly swear that I will never look back at the wall that my predecessors have built inside their catacombs. One might call it foolish, but I call it self-preservation. This is the way our world ends, our world ends, our world ends. This is the way our world ends. Not with a bang, but a whimper.

Winston Cho Asst. Sports Editor Yo u t u b e w a s c r e a t e d in 2005 by former Paypal employees, Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim as a way for people to freely upload, stream, and share videos. Since then, Youtube has garnered a multitude of fans across the world for its accessibility to music and videos. Its seemingly endless supply of entertainment is only limited by the millions of users who upload videos on a regular basis. Depending upon the videos popularity, one can even make money by selling the advertisement space. The most notable of these Youtubers is Ray William Johnson and is the rst to openly talk about his seven gure salary. Youtubers make money by becoming a partner. However, making a significant amount of money off the partnership is no simple task as one must have thousands of subscribers along hundreds of thousands of hits on the video channel.

Once a partner, one can sell the advertisement space on the video page or a commercial before the actual video. Although Youtube has thousands of sponsors, only a few of them earn money like Johnson. Johnson, who is known for his Youtube series Equals Three, is the most subscribed user with 5.3 millions subscribers and over 1.5 billion video views. In his videos, he reviews, criticizes, and comments on the weeks most popular viral videos. His celebrity status on Youtube has attracted several notable guests for his videos including Kristen Bell, John Cho, and Robin Williams. Due to his plethora of subscribers, Johnson regularly attracts millions of viewers to his videos. In addition to his channel RayWilliamJohnson, he has also released an additional channel YourFavoriteMartian. This channel releases animated cartoon characters singing original songs. Another one of his channels entitled Breaking Los Angeles features Johnson

As Johnsons view count rockets...theres more money in his pockets. Courtesy of http://funny-pictures-blog.com interviewing stars such as rapper Dumbfounded and comedian Gabriel Igelesias. Although Johnson earns the most out of all Youtubers, there are several users who earn six figures solely off of Youtube. The Young Turks, a liberal talk show that can be seen live via Youtube streaming, claim to be the rst and largest Internet news show in the world. The channel earns around $112,000 annually for their average of 18 million viewers that go to their videos a month. A n o t h e r u s e r, F r e d , releases comedy skits based around a fictional six-yearold with anger management problems. He has 700 million views along with over 2.1 million subscribers giving him a $146,000 salary. The actor who portrays Fred, Lucas Cruikshank, was propelled into stardom when he guest starred on Nickelodeon hit show ICarly. Ryan Higa, or Nigahiga earns $151,000 for his three million subscribers. His hit videos satirize everyday life and have made him a Youtube star. He releases his videos while studying lm production at the University of Las Vegas. Although he does not release as many videos as his fellow topranked Youtubers, his original videos How to be Gangster and How to be Ninja have the highest view count on Youtube. Many view Youtube as solely a source of entertainment and nothing more. However, with the right knowledge and a little bit of talent, one can become a millionaire off of Youtube alone.

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momentum shift in the game as the unrelenting Brahmas continued to take shots on the Cardinals. As soon as I got the ball from an amazing pass from Kase, I knew that I was going senior Ryan Espinosa scored off of a throw in by senior Evan Valpraiso, which gave the Brahmas the lead 2-1. I [do not] even remember what happened. It just deflected off I knows it has been close to fifteen years since we went to the second round and just the way that we won league by going 101-1 was historic. To go back and score two goals after a penalty

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DBHS Soccer Teams Advance to Second Round

Austin Kong A&E Editor On Thursday, February 16, the Diamond Bar High School boys soccer team defeated the Whittier High School Cardinals in the first round of California Interscholastic Federation playoffs at home. After trailing at the start of the second half, the Brahmas managed to score two goals defeating the Cardinals 2-1. In the first half, neither team managed to score. The DBHS defense played superbly, allowing little offensive opportunities for Whittier. On the other hand, the Brahma offense developed numerous plays and created many chances to score but could not put one in the back of the net. I wish we could have finished. We had six shots in the first half. I think nerves played a big part, commented coach Kemp Wells. The Cardinals were awarded a penalty kick in the beginning of the second half after a Brahma handball in the penalty box. Whittier High School took advantage of the opportunity and advanced 1-0. Five minutes after the penalty, junior Will Lee hit a shot in the bottom right-hand corner of the goal off of an assist from junior, Kase Vollebregt. Lees goal caused a dramatic The Diamond Bar girls soccer team played against Arroyo Grande High School at home on Friday, February 17. The Brahmas were able to garner a win against the Eagles with a 2-1 victory for their first round of CIF playoffs. T h e Brahmas took an early lead to begin the game after senior captain S t e v i e Thomas, scored off of a cross from freshman M a r i s s a Favela. I was running and M a r i s s a passed me a beautiful ball and I just hit it into the right corner, Looking to advance the ball... Junior Tatum Lockett evades an opposing player to pass to a forward Courtesy of Jocelyn Hsu c o m m e n t e d Thomas. to finish. I looked forward, kept the goalie and I was there, shows that this team does not Immediately after the goal, the want to lose, remarked Wells. Eagles responded with one of my cool, and placed the ball in expressed Espinosa. The Brahmas will now The teams next game will be on their own which tied the score the bottom right hand corner of the goal, shared Lee. In advance to the second round Tuesday, February 21, against 1-1. The Brahmas dominated the final minutes of the match, for the first time in fifteen years. Crescenta Valley High School. the Eagles during the second

