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hat started out as a light dusting of snow on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 turned into nearly 4 ½ inches of snow by the next day. The Salem-Keizer School District along with other surrounding school districts closed schools, cancelling several activities planned for the weekend of Feb. 7-8 including the King of Hearts dance. The dance has been rescheduled from Feb. 28. Treacherous roads made travel limited. As a result of weather conditions the City of Salem mandated that vehicles be equiped with traction tires or chains until noon on Sunday, Feb. 8. Many people suffered from ‘cabin fever,’ restlessness due to confinement indoors. Cabin fever moved South Salem students Mikela Rayburn ‘14 and Camille Barisin ‘14 to record several songs including an improvised cover of “Falling Slowly” by Once.
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ver dreamed of being published or seeing your artwork in print? Now you can enter your work into the INK Literary and Art Magazine. Early submissions will be accepted until Feb. 24, while regular submissions will be accepted until March 3. Early submissions will be entered into a drawing to win one of 20 gift certificates for a free 16 oz. Jamba Juice drink.
The INK publication will be available online April 7 at Clypian.com and printed copies will be avaliabe on April 25 in conjunction with the April paper of the Clypian. Make sure submissions include your name, grade, title of piece, and medium. Writings may not exceed 500 words, and photos must include a caption. For electronic submissions, email clypian@ southsaxons.com or visit Clypian.com.
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2014 March Conferences HAYLEY EMORY / Reporter
education and schools. The school is communicating to families [about] House Bill pring conferences will be held on 2220 proficiency; it’s just not about letter March 20, 2014, and unlike regular grades anymore,” said Principal David conferPhelps. ences will aim to This is the right work for the fuThis bill foinform parents cuses primarily on ture of education and schools. of student student achieveThe school is communicating achievement. ment and profito families [about] House Bill 2220 This change ciency. Students proficiency; it’s just not about letter is a result of will no longer House Bill 2220, grades anymore,”said Principal David take Oregon passed in 2011 Assessment of Phelps. by the Oregon Knowledge and Legislature, which directs districts to reSkills (OAKS), unless their teacher wants port student achievement. At least once them to. a year, schools are required to provide Beginning with the class of 2016, parents with a report on their student’s students will take new Smarter Balance performance based on Oregon State exams, which require students to explain standards. their answers with reasoning, instead of t “This is the right work for the future of multiple choice format.
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February/March 2014 Events
Feb. 17th No School, President’s Day March 7th No School, Grading Day March 20th/21st No School, Parent Conferences March 24-28th No School, Spring Break March 31st No School, Furlough Day
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to support my family,” said Bliss who works to help support his family. Raising the minimum wage is done ffective Jan. 1, the Oregon miniin the interest of “living wages.” This mum wage is $9.10 an hour, a raise means that a person who makes $15 from the previous rate of $8.95. an hour and works full time should be In 2007, the minimum wage was $7.80, able to sustainably live, pay bills, grow so over the last seven years it has only and thrive as an individual or a fambeen raised by $1.30, while inflation has ily. The existing minimum wage keeps risen faster. Many students at South do most workers below not think that that is the poverty level, enough of an increase. “I don’t think a 15 cent and workers must “I don’t think a 15 raise is that big of a apply for food stamps cent raise is that big deal, however I’ll take and government of a deal, however I’ll assistance, including anything I can get,” said take anything I can health care. Elliot Bliss ‘15. get,” said Elliot Bliss Families every‘15. where are struggling. However, Seattle For teens with school and after school has taken the opposite approach. In activities, it is already hard enough to the last month, the city has looked fit homework in, let alone a job. The into raising minimum wage to $15 an raise in Seattle is currently targethour. Supporters argue that the raise ing employees of the Seattle-Tacoma would lift thousands of families out of poverty. On the other hand, opponents International Airport. Although the push for a higher minimum wage has say, if employers were required to pay only been voted on for SeaTac, it is only their employees $15 an hour, businessthe beginning of a movement aimed es would not hire as many people. at higher minimum wages. Supporters “Balance between school and work hope that the SeaTac increase will spur is pretty good, I could benefit from competition between employers, and working less so I could work on school more stores will follow suit. more, but the pay just isn’t enough
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news Food Companies Cutting Calories Typical Portion Sizes
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CASSIE RAMBEAU / News Editor
he prevalence of obesity in America has nearly tripled in the last 40 years. Consumers of high-profile food products have complained about how portion sizes are continuously getting larger, and how growing portions are a factor in the weight gain epidemic. As of 2010, many popular food brands such as Kellogg’s, Coca Cola, Pepsi and Hershey’s participated in a pledge to cut up to 250 million calories out of their products every year. They were challenged to do this by the Robert Wood Johnson foundation, a research organization with the goal of improving health in America. “If major food companies cut out calories from their
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If major food companies cut out calories from their food and drinks, I think it will decrease obesity in this country because people will be able to eat and drink everything they like, but it will have less calories,” said Jasmine Scott ‘16. food and drinks, I think it will decrease obesity in this country because people will be able to eat and drink everything they like, but it will have less calories,” said Jasmine Scott ‘16. These efforts are visible in the packaging of popular
Bush Barn Art Center Features New Exhibit: Curios & Curiosities
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food brands. Many have cut their calories by marketing smaller portions, fat-free or lower calorie options and producing healthier alternatives, including baked instead of fried foods. Market studies have even shown that healthier products have had higher sales than the unhealthy options. “I think this idea is great. People will start to gradually have healthier lifestyles because of this change,” said Rachel Scheuermann ‘16. So far, the food industry has cut almost four times as many calories that they had pledged at the beginning of the campaign, and it is estimated by the Robert Wood Johnson foundation that they will cut 1.5 trillion calories by 2015.
