The Bull's Eye - January 2011

VOLUME XXIX, ISSUE IV
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BRINGING IT BACK Where did all of those furlough days go? Love them or hate them, but there is no denying that they are gone forever. Please see page 4. NEW YEAR, NEW PLAN After asking around, the Bulls Eye has evaluated some students on how well they have kept up with their New Years Resolutions. Please see page 8. NO MORE HAPPY ENDING Do you love those classic Disney movies? Turn the page to read about Disneys newest proposal on fairy tales. Please see page 9.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL
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SMACK DOWN Brahma wrestlers raided the Raiders. We caught them by surprise with a score of 66-12. Read about the successful ambush. Please see page 12.
COLUMN ONE
DBHS Invokes Lockdown Procedures Due to Nearby Incident
An email and phone call with information pertaining to the lockdown were sent out to the parents of DBHS students at about 5:30 p.m. to update them about the occurrence. Laura Moffitt Asst. Feature Theme Editor Two minors were involved in an altercation near Diamond Bar High School, causing the school to go on lockdown on Thursday, January 6. The disturbance occurred at approximately 4 p.m. The lockdown began at approximately 4:30 p.m. when the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department confirmed that a threat was present in the vicinity of the campus. The sheriffs department notified the administration that there was no longer a threat, and the lockdown ended at about 5 p.m. The disturbance involved two male individuals that were located near the intersection of Brea Canyon Road and Pathfinder Road. The event was in close proximity to DBHS and caused DBHS, as well as neighboring elementary schools, to go on lockdown, which protected students that were still on the campuses and prevented the suspects from entering the campuses. The lockdown began when DBHS campus security notified the administration that a suspect was at large in the vicinity of the school. The administration informed Walnut Valley Unified School District of the incident before sounding a one-minute alarm bell, which notified everyone on campus of the lockdown. All of the gates located at exits and entrances of the school were locked and secured to prevent anyone from entering or exiting the campus. Students on campus as well as people attending or participating in the boys soccer game were relocated to the gym as a safety precaution. Approximately a minute into the lockdown, Principal Catherine Real used the intercom system to confirm that the school was on lockdown. An email and phone call with information pertaining to the lockdown were sent out to the parents of DBHS students at about 5:30 p.m. that day to notify the families about the incident and to clarify that it did not happen on campus. They also stated that this lockdown would not interfere with the following days school proceedings. Lockdown procedures dictate that in the event of a lockdown, a one-minute alarm will sound. Students will then be pulled into classrooms or nearby safe places. All doors will be locked, as well as all gates at DBHS entrances and exits. Once the school administration is notified that the suspect or problem has been taken care of by the local sheriffs department, a second one minute bell will sound notifying the students and staff that the lockdown is over. The lockdown procedures for before, during, and after school hours are the same.
Dashing through the snow... After waiting in line for their turn, two attendees take a ride down one of the four snow hill slides at the event.
CELEBRATION: Different clubs and organizations from Diamond Bar helped out with the event. Volunteers were scattered around the park helping to run the booths. Michelle Lee Asst. Business Manager The city of Diamond Bar hosted its 11th annual Winter Snow Fest at Pantera Park on Saturday, January 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The purpose of this event [is] to provide the community an opportunity to get together with their family and friends out here [to] enjoy the snow, said Andee Tarazon, the Community Services Coordinator for the city of Diamond Bar. She added, Not everyone
City of Diamond Bar Presents Annual Winter Snow Festival at Pantera Park
gets the chance to go up to the snow. This years Winter Snow Fest featured Flurry the sledding penguin, the citys official winter season ambassador. The event also featured a wide selection of entertainment that included food booths, games, kids crafts booths, and performances by entertainers. Some of the performers included Da Hula Studio, Red Dragon Karate, Showbiz Performing Arts Academy, and Walnut X-treme Cheer. There was a short speech from Diamond Bar Mayor Steve Tye and the introduction of Flurry. "[Performing at the Winter Snow Fest] is really exhilarating. It's really fun and gets you really hyped up," commented sophomore Shahin Jahanvash, a performer from Red Dragon Karate. The event consisted of four snow hill slides and a snow play area for the attendees. About 90 tons of real snow were used to create the snow hill slides and the snow play area. I think the event is really fun, because it gives kids an opportunity to sled if they've never sled before or go somewhere with snow, said sophomore Aaron Lim. Four free shuttles were provided to pick up attendees to Pantera Park from nearby neighborhoods. We have one shuttle stop here at the park, but we have three shuttles circling throughout the surrounding area, explained Tarazon. Admission to the event and the snow play area was free. It cost $1 to participate in up to four games or crafts. Attendees were also able to buy a sledding wristband for $5 that allowed them an unlimited number of sled rides. Many different clubs and organizations from Diamond Bar helped out with the event. Volunteers were scattered around the park helping to run the booths and to facilitate sledding on the snow hills. I helped little kids have fun. It was awesome, said freshman Key Club member Philip Jay Lee.
Diana Romero
Dean Conklin Appointed In-N-Out as New Superintendent Fundraiser Held

