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V.24.04 | 16 December 2008

Pushin’ the plungers

Lunchtime policies designed to protect academic environment for classes

By Amanda Radcliff, Avi Morales and Skyy Sepulveda Guest writers

Although letting students go into the halls during lunches seems like a bad idea because of conflicts it has caused in previous years, having the halls closed is causing problems for some students, too.

Students say they need to “That would be a big help to be able to go to their lockhave the halls open at the ers to get or exchange books. beginning of lunch.”

Some students say they do Tyler Lonergan not have enough time to get senior from their previous class, to their locker, get or exchange books, and go to lunch in just five minutes.

“I am constantly getting yelled at by teachers who catch me in the halls at the beginning of lunch to get out,” freshman Chloe Sharp said.

The halls are closed during lunch because of the fact that there is no supervision. The halls can become messy with food and some classes take place in the closed wings simultaneously with lunch.

“Last year the halls started out being closed during lunch, but by the end of the year, students just went in and out of the halls as they pleased,” sophomore Alexa Chris Keith/Hawkeye Junior Ali Christman and freshman Elle Samuelson race for their student teams and a chance to move on and play Lynnwood in the Jacky said.

The concerns of faculty and staff wanting the halls annual Pursuit of the Power Plunger (PPP). This race took place during the winter sports pep assembly. closed is clashing with the concerns of students who Breaking news need the halls open. Some students suggest that the halls could be open for five to 10 minutes at the beginBitter cold weather forces second late start Graduate’s father casts historic electoral vote ning of lunch so students have time to go to their School was scheduled to start two hours late today for Jafar Siddiqui, father of 2008 graduate Heather Siddiqui, lockers.

Since there are usually a few teachers wandering the second time this week due to ice, snow and subfreezing cast one of the state’s electoral votes for President-elect around lunch, they could possibly supervise the halls temperatures. It’s likely that the rest of the week’s schedule Obama yesterday in Olympia. Siddiqui is thought to be the while students go to their lockers to get or exchange could be affected, too, as a record low of 19 degrees was set first Muslim to cast an electoral ballot in United States hisat SeaTac yesterday. tory. “This is the proudest moment for America,” Siddiqui books.

For the latest updates, go to www.schoolreport.org told the Kitsap Sun. “I can’t tell you how proud I am.”

“That would be a big help to have the halls open at the beginning of lunch,” senior Tyler Lonergan said.

Interhigh introduces Macho Volleyball All four high schools compete, Meadowdale takes crown

By Shahrum Ali News Editor

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Terrace’s Can You Dig It? congratulates their competition in the first ever Edmonds School District Macho Volleyball tournament hosted by Interhigh. Check out full roster details at www.thehawkeye.org

The first annual Interhigh “Macho Volleyball” tournament was held in the Terraceum on Dec. 10.

Macho volleyball Terrace’s is volleyball exclusecond team sively for male students who want Can You to compete in the Dig It? took mini-season and third place tournament. “[The point of in the first Macho Volleyball] ever Macho is to foster friendVolleyball ship with in the tournament four schools with friendly compeheld Dec. tition,” Interhigh 10 in the officer Meghna Terraceum Jaradi said.

The four schools first had school exclusive tournaments, from which two teams were selected to move on to the Interhigh tournament.

Representing Terrace was The

Dominators and Can You Dig It? The Dominators went head to head with the Meadowdale Bruthas and lost 14 to 25.

Team member and senior Jonathan Cheever said that “we didn’t have enough time to practice,” but also commented that “I’m happy I got to do this, no regrets, no disappointment. Hopefully my team will come back next year [without me] and win.”

Terrace’s second team, Can you Dig It?, faced off against the Bomb Squad from Lynnwood High School in round 2.

This time Terrace was able to win.

“We feel great,” said member Corey James. “We had a little scare in the beginning, but we’re working through.”

The Interhigh officers, and their advisors, one of which was Beth Marriott from Meadowdale High School, put on the whole event.

“It’s all about fun and building friendship between the schools,” she said, “We’re now practicing what we’re preaching. I think this will lead to another great Edmonds tradition.”

Students from the Meadowdale’s team

the Flaming Wieners, agreed.

“It was fun, a lot of fun,” Sam Storino said. “I’m glad they’re doing it.”

“For sure, I would come back next year,” team member Jeremy Wentzel said.

In the semi finals, Can You Dig It? lost to Lynnwood’s London 2012 with a score of 14 to 24.