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he Bush Barn Art Center is currently featuring an exhibition of artifacts, collections and art installations honoring the Wunderkammer revival that will be on display until Feb. 22. “Wunderkammer,” literally means ‘Wonder Chamber’ in German and is used to describe the art of creating collections of scientific or otherwise interesting specimens and artifacts. A similar phrase used for this art is ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’. These wonder chambers were originally large rooms full of tagged and inventoried taxidermy animals, dried plants, preserved insects, art, antiques or other interesting objects that scholars or collectors would learn about and study. The curator of the exhibition at Bush Barn, Catherine Alexander, said, “Cabinets of curiosity used to be enormous rooms that you could walk into with the person who had been collecting all of those years.” A large portion of the contributions are from the Mount Angel Abbey Museum. The college and seminary that were founded at the Mount Angel Abbey in 1888 began the collection of interesting specimens and objects. Much of the collection originated mostly from monks who had moved or died and left their few worldly possessions and collections behind. In 1926, a catastrophic fire wiped out the majority of the collected artifacts. However, shortly thereafter, the museum began receiving donations from other museums and private collectors in response to the lost artifacts, including a large donation from the Smithsonian in New York. The original arrangement of the Abbey Museum was more like a Cabinet of Curiosities than the standard series of rooms with glass display cases and name tags; any visitor could walk in to feel and interact with the artifacts. Brother Andre Love, curator of the museum, said, “it was beautiful—it was a
microcosm of the universe.” The current exhibition at the Bush Barn also includes many art pieces that are demonstrative of the beauty of the Wunderkammer revival. Several artists came together to show their skills in all mediums, putting together their personal ‘wunderkammer’ using everything from memories and childhood memorabilia, to painted macaroni sculptures and book manuscripts dipped in thick layers of wax. Though they may sound like odd additions to the exhibition, the various art pieces invoke the power behind observation, collecting and the passage of time. The weekend of Feb 1-2, a similar event called “Curious Gallery” was held at the Portland DoubleTree hotel, also celebrating the Wunderkammer revival. Attendees participated in workshops such as figure drawing, listened to presentations from Oregon’s Fish and Wildlife services, watched tribal bellydancers, and perused the mercantile for items usable in terrariums and collections as well as art and wearable fancies. Lupa, the mononymous founder of Curious Gallery, author of several books on shamanism and owner of a neo-pagan crafts business, The Green Wolf, said, “Curious Gallery is a two-day arts festival celebrating the wunderkammer revival. We offer an opportunity for those interested in cabinets of curiosity and their contents to share knowledge and resources. More importantly, we want to inspire attendees to create or expand their own personal museums and to gain a greater understanding of the world through the microcosm of their collections.” For more information on the Curios & Curiosities event, go to the Salem Art Association website at www.salemart.org or at the Bush Barn Art Center in nearby Bush Park. More information on upcoming Curious Gallery events is also available at www. curiousgallerypdx.com.
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Disneyland Trackers Greet Guests with New Technology
Superintendant Search Continues
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alt Disney Resorts has come up with a brand new way for customers to experience the Magic of Disney. Starting Jan. 2014, visitors to the Disney World Resort in Florida began receiving a “MagicBand.” Completely wireless with a built-in-battery, it is a disposable bracelet worn throughout the Disney trip, to be used as a theme park ticket, room key, and PhotoPass card. It even has access to selective FastPass+ selections. Inside the MagicBand is a tracker, giving Disney workers the ability to know the location of the band wearer and where they have visited. This will be used for employees to know which rides or events are the most popular. The trackers will also be used for guests to see how close they are to Disney charac-
ters around the park as well. “I think it’s good that the trackers have been put in the MagicBand because it will make it much more convenient to find someone who has gotten lost,” said Amanda Ambriz ‘16. The MagicBand is only one aspect of Disney’s new technology: MyMagic+. Made up of the MagicBand, the My Disney Experience website/app and FastPass+, the MyMagic+ experience will give guests a more hands on and personalized visit. “If it serves as tickets it’d be a lot more convenient for the visitors just having to wear it,” said Valeria Ramirez ‘16. Guests will be able to use FastPass+ to book dining reservations and reserve times for rides and attractions all over the Disney resorts, giving visitors the freedom to change their plans spontaneously and easily.
South Welcomes Dustin Purnell as Assistant Principal
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fter 36 years, Sandra Husk is no longer the superintendent of the Salem-Keizer School District. Husk left the district on Dec. 31 and became the CEO of Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). “I am going to miss seeing the students and being a part of the Salem-Keizer community. I am honored and excited to be the CEO for AVID,” said Husk. Her advice for the new superintendent is, “Enjoy the great leaders, students, teachers, and parents in this school district. They care deeply about learning and achieving great things. I hope you have as much fun and satisfaction out of the position that I did.”
Dr. Paula Radich will serve as interim superintendent until June 30, while the Salem-Keizer School Board searches for a permanent replacement. The school board is currently looking for someone one with strong leadership skills in previous positions, specifically in educational settings. According to a publication on the District website, the applicant, “must have the leadership skills required to respond to the challenges presented by an ethnically and culturally diverse community and has a vision for meeting the requirements of college and career readiness for students.” The School Board also requires that he or she have high levels of self-confidence and optimism, and model high standards of integrity and personal performance.
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s of last week, South Salem High has a new Assistant Principal, Dustin Purnell. Purnell was previously an Assistant Principal at North Valley High School, located in Grants Pass, for two years. “I’m very excited to be at South!” Purnell said. Prior to working at North Valley, Purnell taught in Salem for several years. He and his family enjoyed Salem, and
decided to come back. “South is a great school and has a rich tradition of success in the classroom, in athletics, and in co-curricular clubs and activities, and I’m looking forward to being a part of it,” said Purnell. In his free time, Purnell likes to watch his children play sports including soccer, little league, and basketball. Purnell has even coached some of the sports listed above.
he class of 2015 will be the last class to take the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) test. Instead, the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) will be required for high school students in the Salem-Keizer School District. In recognition of the The National Governors Association (NGA) decision, students in every state are required to meet Common Core Standards instead of individual state tests. Although the the NGA said that students in every state should take the SBAC or the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers test (PARCC), states are still not required to enforce these new tests. Oregon chose to adopt the SBAC.
