VOLUME XXX, ISSUE II

The Bulls Eye

INSIDE THIS ISSUE
SELF-OFFENSE Six police officers have been accused of unrightfully beating a man to death. Turn the pages to find out what we think about this. Please see page 4. SEE SPOT EAT Want some yummy boba or maybe some delicious bread? Discover some of the interesting restaurants that we have reviewed. Please see page 8. RAZE YOUR GAME Waiting for the next big gaming console? Well youre in luck because the Razer Blade is coming soon. Read all about it. Please see page 9.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL

VICTORY IS SERVED Varsity volleyball bumped out Diamond Ranch last Thursday within the first three sets. Find out the details of our victory. Please see page 12.

NEWS ANALYSIS

The Aftermath of Hurricane Irene Makes Recovering Difficult

The east coast is still experiencing power outages and storming. There are roads that are impassable due to fallen trees and high levels of water. Holly Liu Asst. News Editor In the course of 10 days from Saturday, August 20 to Monday, August 29 Hurricane Irene, a Category 1 hurricane, formed and devastated mainly the east coast, resulting in the death of 46 people. United States President Barack Obama has promised that there will be no delay in federal help for the process of recovery. In addition to the damage from the hurricanes, there have been many incidents of flooding in New England and Upstate New York that are considered to be more damaging to the east coast than the hurricane itself. Many areas in the east coast are still experiencing power outages and dangerous storming that consists of heavy rain and wind. There are roads that are impassable due to fallen trees and high levels of water. This has complicated the recovery from the damage sustained by the hurricane alone. A large amount of people who have evacuated are still unable to return to their home due to the flooded roads; in [Please see STORM on page 3]

Chelsea Grunseth Announced as New Activities Director

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

Sudden Tragedy for Walnut High School Graduate

REMEMBER: At times when students are blinded by the obstacles they face, they tend to make impetuous decisions that can hurt more than just themselves.

Jennifer Wang Editor-in-Chief A recent Walnut High School graduate committed suicide on Monday night, September 12, after struggling with depression. The former wrestlers family and friends were greatly shocked by the incident. This was a student who seemed very content. No one would have assumed such a conclusion. The staff at Walnut was very distraught. [He] was a student who they had in their classes, who they loved and cared for, and who was close friends with a lot of the current students. They had lost a student that they loved, expressed Diamond Bar High Schools psychologist Stacy Woodward. The student was reluctant to share his personal issues with others; only a few understood what he was experiencing. His friends were really devastated because he didnt share a lot of his true feelings with them and I think it just became too much for him, shared Woodward. It is important to note that there are always other alternatives that are available to students. Our campus has a peer counseling program [Please see REFLECT on page 3]

Grunseths new game...Chelsea Grunseth adjusts to her position as Activities Director in her new office. DIRECT: Grunseth applied for the director position online and then went through a series of interviews. There were nine applicants who moved on to the interview process. Prisca Kim Asst. News Editor Chelsea Grunseth was announced the new Diamond Bar High School Activities Director on Friday, September 16 after having served as the interim activities director for approximately a month. My goal is to continue the program of excellence that is in place at DBHS because we have a very rich history of a strong activities program and my goal for this year specifically is to continue to grow the activities program efficiently despite newer budget restrictions, stated Grunseth. Grunseth has taught English for five years, four of them at DBHS. She was also the journalism advisor last year and had been the Link Crew advisor for three years. In addition, she has participated in the Summer Bridge Program for at-risk students. As an English teacher, it was about the classes I taught. As activities director, it is about not just the entire school but the entire community as well, commented Grunseth. Grunseth applied for the director position by filling out an application online and going through a series of interviews. There were nine applicants who moved on to the interview process but the final choice was Grunseth. DBHS Principal Catherine Real stated that some of the

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Choir Department Hosts Annual Fall Fall Play to be Choir Concert Held in Theater
VOICE: Tickets will be on sale until Wednesday, October 5. Student tickets are $7 each and adult tickets are $10 each. Tickets will also be sold at the door for the same price. Vivian Tang Staff Writer Starting the year off with its first 2011 showcase in the Diamond Bar High School Theater, the Choir department will host its fall choir concert on Wednesday, October 5, at 7:00 p.m. All four choirs, Chamber, Diamondtones, Marquis, and Solitaire, will be featured in the production. The four groups will sing a variety of repertoires including Classical songs, Gospels, sacred and secular text music, and spiritual songs such as Shenandoah will be performed by Marquis, and Flower Drum Song, a Chinese Folk Song, will be sung by Chamber Choir. Solitaire member Junior Maggie Tsui stated, The multi-lingual songs are very challenging to sing because the words are hard to pronounce. Ever since the beginning of the year, our choir has been working diligently; putting together a multilingual concert that you would not want to miss. Aside from the group performances, at least four students will perform solos. SHOW: Admission tickets will be available for purchase two or three weeks prior to the opening night of the play. The tickets will be $8 for students and $10 for adults. Justin Park Asst. Editorial Editor Diamond Bar High School's Drama Department will be presenting its annual fall play titled "Leading Ladies" at the DBHS theater on Friday, October 14 through Saturday, October 15. Two additional showings will be held on Friday, October 21 through Saturday, October 22. Written by playwright Ken Ludwig, "Leading Ladies" depicts a comedic story about English actors in America trying to make a living. "The play is about the choices these two actors make. They make these choices and problems compound one another," explained drama director Peter Bland. He added, "It is a true laugh-out-loud comedy." Unlike the Drama Departments previous plays, which were more formal and serious, "Leading Ladies" promises to entertain the crowd with its unique sense of humor. "It has a lot of comedy in it. I know that a lot of jokes, the students [at DBHS] will be able to [understand]," said junior Jazzlyn Parra, the assistant

traits necessary for the position were spirit, responsibility, and loyalty to the Academics, Activities, Arts, and Athletics. The interview panel was looking for someone who could handle the financial part of the job and support the colleagues and students. I am excited to see her take this next step in her career [and] to carry on our great tradition at DBHS and our activities program. I wish her and the USB students a lot of luck during this transition period. I know that it is going to be great, stated Real.

Were all in this together...Choir members practice for their upcoming fall choir concert with Choir Director Patty Breitag. Xing Yen Quek Choir students interested in a solo performance were able to try out on Monday, September 26. Soloists were selected through an audition held by Choir Director Patty Breitag. Ticket sales started the week of Monday, September 19 in the choir room during lunch and will continue to be on sale until Wednesday, October 5. Student tickets can be purchased for $7 each and adult tickets for $10 each. Tickets will also be sold at the door starting at 6:15 p. m. for the same price. Choir students have been preparing for the concert since Monday, August 22. Aside from their daily class periods, the performers also rehearsed during lunch and during their allotted sectional time. During the sectionals, students practiced in their individual sections of each choir. Choir director, Patty Breitag commented, "My hope is that all students perform their best in the concert. [The students] have been practicing their music since the beginning of the school year. I would like to cordially invite all students and staff to attend!"

director of the production. Thirteen different students from advanced and intermediate drama classes were selected for the cast through an extensive auditioning process. The chosen actors and actresses were then separated into two groups: Purple Cast and Gold Cast. The members were then expected to memorize their script throughout the summer. They proceeded to prepare for the play after the new school year began. The preparation of the play involved many in-class and afterschool hours. Parra commented about the work atmosphere among the cast members, Its more fun than it seems, working late hours, she continued, Its actually really fun staying here after school working with these people. Admission tickets will be available for purchase two or three weeks prior to the opening night of the play. The tickets will be $8 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets will be available for purchase at a ticket booth in front of the theater during lunch. "The play is extremely funny," said senior Clay Boonthanakit, one of the leading actors. He quoted from the play, "It is mesmerizing, fascinating! [It will be] a powerhouse night of theater!"

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

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On Target
END ON THE RIGHT FOOT Wow, we are almost a month into the school year! Time really flies by, and the end of the six-week grading period is right at our heels. Make sure you keep those grades up by doing all of your homework and not winging any tests. An above-average grade will really help you in the rest of the first semester. Get rid of some stress by starting out the school year strong! Six-week grading period ends on Friday, September 30. STRIKE A POSE Did you forget to take your picture? Well then make sure you remember to go and take the makeup one, otherwise your face wont show up in the yearbook! Makeup pictures will be held in the gym so beat the lines by coming early while looking your freshest! That way, you can still crush your friends in basketball during P.E. without having to worry about how you look. Dress your best and remember to smile! Undergrad makeup pictures are on Tuesday, October 4. PREPARATION IS KEY You have already gone through it once, so you know what to expect. Although the CAHSEE is going to be review material, make sure you know it well! Get enough sleep at night so you do not doze off during the test and make sure you have enough nutrition in your body! Remember that in order to graduate, you will need to have passed this exam so dont take it lightly. Good luck juniors and seniors! CAHSEE makeup tests are on Tuesday, October 4, and Wednesday, October 5. THE LATE BIRD GETS THE WORM Feeling exhausted with too many late night homework days? Dont worry, another late start is just around the corner! Mark this event on your calendars so you dont show up to school an hour early with nothing to do. Catch up on some sleep or, if you dont really need it, wake up and enjoy a relaxed morning. Cook some pancakes and eggs instead of eating your regular cereal, watch some television, or even take a morning jog, then come to school feeling refreshed! Late Start is on Tuesday, October 11. LUXURIOUS LUNCHTIME Tired of the same old lunch every day? Well heres your chance to spice it up a bit! The All Club Food Fair is coming up and clubs will be selling everything from boba milk tea to popcorn chicken! Just make sure that you hurry there, since all of these popular food items will sell out fast! All Club Food Fair is on Wednesday, October 12. GET YOUR SMART PANTS ON Are you aiming to get into the top ten percent of the nation and grab the National Merit Scholarship? Well then, its your time to shine! The PSAT is almost here! Make sure you review all those math problems and grammar rules and give your brain enough rest to get you through the test! This will be good practice for the actual SAT and might even boost your score. Dont let this catch you off guard! Work hard and good luck! The actual PSAT is on Saturday, October 15.

