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V.24.02 | 7 october 2008

Arson suspected in bathroom fire

Cascade tops Terrace 30-7 in Homecoming loss

By Amanda Lockleer Technology Editor

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Sophomore Hunter Rook almost catches the ball during the Terrace Homecoming game. The Hawks dropped the game, too, losing 30-7 to Cascade. Check out www.thehawkeye.org for more Homecoming details.

Around 1:35 p.m. on Oct. 1, students heard the blaring sirens, which was unusual for an ordinary drill. Soon after, when students and staff were evacuated, they realized that there was a legitimate fire inside the men’s bathroom in the art hallway.

After filing out of the school, students and teachers heard the fire department rolling down the access road with a total of two trucks followed by the fire marshal’s SUV. Twenty minutes later, following fire department’s signal to clear the school, students were allowed back inside to get their possessions and go home.

According to several witnesses as well as the police officers on the scene, a toilet paper dispenser was lit on fire inside the men’s bathroom across from room 133. Junior Suzanne Case, said she “saw smoke coming out of the boy’s bathroom as well as the part of the flame.”

Spanish teacher, Robin Cogburn was teaching in room 133 at the time, and just moments before the dismissal, heard students in the hallway arguing over who should pull the alarm. When her class was on their way out the door she, and several of her students saw “smoke rolling down the hall towards the outside.”

The stall itself was completely charred on the left-hand side, reaching all the way up to the ceiling. Burnt pieces of toilet paper were scattered all over the bathroom from wall to wall, possibly due to the pressure of the fire extinguisher the firefighters used.

If any student has information regarding the incident, Campus Resource Officer Heidi Froisland requested that the student contact her in the main office.

Abrupt loss of activity bus affects students

By Navarre Kerr Hawkeye staff

In previous years, schools throughout Edmonds School District 15 (ESD), have provided an after-school activities/athletics bus. It was transportation for people with extra-curricular involvement and went through a broad range of stops to comply with everyone’s needs. Due to this year’s budget cuts, however, no school in district has the bus.

The idea to discontinue the activities bus emerged as a proposal in the April 8, 2008 budget committee meeting and was put into effect on Aug. 27, 2008. The idea was proposed by the ex-head of transportation, Reg Clark. The meeting was focused on how to minimize expenditures or increase revenue for the 2008-2009 school year. One suggestion was to charge students to ride the bus but that idea was voted down.

The district also felt that the purpose of the bus was being abused. They felt students were only using the bus as a way home so they could hang out with their friends longer after school.

During the 2007-2008 school year the ESD 15’s annual expenditure cost was $40,177,336. Unfortunately the district only made $10,405,822 revenue to cover the cost.

Drastic changes had to be quickly made. The biggest cuts were in special education and transportation. Last year the cost of transportation for the district was $8,023,567. By

just cutting the after school bus they saved $450,200. The district wide schools will have little change to spare espemajority of the cost is from the mandatory transporta- cially $450,200. The other option is to write to the budget tion of homeless students. By law homeless children must committee to ask them to re-evaluate their decision. Until be provided access to education. Their transportation then, students with extra-curricular activities will have to accounts for about $2,500,000 of the cost. ride the community transit, drive themselves, ride with Students and parents throughout the school were struck friends, or find some other mode of transportation to get from behind with the decision. By law, teachers have to be home from school. notified of any changes in the upcoming school year by May 18 of the previous school year. The only notification that the students at our school got was an announcement the second day of school after many students had been stranded after school the previous day. “[It is] kind of lame,” said senior Samantha Westerlund.

“Students should be offered a way home if they stay after school.” Junior Jason McMasters said, “It really sucks. The fact that I have to walk home two miles with heavy books and my guitar makes me angry, displeased, and haggard.”

Social studies teacher Dory Pearce also had a strong opinion as well stating, “I know there are budget issues in the school district. I think it is too bad. Students used the after school to for extra-curricular activities, to get help from teachers. It’s a shame.” Art teacher Mark Walker suggested that students look elsewhere for transportation.

“Maybe you should contact your local church, they have buses. Maybe local companies would fund things like activities.”

There is little the district can do to get the bus back. One Shahrum Ali/Hawkeye option is that individual schools could buy the bus and pay Some students take the Community Transit Bus in lieu of the for it with their own funding. However with budget cuts cut activities bus.

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news briefs

Homecoming moved up due to schedule changes

Lunch payment policy adjusted

Due to changes in the football schedule, the homecoming week and assembly was moved closer to the beginning of the year.

The administrators were forced to move the homecoming week to earlier October, to the next earliest home game. This year’s homecoming was held on Oct. 3, and homecoming dance on Oct. 4 and the spirit days started Sept. 24 and ended Oct. 3.

“Animal” re-assigned; Merriwood activated Last summer, custodian Jim “Animal” Pecotte was re-assigned to work at the Edmonds School District 15’s office. Students petitioned to return him to his position at Terrace, but were unsuccessful.

Marketing technical education teacher Trinity Merriwood was scheduled to ship off to Iraq as a soldier in early October. She was aware of the possibility of her leaving but wasn’t sure until mid- to late-July.

When last in contact with Principal Greg Schwab she was in combat training. “We all appreciate her service. It’s a big sacrifice,” Schwab said, “regardless of your position on the war I think you have to appreciate this.”

Merriwood is a member of the National Guard. Though it was not her decision to leave, she is going and will be gone for a minimum of a year, if not longer.

State officials raise the graduation requirements This year’s freshman class and future freshmen will be taking an extra graduation requirement. Students will be required to take three years of math, instead of the two previously required. The change is due to colleges thinking that Washington state students are not as prepared as they should be to take on college level math classes.

“If you ask any college professor they would say that high school students are not as prepared as they should be,” said Principal Greg Schwab. “Many states already require this extra math course for current students.”

This may seem to be a situation of tough love, seeing as it will enable students to do better in the future, but is it too tough?

“As we increase requirements, there will be less elective opportunities, which may unintentionally affect students negatively since elective keep students connected to schools,” said Schwab.

This change likely is the first of many requirements to come such as more science and foreign language requirements.

Two more presidential debates this month The Obama-McCain debates continue. The second one is scheduled in Tennessee’s Belmont University, on Oct. 7.

NBC Anchor Tom Brokaw is scheduled to moderate.

All presidential debates are scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Pacific Time.

The last will be held at New York’s Hofstra University on Oct. 15 and will be moderated

by CBS News correspondent Bob Schieffer.

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A student buys lunch from one of the food service employees. Though it costs $4, pizza is still a popular choice.

Alese Campo/Hawkeye

By Chris St. Marie

The policy required students with over $15 in unpaid lunch fees to surrender their lunch and instead were given a cold cheese sandwich and milk. Students who have a negative balStudents who purchase school lunches at MTHS may still ance may also have a maximum of two “safety net” lunches feel the effects of paying $4.00 a meal, but for $1, which includes a cheese sandwich will no longer be required to surrender it if with milk and fruit.

Students with over $15 in debt will now they cannot pay.

Though this has now been repealed, the have to accept a cheese sandwich.

Earlier this school year, the original policy program may have partly achieved its goal was intended to counteract the debt of over in bringing greater attention to the free or $200,000 in unpaid lunches from the prereduced lunch policy, which is currently in vious year. Though it recovered almost $45,000 in the first place for families who qualify. Attention was also heavily proweek, the program came under fire almost immediately, even vided with coverage of this controversy by local sources such amongst school cafeteria workers themselves. as the Seattle Times, the Seattle P.I., and KING 5 News.

“We say ‘we’re really sorry, but it is our policy,’” said Alderwood Less reported, however, is the even stricter Seattle School Middle School cafeteria worker Anita Matheny in the Seattle District lunch policy, in which students in grades 6-12 are Times. “Some of the kids look surprised, but a lot of them refused a meal altogether if they do not pay for lunch three know. We’re the ones who feel worse than they feel.” times.

Hawkeye staff

Hawkshop: On-campus lunch alternative?

Cassie Soriano/Hawkeye

The Hawkshop is preferred by many students as an alternative to school or homemade lunches. When the student run store is open, hungry students fill the hallway in front waiting to get their bagels, sandwiches and cookies. The Hawkshop’s grand opening is expected to be Oct. 13.

By Alisha Evich Hawkeye staff

Students may be seeking alternative food sources for lunch due to the increased prices. One of those alternatives may be the on-campus Hawkshop.

During the school year, the student store, called the Hawkshop opens up to the students during lunch. The adviser of the store is Russel Rosco, however it is the students that run the store’s business.

“It is a class,” said Rosco. “Students run the store. It is part of DECA, and is a

practical, hands on learning experience.”

Starting this year, lunch prices were raised by $1.75 to $4.00. That means for students that buy lunches every day, for an average of 30 days, the total cost that student would pay is a $120.

“I don’t like that they don’t have a vegan option,” said Hanna Colasurdo, a sophomore. “I do like that I don’t eat it.”

Prices between school lunch and the prices at the Hawkshop greatly differ.

At the shop, pizza bagels for $1.50 are the main attraction. Also available are cookies, three for $1.00 and 6” Subway sandwiches for $4.00.

On average, the Hawkshop brings in

about a couple hundred dollars a day.

Food service employee Gail Ludig states, “We’re hoping not to see a decrease in lunches. We have a bigger variety than the Hawkshop.”

Another alternative could be to apply for free or reduced lunch.

In order to get a free or reduced lunch, a form must be completed and then turned into the food service employees.

Free or reduced lunches can be found in the counseling office. The qualification of a free reduced lunch depend on a student’s family’s income.

The Hawkshop is expected to open Oct. 13, and stay open until June.

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Mount Vernon shooting attracts national attention Six killed in Sept. 2 rampage

By Jennifer Tran

nesses and was previously linked with several criminal acts.

At the age of 14, Zamora’s family lost everyIn Alger, a small town of fewer than 100 peo- thing, including their home, to a fire. Later on, ple located in Skagit County, 28-year old Isaac Isaac Zamora was diagnosed with post-trauZamora, shot, stabbed, and killed six people, matic stress disorder. including a sheriff ’s deputy, on Sept. 2, 2008.

Before the shooting outbreak, his family was The shootings and stabbings occurred in aware of his mental problems and tried to multiple areas. The first attack started near force him to attend a mental health treatment Zamora’s mother’s home at around 2 p.m. and center, but since Zamora is an adult, they continued on to I-5. could not commit him without his consent to The six victims included: Zamora’s neighbor, get help.

Chester Rose, Julie Binschus; workers David While being interviewed by a local Seattle Radcliffe and Greg Gillum, who were work- TV station, Denise Zamora, Isaac Zamora’s ing in the area, motorcyclist Leroy Lange, who mother said, “This is the truth: I love him, but was driving on Interstate 5, and sheriff ’s dep- I would of rather it would have been him than uty, Anne Jackson. A memorial service took any of them. It’s not his fault that he is menplace at Burlington-Edison High School and tally ill.”