Can You Dig It’s? Billy Lechtenburg echoed a former NFL head coach when reflecting on the tough loss.

“They were who we thought they were, and we let ‘em of the hook,” Lechtenburg said.

Still, the team was optimistic about the chance and had a positive outlook on the event.

“I think it’s awesome,” said senior Caleb Samuelson. “Teams need to prepare better, but ya, I’d definitely do this again.” In their last game, Can You Dig It? took third place against the Wizards of Warrior Place in a close 25 to 24 match.

First place went to Medowdale’s Bruthas.

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news briefs

Teens’ court choices

There may be more options then what first comes to mind when a teen receives a traffic ticket. Teen courts, like Shorecrest High School Teen Court, are popular for traffic violations. In order to transfer from adult court to teen court there are forms to fill out and submit, which are available online or may be mailed. If it is a minor infraction chances are the ticket will be deferred. There is also a $150 administrative fee for the deferral to pay, which is the national average for a speeding ticket, but with a deferral, the ticket will not go on the driver’s record.

When a driver begins the process through teen court he or she must accept a six mouth probationary period, which means in that time period no traffic violation or can be committed.

There are a few prerequisites in order to transfer a ticket to teen court. Admittance to the offense committed, be 16 or 17, cannot have had any other tickets, and cannot have been to youth court for a traffic violation before. There is a six-month probation period, where the teen can’t get any tickets in that period of time or they will be held accountable for both the first ticket and second offense.

In order to take the ticket to Shorecrest High School Teen Court there is a requirement of residency in Lake Forest Park. There is a $30 fee to transfer the ticket from regular court to teen court.

The deferral can also be requested by mail and e-mail. And if there are financial problems, where the ticket cannot be paid for, there are payment plans; but they do cost another $10 to set up.

In the end for the deferral of a ticket will end up being around one hundred and eighty dollars, but money will be saved on insurance with no tickets on record.

Currently, there is no such option for teens living in Mountlake Terrace.

Annual safety reminder

Annually, some time around Thanksgiving, the Mountlake Terrace Fire Department visits Terrace for a check up on the school’s safety as related to fire safety. The fire staff will usually check on such things as the placement of extension cords, whether alarms work, etc.

Principal Greg Schwab said the annual checks are a good for the school. “I appreciate it, and it serves as a good remind for us,” he said.

After the annual check up, a lengthy report is handed to the school containing a list of improvements. “We need to be ready and do our job,” said Schwab.

Lynnwood votes to upgrade city’s recreation center Lynnwood City Council approved a $22 million plan to refurbish and expand the Lynnwood Recreation Center making it the most expensive project in the city’s history.

The plan will be paid through taxes and fees including a 3 percent tax increase on cell phones, pages and telephones to take start in 2009 and a 6 percent solid waste utility tax to start at the beginning of 2010.

The rebuilding and refurbishing will take place in two phases. The first of which will be of the aquatics area that includes a new warm-water pool, lap pool, and hydrotherapy pool. The process is expected to be completed in late 2010 and until then the pool will be closed. Meanwhile, recreational programs will be moved to other locations.

The second phase includes a new senior center and is expected to be finished later in 2013.

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Wii be Jammin’ again Jam Session hoops it up for a 15th year

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Senior Ryan Sells won the slam dunk competition, a traditional part of Jam Session, with an impressive jam off a high bounce. Senior Karsten Strieby looks on.

By Jessica Lim Hawkeye staff

For the past 15 years at Mountlake Terrace High School, Jam Session has rolled around, and this year it took place on Nov. 25.

Like every year, the Hawkeye produces this charity fundraiser. In addition to collecting canned food donation from the guests, this year a blanket drive was also introduced.

This year’s theme was “Wii be Jammin’.”

Jam Session traditionally features the men’s and women’s basketball teams’ intra-squad scrimmages. This year, the white jersey team won for girls and grey jersey team won for boys.

During Jam Session there was also

the 3-point shoot-out. Senior Craig Estrada and sophomore Mindy James won with the most 3 pointers in 30 seconds. Estrada won overall beating James.

There was also the slam-dunk competition that was won by senior Ryan Sells.

Jam Session also featured the Hip Hop team, Theater Sports, Cheerleaders, Breakers, games and competitions.

Hip hop, Cheerleaders, and the Breakers all are different forms of dance at MTHS and each dance team had a performance at Jam Session. Theater sports being outside the box with their creative ‘Arms Debate’ – where two people are debating on a topic, but they have two other people be their arms instead of using their own. They did

a second show for the audience called ‘Slow Motion Commentator’ – this is where two people are doing a daily routine in slow motion and two other people are the object of which they do the routine upon.

