Issue 6, February 2013 by The Dublin Shield

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Starting the New Semester with Spirit By Fernanda Ramos

ABOVE: Junior Daron Jacks doing what he does best by making baskets. Credit: Bidjan Aminian An event that brings the whole crowd on their feet and cheering student body together is when we loudly for him. Following him up all unite as one school to show our was a quick demonstration on spirit at the Winter Rally. how the drug-detection dog proAs each class settles into its corgram will be returning to schools responding area the fun begins. randomly in search of finding Also, being Valentine’s Day, the anything that shouldn’t be brought majority of the school did a great onto campus. job wearing red. Not just because The first class competition was of the holiday, but also to show to have one student from each that they helped the Heart Assograde, who showed school spirit ciation by buying red t-shirts with by wearing the most red, repre“Rock the Beat” as its logo. sent their class. The class that To start it all off, Mr. Taylor did cheered the loudest meant their a beautiful job singing the Star representative won a chance to Spangled Banner, having the pick two friends and enjoy the rest

Who Let the Dogs Out? By Liam Bird

ABOVE: During the rally, we all saw a demonstration on what these detection dogs are like, and trained to do. Credit: Bidjan Aminian As you may of have seen during of comfort for some students. the demonstration at our awe“I don’t really mind the dogs some rally last Thursday, the cam- being on campus that much, it pus will be having some drug dogs doesn’t really affect me, but i visiting our campus. The dogs guess it makes me feel safer,” that will be coming on campus are says junior Chris Siebel. trained to sniff out drugs, alcohol, Dublin High is not the only prescription medication, gunpowcampus in the district that these der and explosives, and pretty checks are happening in either. much anything else that doesn’t Many other campuses in the belong on campus. If it does not district are going to be having belong, don’t bring it, these dogs these checks on campus. It is not with sniff you out. mandated for schools to be having There is no schedule for when these checks on their campuses, the dogs will be on campus, they the dogs coming on campus are will be appearing on campus at a result of a decision made by the random times on random days. School Board, to make schools The areas they search will be rana safer, better environment for dom and may vary from searchstudents. ing the parking lots, P. E lockers, “Even though the dog’s presand maybe even the classroom. ence on campus doesn’t bother So again, if it doesn’t belong on me, them being on campus could campus, don’t bring it. affect students who are allergic to So why are these dogs coming dog fur, if they shed a bit of hair in here, and why on our campus? the locker room or in a classroom, Well, they’re here as a tool, to it could indirectly affect some create a safer environment for stu- students,” says a student. dents to learn, and even as a form

of the rally in more comfortable seats. In the end, the junior class and Gio Rivera won. Introducing the men’s varsity basketball players one by one really brought entertainment to the crowd as they each got a chance to shoot and dunk baskets in creative ways, even if they didn’t make it the crowd was still there to cheered them on. To show the love on Valentine’s day, the next game was between the most popular couples in school and it consisted of popping three balloons in between each other’s chest. Seniors Alex Cappa and Emily Morehead, with a lot of struggle, were able to pop the balloons before any other couple could. Alex, later on with Senior Mitch Kless, made a small skit performing to Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” and Britney Spears’ “... Baby One More Time” leaving everyone in laughter. Following that up, the cheer team did an amazing job performing to a few songs such as “Turn Me On” by Nicki Minaj and so did the dance club with their electronic beats and hip pop version of “Big Spender.” In the end, everyone had a blast and enjoyed the day as they left the Sports Complex with smiles and new memories.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Upcoming Events

- Upcoming Collaboration Days on February 27th, March 13th - Dublin Unified School District Special Olympics Basketball Event on Friday, February 22 at Fallon Middle School - Dublin High School Band and Color Guard Funraiser at IHOP on Friday, February 22 from 5 pm to midnight - Annual Education Summit at CSU East Bay on Saturday, February 23 - AP Exam fees due by March 1 - Skating for a Cure on March 1 at the Golden Skate to raise awareness for children’s cancer - CAHSEE on March 12 and 13 - CSF Memberships for first semester due by March 13 at the Counseling Office - St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 - Junior Prom on March 23 - Financial Planning for College on March 23 at the Dublin Library

Inside This Issue:

- A brand new student spotlight on page 5 - Advice on teenage relationships on page 5 - Want to know more about Dublin High’s ROPs? Check out the ROP article on page 5 - A new “Dear Meems” article in which Mimi tells you how to deal with fighting friends on page 5 - Want to know how Dublin High students feel about Valentine’s Day? Check out the questionnaire on the back - Gaels Catering is serving up food for an affordable price on page 4 - Friends of the SPCA club spotlight on page 4 - Dublin High students and teachers give their opinions on the gun issue on page 4 - Need tips on how to start off the semester right this time? Check out the opinion section on page 7 Buy a Shield Shoutout for $5 and be a part of the next article! Contact aminianbidjan@dublinusd. org for more information!

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Entertainment of the Superbowl By Alison Martinez

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Boy Scouts Continue Ban on Gay Members By Jasmine Virk

ABOVE: NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Singer Beyonce performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Credit:Rob Carr/Getty Images. This year’s Super Bowl was the showdown of coaches John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens and Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers. They made history when they became the first duo of brothers in Super Bowl history to coach in the NFL championship game. The pre-game performances featured the Sandy Hook Elementary school chorus for “America the Beautiful” with Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys for “The Star-Spangled Banner” on the piano. “Despite the slow speed of it, Alicia Keys did a really good job singing the National Anthem,” Senior Courtney Starr said. People not only do watch for football, but also for the entertainment. Some standout commercials included Go Daddy’s

controversial “Perfect Match”, Audi’s “Prom”, Doritos’ “Goat 4 Sale” and Budweiser’s “Clydesdales Horses.” The commercials brought out various emotions in the viewers from disgusting to heartwarming. “I think that the commercials this year were lacking some of the humor they’d had in previous years,” Starr said. “However, the Tides commercial with the stain was pretty funny, it was my favorite.” Viewers were instantly impressed the minute Beyoncé stepped on stage and fans got excited for the Destiny’s Child reunion when Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams came onto the stage. Her halftime performance included technological wonders with the help of video screens and fireworks to make the experience illuminating.

