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$4 meal may be hard to swallow

V.24.01 | 2 september 2008

Bumbershoot 2008 Seattle’s end-of-summer party

Lunch up 77 percent; breakfast up 60 percent over last year

By Alan Adzhiyev Business Trainer

School lunches and breakfasts this year will no longer be the bargain that they always have been. This year the school district has raised the district wide lunch price for middle and high school students to $4, an increase of nearly 77.8 percent from the old price of $2.25. Additionally, the new breakfast price is now $2 instead of $1.25.

There are three main reasons for the price increase, the first being the rising cost of food. The Edmonds School District lunches meet and usually exceed the FDA’s health standards, according to Debbie Jakala, the Edmonds School District Community relations manager, but she points to the increased cost of doing so as contributing to the increase. “Last year the food service department increased the fiber in their bread products. Healthier food does cost more money, but it’s very important to them that they provide the highest quality meals possible,” said Jakala.

Secondly, ever-rising gas cost affected the cost of transporting the food, and thus the cost of the food itself.

Additionally, the state also gave food service employees a COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) this year, a required 4.4% raise for food service employees.

The food service department’s only source of income is the breakfasts and lunches sold at the schools, so to keep up with all the increased cost of food, gas and paying employees in accordance to the COLA, an increase in price was necessary.

The food service department has a budget that they must go by every year, to break even is to end the year off with no or little money left, all of it goes to paying employees, buying food and transportation costs.

Any money that is left over goes to funding the next school year. “We hope the families understand that we are not making any money from this increase, this is simply so the food service department can break even,” said Jakala.

Junior Pace Cordova-Smith sees the increase in price as another reason to “eat off-campus or bring my own lunch.”

Cordoba-Smith doesn’t necessarily see the price increase as a huge problem. “I don’t really buy school lunches,” he said.

Additional changes in the district’s policy include a statement that if a student does not have the means to pay for a lunch that “they will be allowed to eat a full meal until... they reach a balance owing of $10.”

This change is due, in part, to a previously lenient policy in IOU’s which has resulted in a $200,000 loss, according to a letter sent

by Marla Miller, Assistant Superintendent and Sara Conroy, Interim Director of Food Service.

The district suggested in an Aug. 18th mailing that all families apply for reduced or free meals. The reduced lunch costs 40 cents per lunch and provides a free breakfast, both of which are paid for by federal and state funds.

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Ben Bridwell of Seattle band Band of Horses performs Saturday at the Memorial Stadium stage at Seattle’s Bumbershoot festival.

Bumbershoot has taken place during the Labor Day weekend since 1971, and regularly attracts over 200,000 people to the Seattle Center over three days to bring an end to the summer. Go online to www.thehawkeye.org for more Bumbershoot coverage.

20-year-old aims for election Can Republican Funk from MLT win this fall?

By Shahrum Ali News Editor

Meet Andrew Funk. He’s your average 20-year-old college student, except he happens to be running for a seat in the House of Representatives.

Funk was born in Edmonds and has lived in Mountlake Terrace his entire life.

Growing up, he was an Eagle Scout, and helped start and served as President for the Edmonds-Woodway Teenage Republicans. Funk has also worked for the Edmonds Community College Student

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Andrew Funk at his campaign kick-off.

Government, the Edmonds School District, and the Wildlife Committee of Washington. Currently, he is attending Central Washington University and holds an Associate of Arts degree in Accounting and Business Administration.

Funk is running as a Republican for the 21st District of Washington, which encompasses Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mukilteo, and parts of Mountlake Terrace and Everett. “I was dismayed that no Republicans were running against any of the 3 incumbent Democrats [in 2006],” said Funk. “I knew that if no one was going to take on the leadership mantle that I would do it in 2008.”

As an aspiring GOP member, he believes in the Republican principles of limited government, minimal taxation, and responsible government spending. The three biggest issues of concern for Funk would be property rights, budget and taxes, and transportation.

He proposes eliminating the State Property Tax Levy, cutting wasteful spending (citing the $3 billion that was untouched by State Legislature), and working on a plan to reduce traffic congestion.

Among his other stances on issues, he would like to change the current education system, supporting to drop the WASL and increasing teacher’s salaries through a merit based system.

He also will not support the Governor on a state income tax, and wishes to restore “fiscal responsibility” to Washington. “I do not think that our State government is doing their job,” Funk reported. “Their [the Democrats] solution is higher taxes.

I am afraid that if our state government continues down its current path, Washington will collapse.”

Currently, the 21st District Representatives are all Democrats.

Election season is in November. “I know through my experience of talking with voters going door to door that this is what they want,” Funk said. “and the message of freedom, the focus of my campaign, is something that the citizens can support and rally around..”

Funk will be running against incumbent Marko Liias, a Democrat from Mukilteo.

Liass, currently 26, is the youngest member of the states Legislature.

Funk began his political career while a junior at Edmonds-Woodway High School when he and a friend attempted to start a trap shooting club on campus.

Fearing a lack of support, they instead started a Republican club because of the party’s support of gun rights.

Funk will be speaking on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at the 21st&32nd Legislative District GOP Meeting at 7:00 pm at Lynnwood City Hall.

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Vending Machines to go in 2009

New MTHS 2008-2009 staff

Mitch McCarrell

Because of House Bill 5093, Vending Machines must enforce a healthy food guideline. This guideline would involve the removal of soda, snacks, chips, and other unhealthy food items form the vending machines.

This Bill was supposed to start this year, but thanks to the efforts of Stew and Mrs. Brzovic, they managed to delay that order till it’s appropriate time, in 2009. To try and counter the lost funding from the vending machines, the introduced House Bill 5694. This bill would have imposed a 1 percent fee on tickets for any entertainment show to fill in some of the lost revenue to go towards athletics in Washington.

However, this was shot down.

California has enforced the healthy food regulation for about 10 years now. It costs $700 to $1000 to play football for one season, $300 to $700 to play basketball for one season, and about $300 to be in choir, to name a few.

If nothing is done to fill in the soon to be lost revenue, Stew warns, Washington could face the same prices for Athletics as California.

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Russell Rosco

Russell Rusco will now occupy the position of Buisness and Marketing. Mr. Rusco is currently working on his Ph.D in Computer Security at Purdue University in Indiana. “I’ve also taught for 7 years in Shoreline,” said Rusco.”

Shannon Reynoldson

Shannon Reynoldson is a former student of Terrace, and was a student of teachers that are in building today. She says she is exited to be back and working with them.

“It feels different to be back, but in a good way,” she said. She also has a husband serving in Iraq.

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WIAA rule changed: Take five, pass four Starting this school year, Edmonds School District 15 (ESD 15) and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) are enforcing stricter requirements for high school and middle school athletes and activity members.

The newly revised rule calls each student involved in any sport or club to be enrolled in at least five classes. Of those classes, some may be Running Start classes. Those students must also be passing at least four of their classes. Incompletes must be made up and cleared before the student can compete again.

Previous to last year, students only needed to enroll in and pass four classes.

According to ESD 15’s regulations, “concerts, quadrant concerts, district graduations and locally adjudicated performances” are exempt from this rule because they are considered curricular performances.

Students who are academically passing will be lightly affected by this rule.

Presidential tickets completed Shortly Before the Democratic National Convention, Senator Obama picked his running mate, Senior Senator Joe Biden of Delaware. Biden is notable for being the chairmen for the judiciary committee and is the current chairmen for the Foreign Relations Committee.

McCain’s VP choice was Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin. She is noted for her conservative view on social issues and for promoting resource development while still being independent form oil companies.