Two New Teachers Join Diamond Bar High School Faculty

Fresh new faces...Addison Whitesel and Tim Woolston (from left to right) smile for the camera. START: Woolston has previously taught English and World History at West Covina High School and Whitesel graduated from Cal Poly in June 2010 with a Bachelor in Kinesiology. Prisca Kim Asst. News Editor At the beginning of the 20112012 school year, Diamond Bar High School hired two new teachers: Addison Whitesel and Tim Woolston. Woolston has previously taught English and World History at West Covina High School. In his second year of teaching, he will be instructing tenth-grade and twelfth-grade English on campus. DBHS has some of the most motivated students and supportive parents of any high school Ive ever been to, shared Woolston. Besides teaching, Woolston is also involved with on-campus organizations. These include Pathways Leadership, Game Club, Origami Club, and swim. I, personally, love Pathways. [Pathways students] treat each other well, feel comfortable in class, and work very hard, said Woolston. As a teacher, Woolstons goal is to be the best teacher I can possible be, always be willing to lend a hand or get involved, and make whatever subject I teach fun and interesting. He added, I plan to work with the other teachers on campus to learn new ways of teaching a subject and also asking the students themselves what works and doesnt work. In his free time, Woolston enjoys to go on road trips and hikes. In addition, he plans to backpack through Southeast Asia next summer. I hope to contribute new ideas and energy to both the students and staff. Hopefully I can make a positive impact, commented Woolston. Whitesel graduated from Cal Poly in June 2010 with a Bachelor in Kinesiology. He began filling his studentteaching credit first at Brea Junior High and then switched to Yorba Linda High School a semester later. This is his first year teaching Kinesiology and

Xing Yen Quek helping coach boys basketball and girls softball. P.E. is a class where [the students] get to be outside and blow off some energy for the day, said Whitsel. Whitesel also works at Reflection Clothing Company, which designs and screen prints tee-shirts. In addition, Whitesel was recently married on Saturday, September 17. One of the reasons why I wanted to become a P.E. teacher is because I really enjoy working with students. I have the ability to connect with them and communicate with them in a manner which is interesting and I feel that the students greatly enjoy my teaching style, explained Whitesel.

Diamond Bar High School Celebrates 30th Annual Back to School Night
WELCOME: During the night, parents visited classrooms of their respective children. Teachers had ten minutes to give an overview of the course curriculum and expectations. Prisca Kim Asst. News Editor Diamond Bar High School held its 2011-2012 Back to School Night on Thursday, September 15, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. [The goal was] to welcome, inform, and entertain our parents and community, as well as celebrate our 30th year with a great evening, stated Instructional Dean David Hong. Parents and community members were notified of and invited to Back to School Night through both mail and e-mail. During the night, parents visited classrooms of their respective children. Teachers had ten minutes to give an overview of the course curriculum and expectations. I look[ed] forward to seeing all the parents who are so involved in their kids lives show support for their academic achievements and successes, expressed Ty Watkins. Both the Pathways Communications Academy and the English Language Development programs held meetings for the parents during the night. In preparation for the event,

Friendly Reminders
Please do not stop or park your cars on Evergreen Springs Drive from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on school days. Police are handing out tickets to those who do not abide by the traffic laws. To pick up or drop off your student, drive futher down Evergreen Springs. The Sheriffs Department has indicated that they have begun issuing tickets to jaywalkers on Brea Canyon Road.

Back to Brose...Jeff Brose gives parents and students an overview of the calculus course and his classroom guidelines. Xing Yen Quek all of the administrators worked together to plan a schedule. DBHS parent organizations such as Brahma Boosters and South Asian Parents Association set up booths in the quad. Parents were able to go in the LINC to learn how to view their student grades online. Also throughout the night, the Food Services Department held tours of the kitchen facilities and sold barbeque in the lunch area. Tables were also set up around campus to sell refreshments and offer free coffee to parents. The United Student Body also participated in the event by helping direct parents to classrooms and passing out maps and programs. In addition, USB members helped decorate the campus and answer any questions parents had. I think it is great to put a face to a name. I am more impressed with the classes my daughter takes after I came [to Back to School Night] and learned how rigorous they really are, stated attendee Diana Kim.

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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Clubs Promote During Club Membership Drive

JOIN: Organizations varied from language clubs to service clubs. Officers from their respective organizations set up tables with posters, flyers, props, and treats to draw students to their club. interested so I decided to join, said freshman Kelvin Choi. He continued, Im hoping that Ill learn more about them [the clubs] once I go to the meetings. Organizations varied from language clubs to service clubs. Officers from their respective organizations set up tables with posters, flyers, props, and treats to draw students to their club. We advertized with candy, flyers hanging in classes, and shouting our clubs name as people passed by, stated senior Sharon Im, the vice president of Girls League. Some clubs used other methods to draw people to their table. The Anime club members dressed up as anime characters to express their interest towards their club. Leash Club Advisor Sue Benner brought in her dog to the club membership drive. As IOC Chairperson, I believe that Club Membership Week benefited both the various clubs on campus and

the student body, commented IOC Chairperson senior Jessica Yam. Yam added, This week was not only an experience for the clubs and students, but [also] for myself. Before the Club Membership Emily Hwang Drive started, each club had to Staff Writer schedule a date with the United Student Body in order to have Various Diamond Bar High its own club booth. The sign-up School clubs recruited students sheets were posted inside the as part of the two-week club USB room for clubs to reserve membership drive which was a table. USB assigned tables for held during lunch in the upper each club. Some organizations quad from Tuesday, September such as Key Club and Leo Club 6 to Thursday, September 15. were able to use the whole two The event gave students an weeks while most clubs only opportunity to learn and signhad one week to promote. up for clubs that they were Sophomore Ashley Chung, interested in. the publicist of Best Buddies Clubs only promoted their stated, I expect this year to clubs to students but did not be a year where I can meet collect dues during the first new people, and make new week of Club promotion. happy memories. The Club During the second week, Membership Drive really helped clubs were allowed to collect our club tremendously by being membership dues and continue able to recruit new members Join the fun...Wanda and Jack Tanaka (from left to right) collect Leo Club applications and membership to advertise their clubs. into our club. Some of the clubs got me fee. Xing Yen Quek Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 STORM: A large amount of people have evacuated in preparation. REFLECT: The student was reluctant to share his personal issues with others; only a few understood what he was experiencing. fact, people are recommended to stay off the roads in general. In addition to the flooding, evacuated people are not recommended to return home until roads have been cleared of fallen trees and downed power lines. Property damage is estimated to be extremely high not only from the hurricane but also from the flooding. The complete amount of damage has not been completely accounted for since many areas are still considered unreachable, but the damages are estimated to cost as high as a total of $14 billion. This is an extremely damaging event towards the United States still weak economy, considering the fact that the United States is still in debt. On Saturday, August 27, Obama visited the east coast in order to survey the damage. He spoke to many citizens about his determination to have the government prioritize the efforts for relief. Obama has already requested $1.8 billion for the immediate relief of the victims in the east coast; however, due to financial complications, Congress can only provide $11 billion of relief funds for disaster aid for the whole of next year Despite the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Irene, many officials revealed that they had expected worse from the storm. Many precautions were taken before the hurricane hit the east coast. The east coast was prepared for this disaster and in order to limit the damage, 10 states declared a state of emergency. The precautions included evacuating over two million people and closing down airports and public transit days before the hit. Numerous non-profit organizations have formed for the relief of those who were affected by Hurricane Irene. Hopefully, with the help of many organizations and charitable citizens, the recovery from the destructive aftermath of Hurricane Irene will be soon and successful. that consists of students of all grade-levels. These students have been trained to provide support for anyone who seeks help. The counseling room, room 242, is almost always open during lunch for any students who wish to speak to a peer counselor or the Peer Counseling Advisor Sandra Davis. Peer counselors are trained to recognize the warning signs of suicide and understand the importance of taking any person who is directly or indirectly expressing the desire to take [his or her] own life seriously, explained Davis. Woodward and the Intervention Counselor Lisa Benner are other staff members who are able to alleviate stress and problems students have. Suicide is a permanent solution to temporary problems. Whenever I hear about a young person committing suicide, I often wonder if anyone in his or her life was alerted to [his or her] depression before the incident. I think it is imperative that everyone is educated on this important issue, stated Davis. There are times when students are blinded by the obstacles they face and in these moments, students tend to make impetuous decisions that can hurt more than just themselves. When we struggle and we are in a sad or desperate place, we forget who loves us and who cares about us. We forget that those feelings are temporary and that there can be help to get past them and that is why it is so important to talk about what you are really thinking and feeling, concluded Woodward.

