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A Sobering Reminder Story by Will Khadivi Photos by Michelle Schomer Hawkeye staff

Just before third period on April 27, all of the juniors and seniors were sent to the student parking lot to witness a mock DUI car crash organized by Snohomish County Fire District 1 for senior Yasmin Abdulahi’s senior project.

After students found their place to watch the mock DUI around the area blocked off by yellow fire department tape, a large tarp was removed, revealing two damaged cars while Abdulahi introduced her project using a mega phone.

“The reason that this is so important is that it is almost prom and graduation season,” MTHS Drug and Alcohol Intervention Specialist Coquille Knutsen said. “This is when the most drug use occurs for high school students.”

Student actors with realistic makeup and tattered clothing emerged out of the cars; some looked badly injured and acted distraught while some others acted dead.

“It felt real,” senior Loden Johnson said

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after acting in the mock DUI. “It was like your friends are actually dead.”

Adding to the realistic feeling of the event, a fire truck and an ambulance arrived to the scene and firemen acted to investigate the scene. Police from the Mountlake Terrace Police Department also arrived.

“I feel like teenagers can choose if they want to get in a car with someone who’s drinking but a 4-yearold can’t.”

Yasmin Abdulahi senior

“They can visually see some of the consequences of drinking and driving. Hopefully it will make them stop and think about that before they get in a car with someone who’s been drinking,” Leslie Hynes said about the simulation.

Hynes is a public information officer for Snohomish County Fire District 1.

For Abdulahi, the decision to make this

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Senior project warns about the dangers of driving under the influence mock DUI car crash her culminating project was a very personal one.

“My 4-year-old foster brother was actually in [a car crash] with his mother who is an alcoholic,” Abdulahi said. “I feel like teenagers can choose if they want to get in a car with someone who’s drinking but a 4-year-old can’t.”

After the mock car crash, students were sent to the gym to listen to guest speakers Mary Olsen and Kathy Davis speak separately about the death of their sons who were both killed in DUI car accidents.

“He was a good kid. [He] loved his brother dearly. Loved his sisters, loved me, loved everyone in his family. As he got older, he kind of started to hang out with the wrong crowd,” Olsen said.

These tragic accidents deeply impact family members who have to cope with the death or injury of a loved one.

“I think it’s important,” junior Airy Lowery said. She helped set up for the mock DUI including helping with makeup. “A lot of teenagers do drink and it’s a misfortune when car accidents do happen.”

safe prom night tips 1. Wear a seatbelt and watch the road.

2. Call an emergency driver for a safe ride home to prevent a dangerous situation.

3. Know where you are going before and after the dance.

4. Bring a cell phone in case of an emergency.

5. Don’t let someone who has been drinking drive. Friends look out for friends.

6. Be smart. Use your head. Use sound judgment and make good decisions.

Olsen asked the crowd who was going to go to prom; most of the audience members raised their hands. When she asked who knew how they were going to get home that night, very few did.

“I hope the seniors that didn’t raise their hand for having a safe ride home actually think about what they saw today and choose to have a sober ride because my foster brother could not,” Abdulahi said.

Bands battle it out for the title

By Nick Fiorillo Hawkeye staff

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The band Evocator, comprised of members Chandler Holbrook, Ethan Hiat, Erick Goin and Nolan Head (from left to right) took first place in the band category at the Battle of the Bands competition on April 28 in the MTHS theatre.

The MTHS theatre was turned into a multigenre music festival on April 28 when the inaugural Battle of the Bands competition happened.

Eight musical acts in total performed in the competition, which was put on by HBN. The competition was divided into two categories: bands and acoustics. The music styles ranged anywhere from metal to acoustic folk rock.

The bands fighting for the title of best band were Beyond the Oath, That One Band, Point 31, Maximum Occupency and Evocator.

The three acoustic acts were Fitty Dolla Pineapple, Jenna Berndt and Harrison Mains.

After all the music acts performed, they had to

wait patiently, with nerves high while the votes were being counted.

Harrison Mains took first place for acoustic performance. His unique style won over the crowd. Mains enjoyed “bringing home a trophy.”

The metal band Evocator took first in the band category. The band is composed of drummer Nolan Head, guitarist Ethan Hiat, bassist Chandler Holbrook, and vocalist and lead guitarist Erick Goin.

“We’re all so excited because we didn’t expect to win. All those bands were awesome,” Goin said. The band was ecstatic after they were declared the winners.

“We’re actually feeling great. We’re going to start writing new music now,” Goin said.

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MTHS named Mix It Up model school for 2012-2013

By Erick Yanzon Hawkeye staff

The Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Technology, a national civil rights group, has named MTHS as a Mix It Up Model School for the 2012-2013 school year and was recognized for its exemplary tolerance efforts to foster respect and understanding among students throughout the campus.

“We are delighted to recognize each of these schools,” Teaching Tolerance director Maureen Costello said on Tolerance. org. “Mix It Up Model Schools have found innovative ways to create a school environment where respect and inclusiveness are core values. They serve as examples for other schools hoping to instill these values in their students, faculty and staff.”

By sharing their recipes for success, model schools are beacons for other schools striving for inclusiveness. Terrace was one out of 77 schools nationwide to be selected for this honor.

For more than a decade, Mix It Up Day has provided students across the country with an opportunity to move out of their comfort zones and connect with someone new at lunch, while helping reduce prejudice. Last year, 5500 schools took part in the event.

Freshman Jannon Roque said, “I think [Mix It Up is] a good way to have the people in this school see new people. A lot of people participate and meet other students they probably wouldn’t have met before.”

The 2012 National Mix It Up at Lunch Day will be held on October 30.

MHS closes in response to gun threat Numerous people contact Lynnwood Police Department about gun threat

By Will Khadivi Hawkeye staff

Students at Meadowdale H.S. received an earlier-than-usual wake up call on Friday, April 13. The district had called at 4:30 a.m. to report that classes were canceled because police had uncovered a gun threat against students.

On an online forum, someone claiming to be a Meadowdale student had reportedly threatened to bring a gun to school and shoot people.

As of April 24, police are still investigating.

A Lynnwood Police Department public information officer did not reply to the Hawkeye’s request for comment.

Once Meadowdale students heard about the threat and the resulting one day closure, many rumors started to swirl about the identity of the culprit. There was an air of uncertainty.

“I think the person who said it was genuinely sad and was probably just trying to get attention,” Meadowdale sophomore Polly Miller said. “I think it was someone who was severely depressed and it was someone who was planning this for a while.”

Students returned to school on Monday, April 16, they were met with a presence by police and a somewhat somber tone by fellow students and their teachers.

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Meadowdale H.S. closed on April 13 in response to a gun threat made online the previous night.

“It was weird with all the cops there [on Monday],” Meadowdale sophomore Tea Nikolic said. “Some people were calm but others were freaking out. A lot of people stayed home too.”

“Knowing what we have been told by police, our superintendent cannot justify a prolonged closure of MDHS.” Dale Cote Meadowdale principal

“We will have police at MDHS campus today and law enforcement is working to track down the IP address,” Meadowdale principal Dale Cote said in an announcement on April 16 to students. “We all share a concern for student and staff safety.”

Cote found out about the threat at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 12.

The threat sparked reactions and concern from MTHS students too. Most felt that the decision to close school was the right one.

“I heard it through email that school was closed for that day,” MTHS sophomore Joscelyn Princesa said. “Just to be safe, they were looking out for student safety [in closing school for a day] and I think they took the right steps in order to do that.”