For the main attraction, two Wii “expert” audience members – Laura Glasgow and Joseph Muriekes – were asked to come down and help men’s basketball head coach Nalin Sood and Principal Greg Schwab duel in Wii Boxing. Sood stood victorious over Schwab.

Freshman Mikaela Michalsen said she really enjoyed “the general aura of the night.”

Each participant of any contest received a Jam Session XV T-Shirt.

Prizes differed from a variety of things; gift cards, movie posters, Jam Session T-shirts, a gift baskets to Retrofit, hair supplies from Mia and Maxx and 16 hours of free tutoring form the Tutoring Club in Lake Forrest Park.

Some T-shirts were also shot into the audience with a giant sling-shot, and a few of the shirts were passed out – including some from previous Jam Sessions.

The DJ from radio station C89.5 FM was not able to perform at the event.

Instead, the Hawkeye provided a back up music system.

Also, this year, junior Ariana DeBoo sang the National Anthem.

Due to this year’s theme, Jam Session also had their ‘Couch Potato Corner’, where audience members could come and sit on a couch, watch the games or play Wii.

Sports policy flaw?

Some suggest changes be made to reflect spirit of code

By Shahrum Ali News Editor

According to the Edmonds School District Code 7385-R1, students must follow a certain code of conduct when participating in an extracurricular activity, and are expected to abide by the consequences if broken. When students are filling out the Athletic Clearance for Single-Sport Season (AD-1HS) form, they are expected to “understand that [they] may lose my privilege of participation…for an entire season or longer if…possess, use, or traffic in drugs, alcohol, or tobacco; or place…in presence of, or remain in the vicinity of… such substances prohibited by criminal law; or engage in behavior that enables others to illegally use such substances…” Some are concerned about the commitment of the contract, especially the clause saying “an entire season.” Theoretically, one athlete could choose to disobey the code off-season, perhaps by involving themselves with illegal substances, and still come back as an athlete the next season. Some have shown apprehension about this.

“I think having a policy as defined by our school board is difficult to uphold and make correct choices,” Julie Schwab, a former coach and staff member, said. “I really think that if we’re up holding laws, then it doesn’t matter in season or not, your always recognized as a student athlete.”

Kim “Stew” Stewart, in charge of

Terrace activities and athletics, said bluntly “If you’re not in season, we have no jurisdiction [to enforce the code].”

Stewart did say that “people who are dedicated to their activity or sport and are truly committed to their sport wouldn’t partake in those activities.”

Assistant Principal Erin Murphy, the administrator in charge of sports and activities, said, “These [codes] are something we’d like you to believe in.

After all, school policies are there to provide a safer environment for all students.”

“These [codes] are something we’d like you to believe in. After all, school policies are there to provide a safer environment for all students.”

Erin Murphy

Assistant Principal

Coaches also agree to the policy, but emphasize to make healthy personal choices.

“I think it’s more of a personal standard,” cheer coach Christy Jenson said.

“But I would hope that an athlete would have a personal responsibility.

We take the title of ‘cheerleader’ seriously and set high standards for the girls.”

Men’s basketball head coach Nalin Sood said he believes that the rules are put in place for a reason. “The stan-

dards that we set for a season or two aren’t just rules for the sake of rules,” he said. “They’re life skills. I’ve been in their shoes as a former athlete here.

Your activity can speak volumes about you. If you can’t follow common sense, then wait till you grow up.”

Women’s basketball head coach David Brophy agrees: “The goals of the rules are to promote life long healthy decisions,” he said but added that “if students are going to be dedicated for a sport three to four months during a season, then you should be dedicated for all 12 months.”

Generally, athletes agreed with this unstated 12-month rule, but still assert that it is a personal choice to do what they feel like during the off-season.

Titi Chikoore, who plays soccer, basketball, and track said, “You should stay on the code all year. It’s personal, but it’s going to affect their next season.”

She also added “It [enforcing the code off-season] shouldn’t be up to the district.”

Kaitlyn Bosek, who plays soccer and track, simply said, “You’re screwing your self over.”

“Improvement happens in the off season,” agrees Paul Clingan, who plays football, basketball, and baseball.

Caleb Samuelson, who plays football and wrestles added, “I think if you do choose to do stupid stuff, you setting a bad examples for the rest of the kids and your peers.”