PLAN: For 12 years, Conklin worked in several leadership positions in the WVUSD, such as Administrative Director Educational Services and Coordinator of Pupil Services Holly Liu Staff Writer Dr. Dean Conklin was appointed as the new superintendent of the Walnut Valley Unified School District board on Wednesday, December 15. Conklin was selected by the WVUSD Board of Trustees during a Special Board Meeting. He now succeeds former Interim Superintendent Charles McCully. Conklin started work as the new superintendent of the district on Tuesday, January 18. Walnut Valley is known throughout Southern California as an outstanding school district. Our test scores are very strong, we have a wonderful reputation for great leadership, and the people who make up this District are dedicated and committed to kids, explained Conklin. He added, When I came [to the district] in 1994, we talked about those things. I would like to believe I was a part of that culture during that time. For 12 years, Conklin worked in several leadership positions in the district. During his time in WVUSD, he assumed positions such as the Administrative Director Educational Services, Assistant Superintendent, Coordinator of Pupil Services, and Educational Services Elementary Education. I am very excited about the opportunity to come home! commented Conklin. For the last five years, Conklin worked as the superintendent of Duarte Unified School District. Before that, he was the deputy superintendent in the Monrovia School District and spent time as an Adjunct Professor at Azusa Pacific University. Conklin stated, My goal is to continue the culture of student achievement, excellence, innovation, and leadership that Walnut Valley is known for.
Some organizations ran a booth and hosted their own games. DBHSs Leo Club ran a face painting booth, Diamond Bar/Walnut American Association of University Women ran a game booth called the Bank Shot, and Diamond Bar Girls Softball ran the craft area. Beverages, cotton candy, funnel cakes, hot dogs, kettle popcorn, lemonade, pizza, nachos, shaved ice, tacos, and Thai food were sold during the event. [There were] a couple of thousand people, and we had about 370 volunteers signed in, commented Tarazon. She added, We've had one of the biggest turnouts that we've had in a long time.
During Lunch
MEALTIME: The first $800 made from the event will be donated directly to the DBHS softball and girls golf team. Seventyfive percent of the remaining proceeds will go to DBHS. Elizabeth Lee Editor-in-Chief Diamond Bar High Schools softball and girls golf teams had an In-N-Out Burger fundraiser on Tuesday, January 25, during lunch in the amphitheater. Each student received a bag of chips, a cheeseburger or a hamburger, and a regular soda in exchange for his or her ticket. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the DBHS softball and girls golf
teams. Only 300 tickets were available for sale and each ticket cost $4.50. Tickets could have been purchased from members of the softball and girls golf teams starting Tuesday, January 18. [We give In-N-Out an] application from DBHS [every] year, stated coach Tony McCabe. He added, They give one day to only a select school in the area each year. We have been lucky enough to get it for DBHS the last eight years. The first $800 will be donated directly to the teams [Please see SUPPORT on page 3]
On Target
GOT SLEEP? If youve already been worn out by the new semester, heres your chance to catch up on your much needed sleep. With the upcoming Late Start, you can hit the snooze button like youve been wanting to every morning. Feel free to wake up an hour later than usual and take your time getting ready in the morning. If not, you can always grab breakfast at Dennys or hang out with friends at a nearby Starbucks. Late Start is on Tuesday, February 8 and February 22. WILL YOU BE MINE? Its that time of year. Cupid is back and love is in the air. All the couples are celebrating. Its the perfect time to confess your feelings to your crush and ask that special someone to be yours. If you plan to make a move, chocolates, flowers, and teddy bears are perfect for the occasion. So dont be shy, heres the perfect opportunity to talk to that special someone in your class. Dont forget to show some love to your family and friends too! Valentines Day is on Monday, February 14. GET YOUR GRUB ON Tired of the usual peanut butter sandwich, cold pizza, or just want a change? Are you yearning for something tastier for lunch than a meatball sub or a bean and cheese burrito? Well the clubs are here to help! There will be a wide selection, ranging from Chinese to Italian food. Dont miss out on this awesome food fair. Remember to bring lots of money! All Club Food Fair is on Wednesday, February 16. MM, MM GOOD The best food goes to gold renaissance, but it doesnt matter whether you are gold, silver, or bronze because everyone gets something fantastic to snack on. If you dont have lunch, theres no need to freeload or finish your friends leftovers. Just head on out to the upper quad with your ID card and get something to eat. No begging required! Dont you just love free food? Renaissance give away is on Wednesday, February 23. THE END IS NEAR One grading period down, two more to go! If you keep up the hard work, you might be able to get some impressive grades on your progress report. Do your homework diligently and study for those quizzes to boost your grade. Before you know it, both the semester and the school year will be over, so remember to start the semester strong. Your hard work will pay off! Six week grading period ends on Friday, February 25.
FAREWELL: The evening started off with a dinner. Old and new USB members were allowed to bring guests for 20 dollars per person, but members did not need to pay for themselves. Prisca Kim Staff Writer Last years Diamond Bar High School United Student Body staff was extolled and the new staff was installed at the Meridian Club in Fullerton on Sunday, January 9, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thirty-eight new members were installed. The evening started off with a dinner. Both old and new USB members were allowed to bring guests for 20 dollars per person, but members did not need to pay for themselves. After an hour of eating, former USB President senior Sarah Neeley started the agenda with a call to order. Following the agenda, the former executive board presented skits about the past year in USB. A slideshow of the past year was then presented by the former Commissioners of Visual Communications, junior Sabrina Bawa and senior Tandy Cheng. Once the slideshow ended, the Senate orations began, followed by the Executive Board orations, and the President orations. When the extollation began, Neeley relieved the former Senate of their duties by saying an oath, followed by the former Executive Board. The new USB President junior Yalda Ghader walked up to the front where she relieved Neeley of her duties
USB Holds Annual Banquet for Members
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Thanks for the Memories... The new and old USB members gather to watch a presentation on the past years experiences. Laura Moffitt and Ghader gave her inaugural address as the new USB President. Ghader installed the new Executive Board, followed by the new Senate, and then the class Presidents. Former Commissioners of Hospitality senior Audrey Park and junior Jessica Yam then presented a video to thank the Activities Secretary, Cathy Norys. At the end of the video, Park and Yam presented both Norys and Activities Director Petria Gonzales with flowers and plaques. Gonzales then made a few announcements to both the new and old USB and presented a short slideshow of the past year. I always expect [the new USB staff] to be better than the previous year, commented Gonzales. Former Commissioners of the Student Store juniors Alexis Velasco and Cameron Respicio then called up Blanca Haq, the former Student Store Advisor, and gave her a bouquet of flowers. To end the night, Gonzales presented awards for each member and gave each person a gift while sharing his or her position and accomplishments. Lastly, Neeley presented the Presidents award and Ghader adjourned the meeting. I am looking forward to the new ideas that the new commissioners are bringing to the table this year, commented new Executive Board Secretary junior Alyson Kim.
Freshmen Remix to be Held in DBHS Gym
SIGN: Clubs could sign up at the Inter-Organizational Counsel meeting on Tuesday, January 11, to attend. Clubs can still sign up by getting sign-up slips from Gaxiola and Grunseth. Rachel Halpert Asst. Sports Editor Diamond Bar High Schools Link Crew will hold its annual Freshmen Remix in the gym on Wednesday, February 9. All freshmen will be excused from their fifth and sixth period classes to participate in this event. The purpose of Freshmen Remix is to give the current freshman class a chance to participate in school programs. Freshmen Remix is a great opportunity for freshmen to be reintroduced to the various activities on campus and watch acts by the different performers, said advisor Mary Gaxiola. A few of the clubs that will be present at the event include Aftershock, Christian Club, Formosa, Friends for Change, Hotti Club, and Interact. Organizations such as Brahma Tech and the Pathways Communications Academy will explain their curriculum as well. Different Diamond Bar sports teams will also be at the event to talk to the students. This is important for the freshmen because its like a reunion for everyone ever since the summers Freshmen Orientation, stated senior copresident Hannah Song. She added, Its like a part two but this time we are showcasing all the great clubs and activities they could join. The theme of this years
Freshmen Remix is the animated series, Recess. Link Leaders will portray the original characters from Recess, now present-day high school students, in skits that will discuss the school activities in which they are now involved. Another skit will have a Valentines Day theme as a tribute to the upcoming holiday. A number of performances by DBHSs All Male Dance Crew, Cheer, Song, and Vice Versa have been organized to entertain the students and present the different organizations around campus. We are hoping that the Remix is a huge success and great entertainment for the freshmen, commented Song. After all of the activities, performances, and skits, the freshmen will be given the opportunity to sign up for any club they are interested in. They will also be able to ask the club representatives any questions before signing up. I hope [the freshman] will enjoy [DBHS] more [and] get more involved with school activities, stated senior copresident Rebecca Chiang. To participate in the event, clubs and organizations need to register by completing a signup slip, available outside of Gaxiolas room, 150, or Chelsea Grunseths room, 250. Each organization will have a booth set up with two representatives to recruit new members. Approximately 20 organizations will be present at the event. Chiang added, I expect it to be a fresh turn [on] how Freshmen Remix used to be viewed as. I think its going to be very good this year.
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Senior DBHS Students Compete for the Title of Big Man on Campus
CONTEST:The competitors spent several lunch periods in the dance room to practice the final dance; however, they spent little time preparing for their individual events. Christine Song Asst. Business Manager Diamond Bar High Schools United Student Body hosted its first annual Big Man on Campus event in the upper quad during lunch on Friday, January 7. Seniors Jeremy Calimbas, Adam Camacho, Brian Chen, Peter Cho, Ben Hong, Edison Jeon, Kevin Kim, Kyle Matsumoto, Kris Salazar, Neel Shah, Max Sun, and Josh Viloria competed in this event while senior Rachel Scott and junior Sabrina Bawa emceed the contest. The title was awarded based on the criteria of best casual dress, formal dress, joke, pick up line, and talent. Its something new. This is the first year weve ever done it, and its something different. Also, because we have the prom fashion show for the girls, we wanted to have something for the guys to do, said Director of Social Activities senior Bianca Lee. She and her co-director senior Jared Aquino planned this event. After each student had
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Fly fly away... Contestants Peter Cho, Kris Salazar, and Kevin Kim perform a dance in front of the audience and judges. Diana Romero Continued from page 1 SUPPORT: Only 300 tickets were available for sale. and 75 percent of the remaining proceeds will go to DBHS. Girls golf will be able to use the proceeds for green fees and practice balls, and softball will be able to use the money for equipment needs. McCabe commented, InN-Out is a great supporter of DBHS, especially [its] athletics.
presented their formal and casual dress, joke, pick up line, and talent, they performed a dance choreographed by senior Hayley Friend. A panel of six judges, teachers Matthew Brummett, John Haprov, Jill Marquez, Jose Marquez, Lauren OsajimaBaird, and principal Catherine Real, chose the winner. Real presented the winner, Viloria, with a trophy and the title of Big Man on Campus. Its pretty funny; I cant say I worked hard for it. I didnt know what I was doing, and I was actually shocked that I won, commented Viloria. The competitors spent several lunch periods in the dance room the week before the event to practice the final dance; however, they spent little time preparing for their individual events. Overall, the event was wellreceived and had the highest attendance of any DBHS lunchtime activity to date. [This event] is probably the greatest event that USB ever created! It was pure greatness, what more can I say? It was really good for the first year. Most lunchtime activities dont really pull a crowd but this is probably the biggest crowd Ive seen at a lunch time activity," Jeon commented.
News Bits
In Finland, Josefine Borg gave the nickname Hitler to their familys mutt, Jackie. The dog was given this name after she noticed that the dog responded to the word Hitler by raising its paw high in the air. Applecroft Primary Schools students were given personalized yearbooks with every students picture obscured by black bars covering his or her eyes. The only portrait completely revealed in each book was the individual owners picture. Principal Vicky Parsley believed that if the true faces of her students were exposed, they would end up in child pornography. In Austria, two-yearold Julian was served dish detergent instead of apple juice at a local restaurant. The 56-year-old waitress who served the child has now been fined 720 Euros. She claims the reason for her mistake was a busy day booked with two football teams and a broken dishwater. A burglar was found fast asleep in a coffin after chugging down a bottle of wine at an undertakers office. The 25-year-old thief discovered the wine in a wardrobe. Undertaker Heinrich Altbart claimed that the only damage was the smashing of his offices front door. When celebrating New Years Day in Naples, Italy, 28-year-old Darco Sangermano was accidentally shot on the right side of his head by a .22 caliber bullet. The bullet traveled through his head, behind his eye socket, and stopped in his nasal passage. However, no severe damage was done. He was rushed to the hospital, and was waiting to be treated when Sangermano sneezed the bullet out of his right nostril. In Oklahoma, a young boy was found stuck to a pole by his tongue. He claimed that his older brother dared him to do it. Firefighters arrived at the scene and poured water over his tongue to remove him from the pole. The boy was not harmed. A citizen of Germany, 37-year-old Sven Koppler, was found guilty of shipping approximately 247 live tarantulas into the United States in a smuggling case. He admits to mailing 22 Mexican red-kneed tarantulas to federal agents located in Los Angeles. Authorities stated that Koppler could face up to 20 years in prison. Five teenagers in Miami, Florida stole two urns, as well as various electronic equipment and jewelry. One urn contained the ashes of the owners father and the other contained the ashes of her two dogs. The burglars snorted the ashes, believing that they had stolen cocaine. Authorities are working on recovering the ashes, and the thieves are in custody.
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If youre Sarah Palin and you realize you are no longer wanted in politics, what do you do? You star in a reality television show. Joey Martinez
Perhaps schools should have gun sweeps in place of tardy sweeps.
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Kids Run from P.E.

