VOLUME XXVII, ISSUE VI

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
KICK OFF? You better watch out. You better not cry. Is the NFL coming to town? Read about the pros and cons of the Walnut Stadium to come. Please see page 5. BACK TO THE BASICS You think you know it all, but you dont truly know it all until you know your basics. See how DBHS students respond to simple questions. Please see page 6. CALLIN ALL MALES Tired of females showing off the hottest trends? Its time for men to set the new spring styles. Explore the latest fashion for males. Please see page 10.

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NEWS ANALYSIS

California State Budget Crisis Affects Education

Diamond Bar Breakfast Lions Club Raises Funds through Drumming For Kids

WIN-TER WRAP UP The season has approached its end, so recap on the games with your friends. Find out how the teams finished off the winter season. Please see page 14.

After months of inaction, the California legislature finally passed a new budget for the state last Thursday. The budget cuts $8.6 billion from spending on public education. Adeel Mohammadi Asst. Editorial Editor Lawmakers and educators alike are worrying about the poor condition of the states education budget, which is largely unable to meet education costs. School districts across the state were forced to make cuts and prepare for the worst before the budget was passed; now schools fear that the new budget will not make things better. The state deficit has resulted in California being unable to pay its bills, meaning that California servicessocial, administrative, and educationalare being put on hold. California is currently dealing with a projected $42 billion budget gap, forcing the state to take various emergency measuresincluding the issuing of IOUs instead of tax refunds to residents. But perhaps most alarming are the cuts which schools across the state will soon be seeing. To reduce the state deficit, the budget endorsed by Schwarzenegger will cut $8.6 billion from public schools. This will result in a spending freeze in many districts, translating into a reduction of supplies, increased conservation efforts, potential class size increases, and staff [Please see MONEY on page 3]

Apollo Night to be CAAP Hosts 17th Annual African Held this Friday American Cultural Faire
TALENT: Tickets will be sold at the door for $8 per person. The night will consist of about 20 acts as well as an opening slideshow presentation. A comedy act will follow. Desiree Wang Asst. Feature Editor Diamond Bar High Schools Black Student Union will host its annual Apollo Night in the school theater on Friday, February 27, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Apollo Night is an annual talent show that showcases both single and group acts. A percentage of Apollo Nights ticket sale profits will go toward the non-profit organization, Mosaic Peace, which focuses on providing relief for people in Darfur and Uganda. The theme, Mosaic Peace, was chosen by the officers after compiling a number of non-profit organizations to choose from. We chose the organization [,Mosaic Peace,] because we feel that whats going on in Darfur is a really important issue that has only been slightly addressed in this school. [This issue] needs to be broadcasted to the whole school, stated senior and BSU President, Uche Uweh, referring to the genocide in Darfur. Instead of a D-day, we hope to make it a D-year [through Apollo Night], commented sophomore and BSU Treasurer Ifeoma Kpaduwa, in regards to the D-day hosted by USB. In order to help promote BSUs cause of providing aid to people suffering in Darfur and Uganda, the theater will be decorated with posters covered in a mosaic style to describe the non-profit organization. An opening slide show presentation will precede the talent show and will inform the audience about Mosaic Peace and its cause. We want people to know where their money is going and how it will make a difference, stated junior and BSU Vice President Oluchi Okwandu. We want people to have a cultural experience and to know that BSU isnt just African Americans. Anyone can join and support us, said Uweh. Performances of all different cultures and styles will be showcased. Around 30 people tried out and about 20 acts were chosen by the BSU officers and advisors, Jill Santana and Mini Bhalla. The acts range from three to five minutes. A comedy act will introduce the talent show. We want people to be entertained and to learn about all different cultures through this night, but even more than that, we want people to leave informed about the [Please see SHOW on page 2] CULTURE: A variety of dances, from traditonal dancing to modern hip-hop, were performed. Attendees had the chance to eat traditional African American foods. Eric Lee Staff Writer The Council of African American Parents hosted the 17th annual African American Cultural Faire on Saturday, February 14, at Sycamore Canyon Park from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The CAAP is a nonprofit parent and communitydriven organization committed to providing educational opportunities to students through academics, volunteering, and cultural awareness through social activities. The organization provides support to all students living in Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Pomona, Walnut, and surrounding communities. The theme for this years event was Promoting Pride and Love through Exposure. The primary reasons for the fair were to celebrate Black History Month, to promote awareness of the African American culture, and to showcase the contributions of African Americans in the city of Diamond Bar and nearby communities. This year, CAAP paid a special tribute to the cultural

Little drummer girls...The Korean Traditional Drum and Dance Academy perform native dances and drum routines to raise funds for various programs and causes. James An BEAT: Four sections of seats Drumming for Kids event in Funds raised from this event Bar Youth MCA, DB4 Youth in and more than 250 tickets were Diamond Bar High Schools will go to the Blind Childrens Action, and Diamond Bar Fire sold. DBHS and Chaparral Leo theater on Sunday, February Learning Center, Lions Project Department Spark of Love Toy Club members, along with the 22, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for Canine Companions for Drive. Leo Clubs mascot greeted The Diamond Bar Trash Can Independence, Lions Camp President of the DBBLC, attendees. Band, Korean Traditional Drum at Teresita Pines for Disabled Roy K. Takemura, explained, and Dance Academy, Up From Children, Wilderness Camp for All our members are involved in Elizabeth Lee the Roots Drums and Dance Deaf Children, Teen Recognition this event, trying to raise money Staff Writer Troupe, and the drumming Program, Diamond Bar High by selling ads in our program The Diamond Bar Breakfast group Koshin Taiko performed School and Chaparral Middle booklet and by selling tickets. Lions Club held their sixth for the fundraising event. School Leo Club, Diamond Six drummers from the

DB Trash Can Band opened the concert with a song. The Korean Traditional Drum and Dance Academy from Rowland Heights performed two songs. The first piece involved 13 drums and six drummers. The second performance included a total of 12 performers, three of whom wore headpieces with long ribbons that were swung during part of the performance. The performers played with a sogo, a Korean hand drum, in one hand and a drumstick in the other. The following group that performed was Up From the Roots. The group of four performed a total of three songs, one of which involved the audience. Throughout the majority of the songs, one of the performers sang in both his native tongue and in English. I thought the [performance] was a lot of fun and a lot of people came out, said Samuel Roy from Up From the Roots. It was for the cause; for all the children. Koshin Taiko, a Japanese drumming organization from Venice, California, performed last. Seven performers used a total of nine drums, but each drummer played on only one at a time. DBHS Leo Club members volunteered at the event for community service hours. Members met at 2:00 p.m. and left after cleaning up and helping performers pack up their equipment. It felt like different parts of the world were being brought together into one location, commented [Please see PERFORM on page 3]

Rap it out... Jazz and R&B American Cultural Faire. contribution of Isaac Hayes, the pioneering rhythm-and-blues singer, producer, composer and actor who died on August 10, 2008. Admission cost $3 per person or $10 per family and proceeds will go toward scholarships. The fair included information booths, music, crafts, art exhibits, face painting, clothing booths, a business

group Houston performs for the attendees of the African Eunice Lee expo, book fair, food court, and composed of African drummers an award ceremony for essay who performed at last years contest winners. fair, Praise Dancers from the To start off the event, Chino Dancers Array N Christian Hills Christian School fifth- Evangelism, a poem recited grader Taylor Williams led the by Erin Harris, a hip-hop Pledge of Allegiance, and Erin performance by Dub-b Gabriel Harris, a seventh-grade student Angel, and a step demonstration at Suzanne Middle School, by Omega Psi Phi. presented original and classic Three singing performances [Please see FAIRE poetry. on page 3] The live entertainment was

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

On Target
WANNA BE ON TOP? Models such as Tyra Banks had to start somewhere and so do you. Do you think you have what it takes to strike a pose on stage and dazzle the judges? Flash those bright smiles and remember, confidence will help you reach the stars. Prom Fashion Show applications are due Friday, March 6. CHANGING THE HANDS OF TIME Your path in life is moving ahead and so is the time. Cherish the last few moments of those long mornings because the days will pass before you know it. Dont forget to change your clocks one hour forward because the sun will not wait for you. Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 8. FOR THE SLEEP DEPRIVED Are you sick of those sleepless nights of studying for tests and doing homework? Have you been dragging yourself to school, trying hard to wake up every morning? Luckily, you have another chance to sleep in a little more than usual, maybe catch up on some homework, or just hang out with your friends. Late start will be on Tuesday, March 10. SMARTIES ARE TESTING You have been studying your weekends away and your parents have been nagging you about which college you have to go to. You are expected to do well, knowing that this day can determine your futureat least right after high school. Its time for you to show off everything you know, but there is no need to pull out your hair with frustration. Remember to get many refreshing hours of sleep. The SAT will be on Saturday, March 14. LUCKY CHARMS If youre lucky, you might just find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. You dont have to be Irish to show your spectacular spirit for this green clover day. Make sure you wear green, not just because you are a senior, but because you will get pinched if you dont! St. Patricks Day is on Tuesday, March 17. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN PASS? Can All Hopeful Sophomores Excel in the Exam? Dont be afraid of the test cause there is no doubt that you will do your best. Sharpen your pencils and your thinking caps because you will need them for these few hours. Channel your inner brainpower so you will not fail to exceed your expectations. The California High School Exit Exam will be on Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18, for sophomores only.