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Brahmas Split Victory in CIF

Girls Basketball:

Wrestling Competes in CIF Individuals

established his dominance from the beginning as he pinned his first opponent at the first 2:47 mark. He quickly advanced to semifinals and successfully placed second in his weight class. Pike will be competing this Friday at Temecula Valley High School for a chance to enter CIF State. My mentality right now is to make it to State and possibly place in order to accomplish my goal. Ive worked hard for it, so I really want it, said Pike. Junior Nathan Rodriguez came close to placing in the top five, but was defeated 8-2 in a decisive consolation match. Although he was unable to advance to CIF Masters, Rodriguez finished sixth in his 170-pound weight class. Senior co-captain Thomas Ruiz of the 106-pound weight class trounced his senior opponent 14-3 first round, but was unable to advance to quarterfinals after suffering a critical loss to his next opponent. Senior Raymond Sierra, who also is a co-captain of the team, seemed undefeatable at first in his 126-pound class after defeating numerous opponents, but faced an upsetting loss and a minor leg injury on the second day of the tournament. My competitor was strong, and I messed up. I tried my best, but there is no excuse, shared Sierra. This year, DBHS finished third in the Hacienda League and ninth in the CIF Southern Division. Out of the six different schools in the league, however, DBHS had the most number of wrestlers qualify for CIF Individuals. The tournament was highlighted by the younger

half. During the middle of the half, freshman Ashley Bell made a run which caused the Arroyo Grande goalkeeper to deflect the ball out to open space in the penalty box. Freshman Mia Trugerro made the game winning goal after she placed the ball in the net from the deflection. The teams defense also played a solid game and virtually shut down the Eagles offense in the second half. Junior goalkeeper Tyler Hunt played an integral part on the defensive end and started this game after junior Leslie Luna injured her wrist towards the end of the league season. Making it to the second round of the CIF playoffs is a momentous step for the DBHS girls soccer program. [We have] talked all year about winning league. We did that. Then we talked about making past the first round [of CIF]. It is a good accomplishment but we are not done yet[We have to] keep playing defense well. If we do that, I think [we will] make a great run, expressed coach Matt Brummett. The team has high hopes for its next game. We have to work hard, focus, play as a team, and grind it out. As long as we play to our best potential, we can win, commented Thomas after the game.

Winston Cho Asst. Sports Editor The Diamond Bar High School boys basketball team suffered a disappointing loss in the first round of the California Interscholastic Federation playoffs on Friday, February 17 against Glendale High School by a score of 56-49. The loss knocks the Brahmas out of the competition after a third place finish in the Hacienda League. The Brahmas began the game sloppily with a myriad of unforced turnovers. This combined with missed routineshots resulted in DBHS trailing after the first half of play. The second half, however, was dominated by the Brahmas due to the key changes made by the coaching staff. It was a good game. We found ourselves down in the first quarter but other than that we played good defense and our offense was flowing, said senior captain Frankie Martinez. In spite of the large deficit, the players came out with intensity and energy at the start of the third quartr as DBHS converted baskets and made stops on the defensive end. However, the Nitros were saved in the midst of the Brahma run by the game clock. We played an exceptional defensive game in the second half, but we could not overcome some early turnovers and missed offensive opportunities, said coach Ty Watkins. The Brahmas played a very good season of basketball. In a tough and competitive league, DBHS was able to finish 1315 overall and 6-6 in league. However, there will be a difficult void to fill due to the graduation of seniors Martinez and Billy Escobar. Despite the defeat, the team remains hopeful for next season. Next year we will be working on getting stronger and faster, and hope to move up in the Hacienda League and get a few rounds in CIF. [We are] very happy how our

