The Bull's Eye - February 2010

VOLUME XXVIII, ISSUE V
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DIAMOND BAN In the era of pop culture, the City of Diamond Bar has decided to censor public entertainment. Find out more about this change. Please see page 4. LOOTING YOUR FRIENDS Instead of going to the mall when you need clothes, why not shop in your friends closet? Read about how effective this method can be. Please see page 8. LOVELY MOVIE Where is the love? It is in the movie Valentines Day. Read about the film that is filled with unexpected love stories that you dont find every day. Please see page 9.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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REWINDING WINTER After a hard-fought season, it is time to step back and see how the Brahmas did. Check out the wrap-up collage to review last seasons games. Please see page 12.
WASC Committee Visits DBHS to Observe Campus
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Apollo Night to be Hosted this Friday
The visiting WASC committee is composed of volunteers from various school districts in California. All of the volunteers are involved in the education field. Elizabeth Lee Asst. News Editor A committee from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges visited Diamond Bar High School from Sunday, February 21, through today, February 24. The committee will give their preliminary report and suggestions for DBHS after school in the gym today, from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. DBHS will know the final results of the WASCs visitation around June. All stakeholders, such as DBHS staff members, Walnut Valley Unified School district board members, students, and parents are invited to attend this presentation. The purpose of the WASC committees visit is to ensure the accuracy of DBHS WASC report for the accreditation process, which verifies the credibility of the school. WASC is mainly responsible for accrediting all schools from kindergarten through college. The accreditation process involves a self-study process that allows the DBHS staff to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the school. DBHS WASC report was self-reflective and separate from the WASC committees report, which incorporates the committees evaluation of the school. This report was given to WASC prior to the committees visit. During the visit, the WASC committee tried to visit every classroom to observe all the class procedures on campus. The committee can suggest a one-year, three-year, or six-year term accreditation. These terms dictate when accreditation needs to be renewed. In addition to the assigned term, a mid-term review is also conducted to ensure that the school is approaching the goals set in the WASC report. Some of these goals include increasing the frequency of benchmark examinations for all curricular areas, giving parents and students access to the Aeries system, and using Blackboard for collaboration among stakeholders. Self-study co-coordinators Jennifer Bravo and Julian Rodriguez, who are in charge of overseeing the composition of DBHS WASC report, stated, Honestly, we want our school to shine as we welcome visitors to our campus. We want the visiting committee to see our school for all that it is. As for the standards, we have always addressed the standards in our curriculum. We are just making it a little easier for a visitor, who may only be in your class for a few minutes, to find the standard for today. We are also very proud of the hard work that all teachers and faculty put into developing new [Expected School wide Learning Results]. Students and teachers contributed in the [Please see ACCREDIT on page 2]
STAGE: Ticket sales for Apollo Night began Tuesday, February 16 and will continue through this Friday. Presale tickets cost $8, and tickets at the door will cost $10. Andrew John Asst. Sports Editor Diamond Bar High Schools Black Student Union will be hosting its annual Apollo Night in the DBHS theater this Friday, February 26 at 7 p.m. The night will showcase a number of performers, including an undisclosed guest as the feature performer. [Apollo Night is] always good but this years going to be better because we have better acts and well-known causes, commented senior BSU president Oluchi Okwandu. The performing groups will include the band Vice Versa; a quartet consisting of senior Cortney Young, junior Nieman Gatus, junior Kaitlyn McCown, and junior Jeremy Calimbas; the DBHS drumline; the All Male Dance Crew; and DBHS Song. A large portion of the proceeds from Apollo Night will be donated to Haitian awareness. The remaining proceeds collected will be distributed into scholarships and club funds. Scholarships are not restricted to BSU members. I feel that Apollo Night is a good opportunity to show my passion to the world. The fact that the proceeds are going to Haiti make the experience [Please see TALENT on page 3]
A brand new hairdo... Freshman Rebecca Hsu and juniors Max Sun, Vivian Cheong, Ben Hong, and Kevin Kim (from left to right) participate in the Performing Arts week activity, Hair Affair. Justin Kong
SHOWCASE: USB Performing Arts Commissioners, junior Kaitlyn Cruz and sophomore Samantha Cino have been planning this week since the end of the first semester. Sharon Lin Editorial Editor
DBHS Honors Performing Arts Students

DBHS. These programs include orchestra, band, color guard, song, pep, choir, drama, and dance. All of the performing arts students are so dedicated and [USB] wants everyone to recognize that, stated junior Kaitlyn Cruz, a USB Commissioner of Performing Arts. On Tuesday, the Hair Affair activity took place in the lower quad. Two representatives were chosen from each performing arts group to participate in this event. In this activity, one representative from each group drank a milkshake while their partners created outfits with paper and tape. After consuming the milkshakes, the representatives used hairspray and accessories such as clips, combs, and rubber bands to tease their partners hair. Dance was declared the winner of this activity. I love these events because they really bring the school together, said junior Amanda Ho. On Wednesday, song, pep, and a choir trio consisting of senior Tiffany Lanning, junior Emily Tournie, and sophomore Alyssa Navarro performed in the lower quad. Song started off the performances with a dance routine. I feel so appreciated because [USB] gave me a
Diamond Bar High Schools United Student Body presented its annual Performing Arts Week from Tuesday, February 16 to Friday, February 19. A performing arts rally was held on Friday, February 19. The purpose of Performing Arts Week was to honor the students involved with the performing arts programs at
GOALS: Admission to the event is free and the event is opened to the public. Refreshments, including coffee, juice, and water, will also be provided for for attendees at the event. Elizabeth Lee Asst. News Editor The City of Diamond Bar will hold its annual State of the City address at the Diamond Bar Center on Thursday, March 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Diamond Bars mayor, Carol Herrera, will be presenting the State of the City address. The presentation will cover last years noteworthy accomplishments and summarize goals and projects for this year. The State of the City is one of the ways residents can obtain information about the progress the city is making and any issues it may be facing. Its an annual verbal report card. The areas covered include finance, transportation, environmental, and public safety, explained the citys Public Information
City of DB Clubs on Campus Presents State Support Haiti Relief of the City Address
Coordinator Cecilia Arellano. About 250 people are expected to attend the event. Members in the community that may be affected by the citys decisions, such as community members, business owners, local elected officials, city commissioners, and public safety personnel, are invited to the event. We get a nice crowd of, essentially, all individuals representing the gamut of stakeholders in the community, stated Arellano. The address will be taped for broadcast on the DBTV3, the citys cable television channel, and on the citys website. Events like the State of the City address provide a unique opportunity for the entire community to come together to learn about Diamond Barspecific news, commented Arellano. She added, I would encourage everyone to stop by, even if only for a short while. [During the event] you also get to know your elected officials.
chance to perform in front of everyone, said freshman Kylie Montoya, a member of varsity song. The choir trio sang How Can I Keep from Singing. On Thursday, USB provided performing arts students with free food and drinks in the amphitheater during lunch. On Friday, USB held a performing arts rally with a theme of the musical Hairspray. The stage was set to The Corny Collins Show. All Male Dance Crew, choir, pep, song, and drumline gave performances. We hope that all the performing arts students know that were thinking about them, commented Cruz.
Haiti heroes... Club presidents and coordinators Cortney Young, Nieman Gatus, Kevin Lee, Victoria Patterson, Jeremy Calimbas, Freddie Peng, and Ifeoma Kpaduwa (from top left to bottom right) pose for the camera. Ashley Chen SUPPORT: Seven clubs will raise money for Haiti by selling 40 white graphic shirts for $9 each. Invisible Children will sell raffle tickets for $0.50 and will provide prizes. Eric Lee Asst. News Editor The Hope for Haiti Music Relief was held in the upper quad today, and will continue during lunch tomorrow and Friday, February 26. Black Student Union, Freestylerz, Invisible Children, Kababayan, Key Club, Kids 2 Kids, and Leo Club co-hosted this event to inform students about the Haiti disaster. Each club was responsible for certain jobs to promote the event, raise money, and keep DBHS students aware of the Haiti disaster. At a time like this, we need to join together to help those people in need, commented United Student Body Finance officer Sean Perfecto. He added, If we use our talent and our hearts for the good, Hope for Haiti Music Relief can hopefully [Please see DONATE on page 3]
On Target
HIT THE BOOKS Have you been wondering what grades you have in your classes? Are you inches away from raising that B to an A? Well, dont slack off now because the end of the six-week grading period is coming up fast. Make sure you turn in all your work and study hard before your progress report is sent home. The reward for your hard work will not be disappointing! End of the six-week grading period is on Friday, February 26. REST FOR THE WEARY Are you one who yearns for an extra hour of sleep? Would you like to enjoy breakfast at Starbucks with your friends before school? Mark your calendar because another late start is almost here! You can finally wake up without being dragged out of bed or being late to class. Dont forget to grab your favorite breakfast on the way to school. Late start is on Tuesday, March 9.
Justo Lamas Performs in the DBHS Theater