Marcel Boubion Asst. Editorial Editor America is often branded with the many negative ideas that are created by the countless fast food chains and striking statistics that put obesity as one of the top ten health risks in America, according to Healthy People 2010. These staggering statistics say one in every five teens, ranging from ages 12 to 19, is overweight. The numbers get worse as students grow older. Recently, it has become a growing trend to substitute Physical Education classes with electives that do not expose students to the amount of exercise they need. The unfortunate increase in the number of people who are diagnosed with Type II diabetes and obesity should encourage schools to make fewer exceptions when it comes to a students physical education. Schools should no longer allow students to opt out of P.E. by taking different courses. Since 2006, five more states have allowed students to avoid taking P.E. classes, bringing the total to 32 states that do not require this class as long as there is an appropriate substitute in its place. Although this sounds reasonable, many of the appropriate substitutes do not engage students in physical activity. Most schools only require their students to take a physical education course one out of their four years in high school. Often times, these same schools even allow them to take their classes online where they study health and nutrition rather than actually exercise. Child obesity is quickly becoming an epidemic, and schools should feel an obligation to encourage kids to exercise more and retain better eating habits. Promoting lower physical standards at a high school level will continue to support the bad habits and poor health choices that are made everyday by students who are not aware of the horrendous repercussions that are becoming all too common. In order to prevent such problems, schools can begin playing a bigger role in the health choices that students are making everyday. For instance, one school district in Des Moines, Iowa, has already started its path toward a higher physical education by cutting down the number of courses students could take to exempt themselves from taking a P.E. course. Every school has the ability to follow this example in order to prevent the health risks of an inactive life. The effort does not have to stop here; schools can begin to provide more nutritional foods for students to buy. This means that schools must take responsibility for their students health and encourage better lifestyles both physically and intellectually. Gym classes are often overlooked in terms of scholastic importance, but their relevance to a schools academics and a s t u d e n t s w e l l - b e i n g i s imperative. The increasing tendency to ignore physical education is a problem that deals with more than just personal physique and well-being. It is also a major distraction in the classroom. Taking a P.E. class offers the opportunity to learn vital nutritional information and for many students, P.E. offers a way to use extra engergy that would normally cause disruptive behavior in any other setting. Poor eating habits can lead to headaches and low stamina and other health problems that often result in poor study habits. Some schools have recognized these problems and have taken sensible action by prohibiting sodas and other junk foods from being sold at school. These small steps need to be taken more often so that a nationally accepted physical standard can be made and Physical Education can become a stepping-stone to a healthier America.
Pro: Schwarzeneggers Legacy

Justin Park Contributing Staff Writer As a successful bodybuilder and a globally-renowned actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger refused to stop his journey of success as he ventured into politics as the Governor of California. The past eight years of Schwarzeneggers leadership were often times dire for the state, especially with the increasing financial deficit and decreasing employment rate. However, this governor is not the one to blame, but to applaud, for the significant contributions he made toward California. Although Schwarzenegger was sworn out of office on January 3, the great legacy behind his name shall be heard for many generations to come. Schwarzeneggers momentum as a great leader began merely months after being elected in 2003, when he successfully fulfilled all three promises he made during the drastic cuts in public services, election campaign: paying off which most state residents could the state deficit with $15-billion- not possibly afford to add to bonds, passing an amendment their weakened financial state. to the state constitution to limit In an attempt to aid California in the state budget, and improving its critical financial setback, the workers compensations in governor showed no hesitation when he politely California. S c h w a r z e n e g g e r refused to be Schwarzenegger paid his annual effectively d i s p l a y e d s t r o n g governor salary passed the of $175,000. E c o n o m i c compassion for and I n t o t a l , h e Recovery Bond personally Act and California dedication to the sacrificed a Balanced Budget hefty amount of Act in order to citizens. $1.4 million over fully implement his two terms in his first two office. plans. He later fulfilled his third In addition to his economic and final plan by signing the contributions, Schwarzenegger New Workers Compensation Reforms, which granted workers prevented Proposition 66 from many new safety rights in passing by launching a campaign to stop the act that would have workplace. Schwarzeneggers finance released over 26,000 criminals recovery plan was critical in from prison. This anti-campaign helping Californians prepare consisted of public speeches for potential tax increases and made by the governor himself, the airing of television ads, and the distribution of flashcards and posters. Proposition 66 would have allowed the California Three-Strikes Law to require a third serious felony charge by a convict in order to mandate a sentence of at least 25 years. The campaign was undoubtedly successful, safely keeping the criminals behind bars. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, t h e unexpected recession later took heavy tolls in California along with the rest of the nation, tragically overshadowing Schwarzenegger s financial achievements for the state. Nonetheless, citizens should not stop giving praise and respect to Schwarzenegger for his unparalleled term, as his much-needed actions benefited every Californian. Thanks to Schwarzenegger, the governor of California is now perhaps one of the toughest names to live up to.
Con: Schwarzeneggers Legacy