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California’s Prop 8 sparks Capitol Hill protest

By Holly Irons

Pastor David Strong, Craig Darling, Trace Peters, Wendy Reynolds, and Rabi Michael In a sea of bright colors and odd shaped Latz. picket signs saying “love, not h8”, close to As was stated by Charlene Strong, “almost a thousand people crammed together in 1,138 rights were stripped from partners in Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill in Seattle California. Most people just thought they on Nov. 15. were banning gay marriage, but they didn’t The Anti-Proposition 8 Rally, brought understand that the fine-print and the together by Seattle Central Community bill itself held so much that partners were College student Kyler Powell, was a march stripped of almost every right known for through Seattle’s Capitol Hill area down couples.” to Westlake Center to protest California’s Mayor Greg Nickels also found it to be “a newly passed Proposition 8, a bill banning hateful measure that shouldn’t have been same sex marriage. on the ballot.” In an effort to “promote Supporters of same sex marriage found equality for everyone in the Seattle area”, this to be a loss of civil rights, while sup- Nickels stated that in Seattle city limits, porters of Prop 8 viewed it as a change Nov. 15 would now be Marriage Equality back to how marriage should truly be.

Day. Powell’s reason for creating the rally was Senator Joe McDermott, an “out-of-theto stand up for peocloset” Senator, statple he felt had been ed: “Back when I first “I’m gay, yes, but I’m also part of the Church got into politics, the wronged.

“I’m gay, yes, but I’m of Latter-day Saints. I found it to be the worst one thing you could also part of the Church thing ever when I heard that $20 million was do was be honest of Latter-day Saints. raised in churches around the United States about your sexuality. just to be sent to California to be used in I found it to be the Today, the one thing support of Prop. 8.” worst thing ever when I you can do is be honKyler Powell heard that $20 million est about your rights.”

Initiator of the anti-prop. 8 rally was raised in churchBen Vogt also said es around the United what most signs were States just to be sent to stating at the rally: California to be used in support of Prop. “We should change laws of church to the 8,” Powell stated on his Facebook blog laws of man. Our forefathers made a point three weeks ago. Powell wasn’t the only one of stating the separation of church and with an opinion. state, yet here we are, having to fight a time Speakers for the rally included King when church and state came together.”

County Executive Ron Sims, State Senator Rabbi Michael Latz also stated his reason Ed Murray, State Senator Joe McDermott, for being there “was not in spite of religion, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, Representative but because of it. I’m standing up for my Jamie Pedersen, City Council member Sally rights against bigotry and narrow-mindedClark, Connie Watts – ERW Executive ness. Let’s all keep going.” Rabbi Latz said Director, Ben Vogt, Charlene Strong, he felt that the measure was something

Hawkeye staff

Sno-Isle libraries in danger?

By April Katowitz Hawkeye staff

As of late, rumors have been circling around the Terrace community that the Sno-Isle Library has been running low on funds, due to the low economy.

Though no factual information regarding this topic has yet been released, the threat would be a letdown to the city.

Many families go to many Sno-Isle sponsored events to spend time with the children, as well as teens that go the movie and game nights at the Mountlake Terrace Library.

The Children’s Story Time events are popular with the parents, as it allows their kids to be social and also have family time. The library also holds contests for young readers year round, iPods and

laptops as prizes.

Computers may also be used to help students when they need to print work.

Some also may have no Internet access at home, making the library an excellent alternative.

With reduced funding, however, the library may have to put a stricter limit on the pages you may print for free every day.

Other communities such as Brier, Lynnwood and Edmonds will also suffer their own personal losses. Everyone will have to possibly deal with a lower selection of books at all libraries.

This could, and more than likely will, affect the students of Mountlake Terrace High, and many other schools in the area.

Voters approve right to die

By Root Debesay Hawkeye staff

Initiative 1000, a hotly debated and controversial measure, was passed last month. Initiative 1000 allows the mentally qualified, terminally ill adults to make a legal choice to request and selfadminister a lethal overdose of medication, verified by two physicians.

Reasons for the overdose option and the rule of two is because ill and vulnerable people could be pressured to “choose” a fatal drug overdose rather than be given the health care and support they need, perhaps due to a financial burden, according to backers.

According to Ballotpedia.org and the Washington Initiative 1000 (2008), Washington state legalized the initiative by 58 percent of voters.

This initiative is for patients who are 18 or older and they must be Washington residents. They must also be terminally ill with less than six months to live and must be informed of all other options including pain medications and hospice care.