Spring is in the Air By Fernanda Ramos

About ninety seconds into the second half, the Mercedes Benz Superdome began to experience technical problems with the lights coincidentally after the halftime show. It caused a roughly thirtyfive minute delay of the game and it upstarted the 49ers’ comeback led by quarterback Colin Kaepernick from a 28-6 deficit, only to end up short at the end. “I felt happy that the 49ers made it after 18 years and even though they didn’t win, they are still my team!” Senior Noemi Rivera said. “Kaepernick is a good quarterback and everything he had set up has come true.” The Baltimore Ravens won 34-31 and it was a bittersweet moment for the Harbaugh brothers as well as linebacker Ray Lewis, who played his last game of his NFL career. “I think that the Ravens did really well,” Senior Morgan Brizee said. “They really were in it to win it from the beginning.” The 2013 Super Bowl gave fans a treat and it became one of the most entertaining games in history that will forever be remembered by those who watched.

ABOVE: The Boy Scouts have been an organization lauded for their commitment to tradition. Will they change their values for gay members? Credit: David Lees/ Getty Images The Boy Scouts of America and the national executive board that governs the organization are considering ending its ban against openly gay members. The organization started a three-day meeting on Monday, February 4 with the issue to be put to a vote on Wednesday, February 6 and the decision to be announced soon. The meeting will be held at a hotel near the Boy Scouts headquarter near Irving, Texas. As of Wednesday, the vote was put to a “hold”, meaning any further decisions would be suspended until May. The Boy Scouts of America has been under heavy scrutiny lately for a number of reasons. The organization’s ban has faced criticism under a growing acceptance of LGBT Americans. The Boy Scouts were also revealed to have been covering up decades of child sexual abuse within the organization. Membership in the Boy Scouts has significantly dropped and donations and contributions to the organization have been halted by activists seeking an end to the ban. Under such criticism, the Boy Scouts may be desperate to show Americans an improved organization so they can increase membership and funding The Boy Scouts are a century-

old organization whose main objective is teaching young boys life-survival skills through traditional values. That such an organization is considering allowing openly-gay members has caused controversy, with many people applauding the steps towards acceptance and others claiming that gay members would violate their faith and the ideals represented by the Boy Scouts. The difference in opinion on this matter is representative of the view that America has towards gay rights. While many Americans still oppose equality for all, acceptance towards LGBT Americans has been increasing and is evident through administration changes and increasing civil rights, such as the repeal of the “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. With organizations slowly moving towards acceptance, it is a positive indicator of the changes caused by the growing gay movement in America. This is good news for LGBT members but could cause controversy in Dublin among those that oppose equality based on sexual discrimination. These pro-gay movements are in the same kin as those of women’s rights and colored rights and the future of America depends on such developments.

Singles Awareness Day By Menisha Sohal

ABOVE: “Magazines can be a style guide for new Spring trends” Credit: Fernanda Ramos Get ready to put away your big coats and rain boots, spring is in the air and that means less sweaters and hoodies. Winter can be pretty harsh, especially in a city like Dublin, but with spring right around the corner it’s time to bring back out your cute shorts, tank tops, bro-tee’s, and sandals. Designers and stores all over the world like H&M, Michael Kors, American Eagle, and Urban Outfitters are ready to bring out their 2013 spring collections into stores. Many of their clothing lines have vibrant colors, pastels, bold black and whites, and blue and green color blockin . “I’m really into the high waisted shorts and aviators,” says Sophomore Savannah Weiser. “They really bring me back to the 70’s and I think it’s the perfect spring look.” Fashion has evolved over hundreds of years and has taken such a hold on modern clothing styles. Icons like Marilyn Monroe to Audrey Hepburn, Tyson Beckford to James Dean have really inspired teens today. “Big floppy hats, they are my absolute fav and I think it’s awe-

some that Michelle Obama is trying to bring them back.” says Weiser, who is a fanatic of the 50’s fashion era and loves the old fashion poodle skirts and the major use of nylon and polyester in women’s everyday wardrobes back then. Stripes, military greens, sport elements, and primary colors are huge this spring season for menswear for a cool, modern look. Adding a nice fresh fitted button-down shirt to dark blue jeans seem to be one of the most popular looks for spring. “What I’m most happy to wear this spring are cargo shorts,” says Junior Alexander Huggins. ”They’re the main thing I look forward too.” Be creative this upcoming season and try something new you probably saw in a magazine or store that you might like to wear, and it’s never too late to show off your style. In words of the Vogue Fashion editor Anna Wintour , “Create your own style… Let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.”

ABOVE: Woman crying in bed with broken heart shapes on bed. Credit: Image Source Singles Awareness Day comes around every year on February 14th. That date sound familiar? That’s because it’s also Valentines Day. The most romantic holiday is also an empowering day for the rest of the world that chooses to be single. It originated its date with Valentines Day because all the single people were realizing how sad it was to be single on a day that is so commercially based off of couples. Having to see all the Hallmark cards, chocolate displays at stores, special kinds of cakes at bakeries, heart shaped pizzas, commercials, and online advertisements. Some people

interpret it as a very S.A.D thing, but the more optimists out there realize it’s a day of encouragement and self love. But in Dublin High the majority of the students are single. Yet every year when the time comes the excitement is expanding. But why is this? “I just think that people are excited for one another and that they have a secret fantasy that they are the ones that has a Valentine,” says Junior Anthony Shouse. Maybe he is right. That we live our wanted fantasies through others. “I think that people are just happy to be single and are em-

bracing the fact that they don’t need anyone in particular to share it with,” an annonymous source says in contrast. And then there are others like Junior Kevin Silky, that simply “don’t care” because to them its just an ordinary day with zero impact on their lives. All throughout life people stress over the idea of being single or “alone” as how they would put it, but this day helps show that just because you’re lonely doesn’t mean you’re alone. You have friends and family who love and care about you so don’t let a cliche holiday ruin your fun of celebrating Singles Awareness Day.