Some Meadowdale parents and students wondered why school wasn’t closed longer since someone could still try to act on the threat.

“Knowing what we have been told by police, our superintendent cannot justify a prolonged closure of MDHS,” Cote said.

Despite this incident, Cote will move on from the disturbance and encourages anyone with information to come forward.

“The actions of one can impact thousands of people. I believe Meadowdale is still a safe place,” Cote added in his announcement to the school.

Ruby Room offers free prom dresses for low-income teens All of the dresses and accessories that will be given away are donated and money can also be donated to the Ruby Room.

As the end of the school year draws Although one is not guaranteed to obtain a nearer, mostly upperclassmen girls struggle dress since supplies are limited in size, girls to pick the perfect prom dress. It can get may only receive one dress and any accesquite expensive, according to the website sories that relate to the dress.

PromGirl.net as the dresses can range anyThere are occasional dress drives at the where from $200 to $1300.

Ruby Room boutique. The next dress drive Fortunately, for some girls, the Ruby is on November 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Room is here to help.

In 2010, the Ruby Room Located on 11th Avenue had a fashion show and auc“I love that I can in Seattle, the Ruby Room tion for the dresses, which take the stress is a nonprofit organizawas a huge success. There off a household tion that gives away free are many volunteer opporthat can’t afford a prom dresses to students tunities at the Ruby Room beautiful dress.” in high school who come such as becoming a personal Nyla Bittermann from low-income family. shopper or a scheduler.

Ruby room founder and director Nyla Bittermann is the Bittermann said, “Some of founder and director of the dresses aren’t approprithe organization, which started in 2002. ate for Prom, maybe they are torn, stained Bittermann knows how hard it can be in or out of date.” a low-income household. She said, “I love She also said, “Many women buy a dress that I can take the stress off a household to wear to an event and never wear it again, that can’t afford a beautiful dress.” so they give it to us.”

The Ruby Room has more than 1000 Those dresses are given to local fashion dresses and more than 100 pairs of shoes. designers to make a new dress with the During prom season, the busiest time of materials, that they sell at the live auction the year, they usually give away about 500 Fall Fashion Show. dresses a year. Teens from over 100 different The fall fashion show is called the Fashion high schools have gone to collect a dress.

Faux Pas to Fashion Fabulous fashion According to the Ruby Room website, in show. addition to dresses, they also have accessoThe next show is planned for Saturday, ries such as shoes, jewelry and purses. The October 13. The fashion show helps raise Ruby Room can also provide dresses for money to keep the organization going homecoming or any other special events. strong.

After making an appointment, a personal The Ruby Room is open every Saturday shopper is assigned. starting April 7 to June 9, but will be closed To be considered for a dress, girls must be over Memorial Day weekend. For more eligible for free or reduced lunch at school, information about the dresses, volunteer or be referred by a school or community opportunities or any other information, service leader. visit RubyRoom.org.

By Nazia Khan

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Bring this coupon and buy one ticket, get one FREE! MTHS

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ike the phoenix, bills like SOPA and others that would control how a person interacts with the Internet have an annoying habit of resurrecting themselves in different forms. Enter the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), a bill that was recently passed through the House which, rather than targeting foreign websites that infringe on U.S. law – as SOPA did – CISPA allows for business collaboration in the collection of personal information, as well as allowing the dissemination of this information to anyone (including the federal government) in the name of “cybersecurity” but otherwise in an unrestricted fashion.

In every bill there are clauses that actually give it teeth, whether it’s the application of the law or what the punishments are for violating it, there is always something that gives it power.

David Krienke For CISPA it’s a rather simple phrase Hawkeye staff that reads “Notwithstanding any other provision of the law”. Given an appropriate legal context this means that CISPA will overrule any other relevant law or judgement in a given situation. Any other line in the bill must be examined under this context, that the law in CISPA is absolute.

Traditionally, laws speaking in absolutes have a habit of being either tyrannical or ineffective, this stems from the fact that much of human morality is subjective and situational at best, the simplest example that springs to mind is mandatory minimum sentencing for a variety of crimes including drug possession. One-sizefits-all answers to issues are infinitely more problematic than those that allow a measure of discretion.

Notwithstanding is a word capable of destroying lives and building an empire all at once. Imagine you are attempting to get a job, and along with the normal background checks your prospective employer calls up Facebook and requests a transcript of every action you’ve taken on their website.

Perhaps they do this because they want to make sure that they aren’t hiring someone who will “leak company secrets”. Facebook’s privacy statement states that they won’t give out your data unless they receive permission from you to do so, so an individual should be fine so long as they don’t give permission for Facebook to sell that information. Or at least they would be, but thanks to a single word, CISPA is completely irreverent to any sort of agreement you had.

CISPA isn’t even limited to other businesses and the government, the exact wording is “share such cyber threat information with any other entity, including the Federal Government.” If you didn’t catch that it says “any other entity.” Taking things to a logical extreme, this means that Microsoft could give the name and address associated with your Xbox live account to that one twelve year old you played with the other day. So long as they can justify something you said over chat as a “cyber threat” there is absolutely nothing stopping them from doing such under the letter of the law.

If the idea of anyone being allowed access to your information should a company feel so inclined to spread it sits poorly with you then you understand the situation.

CISPA is so far over the top you can’t even describe it as Orwellian. There is no effort to disguise what it does, or attempt to make claims that it isn’t intended to do what people are realizing about it. CISPA is intentionally designed to allow companies to be omniscient about what individuals do on the Internet. Companies are provided the ability to peer down upon the interacting masses and “protect” themselves with the information they will undoubtedly spread amongst themselves.

Something needs to be done about this sort of legislation before it escalates further. The best thing for cyber security is a bill brought forth by the people, one designed by the common man with the common man in mind. The thing that SOPA, ACTA, and now CISPA all have in common is the fact that they are designed from a corporation’s point of view. For a happy compromise to be reached, the American people must be willing to make certain concessions when Erika Fisher | Hawkeye it comes to the way they conduct themselves on the Internet.

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n April 19 it was that time of year again to have another sports and activities assembly, which was a huge hit. This assembly showcased the captains of various spring sports like baseball, golf, and tennis. The theme of the assembly was “survivor,” where captains of the sports competed in various events such as taking a feather across the gym on a plate and making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, blindfolded, as their partner gave them instructions. If they failed, they were eliminated.

The break-dance and Hip-Hop teams also performed which was excellent, despite the technical difficulties before Hip-Hop performed.

When it was all over and time for the Supersonic, the new cheer squad was introduced to perform with current squad. This really got the audience participating. Though this was the last sports/activities assembly of the year, it could not have gone out with a bigger bang.

DUI Senior Project awes big crowd of students

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asmin Abdulahi’s senior project about drunk driving awareness got a lot of positive feedback from students and it was a very straightforward and involved. The way she went about setting up the presentation was very professional, the fact that she was able to bring in real cars and local emergency response personnel made it all the more effective. Students don’t realize how dangerous some of the things are we hear about in the news. When she brought in two guest speakers – including one who had driven high – also shed light on the myth that smoking pot and driving is okay and safer than drinking. The make-up done by Jenna Berndt was beyond what an amateur makeup artist is usually capable of, and without the realistic nature of the wounds, the demonstration would not have been as effective. This was a powerful student presentation.