Justo Lamas Performs Sixth Concert at DBHS Theater

SING: DBHS students Kyla McCarrel and Mike He prepared a song to sing with Lamas. Attendees also participated in a tongue-twister and singing contest on stage. Pamela Lewes Contributing Staff Writer Diamond Bar High Schools Spanish Club hosted its 6th Justo Lamas Concert on Friday, February 6, from 7 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. in the Diamond Bar High School Theater. Justo Lamas is a singer from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lamas has visited over 1,000 schools and is considered, by many, to be one of the most influential Latinos among North American youth. The Justo Lamas Concert is a fun, educational experience for our students. Students learn more about Hispanic culture through his songs, said Spanish Club Advisor Christine Buccola. They always [have] a great time when Justo [performs] concerts at DBHS, added Buccola. A multimedia presentation on a projector introduced Lamas. The songs Lamas sang included Technocumbia, Siempre Por Siempre, Tu Amor, Amor Real, and Baila Conmigo. Lamas interacted with attendees, inviting volunteers to sing and dance for the audience with him on stage. I liked dancing on stage and in my seat. He [was] a great dancer [and the concert was] very educational, stated senior Jamie Parke. Lamas held a tongue-twister and singing contest on stage. Members of the DBHS Dance

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Baila conmigo... Justo Lamas interacts with the attendees by inviting a group of students to join him on stage to sing and dance. Ashley Chen Team created a dance to publisher, Glencoe McGraw Hill, classes with the karaoke feature perform with him. Two students, came to DBHS to professionally on his website, stated Buccola. sophomore Kyla McCarrel and film the concert. Glencoe has Tickets sold for $12 each. This junior Mike He, sang a number sold DVDs of the concert all years concert sold out all 430 with Lamas that they prepared around the United States. tickets. for in advance. I felt that Most of the Spanish teachers In the future, I hope Justo was singing to me and offered their students extra even more students have the [I] experienced a connection. credit for attending because chance to go to one of Justos I liked [how] he allowed the of the cultural education the concerts, commented Buccola. audience to take part in the concert provides. Throughout He always gives a positive concert, commented freshman the concert, Lamas spoke message to kids. [Justo will Prisca Kim. Lamas included a almost entirely in Spanish. come back] if our students want multimedia presentation that DBHS Spanish Club him back, added Buccola. was projected on the screen planned the event. We [first Despite the rain, everybody while he performed. discovered] Justo through his came to the concert and had [a] Lamas first came to DBHS public website, www.justolamas. lot of enthusiasm because it in 1999 and has performed at com, and [communicated with was so interactive. [Everyone] the school six times; in 1999, him] through his website. [The was excited and left with fun 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, and website] included teachings memories of the concert, 2009. In 2004, the textbook to our students in all Spanish commented Buccola. Continued from page 1 SHOW: Tryouts were held on Monday, January 26 and ended on Friday, January 30 . cause and the issues in Darfur and will end on Friday, February cause by donating to it. Every and Uganda, stated Uweh. 27. Tickets will also be sold at time we bring the money to the The BSU officers will use the door for $8 per person. office, were extremely excited the crowds response to each The officers of BSU have and proud, stated Okwandu. of the acts to determine if the been planning this event since Each year, Apollo Night performer needs to be swept the beginning of the school gets better and better. We learn off the stage. We watch for year and have been holding from our mistakes and we make the crowds reaction. If theyre daily meetings since January. each Apollo Night special. If silent or booing and the act just It gets more and more stressful you come, youll see all there isnt up to par or isnt getting a as it gets closer to [February is to see. Its exciting and its a proper response, well have a 27]. The last week is the most surprise, stated Kpaduwa. clown come out on stage and stressful as were trying to get Everyone should come out literally sweep the performers all the details together like the and have a good time. People off with a broom, commented seating arrangements, the will have a cultural experience. Okwandu. order of the acts to make it flow, We hope that people will Tryouts were held on and the lighting and equipment. mostly take from Apollo Night Monday, January 26 and ended But at the end, its all worth it a willingness to donate to a on Friday, January 30 . Presale because it always turns out good cause. We hope to inform tickets are being sold for $7 to well, commented Uweh. people of the issues in Darfur non-BSU members, and $5 to Its a relief after the night and in Uganda and hopefully by BSU members. The presale is over but its a great feeling to that, we can make a difference, began on Monday, Febrary 23 have known that we helped the said Uweh.

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A man in Florida called 911 after a Burger King ran out of lemonade. After Jean Fortune received his order, he threatened to call 911 because he was not satisfied. The cashier jokingly encouraged him to do so and Fortune spent five minutes on the phone with an operator. Fortune was later arrested for abusing the 911 system and received a court notice soon after. A 63-year-old woman from South Korea failed the Korean Drivers Exam 771 times. The woman first attempted to get a license in order to ease her work as a door-todoor saleswoman. She has spent about $3,000 taking the exams, but is prepared to take the test again. Almost 100 animals were discovered in a small, twobedroom apartment in Buffalo, New York. The owners of the apartment have been charged with animal cruelty and the animals have been removed from the home. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is now attempting to find homes for all of the animals. A man was stopped at an airport in Sydney, Australia after exporting two pigeons from Dubai by hiding them in his pants. Two pigeon eggs were also discovered inside a vitamin bottle in his pocket. Because the man did not follow the proper procedure for bringing an animal in or out of the country, he faces a possible fine and a maximum of 10 years in prison. An 18-year-old has been arrested for using a local high schools account to buy over $37,000 worth of candy online from The Goodies Factory. A false order of candy was shipped to his home for the police to track him. The teen was arrested and held in prison for fraud. Robert Holding, a milkman from London, England, has pleaded guilty to providing an illegal drug, called Cannabis, to the elderly as a pain reliever. His customers communicated with him by leaving notes in front of their doors. He gained recognition through word-ofmouth, which is also how he was discovered by authorities. Holding claimed that watching his wife suffer from Alzheimers is what persuaded him to begin selling the drugs.

States of American Mathematics Olympiad. The top 12 students of the USAMO will take the Team Selection Test. The top six students of that test determine the United States International Diana Romero Olympiad Team. Contributing Staff Writer To be on the national team About 130 Diamond Bar is a reward in itself, mentioned High School students took Howard Alcosser, DBHS math the American Mathematics teacher and AMC coordinator, Competition test, 12 of which Im hoping that students qualified to move on to the can begin to appreciate the next level. The test was taken subject [of math] more from this in the gymnasium from 7:30 experience, that it is important to a.m. to 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, them. Continued from page 1 MONEY: Californias new budget, endorsed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, will cut $8.6 billion from public school spending. Schools across the state layoffs. difficult choices on spending. Constitution, the legislature With the recent approval As bureaucrats debate on the needs to provide for free will soon see cuts in arts, of a budget, Californians implementation of the budget, schools, but an increasingly music, and physical education. are concerned about the immediate measures have disturbing trend is being seen Enraged parents and teachers cuts to education funding. been suggestedincluding across the statestudents are argue that Sacramento needs Superintendent of Walnut the reduction of the school being forced to pay for certain to find a solution without Valley Unified School District year by five days, the closure supplies. Money for additional cutting education costs. Yet Dr. Cyndy Simms commented and consolidation of schools to materials, including lab supplies, the governor and legislators about the recently passed conserve transportation fees, supplementary literature, and maintain that education cuts budget cuts, saying, For the and further increases in class workbooks, are coming out of are necessary to balance the state budget. Schwarzenegger, remainder of the school year sizes. To pay immediate costs, students pockets. Additionally, cuts have during a press conference last we will see a reduction of $2.5 school districts across the state million [] and $12.3 million are digging into their reserves; been seen in state university month, promised, Im looking for next school year. Next year, WVUSD has enough reserves admission, while attendance forward to getting money for class sizes will go up, especially to make up for the budget cuts at state community colleges is education, which we will give to at elementary schools and for the remaining school year, expected to rise. An expected the schools and share with the we will see reductions in but the reserves will be largely $13 million freeze has been schools. Californians are left reduced by next school year. placed on Cal Grants to students wondering where that money programs. As per the California pursuing a university education. will come from. Schools are also facing Continued from page 1 FAIRE: The fair honored African American singer, producer, composer, and actor Issac Hayes, who died on August 10 of last year. were also given by Kay Hunie, Biancas Act, and Mariah Wilson. The performances were followed by a dance performed by sophomore Joseph Daniels and Diamond Bar High School graduate Julian Daniels. Commenting on his performance at the fair, Joseph Daniels stated, It felt really cool dancing in front of a bunch of people and doing what I love. The information booths displayed information about Cal Poly Pomona; the University of California, Los Angeles; the University of California, Riverside; the Walnut Valley Unified School District; and the American Cancer Societys Relay for Life. Other booths displayed or sold items such as collectible bobble heads of Barack Obama, John McCain, and Hillary Clinton. The essay contest winners and the City Proclamation Acknowledgements were presented. The first place winners of the elementary and junior high school divisions were awarded $50, second place winners received $35, and third place received $25. Fair attendee Jennifer Anderson commented, I thought it was worthwhile because people showed up and got to know more about what Diamond Bar has got to offer.

TEST: Students were tested on more than just the knowledge that they have in math. Those that scored at least 100 points will proceed to take the American Invitational Math Exams.

Selected Students Participate in American Mathematics Competition

February 10. Winners included sophomores Orson Ou, Brandon Sim, and Daniel Zhou; juniors Jessica Chen, David Choi, Kevin Lee, Cathy Liu, Hyungki Park, and Sherry Zhang; and seniors Eugene Chao, Stephanie Su, and Stanley Wang. I feel really accomplished. Ive been trying to pass since freshman year and its about time. It was sort of my goal this year, so Im really happy I passed, said Chen. Students that score at least 100 out of 150 points on the AMC or place in the top five percent will be able to continue to the American Invitational Math Exams. Schools all over the world take the AMC. When a student passes the requirement of scoring at least 100 or placing in the top five percent, they are invited to participate in the AIME, during which they compete against other schools from the United States and Canada. The top 500 participants of the AIME are offered the chance to participate in the United

Continued from page 1 PERFORM: The concert featured multicultural performances. Immediate Past President of the DBHS Leo Club Anantha Singarajah. It was kind of cool to see how each culture had a different perspective. Adult tickets were $10 each and child tickets were $8 each. Immediate Past President and current Secretary of DBBLC Wanda Tanaka stated, We got really good comments regarding the concert. Everybodys waiting for the next one. Everybody liked the different nationality of the groups playing. Some people have never seen Korean or Japanese drummers. It was good that [the concert] was mixed, she said. We feel good to have the support of the community.

Popo power.. Police ofcers and trainees are recognized at the Air Quality Management District for their efforts during the Triangle Complex Fire. Tiffany Huey

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Out of the Box
If a popstar gets beaten on the street and no one hears it, does it still make the tabloids? Yufeng Luo

Obama should win an Oscar for acting his way into the presidency. Adeel Mohammadi
Palins daughter: I should have waited. Shes finally catching on, I think. Jane Park

Eye of the Editors

Plasma screen televisions are quickly replacing standard televisions across the nation; the popularity of the VCR has decreased rapidly since the advent of the DVD player, and none of these advancements have required the prodding and the enforcement of a federal mandate. The 2005 Congressional decree for a national conversion from analog television to digital is unwarranted and serves no purpose. Congress decided to ban public analog broadcasts in 2005 and auction off the frequencies to private communication companies, leaving certain analog frequencies for the use of emergency services only. Yet considering that a main argument for the mandatory switch is that digital provides speed and clarity, reserving the lower quality analog service for public safety seems to be an illconceived attempt by Congress to justify their decree. With Congress stepping in to make this change, one would think that most Americans are prepared to step into the digital future. But while only 11% of national households still use analog television, 11% translates into 13.5 million households who have to deal with the added nancial burden. There are four ways to switch to digital television: subscribing to cable service, installing a satellite dish, purchasing a digital television, or obtaining a digital converter box; all of these options are costly, ranging anywhere from $50 to over $200. In these economically unstable times, the federal government is asking too much of these paltry 13.5 million families. Some funds have been allocated to relieve the nancial strain, but the $1.5 billion worth of converter box coupons have fallen short of their purpose. Congress has promised another $700 million for voucher distribution, but with the coming Stimulus Package and an increasing national budget decit, the digital conversion program may hurt more than it will help. Technological progress can be madeand has been madewithout the government dragging the process along. The American addiction to convenience dictates that if a luxury is affordable, people will gravitate toward it very willingly. The government should do more to advertise the benets of digital television and the faults of analog broadcasting rather than force its decision on the masses.