News Bits
A Colorado logger was forced to self-amputate all five toes on his right foot with a pocket knife when a seventon trailer, which he was trying to fix, detached and fell on his foot. Using a shirt to hamper the bleeding, he drove his tractor down a mountain path and dialed 911. A man was arrested at a Miami airport attempting to smuggle seven snakes and three turtles in his pants onto a flight heading to Brazil. Transportation Security Administration caught the hidden reptiles through a body scanner. A mysterious bubble cloud of light appeared over Beijing and Shanghai for approximately 15 minutes. According to pilots, the sphere grew from the size of an Unidentified Flying Object to 100 times the size of the moon. Scientists and citizens are baffled by this unusual spectacle, but experts believe it had been designed by a group of people. The annual Fireball Festival was held in Nejapa, El Salvador where residents hurled fireballs, made of burning rags, at each other. This was a celebration in remembrance of the volcanic eruption in 1922 that destroyed the town and forced the inhabitants to leave. A 19-year-old British students love for the Korean culture led her to surgically lengthen her tongue to help speak the Korean language. She is proud her pronunciation is no longer foreign and can now speak with a native Korean accent. A Florida woman in her early twenties was arrested for biting the arms and face of an elderly man in a wheelchair. According to the man he fell asleep under a restaurant to avoid rain, and woke up to find a young woman biting his arms and lips claiming to be a vampire. When police arrived at the scene, they found the woman nearby bloody, halfnaked, and unaware of what had just taken place.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Fin of the Shark Tale

Lea Chang Feature Editor Over the past few years, the demand for shark fin soup, a Chinese delicacy, has grown from a dull roar to a chaotic clamor in California. However, the controversy that comes with shark finning has grown in direct proportion to that noisy demand. Those who support the hunting of sharks for their fins argue that the traditional dish is a part of Chinese culture, and to ban it would be to undermine the very culture itself. In contrast, others claim that shark finning is inhumane and will some day lead to the extinction of sharks. Instead of taking the side of either of these extremists, the best solution would simply be to restrict the number of sharks that can be hunted per year. Ideally, a cap limit would be placed on shark finning to reduce the approximately 73 million sharks killed every year by half. Chinese culture cannot be completely sacrificed, so a cap on hunting sharks would moderate the sharks decline in population and greatly reduce the risk of their extinction without hurting Chinese life. Limiting the number of sharks that can be hunted per year would be highly effective in keeping the population levels at normal numbers, as they have already fallen by over 90 percent in certain species of sharks in the past few years. Fishermen report that the sharks they are catching seem to be getting smaller, as the sharks are no longer being given enough time to fully mature before they are hunted. If fewer sharks were hunted each year, they would be allowed to mature. Furthermore, ocean ecosystems as a whole would be able to function more effectively with the shark population kept intact. Although shark finning needs to be regulated, environmentalists, however, cannot disregard Chinese culture and sacred practices like traditional weddings. California has a similar limit for hunting black bearsa cap was established in 2009 so that only 1700 bears could be hunted per year. Since this restriction has proved viable for black bears, the same principle should be adopted for shark hunting as well. It is of the utmost importance that a solution is found for this problem, but extremists on both sides of this situation have been slowing the process down to an irresponsible pace. For example, the California State Senate recently passed Assembly Bill 376, which will ban the possession of shark fins if signed by Governor Jerry Brown. This bill will include a few compromises that allow fishermen who catch sharks to keep fins for personal use and also permit taxidermists to have them in possession. Despite these paltry provisions, however, the bill is not practical because it only addresses one side of the situation. A bill that is written with the interests of Chinese culture at heart needs to be implemented; bills like 376 severely limit the ability to partake in a dish that is such an integral part of Chinese life. When the members of the California Senate and Brown finally realize this, they will amble back to their desks and settle in for another number of months spent arguing and revising before they turn out another bill, months that could have been more wisely spent on the right kind of bill exercising a cap limit. The looming ban on shark finning in California is extremely damaging to Chinese culture, but allowing the hunting of sharks to go on unrestricted will cause equal harm to the environment. Introducing a limit to the number of sharks that can be hunted is the only solution that satisfies both the supporters of Chinese culture and environmentalists as well.

A DREAM Come True

Justin Park Asst. Editorial Editor Many would say that the hackneyed principle of equal opportunity for everyone has been well established in the United States for over decades, specifically in its realm of education. Thousands of undocumented high school students around the nation, however, would beg to differ. Before implementing the California Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, these underprivileged students had been constantly neglected from their fair share of educational benefits and opportunities, all which were once offered exclusively to American citizens and residents. The passage of Cal. DREAM Act now enables undocumented students to qualify for lowered tuition and financial aid benefits, therefore stopping thousands of potentially successful youths from being brutally stripped of their chance of attending college. The state governments long overdue decision to pass the act was a prudent act of decency aimed for the betterment of the state and its people. In essence, the Cal. DREAM Act proposes a two-part plan that is directly designed to alleviate the financial burden of underprivileged immigrants to overcome. Although these enrolling in college. Under AB students have lived in California 130, any individual, regardless of for years, they are forced to pay his or her lawful stay in the U.S., an average of $20,000 more than who has attended high school in other students because they California for three or more years are ineligible for in-state tuition. and has attained a graduate This bill is the first of many steps status will become eligible for we must take in order to stop in-state tuition at various public discouraging young students colleges in California. In addition, from working toward their dream, AB 131, which is yet to be simply because they were not passed, would born American. allow those of These students equal criteria These underprivileged work equally to be eligible hard, if not for additional harder, than students had been financial aid documented p r o g r a m s constantly neglected s t u d e n t s t o administered by achieve their from their fair share of d r e a m s , the state. P r i o r and it is the educational benefits states duty to to this act, undocumented acknowledge and opportunities... their efforts, students were discriminated T h e from receiving l e a d i n g the most basic financial benefits opposition of Cal. DREAM Act offered by the government, asserts that taxpayers money regardless of their potential should not be spent towards productivity in America. A majority illegal immigrants, especially at of the undocumented students this time of dire economic crisis. were brought to the U.S. illegally However, the act offers beneficial as children, seeking for a better effects that are guaranteed to life. Regardless of the struggles bring positive changes to the surrounding their residence state in the long run. According in the U.S., these guiltless to a research conducted by youths strive daily for academic the College Board, a college success, only to realize that the g r a d u a t e w i t h a d v a n c e d entrance to college is too steep degrees earns two or three for a disadvantaged immigrant times as much as a regular high school graduate. As a result, if California were to produce more college graduates with larger income, the state would amass much higher tax revenue, thus relieving the financial deficit. For example, a study by the Immigration Policy Center states that when compared to an undocumented high school dropout, an immigrant with a college degree will pay around $5,000 more in taxes, but will spend $4,000 less in government e x p e n s e s e a c h y e a r. T h e results may seem insignificant at first, however, one cannot ignore its potential benefits. In order to take advantage of this, the government must first obliterate all barriers that are hindering youths to pursue their journey in achieving their college degrees. The passage of this act accomplishes exactly that, by successfully eliminating our states most conspicuous problem in providing an equal educational benefit to everyone. The purpose of Cal. DREAM Act is nothing short of its name; to help students dreams come true. Every student deserves to be awarded with the opportunity to pursue his education with the help of the government. Fortunately, undocumented students statewide can now chase their goals more freely with their newfound benefits.

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Homeless to Lifeless
Marcel Boubion Editorial Editor foster care. In fact, millions of children across the country are already enjoying the benefits of foster care. Studies show that 57 percent of children placed in foster homes are at high risk of receiving abuse and neglect. That is a 57 percent high chance that children can finally shed that weight they have been worried about! Stress from a foreign environment, homesickness, misery, and unceasing humiliation have proved to be the perfect formula for weight loss. The governments role is to control every fraction of a persons life to ensure that America is a nation embodying a perfect and ideal image. After all, one can never be too skinny. Those parents who have raised the anorexic and bulimic masses are the leading examples for aspiring parents. Any problems those children have are much too slight and slender to be seen. The real dilemma lies with the big problems: the big sizes. Ignore those small ones about the malnourished; you cant even see them! Obesity is an epidemic of hefty proportions. It is abuse of the worst sort and the people of this country must raise their voices and armaments against such a heinous crime. And hopefully, one day in the future, all of America can raise their arms without a wiggle of adipose tissue jiggling under it. Hundreds of protesters began rallying in July in order to pin six Fullerton police officers as the murderers of Kelly Thomas, who died five days after he was beaten unconscious in what started out as a routine arrest. The beating, while grotesque and unwarranted, is only bringing about the trial of two out of the six officers responsible, despite countless testimonials and surveillance videos that depict an outnumbered homeless man beaten beyond recognition. Two months later, Fullerton Police Chief Michael Sellers is extending his stress-related medical leave of absence, allowing him to maintain his $228,576 annual paycheck, while four of the six officers involved in the arrest remain on paid administrative leave. Conveniently, Sellers was not able to provide a timely narrative on what occurred that night when Thomas was arrested, nor did he offer condolences to the Thomas family. Meanwhile, the District Attorney took even more time to wrap up the investigation which will determine whether or not the broken bones, brain injuries, and internal bleeding might have been the result of excessive force. Rather than provide these murderers with protected identities, criminal charges need to be placed on all of the officers involved in the arrest The officers did not use reasonable force to apprehend

Oh Please, Stop the Obese!