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s I’m writing this column, the weather or completely fall apart. Following the is not surprisingly dreary and gloomy. assembly, we received notice that one of Although I am not a meteorologist or prethe sports videos was perceived to contain tend to be one, I aspects that appeared abusive or humiliatcontinue to hope ing. that the sun will We recognize that more careful judgment stay for longer should have been used in the editing prothan a two-day cess. It is never our intention to condone stretch. May and acts of hazing or bullying and we never June gives us the want to portray one of our sports teams in best chance of a negative light.

AnhViet Nguyen ASB Public Relations Officer that.

Thank you to whomever brought up the May and June issue – it is a lesson learned. also mean that testing season is here. AP As always, if you have any questions or tests, SAT, EOCs, finals, etc. Good luck concerns about anything, feel free to ask to everyone and soon enough, we will all me. be rewarded with some sunshine. If you Moving forward, ASB has its annual don’t find sunshine to budget meeting coming be a reward, I’m sure up. This is a time when “There are always things you’ll find another way ASB deliberates and to do but you have to to motivate yourself and collaborates on how to know what your passions get through the testing distribute the funds for are and where you want season. the upcoming school them to take you.”

Seniors, you’re almost year’s extracurricular there! Graduation is activities. coming up soon. Prom is coming up soon.

Lastly, I want to let you all know about Those dates are quickly approaching and a couple of fund raisers happening this before you know it, the year will be over weekend on May 5. and you’ll be on with the rest of your lives.

The Sports Booster Club is hosting a After the long wait, class officer elections fund-raising drive with Harris Ford in the are on May 2. I’m pleased at how many MTHS parking lot. Also, the PTSA is holdpeople are interested in joining ASB and I ing its spring bazaar in the HUB. Bring think it’s a sign of good things to come. your friends and family to support MTHS. Congratulations in advance to those who These parents work extremely hard to will be elected. Unfortunately, not every raise funds for student activities. candidate who runs will receive a spot in Also, I promise that Lilianne Nguyen, ASB but don’t worry – it is not the end of next year’s ASB public relations coordinathe world as there are plenty of other ways tor, will make her debut in the Hawkeye to still be involved. soon enough.

There are always things to do but you have to know what your passions are and NOTE: The Hawkeye provides the ASB space each issue in the Opinion section as where you want them to take you. part of our mission as an open public forum.

Just two weeks ago, the spring activities assembly took place, and the new Big 6 was introduced.

As with anything, there is room for improvement whether things run smoothly

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t happens every year about this time. down, they never really take time to look Students struggle with classwork, at the list again. The key to any organizathey fall behind on big projects or major tion system you come up with is to actuassignments, ally use it. grades in classes Third, make time in your day to do your begin to suffer, work. So you write things down, you look and a certain at your list, but do you then make time in administrator’s your day to get things done? Create time hair becomes and space in your day for your homework. greyer and We have an amazing resource here at greyer (oh, but school in our Study Club. Our Library is Greg Schwab MTHS Principal this really isn’t open every day from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sue about me). A VanSenus is there daily to make sure you couple of these examples with the fact have a space to work, the resources you that the weather is getting nicer again and need to do your work, and on occasion, it makes it really hard for some students the motivational “kick in the rear” to get to focus on school. Since I get to write your work done. If you simply dedicate about whatever is on an hour a day for the my mind, this time purpose of getting your “If you simply dedicate around it is my meawork done, how much an hour a day for the ger suggestions for farther along could purpose of getting your how to stay on top of you be by the end of work done, how much your work in these that hour? Whether it farther along could you remaining weeks of is here at school or at be by the end of that the school year. home, make time in hour?”

First, write things your day to get your down. Sounds simple school work done. enough, right? But think about it for a Finally, turn in your work. Seriously. minute. You are taking 6 classes and each Turn stuff in. I work with many students of them has its own workload. Even the who took the time to do the work, but most capable students have a hard time never made it to the point where it was keeping track of 6 classes on a daily basis. given to their teachers. Part of that sysWriting things down helps you track the tem of organization I mentioned earlier important due dates and helps you stay includes having a system for getting your on top of your homework. You’d be surcompleted work back to your teacher. prised how many students who are strugThere you have it. Four simple things gling who don’t do this one thing. Write that if you can make a part of your daily down your homework! routine, will have a significant impact on Second, review your list of things to do your success in school. If you are serious at the end of the day. So, you’ve mastered about making positive changes to your the habit of writing things down. Now life as a student, give these simple things you actually need to make sure you take a try. time to look at what you wrote down.

NOTE: The Hawkeye provides the school Again, a simple-enough thing when you administrators space each issue in the think about it but I’m always amazed Opinion section as part of our mission as an when I talk to students about this and I open public forum. learn that while they bother to write it

Q: What would you change about MTHS?

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Julie Chhun

George Dremousis

Siera Prout

Zach Wilcox

“The bathrooms, especially the sinks. That’s why I barely use the bathroom.”

“I would like to see a gymnastics team at our school.”

“Nothing.

Mountlake Terrace is a garden of Utopia.”

“The lunches.

They’re pretty gross. We should get more healthy food.”

“[Being able to] choose all six classes instead of having required classes.”

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Hawks Helping Hawks

Advice

by Sierra Rechterman, senior Hawkeye contributor

Q : My boyfriend abuses me, but I love him, Q : My mom is an alcoholic and it hurts so what should I do?

first advice, reach out to someone and confide in them about your boyA : Myfriend’s abuse. Tell anyone: a close friend, a family member, teacher, or

even a co-worker. You may at first be hesitant in admitting that you have become a victim to domestic violence. You may even feel it’s something to feel ashamed, or embarrassed about. But did you know, approximately one-fifth of teenage girls have been physically or sexually abused by their boyfriends. You are not alone in this, and you definitely don’t deserve what he is doing to you. So as hard as it may seem, and no matter how much you love him, you have to leave your boyfriend.

I am warning you now; walking away from someone you love will not be easy.

You’ll ignore all their faults, in hope that things will change. Or think, “he loves me, and he didn’t mean it.” An abuser has reasons for treating you the way they do, whether they know them or not. They need to fix them on their own before they can commit to a relationship. Getting out may not be the easiest, but it is the best option. Don’t accept less than you deserve.

National Domestic Violence Hotline (24 hours), 866-331-9474.

much. What should I do?

I think secretly applies to a lot of people. Let me just spit some A : Thisfactsquestion at you. According to childwelfare.org, in 2006, Marijuana accounted

for 72.8 percent of illicit drug use from parents. The number of heroin users increased from 136,000 in 2005 to 338,000 in 2006. The most popular used substance is alcohol. In 2006, heavy drinking was reported by 17 million people, while binge drinking was reported by 57 million people. These statistics translate to real people, and it could be anyone’s parents. You might feel ashamed or embarrassed to tell people that your parents have a substance abuse problem, that is why I say it could secretly apply to a lot of people. But you have to keep in mind that what your parents do, does not define you as a person. So find someone to talk about it: a supportive friend, sibling, or any trusted adult. The best thing that you could do is to find a positive group of people to hang out with, so you can continue to make smart choices rather than letting your parents define who you will be.

Q : How do you get someone to notice you?

Q : How should one cope with the loss of a someone to notice you is something literally everyone struggles with. family member, friend, pet, etc?