“Some students will love it and some will not,” said Thomas Rommel, South Salem High School’s Assistant Principal. Similar to OAKS testing, the SBAC will also play a role in determining if students will graduate. However, this does not mean that the test will be the same as the OAKS tests, in fact the SBAC only covers math and language arts. The science test will remain in its current form. The SBAC test will be longer, and can only be taken once during a student’s junior year. “I am not looking forward to this new test because i feel it unnecessary, and I hope it changes back.” Said Andres Cruz, ‘14. To get a closer look at what the SBAC will entail visit www.smarterbalanced.org for a practice test and other information.
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Gym Comparison: Courthouse vs. PhysiQ Fitness
PhysiQ Fitness Gym sign. Photo by CHLOE CURTIS.
“We are hoping to get more classes, I really feel this gym is better. It’s way cheaper, especially for families,” t is not too late to get started on your New Year’s reso- said Hake. A new class called the Q max theater was recently addlutions. Recently, several Salem gyms have opened, ined. The theater has treadmills and a variety of workout cluding PhysiQ Fitness. PhysiQ Fitness opened on Jan. machines available for personal use. In addition to work23 and is located at 4825 Commercial St. SE. out equipment, the theater also features a twelve foot PhysiQ includes almost 20,000 square feet of free projection screen complete with weights and hydromassage beds, surround sound, screening the lat“We are hoping to get more as well as tanning beds and a smoothie bar, but the best part classes, I really feel this gym est movies (G-PG13). Unlike PhysiQ, the Courthouse are the prices. The basic packis better. It’s way cheaper, Gym, offers many classes like age is priced at $10 a month and especially for families,” said Group Power, Water Aerobics and the deluxe package, including a Cassandra Hake, employee Club Dance. plethora of extra items and deals The prices at the Courthouse inof PhysiQ Fitness. are priced at $20 a month. clude a basic monthly membership Hydromassage beds and tanof $15 plus $8 every visit after that. ning beds come free with the $20 A middle-ground “anytime” memdeluxe package. bership that is limited to one club costs $59 a month. A “Hydromassage beds are a bed you lay on, fully clothed, premium package with use of all clubs costs $75 and inand from underneath the bed you control the pressure of cludes two free guest passes. the water and where it hits you on your body,” said CasWhile gyms offer an abundance of beneficial programs, sandra Hake, PhysiQ employee. the most important part of any workout routine is to be When asked about equipment, Cassandra said that Phactive and focus on being healthy. Whether it is using siQ will replace their equipment every three years to enweights while watching a movie, or doing Group Power sure that quality is maintained. at the Courthouse, exercise is one of the most important The downside to gyms like this is that there are not things anyone can do for their body. Along with eating many group exercise activities. PhysiQ also does not inhealthy, make getting into shape part of being healthy to clude a large gym for activities like basketball, frisbee, and celebrate the New Year. rock climbing. However, PhysiQ does offer Zumba classes, personal trainers and other core exercises.
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Club Dance Club Dance offers real hip hop moves in a way that works your body to it is full potential. Strengthening your legs with every step and your core with every chest pop, your heart rate will go through the roof. Plus some added benefits of the class include aerobic and endurance. The best part is that the lights are turned off and they use a colored disco light and a stage spotlight so that people do not need to worry about being embarrassed. “Sometimes it can take up to a couple of months to choreograph one of our dances, but, sometimes I will be up until midnight or one in the morning just making up the choreography to try out in class the next day,” said Wesley Torresdal, an instructor at the Courthouse.
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Wesley Torresdal Courthouse instructor at a Club Dance. Photo by CHLOE CURTIS.
Is Snapchat Secure?
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s of 2011, Snapchat, the photo-sharing app for smartphones, has compiled millions of users data. While most of users believe the app provides a safe way to share photos that quickly disappear, a recent security breach has changed many the view of many users. On Jan. 1, this app’s privacy claim was broken and the usernames and partially-redacted phone numbers of 4.6 million Snapchat users were released onto the Internet. When setting up an account for Snapchat, a user is prompted to put in their phone number. This allows users to use the ‘Find Friends’ function, connecting users with people on their contact list that also have the app. Because of the hack, Snapchat has recently let users opt-out of this feature so that they cannot be found via phone number. Despite being hacked, Snapchat continues to state that user information is confidential. According to Snapchat’s privacy policy, “We may retain certain information as required by law,
for legitimate business purposes, or as part of our regular retention practices. We may also retain cached or archived copies of information about you for a certain period of time.” This has led some users to believe that the app is tracking people by phone number. Currently, Snapchat tracks users’ locations for the same reasons state in the privacy policy. In early 2013, Forbes business reported that photos shared over Snapchat can be easily retrieved with minimal technical knowledge. As proven by a man who hacked the database in Jan. 2014, Snapchat’s information is not well protected. However, Snapchat’s privacy policy states, “We take reasonable measures to help protect information about you from loss, theft, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction.” Snapchat has taken security precautions so this sort of hack does not happen again, but the state of security and the policy is continually changing. The CEO of Snapchat has spoken against those who blame the company for the hacking
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Four Year Schools vs. Community College RACHAL MEZA ROJAS / Editor-in-Chief
Willamette University and Chemeketa Community College signs. Photos by Rachal Meza Rojas.