Presidents Day weekend heightens my fondness for tax credit commercials and sleeping pill ads. Your dreams miss you. Sharon Lin Party in the Hudson! Were bringing down the house! Gina Hong
The Editorial Board invites The Bulls Eye readers to submit original commentary based on current events. All submitted work should be in accordance with the Editorial Policy in the staff box. Selected entries will be published in a subsequent issue of The Bulls Eye.

United States Holdem

Katie Lee Editorial Cartoonist Newly seated Attorney General, Eric Holder brings fresh enthusiasm to an American Justice Department deated by scandal and corruption. Holder has a reputation for political transparency and judicial impartiality, in contrast to former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, who resigned under corruption charges in 2007 and was responsible for leading his department beyond the limits of constitutionality. Holder will bring much-needed credibility and accountability to the Justice Department and restore the faith in the ofce. Holder has assured the people that he is capable of being effective in his position. A Columbia Law School graduate and a former federal prosecutor, Holder has served in the Public Integrity Section of the Justice Departments Criminal division. He has earned the reputation of being an aggressive deputy with unique qualications that render him capable of making the necessary changes. He will repair the damage that Gonzales has caused to the integrity of the Justice Department. The recent exploits of the Justice Department and the subsequent deterioration of condence in this federal branch demand the presence of a reputable leader. Under Bush, Gonzales and his successor Michael Mukasey respectively perpetrated the crossing of Constitutional barriers. Holder, on the other hand, has consistently proven himself to be a devoted upholder of Constitutional law by honestly regulating all of the Departments litigating and administrative components in both civil and criminal matters. Unlike the dishonorably removed Gonzales, Holder has proved himself to be a dedicated civil servant. During Gonzales term, controversies arose around the proliferation of unwarranted wiretapping of conversations between Americans and suspected terrorists. The Patriot Act gave intelligence agencies the power to investigate the telephone, e-mail, and nancial records of any American resident, with or without cause. Bushs approval of the measure and Gonzales unwavering support for suspending civil rights were acts of blatant disregard for the Constitution. In another instance of illicit behavior, Gonzales replaced liberal U.S. District Attorneys with employees loyal to the Bush administration and the Republican Party. Gonzales would have purged even more, but public outcry discouraged this spineless crony from furthering his agenda. These dismissals of U.S. Attorneys were without any cause other than preference and bias. These shady dealings further exemplify just how much a beacon of light is needed to purify the Justice Department. Holder parallels Obama in his desire for progress and his dedication to government responsibility. In contrast to Gonzales, Holder comes with promises to repair the tainted reputation left by the Bush Justice Department The change from Gonzales questionable policies to Holders more benevolent ones is welcome. Holders service in the Public Integrity Section provided him with the experience and drive to oversee and pursue justice for allegations of misconduct of government ofcials and judges. Hence, Holder comes with a bonus of being able to clean up Gonzales mess while performing the daily rigors as the U.S. Attorney General and modeling the adherence to his principles. Moreover, this essential change is a prelude of what will come in Obamas new era of federal accountability. By appointing Holder as the new Attorney General, Obama made the right choice, and Holder is sure to reinforce order after the chaos left by Gonzales.

Breaking the Ice

Sharon Lin Asst. Editorial Editor After the collapse of three major banks in Iceland, its citizens became anxious for change and began searching for stability. They sought a change similar to the type that Americans were so desperately seeking just a few months back. America found Barack Obama, and on February 1, Iceland found Johanna Sigurdardottir. She was elected prime minister of Iceland, making her the rst openly gay head of state in the world and the rst female prime minister of Iceland. But without the failing economy of their nat i o n s , neither Obama nor Sigurdardottir stood a chance at winning such powerful public ofces. F o r months now, thous a n d s of Icelanders have protested against the Icelandic government with pots and kitchen utensils in what some call the Saucepan Revolution. Angry and confused, Icelanders became aware of the desperate need to assemble a new government that could bring about much needed change. Seeing the failure and eventual resignation of the entire government body, Icelanders realized that neither gender nor sexual orientation are as vital in a leader as being equipped to pull the nation out of disaster. Had it not been for the dire need to x the government and the economy, voters would have fallen back upon their biases and their reluctance for change and they would not have elected Sigurdardottir. But as the economy sank even lower, Sigurdardottirs popularity heightened to new levels. Her reputation as the only politician who truly cared about the average Icelander and her genuine desire to turn things around have won her the unprejudiced support of the entire nation. America had faced a similar situation a year ago when John McCain was a popular choice for president up until he revealed his passivity and ignorance toward the economic meltdown. Many Americans respected his conservative values, but with stocks plummeting and major banks closing down under the Republicans, it did not take long for Americans to shift their support to Obama. Many believed that Obamas liberal policies would benet the economy more than McCains conservative views would. His diverse background won him the support of the liberals, but the economic d o w n f a l l won him the support of the conservatives. Had it not been for the sudden economic collapse, many Americans would have continued to elect a traditional candidate such as McCain. However, having a fresh face and fresh ideas in the White House became extraordinarily appealing towards the end of the campaign, and a majority of Americans united behind Obama. The recent economic troubles threw open doors for both Obama and Sigurdardottir who are now symbols of hope in this period of economic unrest. These drastic changes in voting trends are directly tied to the fact that citizens are beginning to understand that business is not personal. They have realized that a good politician is one who has skill and experience. As a result of the economic downfall, citizens worldwide are now disregarding any personal interference and electing the most able and trustworthy candidates based on their professional experiences.

Recent economic troubles threw open doors for both Obama and Sigurdardottir w h o a re n o w symbols of hope.

Blazing Trails of Satire

Cheaper By the Octal

Adeel Mohammadi Asst. Editorial Editor The recent birth of octuplets to a Southern Californian single mother has brought out criticism from scores of unpatriotic conservatives who are outraged at what they call the negligence of an obsessive woman who now has fourteen children to raise. Yet these conservatives do not realize the many benets of a high birthrate, and they ought to be tried for treason and promoting anti-American sentiment by advocating a limited population. A nations power is based on its fertility. Countries like China, with its one child per couple policy, are bound to see horrendous drops in their national prestige; the label Made in China has already become synonymous with shoddy products made in a baby-hating, child-poisoning country. Nations with growing populations are guaranteed a large work force and a built-in consumer marketnecessary elements for national economic prosperity. Our current economic mishap can be solved if more women have octuplets in the spirit of Republican motherhood. Anyone who threatens our prolic population by advocating smaller families will still be free, but parents will need to enroll a minimum of three students at a school at any given time. Baby booming might cause overcrowding, but when the United States annexes Iraq and Afghanistan, we will have additional territory to spread to. Countries like India and Mexico, who are proud of their increasing populations, are currently putting Americans to shame America needs to enter the birth race. The synchronized wailing of millions of American babies will keep the public awake at night, but we will be patriotic insomniacs. Furthermore, the diaper industries will experience unseen prosperity, creating enough jobs to solve the current unemployment crisis. Those who consider themselves too young to have children need not despairmothers from the cult of domesticity will need volunteers to change diapers and sing patriotic lullabies. Immigrants will be able to prove their allegiance to this country by giving birth to dozens of children. No one will question the status of an alien who has produced ne American children to feed the American economy. Requirements for naturalization should entail a contribution of at least ve children to our population. Large numbers of Americans will then be available to join the military and defend our country from foreign terrorists who hope to inhibit our countrys human vitality. The key to long-term stability and wealth is a constantly increasing population. Mothers should be encouraged to give birth to as many Americans as possible, to preserve the economic strength of our great nation. Every American is willing to make sacrices of money and sanity to see American babies. God bless you, Nadya Suleman, and every other octo-mom out there.

should be labeled as al-Qaeda. Now, an obvious problem ariseshow will parents pay for these bundles of joy? Government subsidies will solve that problem: every newborn will treat the welfare system like a pacier. Education

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Facets of Faith and Family Pro: NFL Football Stadium
There are over 4,200 different religions in the world today. This diversity causes conicts between nations, peoples, and even family members. In America, the freedom of speech and thought have given young people the tools to make their own decisions regarding religion, decisions that often conict with the beliefs of parents and siblings. It has become more common for the parents in a household to be conservative while their children, especially teenagers, become more liberal. In other cases, the children have embraced a faith while the parents stand back and wonder what they have done wrong. There is a saying that one cannot stand imperfection in those they love, and this pertains to religion. Even in a nation built upon religious tolerance and acceptance, religious differences can cause strife and bitterness within a family. There is quite a number of devout teenagers and equally irreligious parents, despite the stereotypical assumption that teenagers are wild and rebellious. At Diamond Bar High School, many students have come across these issues with their own families. While there has always existed a generational gap between parent and child, it is interesting to see how different people are, even though they are so close. Here are a few examples of religious variations within a household and the effects they have on the family: My dad and I are atheists and my mom believes in Buddhism. She tries to spread her teachings to me but I kind of just fall back from it, because its not really for me, its for her. [Sometimes], she tries to put it in everyday life. When she talks too much about it, my dad gets kind of mad at her because he doesnt really believe in it and thinks its all useless. She got better; she kind of withdrew from [telling us about] it, because she can see how it affects us. Freshman Amy Tan Im a Christian and I go to church every Sunday, but my parents are somewhat Christians [that] dont go to church. They believe in God, but they dont do anything to improve [their faith]. I tell them to go, but they just dont go to church. Ive even given churches to them to go [to]. It doesnt cause any ghts or anything, but just disagreements. Sophomore Avy Zheng Both of my parents grew up in nonreligious households and decided to become Catholic to get married in a church [...] I went to Saturday Catholic School until I was seven and basically believed blindly [...] I dont think I truly started to question things until I was maybe 11 or 12. It didnt really start making sense to me, in my opinion, so I would start asking my parents questions [...] My dad said that [I] was born catholic, and [I] didnt have a choice. [Conicts] usually happen during dinner [...] Im not atheist, agnostic, or anything. Senior Sharon Galvan Andrew John Asst. Sports Editor Voters in the City of Industry recently approved a bond measure that would provide $150 million for improvements to city infrastructure to make way for a proposed football stadium. The stadium is expected to bring a National Football League team to the Los Angeles area. The arrival of the 600-acre football stadium and the presence of the resulting NFL team in Los Angeles would only be to the surrounding areas advantage. Not only would Los Angeles nally have a recognized sports franchise for football, the area around the stadium could benet immensely from increased business sales, job availability, and better street conditions. Of course, there is no denying that the surrounding area will have to adjust. The arrival of a football stadium means the arrival of more people and an increase in trafc. Luckily, that is where the state government steps in. The infrastructure bond measure that City of Industry residents approved includes selling bonds to build streets and adding different types of utility connections, such as sewers. These new roads and improvements will only make the lives of the residents around the stadium easier. Next comes the issue of disturbance. Residents in the city of Walnut worry about this the most since they will be relatively close to the stadium. In fact, Walnut residents are still protesting against the stadium and the noise and light pollution that would be produced. Again, that is where the government, along with the NFL Board of Directors, intervenes. If an NFL team were to use that stadium as their home eld, the Walnut residents would see games being played in that stadium around nine times at most out of the entire year, including eight home games in the regular season and a possible postseason game. For all the people unfamiliar with football, the games take only a few hours on a Sunday. The minor inconvenience caused by the stadium will be outweighed by the city improvements and additional revenue for city businesses. The games will be a small nuisance that will result in an overall gain for the area. The city of Anaheim has the Angel Stadium of the Anaheim Angels and the Honda Center of the Anaheim Ducks. Even with two major stadiums, the city is doing just ne. The city has one of the lowest crime rates in the country, and the average daily trafc volume in most parts of the city is around 30,000 vehicles, which is comparable with some of the local freeways in the Walnut area. If Anaheim can manage well with two stadiums, then surely the Walnut area can adjust with just one. People need to get past anxieties about the stadium and see all the benets it has in store. To get to the stadium, people will have to pass by neighboring Walnut and Diamond Bar, where businesses will prosper from the increase in customers. For example, since stadium food can get a bit expensive, spectators could go to nearby food eateries, before or after, which would mean an increase in business. In addition to the areas already existing jobs, many more job opportunities would be made available by the stadium. The government addressed the concerns of the people, and the improved business revenue is a bonus that comes with the stadium. Improved street conditions will help the residents, and a rise in business is sure to come. There is no extreme downside to the stadium, and with all the positives outweighing the small hassles of the stadium, there should be nothing standing in the way of the stadiums construction. All there is to do now is to wait for the actual stadium to be built.