INSPIRE: Justo Lamas sang songs in Spanish, including Siempre Por Siempre, and brought students on stage to sing with him. A free CD was also given to several students. Ruby Hwang Staff Writer
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Diamond Bar High Schools Spanish Club hosted its 14th Justo Lamas Concert on Friday, February 19, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. as a part of Lamas Comprometido 2009-2010 tour. Students from the advanced dance class performed onstage with Lamas and four preTIK TOK selected singers from DBHS Wake up in the morning, well its just too early. Grab your books, youre out the door, youre going to hit the city. joined him to sing the song Before you leave, brush your teeth, turn your clock forward Te Necesito. Throughout the now. Because when time is passing by, I aint turning back. event, Lamas sang songs such Dont forget to turn your clock forward an houryou dont as Siempre Por Siempre and want to be late to school! Bidi Bidi Bom Bom. Students Daylight-saving time begins on Sunday, March 14. from the audience were called onstage to participate in various activities such as tongue twisters and singing contests. Winners of the contests were awarded with a Justo Lamas compact disc. Please do not stop or park your cars on Evergreen Springs After the concert, Drive from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on school days. Police are handing attendees were allowed to out tickets to those who do not abide by the traffic laws. To take pictures with Lamas and pick up or drop off your student, drive futher down Evergreen purchase merchandise at the Springs. tables in front of the theater. [Justo Lamas] gives The Sheriffs Department has indicated that they have students a cultural experience begun issuing tickets to jaywalkers on Brea Canyon Road. because he is from Argentina. He gives a positive image and Continued from page 1 ACCREDIT: Students helped with the WASC report during the House of Representatives meeting.
Te gusta Justo?... Justo Lamas chose several students to participate in the tongue twisters contest on stage. Ashley Chen gives a different viewpoint of the Hispanic culture. It is also great because there is a twoway reaction with his concerts, commented DBHS Spanish teacher, Chris Buccola. Tickets were sold from Monday, February 1 to Monday, February 8 during lunch, in Buccolas room. Attendees were mainly students taking Spanish as their foreign language class. I love how we got to sing along with Justo and I love the way he interacted with us, said sophomore Sarah An. Lamas is an Argentinean singer who tours the United States and performs concerts for various schools. A teacher from Texas first recommended to Buccola that Lamas perform at DBHS in 1998. It was so lively and interactive that it made me feel as if I was on stage, stated senior Simone Moss, who ushered tickets for the concert. The Spanish Club handled the publicity and ticket sales for the event. Prior to the performance, the Spanish teachers familiarized their students with Justo Lamas by incorporating his songs in their lesson plans. The concert is great because it gives students a fun way to learn Spanish, commented junior Sean Perfecto, Inter-Organizational Council representative of Spanish Club.
Friendly Reminders
design of the ESLR posters for each classroom. Banners of the schools ESLRs are displayed in the upper quad. For the composition of the DBHS self-study WASC report, the schools staff worked to analyze the school in order to answer WASC criterion questions. Each teacher was assigned to two different groups that answered an assigned set of WASC criterion questions. Every teacher belonged to one Home Group based on his or her teaching subject and
to a separate Focus Group. Each Focus Group focused on a specific criterion such as assessment, curriculum, instruction, leadership, and student support. DBHS staff members also met with parents to keep them informed in the WASC report process and to solicit their input on Late Start days. Students were randomly selected to be interviewed by DBHS staff members during the composition of the report. This really was a
collective process, emphasized Rodriguez. He added, Weve reaffirmed that were doing very good things in this school. Bravo and Rodriguez said, We expect a successful accreditation because we are a good school and we are doing great things here at DBHS. We also did an honest and thorough examination of our school and sincerely reflected on how we can continue to improve. We think those things will be obvious to our visiting team and result in a successful accreditation.
Link Crew Holds Candy Land-Themed Freshmen Remix

SPEAK: There were approximately 20 different clubs and organizations at the Freshmen Remix, including Invisible Children, Key Club, and Yearbook. Jennifer Wang Contributing Staff Writer Diamond Bar High Schools Link Crew held their annual Freshmen Remix in the gym on Friday, February 12, during third and fourth period. The purpose of the Freshmen Remix was to reintroduce freshmen to clubs and activities they can be involved in during their years [at DBHS], explained Link Crew advisor Mary Gaxiola. The theme of this years orientation was Candy Land. We had more decorations, clubs, student-led performances, and helpers this time. The students were able to really connect, said Gaxiola. I am glad I got to attend Freshmen Remix because I was able to learn more about the school clubs and programs in an entertaining way, stated freshmen Shirley Zheng. All Male Dance Crew, Marquis, Varsity Song, DBHS Dance Team, and One Take performed at the Freshmen Remix along with two DBHS students who performed with glow sticks. Link Crew members presented skits on how to do well in school. Members of the organizations on campus encouraged students to tryout and sign up for their clubs. After the event, the students were allowed to ask questions about the clubs and organizations they were interested in. There were many people
who were genuinely interested in joining Peer Counseling. It felt good to have the chance to help them, said junior Shane Lee, a Peer Counseling Activities Director. The event was organized by 25 students who were mostly Link Crew leaders. Staff members Gabriel Alguilar, Chelsea Grunseth, Petria Gonzales, and Mary Gaxiola supervised and made sure everything ran smoothly. Freshmen were able to participate in games in which they popped balloons and guessed the number of M&Ms in a jar. It was great to see how all the freshmen enjoyed the performances we put on, because we worked hard to showcase the best of the best at DBHS, said senior Link Crew member Tiffanie Cheng.
Club-in around... Junior Co-Presidents Amanda Cheng and Michelle Yang share information about their club, Make-A-Wish. Christine Song
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Peer Counseling Hosts DB Forum in the Gym