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fter high school, the next “My number one piece of step for many students is advice would be to not make to pursue a post-secondthat decision before you need to. ary education. But how does one I would encourage every student go about to interchoosing nalize the My number one piece of a tradimessage advice would be to not make and identity tional that decision before you four-year that they school as are college need to. I would encourage opposed material,” every student to internalize to a comsaid Joshua the message and identity that munity Bilbrew, they are college material,” said college? program Joshua Bilbrew, program direcFirst of director of all, there Willamette tor of Willamette Academy. are many Academy, factors a college that play into picking out the access program at Willamette best college tailored to one’s University. needs, including the types of maOne of the biggest differences jors available, prestige or reputa- between a community college tion of the school, location, size, and a four-year school is the cost selectivity, support services of tuition. But as Bilbrew points offered to students, diversity out, applying to schools should of the student body, sports and be one’s first priority because it activities available and cost. is impossible to know how much Deciding what one wants out financial aid may be available of their college experience is a to an individual until financial great starting point. Even if one aid packages are received. does not know what they want While community colleges may to do in life, colleges are debe more affordable in terms of signed to help students be suctuition costs, private four year cessful and earn a degree based institutions tend to have more on their interests. So, when it funds available and can provide comes down to the nitty gritty, more generous financial aid to how does one decide to attend a students. four-year school or a community Another thing to note is that college? community colleges are consid-
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ered two-year institutions and therefore tend to offer limited curriculums. Unless one desires specific job training for a technical or vocational career, at some point a student will have to transfer to another college. However, many students find that community college credits are not always transferable to four year schools. In the long run this means that students who choose to go to community college need to be extra mindful of what classes they are taking so that they can avoid having to pay for classes not recognized by four year institutions. Besides tuition, another difference between four-year institutions and community colleges is academics. Four-year schools are designed to expose students to a variety of coursework. This means students are required to take general education courses, typically for the first two years before focusing on a specific major. For students that have yet to determine what they would like to study, community colleges allow students to more freely explore various majors without the added pressure of cost. Another thing to consider is atmosphere. Compared to traditional four year schools, community colleges often lack an authentic college vibe filled with
school spirit, dorm life, student colleges tend to offer classes organizations, sports teams, with fewer students and flexand other extracurricular activiible schedules, well-suited to ties. This means that four year students that plan on working schools have more residential in addition to attending school. and co-curricular opportunities. Community colleges also have “You’re more likely to make significantly lighter course loads connections as a first year than traditional four year schools student [at a four year school]. that push students to work hard Whether that’s writing for the academically. student newspaper or being inIn considering the admissions volved with campus government process, community colleges you’ll have more opportunities also have more lenient admisto make connections early,” said sions criteria than traditional Pamela Filbert, South’s ASPIRE four-year institutions. This means coordinathat stuYou’re more likely to make tor. dents have Filthe opporconnections as a first year bert also student [at a four year school]. tunity to impointed prove their Whether that’s writing for the out that academic student newspaper or being instudents track record volved with campus government if they were interested in unable to you’ll have more opportunities leaderto make connections early,” said achieve ship roles Pamela Filbert, South’s ASPIRE desirable need grades in coordinator. experihigh school ence to and later assume those types of positransfer to a four-year institutions. Therefore it is beneficial tion. for students to attend four year Overall, choosing between a schools to have better networkcommunity college and four-year ing opportunities. institution is no easy feat. In the Four year institutions also ofend, what matters is making a fer more academic opportunities decision that will meet most of for students, including research one’s needs. Either way, pursuand internships. Compared to ing a post-secondary education is larger public schools, community a step in the right direction.
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A Guide to Upcoming Movies of 2014
March 21 - Divergent
Divergent takes place in a dystopian future where people are segregated based on their personality types. Shailene Woodley plays Tris Prior the main character who is Divergent, a person who does not fit into any of the factions and whose difference puts her life at risk. It only gets worse when she finds out of a conspiracy to get rid of all Divergents.
May 2 - The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Andrew Garfield plays Peter Parker, and must now face Electro and The Rhino as Spider-Man in the sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man. Peter Parker is in love with Gwen Stacy and breaks the promise he made to stay away. Dane Dehaan will play a returning character Harry Osborn, an old friend of Peter’s. Peter must face the new villains and keep his loved ones safe while uncovering more about his past.
April 4
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Feb. 14 - Endless Love
Looking for a romantic movie on Valentine’s Day? Endless Love is the movie to see. It features Alex Pettyfer and Gabriella Wilde as a couple that begins a reckless love affair against the wishes of their parents.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier takes place in the modern world that Captain America is still getting used to. Chris Evans will play Captain America again, in this sequel to the Avengers. He will face a new enemy, the Winter Soldier, with help from The Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and a new character, The Falcon (Anthony Mackie).
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June 13 - 22 Jump Street
The comedy film 21 Jump Street comes back with another hilarious movie, 22 Jump Street. Officers Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) return to fight crime as undercover cops in college. Jenko finds someone who he really connects with in the football team and Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene. This will question their partnership and if they can really trust each other to work together, hopefully college can change them in to real men and learn to solve things out.
August 15 - The Giver
The Giver is based on the book “The Giver” by Lois Lowry, which takes place in a dystopian future where everyone is extremely equal. Brenton Thwaites will play the main character Jonas that has to endure society while also learning memories and becoming The Giver. As Jonas learns more about his society’s past, what he experiences will push him to make a life or death decision.
November 21 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 is the first half of the last film on the Hunger Games book trilogy. Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) after having survived the Hunger Games twice is still not safe. The Capitol is angry because Katniss has become a symbol of rebellion and the districts have started to fight back.
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valentine’s day special 1. BUY A STUFFED ANIMAL
Not everyone is paired up on Valentine’s Day; and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Valentine’s Day is about enjoying the company of others, but when going solo, the best way to celebrate the holiday is to enjoy your own company, and to honor your independence with inexpensive rewards:
Get yourself a huge teddy bear to have a companion of your own this Valentine’s Day. Any stuffed animal can suffice, even a giraffe. Why have a romantic meal with another person when you can have a romantic meal with you and your stuffed animal?
2. MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR ONE
How to be Independent on Valentine’s Day NICHELE HERNDON / Photographer Photos courtesy of NICHELE HERNDON.
4. HANG WITH FRIENDS THAT ARE ALSO SINGLE
Hang out with friends that are also single. Being independent does not mean you will always be alone, so make memories with friends. Go bowling, or just have a friend night. Watch movies, go out to dinner or just stay at hom and have your own little party. Better yet, invite old friends you have not been in contact with for a while and redefine what it means to have a “group date.”
Take yourself to Olive Garden and have a dinner of endless breadsticks or endless salad. Take yourself anywhere for that matter. Buffalo Wild Wings, Red Robin and even Taco Bell are all valid places to go to eat. You can even bring a friend for a friend date.