Con: NFL Football Stadium

Desiree Wang Asst. Feature Editor Los Angeles County is currently considering the possibility of constructing a National Football League stadium on the border of the cities Walnut and Diamond Bar. The idea of such large-scale construction should not be entertainedan NFL stadium will propel its surrounding cities into a downward spiral of increasing crime rates, traffic congestion, commercialization, and industrialization. The grand scale commercial center will inevitably take a negative toll on the family-based, suburban city of Diamond Bar; it must not be built. The approximately $800 million stadium, which is to be located just south of Valley Boulevard with main accesses from the 57 and 60 freeways and Grand Avenue, will be technically located in the city of Walnut and not Diamond Bar. Despite the rhetoric of advocates of the stadium, Diamond Bar will reap no tax benets if it is built. Diamond Bar will instead reap the rewards of becoming an industrialized, high trafc area, with congested streets and increased noise pollution. Both Diamond Bar and Walnut are considered bedroom communitiessuburban communities consisting mainly of commuters. Such a cumbersome stadium of over three million square feet will undoubtedly lead to an increase of the amount of trafc, making the commute difcult. Public disturbances such as vandalism and other illegal activity will soon be ubiquitous. It is no wonder the only cities supporting the possible construction of the Walnut NFL stadium are beyond a twenty minute radius from the stadium itselffar enough from the three million square feet of chaos to avoid being disrupted by the large scale stadium which would include four practice elds, a number of restaurants and stores, and an NFL training facility. In contrast to Diamond Bar and Walnut residents, the residents of the supporting cities will neither hear nor see the stadium unless they visit for their own pleasure. As avid sports fans and eager shoppers ock to the arena and shopping centers, they will pack Grand Avenue, worsening the already problematic trafc issues of Diamond Bar. In addition to the thunderous cacophony of sound which will be heard around the packed stadium during a game, residents of Diamond Bar and Walnut need only imagine what will occur in the city after intoxicated, furious fans of the losing team attempt to leave the crammed stadium. Billionaire land developer Ed Roski Jr., head of Majestic Realty, is the mastermind behind this horrendous proposal. Roski, who developed the Staples Center in Los Angeles, hopes to create the same successful impact on the surrounding cities of Diamond Bar and Walnut just as he has on Los Angeles. However, Majestic Realty will actually utterly destroy the peaceful suburban lifestyle of both Diamond Bar and Walnut, drastically transforming the two bedroom communities into industrialized cities with increasing crime rates. Statistics have shown that after the construction of the Staples Center, crimes rates and robberies increased dramatically in LA as a result of a largely commercialized sports center. Diamond Bar s essence of tranquility and peace will be entirely destroyed with the construction of a large scale entertainment center and stadium. Not only will the quality of life worsen, but the affect on schools and children will likewise be negative. Criminal activity will also indubitably increase with the establishment of an NFL stadium, marking the beginning of our citys rapid and imminent decline. If Diamond Bar residents wish to maintain a high standard of living and quality of life, they must not allow the construction of the stadium.

Dealing With It
Christine Song Contributing Staff Writer President Barack Obama recently succeeded in pushing his $787 billion stimulus package through Congress, a measure expected to ease Americas increasingly dismal economic outlook. The economy is in such a dire situation that many have compared the situation with the Great Depression of the 1930s, casting Barack Obama in the role of then president Franklin Delano Roosevelt. However, the causes of todays crisis and their solutions are radically different from those of seventysix years ago. The comparison between Obama and Roosevelt is unwarranted, and his economic plans will need to extend further than those of Roosevelt in order to bring about lasting, positive effects. Roosevelt designed a plan that pulled the nation out of crisis but failed to safeguard our economy from future failures. His New Deal was not designed to offer long-term solutions and only stabalized the economy. Roosevelts homeownership plan Fannie Mae and his social security programs have since backfired on the nation. The economic landscape of the nation has changed as well, with the decreasing clout of big business and agriculture, both of which were major factors in the success of Roosevelts New Deal. Also, World War II and the war-industry complex were a major component to the success of Roosevelts economic recovery program. Obama cannot rely upon any of these conditions and must rather overhaul the American economy green jobs with new services that promote energy efciency and environmentally friendly technological improvement. Obama is aspiring to make public buildings more eco-friendly by replacing old and expensive heating systems and light bulbs go beyond Roosevelts stopgap programs, most of which were dismantled once the crisis was averted. Not only does Obama plan to connect our schools, libraries, and hospitals together, but he also plans to connect the nation by updating all our roads and bridges, a measure that will facilitate transportation for businesses. This will also create millions of new jobs, making up for the millions that have been lost thus far in the economic crisis. Many economists have since argued that Roosevelts policies elongated the term of the Great Depression by seven years, saying that Roosevelt did not cure the ailing nation: he only assuaged the pain. Now it is Obamas responsibility to cure the nation of its sickness. Obamas plan must not include the mistakes that Roosevelt overlooked; his plan must exceed those of FDR because todays problems exceed those of the 1930s. The new New Deal that Obama has introduced must stretch further than its namesake. It pumps more money into the economy and has the potential to make lasting alterations to an American economy that has been slowing down for several years now. The plan that Obama has introduced to our nation has no place for failure and must succeed.

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$3.8 billion in grants and loans to help communities fund drinking water treatment

$27.5 billion for highway construction $14.8 billion lowers income tax threshold for $19 billion for health information technology

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eligibility to earn tax credits per child. to prevent medical mistakes $200 million to support undergraduate and graduate students who work

$650 million for 21st century classrooms, including computer and science labs and teacher technology training.
from within. Obamas plan must be implemented in a fashion that is permanent and more farreaching than Roosevelts. Obama has come up with a modernized plan that will not only jump start the economy, but also build for the future. Obamas plan consists of 3 key initiatives: education, energy, and health care. The stimulus plan will increase employment in the long-term by creating with new, energy efcient ones. This initiative not only creates more jobs today, but also ushers in an age of efficiency and progress. Our 44th president will also modernize our health care system by connecting hospitals through the Internet and having modern tools at every hospital to help save lives and money. These plans look toward the long-term advancement of the nation and

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Are You Smarter Than A DBHS STUDENT?

Elizabeth Lee Contributing Staff Writer You may know all about the Big Bang Theory and the Industrial Revolution, but how well do you know common knowledge? When youre studying your AP text books for tomorrows test, you never pause to think about the basic things. When you hear someone say that they dont support womens suffrage because they think it means women suffering, you laugh with everyone else. You laugh even though you most likely would have answered the same way. After forming a list of 13 common knowledge questions, I went around school for a few days and put some students to the test. Though I expected the responses to be mildly funny, I didnt expect many of the answers to be clueless and completely unrelated to the question. It surprised me that my peers answered some of the questions with such uneducated responses. Unfortunately, I also responded to some of the questions the same way. Out of the 13 questions that I compiled, I could only answer ve of them without using Google. Here are some of the responses that I got. Genesis Keller Asst. News Editor Im going to start this column by saying that Im not going to be clich, but Im being clich just by saying that Im not going to be clich. But what isnt clich really? Now with the remaining 509 words I will probably talk about basically anything and nothing, but Im not an advice column, so I wont be telling you to avoid the hallway near the student store or to study really hard or to cheer at rallies. . During these past four years, I realized that what makes up an amazing high school experience is the people you surround yourself with. I love my friends because a great night for us is a trip to Disneyland (I love you annual pass!) or playing Singstar for several hours. I love my family because they are all insane and completely amazing at the same time. This is why I have no other choice, but to dedicate these 550 words (or whats left of it) to them. My family supported me when my dream was to be Jasmine from Aladdin and they bought me presents when I realized that I would never have long, black hair or a pet tiger named Rajah. In all seriousness though, I have given them their share of headaches, so I think you should stop reading this column for ve seconds and give them a round of applause. To my mommy-- thanks for making me vegetarian food everyday when I know you really want a steak. And here it is, so you can frame it and whatnot: I APPRECIATE YOU! To Cindy Yumi Higashida: I know we go to different schools (such a Mustang!), yet you have been one of my best friends for the past 12 years. Well still be friends in 90 years. I know! Tiffany. I appreciate you soo much because you babysit me and you are my mommy. Lets eat breakfast for dinner and go on adventures please! Phoebee. I love how you can tell me your unfunny jokes, but ill still laugh at how excited you get. Lets get lost in random cities again! Phanysis will be best friends forever! I love you guys! Albuuuurt! You have made my job as a best friend so much easier. Thanks for making Tiffany one of the happiest people in this world and I appreciate you for setting the standard for boys around the globe. Nousnous! Lets watch Lola and eat chickenless nuggets! Kelly MiyukiMy lil freshman mini me! Pinkberry! Journalism girlies! Love our bonding times and I cant wait to play with you guys some more! Stephanie Hsu! I love our trips to Ikea and great talks! Joe Yi. What more can I say? Ardy! Im not a duck killer!! You know I love animals. Im so lucky to have met you. When I walked into that room four years ago I never thought we would be buddies! Although you are mean to me at times, I know that I put a smile on your face! So basically, these are the people that have starred in the rst installation of my movie titled Gens High School Experience: The 3D Adventure. Stay tuned for its sequel.