DISCUSS: Students from Chaparral Middle School, Ron Hockwalt Academies, South Pointe Middle School, Suzanne Middle School, and Walnut High School attended the event. Lea Chang Contributing Staff Writer Diamond Bar High Schools Peer Counseling hosted its ninth Diamond Bar Forum in the gym on Monday, February 8, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. DB Forum is an annual event that DBHS holds to help raise student awareness of stereotypes and cliques. Approximately 170 staff members and students participated in the forum. Attendees were broken up into 15 groups of 11 or 12. Each group had a variety of students from different grade levels. The attendees played a few icebreaker games such as a bubblegum competition and a beach ball-toss activity. I [thought the games were] fun and it opens your eyes to so many things, commented junior Max Sun. Another game played during the forum was a card game. The numbers of the cards determined ones social statusthe lower the number, the less popular the student or teacher. The game broke down social barriers to teach students what it was like to be of a different social status. [DB Forum] helped me learn who we really are even
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An 11-year-old boy from Sauquoit Valley Middle School in New York is facing assault and weapon charges for attempting to stab his classmate with a pencil. The boy attempted to attack the victim after the victims persistent effort to help the assailant with a math problem. The child has been suspended from school and was charged for felony and weapon possession. Boa Sr, the last known speaker of Bo, an ancient dialect, has passed away in the Andaman Islands along the Atlantic Ocean at the age of 85, making the language extinct. Bo is a language native to the Andaman Islands. Boa Sr was the oldest surviving member of the Great Andamanese Bo tribe before she passed away last week. The surviving Great Andamanese tribes rely heavily on the Indian government for support. The tribe has been present for 65,000 years, making it one of the oldest cultures in the world. A 21-year-old woman from Shanghai is seeking extreme plastic surgery to look like actress Jessica Alba. She claims to want the surgery to reunite with her boyfriend, whom she left because of his obsessive interest in the actress. He had frequently stated that he wished she looked more like Alba. The doctors have agreed to operate for free to showcase their surgical skills. An Illinois man allegedly stole an ambulance with paramedics and a patient inside it at a ski lodge in Madison, Wisconsin. The patient was being treated in the rear of the ambulance when the man took the car and drove it around the parking lot. Police stopped the man who was found to be intoxicated. He was arrested immediately under the charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Owners Consent, Disorderly Conduct, and Operating While Intoxicated.
Peering into the soul... DB Forum attendees listen to a student speaker during the event. Courtesy of Lea Chang though we dont want to admit it, commented Kayla Ongpoy, an eighth grader from South Pointe Middle School. A game called crossing the line was also played. In this game, Peer Counseling advisor Sandra Davis stood on the podium and read out statements. Students crossed a rope in front of their peers and teachers if the statements applied to them. [These activities were] a great opportunity for students and staff alike to experience that in our hearts were all the same, stated Stacy Woodward, DBHS psychologist. There were really positive shout outs [in student speeches] and overall it seemed like it went really well, stated Davis. She added, [I hope] to continue to provide a meaningful experience for our staff and students and to get more DBHS staff involved.
Continued from page 1 TALENT: A number of performances will be showcased. much more rewarding, said Calimbas. The club also hosted small rallies in the upper quad during lunch today and will continue through Friday. A number of students will be performing during these rallies, including, senior Ahmed Alsawalhy, senior Hester Kim, junior Maddy Sherratt, and junior Briana Harrington. I find joy on the stage and happiness in the benefit of others, and when those two things come hand in hand, passion is found, commented Gatus.
Continued from page 1 DONATE: Principal Denis Paul will give a speech on Haiti. help Haiti and its citizens. Today, the All Male Dance Crew and the Dance Team performed hip-hop dances. Tomorrow, Vice Versa, also known as Alex Marzona Band, will perform a variety of songs for the audience. Senior Tiffany Lanning and junior Kaitlyn McCown will sing Imagine by John Lennon. Principal Denis Paul will give a speech about the Haiti disaster on Friday. Senior Cortney Young, president of the BSU, will also read a poem that she wrote called Inspiration for Haiti. Since life has been so giving to me, I feel that I should give back by helping Haiti, stated the president of Freestylerz Jeremy Calimbas. Its something simple that we can all put together, so why not do it? commented Victoria Patterson, president of the Invisible Children. In promoting the event, Kababayan painted posters, Invisible Children distributed flyers throughout campus, Key Club organized the statistics of the Haiti disaster, and Leo Club placed information about the event in the Bullsheet. We are mere seeds planting passion in the hearts of million. Lets keep this passion tree growing, stated the events leading coordinator Nieman Gatus.
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The Perfect Neighbor Pro: Germany Purchases Stolen Bank Data
Sharon Lin Editorial Editor In a time of such economic uncertainty, many cities are sacrificing their overall environment for economic growth. The City of Diamond Bar, however, is striving to maintain its quality in order to cater to its residents. About a month ago, the Diamond Bar City Council, in a 3-0 decision, unanimously voted on an ordinance that bans live entertainment in the citys new businesses by amending the municipal code. Not only will this benet the city in the future, but it will provide its residents with a reassurance that the quality environment of Diamond Bar will not be compromised. The ordinance is a product of a battle that the City of Diamond Bar had with Scribbles Grille and Restaurant, located in North Diamond Bar, back in 2006. After neighbors led numerous complaints against heightened underage drinking, assault, theft, and vandalism stemming from Scribbles, the city fought to close the business down. In an effort to prevent the chaos that had risen from Scribbles, council members devised a plan that would maintain a certain level of peace in Diamond Bar while also catering to the needs of its residents. The ordinance is not too restrictive like many believe it to be. The limitations put forth are very reasonable as they allow for a moderate amount of live entertainment. Under the ordinance, live entertainment pertains to performances such as musical shows and the usage of disc jockeys. Businesses such as Acapulco Mexican Restaurant and Oak Tree Lanes, that have provided live entertainment before the ordinance was enacted, will still be permitted to continue providing live entertainment. The intentions of this ban were meant to regulate the means by which live entertainment is conducted, not eradicate it altogether. In addition to banning night clubs in the city, bars, cocktail lounges, and taverns will not be permitted to hold dancing or singing events, while institutions such as schools and churches will be exempt from the ordinance. Under the ban, the number of events a group or an individual can hold at community centers such as cultural centers, clubs, lodges, and hotels is limited to once every 90 days. Because the ban does not eliminate live entertainment altogether, residents can still enjoy what the city has to offer. Perhaps the most benecial component of the ban is the stability it ensures for the future. The ordinance guarantees that all residents, those who seek entertainment and those who seek a quiet environment, can benet from living in Diamond Bar. It is comforting to know that even during an economic downturn, the City of Diamond Bar will not sacrice the comfort of its residents for increased revenue. Ashley Ahn Asst. Feature Editor A disk containing stolen bank data from the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Company, or HSBC, holds enough information to prove that approximately 1,500 Germans are stashing millions of dollars in secret bank accounts across the border in Switzerland. These citizens were largely trying to evade tax payments on their savings. Germanys decision to purchase the disk will benet its government and its people. Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, has made the right decision by purchasing the information in order to build a case against the tax evaders. This illustrates how seriously the German government takes tax evasion and how far it will go to convict those who break the law, even at the expense of its international relations. Herve Falciani, a former specialist for the HSBC bank in Geneva, offered to sell the data he had stolen to Germany for $3.5 million. Purchasing the data from the criminal may be illegal,
Purchasing the data may be illegal, but the data will help German officials press charges against tax evaders and show future lawbreakers the gravity of tax evasion.
but the data will help German ofcials press charges against tax evaders. Because the Swiss Finance Ministry refused to cooperate with Germany in order to retrieve the data, the German government had to make a decision that was best for their
country. The tax evaders actions cannot go unpunished. Their willful disregard of German law requires that the German government take action against them, to show future lawbreakers the gravity of tax evasion. If Germany does not put its foot down now, others will only be encouraged to try and find a way around paying their taxes in the future. The money that is not being received from tax evaders is not only taking away from the governments budget, but also causing a delay in other sectors that are awaiting improvement. The unpaid dues are taking away from Germanys future plans to mitigate other issues that the German people are facing, like unemployment and poverty. By purchasing the
data, Germany may gain $277 million in nes. Although Germany may be viewed as an aggressor against international and Swiss law, the German government had no choice but to overlook Swiss protest and make their move in purchasing the data. After mulling over the pros and cons of the situation, Germany was wedged into a corner where they could make only one of two choices: abide by the law and let criminals get away, or buy the illegal information and unveil the tax evaders. Germany was forced to choose the latter. In Germany s case the disk had to be bought for the good of the German government and its people. While there is a risk in making any decision, Germany pragmatically put the greater good before the textbook answer when solving its problem, a true show of care and concern for its people.
Con: Germany Purchases Stolen Bank Data

Christine Song Staff Writer Recently, an informant offered to sell data stolen from Swiss bank accounts to Germany. The data would prove that around 1,500 German citizens are cheating their government out of tax money. German ofcials decided to buy the information for $3.5 million. By purchasing the bank data, Germany illegally invaded the privacy of the bank clients to uphold the law. Germany should not have bought the stolen data because not only was it against Swiss law, it also demeaned Germany. Negotiating with a thief was not Germanys only option; there was an alternative to catching the lawbreakers without breaking the law. Swiss authorities feel that Germany has infringed on the privacy of the bank clients by purchasing the data. If Germany is pursuing those who broke the law, then it should not be doing so illegally; that is hypocritical of
Eye of the Editors