3. TAKE YOURSELF TO A MOVIE
Take yourself to the movies. Go to a romance flick, a comedy, or an action/adventure movie. If interested in a comedy, go see “About Last Night,” or if you are into action and adventure, go see “Vampire Academy.” You don’t need to be in a relationship to see a movie; go have fun by yourself and indulge in a large bucket of popcorn. For a cheaper alternative, have a movie night at your house with junk food like ice cream and pizza.
LAST MINUTE VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS DELIA RODRIGUEZ / Reporter It is never too late to show someone If time is a factor, here are some ute gifts that are both quick and will ensure that your crush is left
you care. last-mineasy and swooning.
SELECT DIFFICULTY EASY MODE Lebkuchen cookies are the German form of gingerbread cookies, shaped in large hearts that can be decorated for someone special. It would take no more than an hour to bake, and your lover ought to be stunned by the time and effort you put into making them something as sweet as a Lebkuchen cookie. You can also add creative designs and write a sweet German saying. Go to page 9 of this issue for the recipe and more information on Lebkuchen cookies.
Tonight, invite your crush over and pick up a takeand-bake pizza to cook at home, or better yet, order one. If you have a karaoke machine, great! If you need one, stop at Walmart and buy one. Karaoke machines at Walmart sell for $50 and up. Jam out while munching on pizza rather than giving your date traditional roses and a box of chocolates.
A fancy dinner can be done in a couple hours! Invite your lover over and surprise them with a three course meal. Buy a ready made ceasar salad from the grocery store for a first course, a box of pasta and some garlic bread for the main dish. For dessert make sure to buy some premade cookie dough. You can bake the whole package in 15 minutes or less and serve freshly made cookies to finish off the meal. Add details such as flowers or a nice table cloth with a candle for an extra romantic touch.
Ice skating is a cute, unique idea that your crush will find sweeter than anything. The Lloyd Center Mall Ice Rink offers ice skating for all ages. Take them on a date, or give them the experience of learning how to skate. For private lessons, call the Lloyd Center Mall at 503-288-6073. Prices start at $10. If you’re looking for a gift certificate to give your lover, the Lloyd Center Ice Rink offers a 7-week class, with prices starting at $89.
Book a session at one of the three paintball centers in Salem, OR. War Paint International is located on Portland Rd. Call (503) 585-9477 or go to their website, www.warpaintpb.com. Kee Action Sports is located near Portland Rd by the Oregon School for the Deaf. Their phone number is (503) 362-4999 and their website is www.keeactionsports.com. Salem is Extreme Velocity is also a good place to go and features an airsoft supply store in addition to a paintball center. Call (503) 581-1177 or go to www.extreme-velocity. com for more info.
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Valentine’s Day Around The World
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hen it comes to Valentine’s Day symbols, most Americans are accustomed to hearts, chocolate, and red and pink. The day of appreciation and affection began in early 14th century Europe but eventually made its way to nearly every continent, and every country has created its own traditions. Valentine’s Day traditions in Russia are similar to those of the United States. There are holiday sales, an exchange of cards and gifts, and romantic dates. “It’s not a very popular holiday [in Russia], but we host a disco at a friend’s house and get gifts from our boyfriends,” said Oksana Duskin ‘15, who’s aunt resides in Kiev, Ukraine. There is a tradition of writing love poems and singing songs to commemorate St. Valentine in Britain. Some girls stand by their bedroom windows early on Valentine’s morning to await the sight of the first boy they see, supposedly predicting who the girl will marry.
Valentine’s Day is not restrained to pampering the ladies. In Japan, the handsomest boys receive chocolate. A month
intensity of one’s admiration toward the chocolate-receiver. Given that oxytocin, the love hormone, is released when con-
later, the prettiest girls are given white chocolate as a sign of respect and purity, and of course, as a sweet treat. The chocolate trade is meant to express the
suming chocolate, there is no better way to show that significant other just how much they are cared about. Ooh là là! France is famous for being
one of the most romantic countries in Europe. “Valentine’s Day there is a lot like here in America with the flowers, candy, stuff like that,” said South Salem French teacher Robert Zenk. A tradition Americans are less familiar with includes the loterie d’amour, the “draw of love,” first introduced in the 13th century. Single men would go to the house opposite of their own and see if they liked a single girl that lived there. If not, the men would go to other houses until they found a girl they liked. Single women would gather pictures of guys they were rejected by and set them on fire. Chaos often ensued, so the fire pit is rarely seen in present day. Differences in cultures are most prominent when travelling or hosting a foreign exchange student. The purpose of holidays are sometimes overlooked, but the uniting effect of peaceful gift exchanges and getting acquainted with those around you are sure to last a lifetime and be an unforgettable experience.
TWEETHEARTS: VALENTINE’S DAY SHOUT OUTS “I’d love to, but we have no way of knowing where the heart is. See, every human is different.” -Dr. Leo Spaceman
Tala, it’s Valentine’s Day again & I just wanted to let you know that even though it’s our 4th Valentine’s Day together I haven’t stopped loving you.
Hey Lena guess what…*kiss* oh and you’re a cutie… k byeee -Love Jon
Hayley is a loser -Your bestfriend
Taylor, Happy Valentine’s Day! - From your love
Peter S: I really really like you. Will you marry me? If not, maybe we could just eat a pizza together. - Colby <3 PS: Have an A1 day!
Angie, I love you very much & don’t know what I would do without you! Happy Valentine’s Day! -Gauge
Happy Valentine’s Day Michelle. Four years and still going strong, I love you. Love, Chris
I knew you were the one for me lovebug! (: I love you Caleb S. - From your boo
Dear Sonia, you are a majestic unicorn that sparkles in the sun! From your dear love - Yessica
Dear Marr, Happy Valentine’s Day AND happy anniversary! :) You mean so much to me, ILY *MWAA* xoxoxo 05.14.11 <3 Rach
Dear my home girls, I love you guys so much. Hope you have an awesome Valentine’s day losers! - Nichele
I love you so much pumpkin! Happy Valentine’s Day! - Love your boobie (Caleb)
Dear Wyatt and Caleb you guys are pretty cool! Lunch group, you guys are cool too! - Chance
Your booty brings all the boys to the yard. Love, Luis. To Chance And Caleb
To Chance Randall, Happy Valentine’s Day! Love you, pengu1ns 4 lyfe! - Chloe
Dear Nichelle, Hailee & Kinz, you smell like cheese are like an old cat! - Love, you know who.
