Issue 7, March 2013

THE DUBLIN SHIELD

Volume 3, Issue 7

8151 Village Parkway Dublin, CA 94568

Gaels Fall Short in Quest to Glory

By Michelle Goldstein

ABOVE: Cameron Moses drives to the hoop while Eric Nielsen boxes out. Credit: Bidjan Aminian On Friday March 1, the Dublin High School Men’s basketball team put on their jerseys to play Newark-Memorial High. They went on a bus ride to Washington High School to compete for the NCS championship.

The final score was 74-60 and Dublin came up short, but they played a tough game. The Dublin

Gaels haven’t scored fewer than 85 points in any of their three playoff games and had been explosive throughout a season that saw them capture their first league title in 40 years. They also broke the single-season school record for most wins in a season.

“Although we didn’t get the win, we played our hearts out. Now

we are focused on winning state,” said Senior Jamir Andrews.

And that’s what they did.

On Saturday March 16, the men’s basketball team went to the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento.

They played College Park at 12 pm and lost 93-90 in overtime.

Down by as many as ten points, the Gaels didn’t give up in the

Soon to Open: New Performing Arts Center

fourth quarter.

With 1.6 seconds left, Senior Spencer Hollie tied it up 83-83, making a layup as he was fouled.

He then missed a free throw that would’ve put the Gaels up by 1.

“It’s time to TURN UP!” Hollie said to his teammates.

The bleachers were filled with many screaming fans and the spirit was shown throughout the entire game.

“The atmosphere was incredible, I’ve never played in front of that many people before and our Sixth Man was amazing too,” Senior Devin Koeplin said. “I was disappointed with the loss, but proud of my team for getting to where we are today.”

“I just wish I could’ve played in the game but we made a good comeback and it definitely showed,” Koeplin said, who was unable to play with a hurt shoulder. ”We had bad luck at the end, but I’m still proud of our team.

Although the Gaels didn’t get the win, Senior Jojo McGlaston set a new NorCal Regional record by scoring 35 points.

The fans, also known as the Sixth Man, began to chant, “We are Dublin” after the game in show of support for the fellow Gaels.

According to the boys, it was the best turnout of fans that they ever had in years and the team has made accomplishments that will forever be marked in school history.

Friday, March 22, 2013

Upcoming Events • Junior Prom on Saturday, March 23 at Canyon View in San Ramon from 7:45 - 10:45 pm • Academic Awards Night on Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30 pm •Upcoming Collaboration Days on March 27 and April 10 • Minimum Day on Friday, March 29 for the end of the Third Quarter

Spring Break from Monday, April 1 Friday, April 5

By Ana Cruz

Calling all creative Gaels!

The Dublin Shield is looking for students to send in their art, poetry, short stories, etc. to be featured in the next issue of the paper. Send in your work to thedublinshield.dhs@gmail.com and it may be in the newspaper!

ABOVE: Upcoming state of the art performing arts center. Credit: Bidjan Aminian As part of the project to build new facilities for Dublin High School, the Performing Arts Center is currently under construction. It is set to be up and running the winter of 2013-2014.

“I’m upset that the seniors will not be able to see it since it will be an amazing facility,” says Senior Rebekah Quenta.

This project was funded by Measure ‘C’, which is dedicated to improve and renew school facilities. It will be utilized by drama, choir, band, TV production classrooms, and by even by the

public since it is the only performing arts center in the Dublin community, making it unique.

“We will have the chance to do more complex and creative plays,” says Junior Cassidy Knight.

The Performing Arts Center will definitely be a step-up from the current little theater that we have.

“There will be top of the line sound and lighting and excellent acoustics,” says Dublin High Principal Carol Shimizu.

“It will provide a very professional environment for

our performing arts classes both in drama and also in our music program,” adds Shimizu. “It will also be a wonderful place to have visiting lectures, college representatives, or entertainment in the community for our students and families to enjoy. It’s a performing arts facility with an educational focus.”

New features will include a permanent 500-seat theatre, which will provide comfort and good visibility for members of the audience. One of the main features would be the orchestra

pit that can be raised up to the level of the stage. There will also be headsets with which stage directors can talk to each other from different locations, this will improve communication and reduce the chance of something going wrong. There will be a fly system (space above the stage in which they can hang props when it’s not needed) and backdrops which will give drama productions more freedom to create set pieces since there would be more space to utilize and will help for a better organization. In terms of organization, there will also be more space for clothes, shoes and other props.

“It’s definitely well overdue. I hope this new theatre demands more respect for the arts,” says Senior choir member Noirita Saha.

Inside This Issue...

• Inside Acceptance Week on page 5 • Student art and poetry on page 5 • “Is Junior Prom worth it?” on page 4 • Club spotlight on the Storytellers on page 4 • Teacher spotlight on Ms. Beck on page 4 • Student spotlight on Alex Cappa on page 5

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The Cause and Controversy of VAWA

By Jasmine Virk

ABOVE: Cases of domestic abuse have been reduced after the passing of the VAWA. Credit: Lauren Bates/Getty Images In February 2013, an extension of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was passed with overwhelming government support.

Despite support from the president and a large majority of the U.S. Congress, these extensions of VAWA (and even the federal law itself) are not well known by the public. VAWA affects more than half of U.S. citizens yet many of those that reap these benefits are unaware of what the act is.

The Violence Against Women Act was drafted by the office of thenSenator Joe Biden in response to the severity of the crimes (such as rape, abuse, stalking, etc.) committed against women and provided a means to hold offenders accountable for their actions while

providing support for the victims.

The act provides $1.6 billion for the investigation and prosecution of crimes against women. VAWA strengthened federal penalties against repeat offenders, removed the need for women to pay for rape exams or protection, required that a victim’s protection order be enforced in all of the United States, trains over 500,000 law enforcement officials in domestic and sexual abuse matters, along with other provisions.

VAWA was opposed for renewal in 2012 by conservative Republicans as extensions of the act included language that would provide protection to same-sex couples and undocumented persons. Despite Republican refusal,

The Fate of Prop 8

By Liam Bird

ABOVE: Californians protesting for and against Prop 8.

Credit: California Courts clause of the U.S constitution, On March 26, there will be a hearing held by the supreme court or the fourteenth Amendment. It deprived people of their rights to on Prop 8, the basis of whether or life, liberty, and property, and it not gay marriage is constitutional. didn’t provide people within the juThis would be the justices’ first risdiction equal protection. Walker ever case on same sex marriage. issued an injunction against Obama has also joined this battle enforcing Proposition 8, and a over same-sex marriage and has stay to determine suspension of told the U.S. Supreme Court that the California law limiting marriage his ruling pending appeal. There have been other cases like this as to male-female couples serves no a result of Prop 8. legitimate purpose and is based Prop 8 has been a controversial on “impermissible prejudice.” topic since it was issued in 2008.