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1. Q: Who was the 16th president?

A:Haha, politics. Um.. (Someone Else: Oh, isnt that Abraham Lincoln?) No way!

6. Q: Who won world war one?

A: The Allies

7. Q: Whats an onomato-

A: He was a scientist and he was famous for that e=mc2 thing. A: Hesa man in European history that helped with um shoot. UGH. I used to KNOW HIM. Didnt he write something too?

poeia? A: Its like the thing where the letters are repeated. NO NO. Its like when you make noises. And when we use words to make noise. ity? A: Thomas Edison

8. Q: Who discovered electric9. Q: Who is Isaac Newton and

what is he famous for? A: He was a philosopher. I think he was famous for some book he wrote.

4. Q: Do you support womens suf-

frage? A: I support? Becauseits painful? 5. Q: How many chromosomes does a normal human cell have? A: 32 or 184

10. Q: What famous article starts

with We the People? A: The Preamble

* The results of this quiz are a compilation of answers given by various students on campus.

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Eliza Pan Feature Editor Many people talk about changing the world (or at least I hope so), but thats all it istalk. Were all hypocrites because all we do is stand around and complain, complain, complain. But among us masses of donkeys, there are those who stand up and actually do something. The Yes Men are the revolutionaries of our timemodern day Susan B. Anthonys and Rosa Parks. Yes, the Yes Men sound like a juvenile fan club of that Jim Carrey movie, but this unique activist group does more for this world than many of us ever will. Once, they caused a company to lose $2 billion in 20 minutes! Dow Chemical, a major company, caused the worlds worst industrial disaster, releasing toxic gas in Bhopal, India that killed thousands and left thousands more requiring medical care. However, Dow Chemical never took responsibility for the catastrophe and what is now known as the Bhopal Disaster was never brought into the proper light. To educate people about the disaster and to spur Dow Chemical to take responsibility, Andy Bichlbaum, co-founder of the Yes Men, appeared on BBC World in 2004 under an alias to announce that Dow Chemical would take responsibility for the disaster by providing $12 billion in funds to compensate victims and clean up the site. Within 20 minutes, Dow Chemical stock plunged, causing the company to lose $2 billion. The real Dow Chemical printed a retraction, stating rmly that they would not clean up the site nor would they give Bhopal residents any sort of compensation. News spread. The retraction became the top story on Google

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: I really admire anorexic people. Girl: I like to sit at the deaf people section at church. Their language is so beautiful. Girl: Why dont we just invest in stocks that always go up? Boy: Thats why I should be a politician, because Im good at lying through my teeth. Boy 1: Dude, I pulled my groin. Boy 2: How did you do that? Boy 1: Well, I was tying my shoelace before my hockey game. Boy 2: Wow, at least say you were in a shark attack or something... Boy 1: How do you make popcorn? Boy 2: Uh...you pop corn. Boy 1: Oh, this is corn?! Boy: Dude, (cough) I smoke too much. I have to stop. Girl: You know you wont. Boy: Yeah. Girl: Dude, I was at __s house and his maid wasnt there. So __s parents made us do the dishes because they didnt know how! Girl: What are casualties? GLC: (shouting) HEY! GROW UP, WILL YA? Student: (whispering during AP biology respiratory test) Wait, humans have two lungs right? Boy: Why do you always copy homework? Girl: Why do you always catch me when Im copying homework and not when other people are copying mine? Girl 1: This morning a cat pooped all over my lawn! Girl 2: Cats poop?! Teacher: You guys are by far the most ignorant and unsophisticated group of individuals Ive seen. Girl: How do I make the color green? Is it red and yellow? Boy: No, its blue and yellow. Girl: Oh, okay. (pause) What about purple? Girl: So how did you guys meet? Hows your relationship? Boy: You know that song, Im in Love With a Stripper? Yeah, that pretty much sums up our relationship. Boy: Did you know that you only have to be 16-years-old in Mexico to drive? Teacher: What are two words that make up motel? Student: Hotel and...mofo? Girl 1: Oh my gosh, whyd you get that haircut? Girl 2: ... Girl 1: It looks hideous. Girl 2: ... Girl 1: Plus youre fat. God youre stupid. You dont get short hair if youre fat. Girl 2: ...mmm. Girl: When you own land, do you own a piece of the core?

news. Dow Chemical gained a reputation of irresponsibility and cruelty. Mission accomplished. Still not impressed? In 2007, the Yes Men disguised themselves and argued at Canadas largest oil conference that because of our deteriorating resources, the only way to create energy is todrumroll pleaseconvert people into oil. Yes, thats right. We should take dead people and convert them into oil for our energy needs. But the most outrageous part is this: Nobody at the conference stood up to say anything until a video played about a ctional janitor named Reggie who was converted into candles after he died. Do you not see the genius of the Yes Men? They satirize business executives and corporations that only care about money by exposing the outrageousness of it all and how ridiculous it is that the corporations actions are accepted. All right, if you are still not impressed, take a look at what I consider to be one of their most ingenious hijinks. This past November, the Yes Men, with the Anti-Advertising Agency (a group battling the insane number of ads today), published a special edition of the New York Times, with headlines such as Iraq War Ends, United Nations Unanimously Passes Weapon Ban, All Public Universities to be Free, and one of my personal favorites, Congress Returns Civics to High School Curriculum. It is too awesome for words. You have to see it to understand its beautiful magnicence. The purpose of the pseudo-newspaper? Come on, you can gure it out. So in conclusion: The Yes Men are awesome. We are not. But we can be. Be inspired by the Yes Men. Care, and then, most importantly, do.

Phoebe Hua Sports Editor Being grown up isnt half as fun as growing up. These are the best days of our lives. The Ataris. High school has been a rollercoaster. Its had its stressful momentsthough not too many. Its had boy dramabut no boy is worth any tears. Its had friend drama- but those always bring you closer together. Mostly, the ride has been uphill. Everyone rants in their senior columns about how they hated high school, but actually, Ive LOVED high school. I hear seniors talking about how excited they are to nally leave. But I feel the opposite. I think we should treasure our youth and our time growing up. Whats the hurry anyway? More responsibilities? Making tough decisions? No thanks, I wish I was 5 againwhen everything was so easy, when my new best friend was whoever sat next to me in class that day, when I fell and Winnie the Pooh band aids made everything better. We have the rest of our lives ahead of us, we should just sit back and enjoy whats left of our childhood. Maybe I feel this way because my favorite stuffed animal is Meeko, my raccoon who wears a Peter Pan hat. But here are tips Ive picked up in the past four years: 1.) STOP STRESSING! Just relax. In the end, we will all end up where were supposed to be so its not worth all the wrinkles. 2.) Dont listen to gossip. Half of what you hear is not true. Drama free is the way to be! *drug free is too. 3.) Do random acts of kindness. Volunteer. Volunteer but dont volunteer for the hours or chord you get to wear at graduation volunteer because it makes you feel good. Volunteer with good intentions. It is fun and denitely worth it, I promise. 4.) Surround yourself only with people who will make you better. Million thanks to my WONDERFUL friends: Tiff and Gen! I would rather have two best friends than ten acquaintances. Really. A billion remember whens makes a bajillion more reasons for us to stay BFF! Ed Chang, you inspire me and make me want to be better! Thanks for all the meaningful conversations. Sully/Randall Haha I hate you. Stop thinking like me! Bfftm. Maybe! Hi =D, stop being so _ _ _ _! DeVore: DLAND in ur Barbie car! Lardo, I miss you. J2 seniors, more bonding days please! Jshin- I want to make myself a tuna sh sandwich and sleep in it! ARDY. You have been the BEST mentor, teacher, and friend anyone could possibly ask for. You always listen to us, let us rant, and then make us feel better. THANK YOU for watching out for us! And most importantly: My family. SMGCso glad we are bloodwe have a lifetime ahead of us and nobody can break our bond. Special thanks to the rest of my ginormous 100 + relatives because they make everything fun! 5.)SMILE. SMILE. SMILE. A simple smile has the power to make anyones day, so try it out! Heres a start: What do you call a sheep with no legs? *A CLOUD! (Hey Mustard, I havent forgotten you).

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Be Your Own Spy

Tiffanie Cheng Contributing Staff Writer Horrible at telling if someone is lying to you? So am I. But little do we know, being able to decipher the difference between a truth and a lie is all in the face. In a world full of deception and crooked business, we often place an extreme amount of trust in people that probably lie to us all the time. Being able to tell if someone is lying to you is easy if you just read facial expressions and listen to tone of voice. Use the following tips to see through a casual, white lie or even a cheating boyfriend. Careful though, with some added practice, you just might become an expert liar. Peculiar expressions or awkward movements often follow a huge lie, and the timing of the expressions is often a little off. For example, if you hear the words I love you and you see a confused expression, it might be hard to put credibility to the statement. Check for the complete use of the facial muscles for a real smile; the trick is usually in the eyes! Eyes are thought to express 99% of the emotion youre feeling so if you doubt the sincerity of a statement, study the eyes for a icker of deception. A polite (but fake) smile utilizes the barest essentials of your muscles: the curve of the mouth. However, if the eyes form a crows feet, a slight squint of the eyes, and a majority of the cheek and jaw muscles are involved, then youve got a genuine smile; youre in business! Liars, at least bad ones, tend to put objects in between them and the subject they are lying to, ranging from a newspaper to a cup of coffee, and they tend to focus their attention on the object rather than you. Liars also sometimes mumble incoherently when confronted with an accusation. Some liars choose to repeat entire questions and emphasize the negative part, or simply avoid the question by not completely answering it. They also frequently stretch out their responses. For example, they would say, No, I did not take your money instead of a plain No. But be careful! Dont let your personal bias fool you into misreading a lie; sometimes you just hear what you want to hear. Warning! Not all tips are 100% accurate. Being a good lie detector has its perks. Wouldnt you like to be able to distinguish a lie through body language? Perhaps this will add to your sense of self-assurance. If you play your cards right youll be able to accurately distinguish a lie from the truth. Practice observing people and polygraphs will no longer be neccessary. Soon you just might be able to interpret things on your own.