Keep on keeping on! We love you Arilily. You’re our little caramel mocha bunch of happiness! Love Mom and Mom xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Abby, I love you to the moon and back x7030490613 baby - Erik
Another Valentine’s day with a perfect girl! I love you so much Chloe! - Love, Chance
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Another Cliche Vampire Movie?
KAYLA RIGSBY /Opinion Editor
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he popular book seriesThe popular book series “Vampire Academy” has finally been adapted to a movie. Those unfamiliar with the books probably look at the name and cringe; I know I would. Vampire Academy sounds like another terrible vampire series lacking originality, filled with an overly dramatic romantic plot. Yet the books are anything but cliche. The vampires in Richelle Mead’s series are based off Russian mythology, not a toned down Dracula. In the world created by Mead there are three types of vampires. Strigoi, the typical soulless killing machines—brutal and without any morality to their actions—are a danger to the world. Moroi are vampires that have to drink blood, are weak in the sunlight and possess magical powers based on the elements. Moroi have royal bloodlines and a sophisticated social structure that the Dhampirs have to live within as well. Dhampirs are half-human, half-Moroi and are essentially human with the key exception of having supernatural strength, resulting in most of them becoming bodyguards to the Moroi ,
character is complex, unique and has a set of problems and desires that exist outside of the Rose, the main character’s plotline, something that few books really manage. The book has a delicate balance between action, humor and drama, a balance that will be hard to translate on screen. The director of the movie is Mark Waters, who also directed ‘Mean Girls’ and the writer of Vampire Academy Photo by CHLOE CURTIS. is Daniel Waters who wrote ‘Heathers’. The advertising leading up to the movie has really highlighted the teenage angst and humor parts of the story, but Vampire Academy is not just a silly teen comedy, and to make it such would take away necessary depth and complexity. Richelle Mead,
The book centers around Rose Hathaway, an impulsive Dhampir willing to risk her life for her closest friend Lissa, who is also the last surviving member of the Dragomir family, one of the royal Moroi bloodlines. There is no startling discovery of a hidden magical world, Rose and Lissa have been a part of the world their entire lives, and so the discovery of a less than human status is not a defining characteristic for any of the characters, something that far too many YA fantasy books and movies do. Yes, the story is set in a world of vampires, magic and royalty, but it is written with characters who not only seem plausible, but relatable as well, despite their superhuman qualities. Each
has already addressed this in her blog and assured that the advertisements centering around it’s humorous moments do not represent the entire movie. Vampire Academy is such a strong book because it is not centered around a silly vampire love story. Yes, there is a romantic plot, but it is not the primary relationship driving the story, Rose and Lissa’s friendship is the focus, which is a nice change of pace to see. The movie has clearly kept true to this because it passed the Bechdel test, which is simply that there are two named female characters in the movie who manage to talk to each other about something other than a man, which seems simple but a surprising amount of movies fail to achieve even a single scene with women talking about something other than men. The unexpected February snow made seeing the movie when it first came out a week ago a bit undesirable, but it definitely seems worth taking a chance on, especially if a chick flick is not your first choice of a Valentine’s Day movie. Whether it does stay true to the books or not remains to be seen, but if it is even a fraction as compelling as the books, it will be worth the two hours.
New Laws Affecting Teens in Oregon Tanning
into action in June later this year. State Legislatures alone have passed nearly 40,000 bills this year, out of those 40,000 only 3,000 bills were passed in Oregon.
JULIA SALGADO / Social Media Since the start of 2014 several new laws that have been passed and they either came into action January 1st or will be coming
One of the laws that was passed is banning minors from using tanning beds, unless they have a note from a doctor. Oregon has one the highest rates for melanoma and skin cancer in the nation. Going regularly to a tanning salon can damage your skin and though looking tan in rainy Oregon is nice, it is not worth ending up with melanoma or skin cancer.
Texting While Driving
Access to Employee’s Social Media
Universities, colleges and employers are no longer able to demand access to applicants’ social media accounts. While teenagers appreciate their privacy in social media, it limits how much for the universities and businesses are able to know about who they are hiring and what kind of person they are. “I think that privacy is a right and this new law is protecting that right,” said Johanna Sproed.
The texting and driving fine has doubled to a $500 fine. Texting and driving can cause major car accidents if you are not careful, and it may cause death if the accident is severe enough. No text is worth risking your life and getting into a car accident. “It’s a distraction, and it takes you away from what is in front of you,” said Mychaela Bowles ‘14
Sports Concussion Laws
Smoking
Oregons new concussion law requires all sports coaches and referees to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion. It is important for coaches to know signs and symptoms of a concussion so that the athlete can go see a doctor as soon as possible, decreasing the chance of the concussion to become worse.