For those who don’t really know much about what Prop 8 is, it’s ba- For both sides of the spectrum, the decision that will be made on sically the proposition in California on gay marriage. Prop 8 was simi- March 26th is a big one.

For some who support the lar to prop 22 in the year 2000, proposition, one idea seems to be and provided a ban on same sex marriage in California and was put foundational.

“Though I believe people have in place after the 2008 election.

But prop 8 does not have an affect the right to do what makes them domestic partnerships in California happy, I think being gay is morally wrong,” says a Junior who wishes or those who were married before to remain nameless.

November 5, 2008. This caused However, people who are a lot of controversy and sparked against Prop 8 believe it violates many protests and lawsuits. human rights.

On August 4, 2010, there was “I don’t think anyone should the court case Perry v. Schwarhave the power to dictate who zenegger. Judge Vaughn Walker someone can or can’t marry,” overturned Proposition 8, rulstates another student. ing that prop 8 violated the Due Process and the Equal Protection

the bill reauthorizing VAWA was passed this February.

The act has been scrutinized not only by Republicans for its inclusive language but also by women of all political parties for failing to teach women how to protect themselves.

“I believe a balance is required.

Men need to be taught restraint and responsibility and women need to take action to protect themselves,” says Senior Nadia Zaka.

The bill has also come under fire for only treating the side-effects of violent crime instead of providing a cure.

“The act itself does not prevent people from committing acts of violence and harassment; it creates stronger measures to deal with the cases when it happens,” states Senior Isabelle Huang.

Despite the criticism, VAWA has had a visible effect on the American public, as the rate of intimate partner violence has lowered by 67%, partner homicides of both men and women have decreased by a significant percentage, date and spousal rape are no longer considered as lesser crimes than rape committed by a stranger, all states have now made stalking a crime, among other results.

No matter what the controversy behind VAWA is, one thing remains clear: the atrocious nature of the crimes committed against women and the need to prevent them.

“I wonder, ‘We are all people, so why do we hurt each other?’” questions Senior Reed Sights. “I have trouble understanding how some people think [such crimes] are okay to do, or even when others just watch and let it happen.”

News

History of St. Patrick’s Day

By Liam Bird

ABOVE: We have been celebrating St. Patrick’s day for hundreds of years.

Credit: Jeffery Coolidge St. Patrick’s Day; a day of When he was sixteen, he was green, Shamrocks, rainbows, captured from his home and taken and Leprechauns. Every year our to Ireland by raiders and became community celebrates this Irish a slave. But six years later he holiday with a large parade and escaped, it’s said that he was told festival incorporating different

by God in a dream to flee from things around the community. But captivity to the coast, where he have you ever considered why we would board a ship and return to celebrate St. Patrick’s day, or who Britain. He died on March 17, 457 St. Patrick was, and what made or 461, no one is sure about the him so special? exact date.

“I think we celebrate St. Now that we have some knowlPatrick’s Day because it was edge on the big man St. Patrick, originally celebrated by the Irish what is St. Patrick’s day? immigrants who came to America Well St. Patrick’s Day was and we adopted it as a national made the official feast day in the holiday, and it’s about St. Patrick early seventeenth century. It comwho did something amazing, and memorates St. Patrick and the the love of bear” says Junior Alex arrival of Christianity in Ireland.

Cancino.

Also a fun fact is that the origiSo before we get to talking nal color associated with St. Patabout this holiday, let’s talk about rick was blue, green didn’t catch St. Patrick himself. Unfortunately on till the early 1700’s. The reason nothing much is known about his that shamrocks are associated life other that he was a Christian with St. Patrick’s day because he missionary who became a bishop is said to have used the shamrock of Armagh, Ireland and was known to explain the Holy Trinity to the as the “Apostle of Ireland” and Celtic Polytheists. was titled Primate of all Ireland.

The Irish City in California

By Fernanda Ramos

ABOVE: The Dublin Pioneer Cemetary. Credit: Wikicommons Dublin, California, so many people might wonder how it became to be the city it is now. The National Civic League named the City of Dublin as an All-American City in 2011. From it’s Mexican to now Irish background, this city is not one to forget.

It all started back in the 1800’s when José Marìa Amador, who was granted 16,000 acres in the valley by the San Jose Mission for his services as a Mexican soldier, which is now known as Amador Valley.

He later sold his land to Irish settlers, Michael Murray and Jeremiah Fallon who founded

the town in 1850. They began to build homes for their families and as time went on and more people settled, it started to grow rapidly.

This town was named after the city of Dublin in Ireland which is the reason why St. Patrick’s Day is greatly celebrated. In 1867, Alameda County was created from parts of Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties. The City was registered to the country in February 1982.

In 1856, Dublin’s first school was created and was named The Murray Schoolhouse which is now a Heritage Center, along with Green’s Store, St. Raymond’s

Church, and the old cemetery which have been preserved and are now located on Donlan Way, which is named after Tom Donlon, who died while helping construct Old St. Raymond’s Church. Pioneers in the 1800’s were buried in the Dublin Pioneer Cemetery which was established in 1859.

Because of the Irish background this city grew up on, St. Patrick’s Day is a very important holiday to the community and each year a parade is held on Dublin Boulevard. This year, the parade was held on March 16 and the Carnival was on the 16 and 17 at the Dublin Civic Center.

Sports

Wrestling Goes Far in NCS Spring Sports Preview

By Shelby Mrak Wrestling. One of the most

physically demanding sports there is. Dublin High’s wrestling team officially started their season in November, however many of the wrestlers work out all year long.

Practice was held either four or five days per week and was two hours per session.

The team began with around forty people, although only twenty of them finished the season, and has five coaches: Mike Halket, Darian Benge, Rachel Chinn, and Chris Little, and Mike Lemas.

The last weekend of February (23rd and 24th) wrestling NCS took place at Newark Memorial High School where DHS’s wrestlers went up against some of the best in the state and they did pretty well.

Six on the team made it to NCS,

including Senior Zach Little, the varsity team captain, who placed eighth in the individual championships.

“NCS was hard and long, but I think that the team gave it the best that they could,” Little said about his experience.

“The team had a great end of season. This was our first 3rd place finish at NCS (in Division 2),” Coach Mike Halket added.

Not only did the wrestling team go to NCS, but Senior Linda Tran went to the Girl’s State Championship. Tran medalled and took fourth.