Harrold, Texas teachers allowed to carry guns Teachers in the rural town of Harrold, Texas, were given the permission by the school board to carry concealed weapons in the classroom. Superintendent David Thweet pointed out that the school is more than 30 miles from any law enforcement offices. “Country people are take-care-ofyourself people,” he said. “They are not under the illusion that the police are there to protect them.”

Mitch McCarrell is a professional carpenter who now teaches.

He started teaching at the age of 40 and will work at Terrace helping 11th Grade English. “I’ve always enjoyed my own reading and writing,” said McCarrell, citing his motive for teaching. This summer he used his carpentry skills to refurnish his furniture.

Angelia Nivens Counselor

Angelia Nivens is fluent in Spanish and has taught in the District for 11 years as a Spanish teacher. She also served as the district language coordinator. This summer, she went to an African Safari up north in Canada. “This is my first summer off in 5 years,” she said. She will be the counselor for last names beginning with A-C.

An energy update Underwater CO2 storage found

By Lizzie Haworth Hawkeye Staff

A recent discovery by David Goldberg, a Columbia University geophysicist, proves there is a new way to store and contain carbon dioxide so it may not be released back into the atmosphere.

The most common methods of storing carbon dioxide have been to pump carbon dioxide into tapped out oil and gas wells. The study conducted for this new method is said to be “the first good evidence that this kind of carbon burial is feasible”, according to Goldberg.

This study showed that basalt, hardened lava that erupts from undersea fissures or volcanoes, combined with carbon dioxide naturally converts into a solid mineral. This mineral would be a carbonate, a chalk like substance.

Basalt covers most of the ocean floor but the most ideal places for this method of storage are off the coast of Oregon, California, Washington and British

Columbia, which are all located on the 30,000 square miles of the Juan de Fuca plate.

Goldberg and his colleagues have hope for the Juan de Fuca plate because it is one of the few places on the ocean floor that is isolated from earthquakes, hydrothermal vents and other factors. This plate is located about 100 miles off the Pacific Coast.

Most of the basalt in this region is at a depth of around 8850 feet or 2700 meters.

The other possibility for this method of carbon dioxide storage is the use of basalt that exists at or near the surface of other land areas.

Though there are other options, Goldberg sticks to his contention that undersea basalt is the best option. He states that undersea basalt is widespread and could potentially be larger and better than the basalt available on land.

The offshore oil debate

By Brendan Moran Health-Co Editor

Petroleum is undoubtedly the most politically influential natural resource in the world today, and holds special weight within the United States the largest consumers of crude oil products.

About 20 million barrels are consumed daily according to the US Energy Information Agency (EIA), nearly three times as much as China.

Only about 8.3 million of those barrels are produced within the US, leaving heavy reliance on foreign oil.

Easing that dependence (and respectively bringing down gas prices) is at the forefront of political debate: the only way to do so is to extract more petroleum from home reserves, the largest of which exists around Alaska.

Since 1977, drilling in the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), estimated by the US Geological Survey to contain 7.7 billion barrels of recoverable oil has been a hotly contested issue.

The EIA estimates that lifting the 27-year ban on

coastal drilling would mean an increase of oil by about 200,000 barrels a day within about a decade. The costs and environmental impact, would begin right away. Both McCain and Obama (formerly opposed to the idea over environmental concerns) now support repealing the ban. President Bush has been urging for it, but faces resistance in congress.

Two-hundred thousand barrels a day would mean a 2.4 percent increase in domestic production and would lower gas prices by an estimated four cents per gallon.

Seeing as how the states only sit on an estimated three percent of the global oil reserve, some argue it would be smarter to focus less on extracting greater amounts of oil and more on reducing the amount consumed.

Even if the entire Alaskan Refuge petroleum reserve were utilized, it would only sustain oil consumption in the U.S. for about a year.

Global oil demand increases by about 3.5 percent annually.

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Summer staff departures Jim “Animal” Pecotte

Dave Lewarne

Parshall

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science/ health

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Rick Farber

Annike Leopold

Jacquelyn Powell

Math

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Jim Gillety

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English

Russia and Georgia conflict intensifies over summer

By Shahrum Ali

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to restoring control over the “criminal regimes” of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

On Aug. 8th, 2008, Georgian forces moved This conflict is also sparking new internationinto the self-independent de facto of South al politics and issues. The U.S. Ambassador Ossetia and began to repeatedly bombshell to the U.N., Zalmay Khalilzad, condemned Tskhinvali, the capital city.

Russia by saying “The days of overthrow2000 people, including 10 Russian peace- ing leaders by military means in Europe -keepers were reported dead, while a number those days are gone,” to which the Russian of civilians fled to Russia and North Ossetia Ambassador replied “Regime Change is pureas refugees. This invasion happened while the ly an American term.” The U.S. and Israel are world’s attention was centered towards the important to Georgia.

Olympics.

Georgia is the third largest force in Iraq and The Russian envoy Israel has been sending Georgia called for an emergency heavy military weapons and aid. meeting in front of the South Ossetia is a 90 percent Russian There is also a fear that Poland U.N., afterward claiming area that has wanted independence might be involved, because of from Georgia since 1992 that the actions Georgia recent U.S. missiles installed took were qualified as there that are capable of strikgenocide. Later that day, ing Russia. Alongside all of Russia retaliated to the that, Georgia is also consideraggression, by sending in tanks and aircrafts ing joining NATO. to the battlefield.

President Bush responded to the conflict by Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili saying, “Russia has invaded a sovereign neighinsisted that Russia is the aggressor in this boring state and threatens a democratic govconflict. ernment elected by its people. Such an action South Ossetia is a 90 percent Russian area is unacceptable in the 21st century.” He sent that has wanted independence from Georgia troops to the neighboring Caspian Sea. Both since 1992. In 2006, the de facto independent Presidential candidates, Obama and McCain, republic held a referendum about the inde- would like some kind of peace agreement pendence, to which 99 percent of the votes involving NATO and the UN. favored independence from Georgia.

A ceasefire agreement was reached between On Aug 1, Georgian troops engaged fight- Georgia and Russia on Aug 15, where Russian ing the South Ossetians, and on Aug 5, forces would be withdrawn from the South the Russian Ambassador warned that Russia Ossetia region. would intervene if conflict intensified. On Aug Russian President Vladamir Putin has since 7, the Georgian President ordered a ceasefire claimed that he believes America may have to which he later said that he was committed started the conflict for political reasons.

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Goodbye math WASL

Gun giveaway at church conference

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State delays law requiring students to pass the math WASL Drastic recruitment measures raduation is going to be easier for any confusion to sneak out of school. student. Why? Because Washington What’s sad about all of this is that only has decided we’re too dumb for the 56 percent of students actually passed the Math WASL. math portion.

The plan was When you take the WASL, you are at approved by a desk with one other person facing you. lawmakers after Statistically speaking, one of you at that being pushed desk is going to fail.

by Governor So, what does Washington do? They Gregoire so drop the entire thing. Now more of us Shahrum Ali News Editor that, until 2013, will graduate and it’ll make Washington no student is look good in the process. required to pass the math WASL, and, The thing that personally makes me a in addition the Science WASL. little ticked is that dropping After 2013, students will need “What’s sad about all the WASL basically gives us to take some alternative math of this is that only 56 the message “Hey, you guys percent of students test to prove their capabilities. are too stupid to handle this actually passed the Personally, as a senior who thing. Come back in four math portion.” passed the WASL anyway, I years.” don’t really care too much about Graduation and enrollment this WASL holiday. Let’s face rates have also been dropping. it; we all talked about how annoying the So, hey, why not cut the WASL too?