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normally as possible, and has dedicated himself to community service. He has participated in many community service activities planned by the Leo Club and helped decorate this years Kaiser Rose Parade Float. Wu had the opportunity to sit on the oat during the Rose Parade TournaTiffany Huey News Editor Ardy, I wont start my senior column by saying that I have no idea what to write about because I know exactly what I want to say. Here are a few of the dos and do nots of high school. Do not go on a diet. Diets are a waste of time and whatever you lose will come right back. Do go out and eat all types of food. Food is good. Do not overanalyze situations. Youre probably just stressing over nothing, which I often made the mistake of doing. Situations usually arent even half as bad as you think they are. Do not fall asleep with your best friends around. You never know when they will take pictures or when they will be listening to the secret sounds you make in your sleep. Do not close your eyes to make a wish while driving through tunnels. Do laugh; it burns calories. Do not follow a friend on the freeway and total both your car and your friends. Do be scared, you arent invincible. Phoebe, Tiffany, Genesis; Phanysis. Thank you to both of you! We have been best friends for four years, and dang, we have become so anti-social, but we have so much fun. Phoebe, what a good boyfriend you are. I took a nap at your house almost every day in the summer and you would wake me up to ice cream sundaes. Genesis, your house is my second home. Your moms food and our breakfasts for dinner are scrumptious! Please dont leave Phany and your mom for college :(! May, remember how we were always the youngest? Remember when we had so much fun hitting each other on the head with a water bottle? Remember leap year? Yeah, Ill keep it. Ardy, what would I do without you? I miss being able to see you every day so that I could tell you EVERYTHING. I will never doubt you when you approve or disapprove of who I date. Phanysis will be at your wedding. To the journalism senior girls, I love our love for old boy bands and our love for singing. I cant wait until our outings! Jennifer! Whoa whoa whoa! To my nerdy loser, cool gangsta, Albert. I cant believe how well we get along and how we still talk from when we wake up until when we fall asleep. I have never met anyone who has made me love life as much as you have. We have so many plans for the future, good thing I have permission to marry you! Btw, I love when we gallop in the rain and sing and dance in the car! Lastly, to Mommy, Daddy, Allison, and Ryan. I love you guys SO much. You dont think I spend a lot of time with you, but I do! Thank you for being functional. Thank you for our fun vacations to Disney World where we sing and play together. I wouldnt be half of the person I am today without you guys. School and grades may seem important, but its the people you choose to be around that matter most. My life has been full of good inuences and its because of them that I dont regret a single thing. Btw, Albert.....SADIES?

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for me. Wu said that most people treat him like an average teenAt the age of eleven, a minager, but there are some people iscule migraine developed into who dont see Wu as normal. a life-altering brain tumor for Whenever I talk about [cancer], sophomore Wesley Wu. Despite people avoid me sometimes, this unexpected obstacle in his said Wu. I wish people treated life, Wu still nds ways to keep me like a normal person, behis head in the game and parcause when I tell people about ticipate [my canin nucer], they merous pity me and activities dont really in and see me as out of Dia human. amond They have Bar High w r o n g School. ideas and Ofthink canten when cer is conpeople tagious. discover Wus detert h e y mination to h a v e overcome c a n c e r, cancer led they lose him to join all hope many clubs for themto help him s e l v e s . Float on by...Sophomore Wesley Wu poses on the Kaisers oat at the Rose lead an orCourtesy of Wesley Wu dinary life. W u , Parade. however, did not give up hope ment. Wu stated, I want to give Wu is currently a member of and rmly believes he can ac- back to the community for help- the Game Club and the Americomplish anything. Wus cancer ing me. The nurses in the hos- can Institute for Architects. He has been in remission since pital helped me get through the is also a member of the Leo November of 2008. He has cancer and the community pays Club and the American Cancer regular check-ups every three for the medical equipment in the Society. Outside of school, Wu to four months and continues hospital. attends art school in Monrovia. chemotherapy and radiation Wu said that his mom has The most important activity for treatment. been there for him through his me is going to art class because When Wu rst found out he hardships and is someone he [it] lets my imagination go free, had cancer, he was shocked, looks up to. His mom was with said Wu. angry and scared. However, as him at the hospital nearly every Wu continues to strive for a the years passed, Wu was able day while he underwent chemo- full recovery. Cancer is never to overcome those negative therapy in the summer of 2007. the end. Its always there but emotions, partially as a result of I feel grateful for them [family] you never have to be afraid of it. help from his doctors. being there for me every day, Despite cancer, I believe I can Despite his battle with can- commented Wu. Its the big- still do anything I want. [I] never cer, Wu strives to lead life as gest sacrice theyve ever made give up, stated Wu.

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you take it all in, you realize that everything comes together to add to the shops character. The atmosphere is relaxed and makes you feel right at home. So, grab a cup of coffee, get a good book, and read through the entire afternoon. Whether youre at McClains with friends or by yourself, the shop is sure to provide you with comfort and warmth. It isnt your average Starbucks; the shop has character and history

Take off your coats and kick up your feet because youre headed for a uniquely bohemian styled boutique. McClains is a mom and pop, house-turnedcoffee-shop, that is one of a few that are open until midnight. You can nd this rare boutique on 817 N. Harbor Blvd in Fullerton. The place itself is cozy and features easy going music that reaches every corner of the shop. While visiting McClains, make sure to use the place where the toilet resides and the bathtub too. While answering natures call, do ponder where you actually are; a restroom or a bathroom? The zany dcor is composed of random paintings, mismatched furniture, and a series of literature strewn near the entrance. The seating area is borderline tacky with its angular velvet furniture and strangely discolored ceilings, but when

behind it, a history of long and faithful food service available to all. McClains makes you believe that you are in a European coffee shop. The coffee house even includes live entertainment from amateur bands a few times each month. Look up the schedule at www.myspace.com/ mcclain before you stop by! McClains sells not only coffees and espressos, but also a variety of foods. Whether youre in the mood for a mufn

or a Chinese chicken salad, you wont have to empty your wallet because food at the shop will cost $10 at most. The food is decent, the coffee is good (even for non-coffee lovers like me), and the service is adequate. If youre worried about parking, dont be. Although McClains is located on a busy street, private parking can be found behind the shop. But just a warning, the front door is quite tricky. Make sure to use those muscles of yours to push the door hard enough or youll end up like me, looking like a fool wondering if youre locked out. I recommend McClains to anyone whos looking to get away from the reality we call life. Come on by to this one-ofa-kind hang-out and enjoy the craziness of all that it isthe paintings, the beverages, the food, and the people! McClains is the perfect place to kick back, relax, and watch the world go by.

Leanne Fan Feature Theme Editor It may be a little insulting to call your parents or grandparents or teachers HISTORY but thats what they areliving, breathing, and talking evidence of past events. The Civil War is personal now, because this persons mothers great uncles brothers fought in it. The 60s are not just John Lennon, peace, love and understanding because HISTORY bore witness. There is a certain kind of joy that comes from listening to somebody tell a story, eyes and hands animated with recollection. We feel a moment of connection to the storyteller, whether hes on the radio telling millions of listeners or someone whom we know personally. Everybodys got some in their pocketstories that stretch from intensely personal experiences to become family heirlooms, carefully narrated from the old to the less-old. StoryCorps is an organization aiming to preserve the rich oral history of America. They build recording booths across the country and encourage avid listeners to bring in seemingly normal people to tell stories and their listeners to ask questions. Copies of the interviews are sent to the Library of Congress for future generations to learn from and enjoy. Their website,www.storycorps.net,

also hosts selections from their collection and National Public Radio airs stories every week on the Recording America program. Dave Isay, the founder, believes listening is an act of love and that when two people come together to share the experience of storytelling, it can be life-changing. Doing it yourself wont get you a spot in the Library of Congress but its simple and potentially life-changing! Find your subject it should be somebody you respect and care to know more about. Politely request an interviewattery helps! Get your questions and recording device ready. Press record and let the experience astound you. In case you cant nd any willing subjects, there are teachers on campus with amazing stories: Mrs. Clark and the story of how a box of chocolate changed her familys history, Mr. Moran and his harrowing snowball story, Mr. Watkins family history in the Civil War, and Mr. Roubians life-changing experience at the Grand Canyon. Life is always ironic and funny in retrospect. Mouths and ears were the paper and pens before they existedwe can read The Odyssey because generations passed on stories. Everyones experiences are historic and preserving them for future generations is our responsibility. How else will children of tomorrow know what an iPod is or who Denis Paul is?

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Confessions of a Shopaholic
Nicole Ongpoy Contributing Staff Writer captivates the audience. All in all, it would be impossible to imagine anyone else besides Isla Fisher as the shopaholic, Rebecca Bloomwood is a and when I found out the Hugh complete shopaholic who lives Dancy also co-starred in the in a world of clothes, shoes, movie Ella Enchanted as Prince and accessories, all bought with Char, I was pretty a swipe of a card. excited and found S o o n , h o w e v e r, that he portrayed Rebecca realizes Luke Brandons that she carries a substantial debt. c h a r a c t e r Meanwhile, she perfectly. becomes tied up Even though with her boss Luke the characters in the Brandon and falls for book were similar him despite two big to the ones in the drawbacks: she is his movie, the plots employee and he is from both differed unaware of her huge dramatically. The nancial crisis. altered plot was It was ironic confusing, and one that Rebecca is a may need to refer financial journalist back to the book to who cant help but get facts straight. spend her money on Although the book Gucci boots and other is usually better than the movie, pricey brand names the two are difcult so ironic that it was to compare in this unrealistic. How can one write about case. saving money when Some may one is incapable of think that the movie following ones own is better because advice? the book is a little Another ironic boring. The novel thing about this movie is still a good read is that Rebeccas Rebecca Bloomwood is willing to drop...but only after though, so if you behavior obviously she shops. read it already, Courtesy of www.timeinc.net contradicts what is brace yourself for to be expected during these the movie, becoming a little the disappointment that lies economically trying times. too obsessed in her role as a ahead. If you are going to watch Because of this irony, this lm shopaholic, but when it came the movie, its best that you also seems to be commenting to the romance, she won dont read the book, because on society. viewers over, turning into the you are going to give yourself a O t h e r a s p e c t s o f t h e perfect clumsy sweetheart who headache. plot were superb though, and Rebeccas hilarious mishaps and occasional misbehavior left viewers clutching their stomachs laughing. Isla Fisher may have been too eager in some scenes of

James An Asst. Photo Editor 2009 has nally started to roll into spring, meaning new clothes, new styles, and new fashion! In the past, androgyny was a theme largely used in womens fashion; however, mens fashion is now quite androgynous itself. Guys are dressing chic with slim pants and low cut shirts, looking clean-cut yet carefree. They are even accessorizing in an androgynous fashion. Guys are denitely showing both masculine and feminine qualities through style. Tired of your clothes? Sometimes, a DBHS hoodie, skinny jeans, and a pair of Vans may not be quite enough. A leather jacket will add something more interesting to your outfit. These can be great with a tie under it, but they can also be worn casually with a pair of jeans. Be careful when buying one because most leather jackets are quite expensive; look for a pleasant bargain that will save you some money. If leather isnt really your thing, then try blazers. Blazers can also be worn when dressing in different styles. Slim and dark blazers can be worn casually with just a pair of jeans and a plain shirt. They are easy to wear and look very clean-cut. They are typically easier to match as long as they are not bright and oversized. Also, high tops are making a comeback and look great with slim pants. However, keep your shoes as clean as possible no more sloppy looking shoes please. Creative Recreations just released its new Spring 2009 high top sneakers. Public Royalty also released a collection of high top sneakers that vary in both color and style. Both of these high top brands carry stylish yet very affordable products. However you choose to dress, be sure to keep your style neat and be comfortable in what you wear.