“Linda Tran made school history by becoming the first DHS athlete to earn 2 Medals at the state tourney. She took 4th place last year and repeated with a 4th place this year. This is a historic accomplishment,” Coach Halket said.

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By Fernanda Ramos

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!

By Danielle Boccio ABOVE: Varsity baseball player Shawn Vincent #9, at the plate against Concord.

Credit: Bidjan Aminian Now that winter is finally over, there is so much more to look forward to this spring, especially with sports. Most of these sports are going to be held from this point on to the end of the school year. It’s always good to know who is playing and when, to go cheer them on and show your support for the team.

DHS is really good at supporting their school teams, whether it’s football, basketball or any other sport. Some of the sports that will be played this Spring include Lacrosse, Baseball and Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, and Golf.

“I’m excited for swim meets and

just excited to go against other schools and improve as a team,” Sophomore and swimmer Spencer Nielsen said. “The swim team is probably the friendliest environment I know, my team members are all hard workers and the coaches are just amazing.”

On the field, we have Varsity Baseball and Softball, who already started their seasons early February and play against teams all across the Bay Area. Same goes for the Boy’s and Girl’s Lacrosse teams.

“Our season this year is going to be pretty tough, but we have a strong team and most of all, a coach who keeps us going,”

Junior Varsity player Nadine Haddad said.

Each team is like a family, which represent our school in the goal to win championships from other schools.

“My team members are literally like my family, we easily click and that helps us play as a team,” Haddad continues. “I’m looking forward to making NCS and seeing myself grow as a player.”

Sports can really bring students together in effect to cheer on their school athletes and show them that no matter whether if they win or lose, we’ll be proud especially when you’re out on a nice spring afternoon.

Swim Team Splashes into Season

By Shelby Mrak

ABOVE: DHS Track members participate in various events.

Credit: Bidjan Aminian

On March 13, the Dublin High Track team had their first home meet. It was a dual meet with Campolindo and Miramonte.

Campolindo took the overall win, but the Dublin athletes had many individual best performances and even a school record.

“I’m glad I’m on a team where everyone puts their heart into whatever event they are participating in,” Senior Michelle Goldstein said.

Here are some of the most impressive achievements for the Dublin High Athletes: Senior Ondre Rudolph, a discus thrower, had an outstanding meet and threw a school record of 149.09 feet, which put him in first place!

Martin Yau, a senior, won the Varsity men’s pole vaulting event with a 13 foot jump.

Mecca McGlaston, a Freshman, ran 16.07 seconds in the girls Varsity 100 meter hurdles and won her race.

Adeola Olayomi, a senior, who won the girls 200 meter run,

running an outstanding 23.56 seconds.

Winning the boy’s long jump, Sophomore Darrell Millinder jumped 20-05.00 feet.

Senior Nicholas Katsarelis, earned second place in the boys shot put throwing a 38-09.50 feet Goldstein ranked third in girls discus; throwing 72-03 feet.

The girls and guys Varsity 4 by 4 relay teams both won first place.

Girls running 51.85 seconds and boys running 45.25 seconds.

Even though Dublin didn’t win, our athletes worked extremely hard in the meet and had amazing individual successes. The track team may compete in individual events, but the team spirit is as strong as any at a track meet.

Having your teammates cheer you on is a great motivator for each athlete to do their best.

“We’re like one big family,” Junior Danielle Moon said.

“I think everyone is gonna kick butt this season,” Savannah Wieser said. We can only expect great things to come this track season.

ABOVE: Collin Wellman, a varsity swimmer doing butterfly during competition.

Credit: Sharon Dillon It’s that time of the year when swim season starts back up. They just started February 4th and had only a few meets since then. The swim team’s first meet was at Acalanes High School on March 6th, which was a very “exciting and nervous meet for many.” The second was at Las Lomas High School on March 15th.

Although Acalanes overall won the first meet, Dublin High’s team performed their best and swam their hardest.

“It was solid,” varsity team captain Clark Jackman said. “Everyone did well for their first meet.

And even though it was a tough team, everyone did their best and that’s what’s important.”

“It was lots of fun. From what I saw, it looked like everyone

dropped time, which is awesome,” Jackman said about the second meet.

“Our first meet was away at Acalanes, and while we didn’t win, we had an excellent meet. Several swimmers achieved personal records, which is rare this early in the season,” Coach Sollom said, who is also an English teacher here at DHS. “Many others scored points, and everyone made their presence felt on deck- we were absolutely louder and more spirited than the Acalanes team,” Sollom said.

Sollom has been coaching the DHS swim team for three seasons now and is the coach for the summer swim team, the Green Gators.

He began swimming competitively since he was five and even swam

in NCAA D3 at Whitman College.

Sollom is not the only one coaching our huge swim team of about 58 people, and Jen Moirao coaches alongside him. Moirao has also been coaching here for years and has been swimming her whole life.

“I really like swimming,” Junior Megan Rankin said, who started swimming her freshman year. “My favorite part is setting new goals for every meet and then beating my best times.”.

The varsity swim team captains are Clark Jackman, Allen West, and Kristin Horillo.

“So far it’s pretty good, we’re just now getting into the competitions so it’s pretty solid,” Jackman said.

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Is Prom Worth It? By: Caitlyn Murray

ABOVE: Expensive gowns for the big night.

Credit: Gettyimages Around this time every year, Juniors begin to ask themselves one simple question: Is Prom worth it?

This year Junior Prom tickets sold between $75 - $85 depending on when you bought them. For girls, they have so much to worry about, especially finding the perfect dress. Dresses usually range from $200- $500.

“I would rather just save my money and have a fun night doing other things with my closest friends. There is also always some kind of drama. I don’t want to pay so much and have high expectations for a night that could be ruined,” said a junior who wished to remain nameless.

Some girls choose to borrow their dress from a friend who has already been to Prom. Then there is also the expenses of getting your hair, nails, and makeup done, and maybe even get a tan.

For guys they have to rent a tux. Plus they might choose to buy two tickets, for them and their date. However they have the big

job of asking a girl to Prom. Each year Prom askings become more and more elaborate, from creative posters and pretty flowers to flash mobs.

“I just want to wait and go to senior ball to make my senior experience more special and memorable,” said an unnamed Junior.

However, Prom can be one of the most memorable nights of your high school experience.

“I would never miss Junior Prom! I have been looking forward to this night since the beginning of freshmen year,”said Junior Sydney McNaughton.

Prom is also fun because you can dress up and get all fancy.

“One the things I am most excited for is getting my hair done and getting ready with my friends,” said McNaughton.56 Prom is one of the key and most memorable experience for a lot of high schoolers. It will be a night that you will always remember.