WASL was anyway. All we did was stay As stated before, it’s not a really big issue inside the gym for hours, bored as hell, for a senior like me. And hey, I bet the without an iPod or a book, spelling funny freshmen are happy about this as well. words on our calculators. Education at This should be a bigger issue than I make its finest. Right? I thought the only good it, but what can I say? part of that week was getting up late and I’m totally passive about this entire delayed classes, That and using the time thing.

ave you ever been to a youth group He defended his tactics by saying all he that has had very few people? With wanted was to bring more youth to the church based youth groups on the decline event, and have a chance to share the word many youth pastors of God. are trying to capture This gets one thinking, if these are new the attention of the members to the church, then how does he young kids. know that the winner won’t be someone The pressure is who doesn’t respect it, if these are new now on to have a members to the church?

Many people, including myself, share a Samantha Barker church youth group Accountant that is not only fun, common thought: Why can’t the church but better than the find another way to reach the youth? rest.

The intentions were clearly not to give With the competition the gun to a psycho teenager, but between churches so high, the church will not know where “Many people, including the gun is going to properly presome youth pastors are myself, share a common dict future outcomes. feeling the need to go to thought: why can’t the a whole new level. One It is inappropriate for the church in Windsor Hills, church find another way to church to distribute firearms, no reach the youth?”

Oklahoma, decided to matter how noble they believe sweeten the youth confertheir cause to be. Windsor Hills ence experience, by proBaptist church did not end up viding the winner of an giving away the gun this year event with a semi-automatic assault rifle. because the youth pastor was not able to In an interview Pastor Bob Ross said, “I attend. don’t want people thinking ‘My goodness, The church has spent more than $800 we’re putting a weapon in the hand of getting this gun ready for the promotion somebody that doesn’t respect it who are and plan on giving it away at the youth then going to go out and kill.’” conference next year.

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The ramifications of corporal punishment in schools

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recent report put out by Human Rights Watch revealed that over 220,000 public school students in the United States received corporal punishment during the 2006-2007 school year. Corporal punishment, the act of being physically harmed, is still legal in 21 states.

The fact that this is still allowed in the United States’ public schools is a disgraceful breach of human rights that should apply in full to minors as well as adults. Not only does this create an unhealthy learning environment, but it also advocates violence as an acceptable solution to social problems, perpetuating violent behavior amongst youth.

School is ultimately supposed to support a comfortable atmosphere in which kids can put aside social stigmas for the sake of knowledge. When a student comes to school fearing physically injurious retribution as a consequence for misbehaving, it makes it difficult for the child to succeed academically. In addition, when a student witnesses or falls victim to corporal punishment (generally the use of wooden paddles to spank), they lose faith in authority. Teachers and administrators are supposed to be friendly support figures, not unwavering masters of discipline. Furthermore, physical punishment by the hands

of faculty members takes away the safe-haven of school from students who suffer from domestic abuse or bullying outside of their education. High school students in abusive relationships can’t turn to equally abusive school authorities for help.

The issue of racial discrimination is also addressed in the 2006-2007 report. Boys were more often punished than girls, but African-American girls were punished more than twice as often as Caucasian girls. If faculty members are given the right to utilize corporal discipline then they are also given the right to misuse it. The primary concern of school administration should be to teach, and nothing more.

Those who advocate corporal punishment believe it acts as a deterrent of misbehavior, disregarding the serious physical, emotional, and mental toll it has on people, especially children. Instead of verbally discussing the misbehaviors of a student, and coming up with less aggressive and harmful solutions, administrators send a barbaric message. It certainly seems ridiculous (as an example) for someone who has been rear-ended in traffic to exit their vehicle and spank, with a wooden paddle, the driver responsible for the accident. With the exception of

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a few murmurs of profanity, the exchange should consist of insurance information and formalities, not violence.

It has been proven time and time again that children in abusive situations domestically are much more likely to become abusive later in life (according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, one-third of children who are abused or neglected later abuse their own children). There is no reason to think this effect would be any less prominent in school. Violence is comparable to a cycle of addiction; the influence of violence in a household is more likely to affect the child in that house to parent in a violent way.

Washington state is thankfully one of the 29 states and 106 countries that does not allow this practice in its public schools. While the practice of “spanking” is left up to the better judgment of parents, school administrators have no place taking their role.

If there is a problem with a student, the parents should be contacted and left to handle the behavior of their children by their own methods.

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2 September 2008

The principals corner

Some tips for starting the new school year S

o you have had close to three months off and you have most likely spent little or no time thinking about school until you absolutely have to. And that time is here—it is time to start thinking about school again and the new year that is in front of you.

I am a big proponent of the “fresh start” philosophy. Each new school year is a chance to do it right or better than you Greg Schwab did it the year before.

Principal Maybe you did a great job and you have this “school thing” down to a science. You may not need much help, and that is great. Keep up the good work! But if you are one of those people for whom school did not go so well last year, then I would encourage you to take some time and think about some of what I want to share with you.

One of the places where students who struggle in school experience difficulty is with the workload of high school:

homework, tests, projects, required reading. It can all really pile up, and you need to have a system for managing the workload. Whatever that system is, use it and find a way to manage the workload. Use a planner or write things down in your notebook. Develop a folder system in your binder, and make a point to spend some time each day reviewing what it is that you need to get done that day or that week. Then make a point to spend time each day actually doing the things that need to be done. I don’t mean to sound sarcastic, but that is an important step that often gets overlooked.

Students write things down and put papers in their binders only to never look at them again. The work doesn’t get done, and consequently grades suffer. It is really a simple thing that many students make too complicated—write your assignments down, do the work and then turn it in to your teachers. It can be that simple.

Another reason that students struggle in school is that they are not involved in school. It is just a place where you have to go because all the adults in your life tell you so.

But school doesn’t have to be such a negative place for you

if you find a way to get involved. We have athletic teams, drama, music, clubs—think of some way to get involved in school. Students who are involved in some aspect of their school life care more, and have more positive connections to school. It is this positive connection that helps students to be more successful.

You will learn some very important lessons from your friends and classmates, and in addition, you may find that you will gain additional independence and responsibility.

You and your friends may experience some difficult and challenging things: choices that may not be healthy or helpful to you, and decisions about how and with whom to spend your free time. These kinds of decisions can be tough to deal with and sometimes we may need help in making these decisions. This is where your friends, parents, school counselors and teachers can help. You have a wealth of resources available to you. All you need to do is ask for help.

I want to wish each of you the very best that this new school year has to offer.

Here’s to a great 2008-2009!

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Get pumped for the upcoming school year W elcome back everyone! I hope you are all pumped for the new school year! There are a lot of events coming up in the next couple of months.

Homecoming is one to keep your eye on especially.

The dance is on Oct. 4, which is earlier than usual, so don’t Whitney Gretch ASB Public Relations Officer wait until the last minute to get a date!

The first football game is against Lynnwood on Sept. 5 – this Friday. Make sure you show some Hawk spirit by supporting the team!

The boys are confident that this will be a good season, so come to the game at

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Edmonds Stadium to help them start the year off strong.

Also, check out girls soccer, volleyball, boys tennis, girls swimming, and cross country. All of these teams would love to see you at a match!

If you missed out on Hawk Walk, ASB cards are still on sale in the ASB Office.

With one of these, you can get into all home games all year long for free!

You will also get a discount on away games and other events like dances, as well as yearbooks, which are on sale now in the ASB Office.