5,000 people were expected to attend, includCharged for theft and drug related offenses, ing Governor Christine Zamora was under Gregoire and police officers A memorial for the victims was held at Burlington- supervision and Edison High School. More than 5,000 people from all over the Pacific considered a highattended the memorial service.

Northwest. Isaac Zamora risk offender during surrendered in Mount the rampage. He was Vernon after a high-speed on the list of Skagit chase, involving police.

County Offenders On Sept. 3, 2008, Zamora was arrested for who were watched due to mental illnesses. first-degree murder and first-degree attempted After appearing in court for the murders of murder with a bail of $5 million. Neighbors six people, Zamora’s first public words were “I and family friends were all shocked when this kill for God. I listen to God.” incident took place.

Prosecutors filed a complaint against Zamora Barbara Crossen, who lives across the street for six counts of first-degree murder and four and has known Isaac Zamora since he was counts of first-degree assaults. born, said, “He was always quiet and never If convicted, Zamora would face life in demanded a lot of attention or anything. prison for man slaughtering, the worst in the That’s why I think we’re so shocked.” state since six people were killed last year in Isaac Zamora has had a history of mental ill- Carnation.

Hawkeye staff

Paper or Plastic?

Seattle City Council seeks to curtail plastic

waste through legislative process and use fee

By Megan Resler

to raise $3.5 million. Five cents from each bag sold will be paid to the store directly as an administration fee, and On July 28, Seattle City Council the rest will work to offset expected passed a new bill which contains increases in Seattle’s city waste. two main components: consumers Since 70 percent of Seattle’s plastic will no longer get grocery bags for bags come from grocery, drug, and free, and businesses will no longer convenience stores, the $.20 bag fee be permitted to use or sell foam con- will not be extended towards any tainers. Drafted and presented by retail locations. David Knapp said, Council President Richard Conlin, “[The bag fee] is not based on busithis bill mimics a similar law passed ness, it’s based on material. And if the in Ireland that cut the annual use of material is bags, [the fee] should be plastic bags by 90 percent. enforced everywhere.”

According to the new regulaWhen asked, local chain grocery tion all King stores Albertsons, All King County grocery, drug, and County groSafeway and QFC, cery, drug, and convenience stores will start requiring a would give no inforc o n v e n i e n c e fee of $.20 per paper or plastic bag used mation about this for customers groceries. stores will start statute. requiring a fee Seattle City Council of $.20 per paper or plastic bag used also passed a ban on Styrofoam and for customers groceries. The city will other Polystyrene containers by a provide one or more free reusable vote of 7-0. tote bags to each household in the This embargo encourages grocery hopes that no low-income family stores and restaurants to switch to will be badly impacted by the new plastic containers by Jan. 1 2009, regulation. David Knapp, Assistant but starting July 2010 plastic conManager at the Mountlake Terrace tainers will also be outlawed and Roger’s Market, claims, “As long as only biodegradable alternatives will people invest in a reusable bag they’ll be accepted. be fine.”

These changes are postponed in Seattle Public Utilities estimates order to give businesses the time that 360 million plastic bags are used to get their alternative containers in per year in Seattle and that once in order. It’s expected to cost restaurants effect the bill will cut that number $.10 more per container, and $.05 in half. Annually this fee is expected more per cup.

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Adults and government enforce a double standard

tarting around elementary school the ideas of taking responsibility, persevering, being concerned about our future and the future of others are planted in our minds. By high school – sometimes middle school – they are expected of us.

In many situations we are treated and expected to act like adults, however it seems only in ways convenient to the adult or government. For example, every time we buy something in the state of Washington we pay tax. We pay virtually every tax that adults do whether it is buying an airplane ticket or winning money on a game show or the federal income tax taken out of our paychecks. The fact that we have to pay taxes and yet have no voice in our government’s policies or election of leaders is simply unethical and even tyranny.

If 16-year-olds can have the responsibility of driving and owning a car and if they are expected to be mature enough to take responsibility for whatever they do on the road, isn’t it hypocritical to not allow them to vote for their future? If they are held responsible for the present why can’t they take initiative for the future?

In less than a month, one of the biggest elections in generations will take place. All currently enrolled high school students will turn 18 sometime during the next president’s term and yet these students are not permitted to participate in the decision-making. His decisions will have major impact on minors and adults alike. Still, we cannot vote. Not because we are convicted felons serving our sentences, or illegal immigrants, or mentally incompetent. People who do not even pay their own taxes can still vote, but perfectly law-abiding citizens are denied that right. Our government is made for “we the people” so are minors considered citizens but not people?

Some of the most common concerns adults have with this idea are that we are not mature or we are not informed, too easily swayed or just do not care enough.

However, all of these can and do apply to adults, too. Also, people who don’t care, don’t vote. If we were totally apathetic, why would students all over the nation complain that they cannot help choose who leads them and what rules they have to follow?

Minors pay taxes, can be charged as adults for crimes and have to follow the same laws as adults. So how are we not mature enough to participate in making decisions for our country? Some students are even more informed on political issues than adults who vote.

For example, policies about education are voted on by parents and developed by the elected officials. Schools are always changing and their scope of education can be outdated. Therefore it is important for students to become involved in what affects them more than adults and more than any other interest classification. Students can advocate for their causes and create interest groups that persuade adults, but it would help them even more to be able to really have their say and vote.

Other places in the world have recently lowered the voting age to 16. For example, Austria and Jersey (an island English Channel). Also there is a petition in Florida, as well as many other states, to lower the voting age to 16. They understand that not all minors are indifferent to the wellbeing of their nation. They also understand that some of the youth that do not contribute to politics would become interested if they thought their opinions mattered.

Religion vs. gay rights

There needs to be room for caring and humility in the church P icture attending a Christian church, where others. You will be measured in the same way you everyone seems to know everyone else. Your measure others.” This verse, also from Matthew 7, strong belief in God has shaped you as a person, reminds us, that as Christians, instead of being rude and has formed your mor- and judgmental, we are supposed to be loving, carals. Everyone at this church ing and humble; we are to focus all of our attention thinks that you’re straight, on God. until you walk in holding However, in this culture where people judge other your partner’s hand. people, based on sexuality, there are some Christian Surprise! Because of your organizations and churches out there that do accept sexual orientation, you have you, regardless of your sexual orientation. For examSamantha Barker & Alexa Turner just become the subject of ple, Rt. Rev. Christopher Senyonjo went to Uganda Hawkeye staff religious and political debate awhile back to help and to support homosexuals about morals and ethics. Because you’re open and who were being rejected by the church. A group of comfortable about your sexual orientation, some homosexuals, Integrity-Uganda, asked to meet with people have decided they get to be open with their Senyonjo, and he agreed, even though some bishops opinions. opposed this very strongly. He met a person who The most common stance about why homosexual- told him that “the Bible was against homosexuals, ity is “wrong” is because “the Bible says it is.” However, and so you could not really be regarded as a believer, what does the Bible really say? To our knowledge no a Christian, if one was homosexual.” Senyonjo said one has had God’s interpretation that he tried to show this person whispered in their ear; they just that “the main thing is [a person’s] mold God’s word into their own What people overlook is the fact that relationship with God.” He later thoughts and beliefs. the word “love” is used dozens of times found out, after a few hardships, What people overlook is the in the Bible, all referring to “agape,” or that it was illegal to be homosexual fact that the word “love” is used unconditional love. in Uganda. Since then, he has been dozens of times in the bible, all traveling around and encouraging referring to “agape,” or uncondipeople to be who they are, and to tional love. Luke 10:27 “…so he answered, you shall at least talk about homosexuality in the churches, if love the Lord, your God with all your heart, with all not learn to accept people for who they are. your soul, with all your strength, with all your mind Although many churches around the world are in and love your neighbor as yourself.” support of homosexuality, many more are against This passage is saying your entire being, needs to this sexual orientation. There is going to be a conlove your neighbor as much as you would love your- stant battle on the issue between religion, gay rights self, and you need to love your neighbor as much as and government. Everyone has their own opinion your God loves you. and belief system, and most people would fight for Aside from the subject of love, many Christians are what they believe in. judgmental about their homosexual members and non-members of the Christian church. “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 7:12 [Today’s New International Version]. Our interpretation of this quote may be different than other people, but we think that it is saying in all that you do if you judge others, then they have the right to judge you. If you’re Christian, (or you have a Christian point of view), in the end, God is the one that makes the ultimate decision of who gets into heaven or not.

“Do not judge others. Then you will not be judged. You will be judged in the same way you judge

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What “Pro-Choice” The meaning of really means “Pro-Life” Abortion should be an option available to pregnant women O

ne of the most controversial topics people to have one decision made for a of this day and age is the topic of group that has so many different views abortion. Pro-choice and Pro-life activ- and beliefs. ists have been arguTroublingly, abortion is a wide spread ing for years about topic. Few places in the world allow aborabortion rights, tions to be performed at anytime during which is the right for a pregnancy, for any reason. Places such a woman to have full as North America, Australia, China, and control over her own parts of Europe allow abortions anytime body, or the right during a pregnancy for any reason. for an unborn child For the rest of the world, abortions to live. Pro-choice haven’t been legalized except in the cases Lizzie Haworth Hawkeye staff means that women of rape, incest, and/or deformed child, for have full control over social reasons (for example, the mother what happens to not being able to afford to care for the their body when it comes to pregnancy. child), or to protect the mothers mental They believe that having an abortion is health. not the killing of a One of my dreams human being, but a is to graduate from legal termination of a The choice to keep and care for a child belongs college, then move pregnancy. Pro-life is to the mother who will be carrying it, and the to a different state the belief that aborpeople who would be taking care of it. or to a different tion, in most cases, is country. This may immoral. Pro-life folalso be a dream for lowers would favor a legislation to make many other teens. abortion illegal; they believe life should be But rape and molestation are a univerprotected from conception until natural sal happening. Every country and every death, thus opposing abortion and eutha- nation do not have the same views on nasia. Euthanasia is the act of allowing abortion. So if there is a possibility you death, or painlessly putting a person to were ever in the situation of getting raped death, which is also known as mercy kill- and the country your are living in will not ing. allow you to get an abortion, does that Many people describe themselves as cause you to rethink your longing to travel either Pro-choice or Pro-life, but I find the world? myself to be Pro-choice with Pro-life tendencies. I believe that life begins at conception, or when the brain starts to develop. But every woman’s views are different, and what is best for one woman is different than what is best for another.

When I say this, I keep in mind the cases of rape and incest that occur every year, all around the world. I will always believe in the choice to keep or to terminate a pregnancy. Though I am Pro-choice, I am not pro-abortion. I believe in life, so I don’t believe in letting a child die without allowing them the choice to live; I would have wanted that choice.