Club Spotlight: Storytellers

Campus Life

By: Alison Martinez

Dublin High now has a new campaign that is ran through the French Club and supports teens struggling with depression. The Storytellers is a two-month campaign to create awareness about mental health issues and the club is a subsection of a bigger movement, To Write Love on Her Arms.

“The name comes from its host organization, To Write Love on Her Arms,” an unnaimed senior said.

The Storytellers bring the TWLOHA message to each school and foster community on each campus, while also raising funds for TWLOHA. It is a new campaign at DHS that raises awareness for teenagers who need help speaking out. TWLOHA is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. It exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery. The Storytellers is a way to speak out to the campus and say that hope and healing can be found by inviting friends, classmates, and teachers to participate in their story. The Storytellers is a project for all people regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.

“Not in anyway is it a club, it is a campaign that supports TWLOHA in its worldwide cause to help teenagers,” a source that would like to remain unnamed said.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health:

ABOVE: A student wearing a bracelet for The Storytellers.

Credit: DHS Storytellers •Depression is the leading ers member said. cause of suicide Dublin High can help by buying a • 2/3 of people struggling with Storytellers bracelet, which costs depression never get help $5 and is on sale at lunch every • Suicide is the third leading Wednesday and Friday in front of cause of death among adolesthe Student Union. The Storycents tellers bracelet will help provide The Storytellers believe that in therapy, counseling, and suicide order to change these statistics, it prevention for a teenager strugis essential to bring this conversagling with depression. The five tion to high schools and tell the dollars will go towards TWLOHA, youth that it’s okay to talk about a nonprofit organization that mental health and that they are strives to help people suffering not alone. from depression and self-harm.

“The Storytellers club is also to Dublin High, let’s come together open up conversation,” a Storytell- and support those in need!

St. Patrick’s Day and Its Green Charm By: Michelle Goldstein

Teacher Spotlight: Ms.Beck By: Caitlyn Murrary

ABOVE: Ms. Beck posing at her teaching podium.

CredIt: Caitlyn Murray Ms. Beck then pursued her There are many new teachers at teaching career and then got a job Dublin High School this year. One here at Dublin high. of the new teachers is Kelly Beck.

A big reason reason that Ms. Ms. Beck was born and raised in Beck loves Dublin High is because Dublin, California. She graduated she had a great high school expefrom Dublin High as part of the rience, which is pretty rare class of 2003. Ms. Beck was very “I want to be here forever. This involved at school. She played place is what shaped me as a volleyball and was goalie of the person,” said Ms. Beck. soccer team. Her soccer team One of her goals is to help placed 2nd in NCS and her name people have that same aweis currently on three NCS banners some experience. She was very for soccer. Ms. Beck then went to involved in sports and leadership. the University of Arizona, which, She is the perfect fit for a teacher according to her is, “the best unifrom her experiences in high versity in the whole world.” school. She was captain of sports Ms. Beck always knew she teams, class president, and genuwanted to be a teacher eventually. inely likes to help people.

She grew up with teachers and In her spare time she likes to just loved teaching. However, right play volleyball. Ms. Beck also after college she worked in sports coaches volleyball here at DHS. broadcasting on Fox News sports She also loves to be outdoors, in Arizona. After doing this for a hang out with friends and travel. while, she realized that sports “Ms. Beck is definitely one of was not the right lifestyle for her my favorite teachers,” said Junior because of the long hours and Hannah Neckar. working on holidays.

ABOVE: The Dublin community celebrates the annual festival on Saturday, March 16.

Credit: Michelle Goldstein Parade. Festival. Free stuff.

Shamrock 5k run.

The St. Patrick’s Day festivities went on and on from March 16th through the 17th. It all started off with a parade at 9:30am that went from Amador Plaza Road to Dublin Blvd, then from Village Parkway to Amador Valley Blvd.

The parade was sponsored by the Dublin Lions Club and they were also participating in it as well.

After an hour or so, many people moved their way to the festival which was crowded with at least 50,000 people. The events were so big that KTVU had a special on it.There were many booths at the festival such as; the Alameda Sheriff’s Department, Rockin’ Jump, 511.com, the Fire Department, and many food booths like

Nothing Bundt Cakes. During the festival there was many free stuff given away that gave children of all ages a huge smile.

“This festival is the best because they give out free stuff like food, I like food!” said Junior Drew Caldwell.

This St. Patrick’s Day was filled with a happy, lucky, and wonderful Dublin community. During the parade, everyone was in green and many people showed their spirit by throwing beaded necklaces in the crowd that looked great with the tiny leprechaun hats and they handed out when you showed up.

“I am feeling like a leprechaun because I am wearing so much green,” says Junior Patrick Gerlach, “ I am so lucky to be apart of this fantastic event.”

As soon as the clock striked 5pm, the lights dimmed as people left to go home and many went to bed as soon as they go home so they could prepare for the 5k run on Sunday morning. The run started at 8:30am and went on until around 10:30.

“I would be so tired if I had to run 3 ½ miles especially if I was filmed.” said Junior Kyle Winter.

Although the 5k run did look tiring, many said they had fun and glad they ran until they were exhausted. The festivities were fun for everyone who attended, and all of the 3,150 people in the race got free stuff before and after the race. It left the Dublin community a happy and lucky place to come to every year from now on for a very fortunate St. Patrick’s Day.

Campus Life

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Student Spotlight: Alex Cappa

FROM TOP CLOCKWISE: Alex Cappa performing at the Skit Rally.

Credit: Rahbar Khan, Alex Cappa with Emily Morehead before the Homecoming Dance. Credit: James Morehead, Alex Cappa gets in his position, ready for the snap. Credit: Rahbar Khan, Alex Cappa and Zach Crittenden at Mr. Dublin.

Credit: Natalie Bouri

By Winnie Chan

Mr. Dublin. Six feet and six inches tall. Football player. Baseball player. Improv. Drama.

Alex Cappa, a senior this year, has had an amazing experience here at Dublin High for the past four years. Throughout his journey at DHS, Cappa has been able to develop many great relationships and engage in many activities that the school provides. What Cappa has found challenging about high school though, is having the time to get everything done.

“If you take advantage of everything our school offers then you have a full day everyday, and sometimes it is a lot to handle,” Cappa says.

Balancing extracurriculars and school became extremely important, and having extra time in class meant using that time to get other work done.

Not only has academics played a big part in his high school career, but football has also definitely changed Cappa’s life.

Cappa says the combination of a physically challenging game and an exciting locker room allows him to bond with his teammates unlike any other way.

“Although it was a huge commitment, it challenged me every day to get better and to be better,” Cappa exclaims.