Lastly, ASB now has a MySpace to keep you informed about upcoming events and activities. Our URL is www.myspace.com/ mthsasb.

Feel free to check it out and ask about anything you want to know.

Have a great year!

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Hawk Talk Q: What is your advice for incoming freshmen?

Chanel Prout

Meghna Jaradi

“Don’t fall behind in your work. Make sure you always listen.

Get involved.”

“Don’t be afraid to talk to upperclassmen.”

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Kim Stewart activities coordinator & athletic director

“Tear up cool card.

Leave attitude at the door. Look to have fun, NOT drama.”

Tedi Young

Jack Clinch

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Competing game consoles battle it out once again

By Brendan Moran Health Co-Editor

If you’re talking about video games, the conversation inevitably revolves around at least one of the major gaming console producers in the world today; Microsoft of the United States, or Sony and Nintendo of Japan. Subjects of the video game industry love to claim their favorite system as dominant, be it Microsoft’s Xbox 360 with its fantastic online service, Sony’s Playstation 3 boasting BluRay capability, or Nintendo’s Wii with a fully gyroscopic controller.

In terms solely of console sales, Nintendo appears to be storming the market. International sales for the Wii numbered at just under 30 million at the end of July this year, the Xbox and Playstation trailing behind at 19 million and

14.41 million respectively. It is important to note, too, that the Wii was released an entire year later than the Xbox.

The Wii doesn’t seem to be anywhere close to dethronement either, selling more units in July than the Xbox and Playstation combined.

Some argue that numbers don’t reflect on true quality, and this is often times is the case. Both the PS3 and 360 boast more power in hardware than the Wii, which can’t play DVD movies or output in high-definition. The hardware specs seem to correlate directly to the prices, however. The Wii will currently put you out $250. An Xbox 360 with a 20-gigabyte hard drive sells for $300, while a Playstation 3 with a 40-gigabyte hard drive and blu-ray support costs $400 [impressive considering that even the lowliest of standalone Blu-Ray players retail for almost $300.]

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Microsoft and Sony have made it clear in numerous video game conferences and press releases that they do not consider the Wii to be in the same league as their consoles.

That statement isn’t entirely unfair considering the vast differences in hardware, namely the Wii’s distinct controller design. Outside of the console war, Microsoft and Sony both seem to be doing poorly. Their stocks are both selling at only a few dollars above their 52-week lows of $24.87 and $36.90, respectively.

Each company has their pros and cons, and it’s still too early to call off the fight. The longer these systems stay on the market, the more their prices are cut and the more units they sell. Even years after these consoles are replaced with more advanced, next-generation systems, nerds everywhere will undoubtedly still be arguing over which was better, regardless of sales, profits, or popularity polls.

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All console photos Courtesy of Skatter Tech.

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Expectations

Laser system enables aircraft to thwart incoming missiles

By Cassie Soriano

Photo/Graphics Editor

On July 11, a commercial American Airlines plane successfully completed its flight from New York to California, equipped with a missile-repelling system.

The JetEye system, developed by the United Kingdom-based BAE Systems, is an infrared missile defense system that diverts shoulder-fired missiles. It works by firing a laser once it detects heat-seeking missiles in order to divert it. “The flight represents the final phase of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s [or DHS] Counter-Man-Portable Air Defense System program,” written in the article “Passenger plane flies with laser system that repels missiles” on CNN.com “[It is] designed to test the suitability of missileprotection equipment for commercial aircraft.” The JetEye was developed in Jan. 2004 during the early phases of the Counter-ManPortable Air Defense System program [also known as the Counter-MANPADS program.] It has received $105 million in funding, and BAE Systems was recently awarded

a $29 million contract by DHS for a final suitability evaluation.

The purpose of JetEye being installed on a commercial flight is to counteract terrorist threats. Five hundred thousand to 700,000 shoulder-fired missile weapons have been manufactured worldwide, and sometimes sold for as little as $5,000 in Middle Eastern and Central Asian arms markets. BAE Systems has been working with American Airlines Maintenance and Engineering Services to test the system on commercial flights.

JetEye will also be installed in two more American Airlines 767-200 aircraft until March 2009 for daily cross-country flights, including FedEx and other cargo planes.

Other defense companies, such as Northrop Grumman, have urged that the system be installed on commercial aircrafts that transport soldiers and equipment to war zones.

American Airlines will not make this system mandatory, however they have agreed to cooperate with test flights. No missiles will be launched at the plane during the flights to test the system, however.

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This is a great opportunity to develop your marketing skills for the future.

For more information please contact Craig DeVine via email at DevineC@edmonds.wednet.edu or call 425.431.5728 courtesy of www.baesystems.com

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Avoid drama at all cases, it’s never worth it. Miss Nelson advised students last year that those who find the drama free friends are truly the lucky ones, and she’s right.

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Keep a consistent work effort that will benefit you in your upperclassmen years.

Make a new friend, hooray!

Get your schedule

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Nothing annoys upperclassmen more than cocky freshmen. Don’t block the hallways, don’t go picking for a fight, and NEVER EVER even TRY to tag an upperclassmen. Ever.

Any play on the word freshmen with the word “Fresh” or “Freshies” is an automatic no-no.

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It’s better to start something earlier than later. Join a club, activity, sport, anything!

There are many opportunities to get involved There is almost anything for anyone. Just to name a few: ASB, Hip Hop, Eco club, French Club, HBN and, of course, Hawkeye. Just ask some questions, search and you will find something that interests you.

If you don’t find anything that you really want to do, you can always start your own club! Not only do colleges love it, but it gives you a sense of belonging and accomplishment. Start early and establish yourself.

Welcome to the MTHS game of LIFE. Work your way around the board to get an idea of life here, “survival” tips, and things to watch out for.

Play along and maybe you will learn something interesting about your new school.

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Befriend your teachers They don’t bite…too often. It will make your classes easier and maybe even a little more enjoyable. It’s easier to ask your teachers about work if you actually get to know them and not just see them as information sources or grade machines.

They’re still people. As you go on to your later years, your old teachers make excellent human recourses. Don’t be afraid to ask them for help.

Usually they are willing to lend you any assistance you need for the most part, and they even say some cool stuff now and then!

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Health

| Ms. Nelson welcomes you to the new school year! page 11 | New method of diabetes diagnosis, one step closer to a cure Page 11

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Sunscreen and Vitamin D Your body’s natural safeguard or synthetic protection?

The best solution

By Vanessa Chea Photo Manager

As you walk out of your home you start to feel the nice hot, sun shining and warming up your skin on a summer’s day, but do you put sunscreen on? Sunscreen is a great alternative to protect you from the harmful ultraviolet rays that can damage your skin, but did you also know vitamin D, the nutrient that come from fish oil, can also protect your skin? Interesting as it sounds; you are probably thinking, “Is vitamin D better than sunscreen?” Here are some pretty interesting facts about sunscreen, vitamin D and the role they can play on your body.

We now know that vitamin D has the nutrients to keep your bones and teeth strong and keep your skin nice and healthy, and we’ve also learned that the number increased in SPF can protect you from the effects of the sun’s harmful rays. Which do you think is best? Both are the best actually, you see, you have your vitamin D to protect your insides from the sun and then you have the sunscreen to protect you from the outside from the sun. Both sunscreen and Vitamin D help you stay healthy and helps you enjoy the sun.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen is a substance that formulates to help protect your skin while being exposed to heavy doses of ultra violet rays. Sunscreen can also protect your skin from sunburns, skin cancers, and other conditions that are caused by excessive exposure to the sun. But how does sunscreen really work on your skin? When sunscreen is absorbed into your skin, the sunscreen reflects the ultra violet rays that would otherwise soak in and harm your skin. Do you understand the acronym SPF? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor; it is the effectiveness of preparing to go out and tan to protect skin from the harmful effects of the sun. One of the sun’s harmful effects is ultra violet radiation, this effect can create types of skin cancer. SPF is rated on a scale to 2 to 15 , which means the higher the SPF number, the greater the risk of not getting skin cancer. The higher the SPF the more you will not develop skin cancer, sunburn, or any other sun exposure conditions.