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Black Student Union Upset Warriors: The Biggest Surprise in the Bay By Alison Martinez at Lack of Black History By Jasmine Virk

February is month that is mostly remembered for Valentine’s Day and so the month is typically summarized by boxes of chocolates, flowers, and diamond jewelry that couples give to one another to signify their love. But February is also a month of equality as Black History Month takes place during this pink heart-laden month. However, the sad reality is that many students are unaware of when or even what Black History Month is. Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is the annual February celebration of achievements by black Americans and push for these achievements and for African-American rights and equality to be recognized throughout the country. Historian Carter G. Woodson and other noted African Americans created the month and it first originated as “Negro History Week”. Since February 1976, February has been allocated as the month for which Black history is to be celebrated and each United States president has upheld this tradition. Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries around the world also devote time to celebrating black achievement. But how do local communities, such as schools, celebrate black history month? In a general consensus, most schools celebrate the month by devoting time for lectures on prominent African-

Americans in American history and their contributions towards society. Schools also talk about the civil rights era and how equality is still struggled to be attained or maintained today. As for Dublin High, no notable event was made and many students can only recall a quote about African-American history in the morning announcements as the school’s only acknowledgment of this historical and important month. The campus’ Black Student Union has expressed discontent with how Black History Month is being handled at Dublin High and has made attempts to increase awareness about African-American figures and rights. “I think that the Black Student Union is a doing a good job at recognizing the achievements of African Americans and those of African descent in our country’s history, but before their involvement, I never really felt the school did much to recognize the groundbreaking work and efforts of Africans Americans,” said Senior Sharanya Stanley. Despite their unhappiness with the school’s neglect of Black History Month, the Black Student Union continues to fight for increased exposure to the month for “Now, however, I believe we are all becoming a bit more informed, mainly in part of the club’s efforts,” Stanley continues.

Cyberbullying Hurts DHS By Brittany Roberts

You see it, I see it, but no one ever says anything. Well, it’s time to now. Bullying by definition is a person who is overbearing, cowardly, and someone who enjoys picking on and terrorizing other people. There are so many people like that at DHS, it’s ridiculous, but it’s mainly girls picking on girls. People have so much built up hate and just think it’s okay to make people feel like they are less than others and make people feel like it’s okay to knock others down to boost themselves up; also making them think it’s not okay to get adults involved. The most common kind of bullying exemplified at DHS is cyberbullying. Cyberbullies are those people who like to talk about others online. Mainly shown on Twitter and Instagram.These bullies will do things such as posting pictures pretending to be like them, posting pictures just to have a few laughs, subtweeting about someone when everyone knows who you’re talking about, and just talking down to people over the internet. Honestly what is the purpose of that? To make yourself seem cool in front of a whole bunch of people? Because it makes you feel good about yourself? Well..NO.. Honestly it’s just hurtful and horrible to act like that towards people. People at DHS are afraid to acknowledge their own feelings. They’re not comfortable with saying how they really feel without getting judged. It may surprise some of you but words really do hurt and they can have an effect on how people live. There are also the little nosey people that like to keep the pot stirring. Those are the fakest people of all. All they want to do is see the drama, the fight, or the mess that’s happening at the moment because truth be told, they don’t care about either person who’s having problems because if they did, they wouldn’t want to

see them in that situation. Those people are called instigators, those are the ones who comment on the drama and run between the two people that are having issues and make the drama even worse than it has to be. If the instigators (friends) are hanging out with both of them, best believe that they ARE running in between the two crying “ he said..” “she said..” just to make it worse. Hard as it may be to believe, some people do take all these words you throw at them personally. Some people can’t handle getting a whole bunch of names thrown at them online or in person, having to deal with you at school and then go home and deal with harder and more serious stuff there. You honestly just have to be careful what you say because you don’t know what people go through unless you are them. Most bullies will look at this and say to themselves “ Well this isn’t me” or “I don’t care what she has to say,” but how would you feel if somebody that you continuously made fun of took their life and committed suicide because they couldn’t handle and couldn’t tolerate being around that anymore. What you found as fun they found as torture. I could never possible imagine making somebody feel that kind of pain, but you bullies do it all the time and think it’s a joke and don’t even care. There is a 73% rate that students will commit suicide from being bullied in high school. Wake up DHS, we are in high school, 4 years away from becoming adults. Is this really what you want to be known as? Someone who hurts others just because they can? No one is saying you having to like and be friends with everyone, just stop all the hurt and unnecessary drama for no reason. Think before you act or before you type. It will have better results.

ABOVE: Point guard Stephen Curry #30 and power forward David Lee #10 of the Golden State Warriors are two of the biggest components in the Warriors’ success. Credit: Rocky Widner The Golden State Warriors are on the verge of becoming a playoff contender, off to their best start since the 2007-2008 season, infamously known for their “We Believe” campaign. They have beaten high-caliber teams and the Warriors were thought to have a low record, especially after they traded their franchise player, Monta Ellis in 2012. Fans were completely unsure of how effective the Warriors were going to be this season due to issues of point guard Stephen Curry’s ankle and power forward David Lee’s effectiveness. The Warriors suffered a huge blow when they lost their best defender in swingman Brandon Rush to a season-ending ACL tear. They also have three rookies on the team, Harrison Barnes, Festus Ezeli and Draymond Green. However, the Warriors appeared to overcome the obstacles that they have faced in the previous years.

“They’re doing pretty good,” Senior Tommy Dang said. “It’s fun seeing the Bay Area’s team get off to a good start, and possibly even make it to the playoffs. I’ve always loved watching them play.” In the offseason, the front office made successful acquisitions in free agents Jarrett Jack and Carl Landry, who were thought to have small roles, only to become a part of the big success when they come off the bench. Golden State had a rigorous road trip in December, but it turned out to be one of the greatest road trip stints in NBA history, taking six out of seven games. The Warriors were in their prime, with Curry and swingman Klay Thompson leading the NBA in three-pointers. “Curry’s a team player and a playmaker and brings the best out in others,” Senior Christian Guzman said. Curry and Thompson are considered one of the best sharp-

shooting backcourt tandems in the NBA. Lee continued to bank shot after shot and rebound every board that was up in the air, currently having thirty-two double doubles. “They’re cooperating really well for being such a young team and I believe David Lee has been one of the best players, he’s contributed so much this season,” Senior Tisha Thimbunjuad said. “At the beginning of the season I always think the Warriors are going to do well, I always try to be optimistic every season.” Center Andrew Bogut has returned from his ankle injury rehab and the Warriors have struggled as of recent, but they have shown fans that they can do the virtually impossible with their balanced lineup. On this pace, the Warriors are looking to clinch a playoff spot for the first time in five years.

Childhood Obesity Epidemic By Shelby Mrak

healthy lifestyle. On this season of The Biggest Loser they are focusing especially on the youth of America. They are showing that there is a lot more to childhood obesity than just eating habits. What affects almost every overweight child is bullying. This bullying is putting them down, making them feel bad, and causing them to eat even more. They turn to food because food is a comfort, and many times it’s the only thing they can turn to. A majority of American children are overweight for many reasons. One, of course, would be because of unhealthy eating habits. The solution for this is obvious and simple. Cut back on the sugars (soda especially) and carbs, eat more protein, and take a couple hours out of your day to cook your meals.