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was a young girl, learning to play guitar from DELIA RODRIGUEZ / Reporter her dad. Along with guitar, she is also skilled leeperface is an Indie-alternative duo. with the piano and drums. All through middle The Salem-based band was started by school, she has been singing covers of songs Jocelyn Paige and Andrew Morgan, a on Youtube. Not only has the singing never South student. They created their first album ended, it has escalated. She met Andrew and with the money they raised on kickstarter. became friends immediately. com. Their first album is “We’re gonna keep Not long after, they started called One and was funded Sleeperfacing,” said Joc- dating and decided to start by the money raised on elyn Paige ‘15. Sleeperface. kickstarter and with My According to Jocelyn, they Darling Records. One has six songs total. They have played at the Level are going to keep Sleeperface going for as long as they can to the point where making B Theater Pub and The Nest for the Salem 21 music is their job. As Andrew said, “It just and Under Club. keeps going, we just stay on until we find Andrew Morgan has been in a band another label because we are just doing solo before. He was a member of another local records right after the Sleeperface album and Salem band, The Rain People. Despite his we each do solo ones, then Sleeperface, then trained vocals, Andrew is familiar with many solo, then Sleeperface...so it goes on for as different instruments; but writes most songs long as we want.” with his guitar. Jocelyn Paige has loved music since she
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with honey. However, when ginger became more widely available, it was added as a main ingredient Dating back to the 14th century, Lebkuchen of Lebkuchen. While there is no clear explana(Leb-cook-en) is a cookie from Germany that is similar to that of a gingerbread cookie. Lebkuchen tion for how Lebkuchen became a sign of love, men have traditionally given these hearts to their hearts are often decorated with a cute saying, and are given to people the baker adores, such as sweethearts. The Lebkuchen hearts have also been an Oktoa boyfriend, girlfriend, parents, friends or famberfest tradition, but people of all nationalities ily members. The cookie hangs by a ribbon on use the cookies as a way to profess their love on the receivers neck. Lebkuchen used to be called Valentine’s Day. “honey cake” because they were primarily made
1 7 tbs. softened butter Ingredients
¾ cup honey ½ cup and 2 tbs sugar 2 ½ cups of cocoa powder 1 tbs of allspice mixture 5 cups of flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1 egg Frosting for decorating
Makes 2 cookies Time: 1 hour TRADITIONAL GERMAN SAYINGS: “Ich liebe Dich” (I love you)
Heat the butter, honey, sugar, cocoa powder and spices to a boil in a medium saucepan. Boil for a few minutes until the sugar is dissolved, then let cool.
dough in half. Roll out each of the pieces until it’s a ½ inch thick. Cut it into a big heart shape using a large cookie cutter or make your own template. About an inch below the rim of the top of the cookie, cut two small holes big enough for the ribbon.
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Place the cookies on parchment paper on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
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“Drücke mich” (hug me) “Du bist mein sußes Herzchen” (you’re my sweetheart)
Review by Lily Gordon As a gingerbread fan, I can only say that Lebkuchen are a creation short of heaven. Not only are they romantic and cute, but they taste like a cookie-shaped wedge of happiness with a touch of cinnamon. These überly-delicious little bundles of joy are the must-have item for this Valentine’s season.
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Sports Opinion: Out in Sports
Dance Team to Compete in State Finals
College football player comes out as gay. LAURA THORSETT / Copy Editor
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n Jan. 28, 2013, Willamette freshman kicker Conner Mertens came out as bisexual, becoming the first active college football player to openly be a member of the LGBTQ community. Since then, dozens of athletes have contacted Cyd Zeigler of Outsports.com, who originally published Mertens’ story, seeking to tell their story. Outsports published five coming out stories in the week that followed. As the gay rights movement has blossomed in the 45 years since the Stonewall Riots, professional sports have been slow to catch up, but that is gradually changing. No official statistics quantify the number of openly gay athletes at the ongoing 2014 Olympics, but most counts come to only seven. Only seven, one-fifth of one percent, of the athletes in Sochi are out of the closet, while most estimates of the world’s LGBTQ population are between 3% and 10%. There is, of course, no way to know for sure how many Olympians are gay, but it is statistically likely that among the 2,800 figure skaters, ski jumpers, and others, there are more than seven that identify as LGBTQ. The Sochi Olympics have been controversial for many reasons, including the passage and enforcement of a strict new law banning “gay propaganda” that can be viewed by minors, effectively pro-
hibiting all public support of LGBTQ people, or being openly gay. Beatings, rapes, and murders of people known or suspected of being LGBTQ are on the rise, and numerous news organizations are reporting that police are refusing to aid victims, and are even participating in the violence. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that gay athletes would not be targeted by police, but added “Just leave kids alone, please,” said Putin, reiterating a long disproven belief that all homosexuals are pedophiles. In June of 2013, Jason Collins, at the time a center for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA), became the first active male athlete to come out in professional athletics. British diver and Olympic bronze medalist Tom Daley revealed that he was in a long-term relationship with a man in December 2013, though he pointedly avoided labels. However, there is still progress to be made. Currently, there are no out players in the NFL, but that may be changing. On Feb. 9, 2014, Michael Sam, a senior defensive lineman for the University of Missouri, came out in the New York Times. Sam is seen as a likely draft pick. If drafted, he would become the first openly gay NFL player. As for Conner Mertens, he says “This is exactly what I wanted. [To] open the door for other athletes to be themselves. I’m speechless.”
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hile spring sports are just as pretty early into our season just starting up, South Salem couldn’t work out but was worth a dance team is already well try,” said Rogers. into their season. This year, the team’s Although the team did not end up theme is “Monster’s Under the Bed.” dancing at the Trail Blazers game, the For the first time, the team is also team is still set to compete in five comco-ed, including four male dancers, in petitions including their state competiaddition to 20 female dancers. tion. The team is also expected to per“The fact we form during a can pull off a cobasketball game No sparky leotards and buns ed team and act at Willamette here! South brings someso professional University or at thing different and new, and together is Western Oregon fashion forward and exciting. something other University. Innovative and characterized, teams envy,” During the said head coach team’s first comdemonstrating strength, style, Christy Rogers. petition on Feb. balance and technique through Unlike many 2 at Stayton hip hop and break styles,” said dance teams, High School, the head coach Christy Rogers. South dancers team took secbring a unique ond place with a kind of perforscore of 71.17. mance. This score means a lot to the team “No sparky leotards and buns here! who did not make semi-finals last seaSouth brings something different and son. Since teams need a score of 65 to new, fashion forward and exciting. qualify for the second round at state, Innovative and characterized, demonthe score at the Stayton competition strating strength, style, balance and ensures the team will compete during technique through hip hop and break the semifinals at the state competition. styles,” Rogers said. Kenneth Valkner ‘17 and Kensay While the team was planning to LeSavage ‘14 also placed in the top 10 perform during a pre-game for the in drill down. Due to extreme weather, Portland Trail Blazers on Jan. 30, they the Saxons were unable to compete canceled their performance. at the South Albany’s For the Love of “I decided to cancel because Dance competition last weekend but although we sold a lot of tickets, to the competition is rescheduled for make money off the performance we March 8. Next Saturday, Feb. 22, the needed to sell quite a few more. The team will compete at West Salem’s performance being finals week as well Dance Out Loud competition.