What is Vitamin D, exactly?

Vitamin D is one of the several fat-soluble, antirachitic vitamins D1, D2, and D3. You can find vitamin D in milk and fish-liver oils, which involves both cod and halibut. vitamin D can also be obtained by treating pro-vitamin D with ultraviolet light; vitamin D is essential for the forming of normal teeth and bones. What does vitamin D have to do with the sun really? Vitamin D has the nutrients to help skin and bones become stronger and stay healthy. Without vitamin D your bones would not be so strong and your skin would be more susceptible to cancer and burns.

Illustration by Vanessa Chea/Hawkeye

Salmonella and Coli scares

With an increasing amount of food poisoning cases, what you can do to stay healthy

By Joan Tran Hawkeye Staff

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 76 million cases of food poisoning occur annually in United States. Of those, approximately 300,000 result in hospitalizations, and 5,000 in death.

The term “food poisoning” describes illnesses caused by eating unsanitary food or

Photo Courtesy of US Department of Agriculture

Pictured Here: Camplyobacter bacteria. If you contract some form of food poisoning, chances are good you have these little guys (or any number of their bacterial brethren) crawling around your intestinal tract.

drinking water that is contaminated. Some of these food are raw meat, raw eggs, chicken, and raw fruits and vegetables. Meats are contaminated from containing bacteria or parasites. It spreads during slaughtering, when some parts of the infected meat gets onto other meat. Fruits and vegetables are contaminated when they are exposed to the infected animal’s manure or washed with contaminated water, or touched by the infected animal. The E. coli O157:H7, salmonella, and campylobacter bacteria cause the most cases of food poisonings.

The primary carrier of E. coli O157:H7 are cattle. Consuming food or water contacted by the infected cattle can in turn result in further infection. It often leads to bloody diarrhea, stomach cramps, and little or no fever. Symptoms usually appear 3 to 4 days after getting the infection. In 3% to 5% cases of this infection, E. coli O157:H7 leads to hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS. This damages both the kidney and blood vessels.

Salmonella derives from the intestines of birds, reptiles, and mammals. The symptoms of this infection are fever, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. There was a recent outbreak of salmonella linked to raw tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro from New Mexico and Texas. It was between the months of April to July. In Washington, 11 people were infected.

It is believed that campylobacter is the “most commonly identified bacterial cause of diarrheal illness in the world.” It is mostly from raw meat and healthy birds. People with this infection get fever, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. The most frequent source for getting campylobacter is from raw chicken.

Normally, the food poisoning goes away on its own after a couple of days. It is strongly recommended to keep drinking water. Saying hydrated will not only help you recover more quickly but will make you feel much better a well. On the other hand, it is suggested to avoid eating solid food, alcohol, caffeinated or sugary drinks. Sport drinks, such as Gatorade, should be diluted with water before drinking. If seeking for medication, you should go and consult a doctor.

To prevent from getting food poisoning, common sense should be used. Wash your hands, dishes, and utensils as thoroughly as possible. Cook your meat until it is no longer pink (although the flavor you will rob from your delicious meal is criminal in the minds of some). You should also wash your vegetables and fruits well. Drink fruit juices that are pasteurized, and also avoid drinking the ocean, lake, pond and other bodies of water.

Those are some simple steps to keeping yourself away from food poisoning.

Although many steps have been taken to prevent the contamination of food, there are questions that still remain unanswered. Some of these are: how can people get rid of animal manure usefully, without endangering the food supply? How can food and water the animal takes in be made safer? Also, would food safety education help decline more cases of food poisoning? These are questions prompted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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IS THIS NORMAL?!

Welcome back, Terrace!

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hat’d you do this summer? By the time you read this you might be sick of answering that question, especially if you had an uneventful summer like I did. I didn’t travel anywhere interesting, unless Forks is a happening place. And, I didn’t have any life changing events, unless cleaning out my storage shed counts. Not very exciting.

Here’s what I did do…

•Saw a lot of movies… my fave was “Tropic Thunder” •Made a lot of art •Spent time with my friends and family •Got bit by a dog (mangy mutt!)

•Read some great books •Skinned a bear (sorry vegetarians) •Went to the gym several times a week

Kimberly Nelson

ITN?! Columnist ITN?! (Is This Normal?!) Columnist Kimberly Nelson is here to answer all health-related questions you might be afraid to ask, or to address questions she just feels like she really needs to answer. Credentials? Yep, she’s got ‘em. Not only is she an MTHS health educator, she has a masters degree in Theology and Counseling. So, submit your questions to the Ms. Nelson or the Hawkeye staff in room 130

Illustration by Cassie Soriano/Hawkeye

Retinal diabetes detection

FACT OR FICTION?

Early diagnosis could be answer to diabetes prevention

By Cassie Soriano

Photo/Graphics Editor

By taking a “snapshot” of the eye’s retina, a team of researchers at the University of Michigan has discovered a way to detect diabetes and macular degeneration in a person as soon as 10 years before they’re officially diagnosed.

This device, developed by doctors Victor Elner and Howard Petty, can identify dying cells, monitor blood sugar, and check for other signs of metabolic stress in the retina. Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s metabolism, and diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause to blindness, is a common complication of Diabetes.

The detection of dying cells could help doctors catch the disease, and other diseases that affect the eyes, in its early stages and monitor its progression before diabetic retinopathy occurs. Identifying dying cells in a patient’s eyes also could help monitor the patient as early as 10 years before they become diagnosed with macular degeneration, which is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly.

With this device, doctors could even monitor whether the diabetic

... and that’s it, just relaxed and had a good time. Sometimes vacations aren’t about wild adventures. Sometimes they are just about feeding your soul and refreshing yourself for a new year.

Hopefully you did something that refreshed you, had a thrill, or gave you a story to tell. I want to hear all about it. Stop by and tell me about your summer. And while you are at it, make sure to write out any questions you might have for the column this year. I’m looking forward to some crazy inquiries, don’t disappoint me!

HA! Love you! ~ Ms. Nelson

treatments are even helping get rid of diabetes. This device works by using “a sophisticated camera system coupled with customized imaging software to detect fluorescence given off by oxidized proteins in dying cells in the retina,” wrote Anna Davison in her online article “An Eye Test For Diabetes on Technology Review”. The system basically captures an image of the eye to measure its “flavoprotein autofluorescence (FA), which is thought to be a reliable indicator of eye trouble,” wrote Steven Reinberg in HealthDay News. It’s possible to expand the use of screening technology to identify people with both diabetes and pre-diabetes.

The test takes about a minute, and costs only $20. While it is still awaiting federal approval and further study, this could possibly be a much easier alternative to some diabetes detection devices once it has been fully developed. This new technology could also be used to help detect other afflictions and diseases in their early stages, and is currently continuing to be studied.

Elner, one of the two developers, has started a company to make it available for the public.

Nothing goes better with sea creatures than...

The Hawkeye Next issue floats to the surface

10.07.08 …or read us online at thehawkeye.org

Is it true that fruits can cure or help people with health problems?