Sarah Cho Asst. A&E Editor Child abuse has a new name and it is a rather large one: Childhood Obesity. This crime is horrifying; parents are purposely stuffing their children full of saturated fats. To make things worse, the problem is growing rapidly and has swelled to large proportions. In fact, the number of overweight adolescents has tripled in the last two decades. This increase in size is simply unacceptable and the problem must be nipped at the bud. It demands all of our efforts, time, and focus to slim down the predicament so that we can begin to take obese children out of harms way. Negligent parents do not deserve to feed their children if they cannot do so responsibly. Childhood tubbiness is childhood abuse. It is without a doubt that between starving a child and overfeeding one, the former is better. Overfeeding is plugging hundreds of childrens vulnerable digestive tracts with chocolate and grease. Every Big Mac, although tasty, is like a ruthless kick to the ribs. The physical abuse does not par up to the psychological issues that a kids meal imposes. After all, a black eye or a broken rib pales in comparison to 600 pounds of blubber. Or rather it is lost in the shade of a very large shadow. Truly, fast food is the most sickening and appalling abuse in this world! Parents are intentionally seizing their childrens chance at happiness with hamburgers and french-fries. The children are not to blame for their wide silhouettes the guilty party is the cruel, sadistic parents! It is the parents who stuff their children full of saturated fats, cholesterol, and of the stout casualties. No one will defend the hefty sufferers of outrageous mutilations. No one will speak for the portly, silent wounded. These parents must be held accountable for their flagrant heartlessness and malice. Already, states across the country have recognized this and have begun to take immediate

high fructose corn syrup. While such a crime may be pardonable if it were only for the low cost and convenience of fast food, such is not the case! These parents are feeding their children fried chicken wings and chocolate cake out of vengeance and spite, punishing their children with both sugary and fattening foods. These parents should be swiftly served prison time. We should take vengeance against them on behalf of their plump victims. If not the government, no one will intervene on behalf

steps, in order to punish these ruthless parents. One shining example is the case of Alexander Draper, a 14-year-old boy from South Carolina who was seized from his parents custody and put directly into foster care. It is a revolutionary action that has sparked a wave of reform. Atkins, South Beach Diet , and the Lap Band, though all children should use these plans to ensure proper health, should be replaced by the infinitely more effective alternate for more severe cases like Drapers:

their suspect yet, the D.A.s shockingly slow response time and Fullerton City councils lack of concern allows these men to walk freely. Judging from the reactions of eye witnesses, it is clear that arresting K. Thomas was not the only intention of the six men who beat him. One witness frantically described the scene to a local bus driver just moments after it happened: they caught him, pound[ed] his face, pound[ed] his face against the curb ... and they beat him up. On September 3, Ron Thomas released his sons medical records revealing that his death was caused by brain damage received during the incident. It should not take the D.A. over two months to realize that K. Thomas life was placed in the hands of all six officers who beat him excessively. This is a criminal case and every officer involved should be handled as such. The Fullerton Police department is allowing four men involved in what should be an on-going murder investigation to take leave with pay along with their protected identitiesregardless of their ranking as officers, this is unacceptable. The D.A. needs to continue their investigation so that these policemen are removed from administrative leave and tried for the wrongful death of K. Thomas. Protestors must keep pressuring the Fullerton City council and the D.A. so that they are no longer provided the immunity that allows them to avoid responsibility for Thomass wrongful death.

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The tenth anniversary of September 11 brought a wave of well-deserved patriotism to Diamond Bar High School; the method the school has chosen to show its devotion, however, is questionable. Leading the school in the Pledge of Allegiance will not increase patriotism; rather it will take away the pledges value as a salute to the country. At some point between the time students enter elementary school and graduate high school, they are taught that pledging their allegiance to a flag in front of their classmates is the best way to show their love for their country. Students are rarely explained the significance of the pledge, nor is the option to not recite it made clear, and even though a student may be given the choice to refrain from pledging, social expectancies to recite the pledge will always be in place. R e c e n t l y, D B H S h a s established a weekly recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance prior to the reading of the Bullsheet. Although it is not mandatory, the expectation and obligatory feeling to recite the pledge are still prevalent in the majority of classrooms. Saying the Pledge of Allegiance so frequently takes away its value and meaning. Although students are not forced to recite the pledge in class, they will not be able to refrain from saying it

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in a social environment where the students feel obligated to stand by their classmates and risk criticism from their peers. Requiring students to recite the pledge is brainwashing them because by teaching children the Pledge of Allegiance at such a young age, it becomes a routine, which children do not think twice about before reciting. In the 1943 Supreme Court case West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, the Supreme Court ruled that requiring the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools was a violation of the First and Fourteenth Amendments. Although the administration is by no means forcing students to recite the pledge, there is an unspoken social expectancy that will keep many students pledging along with the rest of their classmates simply because the pledge is occurring. Even if students realize that the recitation is brainwashing the students, they will continue to feel obligated by these social pressures to recite it. This expectancy takes the freedom of speech from students and should no longer occur in schools. Particularly for lower grade levels, such as kindergarten and first grade, the pledge should not be required as children can barely pronounce the words they are repeating, let alone understand their meaning.

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Many younger students do not understand that they have a choice regarding the recitation, and by leading them in the repetition of the same lines day after day, not only are they forced to believe in something they may not understand, but the pledge is also turned into a duty rather than a vow. Reciting the pledge on a daily basis would be more appropriate if its absolute meaning was taught to students at an appropriate age, so that children could make an educated decision from the beginning as to whether or not they want to recite it. However, to ingrain in them at such a young age words that they have no comprehension of is inherently wrong. While some individuals may feel that the poem is a patriotic display of loyalty, it is ridiculous to impose this recital on students. Not only is it a misconstrued view of patriotism, but it is also an intrusion on the natural rights of the students. Allowing schools to create an environment that suggests the requirement of a weekly oath is an inappropriate display of loyalty and dedication to the country. Such an environment has no place in a classroom because the ideas and expectations of the pledge are forced upon students without conveying to them that what they are repeating is a reflection of their personal views.

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I think we should say the pledge because we shouldnt lose our patriotism just because were in high school. Joseph Bachman, Sophomore

I believe our school should recite the Pledge of Allegiance because it shows pride for our country. Natalie Toldi, Senior

I believe that the Pledge of Allegiance should be recited not as an everyday activity, but as an actual pledge to our country. Eric Moffitt, Freshman

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.

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in achievement tests. There have students will not only be provided been no negative effects toward with more time to improve on the academic performance academics, but will be provided The Irene-Wakonda school among students, and the school with more time for extracurricular district in South Dakota recently district has divided the school activities. established a new four-day hours so that students are able The four day week will school week. The Republican- to cover all of the necessary undoubtedly lessen South led Legislature of South Dakota m a t e r i a l . T h e d i s t r i c t h a s Dakotas economical problems cut school budgets by nearly chosen to do so by allowing By making Friday t h e s t a t e t o seven percent in order to fill a by shortening $127 million budget gap, making l u n c h h o u r s close the $127 the new start of the million budget it necessary for school districts a n d a d d i n g to improvise. South Dakotas 30 minutes to gap. District plan to save money is a great e a c h s c h o o l weekend, money would Superintendent example that should be followed day in order to Larry Johnke be saved by cutting stated that the by Walnut Valley Unified School c o m p e n s a t e District.The 300 students in f o r t h e l a c k Irene-Wakonda back on expenses. school district this rural school district are of class time. not the only ones receiving an Deuel, another is able to save extra day off from school. Other district in South $50,000 with this school districts in the United Dakota, has been using this alteration. With the continuous States are taking advantage of shortened schedule for four use of this improvised schedule, the economical benefits. This years, and its superintendent the school district will be able plan also provides students with reported a decrease in failing to provide South Dakota with a extra time for tutoring or other students because of the extra substantial amount of savings. activities. time available for tutoring and Meanwhile, the Deuel school Students from this district teacher training. If more school district reported that shortening are benefiting from this change districts in the country decide the week has saved as much as and have continued to succeed to shorten the school week, $100,000. This change in the Claire Huang Asst. A&E Editor school schedule has not only been used in South Dakota, but has also been considered in other states. The Palm Beach County School District in Florida may use the four-day week schedule as well, and has noted the large amount of savings that would result from cutting down on various expenses that would be used on Fridays. This concept of a shortened and improved schedule should not be ignored. Nearly one fourth of the schools in South Dakota has already adapted this system. By making Friday the new start of the weekend, money would be saved by cutting back on travel expenses, supplies, and electricity. Change is necessary for improvement. Rather than continuing to support the traditional five-day school week, WVUSD should shorten the school week to accommodate our budget crisis and provide students with more time for academic improvement.