Studying a foreign language is a method to broaden horizons, to expose students to different cultures and make them global citizens. Unfortunately, many students at Diamond Bar High Schoolespecially those studying Chinese and Korean use the study of a foreign language as an opportunity to be lazy, as native speakers study their own language. An overwhelming majority of DBHS students studying Chinese and Korean are native speakers. There are only a handful of students in the entire Chinese and Korean departments who are not ethnically Chinese and Korean, respectively. In fact, there is not even one nonethnic Chinese student in the Advanced Placement Chinese class. This trendof studying a native language as a foreign languageis not exclusive to DBHS; schools across the country are being plagued by unmotivated students who refuse to learn a new language, rather choosing to enroll in a class that will guarantee a good grade and little effort. According to College Board, a staggering 92% of students who took the AP Chinese Language and Culture exam declared themselves to be of Asian heritage. These Asian students average score was 4.8 out of a possible 5, compared to 2.9, the average score of Caucasian students. The purpose of studying a foreign language is to facilitate communication and gain an appreciation for other cultures. Neither of these things are acquired by native speakers when they study that language; native speakers are already able to communicate prociently and are already familiar with the culture. Enrolling in a foreign language class when the language is not, in fact, foreign, shows a narrow-minded approach to international awareness. DBHS, instead of encouraging students to learn new subjects, facilitates this unfair trend. The Korean language, which ranks 15th among foreign languages taught in the U.S. (behind Hebrew and Portuguese), is offered as a class at DBHS, because of the large Korean population on campus. When the majority of a class natively speaks that language as is the case in all of DBHS Chinese and Korean classes the expected standard in that class is unbelievably high; even in a rst-year class, students are almost expected to be somewhat procient in the language. Nonnative speakers are deterred from taking the class because of their disadvantage. DBHS needs to encourage students to pursue languages that they have not previously learned at home. For those students who obstinately insist on studying their native language, DBHS and organizations like College Board need to follow the example of many colleges by offering (and making certain that native speakers enroll in) classes exclusively for native speakers. Like Mount San Antonio College, which offers a Spanish for the Spanish Speaking class, DBHS should offer similar classes. These classes will focus on grammar and vocabulary, ensuring that native speakers learn something new and that nonnative speakers can learn the language without the inherent disadvantage they face with the current system. Instead of using foreign language classes to explore new cultures, many students at DBHS use them to be lazy and learn a subject with which they are already familiar; and administrators and teachers, instead of encouraging students to learn new languages, facilitate this lassitude. While demonstrating a lack of motivation, these students collectively create an unfair environment, where non-native students are terrified to take Chinese and Korean classes because of the disadvantage that they will face.
If Germany is pursuing those who broke the law, then it should not be doing so illegally; that is hypocritical and contradictory of the German government.
the German government. For Germany to enforce its law through illegal and hypocritical methods is bad enough, but working with thieves
relegates the country to being a thief itself; Germany should not have stooped so low because collaborating with thieves was not its only solution. G e r m a n o ff i c i a l s could have negotiated w i t h S w i s s o ff i c i a l s and avoided the legal complications. Even though Germany would have had to use a less convenient method to obtain a list of the tax evaders, it would have been done in a l e g a l m a n n e r. T h i s would have placed the lawbreakers in a situation in which they would not be able to argue their innocence. However, because Germany decided to pursue the lawbreakers through illegal means, its case against the lawbreakers can and will be
looked upon as contradictory. A nation that upholds its laws illegally cannot expect its citizens to follow those laws. Because Germany has decided to buy the stolen information, relationships between Germany and Switzerland have become estranged. There was a much better alternative to solving the issue. However, because Germany ignored the alternative, it can no longer work with Switzerland and will have to resort to consorting with thieves to catch future lawbreakers. The country has narrowed its options and backed itself into a corner with illegal methods as its only way out. Not only have the German officials debased G e r m a n y, t h e y h a v e a l s o shown that there is a loophole in the German laws concerning thievery.
Of 68 Chinese language students surveyed: 66% are native speakers and 90% have at least one native speaking parent. Of 51 French language students surveyed: 6% are native speakers and 6% have at least one native speaking parent. Of 35 Korean language students surveyed: 89% are native speakers and 86% have at least one native speaking parent. Of 244 Spanish language students surveyed: 14% are native speakers and 25% have at least one native speaking parent.
I think its fair for people to take their own foreign language because it gives them the chance to go into more detail and learn all the little things about their language. Ben Khong, Junior
Its fair for people to take their own forgein language because it gives them an opportunity to learn more and understand where they come from. Adrianne Cruz, Freshman
I guess its unfair because I already know the language and its an easy class for me. Andres Park, Senior
Its okay for students to take their own language because they can learn more about their culture and heritage. Jacqueline Ballesteros, Sophomore
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Dear Haiti, Sorry we only pay attention to you for publicity. Well, the Vancouver Olympics are here, so bye. Until another earthquake. Lea Pandy
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Our teachers told us that we need to look smart during WASC Week. They suggested we raise our left arms if we dont know the answer. I better get it nice and strong. Asad Akbany
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Unwanted Charity
CY Tan Contributing Staff Writer The Idaho-based Baptist missionary group of ten, calling themselves the Haitian Orphan Rescue Mission, has been charged with child abduction and criminal conspiracy. The group had tried to illegally transport 33 children to a makeshift adoption agency in the Dominican Republic. The group had been sloppy in adoption papers and culturally insensitive in its attempt to persuade parents into giving away their children. Ignoring Haitis difcult struggle with child trafficking, the missionary group has rendered its goodwill ineffective and ironically detrimental. The groups imprudence has created a diplomatically sensitive issue during disastrous times, distracted media and world attention away from the struggle to aid distressed Haitians, and wasted the time and energy of Haitian parents and service workers. Haiti, a country plagued by sex trafcking, is reasonably reacting to the missionaries kidnappings by detaining them due to a heightened zero tolerance policy on suspected illegal trafcking as a means of protecting the children of Haiti. The Haitian government is sending out the message that the country is still operating under law and that people cannot come in and do whatever they think is best. In hopes of combating deceitful trafckers from taking advantage of the disarray by snatching some of the vulnerable 300,000 orphans before the quake and the countless ones orphaned afterwards, Haitis government has already tightened adoption procedures. In the missionaries case, they had gone too far when they felt that they were exempt from Haitis trafcking policy. The resulting detainment has forced Haitians to deal with even more intrusive media coverage and Silsby displayed an appalling amount of ignorance persuading the parents that their actions were for the best. The missionaries had told the parents they were going to give them a free education and bring them back, but the group had advertised its nancially unstable adoption operation on the Internet. More disappointingly, the group told the media the kids were orphaned or abandoned at rst before their actual origins had been discovered. The group has failed to recognize the trauma it has afflicted upon the children due to a lack of preparation, and instead of giving them better opportunities, the missionaries have only forced the children, some of whom are not even orphans, into a temporary Australian orphanage in the Dominican Republic and away from their tight-knit communities. The denseness of the missionaries has been disappointing for the American image as it consequentially elicits attention away from more important issues. If this group was genuinely trying to help the Haitian children, it should not have lied about its plans as often as it had. Although the missionaries denied that they had bad intentions, the results of their actions have certainly not been acts of charity and their motives are clearly not as pure as they have claimed.
The Best Military Strategy

Katie Lee Asst. Editorial Editor In his State of the Union speech, President Barack Obama reafrmed his campaign pledge to end the dont ask, dont tell policy, which prevents superiors from asking military recruits about their sexual orientation and from allowing homosexual servicemen to openly state their sexual orientation, declaring that military servicemen should not have to compromise their integrity. However, Obama does not realize that lifting the policy will only bring more problems to the United States Armed Forces. If the policy is abandoned, hostility and unnecessary harassment will ensue. First implemented in 1993, the DADT policy has stopped the controversial issue of gay rights from entering into the world of the armed forces. By removing the policy, the differing attitudes of homosexuality will inevitably disrupt the order and discipline of servicemen. It is a bad move by Obama to search for steps to completely lift the policy because it will bring needless trouble to both those who are homosexual and those who are not. The DADT policy also prevents disorder for those who choose to be open about homosexuality. Servicemen who are not homosexual may feel uncomfortable working with those who are, and these conflicting views will bring disarray to the armed forces. If homosexual servicemen are allowed to serve openly, many servicemen will be less willing to enlist in the rst place especially since the majority come from conservative backgrounds, and thus, there will be a shortage of new servicemen. The DADT policy has also stopped superiors from wrongly interrogating any homosexual servicemen. However, if it is repealed, many servicemen may be deliberately treated unfairly steps to completely lift the policy, Obama should be more concerned with the physical productivity of the military. There are two wars going onone in Iraq and the other in Afghanistanthat Obama should be more concerned about rather than social politics, such as this controversial battle of homosexuality. The DADT policy has kept the military in line so far and has proven its adequacy. It is foolish to bring the war of politics and its controversy of homosexuality into the armed forces. We should only be concerned with keeping the soldiers prepared, safe, healthy, and ready for battle, which is exactly what the DADT policy achieves. There is no reason to change a procient and long-lasting policy. No matter what the circumstances are, all social groups, including both homosexuals and straights, will be better off with the retainment of the DADT policy. If Americans want the armed forces to work efciently, the DADT policy is the best and most reasonable option there is.
We should only be concerned with keeping the soldiers prepared, safe, healthy, and ready for battle, which is exactly what the procient and longlasting DADT policy achieves.
due to their sexual orientation. Most importantly, homosexual servicemen will no longer have the choice to stay discreet because if asked by a superior, they will have to respond with a truthful answer. Instead of searching for
more court proceedings. Nine out of the ten missionaries are still expected to escape charges because they claim to have been unaware of the violations and the unordered paperwork. However, the fairness of this speculation is questionable because Dominican ofcials had warned them of the needed permission beforehand. This leaves the leader, Laura Silsby, who planned the mission while acknowledging its potential legal complications and the possible foreclosure of her planned orphanage, still facing allegations.
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The Thrill of the Ride