Most people would classify me as Prolife based on the views I have on life, pregnancy, and abortion. Because of these views, I believe that every person is important, and what people choose to do is up to them; whether its working to earn respect, making their voice heard, or following their dreams. I believe that every life should have the opportunity to show his or her importance, to show how they can make a difference in this world, to show they want to make a difference, to show they matter. Pro-choice is my title, but my views lean toward the views of a person who is Pro-life. I strongly believe that the government has no right to control the personal choice of a soon-to-be mother, or even father. A group of men and women all with different views on this topic do not have the right to decide what I do, or what anyone else does, with their bodies.

The choice to keep and care for a child belongs to the mother who will be carrying it, and the people who would be taking care of it. I am a woman with some Pro-life views, but my belief in the choice overrides all my other views. Every woman’s life is different, and every woman’s reason for getting an abortion is different; Cassie Sorriano/ Hawkeye there are too many voices, and too many

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he way I was raised was not to When it came down to pro-choice and be against abortion, but raised to pro-life, Teresa stated that she was all for understand that to every action there is pro-choice, however abortion wasn’t her a positive and nega- choice. tive reaction,” Teresa One of the government’s jobs is to protect Mudaliar said, as all innocent human beings. Before it was she spoke of her first legalized, women had to take up abortion pregnancy. with the government before proceeding to She was more than do the deed. The trail that made abortion open to both of her legal was Roe v. Wade in 1973. options; aborting the Even though [ Jane] Roe [Norma fetus or keeping it as McCorvey] was fighting the government Lindsay Amarok Hawkeye staff her own. for an abortion, she wasn’t completely for “If you are mature it; she later gave birth and put the child up enough to engage for adoption. in adult pleasures, then you are mature “Pro-life isn’t even pro-life anymore, it’s enough to deal with the consequences.” government, once you take that out of Mudaliar was only the equation, we’ll 17 years old when she talk about pro-life,” first got pregnant and One of the government’s jobs is to protect all a young man named was a senior attendinnocent human beings.

Beau answered when ing Mountlake Terrace asked his views of High School. By the pro-life. time she graduated she “With government was five months pregnant. it’s just about following orders. But no Teresa knew what she was getting her- baby deserves to die, whether the child is self into when she decided to keep the caused by rape or if they are going to be baby. She knew that she wasn’t going to be mentally challenged, everyone deserves a a single teenage mother because her boy- chance at life.” friend at the time and father of the child Jane, who asked not to have her real name was more than willing to stick around to used, on the other hand, has a completely see the birth of his child. He did see it different story. She terminated her pregthrough, and they are now married with nancy, but it was because she could not two children. bring a child in to her current situation.

Jane was only 19 when she got pregnant, fresh out of Mountlake Terrace High School. The way she was living proved to her that she could not hold the pregnancy and give birth to the child nine months later, possibly giving up the baby for adoption.

After some heavy duty thinking she came to terms that abortion was her only answer.

The pregnancy wasn’t planned either, both Jane and the man in the relationship were taking pre-cautions while performing adult activities, meaning, they were protected and on birth control. Jane said that, even though abortion is not her favorite idea, the termination made her stronger emotionally and that she doesn’t regret it.

I, myself, am pro-choice, however it’s not the choice for me. The way I see it is if you want to be sexually active then you must be mature enough to deal with the consequences of your actions. If you’re not using birth control and get pregnant and then decide to “terminate” your child, in my eyes, you’re lacking maturity, morals, and responsibility.

If you choose to act in that way, and get pregnant and simply abort the child because you are not ready, that just tells me you’re selfish.

Abortion is not birth control, it’s not there because you are not ready or just don’t want a child, it’s there for reasons known and unknown.

But no baby deserves to die, whether the child is caused by rape or if they are going to be mentally challenged, everyone deserves a chance at life.

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oday, you have probably thought about the saying, “Help our fellow man”, when all of a sudden newest electronics, trendiest clothes, who went we’re asked to help our only excuse is “I don’t want with who to homecoming, and your grades. But to be late for work”? With major shootings happenhave you thought about the ing periodically in the Seattle area, you would’ve fact that there are significantly thought that the average person would at least know more legitimate and important how to dial 911. Yet, as proven in a hit and run on issues going Aug. 14, in downtown Seattle, no on in our one knew how to use a cell phone own back- Here we are, saying “help our fellow [for once] and didn’t help a man yard? That man”, when all of a sudden we’re who had a broken leg in the midHolly Irons Hawkeye staff we live where asked to help our only excuse is “I dle of the road. It took four minpeople can’t don’t want to be late for work”? utes before someone answered his even believe in yells with “I called 911.” morality or chivalry anymore? In The issue with the slump in the past three months alone, Seattle’s society has morality is that everyone is in danger. We aren’t sure proven that chivalry is long dead. if fellow men will help us out when we are in need, On July 1, 2008, State Patrol Sgt. Kim Triplett, whether it is a flat tire, some papers dropped in the was coming home from work when she came upon hall, or a crash on the side of the road. By not helpa collision where several people were injured and ing each other, we’ve made it so no one will help us. splayed across the highway. A man was pinned Not to worry, as long as no one gets into a crash under an SUV and gasping for air. The biggest issue or any form of an accident here at MTHS, not all about this was that everyone on the highway was hope is gone. simply weaving through the shrapnel and bodies without so much as a thought to call 911. Triplett ended up being the first to call in an ambulance, get out of her car, and help the collision victims. She was making sure no one hit them, while people went so far as to drive off the shoulder itself just to get passed the wreck and out of traffic. Anyone thought about stopping to help? Triplett also needed help getting the man out from under the SUV, since as she stated in a Seattle Times interview, “He was within 40 seconds or so of losing his life.” To get people to stop and help her, it took her three minutes and her standing in front of cars to finally get enough people to stop for her.

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The absence of the activity bus

Getting home will not be as easy as it used to be for those who are involved

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hen I signed up for an and not worry about either havafter school activity, I ing a ride home, staying at the thought that I was going to be school late waiting for a ride, or able to walking home. ride the Like other parents, my parthree o’ ents work really late and they c l o c k can’t just take time off their b u s schedule to drive an extra hour after it or two to pick me up because was fin- the school cancelled the bus. i s h e d . That, to me, is just not right.

Corinne Stone But to Jason McMasters, a senior, who Hawkeye staff my dis- takes CLIP, is forced to walk may I two miles home, while carrying f o u n d multiple textbooks. This is all out that there was no bus, and thanks to the lack of the activlike many other people, I live ity bus. a far distance, too far to walk Many high school students home from the high school. cannot drive yet. So I bet most, And there are more “creeps” on who have after school activities, the street these days. relied on the buses to get them Being a teenager walking home. I bet many athletes don’t home alone want to walk makes myself home after [like many Whether the student is doing a club, a they have other people] sport, the school play, or just getting p r a c t i c e d a main target extra help on their homework, they for a couple of abduction deserve a safe ride home. hours. I have or rape. At my noticed that middle school, there are a there was a bus to take if you lot of kids who stay at the didn’t live near the school, and school past when the regular you did a club or sport and bus leaves. Whether the stuthat helped many kids. They dent is doing a club, a sport, the were able to get the help from a school play, or just getting extra teacher on a homework assign- help on their homework, they ment or they could do a sport deserve a safe ride home.

Prepare before taking action Improve your chances of being accepted at a major university

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n hopes to aide fellow students and ease your burden I have compiled most of my knowledge received from Cibella and Associates Admissions Counseling about the college application process.

Hopefully you will find it beneficial.

Start now!

Whether you’re a senior or freshman, it’s never too early to start your Nathan King college application process. Juniors Hawkeye staff begin to research various colleges that interest you and compile a list, over the summer you can visit campuses and meet college recruiters. For all students, to make yourself a more competitive candidate joins clubs, take AP classes, do volunteer work, and keep the grades up. Seniors, hopefully you’ve already started your college process. If you haven’t, do it now. The collegeboard. com and princetonreview.com have college matchmakers that can aide you in finding a college that fits your wants and needs. Seniors and juniors, two college fairs are coming up. One of these events,the Everett College Fair, is on Oct. 8. Common App. Seniors should begin their applications for various schools, seeing as a majority of regular decision applications are due in late December, early January.

A majority of schools are moving towards using a common application, excluding the University of Washington and Western. The Common Application for Undergraduate Admissions is basically one application, you fill out all the necessary information and when its time you send it in.

This can be found at commonapplication.org.

Letters of Recommendation.

Almost every college requires a letter of recommendation and letter from your counselor. Colleges will provide various outlines to what the teacher and counselor should write. Seniors should preemptively ask your teachers if

they will write a letter of recommendation for you, take in you’re applying for cover, and only write one essay. No factors considering if your teacher really likes you and who college will know whether you sent the same essay out or will probably write the best letter. Colleges ask for at least not, and it will save a lot of time and stress. Also start your one letter of recommendation, it will boost your appeal if essay now and over the next couple of months develop and you send two. Juniors, start sucking up too your teachers! articulate your essay, involving your teachers for aide.

“Rigor of Secondary School.”

SAT, ACT, and PSAT are Subject Tests.

Most colleges rank your rigor of high school as very How you do on the SAT is a major factor in getting into important in the admissions process. It doesn’t matter if colleges, achieving a high score on the SAT can put you in you have a 4.0 if you’re taking the easy classes. Colleges position for scholarship money and can also take the light want to know whether or not you’re ready for their level off other lacking areas of your admissions. Sophomores of difficulty. It’s too late for seniors but anyone in another and juniors, the PSAT is a great tool for practice and colgrade I would suggest you take one or more AP classes or leges will actively recruit you if you do well enough and try running start. If you plan on applying to out of state or allow your scores to be reported. Seniors and juniors, sign any academically prestigious college, I recommend around up for the SAT now! It is very important to do well and three AP or running start classes. P.S. If you take the AP there a lot of study guides and private tutors out there to class, take the test and do well! It doesn’t look good just to help! take the class and not the test.

I also recommended the ACT and SAT subject tests.

Athletics, Clubs, and Community Service.

They are not required by most colleges Colleges are looking for students who have (except for very selective colleges) but, they good grades, but also contribute to the com- Start now! Whether you’re a can be an important admission factor if munity and actively participate in the stu- senior or freshman, it’s never submitted. The ACT is a knowledge-based dent body. There are a lot of great clubs at too early to start your college test of what you’ve learned over the years.

MTHS that will help you get into college, application process.