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On average, parents work students, parents should not be five days a week, and it is burdened with an extra expense. impractical for schools to expect Paying for childcare services Recently, the Irene-Wakonda parents to take every Friday off to is too difficult for parents to do School District of South Dakota care for their children. In addition, without reasonable assistance. The four-day school week adopted a four-day school week. the option of leaving children This trend is not to be mistaken for home alone is ineffective since does not only create conflicts for new. Many school districts have doing so for 12-year olds is illegal parents but also damages the quality of student already adopted this four-day in most areas, week in place of the traditional and those that The four-day school education. Longer school days five-day week. These school are older than districts mistakenly believe that twelve may not week creates conflicts mean students will have trouble by adding more hours to school be independent for parents and concentrating, days and cutting out a school e n o u g h t o which will day, they will save a significant t a k e c a r e o f amount of money, while still t h e m s e l v e s . damages the quality of negatively affect their performance. maintaining the quality of the M o s t o f t h e American education system. It school districts student education. A l s o , m a n y s t u d e n t s is plausible that money can be that are adopting saved with this new schedule, the four-day school week are participate in extracurricular however, this singular benefit situated in rural areas where activities after school; however, will not be able to make up for not many childcare facilities because this plan does not the stress that it will create for are available. The few that are, accommodate the students with parents nor the reduced quality however, cannot accommodate after school activities, students of student education. A plan t h e s u d d e n i n f l u x o f t h e that do participate will find that for a shortened week would be thousands of students that need their days end later. Extending devastating for the education of somewhere to go. In the event the school day eliminates robs the Walnut Valley Unified School that more childcare facilities students of valuable time needed become available for these to rest. District. Holly Liu Asst. News Editor American students are already considered to be behind many other international students, and by shortening instructional time, these students are being put at a further disadvantage. Every year, students in the U.S. spend about a month less in school than students in South Korea, which has the worlds highest high school graduation rate. Instead of downgrading our education system, the U.S. should continue to improve our education under the examples of other successful countries. Four-day school weeks, while appealing at first, cause p r o b l e m s fo r p a r e n ts a n d students alike. The benefit of saving money is only seen by the government and has no place interfering with education. Five-day school weeks should continue to be implemented in schools in order to accommodate the needs of parents and secure the academic success of students.

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Toons Gone Crazy

Sarah Cho Asst. A&E Editor Surprise surprise! There is more than meets the eye to some cartoons. One writer plunged into the myths and rumors behind some of the most popular toons and revealed interesting theories and scandals.

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The most famed conspiracy about the Pokmon franchise is the theory that the entire cartoon series is Ashs coma induced delusions. While unconrmed, this premise has gained a huge following. Advocates argue that Ash went into a coma after being struck by lightning early in the series. Following this event, the pacing and style of the show changed signicantly with Team Rocket becoming less menacing and the world becoming more idealistic. The characters are allegedly Ashs projections of himself as he struggles with his own personal demons. This theory explains why all Pokmon centers have the exact same nurse and why Ash never becomes a real Pokmon master.

The Rugrats
Animators sometimes get out of hand and conduct inappropriate, obscene actions. In the 1977 Disney lm, The Rescuers, a racy image of a topless woman can be seen flying past in the background during a scene in which the two mousy protagonists race down a street. The image is small and only ashes by for a split second, but this offensive picture led to the recall of 3.4 million copies of the lm.

Many of us remember watching The Rugrats on TV when we were kids. Recently, however, rumors have been circulating about the true story behind the TV show. Theorists have speculated that the children on the show are all simply a gment of Angelicas rampant imagination. According to internet blogs and forums, Chucky died long ago with his mother, and Tommy was a still born. Bloggers have also reasoned that the DeVilles, the parents of Phil and Lil, had an abortion and because Angelica could not decide what gender the infant would have been, she simply created the same character with two different genders.

Internet bloggers have also created theories about The Rugrats spin off show, All Grown Up. According to these writers, Angelica is a bipolar schizophrenic who became addicted to narcotics. This drug use caused her to revert to her childhood mentality, a state which brought back her imaginary characters. She clung to her hallucinations as a form of comfort and ultimately died of a heroin overdose.

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Every month, we will 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: I love your shoes! Girl 2: They were yours. I never gave them back. Student: Wait, Sigmund Freud? You mean like the lion tamer? Girl 1: Wait, whats a fetish? Girl 2: Isnt that the pickle you put on hotdogs? Teacher: Im like wine, I get better with age.

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Colene Eng Asst. Editorial Editor I recently had the opportunity to sit down and interview two pageant hopefuls: Diamond Bar High School junior Nadia Mejia running for Miss Chino Hills and DBHS alumna Jenny Ting for Miss California. From the start of my interview with Ting, I knew that she would be extremely friendly and likeable, two traits that will greatly help during the pageant. While chatting easily when walking to our interview location; her bubbly personality caught my attention and I knew that Ting would be a great contender for Miss California. Although she has had practice in the pageant industry, such as running for Miss Diamond Bar, Ting has remained humble and has even admitted that she still has a lot to learn. Right now, Im trying to gure out how the pageant works at this level. I hope to learn new things from this industry and meet incredible and intelligent women, stated Ting. Halfway through the interview, my initial thoughts of Ting being easy-going was confirmed. For example, the regular application includes interviews and callbacks. However, Ting was nominated for the honor, which meant that she did not have to go through the laborious process. I feel incredibly lucky for such a new experience. Thousands of people apply and only a couple hundred get in, explained Ting. Although this is an extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime event, Ting remained calm, showing that she inhibits a balance of emotions. This is imperative for such an event because it would be undesirable to break down during the show. Im not very nervous. Ive been a professional dancer so I see this as another performance. Im anxious and excited to see what will happen the day of the pageant, elaborated Ting. Like Ting, Mejia is outgoing, as exemplied by her friendly demeanor from the start of the interview. The pageant is her way of following in her mothers footstepsMrs. Mejia was crowned Miss West Virginia. Mejias aim is having a good experience and making new lifelong friends. With her great personality, I am sure that Mejia will gain many friends throughout this journey. Mejias charismatic personality was also shown when she was asked about her goals for the show. Instead of winning just for the sake of winning, Mejias goal goes much deeper. My goal is to be a good inuence on teenagers. I want to show them that they dont need to do crazy things in order to have fun. They can be classy and elegant and still have the time of their lives, commented Mejia. Her standards are high and show that not all pageants are based solely on beauty, but also on good-intentions, which Mejia denitely has. All in all, Im really excited because all of my friends and family are coming to support me. I feel condent in my abilities and look forward to the pageant, summed up Mejia. Ting and Mejia are clearly great girls. Before my interviews, I was unsure of how they would act: snobby? Haughty? Even cocky? By the end, I knew that I was remarkably wrong. With their intelligence, striking beauty, and unwavering friendliness, both girls will go far in their respective pageants and in their lives as well.

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Feeling hungry but dont know what to eat? Then youre at the right place! This simple ow chart will help you decide which snack shop would best t your tastes. After youve found out, simply look below for more tasty info! Are you thirsty? YES NO Do you like tea? YES NO Is today a Monday or Tuesday? YES NO Do you have a sweet tooth? YES NO

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Nicole Ongpoy Editorial Cartoonist Today, there are people who take it upon themselves to go out and lie down in bizarre and foolish places. They lie in escalators, on cop cars, in airplane compartment storages, and even on top of camels. This strange activity is a renowned hobby called planking, where people lie face down and do absolutely nothing. Rumor has it that the term planking originated from slave ships where slaves were chained together and forced to lie down on shelves of wooden planks in small compact spaces. Although possible, planking most likely came from the The Lying Down Game in the 2000s when the game started out as a fad in England, and eventually became an over hyped Internet sensation. These plankers are getting positive feedback from others on the Internet for doing absolutely nothing on top of uncomfortable and unsafe areas. Not only do they put themselves at risk, but they also disturb the public peace by planking over the rails of escalators and in the middle of doorways, causing traffic and making people angry. A man in Australia actually died after losing his balance trying to plank off his balcony. Police authorities and even Julia Gillard, the Australian Prime Minister, called the matter of planking to attention and warned others about the recklessness of this activity. It may be all fun and games, but unless you wish to hurt yourself, I suggest that you stick to planking on your soft bed at night.

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Fresh Food Fads

Angie Zhang Asst. Feature Editor Recently, many Diamond Bar High School students have been ocking to a number of Asian cafes and raving about the boba and desserts. The Bulls Eye sent one of its staff members to three of these sites to see just what was so great about these places.

What interests me about this cafe is the line of people waiting outside that never seems to dwindle. Even on weekdays, there is some kind of queue there. 85C Bakery is one of the most popular cafes in Taiwan, which explains the line of predominantly Asian people. What rst drew me to this place was the fresh bread. Unlike your usual Asian bakery, 85C always has new batches of bread, due to the masses of people that quickly make the confections disappear into their stomachs. Many of the breads sold here are on the sweet side, but the bakery also makes salty ones. An example of a salty bread would be the French Cheese bread, which has garlic powdery on top and is lled with cheese. When you pay for the bread, you also get the option of buying a drink. For the most part, this bakery serves coffee-like drinks, as its name comes from the supposed perfect temperature for drinking coffee. The pricing here is also very good; I bought 10 different types of bread and the total was only 15 dollars! However, the wait time is the longest I have ever had to endurea whopping 25 minutes! Hopefully, this time will be shorter on weekdays.

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What Did You Do?

Curious as to what DBHS students did over the summer? Well, we went and found out for you. Here are the results!

BIRTHDAY PARTY SPORTS EVENT OUT OF COUNTRY PICNIC AMUSEMENT PARK BEACH

If you like the taste of tea, Half and Half is the perfect place for you! Many of the restaurants tea based drinks taste like actual tea, so if you do not like that bitter avor, I suggest that you add some caramel to it. When I rst stepped into the restaurant, I was a bit confused since there was no menu of any kind on display. The only thing the cafe had was a chalkboard with a lot of Chinese characters on it. Some advice I would give to the rst-timer would be to step up to the counter and grab one of the menus that are hidden in one of the boxes. Like many other tea stations, Half and Half takes a pretty long time to make your drinks. That waiting time, in addition to the line of people waiting to order, totals to about 15 minutes. Nowadays, four dollars seems to be the standard for specialty boba so the cafes prices are pretty reasonable, especially since its cups are some of the largest you will ever see.