Marcel Boubion Staff Writer When asked what kind of vehicles Toyota produces, most people would describe the cars as comfortable, fuel efcient, safe, and reliable. Now other automotive companies are coming out with their own line of fuel efcient and comfortable vehicles for the market. But Toyota still has the edge on companies like Ford and Chevy because, for decades, Toyota has produced hundreds of cars with a reliability on which most Americans can depend. It is almost like Toyota cannot stop their cars from ying onto the street (actually they cannot). In fact, a recall was issued last month to stop cars from doing just that. Eight models have stopped production because people were so overwhelmed with the new technology in these cars. The rst incidents of sudden acceleration sent a thrill to every Toyota owner in 2003. People were so excited with the way the cars accelerated that they kept going until a pole stopped them. Now, the corporation is halting production and increasing work efforts in order to tone down the
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computer systems might be responsible for these sudden accelerations. It is a good thing someone was there to point out this possibility; now more consumers can understand what is so great about Toyota cars. Toyota tried to cover it up saying it must be the oor mats, but now that the cat is out of the bag, owners can fully appreciate To y o t a s g e n i u s innovation. The company i s n o t stopping with only Corolla a nd Cam ry models; they are extending the thrill of not being able to control cars to the Priuses too. It seems as though Toyota is trying to send a message out to its competitors: it cannot be stopped. This will hold true as long as consumers are staying informed and making wise decisions when they are purchasing a car. Toyota was even kind enough to make a list of tips for potential customers: Tip One: Dont let the recalls scare you. 5-star crash test safety ratings werent made for nothing, right? Tip Two: Brakes are for chumps. If youre buying a car to get to places slowly, then you are better off getting rides from grandma. Tip Three: When you are walking through the car lot dont be startled if cars start turning on. It is probably just another computer failure. We will give all the cars new seat covers and they will be ne. If consumers follow these three tips, they are likely to have an enjoyable time shopping for a new car. Toyota guarantees a ride that no other company can matchfrom the car lot all the way to the brick wall they are going to run into. The technology in Toyotas line of vehicles is so advanced that drivers literally will not be able to stop their cars from accelerating. This kind of excitement would be too hazardous for any American company, but Toyota is a Japanese car company, so it must be safe.
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Editors-in-Chief Adeel Mohammadi Desiree Wang News Editor Iris Li Asst. News Editors Elizabeth Lee Eric Lee Editorial Editors Sharon Lin Adeel Mohammadi Asst. Editorial Editor Katie Lee Feature Theme Editor Justin Kong A & E Editor Jane Park Asst. A & E Editor Kevin Kang Feature Editor Desiree Wang Asst. Feature Editor Ashley Ahn Diamond Bar High School 21400 E. Pathnder Rd. Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Sports Editor Ryan DeVore Asst. Sports Editors Kevin Acciani Rachel Halpert Andrew John Photo Editor Ashley Chen Asst. Business Managers Andrew John Eric Lee Editorial Cartoonist Katie Lee Staff Writers Marcel Boubion Ruby Hwang Laura Moftt Nicole Ongpoy Megan Quiamas Christine Song Advisor Connie Chen
level of excitement its cars give owners; Toyota ofcials believe it is the right thing to do for their customers. Hopefully Toyota will take this time to understand what consumers really want. People do not want to be slowed down at all; Toyota might as well just take the brakes out of their vehicles
completely. It seems that in the process of giving back to their customers, Toyota ofcials tried to cover up what the secret is to making their cars so great. Now investigators are saying that the engine and
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Austin Kong Contributing Staff Writer I have recently been going through a phase where it seems like nothing is going my way. I knew that coming into Diamond Bar High School as a freshman would not be easy, but I would have never guessed how dishonest some students could be. Yes I said it. DBHS students are dishonest, and I have two experiences to prove it. The rst time I witnessed the dishonesty of DBHS students was in the boys locker room. I was in a good mood that day because I was wearing my new Levis Jeans. I got dressed and looked forward to an exciting soccer practice, but when it was over, I opened my locker and saw that my jeans were gone! Oh and by the way, I had thirty dollars in the pockets, too. My second experience concerns my stolen wallet which had fty dollars in it. It was stolen from my PE locker when I was at soccer practice, again. This time it was partially my fault because I left a shirt hanging out of the locker, a magnet for thieves. The day after my wallet was stolen, I was sitting in class thinking about the money I lost, then a T.A. walked into the room and handed my teacher my ID card! In case you havent caught on, my ID was in my stolen wallet. This is the equivalent of robbing a bank and handing back the keys to the vault because you have no use for it. I cant control the choices that other people make, but it bothers me that some people are okay with doing these things. I have lost eighty dollars, and still have Super Bowl bets to pay.
Ashley Ahn Asst. Feature Editor Teachers are out to get us. With ridiculous amounts of homework and tests to study for, its no wonder students are constantly deprived of sleep. So what do you do when theres that really important test coming up? Energy drink or coffee?
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Ryan DeVore Sports Editor High School. They say its the greatest four years of your life, lled with fun, games, and memories that will last a lifetime. Well, when you go to a school like Diamond Bar, its not exactly Disneyland on a warm summer day. Youve got to work your tail off. Yet, when you feel like the pressure is getting to you, its your friends that pick you right upa great group of friends I am lucky to have made. Ive undoubtedly been fortunate in more ways than one regarding the people I have met. Freshmen year on the golf team was when I met my close friend Paul. Although he kind of freaked me out at rst with his extremely outgoing and frivolous nature, he grew to become a great inuence in my life. Although not always in a good way, Paul has most importantly introduced me into the world of being late. Thanks to his impeccable timing, I am almost never on time now, thanks man With Paul came Gavin. For those that dont really know Gavin, its honestly a shame. A guy that appears to be a simple man of few words is anything but that. Although he is a man of a mere 5 feet 8 inches he has the attitude that no one dares mess with. He has taught me to not take any crap from anyone. Thanks a lot. Jake and Ryker are two guys that I never imagined becoming friends with. Ryker being the football captain and Jake being the nerd of my history class, I came to realize that High School stereotypes are nothing but B.S. Although Jake has helped me improve my comical side with his never ending supply of jokes, Ryker has taught me a great deal of self-discipline and determination with his tremendous work ethic. But together the two have taught me that you can have the abs, but you have to have the jokes to back it up. Thanks. Alongside my closest friends are the teachers and coaches that helped me through the years. Coach Watkins has helped me develop not only as a golfer but as an individual. My teachers Mrs. Clark, Mr. Moran and Ms. Chen all in their different ways continue to remind me that there are great teachers out there. I cannot thank these people enough. Then theres journalism. Im not sure if words can describe some of the characters that are in that class. From guy-talk with Marcel and Kevin, to struggling to nd earplugs when Rachel, Laura, and Megan are around, Ive had a memorable four years in the program. Thanks Ms. Chen and Mr. Roubian for all youve done. Well, as I gear up to exit the gates of Diamond Bar High forever, I feel that I am more than ready to venture off into the world and begin my life on my own. As I leave for college, I take with me a piece of each of my friends. I can only hope that underclassmen and upperclassmen alike can discover the friendships that I have been blessed to have made.
The whole day, my eyes were half closed and my mind, Mental Mental half responsive. My mind was constantly wandering and I could At rst, it felt as if I could I felt like death. I didnt want only stay up until 4 a.m. run a marathon! I was extremely to walk, I didnt want to run, I antsy and could not stop moving, didnt want to do anything but just Physical Physical but soon enough I felt completely sit there and waste away. I had I could not stop talking and sluggish. to drag myself around. All I wanted to do all day was felt the need to be heard. The punch someone. I was bitter over excess energy; I had become everything and I had never felt Social Social extremely charming and witty such a hate toward happy smilaccording to several people. ing people After experiencing the effects of both drinks, Ive concluded that Rockstar is the best drink to keep you awake. The side effects are not as bad as iced coffee, but the taste is quite vile. Although this drink will help you study, sleeping is strongly recommended.
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The Stinking Rose