Another commitment Cappa has made includes being on the improv team. Cappa says that although it may be another huge

Dear Meems

commitment, having the team run by students only makes it more relaxing. From playing games to simply hanging out with friends, Cappa is truly glad to be a part of the improv team.

Aside from classes, football, and drama, Cappa says that it’s been tough for him to look further into his senior year because all will be so bittersweet.

“The biggest thing I look forward to is everyone finding out where they will go after high school,” says Cappa. “I know we have

amazing people at our school and I cannot wait to see everyone go succeed in whatever path they choose after high school.”

As for his own career path, Cappa says he’s not so sure yet, but he does know that he would love to coach football and maybe even come back to Dublin for it.

“Alex is one of the most ambitious people I know,” Emily Morehead says. “He will make it far in life through not only his intelligence, but also his optimism and enthusiasm.”

By Mimi Maghrbi

If you have any questions, go ahead and send them to @thedublinshield in a direct message on Twitter, or you can contact Mimi Maghrbi to get your question answered. Your question could be featured in the next article!

ABOVE: A young student struggles to meet the academic expectations of his parents. Credit: Mimi Maghrbi Dear Meems, I’m stressed about keeping my grades up. I’m pressured by my parents to get straight A’s but they’re so inflexible that it makes me want to quit. I’m a junior and I’m thinking about just giving up.

What should I do?

Sincerely, Losing Steam Dear Losing Steam, I know how hard junior year can be. Harder classes, more events, losing friends... There’s a lot to deal with. But, this is also a big year that colleges look at.

You don’t want to eliminate the option of getting into a good college because of stress. Part of being accepted to colleges is the pride of knowing you worked hard for it. Giving up is going to

give you regret, I promise. Your parents only want what’s best for you. And believe it or not, they’re usually right. They want you to get straight A’s because they want your options to be endless after high school. Maybe sit them down and calmly and respectfully tell them that when they pressure you so hard it makes you not want to work hard. Try to tell them to go easier on you, and that you won’t let them down. If they agree, you have to make sure that you don’t let your grades drop or they will go even harder on you.

If you work hard, you will get those straight A’s. It’s overwhelming but you can achieve it. A tip would be to have fun while getting those A’s. If your teacher assigns a project, go all out and be creative. If you have to present

something, be energetic and make the class laugh while accomplishing that A. If you do give up, think about the consequences.

You could completely bomb your studies and have to take summer school. Even after that, you could not be accepted to colleges because you felt too pressured. I don’t suggest ruining your future to relax. Sometimes things stress you out but they’re beneficial in the long run. Do everything to the best of your ability and anything that you’re obligated to do is more fun when you take it with enthusiasm. Finish strong because it will make your parents proud and more importantly, it will make you proud. Keep up the good work!

Best of Luck, Meems

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Guest Article DHS Promotes CampusWide Acceptance

By Ryan McRee and Kristen Koury

ABOVE: Dublin High students participate in Acceptance Week by signing pledges. Credit: Ana Cruz From March 11th to March 15th, Dublin High School took the first steps to becoming a more open, friendly environment with the Week of Acceptance. The week consisted of different themes each day, with different dress-up colors and activities.

The Week of Acceptance was organized by Dublin Leadership’s Link Crew Committee. The idea for the event came to us when several members of our committee attended the Tri-Valley Leadership Conference at Monte Vista and learned of similar acceptance-based activities that other high schools around the Tri-Valley had done. The concept was to empower students to make a difference in their community by fostering acceptance.

Monday’s theme was Race, and students came to school wearing red. As they walked on campus, they may have noticed the Acceptance Wall, on which students could pledge to promote acceptance and tolerance at school by signing their names.

Tuesday’s theme was Religion, and students were encouraged to wear green. Throughout the day, a handful of students carried around Compliment Boxes, from which Dublin High students could draw a piece of candy or a compliment to brighten their day during passing period.

On Wednesday students wore purple to support sexual tolerance, and at lunch the Gay-Straight Alliance hosted a sexuality trivia

game where students could win baked goods.

Thursday’s activities were a collaboration between DHS Leadership and the “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign, and students wore silver to bring an end to bullying of mentally handicapped/special needs individuals.

There was another pledge wall to stop the use of the R-word, and bracelets and ribbon were passed out to show support.

Friday was Anti-Bullying Day and High-Five Friday. Students wore blue to support victims of bullying and during passing period many students were enthusiastically giving out high-fives to everyone they saw. There was also a lunchtime activity, Bowling Against Bullying, which attracted some student involvement.

When asked what his favorite day was, Junior Patrick Wallace responded, “Wednesday, the sexuality-themed day; as President of the Gay-Straight Alliance this is an issue that is very dear to me.”

Wallace, who is also a member of the Link Crew Committee, nicely summed up the purpose of the Week of Acceptance. “Intolerance and bullying need to be talked about and I’m glad somebody’s finally shedding light on the situation.”

We hope this event becomes a Dublin High tradition in future years as our campus becomes a home where all students can feel accepted and part of the Gael Force.

Gaels GalLery The Dublin Shield is proud to introduce a new section for students to show off their art, comics, poetry, short stories and more. If you would like to be featured in the next issue, please email your work to thedublinshield.dhs@gmail.com.

“Untitled” by Senior Isabelle Huang

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Entertainment

The Dublin Shield

Must See Movie: Safe Haven

By Danielle Boccio

ABOVE: Poster for the romanctic film Safe Haven.

Credit: Relativity Media on Nicholas Sparks’ novel Safe Looking for a movie to see this Haven, the movie adaptation that weekend? The new movie Safe came out in theaters on February Haven may seem like a chick 14th is a box office hit! flick but it has the perfect amount The main character Erin is runof suspense and action to keep ning from her abusive husband a man occupied as well. Based

and she ends up in North Carolina, where she meets Alex (Josh Duhamel) and his two kids who are struggling to keep it together after their mother passed away a few years prior.

Erin dyes her hair, changes her name and is reluctant to tell anyone her real life story. Her husband is incessantly searching for her with his connections, being a police investigator, while she is slipping into a romantic fling with Alex and slowly telling the truth about who she really is.

This is one of the best “chick flicks” I’ve seen in awhile. Not because it was all lovey dovey and cute, but because it had action and suspense and that heart warming romance. It pretty much caters to all audiences: men and women, young and old. This movie pulls you in and makes you root for Erin to find a way to escape her crazy husband and breaks your heart as you learn more about Alex’s troubled family life without his wife.

Not only was Safe Haven a solid story, but the actors Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel worked well together. They made the story believable and relatable.

Even with this violent beginning the story is still a classic Nicholas Sparks lovey dovey tearjerker, just with a little twist and a surprise ending. Out of all the chick flicks out right now, this will be the one guys won’t mind going to see.