A : Getting There is always that one guy’s eye you want to catch, or that one girl you never know how to talk to. I’m here to offer some tips that may help; these are the is the trickiest question I had to answer, because everyone will grieve A : Thisdifferently most common answers I got after interviewing over twenty Terrace students. in this situation. Some people will need longer to accept the loss 1): Be confident! I asked, “What is the first thing you notice in the opposite sex?” Everyone, ranging from freshman to seniors, answered with smile. Think about it, when walking down the hall, are you going to notice the person walking confidently with their head held high or the one with headphones in, just making their way to class?

2): Be yourself! In high school, it’s easy to get caught up in trends, or following the crowd. Wear the clothes you feel comfortable in, listen to the music you love jamming out to, and don’t pretend to be interested in something just because you think someone will like it.

3): Don’t be a ‘try hard’.. Ladies, waking up at five in the morning to put on fake eye lashes and a mini skirt is not worth it. Every guy interviewed said they preferred a girl in jeans and a sweatshirt with little to no makeup on than someone who has gone all out.

4): Have “swag,” now guys, this one’s for you. Girls will notice how you carry yourself. So let’s put down the sweats, and pull on some jeans.

5): Don’t be awkward! You finally caught that special person’s eye, but now comes the talking... Be someone you’d want to hold a conversation with. Use smiley faces when texting, seem enthused to talk to them and don’t be too awkward to hang out with them! Good luck!

than others, and some won’t need any time at all. Some will cry, some will get angry, some will show no emotion at all. There is no set and specific way that someone is supposed to act when they lose someone. Although after interviewing several people who have experienced loss and also researching, there is a basic course of emotions you might encounter...

1) Denial: This is a temporary phase, failing to accept that the situation is really happening. Quickly changing to...

2) Anger: Finally recognizing that the denial can’t continue may lead to misplaced feelings, and grow produce feelings of anger with yourself or others. You might try...

3) Bargaining: In the case of death, often deals are made with a higher power in exchange for reformed lifestyle. When you realize that dwelling on the “what if,” you’ll drift into...

4) Depression: Becomes silent, cries often, loss of sleep and food. And finally...

5) Acceptance: May still be upset, but is finally able to move on with everyday life.

No one person will feel the same thing as another during the time after losing someone special. After interviewing with people who have recently lost someone, their best advice was “it was their time to go, and dwelling on it will just hurt more. Coming to terms and accepting their death doesn’t mean you don’t care; it just means you realize that you can’t change it.”

Q : My parents are fighting a lot, what if they get a divorce? one likes seeing their parents fight, and when your parents get divorced, that A : Nohurts even more. It’ll take a while to adjust, but just remember your parents

are still going to love you no matter what. Have you ever really liked someone, and then one day, things just change? You still cared about them as a person, but you just couldn’t actually stay with them. You need to remember that your parents can experience this too; they deserve a chance at happiness again. If they think that means

them apart, let them make that decision. It doesn’t mean they didn’t try and work it out or that they are trying to ruin your life. And most important it wasn’t caused by you or anything you did. According to Enrichment Journal, the divorce rate in America for the first marriage is 41 percent, increasing all the time, so you aren’t alone in this. If you ever feel like you need people to talk to, find friends that have divorced parents. I hope things work out for you.

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By Daniil Oliferovskiy Graphics by Kyra Dahlman Hawkeye staff

Set in a dystopian society, in what used to be North America, stands the Capitol and 12 surrounding districts that provide the Capitol with raw materials and resources. The country, Panem, came to existence after a revolution occurred when District 13 was destroyed. As compensation for the revolution a boy and a girl are selected every year as tributes from each district and thrown in an arena to fight to the death. Only the final victor may leave. Katniss Everdeen, a 17 year old girl who was forced to take her father’s place when a mining accident kills him, lives in District 12 where she must hunt and gather food to keep her mother and sister from starving. When her sister, Prim Everdeen, is arbitrarily chosen as a tribute, Katniss boldly volunteers to take her place, since it meant certain death for Prim. Katniss, along with the male tribute from district 12, Peeta Mellark, are thrown into an arena where there are stronger and more dangerous competitors. But Katniss gets an even bigger surprise when she receives more than she anticipates in the arena.

“The Hunger Games,” by Suzanne Collins, has printed 17.5 million copies books as of March 28th. The entire trilogy sold 36.5 million copies with “Catching Fire” selling 10 million copies and “Mockingjay” printed 9 million copies. “The Hunger Games” is now the new teenage thriller after “Harry Potter” and “Twilight.” Since opening on March 23, the movie recorded $152,535,747 in opening weekend box hits on March 25th, and the movie now ranks third after “Harry Potter 7,” Part 2, and “The Dark Night.” Gary Ross, the director of the 142-minute thriller, cost an estimated 80 million dollars to produce. Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss Everdeen and Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark. When asked about

whether the actors fit the char- acters from the book Jennifer Lawrence, who played Katniss Everdeen, also well, freshman Michael Delgado said, “…looking back in received critical acclaim from critics and viewers, along with the book I don’t think that they could have made any better Josh Hutcherson (Peeta Mellark) and Liam Hemsworth (Gale choices. They fit the characterization from the book perfectly.” Hawthorne).

Mountlake Terrace students seemed to flock to the movies to When asking Junior Nancy Nguyen about whether she see the 12 a.m. showing. The film received a PG-13 rating for liked the actors who played for the characters in the book, intense violent thematic material and disturbing images - all she answered, “Well, Jennifer Lawrence she’s just an amazing involving teens. actress so I liked her. Liam Hemsworth fit his character pretty According to IMDB “The Hunger Games” received 7.6 out of well. And Josh Hutcherson, I mean, he’s perfect, so.”

10. But freshman Stephen Cuplin says, “Well, I thought some According to an interview featuring in “Empire Magazine” of the bad ratings that it’s gotten have been pretty miscella- Gary Ross, the director, certainly seemed happy about the neous because, I mean, obviously you can’t make the movie casting actors. When asked about Jennifer Lawrence and her better than the book. But you can’t bash too much on the responsibility of taking on the lead role, he said, “If she hadn’t movie if they followed it to the best of their ability.” When been born I don’t know what I would have done. I work with a asked about what Cuplin didn’t like about the movie, he lot of great actors, but in my life I don’t think I’ve ever worked said, “I don’t think I could have changed the with anyone more talented. She just has this “May the odds be movie to make it better except for some of the strong vitality; she knows her own strength ever in your favor.” costumes that the other districts wore. They and doesn’t hide it in any way.” looked strange...” Despite general dislikes, For those who haven’t watched the movie or the movie proved to be an enormous success read the book, Katniss, an illegal hunter and and viewers internationally were entertained. “The Hunger the supporter of her family after her father’s death, enters a Games” national catch phrase, “The world will be watching”, game where she must kill opponents to survive. Katniss allies proved to be true as it currently holds the spot for the third with Peeta, the male tribute from her district, and pretends best movie on opening weekend. to have feeling for him in order to win over the audience and “The Hunger Games” book received countless prestigious help gain sponsors. The movie is main streamed on Katniss’ awards and nominees that include being on the #1 New York relationship with Peeta, though it contains very graphic Times Bestseller List, A Kirkus Best Book of 2008, and a scenes.