Laura Moffitt Asst. Feature Theme Editor Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected to be Governor in 2003, a time when California needed more jobs, a healthier economy, and an improved educational system. However, throughout both of his terms, none of these objectives were reached, and his approval rating suffered as a result, dropping to the mid-20th percentile from the 65th that he had previously received in 2004. His approval rate was almost as low as that of Gray Davis in 2003, when Schwarzenegger replaced Davis in the recall election. Schwarzenegger has placed California in a worse situation by neglecting the interests of the public. Th e e co n o my su ffe re d as the unemployment rate increased, government deficits grew, and income taxes rose. While Schwarzenegger promised
an economy that would support fact, the Long Beach Unified more jobs, the unemployment School District suffered a $170 rate rose during his term as million cut over the past four governor from four to over nine years, and it now expects a percent. When Schwarzenegger cut of another $80 million this entered office, the government year. But Schwarzenegger did deficit was under $300 billion; not stop there. In 2010, the now in 2011, he former governor is leaving office Schwarzenegger could estimated a cut with a deficit of in Californias a p p r o x i m a t e l y have avoided issues c l a s s - s i z e $500 billion. reduction T h r o u g h o u t that California faces p r o g r a m o f his terms, $340 million in Schwarzenegger today had he been the 2009-2010 more than school year; he more responsible. then projected doubled the debt of California; a cut of $550 taking it from approximately $50 million in the 2010-2011 school billion to $120 billion and leaving year. While Schwarzenegger California with significantly more had claimed he would assist financial problems than when he Californias class-size reduction entered office. program, he gave it the smallest C o n t r a r y t o budget it had experienced in Schwarzeneggers promises, 12 years. Had he relocated school budgets were lowered money from other parts of the dramatically while he held budget, such as paychecks for his position as governor. In government officials, he could
have prevented such dramatic education cuts. Schwarzenegger vetoed countless bills that were potentially beneficial to Californias citizens. For instance, the Assembly Bill 2, written by Assemblyman Hector De La Torre, would have restricted the ability of health insurance firms to repeal policies after a costly claim is made. He even vetoed bills that would have established statewide standards for tattoo and body piercing salons, which, if left unregulated, could lead to the spreading of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or other similar diseases. Schwarzenegger could have avoided many issues that California faces today. California has suffered school budget cuts across the state, as well as increased unemployment. Schwarzenegger neglected the Californias needs time after time through his many budget cuts and vetoes.
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world is going to end very soon, why put up with that nagging grandmother or those impossible baby cousins who can only scream and pull hair? 2. The next thing to do would be to throw away your education as quickly as possible. We have just under two short years left at most; do not waste that time in class when there are so many more exciting activities that can be done. The same goes for those dull office jobs quit now. Go enjoy your last days here on Earth. 3. I f y o u are feeling a bit on the generous side, donate your life savings to the needy. You will not need that much money, and it would be kind to give those in need of food and clothes the means to buy those items and enjoy the last days. At the very least, you will leave this world satisfied that you have helped those less fortunate than yourself. 4. While you are forgoing a social life, neglecting your education, quitting your job, and giving away all of your money, you should also be eating whatever your stomach desires. Since the world is going to end in less than two years, what exactly is the point in looking after your body? Fruits, vegetables, and nutrition are just a few examples of the words that should be taken out of your dietary vocabulary. Look forward to feasting on donuts, fast food, and all manners of unhealthy, greasy, and fatty foods until the very end of your life. If, for some strange reason, you follow these guidelines and survive the final projected days, the aftereffects on your life will be nothing short of catastrophic. You will be left without family, friends, an education, or a job. In addition, you will likely be overweight, utterly penniless, and the laughingstock of your social circle. However, this scenario will never come to pass, because let us be realistic: a round Mayan stone and an ancient Biblical scholar have proclaimed the end of the world. on some round rock end on December 12, 2012, then it must be true: the apocalypse is indeed coming! Many believers of the Mayan calendar and of Campings teachings are growing louder and more frantic in their pleas Christine Song Asst. Business Manager
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Depending on the End

Lea Chang Asst. Feature Editor Since the beginning of time, there have been numerous speculations regarding when and how the end of the world will occur. Scientists had claimed that a comet in 2003 would have caused flooding and other natural disasters. In older times, philosophers prophesied that an enraged God would kill us all. Until now, there have been a ridiculous number of unfulfilled apocalyptic theories, but some of the more recent predictions seem to be much more probable. A more popular prediction is an interpretation of the Mayan calendar, which calls for Judgment Day on December 12, 2012. Most recently, however, an 88-yearold civil engineer named Harold Camping warned of an apocalypse on May 21, 2011. It is of no importance that Camping simply threw a bunch of numbers from the Bible together to come up with the date of May 21, 2011, or that the calendar the Mayans used was an ancient stone circle made to keep track of when to harvest crops. If one old man proclaims it, and the dates
No Luck Huck Finn