By Alan Adzhiyev Business Trainer

The answer to this question is yes.

Fruits contain vitamins and naturally occurring chemicals that release endorphins that help the body function properly. An apple a day really does keep the doctor away, at least when it comes to acid reflux pains. Apples temporarily relieve acid reflex pain, the juices sooth the pain as they are digested.

Bananas are proven to help cure insomnia. Fruit flies have similar sleeping habits that humans do and the same potassium intake levels; therefore the fruit fly was the perfect contestant.

Tests have proven that potassium intake in fruit flies causes gentler sleep and a more consistent sleep cycle.

Scientist found that potassium in the blood flow helps to regulate sleeping patterns.

Oranges contain a high concentration level of Vitamin C, therefore are great immune system booster. Oranges also reduce iron intake and the risk of can-

cer causing agents entering the body with its high content of folic acids.

Furthermore oranges are well know for soothing feverish people.

Lemons, a close relative of oranges, are considered the Super Healer among all fruit. Romans revered lemons and used them as ingredient in most antidotes.

The lemon works so well because it is a diuretic, which means it speeds up the urination cycle that cleanses the body of harmful toxins. Lemon juice is also known to speed up wound restoration.

For future oriented students or cautious adults, a spoonful of lemon juice per day is said to lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and is a nerve sedative therefore less wrinkles and grey hairs to worry about. Like its brother the orange, the lemon reduces the risk of cancer with its high concentration of vitamin C and folic acids. When lemon juice is combined with hot water (tea perhaps?) it can cure nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea (much like Pepto-Bismol!) worm infestations of the lower intestines, bloating, and belching.

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A&E

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Photo by Navarre Kerr/ Hawkeye Staff

Jazz Ensemble I shows off thier new skills at a concert following a week-long summer workshop.

Jazz I and Chamber Winds take on Europe A summer of concerts, traveling, and hard work

By Robina Hamman A&E Editor

While it was a hot evening last month, it was the music and not the weather that had things cooking in the Theater.

Jazz Ensemble I capped off their fifth annual summer workshop with another fantastic concert. During the week leading up to the concert, director Darin Faul and Jazz I got together to get better as a band and get a bit of a jump start on the school year.

With the aid of some local professional musicians, the band was able to put together eight pieces for their performance.

It was a night full of solos, features and lively music. There were two section features during the concert – one song featured the trombone section and another the saxophone section. Both features were spectacular performances with full, rich sound. There were two individual features during the concert, one by Kelsey Van Dalfsen on alto saxophone and the other by Jesse Anderson on trombone.

Although it is not unusual for professionals to play with Jazz I from time to time, it came as a slight surprise to see saxophonist, Steve Treseler, who as it turned out, was in for Joel Jewett since Joel was not able to make it to the performance due to family matters. The concert sounded like an all around success.

However, Jazz I was not the only group that had a summer concert at the school.

Chamber Winds had also taken the time to meet for a workshop and put together some songs for a concert at the end of their week of hard work.

Even though Jazz I and Chamber Winds had put in a week’s worth of hard work

in August, both groups were also in Europe in July, with a total of seven performances in France and Switzerland. Jazz I and Chamber Winds performed in the Luxembourg Garden in Paris first and preceded to make their way to Vienne. Once there, Jazz I played in the Vienne Jazz Festival. Following the Vienne Jazz Festival, both Jazz I and Chamber Winds were able to view the Maria Schneider Orchestra and Sonny Rollins performances. Some of the band members got the opportunity to talk with members of the Maria Schneider Orchestra afterwards.

After their time in France, Jazz I and Chamber Winds moved on to Montreaux, Switzerland for the Montreaux Jazz Festival, which Jazz I participated in at Chateau de Chillon near Lake Geneva. Chamber Winds last played at the Music Pavilion on Lake Luzern. Unfortunately, the weather that day was not exactly favorable during the performance. “The performance started with some light rain, but by the middle, it was pouring. People were standing under the trees,” said Colin Diltz. Despite the weather, the show went on.

There was quite a bit of work that had gone into making the Europe trip for Jazz I and Chamber Winds possible. Both groups had started their practicing before school got out and they continued on into the summer with night practices and Saturday mornings.

Chamber Winds and Jazz I finished off their practices with a concert before leaving for Europe.

The year looks quite promising for both Jazz I and Chamber Winds. They have put in a summer of hard work and it already sounds like it will pay off.

Top left: Saxophone player Jack Walters takes a solo at the Workshop concert.

Top right: A quartet performs in Europe.

Above left: Jazz Ensemble I plays at the Viene Jazz Festival in France. Above right: The Saxophone section of Jazz I performs accompanied by Steve Treseler who worked with them individually every day of the workshop. Left: Chamber Winds performs in a park on their Europe tour.

Photos by Colin Diltz/alumnus photographer and Navarre Kerr/Hawkeye

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BEST OFF CAMPUS LUNCH Go online now to www.thehawkeye.org to rate and post your opinion about these three off-campus options

Farin Phillips junior

Kayla Cooper Feature Editor

Teriyaki Garden

Subway

Pizza Man

Ryan Niman Humanities Teacher

One of the closest restaurants to the school isTeriyaki Garden. For your money the amount of food you get is actually pretty good. A lunch special is $5.45 and comes with rice, meat, gyoza, salad, and a drink. The owners are friendly and there is an overall good atmosphere. Teriyaki Garden is the only real restaurant that you can call ahead and order to go which is especially useful for students trying to get there in back in the short lunch period.

Teriyaki Garden has great food But sometimes it is time consuming to sit and wait for it to be cooked. However, you at least know you are eating food that has just been prepared. The prices are reasonable, I usually get the lunch special which includes teriyaki chicken, rice, and a small salad. That all costs $4.45 and they do put a decent amount of food for your moneys worth. I always get full even when my friends are taking bites. The person that works there whenever I go always seems to be nice so that’s always good.

Teriyaki Garden has all your usual Teriyaki items but it doesn’t stop there. They provide a number of ways to try to get more vegetables as well as meat alternatives. Best of all, they know how to cook; resulting in dishes of higher than average quality for the price. However, the word on the street is that that quality might be slipping, especially in the veggie tofu department. Hopefully that was a one time mistake and not a sign of things to come. It does, however, keep it from getting a fourth star at this time.

Although it is a bit further away from the school, Subway is one of the best choices for off campus lunch. With $5 footlong sandwiches you get a lot of food for your money, and you can still feel good about what you ate. Eating off campus lunch often can really drain your wallet, but Subway makes it a little easier with their rewards card. Eventually you can earn enough points for a free lunch or a drink, making Subway the lunch experience that gives back.

Subway is awesome. The food is healthy and you get to watch it being made. The thing I like most about subway is that I can choose whatever I want to be on it for a good price. I can always eat it no matter what sport I am in since usually there are some restrictions, but it is allowed. Subway sandwiches are also made very fast and you get to take it as soon as they are finished putting together your sandwich. They only down point I can think of would be that it is crowded most of the time so you have to wait in a line. But it usually doesn’t take much time, like I said they are fast.

Despite occasional changes to the menu and about a million different ways to combine bread, cheese, and veggies, eating at Subway can get... boring. But when you want to make sure you’re eating a healthy lunch and want to watch the bank account while you’re at it Subway and its 5 dollar foot long subs are the way to go. Unlike Pizza Man, which has no seating, and Teriyaki Garden, which is often packed, seating is almost always available at Subway. So if you want to study with your friends for that upcoming math test and grab a meal, Subway is the place to go.