Justin Kong Feature Theme Editor The ubiquitous odor of garlic pervaded throughout the entire, dimly-illuminated restaurant. With its carnival and vampiresque theme, The Stinking Rose provided a quiet, yet unusually funky ambiance to create an overall unique eating experience. My friends and I arrived at the restaurant in Beverly Hills with high hopes, excited to eat in a restaurant that had such a disgustingly unappealing name. The menu showed a very large list of foods that were almost all infused with garlic. The restaurant provided free, freshly baked bread to begin our meal, and to try something new, we decided to order the special Garlic Soaking in a Hot Tub to eat with the breada decision we did not regret. The bread was crisp, warm, and baked to a golden brown and the roasted garlic, along with some virgin olive oil, complemented the bread perfectly. The waiter was quick to bring our appetizers of popcorn calamari and garlic french fries. Adequately sized, both dishes provided a semi-salty, and toasty flavor, along with a crunchy texture that caused the plate to disappear within minutes! Our mouths watered as we received our entres. Our orders included my perfect, mediumrare prime rib, my friends baked, vegetable-lled Portobello mushroom, and my other friends colorful, neon ravioli. We each devoured our respective, visually- appealing meals and the meat seemed to melt in my mouth. Our eating utensils seemed to y from plate to plate as we began to eat e a c h other s food: t h e mushr o o m w a s v e r y juicy and the ravioli was creamy. Dessert was Gilroys Famous Garlic Ice Cream covered in caramel sauce, which, despite its name, was absolutely delicious and sweet! The extreme use of garlic, surprisingly, had no effect on the restaurants cleanliness and the smell of garlic became unnoticeable. Although our bill was pricey, our amazing dinner was completely worth every penny the appetizers, dessert, and roasted garlic sides were under $10 each; the mushroom and ravioli were about $18 each, and the large cut prime rib reached about $35. Despite the price, I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone!
There are many successful brand names that are familiar worldwide. Some companies, however, are just unsatised with occupying only one general industry. As a result, several companies came up with completely incongruous products. Sanrio: Hello Kitty seems to be striving to dominate every known industry. The character originally appeared on accessories and stationary, but this character can now be found almost everywhere. EVA Airway Corporation even made a Hello Kitty jet. Frito-Lay: They may have
thought that since people seemed to love the cheesy taste of Cheetos, it would be a great idea to be able to smear that cheesy taste onto your lips. Problem was, no one really liked how the cheese-avored lip balm tasted. NASCAR: NASCAR wanted to increase their female viewer count, so they thought that there would be no better way to attract women than to release a series of racecar-related romance novels. NASCAR was right, it worked. For some brands, extensions have proven to be quite successful, but most of the time, however, these extensions just seem to be too weird.
Tumbaleaf
CY Tan Contributing Staff Writer If youre ever tired of writing term papers and essays, but never tire of writing, then WriteOneLeaf, inspired by author Terry Bain, just might be the thing for you. It is a curiously fun Tumblr based blog that is sure to get those creative juices owing. By challenging people to write little leaets based on completely randomly given topics at indenite times of day, writeoneleaf.tumblr.com becomes a wonderful and useful tool for developing a writing interest. With WriteOneLeaf, anyone can become personally involved as he or she gets endeavors to become a better writer. These topics range from exciting things such as being out of control and rockets to even local things such as San Francisco and your desktop. It gets even better, the site also provides a Twitter feed and social networking from its parent site, Tumblr, so you can keep up to date with your fun little ramblings. This means you can also reblog your random writings while also nding out what your friends are writing too. Even if none of the days topics interests you, you can also be as spontaneous as the site itself by randomizing a topic or sticking to favorites with the search feature. No matter what, WriteOneLeaf always has something fun for you to write about. However, what really sets WriteOneLeaf apart is that it gives people the opportunity to spark the writer in themselves. People who have a hard time with guring out what they would want to write about can discover fun and interesting topics with the click of a button. So if you ever want to become a better writer, or just feel like writing, this awesome site is sure to lend a helping hand.
No Deposit Closet
Matthew Hapenney Contributing Staff Writer Holly Liu Contributing Staff Writer Closet shopping is an opportunity for people to mix up their everyday wardrobe without spending any of that hard-earned cash. When you shop in someone elses closet, you are not only guratively, but also literally, stepping into their shoes. Not only is it a good way to mix up your style of clothes, but it is also a great way to become closer with friends. As I rummaged through my friends bureau and closet, I found many interesting and uniquely designed t-shirts. Unfortunately, these shirts did not t me well; they were too short. My friend suggested a v-neck, and even though I am not a big fan of them, I decided to wear it. Its something new. I did not have a belt. I searched and searched, but to no avail. Then, I looked for a wristband or watch, but later decided to do without. I kept my own watch on, however, because I could not completely let go of the sense of familiarity. I also decided to keep my favorite gold cross necklace with me. I pick out several shirts, but they dont t properly, what a bummer. After some more searching, I nally nd an interesting black top that is perfect for a day at school. Luckily it matches with a funky green and gray jacket that I selected. My outfit itself is quite bland but with accessories, it will be more unique. I am trying to nd something that can subtly complement the outt. It wasnt too difcult of a task to nd just the right one. A necklace with several layers of chains added on to the outt and was all I really need to nish the look.
Wearing jeans are the norm. In this new closet, I had the option to choose from white, black, or blue jeans. I chose blue because I gured you couldnt go wrong with the traditional denim blue. Although they were blue, they felt and looked different from my own jeans. I was leaving my comfort zone and it felt incredibly strange to wear someone elses clothing.
I only have a small selection to choose from. They all t me but I already have similar styles; its hard to make up my mind, but in the end I settle for skinny jeans though they are slightly baggy on me. Since we both are two different sizes, it is a difcult task to nd a nice pair of jeans. I would much rather wear my own jeans than take a pair of my friends.
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Kevin Kang Asst. A&E Editor With showbiz and music having a growing inuence on our society today, many music legends of the past are gradually becoming overshadowed by todays rising stars. It is only natural for music to change as time progresses, so many artists of the past have been forgotten. However, not all music has been lost through time. In fact, one artist has stood the test of time. Jimi Hedrix has constantly remained the legend of rock and roll, the greatest electric guitarist of all time, and the face of rock since his debut in 1966. Luckily, for the very few who have not heard of Hendrix, an album of 12 previously unreleased studio recordings and classic signature songs is being released on March 9. By listening to Valleys of Neptune, both newcomers and old fans can listen in awe and reexperience Hendrix at his best. The album will contain Valleys of Neptune, one of Hendrixs most soughtafterbut commercially unavailablesongs, and Fire, one of Hendrixs most popular songs. Jimi Hendrix, born James Marshall Hendrix, took an interest in music at an early age, drawing inuences from musicians such as B.B. King and Buddy Holly. Interestingly enough, Hendrix was never able to read or write music, but he evened out his Rocking back... To the 21st century. flaw by listening and Courtesy of www.drop-d.ie.com learning from songs. By age 17, Hendrix received his when they became legends rock musicians of all time. For rst electric guitar and joined a throughout the world. However, those who do not have enough band soon thereafter. Before his fame was abruptly cut short of Hendrixs music and those long, he was recruited for his when he died tragically at the unaware of him, the Experience talent and changed his name to age of 27. Hendrix tour, which is a concert his present day recognized stage Despite Hendrixs short tour paying respect to the music name, Jimi. He and two other career, his signature fusion of Hendrix, is set to tour this band members quickly rose to style consisting of the blues, March with stops in Los Angeles fame in Britain. However, it was ballads, rock, and jazz made him Gibson Amphitheatre on March not until they returned to America into one of the most inuential 5 and in San Franciscos The Kevin Acciani Asst. Sports Editor I dont quite know how to say how I feel. Snow Patrol Music has been the most important thing that helped me survive high school. It helped me through the hard times and gave me inspiration whenever I was confused. I call on thee, O god of music, to help me once more put my thoughts and feelings on paper. I know not what to write about in this, the review of my four years at Diamond Bar High School. Dont tell me that its over, Im not used to this temptation. Blink-182 Ive been complaining about high school since the moment I entered. As much as I am looking forward to nally moving on to college, Im not quite ready for this part of my life to be over. There are still things to be said, lessons to be learned. There are many things I havent done yet and things I still really hope to do. It just seems like theres not enough time. Tired of lying in the sunshine staying home to watch the rain. You are young and life is long and there is time to kill today. And then one day you nd ten years have gone behind you. No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun. Pink Floyd To all you freshmen out there, high school may seem like its taking forever right now, but trust me, by your senior year, youll wonder where the time has gone. Trust me, make the most out of what time you have. I guess thats the lesson Ive learned most in high school. Take advantage of the opportunities in front of you. Not everything will work out, but in the end, everything will fall into place. Whats meant to be will be; you just have to make it happen. Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run theres still time to change the road youre on. Led Zeppelin As much as I hate to admit it, theres one piece of advice my father told me that has stuck with me throughout the years and I would like to pass it on to all underclassmen who are reading this. Leave your options open, he said. Do whatever you can to be able to do whatever you want. Do well in everything you do, not just what you like. Who knows? Maybe youll change your mind about what you like. Have you ever been a part of something that you thought would never end? And then of course it did. Rise Against It still has not completely sunken in that my high school experience is almost over. For now, I am at peace but even I do not know how I will feel in a couple of months. Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of selfsatisfaction of knowing you made the effort to do your best to become the best you are capable of becoming. John Wooden OK, so that wasnt a music quote but it brings up interesting questions. Have I been successful? Will I feel that peace of mind when this whole shindig is over? I guess well nd out soon enough.
Blindly Building
Sharon Lin Editorial Editor For most of us, architecture is about seeing the aesthetic beauty before our eyes, but for Christopher Downey, an architect who has lost both his sense of sight and smell, architecture is about much more than visual appeal. Downey, who currently resides in San Francisco, worked as an architect for 20 years before a tumor took his sense of sight and smell about two years ago. Despite his disabilities, he
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wireless controllers. Also being reintroduced are 20 classic Sega titles such as Sonic and Knuckles, Golden Axe, and Alex Kid. Sega will also release 30 new games, 16 of which will be motion-controlled. The company plans to release even more revamped classic Sega games in the future. Two wireless controllers, like in the Wii, control Sega Zone. Gamers will be able to play the usual array of sports classics such as table tennis, darts, fencing, beach volleyball, and golf by waving the controller in front of the screen as players do
Gibson theater on March 10 and 11. The tour will feature some of the most renowned rock artists, including Joe Satriani, Jonny Lang, Eric Johnson, and Billy Cox, who performed with Hendrix in his glory days. With the effort put forward by these artists, Hendrix will never become a forgotten memory of the past.
sounds that may echo through a building that has been built with raised ceilings. Focusing on designs that can help those who are visually impaired navigate through a building does not take away from the experience of those who can see. In fact, these designs heighten the experience. For example, many people can locate where hallways meet and end through sight, but by using the right amount of space and material, Downey and other blind architects can create sounds
Sega will soon be joining the videogame console race with Sonys Playstation 3, Nintendos Wii and Microsofts Xbox 360. The company will introduce a new game console called the Sega Zone, which takes a perfectly ne Genesis console, complete with a cartridge slot, and adds a pair of motion sensing controllers in an attempt to keep up with the times. The new game system comes equipped with two
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Putting the pieces together... With his magic touch. Courtesy of www.articles.sfgate.com still works as an architect, but feels and hears buildings rather than sees them. The phrase blind architect may sound like an oxymoron, but in reality, designing buildings without seeing them has major benets. It brings about the idea that architecture goes beyond the basic components of color and visual appeal. Downey has a perspective that allows him to help the disabled while still catering to the visual appeal of architecture. Though he may not see the curves and shapes of buildings or even smell the mahogany wood, he is much more sensitive to the textures of the materials used and to the that help those who are visually impaired nd their way through a building. This can be done by using techniques that will not take away from the visual appeal of the buildings. He has already begun exercising his talent at the Polytrauma and Blind Rehabilitation Center in Palo Alto, California, and hopes to use his skills to make crowded buildings such as senior centers and universities more convenient for the sight-impaired. With the help of Downey, architecture will transform to meet new requirements and mark this time period as a reection of the growing awareness in our society.
angst-lled, hormonal teenage kind, there is something in this movie for everybody. Through The highly anticipated hilarious dialogue and portrayal romantic comedy Valentines of real life situations, Valentines Day is a lm about love lost and Day does a wonderful job of love found. transitioning Although it is from story to slightly difcult story while also to follow the accompanying multiple, each scene with varied stories the appropriate unveiling music. within the Valentines movie, in Day is also the end, surprisingly everything refreshing for makes perfect those who are sense. sick and tired T h i s of the same laugh-outold predictable loud romantic love plot. With c o m e d y surprises includes an around each extremely c o r n e r, t h i s talented movie keeps and diverse Roses are red violets are blue... Love is always true. movie-goers cast, ranging Courtesy of www.photogallery.lmolia.com on their toes. from Anne What makes Hathaway to George Lopez. can quickly distinguish character this movie even greater is These great actors bring this from character. its relatable plot. Even the Although it may seem that most cynical viewers will nd movie to a whole other level. Each actor brings something this movie was made solely for something they can relate to. different to the table and those who have a significant This movie truly shows portrays his or her character other, the film actually takes that everything is connected perfectly, with the exception viewers through a journey of all to everything else. For anyone of Taylor Swift, who should different types of love, not just who is looking for a laugh and a stick to singing. Although the romantic kind. Ranging from bit of love in their life, Valentines some actors appear more than the sweet timeless love to the Day is just the lm to watch.
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with the Nintendo Wii. There is already an application for the iPhone that will allow users to play old Sega games like Sonic the Hedgehog. It is called the Ultimate Genesis Collection for the iPhone. Sega is not totally new in this console market. Over the years, Sega offered Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Saturn, and Dreamcast to the gaming market. Whether Sega will make it big in the console market is a big question due mainly to the overwhelming power Playstation 3, Wii and Xbox hold over the market.
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Kevin Acciani Asst. Sports Editor The same question is running through the minds of every basketball fan: can the Los Angeles Lakers repeat last years amazing championship? Or will a team like the Cleveland Cavaliers upend the reigning champions? There is no denite answer to these questions, at least not until one team hoists the Larry OBrien Trophy after winning it all. One can look at it on both sides. For one, the Cavaliers have the best record in the entire National Basketball Association. The Cavs also swept the Lakers in the regular season. On the ip side, the Cavaliers never do well in the playoffs. The Lakers also play in a much tougher conference than the Cavaliers, so of course their record is not as good. The Western Conference has proven to be much stronger than the Eastern, and the West has given the Lakers some tough challenges. Still, for now, the Lakers stand on top of it all. The Lakers could have done one thing to solidify their dominance over the rest of the league, but they missed a big opportunity. The trade deadline expired on February 18, and the Lakers were unable to make a big move to improve their squad. Although their lineup has been solid all year, the Lakers needed to upgrade at either center or point guard. At center, Andrew Bynum has proven to be reliable for a solid 15 points and eight rebounds per game; but those stats are not nearly good enough to prove that he is able to take on the leagues elite centers like Orlandos Dwight Howard. The Lakers also need to make an improvement at the point guard position, but that can be done without making a trade. Long-time starter Derek Fisher has been declining steadily this season, and he is now averaging less than eight points and three assists per game. Even though Fisher has been a favorite of Lakers fans for many years, it is time to go in a different direction. Jordan Farmar is the answer. Even though he averages ten less minutes per game than Fisher, his scoring average is higher. But what Farmar brings to the table is more important than just scoring. The best aspect of Farmars game is his defense. Since college, he has been a dominant defender who has consistently been able to shut down almost any player he faces. If the Lakers do not decide to go with Farmar, they have yet another acceptable option as point guard. Shannon Brown is nally stepping into the spotlight. Earlier in the year, he did not play very much, but he has been taking on a bigger role lately, especially after Kobe Bryant was injured. Against the Golden State Warriors, Brown was able to quiet all of his critics by scoring a career-high 27 points and ten rebounds, the rst double-double of his career. Brown is an athletic playmaker, although his defense needs a lot of work. If the Lakers had been able to make a trade before the deadline hit, they would easily be the best team in basketball. For now, though, the title is up for grabs, and almost every team has a shot at it. If the Cavaliers and Lakers play each other in the NBA Finals, which is expected, it could be one of the best playoff series we will ever see. My prediction: the Cavliers will beat the Lakers in seven games. Ashley Ahn Asst. Feature Editor The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games started on February 12 and are planned to end on February 28. There is a large variety of sporting events that will appeal to all types of audiences: some very well known, such as the ski jump, and others not so much, like curling. So far, through all the events, victories have been celebrated, tears have been shed, and history has been made. Twelve days lled with excitement have passed and four days of the unexpected are still to come. As each day goes on, the anticipation rises. To commence the Winter Olympics, the opening ceremony provided viewers and athletes alike with a fantastic display of reworks and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron. The committee also paid tribute to Georgian Luger Nodar Kumaritashvili, who died February 12 in a bobsleigh
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practice run. Although there were a few tragic events, the festivities contributed to the enthusiastic start of the Olympic Games. Throughout the past few performing his Double McTwist 1260. Fans went nuts as he landed the much-anticipated move while competitors scoffed when they found out he had more room for improvement. their incredible tricks, others are striving to set records. Apolo Ohno is striving to earn the most medals in the winter Olympics out of all the American athletes. As of February 19, he has seven of events. Some attempt to awe, and others dream to set records, but in Lindsey Vonns case, an injury was the obstacle she needed to overcome. Two weeks before the start of the Winter Olympics, Vonn was hurt during training and suffered a deep muscle bruise. Questions were asked about whether she would be at her best during the games, but she has certainly proved that she is. Winning a gold medal in alpine skiing, Vonns determination proved to be outstanding. Alongside White and Vonn, Hannah Kearney, Evan Lysacek, Seth Wescott, and Shani Davis have all won gold medals and contributed to the U.S. lead in the Olympic standings. The stiff competition and rigorous physical activity are evidently challenging for all of the welltrained athletes. Years of preparation have boiled down to these nal days, but only time will tell which country will come out on top.
Let the Madness Begin