Controversy erupted over the coming release of a new edition of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, a novel required for reading in many schools. Teachers and professors are complaining that the excessive use of profanity in the novel, namely the n-word, made the novel difficult to teach. It is because of their protest that a new edition of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is being printed, one that would, among other edits, replace the n-word with the word slave. However, this is a ridiculous idea that would render a great piece of American literature racially colorblind. These edits would make The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn a novel that downplays the brutality of slavery and racial inequality, the very two themes that the author, Mark Twain, intended to promote. When writing The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain chose his words with care. The n-word was the common term for slaves during Twains time. A novel that emphasized the immorality of slavery and general lack of equality between races cannot be very effective unless it accurately conveys the treatment and condition of the slaves through the use of language. Removing the n-word from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and replacing it with the word slave makes the novel easier to stomach, but that was not what Twain intended. Twain meant for the novel to make an impression on its reader by making the reader reassess his or her values through the novels choice of language. The n-word captured that by striking a nerve with moral degradation, but the words removal, however, would render all of Twains intentions useless. Despite the obvious reasons against this act of censorship, proponents for the editing of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn cite that the novel is not suitable for children and needs to be changed. They argue that children should be able to enjoy a great piece of literature without the controversy surrounding the n-word and other racial slurs. However, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is not a book meant for children; even with the n-word removed, the content in the novel such as the concept of an abusive father or the racial inequality Jim endures would be too explicit for children. It is foolish to change a work of literature for an audience that was not meant to read it. Other advocates believe that the novel should be edited not only to make it suitable for modern day classes, but also to not offend the African American community. Although people still understand the offensive nature linked with the n-word, if this is the edition taught at schools, students will not be able to fully understand the harsh and degrading world of slavery. Not only will this confuse students who are taught that slavery was brutal and immoral but this will also affect the African American community much more than the excessive use of the n-word in a historical novel would. The edited version of this book would portray an era of slavery which may have been unpleasant, but not as shocking as history might suggest. The dialogue and behavior of the characters in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, although derogatory, were common when it was written and that needs to be recognized. Taking these words out will serve to undermine the hardships and pain that African Americans have gone through. Editing this novel will inevitably take away from the message that Twain intended to relay. As a novel so highly praised as one of the greatest works of American literature for its realistic portrayal of slavery and racial inequality, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn cannot be edited; this new version will skew the perspective of slavery and downplay its harsh
for salvation. They ask how to spend the rest of their days on this planet and make their lives worthwhile. 1. The first task at hand would be to cut all familial ties and abandon all friendships. This will make parting in May of this year or December 2012 much less painful. Also, as the
In December of 2010, the Walnut Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees approved the restoration of the five furlough days for this school year. Due to the Federal Jobs Act, Diamond Bar High School reorganized the school calendar to accommodate for the favorable changes. The Federal Jobs Act provides a constructive solution for regular school days on January 14 and 18, February 18, and April 22 instead of the furlough days that had been previously planned for January 18, February 18, and April 22. The Federal Jobs Act also compensates for the furlough days that have already been taken on November 10 and 24. Due to the untimely manner of the decision to restore the furlough days, our schedule for final exams was abruptly adjusted. However, the restoration of furlough days and reinstatement of a longer year are ultimately a positive modification for both students and faculty. The new final exams schedule brought about a bustle of controversy around campus as students argued that Friday, January 14, would have been better off as a pupil-free day rather than a minimum school day. In addition, many students also believed that Tuesday, January 11, would have been more efficient as a Final Exams day. However, the extra school day allowed for more time to review and study for all of the administered exams collectively. Thus, in the long run, all of the
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additional school days should be appreciated despite the hurried and untimely rescheduling of the school calendar. The revised schedule is also a contributing factor in balancing todays poor economy. As teachers paychecks are redeemed for these four days, local economic stability increases. Though the extra few days may seem ineffective, the extra class time is also critical for teachers to balance the amount of workload given to students throughout the year. Not only is the economy given a small boost by the school days restoration but the students academic achievement is also heightened. Therefore, teachers will have more time to teach the material and students will be given more time to absorb the rigorously-given material. The rescheduling of our school calendar is a small price to pay for the fortunes of having the original furlough days back as full school days. A longer school year renders a more academically-stimulating and rewarding experience for both students and teachers. The Federal Jobs Act has provided a constructive solution to the schools performance. With the recent additions to the school year, many teachers will be open to different learning opportunities and time efficiency regarding lectures and homework assignments. Ultimately, the furlough days alteration brings money back into well-deserved teachers pockets and the depth and breadth of education back to students minds.
Its good and bad. I think its good for the teachers because they get paid more, but its bad for the students because we have longer periods without breaks. Gunnar Boleman, Junior I think its a good thing because my learning experience wont be taken away. Zuriat Iriafen, Sophomore
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I think its a good thing that teachers get to earn their money, but it can be an inconvenience for the students and their families. Bayan Mohammadi, Sophomore I dont like the restored furlough days because I lost five days of sleeping in! Phillip Lee, Freshman
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Honestly, I dont want to be at school. Im mad that they took them away, but at the same time we were losing education, which sucked. Karen Wu, Senior
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Ashley Ahn Feature Editor became. It was not that the overall flavor of the chicken was displeasing, but that the texture of the chicken was strange. Inside the delicious orange colored coating was something similar to broccoli, and although I cannot precisely say what it was, it certainly came as a surprise. Slightly discouraged by the broccoli-filled chicken, I moved on to the next dish, the Spicy General Tzos, a dish consisting of spicy mushrooms and vegetables. The mushrooms had a meat-like consistency and were actually very tasty,
Every year we make New Year resolutions to do well in school, to improve physical features, or to achieve something weve always wanted. Although we start out with the utmost positive outlook on their success, halfway through February we forget all about them, realize they are impossible, or simply stop caring. Here is what a few of our Brahmas have said about their New Year resolutions:
Most of the time, people will simply lose sight of the goal they had set at the beginning of the year. But sometimes people can forget that there was even a goal that needed to be achieved. Sometimes it takes a lot more than just determination and a good sense of what is realistic to succeed in ones resolution. When asked about her previous resolutions, sophomore Nazli Mogtehidi says, Last year? I dont even remember what my goal was for the year.
There are some students out there who actually try to follow through with their commitment. Sure, it is difcult, but a set mind can make it happen. Not only will people feel accomplished when a goal is achieved, but there can also be more benets waiting in the end. Having a prize for succeeding can really help. Junior Damien Rios says his resolution consists of better studying habits and pushing myself to do better in my studies and athletics. My future car depends on my good grades.
The Loving Hut is an all vegan restaurant that strives to provide delicious and healthy food to vegans and non-vegans alike. Despite its strange name, this restaurant goes above and beyond when providing a variety of vegan foods to choose from. Thankfully for all, there are a variety of locations across the country, serving vegan food at its best. Upon arrival, I headed straight towards the line of The Loving Hut and asked the cashier what the crowds favorite was. My answer came in the form of the buffet combo special: two
Staying positive can really affect the outcome of ones goals. This positive attitude can also affect others in their own quest for improvement. My New Years resolution is to be a better person, states freshman Ryo Kurimoto. He has no doubt in mind that he will succeed in his goal this year; he explains, Yes, it will [succeed]. Now thats being positive! Hopefully his success will inuence the resolutions of the people with whom he surrounds himself.
Some years are more successful than others. Senior Yadira Cruz had planned to be nicer to people but Cruz explains, Ive broken that rule everyday since New Years. However, in a previous year she managed to stick to her goal. One year I wanted to stop cursing. I actually pulled through with it the whole year! See? Any resolution can be achieved with determination and a set mind; sometimes all that is needed is just a little more motivation.
items with white rice and a soda for $6.50. Seeing that this would be the easiest way to taste a combination of foods that The Loving Hut offered, I decided to go with it. I was politely shown the Savory Orange Pineapple Chicken and the Spicy General Tzos. After paying for my meal and saying goodbye to my friendly cashier, I headed off towards a table to try the vegan feast in front of me. My rst bite of the chicken was fairly good, but the longer I chewed, the less pleased I
albeit just a tad too salty. The vegetables were cooked nicely and still had a healthy crunch to them. All in all, The Loving Hut is a decent restaurant to visit for a new vegan experience. There are dozens of other items on the menu from burgers to egg rolls that are sure to have that special vegan twist to them. Although the vegan lifestyle may be a difcult one to maintain, The Loving Hut makes it easy and enjoyable to keep up with the crazy eating style that it requires.
Valentines
Marcel Boubion Asst. Editorial Editor Every year, Valentines Day is loved by many and dreaded by even more. The hallmark holiday causes panic among everyone who is caught up in nding his or her special somebody to spend the day with. Planning the perfect date to make February 14 can be a night to remember c a n b e overwhelming. But, this day can still be a special time for the dateless who usually spend their Va l e n t i n e s Day moping a r o u n d , complaining to un-interested friends about not having something to do. Contrary to popular belief that Valentines Day is about spending time with a significant o t h e r, o n e can still have a good time with a couple of close friends. In fact, there are some things that could be even more fun than spending the night with a date. For instance, you could throw an Anti-Valentines party for all of your dateless friends to attend. Here are some tips for making your night a success: 1) T h r o w i n g a n A n t i Valentines Day party does not make you a bitter person. There are hundreds reasons to dislike the holiday. Give yourself a reason to bring on the hate: there is no need for the overly-romantic holiday, other than to give the greeting card industry a reason to stick their hands in our wallets and to cause mindless stress between boys and girls. 2) Decorations are a musthave, but keep them heartless. Stay away from pink and red and stick to colors that are fun, but not necessarily romantic. Try something fun like green or yellow. 3) Do you think someone might have a d a t e already? Invite them anyways. Maybe even the couples will realize that Valentines Day would be better spent at your party. 4) R e c o g n i z e t h e ridiculous. Getting stressed out over another day on the calendar is pointless. Treat it like any other day and have fun with it! Follow these four steps, and February 14 may be a day that everyone can look forward to this year.
talented toddlers today