Booklist Editor’s Choice 2008, according to Suzanne Collins During an interview with Gary Ross, featured in “Empire website. The book has received high praises from popular Magazine,” the director says, “In this very harsh universe authors Stephanie Myers, author of Twilight, and Stephen where these kids are literally forced to fight for their own King, author of horror novels. Reviews from School Library survival, Katniss fights for her own humanity. At first she’s Journal say, “Collin’s characters are completely realistic and just fighting to live and in the end she finds something she is sympathetic as they form alliances and friendships in the willing to die for.” face of overwhelming odds: the plot is tense dramatic, and Although the movie concentrates on a theme of love, or engrossing. This book will definitely resonate with the genera- issues that arise in totalitarian governments, while readers tion raised on reality shows like ‘Survivor’ and ‘Gladiator’” may perceive the theme differently, the film received a PG-13

rating for intense violent thematic material and disturbing images, all involving teens. Senior Monea Kerr said, “Well, the action scenes were really good and it was a lot more graphic than I thought it would be, which was cool. [But] it kind of scared me in a way because it was really realistic.”

Ross was asked a similar question and replied, “I don’t think it has to be violent in order to be urgent. For the majority of the movie Katniss is being pursued and it’s a violent universe she’s in. But that doesn’t mean the violence has to be depicted gruesomely or exploited in any way.”

Like Kerr, many people watched the movie without reading the book. Unfortunately, when asking Kerr if she could have changed the movie to improve it she said, “I think [they should] explain it [the story] a little bit more because I was kind of confused throughout the movie and then at some point in the movie it clicked like what was actually happening. I didn’t understand the whole process of “The Hunger Games” until like the end, when they kind of went back through it. So I thought it was kind of confusing for people who haven’t read the book yet.”

Most students that have read the book seemed to think that the book was better than the movie, though some believed them to be equally good. Freshman, Michael Delgado, said, “I think there was some stuff in the movie that shouldn’t have been in and I think they left a lot of stuff out that was in the book. But at the same time I think the book put unnecessary detail on some stuff, so it’s close and they’re both better in their own way.”

Hunger Games enthusiasts are in luck as Lionsgate studios has already begun preparation for the sequel of “The Hunger Games,” “Catching Fire,” which debuts November 22nd, 2013.

Although Ross has been replaced by Francis Lawrence, director of “I Am Legend” and other various films, it is sure to be just as successful.

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By Daniil Oliferovskiy Graphics by Kyra Dahlman Hawkeye staff

Set in a dystopian society, in what used to be North America, stands the Capitol and 12 surrounding districts that provide the Capitol with raw materials and resources. The country, Panem, came to existence after a revolution occurred when District 13 was destroyed. As compensation for the revolution a boy and a girl are selected every year as tributes from each district and thrown in an arena to fight to the death. Only the final victor may leave. Katniss Everdeen, a 17 year old girl who was forced to take her father’s place when a mining accident kills him, lives in District 12 where she must hunt and gather food to keep her mother and sister from starving. When her sister, Prim Everdeen, is arbitrarily chosen as a tribute, Katniss boldly volunteers to take her place, since it meant certain death for Prim. Katniss, along with the male tribute from district 12, Peeta Mellark, are thrown into an arena where there are stronger and more dangerous competitors. But Katniss gets an even bigger surprise when she receives more than she anticipates in the arena.

“The Hunger Games,” by Suzanne Collins, has printed 17.5 million copies books as of March 28th. The entire trilogy sold 36.5 million copies with “Catching Fire” selling 10 million copies and “Mockingjay” printed 9 million copies. “The Hunger Games” is now the new teenage thriller after “Harry Potter” and “Twilight.” Since opening on March 23, the movie recorded $152,535,747 in opening weekend box hits on March 25th, and the movie now ranks third after “Harry Potter 7,” Part 2, and “The Dark Night.” Gary Ross, the director of the 142-minute thriller, cost an estimated 80 million dollars to produce. Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss Everdeen and Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark. When asked about

whether the actors fit the char- acters from the book Jennifer Lawrence, who played Katniss Everdeen, also well, freshman Michael Delgado said, “…looking back in received critical acclaim from critics and viewers, along with the book I don’t think that they could have made any better Josh Hutcherson (Peeta Mellark) and Liam Hemsworth (Gale choices. They fit the characterization from the book perfectly.” Hawthorne).

Mountlake Terrace students seemed to flock to the movies to When asking Junior Nancy Nguyen about whether she see the 12 a.m. showing. The film received a PG-13 rating for liked the actors who played for the characters in the book, intense violent thematic material and disturbing images - all she answered, “Well, Jennifer Lawrence she’s just an amazing involving teens. actress so I liked her. Liam Hemsworth fit his character pretty According to IMDB “The Hunger Games” received 7.6 out of well. And Josh Hutcherson, I mean, he’s perfect, so.”

10. But freshman Stephen Cuplin says, “Well, I thought some According to an interview featuring in “Empire Magazine” of the bad ratings that it’s gotten have been pretty miscella- Gary Ross, the director, certainly seemed happy about the neous because, I mean, obviously you can’t make the movie casting actors. When asked about Jennifer Lawrence and her better than the book. But you can’t bash too much on the responsibility of taking on the lead role, he said, “If she hadn’t movie if they followed it to the best of their ability.” When been born I don’t know what I would have done. I work with a asked about what Cuplin didn’t like about the movie, he lot of great actors, but in my life I don’t think I’ve ever worked said, “I don’t think I could have changed the with anyone more talented. She just has this “May the odds be movie to make it better except for some of the strong vitality; she knows her own strength ever in your favor.” costumes that the other districts wore. They and doesn’t hide it in any way.” looked strange...” Despite general dislikes, For those who haven’t watched the movie or the movie proved to be an enormous success read the book, Katniss, an illegal hunter and and viewers internationally were entertained. “The Hunger the supporter of her family after her father’s death, enters a Games” national catch phrase, “The world will be watching”, game where she must kill opponents to survive. Katniss allies proved to be true as it currently holds the spot for the third with Peeta, the male tribute from her district, and pretends best movie on opening weekend. to have feeling for him in order to win over the audience and “The Hunger Games” book received countless prestigious help gain sponsors. The movie is main streamed on Katniss’ awards and nominees that include being on the #1 New York relationship with Peeta, though it contains very graphic Times Bestseller List, A Kirkus Best Book of 2008, and a scenes.

Booklist Editor’s Choice 2008, according to Suzanne Collins During an interview with Gary Ross, featured in “Empire website. The book has received high praises from popular Magazine,” the director says, “In this very harsh universe authors Stephanie Myers, author of Twilight, and Stephen where these kids are literally forced to fight for their own King, author of horror novels. Reviews from School Library survival, Katniss fights for her own humanity. At first she’s Journal say, “Collin’s characters are completely realistic and just fighting to live and in the end she finds something she is sympathetic as they form alliances and friendships in the willing to die for.” face of overwhelming odds: the plot is tense dramatic, and Although the movie concentrates on a theme of love, or engrossing. This book will definitely resonate with the genera- issues that arise in totalitarian governments, while readers tion raised on reality shows like ‘Survivor’ and ‘Gladiator’” may perceive the theme differently, the film received a PG-13

rating for intense violent thematic material and disturbing images, all involving teens. Senior Monea Kerr said, “Well, the action scenes were really good and it was a lot more graphic than I thought it would be, which was cool. [But] it kind of scared me in a way because it was really realistic.”

Ross was asked a similar question and replied, “I don’t think it has to be violent in order to be urgent. For the majority of the movie Katniss is being pursued and it’s a violent universe she’s in. But that doesn’t mean the violence has to be depicted gruesomely or exploited in any way.”