Do you like your boba on the sweet and creamy side? If you do, you will love Meow Meow Cafe! The Boba Milk with Pudding contains a lot of milk, sugar, and a chocolate-like sauce, to the point where it almost tastes like a milkshake. For me, the pudding is the best part of the drink! It has a wonderful texture, tastes just right, and is easy to eat - no struggling with the straw or spoon. The restaurant displays a menu on the wall that has the three most popular drinks (the boba milk with pudding is #1), and a few other specialty beverages. If you want a full menu, you will need to step to the side of the counter and get one of the pamphlets. Drinks take about 10 minutes to come out, so do not order if you are short on time. Also, Meow Meow Cafe is not open on Mondays or Tuesdays, so plan ahead!

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Arts & Entertainment Sharpening the A MIX Of MOCA

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Stephanie Cota Asst. Photo Editor The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles has always had a wide variety of exhibitions to showcase either the work of a particular artist or the collective pieces of a style. These showcases range thematically from politically inspired art to a collection of abstract art. This diverse range is found in both the current exhibitions as well the exhibitions the museum can anticipate. There are seven different exhibitions currently open to the public which have been open since summer. One of the more popular exhibits is the Common Objects exhibition. This showcase displays the works of many different post-

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gaming devices produced by its competitors. It is only 0.88 inches thick and weighs 6.9 pounds, creating a sleek and slim design. The Razer Blade also includes the Switchblade User Interface, which consists of 10 adaptive tactile keys for easy access to in-game commands and a liquid crystal display touch screen built into the keyboard. The LCD touch screen, found next to the full keyboard, can

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particularly memorable clip was a segment lampooning The Office, with Ashton Kutcher as the lead. Comedic musical numbers also livened up the night. The true star of the show, however, was Jane Lynch whose name in past years has became well known through her recurring role as Sue Sylvester on Glee. She stole the show as the host delivering witty lines and jokes throughout the night. Over the decades, the Emmys has become synonymous with amazing talent, extraordinary ability, and impressive flair for show business. The award ceremony was started by the Los Angeles based organization, the Academy of Television and Sciences. The name of the award originated from adding a feminine twist to the word immy, a common

TWorld War II artists who have dened the meaning of Pop Art. These artists include Jim Dine and the famous Andy Warhol. Common Objects has been open since June 30 and is coming to an end on October 10. Other exhibitions include a CY Twombly Tribute, The Personal is Political collection, a Miranda July collection, a George Herms compilation, selected works from MOCAs permanent collection, and a showcase of Lynda Bengliss work. All of these showings will be closing in October. There are also four more upcoming exhibitions MOCA will display in the following year. The first is titled Under the Big Black Sun, a collection of California photos, paintings, and sculptures from 1974 to 1981,

Countless pieces of art... to please everyones hearts. Courtesy of museumofdesign.com which will be open October 1 until February 13. The vintage photographs of old Hollywood will also be displayed as a showcase from November 13 until February 27, titled Naked Hollywood. Another exhibition, Ends of the Earth, is scheduled to open to the public in April of next year and Blues for Smoke will be open in October of the following year.

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Dimension

On November 11, Sony will be releasing a unique headmounted display known as the HMZ-T1 Personal 3D Viewer. A prototype of this device was rst introduced in Las Vegas at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, back in January. The HMZ-T1 is a sleek, personal headset that enables the user to experience an immersive cinematic display. Sony has cleverly designed this headset so that the horizontal viewing angle rests at 45 degrees, leaving users to feel as if they are sitting 20 meters away from a 750-inch movie screen. The HMZ-T1 comes with two 0.7-inch Organic Light Emitting Diode screens that are able to be adjusted to the users eyes in order to provide a high denition picture. The OLED panels also allow for a fast response time which enables videos to play smoothly.

The device comes with a screen for each eye that works together to produce a threedimensional effect. Users will be captivated by the 5.1-surround sound coming from the built-in headphone speakers with four audio modes available. These include game, standard, music, and cinema. The HMZ-T1 will also be able to connect with other devices such as televisions or Blu-ray Disc players. The processor unit comes with two sockets for high-denition multimedia interface output and input. In addition to all these amazing features, Sony also came out with ear and eye piece adjustments available for comfort. The HMZ-T1 will, without a doubt, be a favorite of many. Users will nd the futuristic feel and the perfect view of the entire screen irresistible. The device has both two-dimensional and 3D functionality available for lm watching and game playing. This is an enormous upgrade

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The 63rd Primetime Emmys broadcasted live on FOX Television straight from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on September 18. All across the country, millions tuned in to see who would join the ranks of other distinguished winners of past years. The evenings big winners included Melissa McCarthy, Julie Bowen, Jon Stewart, and Kyle Chandler. These stars were finally able to enjoy the recognition that they deserve for their work on their respective productions. Surprisingly, Jim Parsons from The Big Bang Theory beat Steve Carrell of The Ofce for Best Comedy Actor. The show was entertaining with amusing skits parodying various popular TV shows. A

from the previous attempt of a wearable 3D device by Nintendo, Virtual Boy. Virtual Boy was a complete disaster because it was too bulky and had horrible quality. H o w e v e r, w e i g h i n g o n l y 14.8-ounces, the HMZ-T1 has corrected the problem that made Nintendos gaming device a failure. The capabilities of the HMZ-T1 greatly surpass those of Virtual Boy, which was only used for gaming. Sony has also succeeded in creating this small, easy-tocarry headset without degrading picture quality. In fact, they managed to create perfect and crisp images that make the video all the more natural. Priced at less than $800, this headset is a must-buy for anyone who wants to enjoy the high-definition home theater experience. Although the HMZ-T1 is set to be rst released exclusively in Japan, it is expected to be sold in the United States at around Christmastime.

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nickname for image orthicon tubes which were found in early cameras. Shirley Dinsdale, who won Most Outstanding Television Personality, holds the honor of receiving the very rst Emmy. At first, the Emmys were originally only meant to honor Los Angeles based television productions, however, the show has, since then, expanded to include a much broader range. Past winners have included Lucille Ball for her comedic work on I Love Lucy, Bill Cosby for I Spy, and Betty White for The Golden Girls. The Emmys have become a night of glamour, excess, and beauty with stars from all over the country showing up in their best dresses and suits. An invitation to the spectacular show is truly proof of ones A-list status.

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Austin Kong A&E Editor The 2011 Diamond Bar High School fall sports season marks the beginning of a new era for DBHS football. Starting this season, coach and teacher, Ryan Maine, took on the position of head coach after John Martin stepped down last winter. Maine has taught Digital Video Production at Diamond Bar since 2007, and is also the current advisor of The Stampede, the schools weekly student-led broadcast. Bulls Eye: When and how did you find out that you were the new head coach? Ryan Maine: I did not know Coach Martin was going to step down. He has his reasons because he wanted to spend more time with his family. I am sure hell be back coaching. It was a surprise for us when he came in December. BE: How did the team respond to the change? RM: First it was a little difficult; any change is difficult for kids. It was easy after Coach Martin established a solid foundation and left the program in good hands for the same coaches. Change always kind of shakes things up a little bit. After the first couple of weeks we were rolling. BE: What changes and/ or improvements did you make to the program? RM: We changed the weight training a little bit we wanted to get stronger and faster. We started the protein shakes after working out and tried to establish more of a family atmosphere by doing more team-building and team-bonding. We wanted the kids taking ownership of the team. Our goal was to get the kids mentally stronger. BE: What was the most difficult part of becoming head coach? RM: The transition was tough trying to carry off of what coach Martin established and to keep it going and making sure kids did not quit or go away. We wanted to keep the same guys and the same culture. BE: How has your relationship with the team developed? RM: I have definitely grown a lot closer to the kids. Before I and understand where they are coming from. I know them more than just football players and people who are more than just and I played college [football] at Sacramento State [University]. And I finished my last two years at the University of San Diego. My coach was Jim Harbaugh the [San Francisco] 49ers coach right now. After college, I still wanted to be a part of the game so I started filming for some teams then I came here in 2007 and started [as the quarterback coach]. BE: What was your greatest accomplishment in your years of playing the game? RM: Probably [ C a l i f o r n i a Interscholastic F e d e r a t i o n ] championships back to back. It was a fun team to play for. We all loved each other and enjoyed being with each other. It is a fun memory. BE: Based on the changes you have made and your new position, there has been a lot of hype for this year. How have you and the team responded to this hype? RM: Hype can be good or bad. I felt that we came in a little too hyped during our game at Ayala. I think that was a good reality check. [Hype] is just a name. Your actions speak louder than your words. All the public is going to see from us, is how we do on the football field. We care about making the team better but for others, they just want to see if you win or lose. It is a lot more about action than to go with the hype. BE: Do you have any goals for yourself? Are there any goals that the team has? RM: The goal that I always have, that will stick with me for the rest of my life, is to practice on Thanksgiving Day. What it means is that you won the first round of CIF. Our first goal is to make the CIF playoffs this year and my ultimate goal is to be able to practice on Thanksgiving Day. This means that you are putting yourself in a position to play for a semifinal spot. Coming off a 6-4 2010 season, the Brahmas have high hopes and confidence in their new coach.