Lea Chang Asst. Feature Editor After their 15 minutes of fame, some Disney Channel and ABC Family stars seem to have simply disappeared off the face of the planet. We have not seen Macaulay Culkin since his role as Kevin McCallister in Home Alone or Jodi Sweetin since Full House ended in 1995 after an eight-year run. However, other stars, like Stacy Ferguson, more popularly known as Fergie, and Leonardo DiCaprio have only continued to prosper and gain more popularity after their childhood fame. Well known for his shocked face in the Home Alone movie series, Culkin, who is now 30 years old, has not stood out too much recently. Most of his movies since the Home Alone been working on anything since his show Kings was canceled in July of 2009. As a child, Jodi Sweetin, better known as the girl with the quirky catchphrase, How rude! on Full House, played a number of successful roles on various shows and movies. However, after Full Houses end, Sweetin fell into a downward spiral of alcohol and drug abuse. In 2009, she wrote a book titled unSweetined that describes her struggles with her addictions. Today, she is in a happy relationship, and she gave birth to a healthy baby girl just a few months ago. Fergie, on the other hand, is one of the few child stars that continue to make it big today. the Peanuts cartoon Charlie Brown. She also starred on the childrens television show Kids Incorporated. Fergies childhood success is only surpassed by her current fame with The Black Eyed Peas. Leonardo DiCaprio, arguably one of the most successful actors of his time, also started his acting career as a child. He was involved in various television advertisements and had a number of successful roles in a few movies, like Parenthood. Many remember DiCaprio for his touching role as Jack in Titanic, and most recently as a man named Cobb, who inltrates layers of deep dreams in Inception. Today, we still have child
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Every month, we will bring you some of the most ridiculous, hilarious, at-out idiotic, and sometimes insightful things we hear around campus. So bewarewell be listening. Girl: What countries were in the American Revolution? Girl 1: Tell me something funny! Girl 2: Your life. Girl: The Petsmart hotels are only for dogs and cats, but I have a rabbit! Thats so pettist. Girl 1: Whats that language? Girl 2: Latin. Girl 1: Isnt that the same thing as Spanish? Boy: Can we truce now? Cause youre like so mean to me. Girl: I know isnt it funny? Teacher to football player: You didnt lose, you ran out of time. If you guys played like seven days straight, they would eventually pass out and you would win. Girl: Do you know where France is? Boy: You mean the one shaped like a boot? Girl: No, thats Germany. Boy: Oh yeah.
series, such as the adorable preadolescent love story My Girl, have done only reasonably well. Culkins own love story came to a screeching halt in early January, when he separated from his long-term girlfriend of eight years, Mila Kunis. Culkin has not
She is known internationally as the singer of the pop group The Black Eyed Peas. However, that is not where her voice career began. Believe it or not, Stacy Ferguson was the voice of the character Sally, Charlie Browns little sister, in
performers like Willow Smith and Dakota Fanning. Whether they live up to the expectations that past stars have set for them or go down in history as one-hit wonders is something we will be able to observe in the coming years.
Girl 1: Sorry guys, I dossed off. Girl 2: You mean dosed? Girl 3: Guys, its dozed. Girl: Im not normal. Boy: I know. Girl: If you kill me, youll be killing the entire species.
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are based off of the fairytales and even the renowned Walt Disney Pictures logo itself is a fairytale castle. Although fairy tales made the company famous, Disney decided that it was time for the spotlight to shine on the more masculine roles such as Jack Sparrow and the Toy Story stars, Buzz Lightyear and Woody. With the weak performance of the Princess and the Frog, Disney realized that they must now accomdoate the changing trends in popular culture. As a result, the original intended movie Rapunzel became Tangled, and the male co-stars role, Flynn Rider, became more emphasized to make the movie more genderneutral. The discontinuation of Disney fairy tales however, is Christine Song Asst. Business Manager It is undeniable that Disney reached its fame through its famous fairy tales. However, after 73 years of successful production after production, Disney has announced that Tangled will be its last fairy tale, going as far as to cancel The Snow Queen and Jack and the Beanstalk, which were in development. Although a fairy tale-less future is not absolutely certain, Disney currently has no plans or intentions to produce more fairytales. The magnitude of Disneys decision to discontinue fairy tale production could be assessed when taking into account that Disneys famous theme parks not its only attempt at trying to appeal to modern hype. In order to garner a larger audience, Disney took a fresh take on its Mickey Mouse role; a new game called Epic Mickey was released last fall that emphasized a darker and more mischievous side of Mickey Mouse. Although the door to future fairy tales seems to be rmly shut, Pixar Animation Studios chief Ed Catmull and director John Lasseter assure that if a new take on the Disney princesses is discovered, they may come back. However, as for now, they have no additional productions or musicals lined up. Hopefully, Disney will decide to retry its hand at fairytales; it is a legacy too well-known to let go indenitely.
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Austin Kong Asst. A&E Editor Real Art Design Group, located in Dayton, Ohio, launched a website to bring the global community together and developed an online game that is now known as The Santa Claw. Registering hundreds of players a day, The Santa Claw is a fun way to win prizes and socialize with the global community. The Santa Claw is essentially a giant claw machine that is controlled through the internet and contains winnable prizes from Santas Workshop. Real Art Design Group came up with a concept that the prizes in the machine are Santas leftover presents. If a player is successful, the winner is allowed to ship his or her prize to anywhere in the country. Unfortunately there is a line to play on the machine, which results in around eight hours of wait time. On the bright side, during this time, the website has an interactive and fun way of depicting the wait through the
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use of Facebook and Twitter. While waiting, people can chat with others waiting in line with them, and they can also dressup their own characters that represent their spot in line. These characters include a baby, Santa Claus, and penguins. They can also send messages to their friends via social networking applications on the site. The prizes are all enclosed in different colored balls with different prizes in each one. The prizes include Snuggies, skateboards, and cologne. There is a link on the website to an online store where players can buy Santa Claw merchandise, such as graphic T-Shirts and accessories. Real Art Design Group is taking the right step towards reaching a more global society. By using Facebook and Twitter, the company allows players to spread the site to their friends, thereby greatly increasing its popularity. This website is an innovative idea that may inuence other sites to follow in its footsteps.
Dunn - With -SPEED

Colene Eng Staff Writer With his plentiful bottles of paint, plethora of canvases, and millions of different-sized paintbrushes, Dan Dunn looks like any other painter in the realm of artists. However, his abstract style of painting, humorous caricatures, and oil-based paintings have already garnered much positive attention and set him apart from other artists. Dunn has further distinguished himself by creating the Paintjam, a theatrical performance in which different styles of paintings are created in mere minutes on stage to music. While receiving his education at Sam Houston State University, Dunn focused his attention mainly on watercolor and oil paintings and sometimes stretched his talents to drawings, sculptures, and even caricatures at Six Flags, Astroworld. Soon after, in 1989, Dunn decided to fully commit himself to drawing caricatures, henceforth launching his own caricature agency, Caricatures Ink. His impressive repertoire includes drawings for several esteemed people, including and found inspiration through the speed painter Danny Dent, who painted full portraits over the course of a couple songs. After went viral and received millions of hits. Because of Dunns gift of speed painting, he quickly became well-known and has been invited to showcase his extraordinary talent on numerous television shows, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Dunn has even used his newfound talent to paint various recognized people, such as Natalie Cole and Sir Richard Branson. Dunn has also often performed as an opening act of entertainment for the shows of many stars, such as Shaquille O Neil, Bill Cosby, Fergie, Chris Angel, and Taylor Swift. It is apparent that Dan Dunn is an extraordinary man with exceptional talent. He is well versed in numerous areas of art, and he continues to excel in his passion of drawing and painting. Although speed painting might not yet be as well-known as other styles of art, its eccentric style will soon be more recognizable with Dunn leading the way.
Painting in a new direction... Dunn does not paint with patience. Courtesy of www.mashpodge.com George Bush, Sting, and Joe Theisman. Unfortunately, his caricature company did not earn enough money to support his family and their needs. Dunn, as a result, looked elsewhere for a career watching Dents performance, Dunn chose to try his hand at this new area of art and ran into success at an Atlantic City stage show. Soon afterwards, one of his daughters posted the video on YouTube, where it
The Green Hornet