team improved throughout the season and since last spring, commented Watkins. On Saturday, Febraury 18 the Diamond Bar High School girls basketball team won its first playoff game in 12 years by beating La Sierra High School 32-26. This advances the Lady Brahmas to the second round of California Interscholastic Federation. The game was aggressive since the opening tip as the La Sierra Eagles sport a very physical and big front court. However, the Lady Brahmas did not back down as both teams played strong defense resulting in the game coming down to the wire. Sophomore Nora Wu hit a three-pointer to give the Brahmas a 27-24 lead late in the ball game. This resulted in a momentum shift as DBHS gained control of the game as it went on to score five more points compared to the three of La Sierra High School. We played an outstanding game it was very physical and we survived it, said coach Tony McCabe. The game was intensified by the stellar defense that both teams played all throughout the game. It was an aggressive game but the team played very well and we were able to pull through with a win, said senior co-captain Jasmine Nguyen. Junior Yewande Alabi also made significant contributions on the defensive end as well as on offense by scoring nine points, getting 9 boards, and blocking an astounding 11 shots. The Lady Brahmas refuse to be content with one victory and hope to continue playing in CIF. For our upcoming game all we have to do is stay focused, have a good practice, and play like its our last time playing basketball, commented Nguyen. The team will play next when they travel to Temecula Valley to play a very strong Golden Bear team in the second round of CIF on Wednesday, February 22.

Justin Park Asst. Editorial Editor On Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18, 12 of 14 Diamond Bar High School varsity wrestlers took the mats for the two-day California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section Individuals Wrestling Championships held at Brea Olinda High School. Among the 12 wrestlers, senior co-captain Nathan Pike qualified for CIF S.S. Masters Tournament. All wrestlers finished exceptionally well in their respective weight class, but only one was able to secure an entry to CIF Masters. Pike, who wrestles in the 113-pound weight class, displayed strong intensity and prowess throughout the tournament and

DBHS wrestlers, as six juniors and two sophomores represented the school. Junior Matt Carrillo aggressively advanced to the quarterfinals in his 182-pound class, where he was defeated by a pin. 120-pounder sophomore Jeremy Foo also displayed remarkable strength in the beginning, but faced a close defeat in his third consolation face-off. Sophomore Aaron Oh was defeated in his first 160-pound match against a senior wrestler, but immediately regained his momentum by garnering an impressive threewin streak in his consolation matches. I think we did really well. Everything turned out the way we expected. I say we met our expectations, commented head coach Scott Usher.

Athlete of the Month:

Katie Jagodka

Colene Eng Asst. Editorial Editor Excelling in all that she does, senior Katie Jagodka has proven to be one of Diamond Bar High Schools most wellrounded students. As a fouryear member of varsity crosscountry, basketball, and track, Jagodka has shown to be a versatile member of DBHS. Jagodka succeeded in making the basketball team in the sixth grade. It was clear to Jagodka that if she worked hard, she would be able to attain success in the sport. To her, basketball was not just a sport, but rather, a hobby that would bring new friends who shared the same interest. I liked it because it was something I was relatively good at and it was a way for me to meet a whole bunch of new people. I made a lot of meaningful relationships through basketball, elaborated Jagodka. When Jagodka made the

Lady Brahmas varsity basketball team her freshman year, she was understandably intimidated because she was the youngest on the team. As the year progressed, Jagodkas hard work and dedication began to make an impression on the seniors. Due to her experience of participating on varsity for four years, Jagodka acquired the skills necessary to acquire the position of co-captain her senior year. Cross-country and track also play a pivotal role in Jagodkas athletic career. By running distances such as the 800 meter, Jagodka is able to endure long periods of running, an advantage that has benefitted her in basketball. By conditioning her body to have such great stamina, Jagodka is

sure to have the upper hand over her competitors on the court. In addition to grueling practices, J a g o d k a maintains a 3.88 grade point average with Advance Placement classes such as literature in addition to Higher Level mathematics. She is considering majoring in political science/government to help make a positive impact. Jagodka has also decided to continue her athletic success by joining intramural teams. With her experience of being a natural leader both on and off the court, Jagodka has much to contribute. Jagodka has also immersed herself in numerous extra-curricular activities both

in and out of school. She was a teachers assistant at Socal Mental Math and an intern at Acrylatex Coatings, Inc, the summer before her senior year. Furthermore, she is the vice president of Class of 2012, coEditor-in-chief of yearbook, vice president of Hoops 4 Hope, and World Vision. As an active member of both Leo Club and the California Scholarship Federation, Jagodka devotes countless hours in order to give back to the community and those less fortunate. I started off as a freshman knowing that I had to get involved, but I didnt really know how so I tried out a whole bunch of stuff [] I found each one special so I continued doing [them.], said Jagodka. Jagodkas admirable work ethic, perserverence, and dedication will undoubtedly bring her far in all her future endeavors. Dont let others bring you down, always strive to get better and give it your all, advised Jagodka

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