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Pro: Team Loyalty

Weaver posted the same earned run average as Philadelphia Phillies veteran Roy Oswalt who maintained a 2.84 ERA and placed fourth for the Cy Young award voting, an award for the best pitcher in Major League Baseball. Weavers all-star like performance in 2006 exposed him as a valuable threat in baseball. This season, he is 18-7 with a 2.41 ERA, as of Friday, September 22. Weaver was offered the contract extension 15 months before his contract expired. If he had denied the extension with the Angels, he could have potentially received $100 million contracts from teams such as the New York Yankees or the Boston Red Sox. Instead he took the five year, $85 million contract with the Angels,

became head coach, I did not know much about some of the kids personal lives, but now I am interacting with parents, Grade Level Coordinators, and teachers. You know more about the kids life off the football field

athletes. BE: What is your background in football? How many years have you played? RM: I played Pop Warner since I was eight years old. I played high school football [at Diamond Bar]

Megan Quiamas Contributing Staff Writer In every sport, there are many situations in which professional athletes are forced to make tough, careerchanging decisions. When money is involved, loyalty is sometimes compromised, but there are a handful of athletes who are willing to stay with the team they started with. On August 29, Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jered Weaver chose to stay with his team of five years rather than leave for a bigger salary. His decision to stay was criticized by some but in the end, it demonstrates loyalty and humility. If $85 (million) is not enough to take care of my family and other generations of families then Im pretty stupid, but how much money do you really need in life? commented Weaver in an interview with ESPN after the event. Weaver has been breaking Angels records since his debut in May 2006. In his first season,

His decision to stay was criticized by some, but in the end, it demonstrates loyalty and humility

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leave their team in order to win a championship. The offseason before the 2010-2011 National Basketball Association season was filled with drama as Lebron James, the leagues reigning Most Valuable Player, decided to leave the team that drafted him and made him a star, the Cleveland Cavaliers, for the Miami Heat. His choice to leave changed the dynamics of the whole league as James was criticized for taking a shortcut to a championship by joining 2006 Finals MVP Dwyane Wade. However, those who disapproved of James overlooked how little the Cavaliers cared about winning a championship. In his seven years as a Cavalier, James received two MVP awards and seven All-Star selections, but it became obvious that he could not win a championship on his own. Cleveland chose to ignore James requests to sign new and better players and at times it

ignoring his agent Scott Boras advice to go elsewhere for a bigger contract. In 2011, the Indianapolis Colts were hoping to make Peyton Manning the highest paid player in the NFL when they offered him a five year, $100 million contract. Instead, Manning chose to take a smaller contract so that the Colts could use the additional ten million dollars to sign returning players. Manning believed that he did not need the money, especially if it meant losing his teammates. You take a look at things and whats potentially going to happen, and I realized that Ive got to have these guys around me, Manning said to ESPN news. Recently, Los Angeles Laker Ron Artest has been

gaining notoriety for changing his name to Meta Worldpeace. However, this is not the first action he has taken to provide for others. Back in 2006, Artest faced a predicament comparable to Mannings when the Sacramento Kings did not have enough money to resign teammate Bonzi Wells. As a result, Wells former teammate, Artest, offered to donate his entire 2005-2006 salary in order to keep Wells on the team. After Wells was traded to the New Orleans Hornets, Artest again offered to donate his salary so that Rick Adelman could remain in Sacramento. He could have easily sat back and allowed these trades to happen, but being a loyal member of the team, he spoke up to keep the team together. In the sports world, it is rare to see athletes staying loyal to their team, especially if there is a large sum of money being put on the table. Although it is tough to stay loyal, there are those athletes who are 100% dedicated to their team.

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Winston Cho Asst. Sports Editor Teams of all sports trade away players for new ones that could potentially give it a better chance at winning a championship the next season. It trades loyal players who have been with the team their whole career in the hopes of winning more games. Sports is treated as a business and rightfully so. If teams can trade players, then players should also be able to leave for a better chance at winning. On August 29, 2011, Los Angeles Angels star Jered Weaver signed a five year contract extension worth $85 million. His actions have been praised as heroic and unselfish as Weaver chose to stay loyal to the Angels and pass up the chance to make more money from a different team. His decision also drew more criticism to stars who left their teams for unreasonably large sums of money. However if this is the case, this condemnation towards these players is unwarranted and one-sided. To begin with, many athletes are left with no choice but to

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seemed as if the franchise only cared about making a profit. In his first year with Miami, James nearly reached an NBA Championship. His decision to leave Cleveland was the right choice for his career. One cannot blame him for looking out for his own future. Salaries are utilized by athletes to measure how much they are valued by their team. If a player feels he is underappreciated, leaving for another team is justified. This happened in the 2000 Major League Baseball season when Alex Rodriguez left the Seattle Mariners for the Texas Rangers and then proceeded to sign a massive ten year $252 million contract with the New York Yankees. A common misconception in the world of sports is how much the players get paid to perform. Athletes have to retire young as their performances decline as they age. As a result, Rodriguez should not be criticized for

leaving the Mariners for a better financial opportunity on another team. The process of being traded or signed with another team is a hassle as the athlete must move to the teams respective city. This is why players prefer staying on the same team their entire career. However, a team prevents that from happening when it chooses not to commit to a multi-year contract at the expense of the player. In 2006, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens asked for a contract renegotiation to sign for more money and a longer number of years, however the team did not approve his request as it did not want to be tied down to a player for too long. Subsequently, Owens left the Eagles for the Dallas Cowboys and unjustly received much criticism. Many of the allegations that are directed towards traitorous, athletes are often time unfair. There are numerous reasons why an athlete would leave his team, such as better financial opportunities, winning prospects, or a lack of team commitment.

As a four year varsity volleyball player who is in the top one percent of her class academically, senior Kathleen Torres proves to be the ideal student-athlete. Oddly, Torress athletic career did not begin with volleyball. She played seven years of soccer from the age of five and participated in softball, basketball, track, and cross country as well. When she was nine years old, she sparked an interest in volleyball, I used to get so excited the days I had volleyball practice, noted Torres. In her first year of high school, she was the only freshman chosen for the varsity team and she remained the youngest player the following season. I learned to have confidence in myself and my abilities and to try my best every single game, said Torres. Unsurprisingly, she was chosen to be a co-captain at the start of her junior year. When I was a freshman, my upperclassmen teammates taught me the importance of team unity and being a family, not just a group of players on the court, commented Torres. She carried the team to California Interscholastic Federation quarterfinals. With all that experience under her belt, she is off to yet another promising season in the hopes of repeating last years success; she recently scored her personal best, 30 kills, during the September 13 match against Rancho Cucamonga High School. She is currently ranked 20th in the state for hitting, 79th in the country. Not only does she excel athletically, but Torres also boasts a 4.0 un-weighted grade point average. After this year, she will have taken seven Advanced Placement courses, eight Honors classes, and one International Baccalaureate class. I take challenging

classes so I can see what I am capable of achieving, said Torres. Aside from all the time put in to practices, matches, and studying, she actively participates in school and community activities. On campus, she is a member of Spanish Club, a three year member of California Scholarship Federation, an officer for Bottles for the Bay, former member of the United Student Body, and co-Founder/ co-President of Pocketful of Sunshine. In addition, Torres volunteers at the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen in Costa Mesa and coaches a youth volleyball team for the Boys and Girls Club in Whittier. I have been so fortunate throughout the years, I just want to give back and make a difference in other peoples lives, stated Torres. In the fall, she plans to apply to many prestigious colleges such as Columbia University, Harvard University, Stanford University, University of California, Los Angeles, University of Southern California, and Yale University. She wants to major in Biology and enter Pre-med. She has yet to decide whether or not to continue pursuing volleyball in college. Even with scholarship offers and notice from college scouts, Torres wants to focus on her school work. I think I will play if I can play for a school that has a good combination of athletics and academics like Stanford, said Torres. Torres does not let her success affect her dedication to her schoolwork or her performance by working hard in practice and keeping her grades up. Regardless of whichever road she chooses, Torres has paved the way to a bright future.

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Lady Brahmas 2-0 in League

Rachel Halpert Asst. Sports Editor The Diamond Bar High School volleyball team successfully finished its first week of league play by defeating the Diamond Ranch Panthers in three sets on Thursday, September 22. The win, along with the victory over West Covina High School two days earlier on Tuesday, September 20, brought the Lady Brahmas overall record to 7-3 and league record to 2-0. Diamond Bar came out looking strong in the first game, dominating with a final score of 25-6. They kept up the same energy and intensity throughout the rest of the match, winning the next two sets 25-3 and 2511 respectively. We controlled the whole match. We played the most perfect wvolleyball we ever played, commented coach Becky Bevans. We were very relaxed, had good team chemistry. And out of that came a really high level of skill. Senior co-captain and varsity veteran Kathleen Torres led the team in kills, completing 16 of her attempted 25 and of the teams total 34. As starting setter, senior co-captain Courtney Bagwell distributed consistent sets to her teammates and was praised by the senior co-captain, Francesca Esselfie, Without Courtney, the game would fall apart. A good setter is vital to a volleyball team, noted Esselfie. The team continues a big lead, stated Bevans. We play the same way against each team and try not to lose intensity or play to their level. The leadership provided by the six seniors makes a difference on the court, This team has better ball control and better defense. Theyre very scrappy, said Bevans. Were not as tall, but were quick, tall doesnt always mean better. Though it may seem too early to determine CIF contenders, Were definitely in the top two or three but were fighting for that top spot, said Bevans. T h e Brahmas next A leap of faith...Senior Kathleen Torres helps take the early lead in match will be the first game against Diamond Ranch. Diana Romero tomorrow against cross-town in digs both games with 15 rivals, Walnut High School in the game. Basically, we took care of business, commented against DRHS and 16 against Mustang territory. It will be up WCHS. to DBHS to match their level of Torres. The games against West concentration. We are ready for Earlier in the week, DBHS beat West Covina in a similar Covina and Diamond Ranch the Walnut game. We are really fashion for their first win in gave a good idea of the excited to show them what we league play. This was another competition that lies in store got, expressed Torres. Were three-set match as the team for the rest of the league play. going to come out pumped up blew past the Bulldogs 25-6, 25- These are the matches where with a lot of energy and give 14, and 25-14. Torres improved I encourage them to take risks. them the best competition we her three-set kill record to 28 You can afford to do that with can. to improve as a whole; the reduction of errors and good ball handling were crucial parts of this games teamwork. We had a lot of energy going into kills in one match. The overall number of kills for Diamond Bar overpowered that of West Covinas, 35-13. Senior libero Chloe Clancy led the team