ABOVE: The boy is excited to eat the candy in his hands, bringing up the issue of diabetes. Credit: Getty Images For decades now America has suffered from morbid obesity. It has been getting worse and worse even with efforts to stop it. Well now it is not just affecting adults, it is affecting the children of America. The very children who are the future of this country. If this epidemic does not start to turn

around there is no telling where America will be in even ten or twenty years. Efforts are being made on the well known show, The Biggest Loser. This is a very helpful and informative show that stresses the hazards of excess weight and informs people on how to lead a

Another contribution to the epidemic is video games. Many children come home after school and go straight to the tv to play video games. In fact studies show that children now spend about 55 hours a week playing them. A recent study in 2010 by the CDC revealed that every one in three children are overweight or obese. And 215,000 adolescents have either pre diabetes or type one diabetes. Childhood obesity, and obesity in general, must be taken seriously. Prevention is the best cure but when that does not work it is possible to fix it, however not always without permanent consequences.

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Club Spotlight: Friends of SPCA

the candy sale during the holiday season last year when we sold kit kats and twix with holiday messages attached.” Saha says the main event this year, that was majorly successful, was the Giving Tree Project that was held for the SPCA this holiday season. The tree was placed in Concord Feed near the Dublin Public Library. The club had written all sorts of requests from a pet’s point of view to customers shopping at Concord Feed, and customers would purchase an item requested off of the Giving Tree and place it beneath the tree for the club to collect. “We sold literally everything off the tree plus more,” Saha exclaims. “Around a thousand dollars worth of items were purchased and for that we and the

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SPCA are very grateful.” Recently the club has returned back to its usual business in increasing awareness. Saha says posters, fundraisers, and more are to be expected from the club soon. As far as adoptions go, the Friends of the SPCA has hopes of increasing the number of adoptions this year. Last year the club aimed for two adoptions and was able to end the year with four adoptions. “Countless people bought supplies and gave money that we then were able to donate to the East Bay SPCA,” advisor Ms. McGinley says about the Giving Tree Project. “For the future, I would like to see that we keep increasing our goal of helping homeless pets find forever homes and that we continue our donation efforts.”

In the path to becoming a teacher, one of the stops is student teaching. For Marcus Humphrey students teaching at Dublin High was a part of his journey. Mr. Humphrey was introduced to Mrs. Cunningham’s classes at the beginning of the year. The students felt apprehensive when they first met him, according to Charles Simon. “We were used to Mrs. Cunningham but we grew to love and joke around with Mr. Humphrey. We took him into our family.” said Senior Charles Simon. Mr. Humphrey taught students many new things and many life lessons about how to survive in the real world. Graduating as a 2006 Dublin High Alumni, Mr. Humphrey graduated from CSU Monterey Bay with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and got his teaching credential at National University. He is currently finishing school for his Masters Degree. He chose teaching because he enjoyed it more than his office job. “I felt like I was making more of an impact which is what I love,” says Mr. Humphrey Mr. Humphrey likes to teach high school because he feels high school students are more mature. “I enjoy helping to make them successful for college or the workforce,” he says. Mr. Humphrey made a huge impact on our class and will be deeply missed. But, don’t fret because Mr. Humphrey will be around substitute teaching at DHS for a while. He said he enjoyed

Gun control has always been a source of intense debate, but more so now in light of the recent mass shootings that have happened. It has prompted U.S. citizens to address this issue, and there has been a high demand to take action on it. Since the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, there have been proposals to make schools a much safer environment. One of the ideas being discussed would be arming teachers and the school staff with guns. “I think that this would provide a sense of security to parents and students if and only if it’s done properly.” Says Junior Martin Yau. Most school safety experts would advise against this, since there would be major risks with the

implementation of such a policy. “If we do give our teachers guns, it can’t just be handed out, they should be trained on how to use them and how to store properly, and they should be subject to further background checks,” says Senior Grant Estrada. Some argue that it’s ideal for educators to be able to protect their students, and that they should be able to have access to weapons in school facilities in case of any threats. But this is a very extreme and drastic measure that could end up being a situation that would hold schools liable and responsible for any accidents that may happen. It would be more understandable and reasonable if security in schools were improved through having trained and certi-

ABOVE:Friends of the SPCA ‘Giving Tree Project’ a success. Credit: Mrs. Saha The Friends of the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), a rather new club at Dublin High School, is in support of our local SPCA, an organization dedicated to finding animals loving homes. As a team, the club tries to help out the SPCA in its purpose. The main goal of this club is to increase the adoption rate for the SPCA and find homes for more animals. The club wishes to increase awareness about the organization and the animals there, as well as spread awareness against animal cruelty. In an effort to make this happen, the club collects donations and holds fundraisers. “We’ve done a lot of fundraisers,” President Noirita Saha says. “One in particular that I liked was

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ABOVE:Mr. Humphrey smiling for the camera CREDIT: Marcus Humphrey the students and their drive for knowledge and the professional advice he received from Mrs. Cunningham and the rest of the English department. According to students, no matter where he ends up, he will have made a lasting mark in history at Dublin High. Mr. Humphrey leaves on these last words from Bill Gates, “If you think your teacher is tough, wait until you get a boss. He doesn’t have tenure.”

Catering Serves Great Meal Arming Educators: Drastic or Rational?