So, grab some tissues just in case and see Safe Haven, you won’t regret it!

Make the Most Out of Spring Break

By Winnie Chan

Good Eats in Dublin: Athens Burgers

By Brittany Roberts

ABOVE: A place the people of Dublin should check out!

Credit: Brittany Roberts On March 8, 2013, I went to Athens Burger for the first time to try out their food. From the minute I went inside the atmosphere was really nice. As soon as you walk in you see big blue couches, lots of tables, and a huge menu with so many choices. Besides just being burgers there, there were so many options. From burgers to chicken to sandwiches; the amount was non stop.. When I was talking to the staff they all seemed so homely and very friendly. As soon as I walked in the door they were immediately saying hi and asking me how my day was going, very inviting and nice. I ordered a couple things on the menu but there were specific items they wanted you to order, they made that obvious by having a specials board that they keep inside their restaurant. One of the workers informed me that the specials usually change every week-2 weeks.

After talking to some of the workers I got their opinion on their restaurant. I asked them why people should come here

and what made them unique from other fast food restaurants.

One staff member said “Well in my opinion we aren’t a fast food restaurant. We cook all of our food fresh, we have have a variety of things on the menu, and we serve all of our customers”.

When I thought about it that way it was true. It was a very clean and friendly environment, we had to wait the average amount of time for our food like in other restuarants, and their food selection choices was huge.

One of the cooks also said, “I like Athens because it reminds me of the old time burger places I used to go when I was a kid”.

The main things I liked a lot about the restaurant besides the inside was the food and the service. I went on Friday, usually one of the most busy days restaurants have and after I ordered it took no longer than ten minutes for me to receive my food and I thought it was really good. I think Dublin High students should check it out.

Know Your Horoscope

By Lauren Flint

ABOVE: Have a relaxing spring awakening. Credit: Getty Images / OJO Images Easter. Flowers. Cherry blossoms. Allergies. Beach.

There are many things to look forward to in spring. This Spring Break, give yourself a break, especially when you have waited months for this week-long vacation to come.

“I look forward to catching up on my sleep and relaxing at home,” Senior Rebekah Quenta says. “I plan on hanging out with some old friends and then studying for most of the break.”

For most people, relaxing and truly taking a break from school is essential. But Spring Break can also be a time to catch up on movies, including must-watch movies or favorites like 500 Days of Summer, Inception, and Perks of Being a Wallflower.

If watching a movie isn’t your

thing, try moving around and go hiking out in the spring air. And while you’re at it, enjoy the scenery and capture moments with the camera you’re sure to bring along.

At a time when school is out, you’ll also probably want to spend some time with friends. Plan a sleepover, bake something new to impress your friends, or go spring shopping to look for new spring wear or dresses for upcoming events.

“Unfortunately for me, I will be staying home,” Junior Carol Wu says. “But I look forward to hanging out with friends and going shopping.”

If a trip hasn’t been planned, try going to an amusement park like Great America, especially when most amusement parks start to open again at this time of the year

for thrill seekers.

“I plan on staying home for most of the time so I’m not going anywhere far,” Junior Kathleen Wong says.

Although staying home is not so bad when you can read a new book or catch up on your favorite TV shows, why not head over to San Francisco or stop by the beach to make more discoveries in the springtime?

“When I think of spring, I think of the cherry blossoms blooming and how the days start getting warmer,” Wong says.

With the coming of spring and the week-long break to celebrate just that, one can only do so much as to ensure that the experience and memories made will all be worthwhile.

Aries: March 21 - April 19 Love is coming your way.

Sparks may fly but it’s up to you to create the flame. Be bold and make the first move, you know you want to.

Taurus: April 20 - May 20 It’s a crucial time and there is no reason for you to be slacking.

Wake up and smell the coffee!

Gemini: May 21 - June 20 Letting your guard down can be scary, but not letting your guard down may cause you to miss out on great opportunities. Take a chance.

Cancer: June 21 - July 22 Lately you been hit with a streak of bad luck. It’s a test that will soon be over. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel, go find it!

Leo: July 23 - August 22 You’ve been feeling down in the dumps. Bad moods happen to everyone, just be careful not to take your friends down to the dumps with you. Don’t let your moods negatively affect those around you.

Virgo: August 23 - September 22 Your happiness depend on your own attitude. It’s easy to focus on the negative but a negative attitude means one bad day after

another. Smile, it makes a difference:) Libra: September 23 - October 22 Be smart with your money, there will be an unplanned event coming your way that will require a chunk of change to fix.

Scorpio: October 23 - November 21 Having fun is important especially when things are stressful at school. Don’t forget to enjoy yourself every once in awhile!

Sagittarius: November 22 - December 21 Lately you have been subconsciously selfish. Do not take advantage of the ones closest to you, and remember to reciprocate the actions of a good friend.

Capricorn: December 22 - January 19 No one likes a Debby Downer.

So stop being one. Focus on the positives to get you through the tough times.

Aquarius: January 20 - February 18 It’s about time you listen to your gut. Don’t fight your feelings, embrace them.

Pisces: February 19 - March 20 There is never a dull moment in your busy life. Manage your time wisely and make time for the simple pleasures.

Opinion

Making Sure Prom Stays Fun For All

By Menisha Sohol

Each year this the most waited for event for every junior and senior, PROM! Prom is that once in a lifetime night where anything is possible. A night to forget about your problems and just have a good time with friends, but every year there are those kids who try to enhance their special night with the help of unfriendly activities or misbehavior. The Dublin Shield is here today to give you a couple tips on how to have a fun, safe and groovy night.

Tip 1: Do not drink. Drinking before or after prom is not a good idea. There’s always the risk of getting caught, having everyone in your limo not be able to attend and you will get suspended. It does not make you a cool cat. And

after prom if you feel the need to get “shwasted” or “faded” think again. DUIs are a huge problem and unnecessary. You may be at a party and if you’re drunk things could get out of control and there are so many risks to being intoxicated.

Tip 2: Do Not get high or pop any kinds of pills. Stay away from any kind of drugs (Over the counter ones as well). If you are selected to take a drug test and if you took, let’s say, NyQuil before you left to go to prom, it shows up on a breathalyzer and you can get your entire limo in trouble as well.

Tip 3: For the ladies, Bring flats!

Dancing all night in huge high heels can really put a number on your feet. So bring a pair of flatter-

ing yet comfortable flats to slip on.

Tip 4: For the ladies, bring deodorant, blotting papers, and a hair tie! When you’re out there grooving you may get a little hot and sweaty, and the make up is starting to smear. Your face gets all shiny and sticky. If you have these extra accessories, in the middle of the dance you can go to the bathroom and fix yourself up.