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Emily Hwang Staff Writer The Diamond Bar High School cross country team participated in its first league meet at Bonelli Park on Wednesday, September 21. Among the seven high schools in the Hacienda League, the girls team placed fourth and the boys placed sixth. The course at Bonelli Park was about 3.3 miles long and consisted mainly of high grasslands, turns, and hills. Since the course was longer than the standard three mile courses, runners of both teams finished slightly above their personal records. Junior Kelly Kuo led the Lady Brahmas by coming in 17th place overall with a time of 23:13. Next for Diamond Bar was Michelle Chang coming in at 23:27 and junior Casey Lam at 23:43. Following Casey was the only sophomore runner for this meet, Annaliz Loera, finishing with a time of 23:50 and senior Marisa Jung close behind at 23:54. Then, junior Annemarie Branks at 25:19, and junior Alexandra Miller at 27:04, finishing it up for the girls. The results of the girls race were affected by the absence of two out of three returning varsity senior runners. They are expected to compete in the second league race held in October. At the beginning of the race, the pace was definitely fast, but it slowed down considerably by the first hill. We used the slight down hills to pick up the pace and create momentum, and used the up hills to make sure people didnt get a lead on us, commented an optimistic Lam. I think we really raced as a team. For the boys varsity team, senior James Mccreary lead the Brahmas by coming in third place overall with a time of 17:33. Next was senior James Powell at 18:56 and sophomore Jacob Unger at 19:29. Seniors Julian Sanchez and Ricky Morales finished in at 19:46 and 19:58 respectively. Juniors Zachary Unger and Jeremy Meyers finished up the boys run with times of 20:27 and 20:28. The guys improved a lot individually. The girls ran very well as a team, and its their first time being able to qualify in the [California Interscholastic Federation], stated coach Brain Weincek. Weincek has high hopes for this years team and individual runners. I hope that the girls can make it into CIF for their first time in many years. They are in a good position, and I also hope that the boys will rebound and make CIF competitions like last year, said Weincek. The next meet will be held at San Gabriel Valley Champs at Mt. San Antonio College on Saturday, October 8, and the next league meet will be on Wednesday, October 12 at Bonelli Park.

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the second, third, and fourth quarters respectively. Despite the offensive surge, Ayala High School scored just as easily and matched the Brahmas touchdown for touchdown and kick for kick. Despite their effort, the Brahmas came up short by a final score of 32-23. Hoping to recover from the loss at Ayala, DBHS came into its first home game on Friday, September 9 against the Wilson Wildcats ready to record their first win of the season. The Brahmas trailed the Wildcats 10-13 at the end of the first quarter, but the second quarter was far more successful as the Brahmas shut down Wilson by scoring 16 points. The Wildcats were unable to recuperate after the offensive surge as they were shut out in the second half. Due to the strong showing on offense and defense, the Brahmas were able to beat the Wildcats 40-13. The DBHS football team played the Don Lugo Conquistadores on Friday, September 16 beating them

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opponents along with a tougher mindset stated senior singles player, Erika Alcantara. I [will] play the ball, not the player, just like Shavers says, shared senior Christina Georgescu. The team came into Thursdays match against the Panthers riding the momentum from the previous days match against the Sunny Hills Lancers. The Lancers powerful number

Winston Cho Asst. Sports Editor Last year, Diamond Bar High School athletics were deeply affected when the school switched from the Sierra League to the Hacienda League. Out of all DBHS sports, the football program improved the most as it went from a 1-9 record in 2009 to a 6-4 record in the 2010 season. Similarly, this year is full of change as head coach John Martin stepped down leaving Ryan Maine to take his place. The Brahmas lost their first game against Ayala High School, but managed to overcome adversity and defeat Wilson, Don Lugo, and Brea Olinda High School consecutively. On Friday September 2, the DBHS football team kicked off the pre-league season against the Ayala Bulldogs. The team scored no points in the first quarter and allowed the Bulldogs to score nine points. However, the Brahmas scored 10, 7, and 6 points in

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26-6. By the end of the first quarter, the score was nearly tied with the Brahmas holding a slight edge of 7-6. However, the Brahma offense was relentless, scoring a touchdown every quarter. In addition to the focus on the offensive end, the team was equally effective defensively allowing no points the rest of the game. The Brahmas came into the Friday, September 23 game against Brea Olinda with a two-game winning streak. Yet, the Brahmas were not able to capitalize as they came up short to the Wildcats 34-6. We didnt play well at all, four turnovers and you cant win a game with mistakes like that, commented head coach Ryan Maine. The team goes into its league opener with a 2-2 record losing only to two strong teams. [The season] has its ups and downs, what matters most is league, stated Maine. The team plays on Friday, September 30 at home against the West Covina Bulldogs.

Nicole Ongpoy Edtiorial Cartoonist The girls golf team beat La Serna High School in both scheduled matches last week, with a score of 219-281 on Thursday, September 22 at the Diamond Bar golf course and 199-277 on Tuesday, September 20, at Friendly Hills Country Club. After winning seven consecutive matches, the teams overall record improved to 7-0 and 4-0 in league. Although the heat hampered the play of the athletes, they still managed to pull through for another victory. It was hot and humid out there with conditions were not really used to, stated sophomore player Brooke Miller, But overall our team did really well, even with the sandy greens and the other team who

put up a good fight. A lot of the three at sectionals, and then top girls here were just learning, but three at Southern California for it was a good competition for the the state championships, said girls who are inexperienced. head coach Tony McCabe. The Miller had the best Brahma Lady Brahmas are currently score of 42 ranked in the We hope to strokes despite top five teams the difficulty of of Southern go to state the course and California. championships, Last conditions. year, I was CIF, top three at three Brahmas definitely more qualified for sectionals, and focused than the top four then top three at spots in the CIF [on Tuesday], but I still think Southern California I n t e r n a t i o n a l we need to Regional. for the state aim on working The Lady together to be champtionships. B r a h m a s a better team intend to so that we can improve, said remain undefeated this season Junior Charlotte Widjaja, who and push themsevles to play also scored an impressive 43. better. The Brahmas next We hope to go to state match will be held tomorrow championships, [California against Ayala at the Diamond Interscholastic Federation], top Bar Golf Course.

year and has continued to be a key component in the reoccuring success of the team. In 2010, she was awarded the Most Valuable The Diamond Bar High Player of the Sierra League for School girls tennis team shut out her achievements as a singles the Diamond Ranch High School players. The main focus of Panthers by a score of 18-0 on our team is to put in all our Thursday, September 22.The effort into each match we play. team remains undefeated in No matter who is on the other league with an overall record of side of the net, we learn to try 6-0 and league record of 4-0 our best and have as much fun The Lady Brahmas started as possible. the match Commented by winning Chen. their first One of three doubles our goals is to matches, five bring together of nine sets a real strong ending with a team, increase score of 6-0. friendship and Towards the camaraderie. end of the first emphasized set, Diamond Shavers on Bar coach, Tisa the importance Shavers, had to of unity. We intervene on a also expect to miscalculation achieve goals conflict. The weve set in game resumed the beginning and tensions of season one dissolved of our goal and the Lady is to exceed Brahmas ended our playoffs up winning position to a the set. This higher position game helps and we are us prepare for looking to go tougher games to finals this in the future year. and also to Last year, recognize what for the second we need to time in DBHS work on, stated history, the doubles player team made it junior Joycelyn to California Chen. Interscholastic Meanwhile, Federation on the other , losing to courts, the three Exceeding the boundaries...Junior Melody Chen Diana Romero Troy High singles players lunges to save the point. School in the a c h i e v e d quarterfinals. incredible victories, bagling all three one doubles team had strong Its going to be tough; but as matches. Our team did great serves and hits which created always, well persevere and because we were physically an intense game, but in the end, conquer, stated senior captain, prepared and motivated, stated DBHS was able to defeat the Esther Chan. The Brahmas hope to continue in their triumph senior Padmaja Krishnan. The Lancers 13-5. following teams the Brahmas Junior co-captain Melody for future games. Their next play are expected to be a lot Chen has made a powerful match is tomorrow against more difficult. I plan to remain impact on the quality of the Walnut High School away at optimistic against the future varsity team since her freshman Walnut. Gloria Kim Staff Writer