inexperienced freshmen. Out of the top 25 teams around the country, several will be considered the favorites to advance to the Final Four. These teams include the top eight ranked teams; among them are University of Kansas (rst), University of Kentucky (third), and Duke University (8th). Their outstanding, wellknown coaches, like Dukes Mike Krzyzewski, and regular post-season appearances give them an advantage of experience and condence. However, there is another group of teams that people should watch: the underdogs of this years tournament season that could cause those infamous upsets. Teams like the University of Wisconsin (13th), the University of Texas (14th), Gonzaga University (15th), Brigham Young University (16th), Butler University (17th), and University of Pittsburgh (24th) are capable of surprising people. These are the midmajor schools that may not have superstars but rather
Gold for White... Gold Medalist Shaun White pulls off another Olympic stunt. Courtesy of http://i.telegraph.co.uk Being a two-time Olympic gold medals and only needs one days, there has been much enthusiasm on and off the snow. medalist at the young age of 24, more to surpass Bonnie Blair, On February 17, at the halfpipe White has the world anticipating the woman who holds the record snowboarding event, American his next big stunt. for receiving most medals at the Shaun White blew minds when While some fascinate with Winter Olympics for a multitude
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Rachel Halpert Asst. Sports Editor Now that Super Bowl XLIV is history and baseball season has yet to begin, the next big event in sports is the National Collegiate Athletic Association Mens Division I Basketball Tournament. Also commonly referred to as the Big Dance or March Madness, this is the most exciting time in college basketball. As all 347 teams in the nation nish the regular season, only the top 65 will be accepted into the tournament. March Madness is known for its excitement, upsets, the rise of the underdogs, and all-around good athletes. In recent years, upsets have been more frequent because the best players from the bigtime schools move up to the National Basketball Association when they are only freshmen or sophomores. Thus, it is easier for smaller schools to succeed in this tournament since they have more experience than a big name school with many
balanced teams that have the skills and consistency to defeat a higher ranked school. Since 1939, when the NCAA was founded, the University of California Los Angeles has earned the most championship titles (10 of the 11 were with the legendary Coach John Wooden). Unfortunately, Southern California basketball fans will be disappointed this year because UCLA will not make the usual top ranks and the University of Southern California will be ineligible due to numerous violations from the previous season. The 2010 tournament will begin its rst round games on Thursday, March 18. This years championships will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Monday, April 5. Fans will nd out if Kansas can stay on top, or if underdogs like Gonzaga or Butler will rise to the occasion and take the championship title this year. Either way, March Madness is expected to be full of action and surprise.
Athlete of the Month: Alex Imahara