ABOVE: The Gaels catering class in their fashionable chef coats. CREDIT: Ms. Lawson with my dad,” said Senior Hayley The Gaels catering class serves Durflinger. food for numerous events held in Most students in the class want Dublin High and the Dublin community. They also offer decent and a future career in the cooking industry and some even currently reasonable prices for what they work for companies like Nothing create. When in class, they recreBundt Cakes, Castlewood, and ate the show Iron Chef, which Wente Vineyards. These places means they are timed to make a hire many students in catering meal out of a specific ingredient because they already have experithat ends up being judged by the ence in the food industry by taking club advisors, Ms. Lawson and cooking classes at Dublin High Mrs. Slavec, and other members and working for Gaels Catering. of the Dublin High faculty. “Catering is the elite cook“The class is like a business, ing class on campus. We are a I am the boss and they are my student-run program that has employees, but I do put students many students showing off their in charge of being managers, so skills and personalities in their they can see what it is like being creations,” said Senior Marcos on the other side and experience Castro, who recently got accepted both positions,” said Ms. Lawson. to the Culinary Institute of America Each student has a different in New York. perspective on what a perfect The money the catering class meal looks like but what they all makes goes towards equipment agree on is they love to cook for and supplies needed for the class. school activities and off-campus If you would like to hire the Gaels functions. Some events they have catering class for an event, please catered are the Wells’ Crab Feed, contact Ms. Lawson at her email private dinners, breakfasts, and LawsonJackie@dublin.k12.ca.us the Athletic Boosters. The biggest or go visit room H-4 or H-8 to event they have catered involved speak to her. If you have a pascooking 1,500 meals in 2 days. sion for cooking or if you simply “I love catering because it helps like to eat, contact Gaels catering me know how my life will be like because it’s time to get cooking! when I open my own coffee shop

BELOW: Arm teachers with books, not guns. CREDIT: Carol Johnson

fied law enforcement on school campuses, and not through arming the staff. “I don’t necessarily think that guns would solve issues of violence at or near schools,” says Mr. Kubey about ways on making schools a safer environment. He believes that we should “try to stop the causes of those violent situations at the start rather than dealing with the consequences.” The proposal of this policy is merely a subcategory in the realm of gun control debates. In the end, what we need to focus on would be strategies to establish a safer environment. We need to approach this problem in a rational way. Violence is not something that could be permanently erased, but there are ways to lessen it.

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Student Spotlight: Malina Jiang By Winnie Chan

ABOVE: Malina Jiang has been playing the guzheng for more than ten years. Credit: Paul Jiang Thomas Paine once said, Physics and engineering teacher “These are the times that try Ms. Lewis says Jiang is “an exmen’s souls.” tremely dedicated student with a Senior Malina Jiang mentioned passion for learning and underthis quote as she reflected on her standing science- not just Physics, past four years at Dublin High but any kind of science.” As the Science Club advisor, School. Jiang says her experiences at DHS have not only been Ms. Lewis says Jiang was “entirely challenging but also very rewardresponsible for recruiting and ing. Through the rigorous courses training the DHS Science Bowl that she has taken, Jiang has team this year.” Although her high school been able to discover her true courses over the past four years passions as well as develop many great relationships with the people have been challenging, Jiang says that she loved all of them. around her.

Getting to Know ROP Classes By Michelle Goldstein

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“I feel that all of my classes are interconnected, and I’m always really excited when I can apply something I’ve learned from Statistics or Psychology, for example, to English,” Jiang says. Besides academics, Jiang spends a lot of her time playing the guzheng. For more than ten years Jiang has been practicing and playing this ancient Chinese string instrument. “I play in the orchestra and also play competitively against musicians from all over the United States and sometimes from China and Taiwan,” Jiang states. “Recently, I produced a music album, Fantasia, with some of my favorite pieces, some of which I arranged myself.” Between spending time on academics and playing the guzheng, Jiang finds time on her own to read a new book or make origami. Jiang also enjoys playing Chinese checkers with her grandmother and finds memorizing pi fascinating. “She is a role model for many students,” Spanish teacher Ms. Soule exclaims. “Hard working, positive attitude (always with a smile), and very smart.” Malina Jiang sees herself pursuing a career in a math-related field, but possibly also a career that requires multidisciplinary skills. Jiang believes in the line, “I can.”

Dear Meems,

Are You In a Healthy Relationship? By Lauren Flint

Having an unhealthy relationship does not always mean having an abusive relationship. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month and it is a time to recognize that young relationships can also be unhealthy or abusive. It is important that teens become aware of the signs of a potentially harmful relationship. Some questions to ask are: Do I feel comfortable being open? Does my partner respect my independence and individuality? Does my partner respect that I have other important people and things in my life? Do I have support from my partner? Answering no to any of these questions may mean that your partner has extreme jealousy or controlling problems, which are major signs of an unhealthy relationship. One in three adolescents in the US experience physical, verbal, sexual or emotional abuse from their dating partner. Many are not aware that dating violence is even an issue among youth and teens. Teen Dating Violence Awareness takes place in order to inform people that this is indeed an issue that can be addressed by educating teens

If you are interested in signing up for or learning more about Dublin High’s ROP classes, please visit Ms. McGaha in the Career Center.

tape and help athletes recuperate from an injury. Sports Medicine students can earn their minimum required hours of 45 by attending sports and helping out with the athletes in need. ROP courses are open to all high school students, ages 16 years and older, with enrollment priority given to student’s within one of our three member school districts (Dublin USD, Livermore Valley Joint USD, and Pleasanton USD). Another ROP is called Animation and Motion Graphics 1 and 2. This class helps students learn about how to design and create animations on the computer. They can also animate short movies and clips to make them seem real. “We learned how to use photoshop as well as animate 2D and 3D objects,” said Senior Philip Nevarez. If you are interesting in enrolling in an ROP, register for ROP classes on your high school campus, just as you would register for any class on your campus. If you have any questions ask Ms. McGaha in the Career Center or you can ask your counselor.

and adults about what makes an unhealthy relationship. Just because a relationship is not physically abusive does not mean that it is as healthy as it could be. Many teens have a hard time recognizing that there relationship is unhealthy. Some think that certain actions are normal but they are not and it can be damaging to one or both partners in a relationship. Dublin High School’s Girl Club’s focuses on healthy and unhealthy relationships this month and their goal is to make a difference in the amount of teen dating violence. They will be holding an event on school campus with more information on identifying and preventing violence in a relationship. The date for this event is Thursday, February 28 in front of the library. Girl Club also focuses on topics such as self esteem, equality, and empowering women. The more the merrier, and more powerful of an impact! If you are interested contact Ms. Gallaway or Mrs. Streisand Hall.