Like Kerr, many people watched the movie without reading the book. Unfortunately, when asking Kerr if she could have changed the movie to improve it she said, “I think [they should] explain it [the story] a little bit more because I was kind of confused throughout the movie and then at some point in the movie it clicked like what was actually happening. I didn’t understand the whole process of “The Hunger Games” until like the end, when they kind of went back through it. So I thought it was kind of confusing for people who haven’t read the book yet.”

Most students that have read the book seemed to think that the book was better than the movie, though some believed them to be equally good. Freshman, Michael Delgado, said, “I think there was some stuff in the movie that shouldn’t have been in and I think they left a lot of stuff out that was in the book. But at the same time I think the book put unnecessary detail on some stuff, so it’s close and they’re both better in their own way.”

Hunger Games enthusiasts are in luck as Lionsgate studios has already begun preparation for the sequel of “The Hunger Games,” “Catching Fire,” which debuts November 22nd, 2013.

Although Ross has been replaced by Francis Lawrence, director of “I Am Legend” and other various films, it is sure to be just as successful.

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Firefighters Memorial Park Edition

is currently under way. The demolition, which is being completed by general conHawkeye staff tractor Skycorp Ltd, will cost the City of Karla Frankenberg is reminded of Mountlake Terrace about $65,000. This happy memories when she sits on her demolition process will take an estimated deck and sees and hears the kids play- two months to complete according to Will ing at Firefighters Memorial Park. “I used Van Ry, Engineering Services Director for to always take my grandkids over there, the city of Mountlake Terrace. The park Frankenberg said.” Frankenberg is a mem- will remain closed during the demolition. ber of the Subcommittee of the Parks of “We’re going to close the park just for Mountlake Terrace, and has played a huge safety reasons and to make sure nobody role in deciding the future of Firefighters gets too close to where the buildings are Memorial Park. coming down,” Courtmanch said.

Firefighters Memorial Park, After the old facility is located at 3900 228th St S.W., has demolished, the renova“Most of it always been behind Fire Station tions and improvements we’re going to 18 in Mountlake Terrace. In Dec. to the park can begin. One be able to do 2010, Fire Station 18 was moved to of the goals of the renovain-house at no a new facility in Brier. Now after tions is to make the park cost.” more “open,” according nearly a year and a half, the old Ken Courtmanch facility in Mountlake Terrace is City of Mountlake Terrace to Frankenberg. This will Parks Department be done by revamping the being demolished to make room parking lot and bringing for an expansion and renovation of the park forward.

Courtmanch said the the Firefighters Memorial Park.

“We looked at a couple of possibilities, current pieces of the existing play equipbut because it was going to cost us too ment will be painted and moved forward. much … to retrofit [the old fire station] The renovations will also include some for earthquakes, to get rid of any hazard- new features for park-goers. Coutmanch ous materials, rewiring or piping. It would said one of the new additions is “creating a make more sense to actually take it down trail system.” “I think they are going to buy and expand the park,” Mountlake Terrace another piece of equipment eventually…

Parks Services and Property Management and expand the picnic area” Frankenberg said.

Superintendent Ken Courtmanch said.

The demolition of the old fire station When you add up the costs for all

By Nick Fiorillo

Gurminder Singh | Hawkeye

The demolition of the old Fire Station 18, set to last a total of about two months, is well underway.

It will cost the city of Mountlake Terrace about $65,000.

these renovations, plus the demolition costs, it begins to get very expensive. But Courtmanch believes that the renovations in the beginning will not cost any more.

“Most of it we’re going to be able to do inhouse at no cost,” Courtmanch said. “In the future there may be further costs if we decide to, for example, put in a flag pole,” he said. According to Courtmanch, these renovations will continue throughout the summer.

According to the City of Mountlake Terrace website “Firefighters Memorial Park was originally named Larry Egbert Park after a Mountlake Terrace Firefighter

who was killed in a car crash in the early 1970’s.” Now, the park is called Firefighters Memorial Park to “honor all firefighters,” according to its website. Courtmanch recognizes the importance of the park and its purpose. “The interest is in keeping the park’s theme of a firefighters memorial park,” he said The park is first thing you see when you enter Mountlake Terrace from Brier while on 228th St. S.W. “I do think that it’s going to make a real nice entry point coming in to the city,” Courtmanch said.

The future of Lynnwood-Terrace commuters

By Will Khadivi Hawkeye staff

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Driving to Downtown Seattle on Interstate Highway 5 during peak times from Mountlake Terrace is often described as a nightmare, and with the population of the area growing, the problem is only getting worse. To help ease traffic, Sound Transit is planning to expand Link Light Rail to Lynnwood by 2023.

The new service will use the Interstate 5 corridor to connect Northgate to Lynnwood.

This project is part of a larger package approved by voters to expand Sound Transit.

For Sound Transit commuters like Tita Jorgensen, the expansion of the Light Rail to Lynnwood is great news. “I really like [light rail] and I like the idea of them coming up to Lynnwood,” Jorgensen said, “it’s a direct route to the airport.”

In south Snohomish County, Sound Transit is looking at station options near the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center at 236th Street, one at 220th Street, and one at the Lynnwood Transit Center.

Sound Transit currently provides the express bus routes 511, 512, and 513 between Mountlake Terrace and Downtown Seattle.

Light rail is often considered to be a more reliable alternative to buses. Buses are subjected to the same traffic that singleoccupant vehicles are and light rail is able to bypass traffic on its own track.

“I think light rail is cooler and it’s faster [than buses],” sophomore Anya UptonRowley said. “I’d ride it if I had to get to Downtown Seattle.”

The Light Rail systems currently in service

by Sound Transit are the Central Link that connects

Downtown Seattle to Sea-Tac Airport, and the Tacoma Link that connects the Tacoma Dome to Downtown Tacoma.

When many MTHS students or other residents of Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood hear about Light Rail being extended by 2023, many wonder why it wasn’t expanded earlier.

“I don’t know what stopped them from making it earlier,” sophomore Yosan Michael said. “I think earlier is always better.”

Light rail is often a hot button political issue in Washington state politics. Some argue that light rail is just too expensive and buses can do the same job for a lower price.

“I guess the tax payers are going to have to dip a little more into their pockets for the convenience,” Jorgensen said. “I have a feeling that it’s going to cost more than they say.”

Looking into the future, by 2016 Link Light Rail service should connect Downtown Seattle to Capitol Hill and the University of Washington. By 2021, a line should open between the UW and Northgate; by 2023 the East Link should open between Seattle and Redmond along with the link between Northgate and Lynnwood.

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Marijuana, the effects

By Sammy Harter Hawkeye staff

Ganja, refeer, chronic, herb, dope, A bomb, ace, dro, weed, pot, maryjane, grass, cannabis, and along with many others are names for a drug made from marijuana. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), “Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the U.S.” This drug is made from the plant Cannabis sativa and is used in many different ways. Teens need to know the effects marijuana has on the body and need to know what the risks are.

Marijuana is typically smoked from a cigarette, which is more commonly known as a joint. It can also be smoked in a cigar, which is known as a blunt or a pipe. A less common way to get the effects from marijuana are by making tea with the marijuana leaves. Also, by digesting it in food such as brownies or cookies. Donna Leger, a writer for USA Today, held a poll that showed 17.4 million people are users of marijuana.