Patients are encouraged to discuss the decision with their family, but the law doesn’t specifically require this.

There is a 15-day waiting period between the first oral request and a written request followed by a 48-hour waiting period before the prescription.

Two independent witnesses must sign the written request, at least one of whom is not related to the patient or employed by the health care facility.

The patient may change his or her mind at any time and rescind the request.

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Protestors march at Capitol Hill to show their disappointment at the newly passed Proposition 8 that passed in California.

that shouldn’t have been passed due to the fact that it did not prove love for everyone, but hate against homosexual partners.

As also stated by David Strong, “The Bible states to love everyone, yet here we are, creating more tension than anything else.”

On the other side of the spectrum, six religious anti-gay groups at the Westlake Center Rally were standing inside the masses of pickets, screaming and yelling that anti-prop 8 supporters would go to hell due to their lifestyle choices.

Only one of these men took the time and effort of not screaming above the crowd, but to listen to their questions, then answer as best as he could.

When a woman in the crowd asked him

where it said in the Bible that woman should not lay with another woman, the man simply stated that there is not a scripture that says that.

The five other groups, when faced with the same question, stated a quote about a pit of fire.

Churches always have had the choice in not performing a marriage ceremony for any reason.

Newsweek also covered a story on samesex marriage and how supporters of Proposition 8 have the choice of letting partners truly in love be married, or have the opposing choice of letting them perform fornication instead. Most churches find this to be a greater sin than homosexuality, the articles said.

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Class colors

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hey have made our school what it is today we see our fellow classmates supporting the same thing we are and for one day it doesn’t matter who your friends with because when your class year is called out you and your section are screaming for it. Class colors are definitely a thumbs up. ~ Devyn Cox

Stolen signs

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n Dec. 5, the Freedom From Religion Foundation co-founder posted a sign on Washington state’s capital building. This sign launched a political debate about religion and the holidays. The sign read, “...Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens the heart, and enslaves the mind.” Within an hour the plaque was stolen.

While some disagree with the statement that the sign made, People should have the right to peaceably state their opinion. No one should throw away another religion, or lack of religion’s symbols of faith. The holidays are about cheer, not political strife. Thumbs down for sign thieves. ~ Samantha Barker

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Pass privileges too exclusive

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igh food prices and long lines have caused many students at Terrace to search for alternative dining during lunchtime.

With the current off campus pass system we have in place, there are two main passes that students can use to get food outside of school, the off campus pass and the Senior Privilege Pass.

The off campus pass is for all grade levels based on the previous semester. Freshmen must wait until second semester to apply and all students must have less than six absences and no failing classes as well as a few other requirements. The pass simply allows them to walk off campus during lunch. The Privilege pass is for seniors who meet the same requirements as everyone else, but can drive off campus at any time.

This does not affect freshman and sophomores, who are usually are just beginning to drive, but why should juniors not be allowed to drive off campus as well? Principal Greg Schwab said, “[The senior privilege pass] should be a reward for doing well at school and staying out of trouble. It’s a way to try to recognize students who try to do things correctly.” If seniors are going to be given so much more freedom because they are a year older, then they should at least be held to a higher standard than someone getting a basic off campus pass.

Many juniors pay to park in the school parking lot and are taking advanced senior level classes. Hypothetically a junior could be a licensed driver in multiple senior classes and still have to walk off campus for lunch while the senior, who parks next to them and is in the same classes, could drive.

Obviously the current system is understandably in place for liability purposes, but if there are going to be such drastically different privileges for people who are only one year apart, then the standards should be different as well. Why should juniors take advanced classes or pay for parking if they will not be given the same privileges as seniors who do the same?

The Hawkeye staff editorial represents the views of the Executive Council

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Perilously politically correct Political correctness sucking the fun out of the holiday season

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s Dr. Seuss has said in “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” “And the Grinch, with his Grinch feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons, it came without tags.

It came without packages, boxes, or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled ‘till his puzzler was sore.

Then the Grinch thought Joan Tran of something he hadn’t Hawkeye staff before. What if Christmas, he thought, didn’t come from a store? What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?”

The Grinch understood that Christmas is not just a word. He even knew that it could not be bought it stores. This has not been the case these past years here in the United States. Our nation has been bombarded by political correctness; our desire to prevent offending others is growing. Instead of calling a person a “garbage man or woman,” one would say “sanitation worker.” Although these terms sound much kinder than otherwise, names don’t change reality.

Political correctness censors a person from truly expressing themselves to protect the minority, and with that it restricts the language people can use.