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By Mimi Maghrbi

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LEFT: Senior Philip Nevarez creating an animation in his ROP class. Credit: Chance Cousineau ROP’s (Regional Occupational Programs) provide hands-on career exploration and training to high school students and adults throughout the Tri-Valley. ROP’s are held on high school campuses in the Dublin, Livermore Valley Joint, and Pleasanton Unified School Districts, along with TV Channel 30, the Dublin San Ramon Services District Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (Pleasanton), and the Dublin Beauty College. The Tri-Valley ROP is also contracted by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office to operate educational programs within their correctional facilities If you are wondering why you should take an ROP course, it is because experience is the best teacher. ROP can help you gain the experience you will need to get a job of your choice and will help you update your existing skills or train in a new field. ROP prepares students to obtain jobs to support the ever-increasing costs of college and promotes further advanced education in particular career areas. One ROP is called Sports Medicine; it teaches students how to

ABOVE: A group of friends fighting and putting one person in the middle of it. Credit: Mimi Maghrbi Dear Meems, all. But, you got to look at where My best friends are in a fight they’re coming from. They are with each other and are putting both upset and they expect you as me in the middle of it. I don’t want their friend to defend them. Again, to lose either of them but I don’t there is no way for you to please know how to be friends with both both of them if you take sides. So, of them when they’re fighting like a way to resolve this is to commuthis. Any suggestions? nicate how you’re feeling. Sincerely, I know that sounds cheesy, but In the Middle it works. Whatever you’re feeling about the situation, you need to Dear In the Middle, lay it all on them in the nicest way I’ve been in your position before possible. Don’t do this over text or and I know how uncomfortable message, though. You need to sit it feels when they put you in the them both down and explain how middle. But, I’ve also been one this is making you feel and that of the friends that puts another you love both of them, but their person into the middle and that fighting is ruining the friendship position isn’t fun either. that the three of you have. Explain Your friends are angry at each how you can’t take sides because other and expect you to side with somebody will get upset. Also, ask them. That’s not fair to you at them if what they’re fighting about

is really worth it to fight. You guys are besties and sometimes you get annoyed with each other but that’s normal. To ruin a friendship over something small is dramatic and not worth it in the end. You can sort of be the mediator between them and have each person explain why they’re angry and how the other can solve it. Have them work it out in a civil way and communicate what is bothering them. After this, it could save the trio of friendship. Even if it doesn’t get resolved, they now know you don’t like being in the middle and that you care about both of them. You seem like a great friend and good job for trying to make things better! Best of Luck, Meems

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Something Wicked This Way Comes By Ana Cruz

ABOVE: Wicked has been playing at the Orpheum Theater for the past month. Credit: Sarah Stierch Winner of 35 major awards such as the Tony Awards and the Grammys, Wicked is a musical about the untold story of the witches of Oz, based on the movie of L. Frank Baum’s classic novel. The plot begins before and continues after Dorothy’s arrival in Oz and includes comical references to the 1939 film. It tells the story of two unlikely friends who meet and become roommates at Shiz University, a Hogwarts-type school at Oz. Elphaba was born

with emerald green skin and is passionate, smart, and always under scrutiny. She will later become the infamous Wicked Witch of the West. Glinda the beautiful, popular, and ambitious, will later be known as the Good Witch of the North. Their friendship is tested when they differ in their approach to the Wizard’s, (the same wizard from L. Frank Baum’s novel) corrupt government. They also face tension over having the same love-interest, and opposing

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personalities and viewpoints. “This musical is wicked awesome.” Says audience member John Frederick. From January 23 to February 17, Wicked performed at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco. The tickets sold out quickly, as expected. The cast was sensational; Dee Roscioli has performed the intense, demanding role of Elphaba more than any other actress, around a thousand times. Patti Murin plays the self-absorbed but lovable role of Glinda and her comedic timing was sharp. Murin puts in the program that she is, “absolutely thrilled to travel all over the country by bubble!”. The scenic design and the smooth transition of the play contributed to the overall exceptional play. “Wicked has the most brain, heart, and courage than any other musical I know,” says Senior Reed Sights, who saw the performance in February. The musical explores the age-old question of whether wickedness starts from birth or if society made them that way, which connects to the concept of nature versus nurture. It highlights the importance of and the sacrifices that have to be made in order to stand up for what is right. The music spawns from delightful to heart-wrenching to comedic, it remains true to the magical theme of Wicked.

Health Tip: Choosing Your Dessert By Shelby Mrak

Ice cream and gelato. Ever wonder if there is a difference between the two? Well there is. And it’s not just eating home made gelato in Italy compared to eating store bought ice cream on your couch. For one, gelato has about half the fat that ice cream contains, which is partially due to how it is made. This is something that people who are very health conscious will appreciate. Also, gelato is churned at a much slower rate than ice cream is. Making it thick and creamy. Because of the way it is made it has less air and therefore is more dense, which wins over many people, whereas a majority of the ice cream at stores are aerated, and by doing so the mixtures volume increases by ten to twenty-five percent. Although some of the premium ice creams only add a little air, which generally tastes better. Here in Dublin, ice cream shops

are much easier to find. We have a Cold Stone Creamery, Baskin Robbins, and Nirvanaah. Whereas when it comes to finding a gelato place, you really have to look hard for it. There is no gelato shop in Dublin, but there is one in Pleasanton, Yolatea. At Yolatea they have more than just gelato. There is also yogurt, tea, and crepes. So which do people prefer? “I prefer gelato because I have it less often,” says sophomore Amanda Godwin. “Umm, that’s tough. I think gelato, because it just seems fancier. But I prefer ice cream as a companion. So gelato by itself, but ice cream if i’m eating it with something,” says a former Dublin High student, Jaz Zielinski. Even though gelato has won in this poll both are perfect for a hot day.

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Know Your Horoscope By Lauren Flint

By Caitlyn Murray

ABOVE: The Grammys were held on Sunday, February 9. Credit: Robert Daly The 2013 Grammys started off with a reminiscing start from the host LL Cool J and then turned into a colorful performance of “We Are Never Getting Back Together” by Taylor Swift. She performed it with an Alice and Wonderland type theme, which was very irrelevant to the song, but still creative. After that came Ed Sheeran performing “A Team” and then Fun performing “Carry On”. During their performance it began to rain on the stage. Adele won the first award of the show for best pop solo performance. Adele won for a live performance of a song that won album of the year last year. For the next performances Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley bring country to the stage, and then Miguel and Wiz Khalifa start to sing “Adorn” in the middle of the audience. Afterwards they introduce the best country solo performance award, which went to Carrie Underwood. Next category was song of the year. “We Are Young” by Fun ends up winning the award.