Featuring $1 slices Pizza Man prides itself on being the cheapest eat around… and that’s what you get. Like most pizza places, Pizza Man produces overly greasy and large slices that don’t have much to them.

Its okay for a quick lunch eat every once and awhile, but as far as off campus lunch goes, it’s not worth it to walk so far when your pretty much just getting school pizza.

Pizza man has delicious pizza. Its nice that they can sell it in slices if you are just buying for one. The service is very fast. Usually as soon as you order your slice they give it to you. It takes longer when ordering a whole pizza, but that is understandable. I like pizza man mainly because it is close to our school and it is accessible. I have never had a bad experience with them.

The only thing that is not so good is that it is not always the healthy choice. But eating in moderation is fine.

Cheap, cheap, cheap - that’s the draw of Pizza Man. Take, for example, the one dollar lunch slices. You get to choose from a whopping two choices: cheese or pepperoni. Perfect if you snuck off campus for lunch, realized you only had two dollars in your pocket and need to get back to school pronto. But not so perfect if you want some variety or are trying to eat healthily. Luckily, pizza is one food that most of seem to never get sick of, so Pizza Man will always be an option.

England’s Eddie Izzard rocks the Paramount

By Sammie Clark and Kathryn Goddard Hawkeye Staff

Enormously popular British comedian, Eddie Izzard, is known as much for his cross-dressing as he is for his intense social observations. He is one of the most unpredictable and creative performers to have graced the stage and screen. With his unique comedic style, he constantly keeps viewers coming back for more.

He was born Feb. 7, 1962 in Aden, Yemen, but was raised in England. He attended boarding school in England after his mom died when he was 6, and has incorporated various life experiences in his routines. However, he mostly however brings his knowledge of other things to the table.

He focuses on subjects such as world history, religion, sexuality, and pop culture. Izzard notes himself as a “male lesbian”, for using cross-dressing in his routines sometimes.

Izzard often uses a stream of consciousness style when speaking in his routines. When discussing religion, Eddie

utilizes a James Mason impression while portraying God, and Sean Connery as Noah from the Bible.

Izzard started stand-up comedy in 1993 with his first stage appearance in London’s West Side with the routine “Eddie Izzard: Live at the Ambassadors”. He earned an Oliver award for the routine, and went on to win two Emmy awards for Best Acting and Best Writing in a comedy, musical, or variety special.

Eddie has also crossed over from stand-up comedy to various films. His first film was in 1996, with Bob Hoskins and Robin Williams in “The Secret Agent”. He is most known for appearances in films, including “Ocean’s Twelve”, “Ocean’s Thirteen,” “Across the Universe,” and “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.”

Eddie completed his latest comedy tour last month entitled Eddie Izzard: Stripped. On July 11 and 12, he came to the Paramount Theatre in Seattle to perform. Izzard did put on a bit of eyeliner, but he chose to wear men’s

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clothing instead of his usual choice of women’s. He began the routine with a bit of Seattle history that he looked up previously on his iPhone. Upon telling the crowd this, he went on a tangent about today’s technology along with its ups and downs.

As usual he interestingly performed in his act satirical rambles of history, anthropology, and religion, among other topics like American football and politics.

He gracefully hops and skips through each topic with ease as he does things such as mull over the escape strategy of a giraffe, right alongside discussing the challenges of having a conversation in Latin to convey time-sensitive information, or to describe an elephant to someone who has never seen one before.

It is no wonder why the show sold out almost immediately. Eddie Izzard is a creative genius that delights any who listen. With his intelligent humor Eddie Izzard is sure to create an enjoyable time for everyone.

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Swing Vote

By Robina Hamman A&E Editor

A father learns the importance of thinking about others and the impact his choices in life has on other people.

That was the impression I was left with while walking out of the movie theater after viewing “Swing Vote”.

The story takes place in the suburbs of Texaco, New Mexico. Bud (Kevin Costner), a divorced father to his daughter Molly (Madeline Carroll), hasn’t been one to vote and get caught up in political hullabaloo. Molly on the other hand strongly believes that her father should take advantage of his right to vote for leaders and on important issues that effect the country and even the world. So, she made a bold leap and registered her father as a voter and proceeds to tell him on the way to school one morning while he is dealing with a slight hangover. At this point in the film, I don’t have much respect for Bud and his principles, putting alcohol before his daughter.

Bud was supposed to meet Molly after work to go vote, but gets drunk and passes out in his truck instead. Here, Molly takes matters into her own hands and tries to vote for her father, but the vote it turns out did not get counted.

From here on, the film goes on to show how the two presidential candidates do whatever they can to win Bud’s vote over the next 10 days before he recasts his vote. This part of the film seemed to

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drag on and on and quickly developed a bit of a monotone feel to the plot. Only two scenes redeemed the film slightly: when Molly ran away to try to live with her mom and when Bud stopped caring about all of the media attention he was getting and realized that he really could make a difference I might have tried to find someone that had a more scruffy appearance to play Bud than Kevin Costner, but he did okay.

By Holly Irons Hawkeye Staff

Kevin Costner stars in the new movie “Swing Vote” as Bud Johnson, an unemployed father who ends up having the one vote to choose the winner of the presidential election. An alcoholic egg inspector from New Mexico, he ends up becoming the center of the presses attention when they find out his vote was uncounted. It seems like such a

long stretch for Touchstone Pictures to use the idea of an election coming down to one vote, but they end up making it momentarily plausible.

Molly, (Madeline Carroll) is the daughter of Bud Johnson. In the first scene, it’s apparent that she’s trying to be loyal to her dad, even if he’s too hung over to take her to school. Yet on that same day she tries to convince him to go vote due to the fact it’s Election Day. Bud blows it off, getting laid off from his job, getting drunk (again), and passing out, all in a days work. Molly ends up waiting at the polling building, where Bud said he would meet her on time; of course, he is late, but gets his vote in nonetheless.

Strangely, his vote is not counted. From a satirical show of the press swarming in and permanently camping in front of Bud’s trailer to the Presidential candidates bending over backwards for his vote, Bud ends up doing whatever his daughter doesn’t find embarrassing At times, this movie moves at a snail’s pace. At other times, it moves so quickly that it leads you wonder how he learned to become a diplomat in only a week.

Though the candidates do not end up talking about important issues beyond how they would bribe Bud, it doesn’t keep Bud from finding out who to vote for. Even though the ending is not what is to be expected, “Swing Vote” does show what could happen, all in a days work.

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The Hawks offensive line gets ready for the next play during a summer practice. The first game is Friday against the Lynnwood Royals at Edmonds Stadium where the entire roster will be seeking payback for last year’s 28-7 loss. Kickoff for the home opener is set for 5 p.m.

Preview: Hawks set to soar this fall Volleyball

By Derek Giles Sports Editor

Terrace volleyball is sitting pretty as they gaze into the outlook of the 2008 season.

Banking on the fact that they are only losing three seniors and the top teams in WesCo South are graduating several seniors, the prospect of having a great season seems very high.

Even with this though, consistency is going to have to be the theme of the year and the Hawks will have to play up to their potential game in and game out.

If the Hawks can keep the consistency theme up, there isn’t a single team in WesCo South that can’t be beat – including powerhouses Kamiak, Shorecrest and Edmonds-Woodway.

Anchoring the team down will be seniors Meagan Brown, Kori Seidlitz and Tiffany Staley with standout juniors Raechel Pendergraft and Jenna Donohue helping with the leadership on the squad.