It covers language, science, and math. The some of which you could potentially receive SAT subject tests are knowledge based scholarships for. If you have time, colleges are in specific areas; for example, Spanish, looking for your active participation in at least three activi- Biology, or Literature. You can sign up for the SAT and ties throughout all of high school. Volunteer work isn’t as subject tests at collegeboard.com and the ACT at act.org. important but it can still increase your chances. Even if This is only limited information. There is a lot more to you don’t have time for that many sports, clubs, or volun- college applications than this, I am only sharing my knowlteer work you don’t want to appear as a potato couch or edge on various aspects. Your teachers, counselors, and lazy stoner! websites can be great help and know a lot more informaSeniors: College Essay. tion than I know. Hopefully my tips will get you started An extremely important admission factor is your essay. on your way to becoming an undergraduate. Start soon The essay can cover a wide range of topics for different col- and good luck! leges. The trick is to find an essay that most of the colleges

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The principal’s corner

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ne of the cool things about writing this column is that I get to write about things that I think are important or useful. One of the perks of being the principal, I guess.

Anyhow, I was thinking recently about goal setting and I thought I would share Greg Schwab Principal with you some of my ideas and thoughts about goal setting. First, let me say that setting goals for yourself is one of the keys to success. Nothing great ever gets accomplished without having a plan and devising some strategies for how to accomplish this plan. That is, in essence,

what goal setting is—having a plan to get It takes time to establish a new pattern. what you want. So here are some tips for Sticking with our example of improving setting goals: in school, realize that at first, you are Set goals that are specific and reasonable. going to need to be very conscious about People who make successyour actions. You are not ful changes set goals that used to meeting with your are reasonable and attainteachers regularly or turn“Nothing great ever gets able. Say you are some- accomplished without having a plan ing in all your homework one who has struggled in and devising some strategies for how on time. You are going school. Setting a goal that to need remind yourself to accomplish this plan.” you are going meet with of the specific strategies your have put into place your teachers weekly and to achieve your goals until turn in all of your homework is far more specific and attainable these strategies become habits.

Make sure you want to set a goal for the than setting a goal to do better in school. If you do meet with your teachers each week right reasons. You have to want to make a and if you do turn in your homework, you change. If you are setting a goal for somewill likely do better in school. But having one else—your parents, your friends—the a specific plan gives you something more goal will likely fail. It is much harder to stay tangible to focus on. focused on your goal when you are doing it

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out of an obligation to someone else.

You are going to have days where you slip.

When you are trying to change behavior, it is common that you will make a mistake or fall back on old habits. When this happens, refocus yourself on your goal and try again.

Don’t beat yourself up that you made a mistake. That is part of the process.

Remember, nothing good comes without hard work. Changing bad habits or trying to create new habits is not easy, but you can do it; setting specific goals for the things you want is one way to do this. It’s not the only way, but it does work and I encourage you to try.

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ey everybody! Nice job to everyone for dressing up on the Homecoming spirit days!

We love to see you guys supporting your school. I have to say thanks to everyone who helped this past month to make our Homecoming Week 2008 Whitney Gretch ASB Public Relations Officer another success.

Thanks a lot guys!

Well, after the Homecoming excitement finally settles down, we’ll be rolling into a canned food drive at the end of October and beginning of November.

We’ll be doing Trick-or-Can on November 3rd. For those of you who don’t know,

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Trick-or-Can is an event we have every year where students go around local neighborhoods asking for canned food donations for our canned food drive, similar to Trick-orTreating.

We would love to have anyone who wants to help come out and lend a hand; it would be greatly appreciated!

Finally, while it is still a ways off, the PPP will be taking place the first week of December. Since we no longer have Small Schools, anyone who wants to form a team of four can try out to be in the races.

Keep that in the back of your mind in the next month, as we get closer to the annual competition. Other than that, have a great rest of the month!

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Hawk Talk Q: What color do you think teachers should wear during Homecoming week?

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“They should wear rainbow to show no favoritism, or wear your advisory grade color.”

“All the teachers should wear all the colors to be fair to every class.”

“I think they should wear all the colors so we can support all the classes.”

“I think the teachers should wear all the colors so they can represent each class.’”

“I think they should wear either all the colors or whatever color they teach for.”

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Technology

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By Amanda Lockleer Technology Editor

In a never-ending battle between two of the most popular used social networks, Myspace and Facebook, teenagers and adults from all around the world are allowed the unique opportunity to meet and chat with people their own age, who share some of the same interests. Statistically, Myspace is the more visited web site of the two, but some people have their own preference when it comes to choosing their favorite. Many people choose to obtain both web sites as their choice of social network, but most people prefer one over the other.

Both of these networks share similar capabilities, Facebook and Myspace both have the option to choose from hundreds of customized applications to apply to their pages. Most of which are the same in the sense that they offer similar games, or page accessories. Facebook originally started offering applications that users can now use, as well as the popularly advertised instant messenger that now, both Facebook and Myspace have.

Myspace was originally the one that started offering upcoming musicians, a free web site that they could use to interact with other bands, and create their fan base. Where as Facebook was originally developed for the use of allowing incoming college students, as well as current and alum students to chat and interact before heading off to college.

Myspace is now used mostly for socializing with friends, by commenting on pages, sending a message, or commenting on ones pictures. While Facebook is still used by incoming college students as a way to meet other newbies, it is also used for socializing with friends by posting on their wall, poking, and [like Myspace], sending a message.

Robotics launch their way into a new year

By Cassie Soriano

Photo/Graphics Editor

The MTHS, FIRST Robotics team [For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology] team 1778’s first project this year was adding onto its robot, a t-shirt launcher.

Their plan was to build a launcher similar to the one previously built on Lynnwood’s team 2522 robot, which is identical to team 1778’s. “We’re building a better, more efficient one for ourselves to use at sports events and assemblies,” said junior Derek Burkett, president of the Robotics team. “Hopefully it will help students to see how Robotics really isn’t ‘nerdy’ as the stereotype categorizes it.”

Team 1778 debuted their t-shirt launcher addition Oct. 3 at the Homecoming Spirit assembly with a highly energized response from the audience.

In order to train for the regional FIRST Robotics Competition [FRC], Team 1778 is entering the FIRST Tech Challenge [FTC] in mid-December.

FTC has similar requirements to the FIRST Robotics in its software plat forming, except the robot has to be one cubic foot. This is a much smaller size than the FRC requirements hosted in spring and will be a new experience to the Robotics team, who are used

to building much larger robots. Similar to FTC, the FRC has its own challenge or “game,” called “Face Off! 2008.” In “Face Off!,” the object of the game is to remove as many hockey pucks from eight different racks in the playing field while putting them in designated scoring areas. Whomever gets the highest score in the allotted time of the match wins. Entering the FTC will help train new members for the January competition, adviser Craig DeVine explained. “It’ll be good fun and help prepare us for the spring.”

The Robotics team’s goals for this year are to strengthen their leadership and marketing team, and become more visible to the school and community.

Team 1778 plans to advertise at local businesses to recruit various mentors for FIRST as well as assisting a FIRST Lego League team. On Oct. 18, team 1778 is helping distribute food for the Food Lifeline organization in order to further reach out and help the community. They’re also holding a fund-raising auction on Nov. 22, to help raise money for the organization.

Pre-season is the best time to join Robotics, DeVine explained, as second semester is when they’ll be manufacturing their robot for the regional competition in March. “Just come visit,” DeVine said. Team 1778 meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in room 133.

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Members of team 1778 debut their new robot, a t-shirt launcher, at the Oct. 3 Homecoming assembly.

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Second-Generation iPod Touch, with more features

By Joan Tran Hawkeye staff

Images courtesy of apple.com

With a thin and stai nless steel design, Apple’s new iPod Touch is, according to Apple, “better than ever.”

With the revealing of the second-generation iPod touch, many iFans have been sent scurrying to get the newest edition to the iPod family. Released on Sept. 9, 2008, the latest iPod touch “feels even better in your hand,” according to Apple, with its new thin and sleek design, similar to the iPhone.

This new version has a longer battery life than the previous models, allowing customers to dance along with the music for 36 long hours and watch movies and TV shows for as long as six hours.

The iPod touch also features the “cover flow” interface which enables the ability to flip from album cover to album cover, bringing back the nostalgia of flipping through a bin of CD’s.

The new iPod touch also has a “Genius” feature that compiles songs that go well together for one to listen to. Users simply select a song they like and the Genius puts together a play list from the user’s own library of similar titles.

It also recommends titles that are available for purchase through the iTunes store.

As for movies and TV shows, one can buy and download movies onto their iPod touch and watch it on a 3.5” color wide screen. By just tapping the screen, they can either: play, pause, view by chapter, and adjust the volume. Users can also use the iPod touch as a remote to control the 480p and 576p component outputs. The new iPod touch also has a built-in speaker, so nothing is missed if the headphones aren’t in.

Apple states the “iPod touch puts an amazing gaming

A new fuel Scientists aim to turn waste into energy

By Brendan Moran Health Co-Editor

Whether it’s the impending rise of Community Transit bus fares, the numbers on the gasoline pump when you fill up the tank, or the talking heads on your television set, the words “oil” and “economy” most likely pass through your head on a daily basis. The environment sits somewhere cozily between the two, and all three are complicated and interconnected facets of the political Rubix Cube that is the United States. The foreign dependence on oil and the now-undeniable environmental impact of our petroleum consumption are incessant generators of concern for the American public and politicians alike.

Some cry for new sources of fuel, some call for new fuels “altogether”.

A comfortable balance between the two has been concocted at LS9, a California research company funded by independent investors and headed by former software executive Greg Pal. Through genetic engineering, biofuel researchers at LS9 have created a new strain of single-celled bacteria related to non-pathogenic strains of E. Coli (note that they are non-pathogenic, meaning they don’t cause disease despite the foreboding name) that naturally excretes fatty acids very closely related to the crude oil from which jet fuel and gasoline are extracted. The bacteria can be fermented on any number of substrates, the only prerequisite being that the chosen substance can be broken down into sugars.

This could be anything from corn or soy to

inedible biomatter. Although this is fundamentally similar to the production of cornbased ethanol, the product requires much less distillation, and thusly is much faster while simultaneously costing less money. In addition, the amount of suitable materials for this production are of a much greater variety than with more familiar biofuels.

Greg Pal claims that with the use of Brazilian sugar cane as feedstock, the bacteria could continually produce enough fuel to completely supply the United States at $50 a barrel in facilities totaling 205 square miles. That’s between two and three times the size of Seattle, but not all that much if complete oil independence is the result. $50 is about a third of what we pay per barrel from Saudi Arabia, a reserve from which there is ultimately, only a limited supply.

Although this discovery has been rather unfairly neglected by news media, questions and concerns have arisen not only on its legitimacy but its safety. Suppose this microbe were to be weaponized, or accidentally released into the wrong environment? What are the potential consequences of having these organisms roaming through places we do not want them, consuming and leaving a mess of difficult-toisolate petroleum gunk in their wake?

Pal gives it at least a year until his “Oil 2.0” works its way into motor vehicles in the United States, with more thorough integration estimated to occur by 2011.

experience in the palm of your hand.” The graphics of the games are in 3D, with one’s fingertips doing all the playing.