After this Mumford and Sons perform “I Will Wait”. Next the TV color goes to sepia color, and Justin Timberlake made his comeback to the music word with “Suit & Tie”. Next, Frank Ocean won best urban contemporary, which Chris Brown is not too happy about. After that The Black Keys won best rock performance. Maroon 5 then performed with Alicia Keys and Rihanna performs “Stay”. Zac Brown Band then wins Best Country Album. Bruno Mars then began to sing his song “Locked out of Heaven”, but then his performance to turned into a Bob Marley tribute. Rihanna and Ziggy Marley take the stage to perform “Could You Be Loved’. The Lumineers sang “Ho Hey” while Taylor Swift danced along. The performance then lead to Jack White’s. Carrie Underwood then performed in an amazing dress, which has different graphics shown on it. To end the awards, the host LL Cool J, performs. This was a very successful award show.

ABOVE: Image of Astrology signs, (Cygnus, Ursa Major, Ursa Minor) Credit: Amana Images Pisces: February 19 - March 20 Do not be alarmed. There are rough waters ahead. It may seem that your ship is quickly sinking, but you as the captain must keep it afloat. It may be a struggle, but the end result will be rewarding. Aries: March 21 - April 19 You may find yourself putting distance between the ones closest to you. It’s okay for awhile because “me time” is healthy. If it becomes a longer period of antisocial time, try to snap out it. Remind yourself why you enjoy other’s company. Socializing is healthy. Taurus: April 20 - May 20 There isn’t anything wrong with wondering “what if?” but be careful not to ignore all the “right nows”. As hard as it may be, going with the flow is usually the way to go. Gemini: May 21 - June 20 Recently you may be forgetting about all the things you have to be thankful for. It’s easy to get caught up in the negative, but try your hardest to keep your head up. There’s a lot more to see when you face the world with a head

held high and wide open eyes. Cancer: June 21 - July 2 You may constantly be feeling peeved by those around you. Don’t worry so much about the little annoyances you have been dealing with. There is no reason to create unnecessary stress! Leo: July 23 - August 22 It may seem like lately everything has been going wrong. It is a test of your character. Stay strong, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The end of the tunnel is near. Virgo: August 23 - September 22 Love is in the air for everyone this month. But not for you. Do not be discouraged. Love will find you. Right now you should focus on yourself and the ones already close to you. Strengthen your current relationships before any new ones begin. Libra: September 23-October 22 There is a chance that you will fall into good fortune. Do not be suspicious, it’s just your lucky day! Scorpio: October 23 - November 21

There is potential danger in the days ahead. Keep your guard up and be sure to be careful who who you trust! Sagittarius: November 22 - December 21 People have recently given you reason to doubt yourself. Do not pay attention to those who bring you down. Keep your confidence and stay true to yourself. Capricorn: December 22 -January 19 Luckily, you have avoided the dramas of yesterday. You may encounter more situations that will cause stress. Do not let it get to you, it will not matter in the long run. Aquarius: January 20 - February 18 Be thankful for the few loved ones that truly care. You may find yourself questioning certain friendships. Although it may be hard realizing not all you thought were there are true friends, but the few you are certain about, are friends for life. Appreciate them!

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Starting Off The Semester Right By Danielle Boccio

ABOVE: Planners are a great way to keep on track for the new semester and keep your grades up. Credit: Gettyimages.com is based off your work and if you The beginning of a new semester you can make new ones. get into a lazy slump and stop 2. “This semester I want to comis a time of hope for everyone. All doing homeowork you’re putting pletely change my style and trying grades have been reset to an A and your entire future in jepardy. If you something new!” said a Sophothere’s a new chance for success. want to go to a good college and more who would like to remain Students around campus offered set yourself up for a bright future nameless. Changing up your their tips on starting off the new sesimply doing all your work will put wardrobe or getting a new haircut mester strong: you on the right track. is a great way to feel as though 1. “ I’m trying to set new goals for Feeling good and having a you’ve started over fresh. Be a myself and keep them for the rest positive outlook on school as the completely new person if you want of the semester” said Junior Maria new semester starts is important to be. A new beginning with new Amirkhanian. Setting new goals for to doing well in school. So, look yourself for the semester is a great possibilities is a great feeling, so yourself in the mirror and ask changing up your style is a good way to keep yourself on track for yourself what you really need to way to boost your overall mood as the whole semester. They give you be successful in school. Or maybe the new semester starts. something to strive for. Instead of you just need to get organised and 3. Get organised! If losing or saying “Oh well, I want to do better do all your work. An overall mood forgetting your work is a problem in everything,” choose several things change, with changing your style, you want to improve on and focus on for you getting organised will be or setting yourself goals to stick to a huge improvement this semester them. It will be easier to focus on two may help ensure success. 4. Reality check...just do your or three goals rather than a broad work! your entire highschool carier spectrum. Once you achieve a goal

A Rekindled Debate: Gun Control

By Liam Bird

Gun control is a hot topic that has been all over the news lately. Whether or not we should ban guns as a whole, or to enforce stricter gun laws and include better background checks seem to be what is most talked about. The talk of stricter gun laws is brought after almost every mass shooting, and this year started to increase after the Aurora theater, and quickly escalated after the shooting at Newtown, Connecticut. People bring up how the event could have been prevented or been less catastrophic, and this usually leads to talk of stricter gun laws, which is is a good thing. Gun control is reasonable and would lead to a significant drop in gun related violence in America. Many people argue that if we enforce more and stricter guns laws, then violence and even crime rates in America will drop. Stricter background checks to keep guns away from people who may have mental issues, smaller clips to prevent gunman from mowing down civilians, and the outlawing of semi-auto assault weapons are just a few examples.. Stricter gun control laws are also comforting to some people. So stricter gun laws seem reasonable; well, it would be if we could get something done about them. Like with most national issues, the country is divided between two sides, the people who support stricter gun control laws, and those who believe the current gun laws

ABOVE: A close up of a gun Creit: Gettyimages.com should be left alone. This presents a big obstacle in our democratic society where both sides are practically split. Unless people can come together and come up with a reasonable consensus rather then throwing out what the other side says and insisting they’re wrong, something might actually get done about these sort of issues. Both sides of the issue need to come and work together and try to find a reasonable solution to a the violence that occurs from gun use. The president and congress need to listen to both sides of argument completely, rather then picking out the potential downfalls of a proposed plan. Trying to please the voters when the country is so divided won’t accomplish anything. Politicians need to realize that by arguing, nothing is being accomplished to solve this problem, and that provides more opportunity for another Newtown to occur.