According to Amal Chakraburtty from WebMD.com, a study was conducted that confirmed up to 30 percent of teenagers smoke marijuana. An NIDA survey in 2009 showed that 28.5 million Americans age 12 and older had abused marijuana at least once in the last year, 27.5 percent were sophomores and 34.8 percent were

seniors. sible for responding to stress and keeping Smoking is one of the easiest way for motivation. Difficulty with having chilmarijuana to enter the blood stream. dren has also been suggested.

When the smoke is inhaled from the Respiratory problems such as bronchitis burning marijuana, the fumes and toxic have been reported. It can cause decreases chemicals go directly to the lungs. Then in blood pressure which can lead to dizzithe lungs absorb the harsh chemicals ness or a lower ability to fight disease and and distribute them throughout the rest infections. Also, a user of marijuana may of the body through the experience depression, anxblood stream. iety, mood swings, schizo“Marijuana Among other lethal phrenia, mental illnesses, or is the most chemicals, delta-9-tetrahyother emotional problems. commonly drocannabinol (THC) is a Since marijuana is known used illegal very powerful chemical in as a gateway drug, the drug drug in the marijuana that affects the user is more likely to try U.S.” body. According to British other drugs. It is eight times National Institute of anti-doping specialist more likely to have used Drug Abuse Michele Vrronken, THC cocaine, 15 times more likely affects the brain in many to use heroine, and five times different ways; it causes more likely to need substance challenges of coordination, thought, abuse treatment for a person who has memory, concentration, sensory, and been a user of marijuana. pleasure.

However, researchers are not certain if Other short-term side effects a user marijuana is a direct cause of these other of marijuana can experience are loss of drug complications. Not only can it affect concentration, problems with learning, the body and mind, but it can hurt your difficulty with problem solving, wrong chances of getting a job or going to colperception, and anxiety attacks. Physical lege if it is put on your criminal record. effects of marijuana are increase in heart Although medical marijuana can be rate, red eyes, dry mouth, slowed reaction obtained with a prescription, it is still time, and an increase in appetite. illegal for recreational use in Washington.

Marijuana may cause many long-term If a marijuana user wants to quit it is side effects from extended use. It can important they seek advice and profesharm the parts of the brain respon- sional help.

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Healthy Recipe Fruit Smoothie

By Abigail Solomon Hawkeye staff

Prep time 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup of orange juice 1 cup of vanilla low-fat yogurt 1 cup of frozen blueberries, strawberries, peaches, or raspberries

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender.

Blend until mixture is smooth.

Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving Calories- 199 Total fat- 2 grams Cholesterol- 6 milligrams

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Know how to put the red cup down High school parties don’t need alcohol to have fun Shots, shots, shots

STDs, unplanned pregnancies, high blood pressure, strokes, liver disease and neurological damage. Some unplanned events There are several reasons why teenagers that can be occur from consuming too make the choice to drink alcohol. Some do much alcohol could be unplanned pregit for the thrill and the good times, while nancies and STDs. others like the feeling of being drunk and Alcohol poisoning is caused by drinking rebellious. Then there are those who fall too much in a short period of time. Binge under peer pressure. Others are looking drinking is what leads to alcohol poifor a way out; a way to cover their true soning in most cases. Symptoms include feelings. confusion, vomiting, seizures, slow breathNo matter what the reason is, teen’s use ing, pale skin, low body temperature and of alcohol has consequences. A large per- unconsciousness, or passing out. Never centage of teens engage in drinkleave an unconscious person “Almost 80 alone. Instead, try to take them ing alcohol which doesn’t change percent of the legal drinking age from 21. to a hospital. high school However, many teens are willIf a person is passed out, they students ing to drink alcoholic beverages, should be rolled over on their have tried so it’s important to be completely side to avoid suffocating on alcohol.” aware of all the risks that are vomit. Alcohol poisoning, in begin taken. more serious cases, can lead to National Center Alcohol is made when grains, on Addiction and death. fruits, or vegetables are ferment- Substance Abuse According to mayoclinic, “If ed. Fermentation is the process you suspect someone has alcoof sugar in foods changing into alcohol hol poisoning call for emergency medical using yeast or bacteria. help right away.”

There are different forms of alcohol, and it A hangover has multiple noticeable can be used as a cleaner, antiseptic or seda- symptoms and is the result of recent heavy tive. According to the U.S. Department of drinking. According to medicalnewstoday, Health and Human Services, alcohol effects the typical symptoms of a hangover are the brain, which causes difficulty in walk- a headache, nausea, dizziness, tiredness, ing, blurred vision, slurred speech, slower confusion, and thirst. A hangover can reaction time and impaired memory. happen at any time of the day, but usually Large quantities of alcohol, especially occurs the morning after heavy drinking. when consumed quickly and with an empty The severity of a hangover depends on how stomach, can cause a blackout which in much alcohol was consumed. turn can cause memory loss.

Substance abuse can easily and quickly Binge drinking is consecutively drink- turn into addiction. There is a difference ing five or more drinks. According to the between a person who abuses substances Centers for Disease Control, more than and someone who is an addict.

90 percent of alcohol consumed by people A substance abuser is someone who occaunder 18 is while binge drinking. sionally uses a substance, but consumes Many health problems can be associated way more than is necessary to feel the with binge drinking such as unintentional effects. An addict is a person who depends injuries, such as car crashes or burns. Some and relies on a substance to get through examples of intentional injuries could be their day. The younger a person is when firearm injuries, sexual assault, or domes- they begin abusing alcohol, then they are tic violence. more likely to become addicted.

Other effects can be alcohol poisoning,

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Phase 1 Begins to feel effects of alcohol, including blurred vision, slurred speech, slower reaction time and impaired memory. Most teens continue to drink after they reach this point.

Beginning of night

Phase 2 Begins to make bad choices, due to the effects of alcohol, they might not normally make.

by the numbers 2,000 people under the age of 21 die in car crashes involving teen drinking every year.

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50

percent of junior and senior high school students drink on a monthly basis.

26 percent of high school students have binge drank in the past 30 days.

percent of teenagers drink at a party with parents home.

15.9

The average age at which Americans begin drinking regularly is 15.9 years old.

14 percent of teens have been intoxicated at least once in the past year.

Information provided by The Centers for Disease Control

Phase 3 Has symptoms of a hangover the morning after the night of partying and drinking.

Next morning

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Jazz 1 makes director proud with its stellar performance Story and photos by Nick Fiorillo Hawkeye staff

At the Paramount theater on March 30, five amazing high school bands put on a benefit concert known as Hot Java Cool Jazz that left the crowd standing and cheering.

Mountlake Terrace Jazz 1, along with jazz bands from Edmonds-Woodway High School, Ballard High School, Garfield High School, and Roosevelt High School put on an astounding night of jazz in Seattle.

The 17th annual show was nearly sold out.

All the proceeds from the ticket sales will go straight to the participating school music programs, including Terrace’s. Starbucks, the major sponsor event, brought the name “Hot Java.”

According to the Starbucks website, “Since The first song was “Hey You,” written by 1995, Starbucks Hot Java Cool Jazz has Terrace’s own Katilyn Martin. Faul told the raised more than $290,000 for local school crowd how he “heard about this crazy singing girl in the school music programs.”

The night started newspaper.”

“Since 1995, Starbucks Hot off with the jazz band He went on to say Java Cool Jazz has raised from the only other that they then worked more than $290,000 for local school in the Edmonds to turn Martin’s song school music programs.”