The iPod touch has a built-in accelerometer, which allows the customer to steer the action, which is best for racing games. Also, there’s Internet accessibility with the Safari browser, as well as e-mail capabilities, going on YouTube, having space to hold pictures and so much more.

With the iPod touch it’s now possible to track the running distance, time, and the calories one has burned while exercising. Once done with the exercise, the data could be transferred to a computer to log the workouts and maintain data on goals that have been completed. There are treadmills and other gym equipment at fitness centers that are compatible to the iPod touch.

The exercise features are all tracked by a sensor placed in specific Nike shoes, and are part of an agreement between the two companies. Conveniently the sensor is small and communicates wirelessly with the iPod touch.

In a move that perhaps a sign of the times, Apple has manufactured the second generation iPod touch to exceedingly high environmental standards. The new model includes arsenic-free glass, a highly recyclable stainless steel enclosure, a mercury free battery and uses a more environmentally friendly flame retardant than its predecessor.

Much of this is an improvement over the original iPod touch. The first generation iPod touch does not have a built-in speaker. Nor does it have information on stocks and weather. It also allows the buyer to listen to music for only 22 hours and watch videos for five hours.

The price starts at $229 for a 8GB and ends at $399 for at 32GB.

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CHEER THROUGH THE YEARS Looking through the many yearbooks, one of the biggest differences that we noticed through the decades was the transformation of cheerleaders’ outfits. Look back through the years to see how they got to where they are today.

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HOMECOMING

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omecoming week has been a tradition for high schools and universities all over the H United States. At MTHS our homecoming includes a week of spirit days, a game, an assembly, and a dance. We have many homecoming traditions as well including the

Top: 1984 cheer squad at the Homecoming pep rally. Above Left: 1961 cheer team holds up a Terrace banner. Above Right: 1978 cheer team sits on a decorated car before the Homecoming game.

Right: 1966 Homecoming dance.

Left: 1979 best decorated car before the Homecoming game.

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spirit drum or the cross-country team running the game ball to Edmonds Stadium. In the past there were more traditions including a bonfire, car smashing, and a parade of decorated cars that made their way to the game. John Traxler, a teacher and 1984 graduate, said, “I miss some of the more traditional stuff, but because of liability it’s not going to come back.

Traditionally during the week, freshmen are tagged of hazed by upperclassmen. Just five years ago Nick Lencioni described an extreme case of hazing where a student was taped to a stairwell. Tim Cashman also described a case where a senior grabbed a can of permanent paint and poured it over a girl whose skin was rubbed raw trying to get it off. Recently teachers have noticed that with the tougher rules against paint, tagging has calmed down. “Rules are more respectful. Because of the liability, the school has no choice,” explained Cashman. Jonathan Tong has noticed that, “freshman think being picked on by upperclassmen is a privilege.” This year there were more freshman and sophomores allowing themselves to be painted by upperclassmen. “Many freshman think of hazing as a popularity contest” instead of abuse said Cashman.

The traditional Homecoming pep rally has changed as well. Traxler said, “back then it was crazy.” He described a homecoming assembly where M-80s were lit off and both eggs and toilet paper were thrown all around the gym. Not surprisingly the assembly was shut down, but students responded by chanting “hell no we won’t go” and only leaving after the vice principal pulled the fire alarm.

Heidi Monrad, who has taught here for 16 years, recalled a time when past cheerleaders returned to cheer with the current cheer squad. Every year some alumni come back for the game, but the group has grown smaller. “Back then Terrace was a smaller area. It was more of a community thing, everyone in the area went,” said Traxler. At MTHS the focus of homecoming has been to unify the school rather than celebrate alumnus return, Homecoming now is “all about fun and games and shenanigans,” said Monrad. During the spirit days, students dress up according to the theme of the day. Wellman said, “I think the student body spirit is fantastic and the positive nature has improved.

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Max Watson Craig Estrada Second Prince

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12 | homecoming | 7 october 2008 | hawkeye From left to right: Michael Tran flutters like a helpless butterfly caught in a net; Cassie Nadvornick dresses up in a woopie cushion costume; Tyler Reed (spoon) and Jonathan Cheever (fork); Freshman Cody Severson goes all out on “Random Day”; “When I grow up Day” Gabe Much, Michael Tran, and Willada Lock; Homecoming King Paul Clingan reveals his feminine side; Taylor Evans on “College Day” shows her UW spirit; Michael Tran during “Seasons Day”

Spirit Days

homecomin Halls Left: Pixar’s “Nemo” characters are part of decorations in freshman hall, themed “Atlantis“ Middle: Robot vending machines in the junior hall themed “Space” Right: E.T silhouette also in junior hall Bottom left: sophomore hall themed “Candyland” Left: Jack and the Beanstock poster in the senior’s theme “Far, far away” hall.

hawkeye | 7 october 2008 | homecoming |13 Left: Homecoming 2007’s Queen, Anja Pendergraft and King Enrique Domingez hand off sashes to the Homecoming 2008 winners Right: McKenzie Dessin and Casey Ellersick, of honor court 2008 Below: Craig Estrada, second prince, Titi Chikoore second princess, and sophomore Prince Jack Bradlee Bottom right: Freshman Prince, Derek Sorenson and Princess, Tessa Pilz are crowned

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ng 2008 Photos by Chris Keith, Vanessa Chea, Taylor Beaumont and Brendan Moran

Pep Assembly

Below: Doug Neguse break dances during the assembly.

Below left: Wide Reciever John Hernandez is introduced to the crowd.

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Game Above: Kendall Irby beats the Spirit Drum with Herky that traditionally beat for 24 hours and stopped at the time of kick-off at the Homecoming game Top right: Football Captain Percy Anyimah is introduced for the Homecoming game’s starting line-up at the assembly Right: Hunter Rook runs for the catch in the Homecoming Game with a final score of 30-7 loss against the Cascade Bruins Below: Students dance in the Terraceum at the Homecoming Dance on Oct. 4

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CHEER THROUGH THE YEARS Looking through the many yearbooks, one of the biggest differences that we noticed through the decades was the transformation of cheerleaders’ outfits. Look back through the years to see how they got to where they are today.

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HOMECOMING

By Kayla Cooper

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omecoming week has been a tradition for high schools and universities all over the H United States. At MTHS our homecoming includes a week of spirit days, a game, an assembly, and a dance. We have many homecoming traditions as well including the

Top: 1984 cheer squad at the Homecoming pep rally. Above Left: 1961 cheer team holds up a Terrace banner. Above Right: 1978 cheer team sits on a decorated car before the Homecoming game.

Right: 1966 Homecoming dance.

Left: 1979 best decorated car before the Homecoming game.

Photos courtesy of The Tempo.

spirit drum or the cross-country team running the game ball to Edmonds Stadium. In the past there were more traditions including a bonfire, car smashing, and a parade of decorated cars that made their way to the game. John Traxler, a teacher and 1984 graduate, said, “I miss some of the more traditional stuff, but because of liability it’s not going to come back.

Traditionally during the week, freshmen are tagged of hazed by upperclassmen. Just five years ago Nick Lencioni described an extreme case of hazing where a student was taped to a stairwell. Tim Cashman also described a case where a senior grabbed a can of permanent paint and poured it over a girl whose skin was rubbed raw trying to get it off. Recently teachers have noticed that with the tougher rules against paint, tagging has calmed down. “Rules are more respectful. Because of the liability, the school has no choice,” explained Cashman. Jonathan Tong has noticed that, “freshman think being picked on by upperclassmen is a privilege.” This year there were more freshman and sophomores allowing themselves to be painted by upperclassmen. “Many freshman think of hazing as a popularity contest” instead of abuse said Cashman.

The traditional Homecoming pep rally has changed as well. Traxler said, “back then it was crazy.” He described a homecoming assembly where M-80s were lit off and both eggs and toilet paper were thrown all around the gym. Not surprisingly the assembly was shut down, but students responded by chanting “hell no we won’t go” and only leaving after the vice principal pulled the fire alarm.

Heidi Monrad, who has taught here for 16 years, recalled a time when past cheerleaders returned to cheer with the current cheer squad. Every year some alumni come back for the game, but the group has grown smaller. “Back then Terrace was a smaller area. It was more of a community thing, everyone in the area went,” said Traxler. At MTHS the focus of homecoming has been to unify the school rather than celebrate alumnus return, Homecoming now is “all about fun and games and shenanigans,” said Monrad. During the spirit days, students dress up according to the theme of the day. Wellman said, “I think the student body spirit is fantastic and the positive nature has improved.

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Mademoiselle Monrad Traveller Extraordinaire

By Joan Tran and Elizabeth Champeaux Hawkeye Staff

Habout the number of countries you have visow many states have you travelled to? How

ited? Probably not much, right? Well, Ms. Monrad has been to all 50 states and 47 countries. Did you ever think you could do that in a lifetime with a teacher’s salary?

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Monrad moved to Washington when she was still a bébé. She has lived in Washington ever since, and also in Spain and Quebec.

Her fondest memories of her childhood were family vacations. It was when she first began to travel. Her mom, five sisters, and she would hit the road in a station wagon. Monrad and her family took road trips to Disneyland, National Parks, Canada, the Oregon Trail, and along the coast. It was her mom who made her love to travel, explore, and go on adventures.

Monrad graduated from Lynnwood High School and furthered her education at the University of Washington and Brigham Young University. She has a degree in linguistics, knowing how to speak French and Spanish.

She speaks a little of Turkish and Italian. She is taking Japanese, Hindi, and Farsi, an Iranian language. Monrad wants to learn to speak Swahili, saying that it is because she loves Eastern Africa.

Adventurous as she is, Monrad is willing to go anywhere except the war zone. She has been to all fifty states, taking her daughter to all of them. She has also visited 47 countries. Amazingly, she has never had a bad trip. Countries she deems interesting are Morocco, Brazil, Croatia, and India. In India, the country is culturally diverse and different. She says that her sensory overloads with the sights, smells, and constant clamor.

For Brazil, it was the people “all the way.” Brazilians, to her, are the friendliest people, happy and industrious, and generous. She also thinks Rio is a stunning city.

The best foods are in France and Italy. French food has fresh ingredients, which is why she loves them.

Her favorite dish is ratatouille. Deserts from there are “mamma mia!” She also thinks highly of Malaysian food. They are various from around the world and diverse. The night markets there are superb. She has once gone to eat sea food at 2 AM. Greece was the last country she visited, and currently, she is craving for a Greek salad.

Back here at MTHS, Ms. Monrad teaches all levels of French. Monrad never wanted to be a teacher. She thought they worked too hard, and always felt sorry for them. In her 30’s, Monrad says that teaching chose her.

She said that it was an “aha moment.” It was the “best thing to have chosen me.” When she is neither traveling nor teaching, Monrad spends her time reading. She is an avid reader and is also an urbanite: loving to visit museums, restaurants, and theaters. She loves movies in which she can escape to, and when it is done, she would continually think about it. Her favorite movies are those with Betty Davis in them. As for music, she is into really open minded music, those in the 40’s and the 50’s. Her favorite music artists are Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday, and Michael Bublé, who she thinks is a “super hottie.”