Jasmine Hsu Contributing Staff Writer
After its debut in Januarys Computer Electronics Show, the Wireless Audio and Video Interaction Syste Xtion, an intuitive motion entertainment device for the personal computer, is now becoming highly anticipated. Not only is this promising device coming from the digital tech giant ASUS, but it is also being developed by PrimeSense, the leaders in sense and recognition technologies and the masterminds behind the Xbox Kinect. The WAVI Xtion does away with the traditional keyboard and mouse by using two parts: the WAVI, a wireless receiver that transmits information between a PC and the television, and the Xtion, a small camera-like device that rests upon the television. While motion-sensing devices are nothing new in the world of console gaming, the WAVI Xtion plans to bring a more multimediaorientated experience to the living room by introducing gesture-
based web, music, and video generation of user interface and navigation that can be streamed consumer electronics, the WAVI from any household computer. Xtion will be hitting shelves later Ta k i n g a hint from the Kinects homebrew p o p u l a r i t y, PrimeSense i s a l s o planning to release Xtion PRO, an open smartplatform development kit that welcomes c u r i o u s developers to design programs for the Xtion, as well as the On the computer screen... comes a new motion Xtion Online sensor machine. Store, which Courtesy of www.web4.hu is essentially an application store that will this year. As the rst of its kind allow these developers to market and purpose, the WAVI Xtion their projects by exploring and will undoubtedly bring a whole expanding the Xtion. new level of immersion and Claiming to be the next practicality to multimedia.
on the persona of Bloodnofsky, wearing red attire and a gas mask. As heroes, Britt and The Green Hornet is bound Kato naturally resolve to stop to attract much attention. This the criminal mastermind and action movie, bring back order based on the to the city. 1960s radio Together, the program, stars two form an ideal Seth Rogen as duo that keeps the superhero the audience Britt Reid and entertained for Taiwanese pop hours. The star Jay Chou amalgamation as his sidekick, of action and Kato. comedy makes R o g e n this lm special plays Britt, the and different son of a recently from others. d e c e a s e d Rogen brings newspaper comedy to the publisher movie, while who inherits Katos gadgets his father s and martial arts company. Britt skills provide Partners in crime... its the Green Hornets time to shine. is a newspaper Courtesy of www.pinoytutorial.com intriguing visual publisher by day, effects. but a masked crimeghter by Britts inated ego. This must-see action and night, fighting crime as the The villain in the film, comedy lm brought non-stop Green Hornet. C h u d n o f s k y, p l a y e d b y laughter from the general Kato, the former assistant Christopher Waltz, controls all audience. It will leave many of Britts father, has two sides the crime within Los Angeles. moviegoers discussing The to his personality as well. At I n o r d e r t o b u i l d a m o r e Green Hornet for weeks to rst glance, he may seem like intimidating demeanor, he takes come.
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DB Conquers Los Altos 53-38

Rachel Halpert Asst. Sports Editor The varsity boys basketball team won its second league game, 53-38, in a home game against Los Altos High School on Friday, January 21. The win brings the Brahmas league record to 2-3 and overall record to 10-11. After the slow start in the first half, the team returned in the third quarter with increased intensity. Through the first two quarters, the team collectively missed 11 three-pointers, resulting in a 17-18 score at the half, with Los Altos in the lead. We made it a point to come out strong with good aggression, commented senior co-captain Jonathan Munoz. The Brahmas took the lead in the third quarter by scoring 20 points, putting them up by ten. Diamond Bar was eventually able to finish off the Conquerors 53-38. When a team does not play their best but still wins, it shows testimony of a good team, said coach Ty Watkins. The Brahmas managed a win even without the consistency of senior power-forward Michael Lee. They made up for the lack of offensive potency by stepping up on the defensive end. Watkins especially applauded senior Jonathan Batins leadership on the court. Batin led the team with 12 points and contributed defensively with seven rebounds. I just do what I can to make this team successful and lead us to victory, commented Batin. Freshmen starter Christian Manalo demonstrated his developed ability by contributing 11 points and a team-leading three steals. He is confident with the ball, confident on defense, and he seems like days after a tough loss against rivals Walnut High School on
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Prisca Kim Staff Writer Senior Neil Ignacio has gone above and beyond the goals of a typical high school soccer player. He not only plays for Diamond Bar High Schools soccer, but he also plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy academy team. Ignacio began playing soccer at the age of four. Like most soccer players in the United States, he started out in the American Youth Soccer Organization. From AYSO, encouraged and Tsupported him. Ignacios schedule is filled with soccer practices for both the school team and LA Galaxy. Along with practicing with the school team everyday for two and a half hours, he attends LA Galaxy practices four times a week for an hour and a half. The thing I like about playing on Galaxy is that the competition is a lot harder, which makes me want to become better, stated Ignacio. Everyone takes it seriously and everyones watching.
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mistakes and trouble on offense in the second half resulted in three goals for the Conquerors. The goals were from a throw-in, a cross, and a misplay where the ball slipped in between the goalies legs. Errors on offense plagued the Brahmas and prevented them from advancing the ball to score on the Conquerors. Overall we played good defense. We defended well, [but] there were a couple of breakdowns. Three small mistakes caused the goals, said Brummett. Although the score was in favor of Los Altos, the game could have gone either way if only the Brahmas had made the most of their scoring opportunities. Los Altos was playing tough defense, resulting in a zero point outing for Diamond Bar. It was a good battle, stated senior co-captain Stephanie Stauffer. Despite the end result, the score was not representative of the teams ability. Winning league is definitely within our reach, said senior co-captain Bianca Balassi. The Lady Brahmas have been playing well all season and their hard work has paid off with a 9-5-1 overall record.
Raiders the entire game, the Brahmas, led by sophomore Steven Goytia, exploded in the fourth quarter. Goytia scored an astounding 22 of the 26 points scored by DBHS in that quarter alone to capture the first league victory. He sunk all five of his attempted three pointers and 10 out of 11 free throws, which were crucial to the 67-60 win. T h e Brahmas are focused on the ultimate goal of making it to the California Interscholastic Federation. They will get this chance as the restart of the league rotation begins today against D i a m o n d Ranch. The first time the two Diamond schools played each other was on Wednesday January 5, in a game in which DB lost 57-54 by a gameUp in the air... Players from both teams get ready to vie for the rebound. winning threeLaura Moffitt pointer at the an experienced veteran on the Wednesday, January 12, the buzzer. Hopefully, the Brahmas court, said Watkins. Brahmas faced Rowland High will redeem themselves at Earlier in the season, two School. Despite trailing the todays home game.
courtesy of thegalaxyacademy.com he moved onto play with the Stampede Football Club at the Premiere level. He most recently has been playing in the LA Galaxy A c a d e m y, the youth program affiliated with the professional team that trains players who show the potential of playing professional. In January 2010, Ignacio was scouted to try out for the team. On top of that, Ignacio has travelled to Argentina, England, Costa Rica, and Spain to play soccer. Nevertheless, he would not be as successful without the help of his club coach, who has constantly Ignacio has high hopes for his soccer career after high school and eventually hopes to play in England against the best of the best. When I go back after high school season, Im going to get to practice with the professional team, with [Landon] Donovan and [David] Beckham, commented Ignacio. Laura Moffitt At first glance, Ignacio may seem like a small forward on the high school soccer team, but he definitely makes his presence known on the field with his bursting speed and precise ball control. His soccer talents will undeniably
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Winston Cho Staff Writer The Diamond Bar girls soccer team lost to Los Altos High School on Friday, January 20, by a score of 3-0. This loss dropped the teams overall record to 9-5-1 and league record to 3-1-1. Coming into the match, the team knew that it was not going to be easy to hand the Conquerors their first loss of the season. Through solid defense in the first half, the Lady Brahmas finished the half 0-0. Despite the players best effort in the first half, defensive
After its season last year, in which the team lost all but one game, the team captains took it upon themselves to have a breakout season this year. With a new head coach and a renewed drive to win, the team sits second place in league with a 3-1-1 record. Brummetts and assistant coach Matt Murphys experience as college soccer players may have helped the team in its recent run of success. They now expect to make the playoffs. The Lady Brahmas next game is tomorrow, January 27, against the Bonita High School Bearcats.
Athlete of the Month:

Brandon Huang
Rachel Halpert Asst. Sports Editor Senior Brandon Huang, a dedicated two-year member of the varsity basketball team, is a successful student-athlete at Diamond Bar High School. He balances the demanding schedule of basketball in the winter, varsity tennis in the spring, and Hoops for Hope year round, all while maintaining a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Basketball is one of the most important aspects of Huangs life. [Basketball is] part of who I am; I can always lean on it when other things in life arent going well. Its a life-crutch, stated Huang. He began playing recreational basketball at an early age, but it wasnt until eighth grade that he began playing competitively. He credits his exposure to basketball to a little plastic toy hoop from his childhood and witnessing his dad regularly watching the sport on television. He is also a three-year varsity boys tennis player. He plays tennis because it is fun and mentally stimulating, though basketball is much closer to his heart. When I play basketball it literally feels like nothing else matters, said Huang, summarizing his love for the sport. Becoming a twosport varsity player is not accomplished easily. Throughout the journey, Huang has encountered many lessons that he applies to life outside of sports. Hard work definitely pays off, commented Huang. He keeps this in mind while managing his four Advance Placement classes: Statistics, Psychology, English Language, and Physics C. In order to compensate for his daily academic challenges, he must sacrifice other things in his life to make time. Prioritizing is extremely important to success, added Huang. Furthermore, Huang utilizes his enthusiasm for basketball to help give back to others. He is the founder and president of Hoops for Hope. He wanted to foster the basketball community at DBHS and give people who cant make the [school] team, a chance to play basketball. This club raises money for various charities by holding basketball tournaments for anyone who wants to sign up, and they play for fun. In his free time, he spends community service hours volunteering for a local youth basketball league. As for his post-high school education, he applied to 12 universities around the country, many of which are well-known and impressive. He intends to pursue either biomedical engineering or general engineering. Most importantly, he plans to continue to play basketball after high school. Huang certainly has a lot on his plate, but by achieving allaround success, he is expected to go far in life. He is a valued student-athlete who has been inspirationally guided through life by his favorite quote: Dream as if youll live forever. Live as if youll die today.
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DBHS Wrestling Takes Down Rowland 66-12

Christine Song Asst. Business Manager On the third league match of the season, the Diamond Bar wrestling team scored a decisive win against the Rowland Raiders on Thursday, January 20, by a score of 66-12. This brings the Brahmas league record to an undefeated 3-0. The match started off with the 119-pound weight class. However, the Raiders forfeited the first two matches, giving the Brahmas an early 12-0 lead. Then, the Brahmas and the Raiders each won one match, with the Brahmas winning in the 130s class and the Raiders winning in the 135s class. Later, senior Ben Hong pulled an impressive win by pinning his opponent 36 seconds into the match. Added with a twopoint near-fall, his score of 8-0 brought the Brahmas up to a 24-6 lead. Following Hong was senior Shane Lee, who battled through the match and managed to pin his opponent in the second round after numerous takedowns, nearfalls, and escapes. Lee also won his match 8-0, giving the Brahmas an overall 30-6 lead. Senior Andre Bonafe also managed a win after an intense match. Throughout the first period, Bonafe had one takedown, a three- and then two-point near-fall, one reversal, and finally another three-point near-fall. Rather than winning by a pin, Bonafe pulled another three-point near-fall, thus gaining a 15-0 technical victory in the third round. Senior captain Kevin Kim won his match 12-4, with a second period pin in the 171-pound weight class, and at 12-1, senior captain Dennis Ruan in the 189-pound weight class, also won his match after a series of takedowns, near-falls, and escapes. Nevertheless, Kim felt he could do better saying, I dont think I was in shape for the last match. I think I was a little too tired, but next week Ill be better. Junior Troy Lanning in the 215s and senior Nathan Penticoff in the 285s both won their respective matches with quick pins. Senior captain Brian Ryu was unable to compete because of an injured knee, but he will be playing in the league championships next week against Walnut. Rowland finally managed to score another win by the time junior Nathan Pike took to the mat. After scoring one takedown and two three-point near falls, Pike managed to pin his opponent down with a 51-second pin, ending the night with an impressive final score of 66-12.
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Pinning down the victory... Senior captain Dennis Ruan holds down his opponent after a succesful takedown. Coach Scott Usher was quite proud of his wrestlers: I felt that our team was ready to wrestle. Were prepared for league championships, and this was our best final score. Diamond Bars next match is at home on Thursday, January 27, against the Walnut Mustangs. This final league match will determine the champions of the Hacienda League. I think that well have a great chance when we get out there if we do what we did this week, and
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if we wrestle hard. Well give it our best and hopefully come out victorious and take home the league championship this year, commented Usher.
Boys Soccer Falls in Overtime

Austin Kong Asst. A&E Editor In a heated match, the Diamond Bar varsity boys soccer team came up short in the home game against Los Altos on Thursday, January 20, making its league record 3-2. In the beginning of the first half, neither team managed to score a goal. However, around the 20-minute mark, sophomore Kase Vollebregt managed to draw a foul against Los Altos for a push in the back, providing a free kick for the Brahmas. Ignacio took the free kick and connected with sophomore Gabriel Brown, who headed the ball into the back of the net to take the 1-0 lead. The score remained unchanged during the remainder of the half. The Brahmas entered the second half trying to increase their lead. We played really [well]. We were the first to the ball. We [continued] to win balls in the air and play well in the second half, commented senior captain Adam Camacho. Los Altos answered back and during one of its offensive plays, senior Brahma goalkeeper Michael Luzzi was given a yellow card for colliding with a Los Altos player in attempt to defend the goal, and the Conquerors were subsequently awarded a penalty kick. Junior Jullian Sanchez substituted in as goalkeeper in place of Luzzi before the PK. Los Altos scored on the penalty, tying the game at 1-1. The Conquerors scored another goal with around 15 minutes remaining to give them their first lead of the game. With seconds left to play, the Brahmas had one last chance to score. On a cross, senior Adam Kashe headed the ball into the back of the net, forcing the game into overtime. Both teams had two 10-minute halves in overtime to try to win the game. After losing the ball at midfield, a Los Altos striker managed to get a shot off and score, stealing the victory from the Brahmas. The final score was 3-2 Los Altos. [We had to] score a goal and not give up. We needed to get back and play defense and not lose the ball with one minute left in the game, commented head coach Kemp Wells. Despite this loss, the Brahmas expect to increase their winning record at tomorrows match at Bonita High School. With the current standings in league, the Brahmas are only a few games away from taking first place.
Girls Basketball Turns Game Around in Fourth

Winston Cho Staff Writer The varsity girls basketball team beat the Los Altos Conquerors on Friday, January 21, 46-44. This victory extended the Lady Brahmas overall record to 10-7 and league record to 1-2. The Lady Brahmas came into the game without a league victory and knew the game was crucial to get back on track. The team played solid defense in the first half and were only down by one at halftime. However, the third quarter was disastrous, as Diamond Bar was held scoreless because of several missed layups and freethrows. Facing an elevenpoint deficit starting the fourth, the Lady Brahmas knew they had to get back to playing tough defense and execute on offense. As time was running out, head coach Tony McCabe went back to a full court press with 2:15 left to force turnovers. We did not quit. We were down 14 with 2:15 left, [but] this team did not quit, said McCabe. Senior co-captain
This team did not quit.
Nicole Woo hit a three-pointer in the last seconds of the game to give the Lady Brahmas a 45-44 lead. Then, following a critical free-throw made by senior co-captain Unique Norway, senior co-captain Ifeoma Kpaduwa stole the ball to prevent a potential gamewinning or tying shot. The seniors stepped up. We had great play from the seniors to close the game, said coach McCabe. Trailing throughout three quarters, the team outscored
Los Altos 22-9 in the fourth quarter. Sophomore Yewande Alabi was especially clutch, scoring 14 of her 16 total points and grabbing 10 of her 16 rebounds in the last quarter. I had good defense and rebounds and had key baskets at the end of the fourth, said Alabi. The frontrunners in the Hacienda league are Diamond Ranch and Bonita, both of which are undefeated in league, and the Lady Brahmas are vying for third with West Covina. Diamond Bars next game will be away on Thursday, January 28, against Bonita High School.

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VOLUME XXIX, ISSUE IV

The Bulls Eye

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL

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Eye of the Editors

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