School District, in to one that would Starbucks Edmonds-Woodway. show off Martin’s Official sponsor There was much excitevocals along with the ment for the jazz band band’s instrumental from Ballard, the only school that was in skills as she sang with the band in the wonderful performance. their year at Hot Java Cool Jazz.

Taylor Griffin wowed the crowd with his Mountlake Terrace was the fourth school piano solo during the next song titled “The to perform, following the intermission.

Kid From Red Bank” by composer Neal They played four songs during their perHefti. formance.

The next song to be played was “Sky Blue” composed by Maria Schneider. Faul was a big fan of this song, as he said, “I think it might be my favorite song in the whole world.” His sense of humor showed when he then said, “It’s really scary doing it with your band because they might screw it up.”

Terrace did Faul proud with an incredible performance of the song. Lucy Schermer traded in her saxophone during this song for a flute, which she soloed with.

The last song that Terrace did was the one that the crowd went wild for. The Brazilian song “Tico Tico” featured drummer Ryan Leppich and guitarist Kyle Scherrer. After the last note was played, the crowd got up on their feet and awarded Jazz 1’s incredible performance with a standing ovation.

Talent Show left audience breathless Story by Gurminder Singh and Shannon Beaumont Photos by Daniil Oliferovskiy Hawkeye staff

The annual talent show was hosted in the Mountlake Terrace theatre by seniors Karin Redden and Ivy Herold on Apr. 11.

The judges chosen for the event were Amy Sullivan, Amanda Stewart, and former Mountlake Terrace student, 2011 graduate, Ryan Woodyard, who had to pick the three best performances of the many different types of talents shown There were bands that performed such as the “Love Wizard” who liked to categorize themselves as the 80’s band that performed on a song called, “Hysteria”

by Def Leppards, and The R.R.K Experience performed on a blues and jazz song called “All Blues” by Miles Davis.

Many amazing voices were heard through the night, such as Grace Gil, who sang “Someone Like You” by Adele, and Senaiet Zerom, who sang “Ave Maria,” by Celine Dion.

Two great performances were John Martin Devera, who played the electric violin fantastically, and Thor Peterson who bea-boxed and astonished the crowd.

Ashika Gounder and Tenzin Dencher performed a bhangra dance on “Chikini Chemili” a famous Bollywood song.

A group that called themselves Outasync (totally, Dude) was inspired by Big Time Rush and did a really good performance that really amazed the audience.

After all the performances, the judges had to choose three to go to Edmonds School District Talent Show.

The judges had a hard time picking the top three, so they gave Most Honorable Mentions.

One category in the Most Honorable Mention was “most entertaining.”

One of these performers was Outasync. Also, Michael Londino and Devon Hickman got an Honorable Mention that performed on a song they made that was dedicated to their friend, Tom, who had passed away.

The other people who got Most Honorable Mentions were, John Devera, Katy Beth Higgins, Ashika Grounder & Tenzin Dencher, The R.R.K Experience, and Allena Wolfe.

The top performers that went on to the E.S.D talent show were Katy Bodnar, who performed on the song “House of the Rising Sun” by Haley Reinhart; Zannie Faherty who sang “Turpentine” by Brandi Carlile; Miranda Troutt who danced to the song “Show Off”

by Brandy Stiles; and Kaitlyn Martin played her guitar and sang “Dance in the Sand” by Leona Lewis.

No first or second place was given this year, but the three contestants that were chosen best then went on to perform on Apr. 19 for the E.S.D Talent Show.

Although the chosen acts did fantastic in the E.S.D. Talent Show, first place was given to the Yo-Yo Club from Edmonds-Woodway High School, second place to Vocal Synesthesia from Edmonds-Woodway High School, and third place went to Tammy Mach from Lynnwood High School.

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Hawks 2012-2013 cheer squad selected Name

Grade

Rachel Fesler

11

Rene Bos

11

Taylor Arbuckle**

11

Audrey Halenbeck**

11

Marissa Mason

10

Ana Daneshvar

10

Megan Smith

9

Maria Balcita

9

Brittany Kinsella

10

Samantha Meadows

10

Sarah Smith

10

Amanda Woodyard** (not pictured)

11

*Left to right, front row to back row

**Captains

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Lastly, performance, participation and attitude were evaluated during tryouts.

One way to test the candidates’ commitment was through The 2012-2013 cheer tryouts were held from March 22 to dress up days. Candidates needed to dress appropriately March 29. Participants learned a routine that was taught according to the theme each day and sign into any of the by previous captain, senior Taylor Jackson, and they also senior cheerleaders. had to come up of their own original cheer. Candidates Tryouts were from 6 to 8 p.m. They performed their were evaluated based on staff evaluations, attendance and routines on the last day of tryouts, March 29, and were discipline records. There was an application and interview. evaluated by coach Jessica Bos and the graduating senior cheerleaders.

The coach and the senior cheerleaders surprised the members of the new cheer squad and stopped by to each members’ house and congratulated them.

The new squad was introduced during the spring activities assembly.

The senior cheerleaders, Taylor Jackson, Maddie Flood, Taylor Reardon, April King and Natasha

By Erick Yanzon

Hawkeye staff

Sabin had their last performance at the assembly.

“I’m going to miss performing with [the cheer squad] and the bond with a group of girls that I probably won’t even have in the future and we’re always there for each other,” Reardon said.

Cheer leading is a highly competitive and time consuming activity. Students have to balance their school, work, social life, and other commitments. Cheerleaders are required to attend evening events running Monday through Saturday.

During the offseason, following tryouts, all cheerleaders are required to attend practice three to five days a week through the end of July. During the summer, they are responsible to learn the cheers via DVD according to the deadlines set by the coach. There may be two practices per day to prepare two weeks prior to cheer camp. From August to November, practices are held at least three days a week. The cheerleaders support all of the sports during the fall and winter seasons.

During the winter, cheerleaders also prepare for clinic, community service and other school events. Typical hours are after school from 2:15 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. However stunting practices are impacted by space constraints and may be at alternative times.

Drive a Ford, fund a sport The MTHS SBC is back again with Harris Ford to raise funds for student-athletes for the second straight year

By AnhViet Nguyen

This year, 100 percent of the money raised will go directly to the sports teams. In comThe MTHS Sports Booster Club has parison, the SBC donated 40 percent of last partnered with Harris Ford in an effort year’s sports teams based on participation, to raise money in a test drive fund-raiser while the remaining money raised went that will directly benefit the various sports into the SBC’s general fund. teams at MTHS on Saturday, May 5.

In addition, spirit The MTHS Harris Ford has agreed to donate up wear will be availSBC plans to $6,000 with $20 for each person who able for sale and on running signs up for a test drive. The event, called Pagliacchi Pizza another event with Drive One 4 UR School, runs from 9 a.m. in Ballinger will Harris to 5 p.m. at the MTHS parking lot. It is donate 40 pizzas for Ford in free to participate in the test drive. sales by the slice.

November Athletes, parents, According to MTHS SBC president 2012 to Melissa Reid, the SBC raised $4,900 last coaches, fans and raise funds year. However, she noted that the booster community memclub ran a double event with Ford and bers will be presLincoln and had the opportunity to raise ent to help run the up to $12,000. Time constraints and lim- fund-raiser. Ford dealership will also be on ited exposure kept the SBC from reaching hand to provide assistance and informathat amount. tion.

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