Upon retirement, Monrad wants to spend summers in France. She says that even if she weren’t a French teacher, she would “still have a love affair with Paris.

There are no other cities like it,” she says, “it’s magical.”

As for the rest of the year, she would love to spend it here in United States. She emphasizes on wanting to be a grandma.

Before retiring, she wants to travel to Australia, one of the few places she has yet to visit. Her goal is to go to all the continents, except for Antarctica. However, Australia remains a mystery. She has no immediate plans to make a trip there, but when she does, are you ready, Australia? Monrad is coming.

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Halloween Fun

What should I do on Halloween?

What is it all about anyways?

By Samantha Barker Hawkeye staff

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Halloween is right around the corner and so the question for most teens is, “Where should I go to for Halloween?” Well according to a recent survey, of 20 teenagers, 20 percent of teens go around each other’s neighborhoods and go trick-or-treating, 25 percent like to stay at home and watch scary movies with their friends, and 10 percent like to scare little kids while they are trick-or-treating. 35 percent go to the mall with their friends, and the last 10 percent go to Halloween parties.

Freshman Kayla Sands, goes to parties for Halloween and said, “It’s all loud music, I’ve never had the police called on me,” she laughs, “and well all that happens is you just hang out with your friends and eat food. Once or twice we have had video games there.”

If you are a teen that likes adventure in your life, then going to a dark corn maze with blood and gore may be for you. Most of the farms around the Pacific Northwest have some sort of corn maze and/or haunted house. Stocker Farms in Snohomish, Washington, has both a haunted house and a corn maze.

While corn mazes are fun, some teens like to go out and make their own adventure, by hanging out in a cemetery for the night. Waiting for… a scare? Perhaps, but either way excitement is sure to come.

With all your thoughts on getting candy, or scaring all of your friends, some people forget that it is a holiday. Even though we don not get out of school that day.

However, not many people really know where this holiday comes from. Before it was known as Halloween, this holiday was know as ‘All Hallows Eve.’ This name means “the day all the Saints are celebrated.” ­­­­­­While kids and teens today enjoy going out for the night doing their choice of activity, about 2,000 years ago, the way to spend your ‘All Hallows Eve’ night was by sitting around a bon fire burning crops and animals as a sacrifice. As many choices come your way on this fun night, make sure that you are safe. Remember to wear light colors when you are trick or treating, avoid dark streets that you are unsure of, and make sure that you have fun!

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Halloween Costumes

Go online now to www.thehawkeye.org to rate and post your opinion about these three costume options

Cassie Soriano Web Manager

Teri Schomer sophomore

Party City

Value Village

Home Made

Jonathan Tong science teacher

Oh no. You waited to the last minute and you have a Halloween party to go to tonight, what will you do? The answer is simply Party City. You have costumes already made, on sale, and a guarentee your costume will look the way it’s advertised. If you have something specific in mind, you are likely to find it in stock. In my opinion, it’s too much money for a one-time use, but a good plan if you’re short on time.

Even though Party City is close by the school and pre-made costumes are always nice for a quick short-notice Halloween party, in general, it is just not the best place to go budget and quality-wise. Most of the costumes are generic and can cost up to $30 just for the costume itself – not including make up, fake weapons or masks. It is not guaranteed that the costume will fit right, as well, and the wigs have low-quality fibers and thin wefts. Although, they do have a variety of make up and masks for your costume needs, the outfits are rather expensive for just a one-time use.

I always thought the science department at MTHS was Party City until someone reminded me that we don’t carry 256 varieties of mylar balloons. Party City is THE greatest place to get decorations for Disney princess birthday party. I’ve spent enough money there on my own little “princesses” that they’re naming the new store wing after me. But that’s another story. If you don’t mind spending $39.99 on a slick-looking polyester Jack Sparrow outfit (with pooping parrot), then Party City is most definitely the place to go. Otherwise, I’d go for Value Village.

Value Village is truly the way to go. It’s a costume world that is completely versatile and has just about everything.

You can easily customize your costume and put it together. All you need is a week’s worth allowance and your imagination will take you far. I find Value Village the most creative and rewarding place to go if you want to spend as little money as possible without going to a gettogether wearing “who knows what.” A perfect five would include no effort and all the credit with little money.

For small-budgets and simple costumes, Value Village is probably one of the best places to go for Halloween. They have a wide variety of used, or donated, clothes for very low prices. This allows you to ruin the clothes for a costume without worrying about how much you spent. It also has its own costume section between September and November, not to mention a lot of random stuff. There are several stores near MTHS, three of which are on Highway 99. They always have one of those “bring a friend get 10 percent off ” deals, so if you have someone who also needs a costume, you can get them for even cheaper!

Aside from the ghetto-sounding name, Value Village is THE one-stop shopping place for Halloween costumes for anyone between the age of 2 and 92. I keep trying to get them to change their name to Party City, but apparently the manager has some sort of “copyright” issues. Pretty much anything you want from ready-made costumes to wigs, make-up, masks, and props you can get at Value Village for a lot less than Party City. My advice? Customize. Get a freaky mask, rainbow wig, skeleton hands, hula skirt, light saber and you can come to school as….. Mr. Burbank.

Buying your own fabric from a store like Jo-Ann’s is a lot of work and money for the fabric. Unless you have coupons and buy the materials on sale, you won’t find a very good buy and the time and effort put into it would pay for a full costume at Party City. It’s just too much effort, time and money with no guarantee of the predicted outcome.

Making your own costume is probably one of the most rewarding feelings when it comes to costuming. The costume is completely up to the skill and imagination of the costumer. It gives you a lot of creative freedom to make what you want and do what you want, instead of trying to modify a pre-made costume from a store. Buying materials can be fairly inexpensive since fabric stores often have incredible sales. It only takes patience, time, effort, and a reasonable budget.

OK, I’m not that creative. Some of you are, though. How about making a giant red heart outfit and walk around in handcuffs? Cardiac arrest!

Get it? OK, anyone who’s not a science nerd get it?

How about being the Grim Rapper? Wear a black robe, carry a scythe, and accessorize with ten pounds of bling.

Or try what I did at a college party: cover yourself with purple cotton balls, douse yourself with ammonia solution and tell everyone you’re a fart. .

Immortal Divination Current and former MTHS students sign to New York-based label

By Chris St. Marie

resume, they remain relatively unknown, largely because of their dedication to the Mountlake Terrace is the home of music overtaking any desire for fame and Immortal Divination, a band containing profit. three current and former MTHS students, “The more extreme and complex our which has also been recently signed to a music is, the less people seem to want to New York record label. They have played listen to it,” says vocalist Orion Swift, an countless local shows and their work has MTHS senior. “Of course we all knew been featured on nationally-distribut- this going into our genre, because nobody ed compilations. Despite this illustrious really expects to make it big playing death metal.”

This reflects a sad reality for extreme metal bands.

Due to the aggression of the music necessitated by the genre, most major record labels are unwilling to sign this type of group, regardless of the technical challenge or complexity required to create it. Those who view death metal as little more than large, hairy men mindlessly striking their instruments and screaming would do well to give Immortal Divination a listen. While unrelentingly brutal, it still manages to display a level of violent and yet controlled virtuosity, never sacrificing instrumentation for chaos.

“Money isn’t why my band mates and I play music,” explains Swift. “Of course we are at the point in our careers Vanessa Chea/Hawkeye where we would like to make Orion Swift, senior, performs at Studio 7 with his band, money, but as I said before, Immortal Divination if you’re playing death metal Hawkeye staff

to make money, then you should probably find a new style of music. We do what we do because we love aggressive, technically challenging, and complex music. From a musical standpoint, we don’t really aim to please anybody but ourselves.”

Such focus on the art over profit is certainly refreshing in a day and age dominated by lipsynching live performances made by former Disney actors propped up by record labels for immense amounts of money, and has put Immortal Divination in the spotlight, exemplified by their Sept. 28 show playing alongside 80’s death metal pioneers O b i t u a r y.

Playing shows can provide income for local metal bands, but is usually so negligible that Immortal Divination

generally only breaks even. The majority of their profit is made from touring and merchandise sales, so the next time you think some gentle, inoffensive pop princess needs your cash, reconsider and attend one of Immortal Divination’s near-constant appearances at El Corazon or Studio 7.

You will not be disappointed.

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Two Hawks and a bag of popcorn

Our reviewers let you know what’s worth watching and what should be rented later

Ghost Town

By Robina Hamman A&E Editor

Ghost Town seemed to be the hilarious, chick-flick version of Sixth Sense.

It all starts with a somewhat antisocial dentist, Bertram Pincus (Ricky Gervais) who is extremely immersed in his work. When Pincus goes to the hospital for what should be a minor surgery, he dies for seven minutes. When Pincus is released from the hospital, he is followed by ghosts back to his home making requests that he visit their living families for various reasons.

One ghost, Frank (Greg Kinnear) is actually convinced Pincus to try to break up his widow’s current relationship because Frank doesn’t like the man she, Gwen (Tea Leoni) is dating. As Pincus works with Frank to improve his people skills in order to end the relationship between Gwen and her boyfriend, Pincus starts to fall in love with her.

Towards the end of the film, Pincus seems to have lost his chance with Gwen and asks himself, “What is this getting me?” This was the turning point in the film. It left a warm feeling in the viewers to see how people can change to help one another. In this case Pincus is helping the ghosts take care of some unfinished business just like in Sixth Sense (but not quite as creepy.)

The actors seemed to fit their roles fairly well. The film probably would

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have been fine without the nude ghost, but at the same time it did add to the humor of the film.

As a person who isn’t really into chickflicks, this one actually wasn’t all that bad. The comedic content certainately made it bearable.

Though this movie has some crude humor, most of the family would be able to view Ghost Town and enjoy it.

By Holly Irons Hawkeye staff

DreamWorks Theater let loose with this semi-cliché comedy, starring Greg Kinnear, Richard Gervais, and Tea Leoni. Gervais plays Betram Pincus, a British born dentist who would rather not care about the world or the people in it. During a simple medical surgery he dies for seven minutes [or “a little less.”] As he comes to, ghosts surround

him. Ghosts, ranging from a World War II nurse, to an electric naked man and to Frank. Frank, played by Kinnear, is an arrogant man who dies with other skeletons in his closet, which he would like to despose. His greatest regret is cheating on his widowed wife, played

by Leoni.

As he toils through his once quiet life with a horde of ghosts on his heals, it seems that Pincus would do anything he could to get his hands back onto his OCD-life-style, surrounded by peace and quiet. That’s when Frank steps in and makes an offer no hermit could refuse. In no time, Pincus starts trying his hardest to woo Frank’s widow and make Frank [and the other ghosts] “move along.” But would it ever be enough for Frank to move on?