Katie Lee Asst. Editorial Editor Senior Alex Imahara, a devoted member of varsity wrestling, is a versatile student athlete. His passion does not stop at wrestling; he is also the band president, the Inter-Organizational Council representative for Future Business Leaders of America, and the boys representative for Girls League. Along with all his demanding extracurricular activities and sports, including both wrestling and baseball, Imahara proves to be a great role model as he maintains an impressive grade point average of 3.9. Not only is Imahara the sole band president but he also is in the Wind Ensemble and plays the alto saxophone. However, through prioritization and time management, Imahara manages to efciently balance his studies, extracurricular activities, and wrestling. His keen devotion to wrestling started when coach Rob Wagner came to inspire the freshmen to accept new challenges; he is now a 4-year member of varsity wrestling. Coach Wagner came to us and told us that wrestling is the most difcult sport and takes a lot of dedication but it also teaches you how to be dedicated to anything in the future, commented Imahara. Although the sport is both demanding a n d challenging, the level of difculty never stopped I m a h a r a s s e e m i n g l y l i m i t l e s s perseverance. In addition to the motivation he gained through wrestling, Imahara also found a group of friends from the wrestling team on whom he could always count, even outside the wrestling room. The environment is really nice because [...] were all like a big family, noted Imahara. His favorite part about wrestling is the hard work, which has taught him to persist and focus better in everything he does. One of his known specialties in this difcult sport is the leg ride. There have been certain situations in matches where it doesnt look like I can come through but I push myself farther than I thought could be possible and it changes the outcome. Now, when I feel like giving up in other things in life, I push myself and I achieve more, stated Imahara. His academic goal is to attend the University of Southern California because it offers the best jobs right after graduation. This year, the biggest inspiration for Imahara and his team was the unfortunate death of junior Brandon Riley due to his failing health. The whole team dedicated the entire year to the former varsity member and friend. Hes the reason why we pushed so hard, added Imahara. After every win, when the referee holds my hand up, I point to the sky for Brandon. Alex Imahara proves to be a truly inspiring student athlete.
the ball was going. Without Favre the Vikings are going to run dry. The Vikings offense will The Minnesota Vikings become nearly one-dimensional managed to land future once again with Jackson as the Hall of Famer Brett Favre in quarterback. The offense will August of 2009, saving the have to rely on keeping the ball team from another year with on the ground, running with Tarvaris Jackson as the rst- Peterson and Chester Taylor. string quarterback. It was a Every Vikings fan knows what big change for both the team that means: fumbles, fumbles, and the fans, though it quickly and more fumbles, with a few became a hard change made interceptions to put icing on the easy when Favre led the team to cake. The Minnesota Vikings a National Football Conference have all the makings of a championship this year with a great team, including a strong season defense, but record of without a strong 12-6. If the quarterback Vikings the offense will are to fall apart. have any From a chance of Viking fans another point of view, successful Brett Favre season, needs to stay they need on the team Favre to for another stay. season. But, T h e the diehard addition fans of the of Favre number four drastically jersey are changed p r o b a b l y the Vikings begging for s t y l e retirement Courtesy of www.sports-uncut.com a of play, notice. Why cutting down the number of risk a losing season, or worse, rush attempts by running back an injury? Favre is not getting Adrian Peterson and giving the any stronger and a man can receivers more time with the only take so many hits. A grip ball. Now, despite an amazing of Favre enthusiasts would season, it is apparent that agree that it is better to leave Favre might not be back to now, nishing his career with a play ball with the Vikings next winning season. Of course it is season. Although it feels like he ideal to nish your career with found his niche in Minnesotas a ring, but leading your team to offense, it might be time for the NFC championship is not the 41-year-old quarterback to easily forgotten. Brett Favre plays with the retire. After he teased fans with the possibility of his retirement same energy that he had when and then changed teams for he played with the Packers, and two seasons in a row, most many would argue that he has fans refuse to believe that he is enough left in him for at least going to retire until it is ofcial. one more season. But age still But, after games like this years plays a part; he is much more NFC championship, where the vulnerable to an injury, making Saints defensive line made the choice to stay or leave Favre and his fans grimace in much more difcult. There is no pain with hit after hit, it is likely question as to whether or not that he is nally ready to put his Brett Favre has the talent, even football career to rest. at his age, to keep on throwing It is pretty obvious what the football for the Vikings. And most Minnesota fans want although many Vikings fans and what the Vikings offense would love to see another year needs: Brett Favre. This last with Favre in purple and another season, Favre gave the Vikings shot at the Super Bowl, any something more useful than fan of Brett Favre knows he is his stats from the Packers. He getting to the age where tough gave the team versatility that decisions need to be made everyone could count on. The and the 19-year veteran should combination of Favre, Peterson, retire. Favre is in a great position and wide receivers Percy Harvin to end his career. Maybe he and Sydney Rice made even the could even stick around to help best defenses unsure of where coach Tarvaris Jackson. Marcel Boubion Staff Writer
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VOLUME XXVIII, ISSUE V

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

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DBHS Honors Performing Arts Students

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Justo Lamas Performs in the DBHS Theater

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Link Crew Holds Candy Land-Themed Freshmen Remix

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The Best Military Strategy

Note From the Editors

The Thrill of the Ride

Blazing Trails of Satire

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United States Dominating Olympics

Let the Madness Begin

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