Tip 5: Be Cautious! A lot is happening in this one night and no matter where the road takes you, just make sure you know what is going one and are in control of your actions. Make sure you and your group of friends are have fun and staying safe throughout the night.

ABOVE: Dublin High students having an amazing time before they hit up Prom. Credit: Al Ibrahim

Stay Healthy, Stay Strong, Stay Fit!

When it comes to being a kid in high school there are so many things that you have to take care of. School, homework, outside activities, community work, and personal business. You name it, we’re doing it! It all can seem impossible and unmanageable at the time and other things that are supposed to be important to us become less of a focus point. One of these stairs, or sitting in a certain area,

By Brittany Roberts things, for example, is staying physically fit. or even having to go to certain stores to shop because you have Being physically fit should be not only a kid’s main interest but everyproblems fitting into clothes. There one’s goal. When you are physically fit, it means that you are healthy and are 2 easy ways t to stay healthy your body is at a good point. For example, being at a certain amount of and fit: eating healthy and getting weight so that it doesn’t become hard to do everyday things; like, walking lots of exercise. up the stairs, or sitting in a certain area, or even having to go to certain In all honesty, we are kids in high stores to shop because you have problems fitting into clothes. There are school, it’s clear that we mostly 2 easy ways t to stay healthy and fit: eating healthy and getting lots of eat fast food and quick pick-ups exercise. mainly because they are easy to get and always accessible to In all honesty, we are kids in high school, it’s clear that we mostly eat us. Not saying that you have to fast food and quick pick-ups mainly because they are easy to get and alalways eat fruits, vegetables, and ways accessible to us. Not saying that you have to always eat fruits, vegprotein all the time but throwing it etables, and protein all the time but throwing it in your diet every now and in your diet every now and then then wouldn’t be such a bad idea. For example, in the morning instead of wouldn’t be such a bad idea. For having a donut have yogurt, a smoothie, or maybe a piece of toast. Just example, in the morning instead try and substitute the little bad items we have for stuff we can live without of having a donut have yogurt, onABOVE: occasion.

Thatofway can ensure that our diet isn’t all bad and that One thewe healthy a smoothie, or maybe a piece of we do eat at least half of the time. ways tohealthy stay fit: jogging! toast. Just try and substitute the When it comes exercise, it’s common that most kids at our school play Credit: Nolte to Lourens/stock little bad items we have for stuff sports on campus or outside of school. So it’s not too hard for kids free either images we can live without on occasion. ourWhen age to get exercise.

Sometimes can get in our way if we it comes to being a kid in distractions That way we can ensure that our don’t focus on it every now and then.

No one is saying that you have to high school there are so many diet isn’t all bad and that we do sprint miles dohave anything toocare physical but we can all do things to help things that or you to take eat healthy at least half of the benefit our health.

For example, a walk, hiking, riding bikes, jogof. School, homework, outside going on time. ging with friends, or maybe even getting a gym membership. There are so activities, community work, and When it comes to exercise, many ways to stay physically fit, it’s just up to us to do it. FIGHT!! Always personal business. You name it’s common that most kids at something you hear when to try and solve their probit, we’re doing it! It all canpeople seem are about our school play sports either on lems.

Kids in our generation especially having always came to fighting impossible and unmanageable at campus or outside of school. So when it comes to disagreeing and arguing with one another. Using your the time and other things that are it’s not too hard for kids our age to fist instead of brain to cause ultimately becomes a main supposed to your be important to us problems get exercise. Sometimes distracpriority in this become lesstime of a period. focus point. One tions can get in our way if we don’t I think that therefor areexample, multiple is reasons that people fight. One, they want of these things, focus on it every now and then. tostaying be ablephysically to releasefit.all their anger and hate out on this person; two, they No one is saying that you have actually to physically see they don’t like get hurt; three, Beingwant physically fit should bethis person to sprint miles or do anything too they want don’t want to be looked at as weak; and four, they want to show not only a kid’s main interest but physical but we can all do things that they are brave.They feel like they have to put up this big wall to proeveryone’s goal. When you are to help benefit our health. For tect their egos make them feel better about themselves so that the only physically fit, ittomeans that you example, going on a walk, hiking, way stand and up for yourself is at byausing using your fist to make others try are to healthy your body is riding bikes, jogging with friends, and feel yourFor pain. good point. example, being at or maybe even getting a gym in reality, it just makesso people stupid and too incompetent to aBut certain amount of weight that look membership. There are so many use your common skills.

Fighting is suppose to make people look it doesn’t becomesocial hard to do evways to stay physically fit, it’s just tough butthings; when itlike, comes to a up fight one person loses and one wins and eryday walking the up to us to do it. nothing is solved. I mean, you When it comes to being a kid in high school

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How to Avoid Overpowering Allergies

By Alison Martinez

Asthma causes 4,000 deaths yearly in the United States. It is the lead cause of allergies that affects the majority of Americans.

People are anguished by their allergies that it affects their daily life. With spring rains, there’s more mold growth inside and outside your home. Flowers, trees, weeds, and grasses also begin to blossom. And spring cleaning will stir up dust mites throughout the house as well. The changing of the seasons from the freezing cold to warm weather can be a beautiful time of the year. It can also be miserable and frustrating for allergy sufferers. However, here are the tips to the rescue for fighting allergies: 1) Keep Pollen Under Control: To tame pollen, wash bedding every week in hot water. Wash your hair and shower before going to bed, since pollen can accumulate in hair and make sure to change your clothes after outdoor activities.

2) Clean Every Surface: Wear a mask and gloves when cleaning, vacuuming, or painting to limit dust and chemical exposure.

Vacuum twice a week.

3) Keep Indoor Air Clean: Limit throw rugs to reduce dust and mold. If you do have rugs, make sure they are washable. Sanitize as much as you can to breathe healthy air.

4) Consider Allergy Medicine: Talk to your doctor about a seasonal allergy drug that may be appropriate for your symptoms.

There are lots of allergy treatment options. Over-the-counter and prescription medications can ease

ABOVE: The tree may look pretty, but is fatal to those with allergies. Credit: Alison Martinez annoying symptoms. Allergy shots also help.

5) Check the Weather: Information about your local pollen level is available on the Internet or in your local paper. If pollen is high on given days, stay indoors as much as possible to minimize your exposure. In general, pollen counts are highest on warm and breezy mornings and low on cool and rainy days.

6) Avoid Allergens: The only thing that would trigger your allergies are the allergens themselves.

The best thing to do is to avoid them as much as you can.