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Don’t Use Your Fists Use Your Brain

How often do you go off campus for lunch? Do you bring a lunch or do you buy it? Every day the majority of the upperclassman go off campus for lunch to the multiple fast food chains down the street. We only have 35 minutes to eat, so fast food is the most convenient option. But is it really? On average most spend around $5 on fast food every day, by the end of the week that’s $35 dollars. Now, times that by the 52 weeks in a year; and Roberts we By are Brittany spending $1,820 on fast food. That much money spent on one meal builtfor upfree thatby you want tofood actually out of the Always three insomething a day, when wehear could eat bringing from FIGHT!! you try and physically hurt someone home. And, how much of that money did you borrow from your parents? when people are about to try and because a stupid reason like Aside from problems. the cost, fast is incredibly bad forofyou. The food is grown solve their Kidsfood in our a disagreement or argument with pesticides with growth hormones, with produce that is GMO that generation especially having always and could have easily been solved by (Genetically modified organism). Deep-fried foods like french fries are even came to fighting when it comes to using words. worse for you than burgers because they contain high levels of saturated disagreeing and arguing with one anIf you look at itand likeoften that,one it and trans fats.your Also,fist fast foods of tend to be high in sodium other. Using instead your actually sounds crazy, so next meal can contain more sodium than is recommended for one day. Too brain to cause problems ultimately time you’re with someone, much saturated and trans in fats negatively affect your upset cholesterol levels and becomes a main priority this time maybe weand should do something too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure heartalldisease. period. crazyreally like think Since arethere all young and healthy we don’t keepbefore any ofwe theuse body I thinkwe that are multiple violent actions and maybe and harming side effects in mind when we want to get a quick bite to eat.tryFor reasons that people fight. One, they use words that will help us solve those of us who are having fast food for lunch everyday the side effects are want to be able to release all their problems likely to and show up out lateron inthis life,person; even if you are in goodinstead shape.of acting like anger hate brats that raised a Any that arewant prepared before and little are heated up weren’t and given to a in custwo, foods they actually to physically proper manner. DHS could be bettomer in a matter of minutes is considered fast food. That includes places see this person they don’t like get ter than that but it’s choosing your like Starbucks, Jamba hurt; three, they want Juice don’t and wantSubway. to Fast food won’t completely ruin your health butthe be right sure way, to mixintellectually in healthy be looked at as weak; and four, they battles speaking and actually knowing foods brought from home for lunch every once and awhile. want to show that they are brave. They feel like they have to put up this what’s worth it and what’s not. If big wall to protect their egos to make we could all try that, it would make the school a better place and them feel better about themselves make us better people. so that the only way to stand up for yourself is by using using your fist to make others try and feel your pain. But in reality, it just makes people look stupid and too incompetent to use your common social skills. Fighting is suppose to make people look tough but when it comes to a fight one person loses and one wins and nothing is solved. I mean, you guys never really stated the problem and came up with a solution, you just hit the person multiple times. It seems kind of pointless because after all that drama you both still don’t like each other and haven’t done anything about it or resolved anything . Other people absolutely love witnessing people fight, they act like it’s a thrill of a lifetime for someone to hate someone else so much and to try and hurt them like there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. You have so much hate and anger ABOVE: Cheerleaders in locker room fighting Credeit: Britt Erlanson

Last Friday Night By Danielle Boccio It’s Friday right after the final bell has rung and everyone on campus couldn’t be happier to leave and decide what to make of their weekend. Your bestfriends parents have left for the weekend and the first thing that pops into your mind is to have a party. No one is home and by the time they get back on Sunday there will be no evidence anything had happened. Seems like the perfect plan....Or is it? The cops arrive and break up the party, the least that could happen is they send everyone home. On average a person could get billed up to $1,000 for the police having to come to break up the party. Parents can be held liable for your actions whether or not they knew about to party and could be subject for arrest and even jail time.

“My parents weren’t arrested or anything, but they were charged for each cop who showed up to break up the party. It ended up costing around $2,000,” says a senior who wished to be unnamed. The fine for a DUI could be up to $3,000, license suspension, traffic school, court, or even jail time. The worst consequence could be death. “I got caught drunk driving coming home from a Halloween party last year,” says a second anonymous source. “My license was suspended for a year and I had to pay a $390 DUI fine and take traffic school classes that cost around $600. My parents were furious and I was grounded for 2 and a half months.” Accidental deaths or injuries on

BELOW: House Party last Friday night Credit: GettyImages.com

your property at an illegal party will be entirely your fault from a legal standpoint and you or your parents can get arrested. “ The people who ended up going to the hospital charged my family for the hospital bills, because they had attended my party,” says the unnamed senior. All in all is the party really worth the risk? You could put lives in danger and set yourself up for legal and financial trouble. Not to mention how angry your parents will get once they realize you took advantage of their trust in you. Maybe throwing that party isn’t the best idea after all...

Friday February 22, 2012

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“I like Valentines day because it’s a day to publicly show appreciation to the people you care about. I spent it with Chris Larsen!” - Junior Danielle Moon

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“I think that it’s just a holiday that industries use to make money.” - Senior Olivia Silva

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Hottest iPhone Apps

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By Caitlyn Murray

Many people at our school own an iPhone, iPad, iTouch, or some sort of Apple product. They are all very useful and can be used to communicate or do research. But teens mainly use the apps. One of the most popular apps is Instagram. Instagram is a photo sharing app that lets you take pictures and edit them with a choice of 19 different filters. The pictures then show up on the news feed with a unique square shape. Instagram also allows you to share the photos on different social network sites like Twitter and Facebook. “I like Instagram because it’s different than the other social network websites and lets me see what all my friend are up to,” said Junior Jon Rompel. Also a lot of people like to use the app to edit photos and make them look more interesting. “I like instagram because I like being able to edit the photos and put cool filters on them,” said Junior, Hannah Neckar. There are also some apps that are used to have a good laugh. “One of my favorite apps is Fatbooth because its hilarious,” said Junior Joe Hailey. Fatbooth lets you take a picture of someone, then it changes their face to make them appear fat. “The best app hands down is Snapchat,” said Junior, Haleigh

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ABOVE: Chris Malek, Haleigh Hawkins, Joe Hailey, and Hannah Neckar are all using their favorite iphone apps Hawkins. Snapchat lets you take a picture and send it to one of your friends, After a certain amount of seconds that you choose, it automatically deletes. “It’s awesome because I can make super ugly

faces and it will just delete,” said Hawkins. Apps are fun especially when you need to kill time. If you have not yet tried these apps, check them out!

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