Mix the old with the new...thats what hip-hop should do. Ashley Chen

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Hip-hop is a culture, an art, and a language--not just a musical genre. How it is dened is up to each individual. Through hip-hop, artists can express intelligent opinions through meaningful rhymes and beats. Their words ow in smooth succession to convey an idea or address an issue. Nowadays, however, many people consider hip-hop to be dead. The supposed hip-hop songs one nds in the media usually do not have the thought and self-expression that hip-hop songs had orginally. People who understand real hip-hop are usually disappointed with what it has turned into. The only place where true hip-hop is likely to have survived is the underground industry. Unlike their mainstream counterparts, underground MCs have meaning in their lyrics. One is likely to nd that underground artists do not usually rap about supercial things, like money and cars; they talk about more signicant matters in the world. Underground hip-hop sticks to the true elements of hip-hop, not conforming to the impractical views of the quixotic public. Many artists choose to stay underground because they want to stay authentic. Although genuine hiphop still lives, most people

are oblivious to its presence underground. Because most producers of the underground industry are independent, the non-commercialized artists are not always known or recognized, even though they have been around for awhile. Some examples of veteran groups are A Tribe Called Quest and Hieroglyphics, both of whom have been out for over a decade yet have received much less attention than newer mainstream rappers. Other artists that are at the top of the underground hip-hop hierarchy, yet unknown to many, include Gangstarr, C.L. Smooth, and People Under the Stairs. Some underground artists, however, have received high deference by venturing out into the public. Although they might have entered the world of the presumably supercial rappers, they did not do so in order to conform to it. Instead, they remained true to their roots and continued to produce meaningful songs. Artists like Mos Def, Talib Kweli, and Wu-Tang Clan all still use the underground elements of true hip hop in their music. Although it may not receive the recognition it deserves, true hip-hop still lives underground. Its music does not deal entirely with fame, blingage, or sexualitythe public can hear more meaningful selfexpression. We just need to look a little bit harder.

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and Nickelodeons Doug. Television is undeniably a great inuence in his works as many of his paintings are based on There is no other way to prominent television shows describe Brian Donnelly. It is such as The Simpsons and the a seemingly ordinary name, Smurfs. so it comes K AW S s as no surprise acrylic paintings that it is often and sculptures overshadowed depend on by his alias, television as KAWS. a source for K A W S establishing has his roots universality. His in several reinterpretations industries, often repeat which include images, which television, art, are meant to and fashion. His be understood ability to blend throughout the aspects of each entire world industry into by surpassing original ideas l a n g u a g e and works is barriers. One what sets him smurf... between my ngers. I KAWT a of his rst apart from the Courtesy of www.geringlopez.com series, Package pack. This man with run-of-the- at Disney as an animator Paintings, included several mill roots has come a long painting backgrounds. He also paintings called The Kimpsons, way to get to where he is now. contributed to Disneys 101 which subverted the widely Donnelly grew up in Jersey City, Dalmatians animated series known series, The Simpsons. New Jersey and graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York with a BFA in illustration in 1996. After receiving his degree, Donnelly briey worked

In this way, KAWS has a way KAWS has worked with brands of seamlessly blending mass- like Nike, Vans, A Bathing Ape, production with ne art. His use and, most recently, Comme Des of the commonplace in the ne Garcons. art world allows him to appeal to Currently, KAWS is getting a much wider audience, making ready for a trip across the him a frequent country to Los favorite among Angeles, the young and old site of his rst alike. solo show. In the late The Long 90s, KAWS Way Home, began creating which opened limited edition February 21, toys, all of which will showcase contributed the Brooklynto a toy-art based artists collecting signature phenomenon, pop-cultureespecially in inuenced style Japan. in the form of KAWS now new paintings and sculptures. makes toys K A W S and clothes for clever paintings OriginalFake, of iconic a store created Take an insiders look...at in uences will in collaboration Mickey Mouse. u n d o u b t e d ly with Medicom Courtesy of www.fatsuma.com make a splash Toy. A new limited edition toy or product is on the west coast at the Honor released each week. In addition, Fraser Gallery in Los Angeles.

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Leanne Fan Photo Editor J-Building stands alone, separate from the school. Between the Spanish classes and the Chinese teachers, there are four boys who create music for the lols. David Tsai, 60 senior, mans the microphone and provides a uniquely strained and pained vocal. 60 is signicant because only a step ladder, affectionately named Rex, with a taped-on microphone is tall enough for Tsai. Not only has he risen to the occasion simultaneously as lead singer and lead guitarist, he is also an avid photographer. Guitarist Terry Lok, senior, looks like he takes his guitar very seriously, head hung low, concentrating meticulously on every pluck and strum. Behind the steely gaze and stony face, Lok is a delightful valedictorian whose eyes sparkle when the conversation turns to the Lakers. Senior Neil Joshi is a percussionist extraordinaire

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he attacks his drums with an internalized rhythm. Secret: Moving Out the Van comes from a ritual for all garage bands in their practice area, specically Joshis. Nick Chen is the fourth wheeljoining the band after his brother was banned from doing soand also the only lonely junior. Chen is a bass player who can come up with his chords just as the guitarists come up with their riffs. Since banding together last May, they have really perfected their craft by pouring hours of practice in Joshis hot garage. Although their friendship is not particularly affectionate, their bond is obvious, for they are proud of their camaraderie. Instead of having one ambitious leader, J -Building writes lyrics t o g e t h e r, debates Pixies. Joshi defends, We might sound like them only because we are inuenced by the same musicians that inuenced them. What about the Class of 09s other garage band, The Black Jackets? Yeah, we hate them, jokes Lok and Tsai. They describe their relationship as supportive and friendly, and note the inverted initials, B.J. for Black Jackets and J.B. for J-Building. Both bands will be headlining at Uplands Wire Music and Art Venue on Friday, March 7. Although three of the JBuilding seniors are about to head off for the next chapter in their lives, the members promise to make time for music in the future while pursuing practical majors in college. Tsai is intent on concentrating on business administration with focuses in marketing and management. Lok and Joshi, however, are planning on going pre-med both to help people and to get the dough. Whats all the work for anyways? A record deal, money, girls? The band says Itd be worth it for the lols. Another reason to keep up their hard work is the fruit of their labor: Moving Out the Van, a professional gig with tickets that costs only 10 dollars (can be purchased by stalking a band member), and a bunch of adoring, freshmen-to-be fans.

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important decisions together, and sends parts they practice individually to each other. J-Buildings ability to work together helped them create something huge! How many school bands can boast a professionally produced and recorded CD? Moving Out the Van is their rst CD (second one is on its way in a few months) and they are selling them for ve dollars a piece. Two songs are uploaded on myspace.com/ jbuilding but the band added three exclusive songs on their CD, one of which includes the incredible Venus in Stripes. Each member resists being squeezed into a genre label but cites classic rock legends Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, and Creed as important inuences. Together, they deny any suggestions that they sound remotely like the alternative

Todd Schlickbernd Contributing Staff Writer Throughout video gaming history, players have been able to access games from personal computers to home consoles like the Wii. However, since the 70s, gaming has co-existed in arcades, where players congregate to test each others mettle. As the 90s rolled in,

Eric Lee Staff Writer Everyday, people make mistakes and incorrect decisions; usually the mistakes are harmless, but sometimes the damage done is irreversible. The Academy Awards are representative of both the human error and perfection. T h e A c a d e m y Aw a r d s , otherwise known as the Oscars, are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize excellence in the lm industry in elds that include directing, acting, and writing. The Academy maintains a voting membership of nearly 6,000, many of whom are actors. Despite the large amount of voters and strict policies, throughout the years, there have been many controversial decisions over movies that received Oscars when many felt that the award should have gone to other lms. Such controversies include the Best Picture decisions from the years 1968, 1997, and 1998. In the year 1968, the Best Picture Winner was Oliver! by John Woolf, but the majority of movie critics argue that 2001: A Space Odyssey denitely should have been the winner because it set the standard for a new age of science ction movies as it was very ahead of its time, much like the book 1984 by George Orwell. Secondly, in the year 1997, Titanic received the Academy Award for Best Picture. Most people nod their head in agreement until they realize one of the other nominees was Good Will Hunting. Based on its popularity, Titanic should have won hands down, but the Oscars should examine the quality of the movie, not the number of the tickets that the movie sold. In the year 1998, Shakespeare in Love was the Best Picture winner, but many movie critics believe that Saving Private Ryan should have

won the award for being the best depicted war movie of the century with its gripping plot and excellent portrayal of World War II. However, these movies are still more acknowledged than those who received the awards. On the other hand, there are several movies that have been righteously awarded such as A Beautiful Mind, and The Departed. A Beautiful Mind, the year 2002 winner for the Best Picture, truly deserved the Oscar. The movie is about math genius John Forbes Nash, played by Russell Crowe, who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and painfully endures delusional episodes. Although it has been criticized for falsely portraying some aspects of Nashs true life, it was wellreceived by critics. In 2006, The Departed won the Academy Award for the Best Picture of the Year. The Departed is actually a remake of Infernal Affairs, a 2002 Hong Kong crime thriller which is about two agents. In The Departed Matt Damon plays the role of a maa member working for the Massachusetts police department and Leonardo Dicaprio as an undercover cop working for the mafia. The gripping plot revolves around these two men attempting to gure each others true identity. Films such as A Beautiful Mind and The Departed truly deserve to be recipients of the Academy Awards for outstanding portrayal of characters. Given some of the movies listed above, one may realize how some films were picked when they shouldnt have while other movies wellpicked by the AMPAS voters. However, an Oscar does not make a movie better than the ones that didnt receive the award. Movie-goers should judge movies based on their personal preferences, regardless of whether or not they won awards.