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GABRIELLE TORGERSON / Reporters
outh Salem swimming is drawing to a close, with only one meet left before the District Championships. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams are undefeated, and both will be competing at districts, which take place on Feb. 14 and 15.
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We can’t wait for our meet next week to see who comes out on top–it’s a close call,” said Brian Prodzinski ‘16.
Saxon boys are trying for their third consecutive district win this year, while girls are striving for their first. Their last meet will be against West, whose team is also undefeated and who have proven to be a difficult competitor in the past. “The West girls’ team has a lot of depth and skill,” says Brian Prodzinski ‘16. “We can’t wait for our meet next week to see who comes out on top–it’s a close call.”
Carter Garfield ‘15 competes against Sprague during a swim meet at the Kroc Center Jan. 9. Photo by CHLOE CURTIS.
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ZACK CHASSMAN-MCDONALD / Reporter
hile most sports at South this “Tanner and Vincent are both Sopho2013-2014 school year have had mores and we will have them both back for two more years,” said head coach a great season, South’s wresZehner. tling team has been having a spectacular With young players like Tanner Stones season with a record of (insert record). ‘16 and Vincent This is surprising to Right now Raul Villareal is Villareal ‘16, South most fans because ranked 3rd in the state and will continue to South has taken on has been a great contribuhave great seasons new, inexperienced tion to the team” said coach in later years. wrestlers. “Right now “We have a very Zehner. Raul Villareal is young team, but ranked 3rd in the we are getting betstate and has been a great contribution ter every week” says coach Eric Zehner. to the team” said coach Zehner. South’s coaches are confident that Raul Villareal ‘14 has also made quite our wrestling team will make quite the the impression on other teams. He is impression on other teams this upcomcurrently ranked 3rd overall in the state ing regional tournament. Wrestlers like Tanner Stones ‘16 and Vincent Villareal ‘16 and has several pins this season under his belt. have made top 20 in state, ranking 10th and 11th.
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Tanner Stones ‘16 takes down a wrestler during a match against McNary Jan. 15. Photo by NICHELE HERNDON.
The Selfie Olympics
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HAYLEY EMORY / Reporter
he Olympic games are expected to have a good mix of returning contenders and fresh talent. In all, the event is projected to cost approximately $50 billion dollars. Recently trending on Twitter are the “Selfie Olympics.” People have posted selfies of themselves doing odd activities and dressing up in silly costumes, ultimately trying to outdo one another. The trending hashtag later turned into a Twitter profile posting the best and most popular selfies.
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Central Valley Conference League: 7-0 Overall: 15-5 State ranking: 8 Next home game: Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. vs. Sprague
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Girls’ Basketball Varsity guard and wing, Katie McWilliams ‘15 faces opponent during home game against McNary on Jan. 31. The team won, 47-42. Photo by CHLOE CURTIS.
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Top left: Samantha Schafer ‘14, and Olivia Ford ‘14. Middle across: Kylie Glaus ‘16 and Cassie Rambeau ‘16. Bottom across: Arilily Gortley ‘20 and Sara Togstad ‘16.
USA’s Brian Hansen competes during the men’s 1000 meter race at Adler Arena during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Wednesday, FEB. 12, 2014. Photo courtesy of HARRY E. WALKER/MCT.
HAYLEY EMORY / Reporter
n Feb. 6, 2014 the 2014 Winter Olympics, held in Sochi, Russia officially kicked off. Winter Olympic events include speed skating, snowboarding, curling, figure skating and much more. Beginning with team figure skating, the games have continued on with Freestyle Skating. The first day ended with snowboarding and speed skating.
Conflicting aspects of Russian Law and the Olympic Charter have led to controversy concerning gay rights issues. In addition to issues concerning gay rights, the 150th anniversary Circassian genocide, in which hundreds of thousands of Russian Muslims were driven into Turkey and killed has also led to controversy. Protesters argue that the games are being held on “mass graves.”
USA’s Erika Brown, center, delivers a stone as Debbie McCormick , left and Jessica Schultz prepare to guide the stone during women’s curling competition against China at the Ice Cube Curling Centre during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. Photo courtesy of HARRY E. WALKER/MCT.
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Saxon Basketball DELIA RODRIGUEZ & VICENTE RAMOS PEREZ / Reporters
Collin Huun ‘14
Collin Huun ‘14 makes his way to the key during a game won against Reynolds, 74-67, on Jan. 8. Photo by NICHELE HERNDON.
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t is a great year for South’s girls varsity basketball. At the 6A level, the team is currently ranked 8th in the state. South’s current record is 7-0 in the league, but 15-5 overall. South’s toughest competitor so far this season has been McNary. “Having a great year,” said varsity head coach Nick McWilliams. South also faced tough competition against Clackamas, Beaverton and West Linn high schools. Tonight is the much anticipated game against Sprague High School 7 p.m. The last time South played Sprague on Jan. 24, it ended in a victory for South, the score was 88-27.
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oys basketball is doing well. The guys’ season record is 17-3 (19-1) 7-0 in league; they have a 17 game winning streak. They are currently ranked fifth in the state. “Our third game of the season we lost to Clackamas by 2 (71-73) We had them tied with 3 seconds left before their 6’8” post scored,” said coach Tyler Allen, “they outsized us but we played a very strong game.” Coach Allen, guides the team into their 17 game-winning streak, playing their most exciting basketball season in a while. In the last five games, the team has scored 87, 84, 87, 92, and 78 points. “We are 7-0 in league and clinched the league title with our win over McKay,” said Allen. If the Saxons win their last three league games and the CVC tournament, they will be one of the top four teams in the state. If they do well in that, then they will be in the eight-team State Tournament at the Moda Center. “We have to take it one day at a time,” said Allen, “and not focus past our next opponent.”