In the first game of the year the Hawks will be seeking revenge against a Jackson team that barely came out on top in last season’s only meeting.

The match is at Jackson 7 p.m. on Sept.

11.

Cross Country

By Derek Giles Sports Editor

As is tradition for the Hawks Cross Country team, the team is gearing up for another successful season where expectations are high and goals even higher.

Last year’s season ended in heartbreak when they took fifth place at the Northwest District, which ousted their state chances by a single placing.

This year though, the team plans otherwise and full focus is going to be paid on making it to state.

“Go to state!” As eloquently put by senior

Captain Matt Watson is what he had to say when asked what his personal goals are and what his goals for the team are.

For the Hawks to make a visit to state, Watson said, “This year we’re looking for our juniors to step it up and compete.

Michael O’Neil, Ben Miller, Jake Howell as well as seniors Art Segami and Jonathan Cheever.”

“Jackson and Snohomish are going to be the toughest competitors,” commented Watson.

The first meet is the Edmonds District Invite Sept. 13 at Edmonds Stadium at 8 a.m.

Men’s Tennis

By Kayla Cooper Feature Editor

The men’s tennis team is recovering from the loss of their long time coach Gigi Johnson. New coach Alberto Ramirez hopes “to have a successful season.”

Ramirez was formerly the JV team’s coach, and the team members support his new position.

“He’s a really good guy who knows the game well. He will help you if you are struggling with something,” said junior Jack Carrick.

The team captains for this year are junior Joe Kim and senior Brett Musavage.

Tryouts were on Aug. 25, and ever since the team has been on a strenuous two hour daily practice regimen which includes a warm-up of jogging, running lines, drills of all the possible shots. The rest of the practice time is dedicated to challenge matches.

“I’m still evaluating the new guys, so I’m using the challenge matches to see who gets bumped up to varsity,” coach Ramirez said.

The team will continue preparing for their first match on Monday, Sept. 8.

The varsity squad will be playing at Glacier Peak while the JV team will defend their home court.

Women’s Soccer

By Derek Giles Sports Editor

After a surprisingly disappointing 5-10-1 season last year, the women’s soccer team will be in rebuild mode. With 10 seniors leaving it will be up to the young guns to fill the shoes left by the graduated seniors.

Seniors Amanda Berry, Becky Bradlee, Titi Chikoore and Kylie Hollenbeck will be the only seniors from last year’s squad and will have to lead the scoring charge for the Hawks as all four of these seniors play offensive positions.

Junior defenders Corinne Pingul, Amy Deller and Ali Christman will be expected to hold it down defensively while juniors Ariana DeBoo and Teryn Bouche are anticipated to step up and prove themselves as established scorers for the Hawks.

It will be crucial this year for the Hawks not to beat themselves and convincingly beat teams like Lynnwood and Mariner.

On the other side of things, the Hawks will need to step up against teams like Kamiak and Shorewood.

The Hawks first game is Tuesday, Sept.

9 at 7 p.m. at Edmonds Stadium against Glacier Peak.

Women’s Swimming

By Tanner Gregory Copy Editor

While many of the rest of us were sitting in the last days of summer’s sun, the women’s swim team had already begun preparing for their season.

“Practices have just started and it has started off great,” Co-Captain Michelle Liu said. The team began practice on Monday, August 25.

The girls swim team is focused around meeting their goals. Many of these goals

are specifically individual, but there are a number of team goals as well.

For most of the team qualifying for competition at state would be not only amazing but an honor. Some swimmers have their sights set on other contests as well.

Both current captains, Liu and Shadee Semana competed in the district finals last year, in which swimmers from around the region compete in skill-specific events.

In addition to a host of additional returning swimmers, and three-year coach Ashli Black, the team is adding eight new swimmers to the roster.

They are Savannah Davies, Hunter Goncalves, Katelan Guinn, Elizabeth Phippen, Alexandra Romanowski, Alyssa Kier, and Erin Vance.

Liu and Semana were both elected to their current positions as co-captains at the end of last season.

Football

By Amanda Lockleer Tech Editor

Last year the Hawks ended their football season with an unfortunate 1-9 record. But this year, they have different plans.

“Everybody wants to win. But you have to do a lot of hard work in order to win, and this year we have a team that is willing to put in that work and win our games,” junior and varsity lineman Wesley Dawn said.

The Hawks have been practicing, training and building on last year all summer.

Seniors Billy Lechtenberg, Paul Clingan and Derrik Larsen will be the leaders on the team.

There is though, a lack of seniors, and the Hawks will rely on younger players to get the job done.

Their football team’s first game is at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 at Edmonds Stadium against the Royals of Lynnwood.

Then shortly after the season opener, the always exciting Homecoming game will be held on Oct. 3 at Edmonds Stadium against Cascade High School.

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2008 fall sports schedules

Follow the Hawks as they take on the competition Cross Country

Volleyball

Football 9/6

9:00

Jamboree @ Meadowdale

9/11

3:30

Jamboree @ Arlington

9/11

7:00

@ Jackson

9/13

8:00

9/13

9:00

Mariner Invite @ Mariner

Edmonds Invitational

9/18

3:45

Cascade

9/16

7:00

Monroe

Arlington & MP @ Arlington

7:00

@ Shorewood

9/18

7:00

@ Cascade

9/20

TBA

10/17

5:00

Ed-Way

Fort Steilacoom Invite

9/23

7:00

@ Stanwood

10/24

8:00

Jackson

9/25

3:00

9/25

7:00

10/31

7:00

@ Kamiak

Marysville Pilchuck

10/2

7:00 Mariner

Lynnwood, Meadowdale, Snohomish & Stanwood @ LHS

10/06

7:00

@ Lynnwood

9/27

TBA

10/8

7:00

Glacier Peak

Nike Invite @ Portland

10/11

9:00

@ Mount Vernon Invite

10/2

3:45

@ Everett, Arlington & Kamiak

9/5

5:00

Lynnwood

9/12

7:00

@ Mariner

9/19

5:00

Meadowdale

9/26

8:00

Glacier Peak

10/3

8:00

10/10

Women’s Soccer

Men’s Tennis

9/9

7:00

Glacier Peak

9/8

3:45

@ Glacier Peak

9/11

7:00

@ Shorewood

9/10

3:45

Shorewood

9/16

7:30

@ Kamiak

9/12

3:45

Kamiak

9/18

7:30

Ed-Way

9/15

3:45

@ Ed-Way

9/23

7:30

@ Meadowdale

9/17

3:45

Meadowdale

9/25

7:30 Jackson

9/19

3:45

@ Jackson

9/30

7:00

@ Shorecrest

9/22

3:45

Shorecrest

10/2

7:30

Mariner

9/24

3:45

@ Mariner

10/7

7:00

@ Lynnwood

9/26

3:45

Lynnwood

10/9

7:30

@ Glacier Peak

9/29

3:45

Glacier Peak

10/14

7:00

Shorewood

10/1

3:45

10/16

7:30

Kamiak

Shorewood @ Shoreview Park

10/21

7:30

@ Ed-Way

10/3

3:45

@ Kamiak

Women’s Swim 9/9

3:30

Jamboree @ Kamiak

9/18

2:45

Jackson

9/23

3:15

@ Lake Stevens

9/25

2:45

Meadowdale

9/30

2:45 Shorewood

10/2

3:30

Mariner @ Kamiak

10/7

3:30

@ Kamiak

10/9

2:45

Shorecrest

10/16

2:45

Ed-Way @ Lynnwood Pool

10/23

2:45

@ Lynnwood

10/25

3:00

Edmonds District Meet