One of the biggest controversial examples is saying “Happy Holidays” instead of saying “Merry Christmas.” As a majority, avoid saying “Merry Christmas,” because it feels like one is oppressing the minority. But because of this, our holiday spirits are hindered and unshared with others whom celebrate other holidays, and therefore, not recognizing other cultures by saying “Happy Holidays.”

Of the 100 students surveyed here at MTHS, 95 students celebrate Christmas, two students celebrate Eid, three students celebrate no winter holidays, and none surveyed celebrated Hanukah and Kwanzaa.

Though this is not a scientific study of students here at MTHS, it is clear to see that the majority

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celebrate Christmas.

These 95 students will be wishing their peers a “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Eid” this holiday season. However, if they knew the person does not celebrate the same holiday, 76 of the 100 students would say “Happy Holidays” instead. This result shows that for every four students, three would say “Happy Holidays.” The reason is because they are afraid of offending the person.

This brings up another question. What would it look like many years from now here in United States, when more and more immigrants come to America from the four corners of the world? These immigrants with their own holidays and culture— would we, say “Happy Holidays” as to not offend them? Would more and more Americans say “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas” or other specific holiday greetings?

Political correctness is using terms that would not alienate anyone outside of the majority. It is affecting our way of celebrating holidays, stifling it, to make sure no one feels upset. It turn, it makes people say “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas” and “holiday tree” instead of “Christmas tree.”

Why are we limiting our holiday spirits when as mentioned, names do not change reality?

The United States of America, full of culturally diverse citizens, should respect the many cultures.

That does not mean they should go about and be politically correct.

It means that they should not avoid the cultures present in America by saying, “Happy Holidays.”

Americans should be proud to say their holiday greetings, proud to know that United is not just of one culture but of many cultures that make the United States.

By being able to say, “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Hanukah” or others, people are not excluding another individual. They are saying this nation is made up of many people that come from different backgrounds, and they take pride in that. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.

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16 December 2008

The principal’s corner

Administrators working on improvements S

o you have probably noticed by now that we have been asking you a lot of questions in advisories lately.

We have focused specifically on responses to the Student Survey that we administered last spring. One of our goals has been to try and do something with the information besides gather it, analyze it and then put it in a box along with the hundreds of other surveys students have taken over the Greg Schwab Principal years. A big thank you goes out to Assistant Principal, Erin Murphy and ASB Coordinator, Kim Stewart who have really helped to coordinate the efforts of members of ASB this fall in trying to get a deeper understanding of the student responses. Based on the work of these students and staff, we have spent time talking to all of you in Advisories and we now have some tangible things we have identified as areas to address in order to help make MTHS a better place for everyone.

That is really what is motivating us to do this work. I really feel it is important to respond to what you are all telling would help make your school experience more positive. It all supports our end goal of making MTHS a place where all students can feel connected, supported, and successful as

“I really feel it is important to respond to what you are telling would help make your school experience more positive.” students, and more importantly, as people.

So what has surfaced from the work this fall? We have identified two specific areas to work on. First, you told us that we need to do some more work with harassment and bullying as many of you feel that this is a problem for us.

We appreciate knowing this because you are the ones who have experienced this and you gave us some very concrete things we can do to try and help with this. As adults in the school, we have a responsibility to try and help with these kinds of behaviors when we see them. Sometimes it is hard to know how or what to do when we encounter this kind of behavior, but it is something we will work on to try and help make this a safer place for everyone. However, I also think that students can play a huge role in helping to stop these negative behaviors. I have seen firsthand how capable students are of standing up to poor treatment of other students.

It happens more frequently than any of us may realize but more students need to be willing to step in and stop namecalling, taunting, and teasing when they see it or hear it. It may be easier to just laugh and go along with the crowd, but it is not right and you have told us that you see it as a problem here. So let’s all commit to doing something about it, because this is our school and we can influence how we

a word from your asb officers

will treat each other. I encourage us all to make the influence positive.

Second, you told us we need to do work on making school a more positive place to be as many of you reported that you don’t enjoy coming to school. This one is a little bit tougher to address and we may need to do some more work on this one to better understand what it is that students have reported that makes school not as positive as they would like it to be. I would ask you to think about this more and try to be more specific about what it is we can all do to help students feel more positive about their school experience. Feedback like “teachers need to be nicer” or “staff just needs to chill” is hard to respond to because those are really subjective statements. They are your opinions and while your opinions are valid, it just is hard to know what to do with these kinds of statements. What specific things can staff members here do to make your experience more positive? What specific kinds of things can administration do to make your experience here more positive? Having some concrete things to share and work on would make this information more useful to us.