The humor in the story is dry, but comes out with a soft side to it. Pincus’s awkward and pitiful attempts to attract Frank’s widow and return to his quite life is the most humorous part. The underlying tone in some instances, reflect past movies, such as “I see... people” with the famous line from the Sixth Sense “I see dead people”. But the movie tends to have a better side with scenes where Pincus makes an utter fool of himself in front of everyone, including none other than the widow he’s attempting to serenade. With a few good chuckles and a couple short laughs, this movie does the trick as a comedy.

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Fast Food: The search for a “healthy” choice

By Holly Irons Hawkeye staff

For decades, fast food has been the best solution for hungry people short on time, money, and sometimes taste buds. However, since the dawning age of the Big Mac in the 1980’s, many drive-thru regulars started thinking more about their health not to mention their waistlines.

And who wouldn’t? Even back in those days, the burgers that were once only one ounce had already doubled in size. Today, the average menu item is four times as big as the size it was when it first debuted.

One of Burger King’s leading advertisements of the ’07-’08 campaign is a picture of a Whopper that’s too gargantuous to fit into a Big Mac box with the caption “Silly Whopper, that’s a Big Mac box.” Where are the healthy choices now for a person looking for food, but low on cash and time?

Most people’s first choice would be the salads found on the menus at your local McDonalds, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Wendy’s, Jack In the Box, and Kidd Valley. But don’t be fooled. The caloric intake in the average McDonalds salads stays around 300 calories, and even though it doesn’t have trans fat, it has just 100 mg less sodium, same amount of cholesterol, and 24 carbs less than a Big Mac, but yet, it is still worse than the average salad with three times the average amount of carbs in a tossed salad with ranch dressing. Even Wendy’s, who boasts about how it is “way better than fast food” still has in their Chicken BLT Salad with Home-style Chicken Fillet 780 calories, 53 grams of fat, and 42 carbohydrates. Their burgers aren’t any better.

Illustration by Vanessa Chea/Hawkeye

The new “Baconator” runs at 830 calories, 51 grams of fat, and 35 carbohydrates. On the plus side, the side salads at all of these places, though they don’t have any chicken and are not as filling, run at an average of 115 calories.

Subway is also a supposed healthy choice, the six-inch Veggie Delight, the healthiest sub on the menu, is 230 calories, three grams of fat, and 44 carbohydrates. Not bad, except the “$5 Foot-long”, which is the number one craze right now at Subway for the average high school student, who buys more foot-longs than six inches, has a total of 460 calories, six grams of fat, and 88 carbohydrates. Charlie’s Subs [which can be found in the Alderwood Mall]

with their regular Philly Cheese Grilled Sub, runs about 526 calories and 58 carbohydrates. The healthiest choice for the Mexican-style fast food is Taco Del Mar. What is the average caloric intake, trans fat, and carbohydrates? A soft fish taco, rice and refried beans run 630 calories with 43 carbohydrates.

Even “thinking outside the bun” runs around the same ballpark with all of their items. Chinese inspired items from Panda Express, the orange chicken and fried rice being MTHS favorites, is a surprising 950 calories, 41 grams of fat, and a surprising 109 carbohydrates.

But this still hasn’t answered the question: Where can someone get healthy fast food? Here’s the issue with this: because fast food is not made in such a healthy way (grilled, charbroiled, etc) the food can sit in its own grease and fat for a good 20 minutes before being served to you, which that in itself isn’t really appetizing. One healthy choice to this ever-growing landfill of grease, we call “burgers” are the Jack in the Box’s four-piece grilled chicken strips. Though you have to eat them with a fork, they’re racing in at 180 calories, two grams of fat, and three carbohydrates. After that, just swing by McDonald’s for their fruit and yogurt parfait at 160 calories, two grams of fat and 31 carbohydrates as a tasty dessert. Their apple dippers are also great at 35 calories, zero fat, and zero carbohydrates. But even though these choices are great, they are not that smart. So just remember, if you’re trying to fight or avoid obesity, looking for a great lunch on the go, with a little cash, the best thing to do would be to stop at Albertsons, grab a soup, a yogurt, and a water and keep it healthy.

Are cancerous household objects all around us?

How your phone might be killing you

By Amanda Alley Hawkeye staff

There is no avoiding the seemingly endless discussion of cancer. From ovarian cancer to breast cancer, from thyroid cancer to throat cancer, from lung cancer to brain cancer and much, much more. Does it ever end?

Some may even go as far to say that the public spotlight has respectfully shifted from the devastating HIV/ AIDS virus to cancer. Even though there is still no cure for either, at last we know how to prevent one of them.

Cancer, on the other hand seems to sneak up on even the healthiest of individuals. Recent studies have shown that microwaved food, hair dye, some hair and makeup products, caffeine, artificial sweeteners and even cell phones can cause cancer.

Causes of cancer that experts are almost positive on are alcohol abuse, too much sunlight, an unhealthy diet, and of course tobacco use. These suspected causes are pretty reasonable and relatively easy to avoid. But, there are a few worrisome possible causes out there.

First, let's start with the consumption of microwaved food. Hot pockets, TV, dinners, Cup of Noodles, warmed pizza from last night... the list could go on and on. We probably eat microwave-cooked food more than we realize. Could microwaving your food really be all that bad for you? Well, "before blood is transfused, it must be warmed," says CancerIQ.com, "if this is done in a microwave, it will kill the patient." Another shocking reason is that potent carcinogens (cancer causing agents) have been found in many plastics used to package microwavable foods. Potent carcinogens can actually seep into your food while it is being heated, so beware. You may

want to try taking all of the food out of the plastic wrapthe lungs. Face powders that contain talc in them ping and containers before you heat it up in the are often accidentally snorted when pressed microwave and just warm it up on a glass or on the face. Ovarian cancer and others ceramic blow or plate. are "directly linked to [those] "Since the introduction of artificial sweetwho use these powders" eners there has been a lot of debate on their and other products impact on [your] health." (CancerIQ.com) with talc in them.

Old-fashioned artificial sweeteners like (CancerIQ.com) saccharin and aspartame are among Finally, the big controthe most commonly linked to canversy: How in the world cer. Who would have thought that could cell phones postrying to be healthy could backfire sibly cause cancer? And on you? if they do, who could Another big shocker to the list: live without them in caffeine. It wakes you up in the this day and age? Cell morning and keeps you going phones may be seriously throughout the day, what could be linked to brain cancer and bad about that? Nothing. Except for more tumors according to top expossible links to cancer. perts on cancer. They did not For all you kids out there that like to provide any exact reasons dye your hair and use your fair share of as to why and how this is make-up; beware yet again. First of all, but this theory does have hair dye is extremely toxic. Even if you to do with waves from don't dye your hair, you know that the your cell phone going inside horrible smell of ammonia, a common of you. ingredient in hair dye is not at all pleasant.

Although many conspiracy theoSomething this bad for your insides can't rists are debating whether or not "cell be good to use even on your outsides. phone companies are... fueling studies to Your hair may be dead but the harmprove cell phones to be completely safe," We’ll ful chemicals and ingredients in hair dye go on chatting away on our cute cell phones until can seep into your scalp.

Alese Campo/Hawkeye they come up with a real reason as to why Make-up and other beauty products with talc in one shouldn't run out of minutes before them are terrible for your skin, make you age faster, and the end of the month. they may be linked to cancer development especially in

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Vending machines vs. school lunch A comparison of the food our school has to offer Pizza Calories Cholesterol (mg) Sodium (mg) Fiber (g) Iron (mg) Protein (g) Carbohydrates (g) Total Fat (g) Saturated Fat (g)

483 38 1182 3 3 24 56 18 8

Chex Mix

Calories Cholesterol (mg) Sodium (mg) Fiber (g) Iron (mg) Protein (g) Carbohydrates (g) Total Fat (g) Saturated Fat (g)

120 0 620 1 2 3 36 6 1

Burrito and Chili

By Navarre Kerr

Cassie Soriano/Hawkeye

Hawkeye staff

Calories Cholesterol (mg) Sodium (mg) Fiber (g) Iron (mg) Protein (g) Carbohydrates (g) Total Fat (g) Saturated Fat (g)

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Everyone knows about the ongoing battle of the removal of vending machines from schools. By 2009 the law may require schools to get rid of them because of their unhealthy nature. However, has anyone stopped to think about what the alternative is? Some people eat it every day; some, never at all. Just what is the nutritional value in the “healthier alternatives” to the vending machine? Let’s look at the some commonly selected school lunch items.

In one slice of cheese pizza there are 483 calories, almost one quarter of the amount of calories that is recommended to have per day. There are also 1182mg of sodium which is 47 percent of the recommended daily intake. In cholesterol content it contains 38mg, 12 percent of the daily value. On the positive side it contains reasonable amounts of fiber and iron and a significant amount of protein. On the downside, there are 56g of carbohydrates. That is 17 percent of the recommended daily carbohydrates in one food item. The worst aspect of the pizza however is the fat content. It contains 27 percent of the recommended daily total fat and 44 percent of the daily saturated fat intake.

Compared to the pizza, a vending machine Chex Mix is a breath of fresh air. Compared to the pizza’s 483 calories, the Chex Mix only contains 210, a little over 10 percent of the recommended daily caloric intake. It has half as much sodium and 20g fewer carbohydrates. However it doesn’t have as much fiber or iron and a significantly lower amount of protein. Lastly, the Chex Mix contains three times less total fat and eight times less saturated fat. If you want to get more protein, fiber, and iron then choose the pizza but at a high cost in unhealthy ingredients that may drastically outweigh the benefits.

The burrito and chili combination is slightly healthier than the pizza with 362 calories, 18 percent of the daily intake. However it only has four less mg of cholesterol with a total of 34. It has one more gram of iron, but eight less grams of protein. The carbohydrate count is still high with 39g. Lastly, fat is slightly lower than the pizza with 14g of total fat and four grams of saturated fat.

Not completely similar to burritos but a healthy choice none-the-less is a Nature Valley Oats and Honey Bar. It is low in calories with only 180 in the two bar package.

It has no cholesterol and good amounts of fiber and iron.

It has a lot less protein with only with only four grams compared to the burrito’s 16g. However, it has six grams

of iron which is two times more than the burrito contains. The carbohydrate content is still fairly high with 29g, eight percent of the daily value. Lastly it is low in fat with only six grams total and 0.5g saturated. That is one-third percent of the total fat and 16 times less saturated fat than the pizza. If daily intake of protein, iron, and fiber without having to worry about cholesterol, calories, and fat content is the goal, then the nature valley bar is the perfect choice over the burrito.

One of the more popular school lunch choices is the Macho Nachos. It contains only 10 calories less than the pizza slice making it less than 30 calories away from one-fourth of the recommended daily allowance for calories. It also holds 1067mg of sodium, 42 percent of the daily value. It contains basic amounts of fiber and iron and mid range [18g] of protein. It is also very high in carbohydrates with only nine grams less than the pizza.