Kevin Kang Asst. A&E Editor People have always imagined the future with ying cars while robots helped children cross the street. Even though it is already 2009, we are stuck in our tangible world with advancements like digital television and cell phones. However, not everything is a lost cause; our creativity has resulted in one extraordinary innovation: 3D Glasses. Although 3D

sponsors took a leap by putting several commercials in 3D. Over 150 million 3D glasses were distributed to watch these commercials which included the trailer for the upcoming movie Monster vs. Aliens and the advertisement for Sobes Lifewater. Also, by using new technology known as Intel InTru 3D and ColorCode 3D, viewers can watch these commercials in either 2D or 3D with the glasses; the new technology does not have to be downloaded

home-based consoles started to grow in popularity and utility. Nowadays, with home entertainment expanding at a rapid pace, arcades have changed. When arcades were rst budding, they were normally full of pinball machines and other dexterous games, but now such games are usually only found in childrens arcades. The biggest difference between arcades now and arcades back then is all the coin-operated video games. They used to be frowned upon, then they were popular, and now theyve panned out to a relatively small and shrinking group of gamers. However, depending on where you go, youll see different types of arcades; places like Disneyland feature more classic, non-video games like Ski-ball and basketball challenges, whereas arcades near colleges and in plazas feature more competitive and often foreign based games. Recently, I took the time

Take the dimensions... to monstrous proportions. Courtesy of www.movietrailers.org.uk glasses have been around for a while, accessibility in homes has been limited; people always thought 3D was only limited to IMAX and Disneyland, but, for the rst time ever, people can watch commercials and TV shows in 3D. 3D Glasses can be found in any of the following stores: K-mart, Ralphs, Frys, and Target. Super Bowl commercials are by far the most popular advertisements and, if anything, they are more anticipated than the Super Bowl itself. Year after year, no one believes that these commercials could get any better, but this year or transmitted and can be accessed from any TV. 3D is becoming increasingly popular in not only commercials, but also in TV shows as well. NBCs show Chuck was shown in 3D; the episode titled Chuck versus the Third Dimension aired on February 2, 2009 and can be viewed online through NBCs website. Who knew 3D Glasses would become such a widespread trend? It wont be long before 3D glasses are found in certain theaters and more TV shows utilize 3D. Grab your 3D glasses and maximize your television entertainment.

to venture out to Super Arcade near Mt. SAC to see just how competitive arcades can get. With Street Fighter IV on the way, players have been frequenting arcades everywhere; this one is no different. Despite the intense competition, There was a more serious atmosphere, proclaimed senior Kelly Mai, who had accompanied me on my visit. He was right; the audience was much more pensive, even reading their future opponents playing style, than one mightve guessed. However, its debatable whether or not the arcade experience is worth the money spent on such eeting merriment. I am happy in the arcade until I leave and look at the empty hole in my wallet, claimed Matthew Chen. T h e r e s n o d o u b t t h a t arcades have changed, but its been nearly 40 years since their naissance; if they have survive this long, the future seems bright for them, albeit difficult. The competition may be worth not having to deal with online issues when such games are released, even at the cost youll have to pay to play.

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which he keeps at home. Drag soon as the light turns green the right time for a sponsor to racing vehicles are not de- and the g-force that pushes you notice you, he reected. However, competing in an signed for regular use on public against the seat. Drag races streetsthey are designed for are usually only one-eighth of a extreme sport comes with perthe speedy acceleration and mile long; racers must develop sonal risks. As junior racers short distance of drag racing. the ability to accelerate at the advance into higher classes, Boelman has already dis- right moment and keep the ve- the vehicles become more dantinguished him- hicle going as fast and straight gerous and potentially combustible. Yet Boelman understands self as a capa- as possible. that continuble racer. He ing a racing participates in career is a National Hot calculated Rod Associarisk, what he tion races, and calls part of he has already the nature of won nearly racing. 20 trophies D e for placing in spite these junior races. dangers of Boelman has racing, the even traveled support he to distant locareceives tions to comStart your engines... Boelman approaches the starting from his pete, including line, ready to win and (left) poses for a well-deserved p a r e n ts Denver for the trophy. Courtesy of Gunnar Boelman and his love 2007 Western Conference Finals, a prestiBoelman wishes to pursue for the sport keep him racgious race in the NHRA sys- drag racing professionally as he ing. Boelman remarked, It is tem. gets older. Boelman realizes, a unique sport [...that] has a When asked what he however, that professional rac- great environment, is fun to be likes best about racing, he an- ers need sponsors. You just around, and is an overall good swered, The adrenaline as need to be in the right race at sport for me. Ryan DeVore Asst. Sports Editor

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Adeel Mohammadi Asst. Editorial Editor While most athletes on campus engage in well-known sports like baseball and basketball, freshman Gunnar Boelman is one of few students who avidly pursues the sport of drag racing. For years, Boelman has competed against other racers, developing a deep interest in the sport. Boelman was rst introduced to drag racing at age eleven. After attending his rst race, he decided to take up the sport. With the active support of his family, he now competes in races at the Fontana Auto Club Speedway about 20 times a year, mostly on the weekends. Boelman owns his own car,

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T h e t i m e s , they are achangin, or so Bob Dylan said. No, thats not just a quote from Anchorman; its an actual song. No where is it changing more than in the world of UCLA football. Things are nally looking up for a once proud football program that was recently down in the dumps. Second year head coach Rick Neuheisel turned things around for the Bruins, and the team will soon be considered a threat. Although the Bruins only nished 4-8 last year , Neuheisel was still able to secure a very strong recruiting class, which ranked 7th in the nation according to www.scout.coms rankings. Key signees this season include athletic quarterback Richard Brehaut (ESPN #7 QB), Xavier Sua-Filo (ESPN #3 offensive tackle), and Morrell Presley (consensus #1 tight end). Presley, however, did not originally plan to go to UCLA. He was verbally committed to cross-town rival USC before he changed his mind and joined the Bruins. Presley wasnt the only USC recruit that UCLA took. USC also attempted to sign Sua-Filo and Randall Carroll (ESPN #5 wide receiver). Last year, the biggest problem for the Bruins was their offensive line, which was hit hard by injuries, forcing them to start several freshmen who, as it became obvious, were not quite ready. Now, with a year of experience under their belt, they will play a lot better, and skilled incoming freshmen will ght hard to get playing time over the upperclassmen. The best freshman linemen the Bruins have are Sua-Filo, and 66 340 lb. guard Stanley Hasiak. One thing that UCLA did that was very smart was to work hard at signing players that other Pacic Ten Conference schools were recruiting. Brehaut was considering Pac-10 schools Arizona, Oregon State, and Washington State, and Hasiak was committed to California. With all the players UCLA has stolen from other schools, they only lost one player, 3-star defensive end Billy Sanders. No matter how good the players are, no team can be succesful without a good coaching staff, and UCLA has one of the best coaching staffs in the country. One such coach is former USC and Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Norm Chow. Chow is a quarterback genius, coaching such star players as Alex Smith, Matt Leinart, and Carson Palmer, two of whom have won the Heisman Trophy for best college football player in America. Chow was named Pac-10 recruiter of the year by www.rivals.com, thanks to his personal signings of SuaFilo, Hasiak, and many more. Although the loss of defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker to New Mexico State University hurts the Bruins, former linebackers coach and Chicago Bears defensive assistant Chuck Bullough will be able to ll the spot nicely. They may not be as good as USC yet, but who knows? Maybe in a few years things will be different.

The Bulls Eye Athlete of the Month Brenna Dahlin

Elizabeth Lee Staff Writer Brenna Dahlin does it all. She juggles school work, sports, and other extracurricular activities on a daily basis and manages to shine in everything she does. Dahlin is the captain of the girls varsity soccer team. I played freshman year on junior varsity, then the next three [years] on Varsity. [Currently,] I play club soccer for the Brea Blaze Soccer Club. Ive been playing with them for two years, she explained. Though she was very talented at other sports, she found that her real passion was soccer. I got Most Improved Player on my rst year on varsity, she recalled. Dahlin reected on this year, stating, It was kind of a rough year for us, but it was still fun and such a great experience because you meet people and learn new things. Besides being a skilled soccer player, who started playing at the age of eight, Dahlin was also a member of the United Student Body her junior year, serving as the Sierra League Representat i v e . Dahlin also played many other sports in the past including: volleyball, softball, swimming, and track. She was also involved in gymnastics and dance. For almost every athletic activity she played, Dahlin has received multiple trophies and medals. At rst, having all these obligations was hard, but over the years, Dahlin has learned to manage her time. She believes that school comes rst, but she tries her hardest at everything she sets her mind to. Aside from her academic life and athletic involvement, Dahlin enjoys reading, scuba diving, cooking, doing community service for her church, and just being with family and friends. Though unsure of which college she wants to attend, Dahlin plans to be a walkon for its soccer team and eventually a sports medic.

Over t h e course of the past few years the dreaded question, Have you ever t a k e n performance-enhancing drugs? has been asked countless times to athletes of all different sports. A cloud of shame and deceit has been hovering over the heads of many nervous, overpaid athletes for some time now as their images have fallen into darkness one by one. A vast list of sports legends, such as sluggers Mark McGuire and Barry Bonds and even cyclist Floyd Landis, have had their once treasured names inscribed upon this hall of shame. Is there hope for change in such a sinful era of sports? On February 9, one brave man decided that his name would not be put on this list without an asterisk, which will read, Admitted to taking anabolic steroids. Alex Rodriguez, one of the stars of the Bronx, admitted in an interview on national television that he used performance-enhancing drugs. Despite a previous interview with renown news anchor Katie Couric during which he denied using drugs, A-Rod decided that he would not go down the path of other legends when he decided to end the madness and come clean. He is the rst superstar to put his legacy on the line. So are we to reward him, or punish him like the other frauds? To look the camera in the eye and admit his wrongdoing to the world takes some guts. Whether this confession was a mere act to save his precious career, or to nally, as he called it, Getting the monkey off my back, A-Rod must face punishment for his wrongdoing. However, we live in a society where mercy is greatly unpredictable. The league should allow A-Rod to complete his career, but not be inducted into the hall of fame. Even with his confession, the most important event is still to come. The Supreme Courts ruling must favor Rodriguez because they must encourage other athletes to come clean as well. However, if they rule against him, even with his confession, then the chaos and anarchy surrounding steroids will live on forever. A whole different door for athletes willing to confess can be opened, but it relies solely on the decision of the court to keep the door open and not slam it in the athletes faces. So was it a smart decision for the decorated all-star to come clean? Of course it was, but he cannot expect everything to go back to normal and have everyone completely forget about this asco. Rodriguez must learn to play with the imminent hatred and ridicule that he will undoubtedly receive from fans across the country. What is different about A-Rod is the fact that he owned up to his mistake, unlike other athletes, such as slugger Barry Bonds who is still called hurtful names wherever he goes. ARod will be welcomed back in New York because, according to A-Rod, fans in New York appreciate a faithful confession.

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