I want to thank you all for participating in this work. Your input is really critical as we work to improve ourselves as a school and a community.

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ey guys! Nice job to everyone for bringing in those cans during the canned food drive! It was really awesome that so many people took the time out of their day to collect cans to donate. I know that the food bank really appreciates all of the food that they received.

The new sports season has started, and they are looking for some support.

Girls basketball games are usually every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and Boys basketball also plays most Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Wrestling is a great spectator sport; check them out on Whitney Gretch ASB Public Relations Officer most Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Finally, Boys Swim has meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All of these teams would love to see you at a game!

After the break, we’ll have a lot going on; there will be everything from a new play opening (Shakespeare!) to the Martin Luther King Jr. assembly and, of course, finals!

Don’t be afraid to check out something you’ve never seen before, for example a Hi-Q match. Well, that’s all I have for now. Have a great break, and stay safe!

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Dear Editor:

I love my school very much and I love the people that I have met while being here, but I don’t think that it’s any secret that not all students feel the same way. The administration took a survey of how the students felt and how the school could improve, but it takes more than asking questions; the students want to know that our ideas are being considered and something is being done about them. If the administration told us what was being done about our complaints instead of just taking them down, the students would feel more proud and happy to be at Terrace.

It’s not all the administration I’m talking about; most of my teachers have always listened to all my experiences, but a few of the administration laughed or acted condescending when friends and I had a serious problem. This too needs to stop. Why would anyone believe that a teacher or administrator is on their side if they are sarcastic, condescending, and joking about that problem? More than that, they act like any little offense is spitting on them or

something; if in the morning students are running a little late to first period or tutorial, don’t scream at them. That isn’t helping the situation. Just give them time to get whatever they are getting from the vending machines and leave it at that; most of the time whatever they are getting from the machines is that students breakfast for the day, and most of the time they are going to a class, the library or the HUB after getting breakfast so just leave it alone. The more that the students are yelled at the more time they are going to take getting to class just to annoy you because the administrators have annoyed them.

So, this is a call to the administrators who maybe haven’t taken students problems seriously enough to do something about them and to the students: teachers and administrators are not out to ruin our lives, they are trying to do their jobs. If both parties try to be more involved and communicate more, then our school will become a better place for everyone.

Sarah Cordova junior

Hawk Talk Q: What time era would you like to live in?

Najae Stevenson freshman

“The ’60s because I like the style and Marilyn Monroe.”

Samiyah Toppin

Sue Vansenus

Levi Suryan

Jennifer Walrath

“The ’80s because I like the style of clothing.”

“I really enjoyed the ’60s because the music was awesome.”

“The ’60s because it was probably the most exciting time.”

“The ’20s because it was a simpler time.”

sophomore

BECCA Officer

junior

senior

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Technology

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Top 10 Tech Gifts for the Holidays

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By Amanda Lockleer Technology Editor

Flip Video

The Flip Video camera shoots at 640x480 resolution at 30 frames per second using only two AA batteries. This easy to use camera fits in the palm of your hand and gives you up to 60 minutes of video.

The Flip Video comes with a TV connector cable, wrist strap, and a carrying case that provides safe carrying during travel. This is an ideal gift for the holidays for all ages and is incredibly easy to use! Price: $100 to $230

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Guitar Hero World Tour

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Blackberry Storm

Guitar Hero World Tour is the fourth installment in the series of games that allow you to play guitar along with some of your favorite artists. Guitar Hero World Tour includes an even sleeker guitar, microphone, the game itself, as well as an authentic drum kit that lets everyone get involved. This is a perfect gift for any anyone, including teenagers and adults who enjoy listening to the hottest bands with the added bonus of playing along. Price: $190

The newest Blackberry, the Blackberry Storm, hit stores Nov. 21.

The phone allows Internet access and e-mail, has a 3.2 mega-pixel camera, built in GPS navigation, and is Bluetooth compatible. The phone comes with a 8GB microSD memory card, giving you the ability to upload pictures and music as soon as you get it. Out of the 12 touch screen phones that are available through Verizon, the Blackberry Storm sold out within 30 minutes of its release, in many local stores. Tired of your old phone? Know someone else who is ready for the change? The new Blackberry Storm is great for the busy bee of the family, or the always-on-the-go teenagers. Price: $499 for just the phone (without changing or upgrading plan). If you already have Verizon, the cost to get a renewed 2-year contract would be $199 after the mail-in rebate.