The worst factor however is the fat content. It contains 23g of total fat, 35 percent of the amount needed in a day and eight grams of saturated fat, just as much as the pizza.

There is a new addition to the vending machines this year, which actually has meat that might compare to the nachos. The new item is the Bumble Bee Chicken Salad with Crackers. It is reasonable in calories with only 20 more than the Chex Mix. However it contains 25mg of cholesterol due to the meat. It contains zero fiber but has a significant amount of iron [eight grams] and good amount of protein [nine grams]. It has the lowest carbohydrates of any of the items with only 22. Also the fat content is lower with 12.5g total fat and 2.5g saturated fat. Compared to the nachos and the pizza the chicken salad and crackers are the healthiest meat option available. With a ready to eat spoon and kit, it is a quick and somewhat healthy way to get substantial food without having to wait in the lunch line.

Nature Valley Bar Calories Cholesterol (mg) Sodium (mg) Fiber (g) Iron (mg) Protein (g) Carbohydrates (g) Total Fat (g) Saturated Fat (g)

180 0 160 2 6 4 29 6 0.5

Macho Nachos

Calories Cholesterol (mg) Sodium (mg) Fiber (g) Iron (mg) Protein (g) Carbohydrates (g) Total Fat (g) Saturated Fat (g)

473 33 1067 5 3 18 47 23 8

Bumble Bee Chicken Salad with Crackers Calories Cholesterol (mg) Sodium (mg) Fiber (g) Iron (mg) Protein (g) Carbohydrates (g) Total Fat (g) Saturated Fat (g)

230 25 600 0 8 9 22 12.5 2.5

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Bruins ruin Hawks’ Homecoming Cascade hands out a 30-7 defeat as Hawks drop to 2-3

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Junior receiver John Hernandez makes a block on a Bruin defender during a Terrace rushing attempt. The Hawks only score came on a Casey Ellersick eight yard run in the second quarter. The Hawks would go on to lose the Homecoming game 30-7.

Hawks struggle against Bruin attack Not a Homecoming game to be remembered

By Kevin Hense Hawkeye staff

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he Hawks walked off the field in major disappointAt the beginning of the second half, the Bruins started ment last Friday night at Edmonds Stadium. After out with the ball on their own 43-yard line, which eventua tough game against Cascade High School, the Hawks ally lead to a touchdown and a two-point conversion after crawled away with a 30-7 loss to the Bruins. burning up about six minutes on the clock. The score was The game started out with the traditional carrying of now 7-23. the game football into the stadium by the MTHS cross The game was at a stalemate until late in the fourth quarcountry team followed shortly by T.J. Sullivan and the ter when the Bruins scored another seven points, and that’s Dynamics singing the National Anthem. Hopes how it ended – 7-30. and spirits were high as the Terrace football team “We did everything well, we just didn’t do “We did everything everything well at the same time,” senior tackle flooded onto the field.

However, Cascade got off to an early lead by well, we just didn’t Jordan Donohue said. “There were errors on scoring a touchdown and converting a two-point do everything well at both sides of the ball.” conversion in the fourth minute of play. The the same time. There Two key players were not playing in Friday’s Hawks tried fighting back but their efforts were were errors on both Homecoming game. Seniors Billy Lechtenberg sides of the ball” and Paul Clingan were unable to play due to stopped and the Bruins scored another touchdown after a 60-yard drive with three minutes left Jordan Donohue injuries. The absence of Lechtenberg in parHawk Lineman in the first quarter. ticular has really hurt the team.

Early in the second quarter, Cascade gave up “Billy not being there has really affected our two turnovers, but the Hawks were unable to do any- defense. He is a vital part of our defense and is probably thing with the ball. Then with six minutes left in the half, one of the best if not the best tackler on the team. We a Cascade fumble set up a perfect scoring opportunity for really need another receiver and Billy could be filling that the Hawks. Terrace took advantage when junior running spot. He is also a really good running back and it wouldn’t back Casey Ellersick ran it in from eight yards out for a hurt to have him in there as well,” Donahue said. touchdown followed by a senior Chaz Dalton’s PAT, makThe Hawks’ next game is against the Shorewood ing the score 7-15 going into halftime.

Thunderbirds, a team that should be a good matchup for During halftime, the Terrace Homecoming court was the Hawks. introduced to the crowd as well as the cheerleaders leadThe last meeting between these two schools resulted in ing everyone in the Supersonic cheer in hopes of inspiring a 35-0 beat-down of the Thunderbirds handed out by the the trailing Hawks.

Hawks.

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It was clear Friday night that the Hawks would not be able to mount a comeback against the Bruins.

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Junior Casey Ellersick darts past Meadowdale defenders in a winning effort against the No. 3 3A team in the state on Oct. 19. Ellersick rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns that lead to a 23-17 victory in overtime.

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Senior captain Michelle Liu competes in the 100-yard breaststroke at Lake Stevens where she placed third. At this particular meet against Lake Stevens, several women had their best performances of the year and many were close to making district qualifying times. Hunter Goncalves has met district time for the 500-yard freestyle and 200-yard freestyle. In the Hawks’ most recent meet against Mariner, the Hawks came away with a victory and Nicole Patrick came in first place in the 500-yard freestyle with a time just under 8 minutes.

Fall sports heat up as season continues

By Derek Giles Sports Editor

Sport

Player Outlook

Writer Outlook keep an eye on

Football

“We basically have to win out to make the playoffs, but we’re not looking past anyone and are focused on Shorewood now.”

- Billy Lechtenberg, senior

The Hawk defense will need to play big in order to give the offense a chance along with getting key players healthy.

Billy Lechtenberg, Derrik Larsen, Percy Anyimah, Nick Deller, Caleb Samuelson, Casey Ellersick, John Paul Pago, Zack Karels

“We have never had this much talent on one team. If we continue to play as a team, playoffs are definitely realistic.” Raechel Pendergraft, junior

The volleyball team has played hard this year and will need to be well prepared for the last stretch of conference games.

Tiffany Staley, Jenna Donohue, Raechel Pendergraft, Leah Lechtenberg

Cross Country

“There are a lot of great runners on the team and as long as we work up to our potential it should be a good season.”

- Robert Yarbrough, senior

As usual the Hawks Cross Country team has had a pretty successful year and it will be up to the talented upperclassmen to keep it going.

Michael Tran, Michael O’Neill, Matt Watson, Robert Yarbrough, Ben Miller, Nina Penner, Victoria Plumage, Ciara Rink

Women’s Soccer

“Our team doesn’t have much experience together but our progress is showing and we should win a few more games.”

- Titi Chikoore, senior

Obviously this season hasn’t quite gone as planned so far but with harder work and confidence, there is a chance of turning the season around.

Titi Chikoore, Becky Bradlee, Ariana Curva, Anna Walters, Teryn Bouche, Ali Christman, Corinne Pingul

“We’ve made a lot of progress this year and we’re all expecting to win a few more matches this year.”

- Chris Raunio, junior

For the strength of the conference, the Hawks have had reasonable success despite a disappointing record. Look for big things from Kim and Muskavage.

Joe Kim, Brett Muskavage, Chris Raunio

“The girls have shown outstanding improvement this year and the team is really supportive which makes it fun.”

-Michelle Liu, senior

Like the girls’ soccer team, inexperience shines but as the season goes on good things are happening and a solid finish should be expected.

Shadee Semana, Michelle Liu

Record: (2-3)

Volleyball Record: (2-3)

Record: (1-7)

Men’s Tennis Record: (3-8)

Women’s Swim Record: (0-5)

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Get to know…

Senior football players

Paul Clingan

Derrik Larsen

Percy Anyimah

6’1” 220 lbs No. 54 Positions: Offensive Line, Defensive Line Personal Goals: “I hope to make our team better as a whole and be an all conference defensive end for the year.”

Team Goals: “It’s a team game, just basically making the team better.”

5’11” 180 lbs No. 19 Positions: Runningback, Defensive Back Personal Goals: “To be a big playmaker on both sides of the ball.”

Team Goals: “To be the first Terrace team to win six games.”

Chaz Dalton

Nick Deller

Billy Lechtenberg

6’1” 190 lbs No. 6 Positions: Kicker Personal Goals: “To be an All-WesCo or even All-Area kicker” Team Goals: “Make it to the playoffs and finish over .500 for the first time in Terrace football history.”

6’0” 205 lbs No. 35 Positions: Running back, Linebacker Personal Goals: “Get a 4.0, go to a private university and hope to get ten tackles a game and five touch downs.”

Team Goals: “Win a playoff game, not lose to Mariner. Win against Cascade at the homecoming game. But overall just try our best.”

6’0” 190 lbs No. 21 Positions: Defensive Back, Wide Receiver Personal Goals: “To make 100 self tackles by the end of the season” and to “Make First Team All-State” Team Goals: “I want to play hard as a team and finish with a record above .500, leaving us somewhere between 6 wins and 4 losses.”

6’1” 190 lbs No. 18 Positions: Defensive Back, Wide Receiver Personal Goals: “Achieve Terrell Owens statistics” Team Goals: “Make it to the playoffs and win a playoff game.”

Fall sports standings Football

Volleyball

WesCo Overall W L W L

WesCo Overall W L W L

Mariner (4A) Jackson (4A) Cascade (4A) Edmonds-Woodway (4A) Kamiak (4A) HAWKS (4A) Shorewood (4A)

Kamiak (4A) Lynnwood (3A) Edmonds-Woodway (4A) Shorewood (4A) HAWKS (4A) Shorecrest (3A) Jackson (4A) Meadowdale (4A) Glacier Peak (3A)

3 0 4 1 2 0 4 1 2 1 3 2 1 1 3 2 1 2 1 4 0 2 2 3 0 3 0 5 as of 10/5/08

0 0 4 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 3 2 0 0 3 2 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 as of510/5/08

Women’s Soccer WesCo Overall W L W L

Men’s Tennis WesCo Overall W L W L

Jackson (4A) Kamiak (4A) Meadowdale (3A) HAWKS (4A) Shorewood (4A) Edmonds-Woodway (4A) Lynnwood (3A) Mariner (4A) Shorecrest (3A)

Jackson (4A) Kamiak (4A) Edmonds-Woodway (4A) Shorewood (4A) Shorecrest (3A) Meadowdale (3A) HAWKS (4A) Glacier Peak (3A) Lynnwood (3A)

1 0 6 1 0 3 1 0 7 1 0 1 1 0 7 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 4

1 3 1 7 0 3 7 7 2

as of 10/5/08

0 0 10 1 0 0 9 2 0 0 8 3 0 0 8 3 0 0 7 4 0 0 6 5 0 0 3 8 0 0 2 9 0 0 2 9

as of 10/5/08