If you suspect that you are allergic to anything, it’s best to get tested, so you can take immediate action and avoid having a miserable spring. Happy Spring!

Surefire Ways to Stop Procrastinating

By Anna Cruz

It’s 10:00 pm on a Sunday night and there’s still laundry to be done, and math homework that needs to be finished. The feeling of regret and anxiety sets in.

We’ve all been there before.

Like Junior Cassidy Knight says, “Procrastinating is a vicious cycle, once it starts it’s hard to break yourself from the habit.”

However this habit comes with a certain mindset.

“Hard work pays off later, but procrastination pays off now,” says Senior Seojin Park.

But here are some helpful tips to stop procrastinating.

1. Get organized.

To avoid feeling overwhelmed, make a checklist of things that you need to finish. This will help you feel more organized and in control of what you need to do.

2.Outline a schedule.

Write out what you have to do for each day, or even for each hour.

Then you can get a general idea

of what you have to work with and get a better handle on the tasks that have to be finished.

3. Be prepared.

Prepare the materials that you will be needing. Simple things like pencils, paper, resources like the internet or books, etc.

This makes it more convenient instead of having what you need all over the place, and you won’t have to spend time looking for it in between doing work.

4. Break down the work.

When you break down tasks into small, manageable pieces, it will avoid feeling like you’re overloaded with things to do. Therefore, you won’t feel as overwhelmed.

5. Stay away from distractions.

“Students procrastinate because they’re overwhelmed by the work as well as there are distractions around them, so they end up putting it off,” says Senior Rebekah Quenta.

To avoid this, work in an envi-

ronment where you won’t find yourself being distracted.

6. Find a motivation.

“I motivate myself by thinking about how successful I can be in the future. To those students who procrastinate, they should think about how it will affect them in the future when they don’t finish their work, and how relaxed they would be if they just got it over with,” says Senior Oya Oblina.

7. The reward system.

Think of something to reward yourself with when you finish your work. Such as watching TV, hanging out with your friends, or even sleep (which is probably the best reward for high school students).

Time management is an important skill to learn not only for high school, but also for college and work as well. It’s much better to pick up strategies on it now, rather than putting it off when you need it the most. It’s never too late to stop procrastinating.

BELOW: A huge stack of things to do and a tiny stack of things done Credit: Trinia Jacobson

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Friday, March 22, 2013

The Dublin Shield

What Words Annoy DHS The Most???

By Mimi Maghrbi

#Shielding

By Lauren Flint

There’s a new sensation sweeping the Gaels Nation. “Shielding” is the next big thing at Dublin High School.

Teens these days are always taking cool and funny pictures for Instagram and Twitter, seeing how many “likes” or “favorites” they can reach. Well, shielding will soon be the new trend for all you Gaels on Instagram.

Shielding is The Dublin Shield’s way to get the student body involved and excited about the newspaper and our social networking accounts.

Here’s how it works: Take a photo with The Dublin Shield visible in the picture. There is no specific setting or pose required for the photo. Post the picture on instagram and tag @thedublinshield in the caption.

It’s sort of like planking... Only less awkward and school spirited!

Here’s the Point: The point is to get all you little Gaels to be a bigger part of The Dublin Shield. Plus, it’s just a funny new trend for Instagram!

Remember, the more creative and entertaining the picture is, the better.

Have a copy of the newspaper always handy because you never know when you’ll get a great shielding opportunity.

Each month there will be a competition to see whose picture can get the most likes. The winning photo will be published in that month’s issue of the newspaper and the person present in the picture will win a $10 giftcard to Jamba Juice.

Get ready Gaels, and let the shielding begin!

In a survey taken at DHS, 340 students were asked which phrase or word that is used among student body annoys them the most.

These were the most popular words that were chosen: Swag, Rare, Yolo, adding “Z” in front of words, Ratchet, Gotem, The “Thirst”, and Swerve.

The Hunger is Real

By Menisha Sohal

Have you ever been in class and you suddenly felt a rumbling in the pit of your stomach? You’re starving and you have a bag of carrots but when you try to grab one, your teacher yells at you to put it away and throughout the rest of the class you’re in physical pain. Any of this ever happen to you? Well it has happened to me.

Here at Dublin High School students can get in trouble for eating in class. Even though students may have a clean and quiet snack, the teachers still have the right to take your food and throw it away.

I feel that if you are a student and you have to sit through a whole hour with your insides yelling at you to get food in it, that you should be able to do so.

In the morning if you’re running late you sometimes miss breakfast and grab a granola bar on the

way out to eat in class but when you get there you can’t. So you spend the entire period frustrated because you’re hungry and don’t do your work as well as you would have before.

“I think that we should be able to eat because food gives us energy,” Junior Marcos Benavides says.” I think they can tell us when and when not to eat since we are under their supervision.”

But many teachers feel that when students are given the privilege of eating in class we take advantage. That there are multiple stains in the carpets from mochas or other staining drinks. When people eat crumby food it gets all over the floor and it’s a huge mess.

“When students eat in class they leave a mess and their trash is on the floor, that’s why I don’t let my students eat in class,” English

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Overall, teachers should not have the right to deny students the right to eat in class. So many people go throughout the day starving because they aren’t allowed to eat in class and it reflects back on their work.

“Students should be able to eat in class because we can’t focus if we’re hungry the whole time,” Junior Amber Magallanze says.”Teachers should not have the right because they get to eat so I don’t see why we can’t.”

But if there are certain rules like fruits and bagged foods only or something along those lines, I think that it would be a great compromise. The students will be happy, teachers will like the fact that the students aren’t sneaking behind their backs. Everyone is happy.

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Mission Statement The Dublin Shield is a student-organized newspaper that strives to inform and entertain the student body and Dublin community. We aim to provide an unbiased and accurate coverage of events that pertains to our readers. Through enthusiasm and professionalism,we seek to have our values shine through in all of our endeavors. It is our commitment to bring a sense of unity among the student body by increasing awareness, involvement, and pride in all that Dublin High and the community have to offer.

The Dublin Shield Staff

ABOVE: Student starving from the No Eating In Class Rule. Credit: Menisha Sohal

Editor-In-Chief Jasmine Virk News Editor Shelby Mrak Entertainment Editor Ana Cruz Sports Editors Alison Martinez Fernanda Ramos Copy Editors Winnie Chan Michelle Goldstein Campus Life Editor Menisha Sohal

Managing Editor Lauren Flint Opinion Editor Danielle Boccio Photo Editors Liam Bird Brittany Roberts Social Media Manager Mimi Maghrbi Distribution Manager Caitlyn Murray Advisor Bidjan Aminian