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Wii Fit

After several successful years with the release of Nintendo Wii, Nintendo has released a newer product sure to win over the families.

The Wii Fit is a board that sits on the floor in your living room or, if you wish to stow it elsewhere, in a drawer. The Wii Fit is sold separately from the Wii, but does come with a very interactive game that lets you choose from aerobics, balance games, yoga, or strength training. Beating different levels of difficulty allows the play of more mini games. The Wii Fit is a great gift for anyone in the family who enjoys video games, or is looking for a fun way to burn off those extra calories. Price: (depending on the store) starts at $50.

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Nikon Coolpix & Photo Printer

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iTunes Gift Card

Wireless Headphones

If you or you someone you know is a runner, exercise fanatic, or loves to listen to music, then there is something new just for you.

From the guys that made your big, old, and chunky headphones, they bring you wireless noise canceling headphones. This product is as easy as plugging in your regular headphones, with the added bonus of being cordless. Though it is a little pricey, just think about how much easier it would be to go on your morning jog without the swinging cord. Price: starts at $500.

The Nikon Coolpix camera shoots at 8.0 megapixles resolution, and is able to compensate for the effects of camera shake to allow even clearer pictures without having to worry about that slight movement. If you plan on purchasing a camera of any kind for the holidays, buying a matching photo printer will make those “Kodak moments� more special without the long wait. Printer brands vary, and you do not [usually] have to use the same brand as your camera. Price: Nikon Coolpix starting at $119.00 Photo printer starting at $80.

If you are one of those people who loves music or just got someone you know the latest iPod, why not pair it with a music gift card? iTunes, for example, produces gift cards that can be bought at your local grocery store and can rack up to $100 in price. This is an ideal gift, or stocking stuffer, for the music lovers of today that want easy access to their favorite music via iTunes. Price: varies

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Tech Talk

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Livescribe Pulse Smartpen

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USB Soda Cooler

New Google Maps feature

For teenagers, employers, and even college students, the makers of the Fly Pen, released in 2005 have created a new and improved way to keep track of things. The Livescribe Pulse Smartpen is not like most pens, in that it records lectures, what is said in a meeting, or whatever else you want to record while you take notes on the special Livescribe paper (included). Not only does the pen record it, but when you get home and forget what was said at a certain time during the lecture, simply go back to your notes, tap on the exact place in your notes where you forgot and the Smartpen rewinds the recording to the time you took those exact notes and plays back that exact part of the lecture. When you’re done for the day, simply plug the pen into the dock (included) and view your notes and audio on the computer. Price: for a 1GB memory (100hrs. of audio) $149.00

Have you ever found yourself wishing for a way to keep your beverages cold while working on the computer? If so, then a USB cooler might be the way to go. Plug the cooler into the USB computer drive and put your drink into the handy cup holder while surfing the web.These mini coolers are 5.5in. long by 3.25in. wide and works with every computer with a USB port. Great for those who pull all-nighters or like to keep their beverage cold while typing that A.P. English essay. Price: $19.95

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Digital Photo Frame

For those with more photos than frames, display your memories on the modern picture frame. Just insert a memory/digital card and watch a slideshow of your pictures with print like quality on the screen. No computer necessary.

Prices: between $50 and $200 (depending on size).

Courtesy of Google Maps

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you could go anywhere you wanted to, with just a click of a button?

Well, that is now possible with G o o g l e ’s most intriJake Anderson cate appliHawkeye staff cation yet, Google Earth. With this application, anyone with access to the internet is able to travel the globe

Photo Illustration by Devyn Cox/Hawkeye

No service again?

How the major brands stack up

By Devyn Cox Hawkeye staff

Almost everyone has a cell phone, and of course everybody gets annoyed when that little service indicator on the screen gets reduced to the smallest bar.

Then comes the panic. “What do I do?

I’m on the phone with my mom and I’m losing service!”

There are several unusual ways people claim solve this problem such as putting the cell phone near binder rings, shaking it, yelling at it, dropping it and then catching it before it hits the ground and, the most odd, sticking the cell phone beneath their chin. According to representatives from Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile none of these methods should work, especially placing the phone beneath one’s chin unless as pointed out by an AT&T

employee, “You have an antenna coming out of your chin.”

A cell phone is essentially a radio. It receives a signal from a cell tower that connects the cell to the tower, which makes a call possible.

So what is the best way to get a signal in a dead zone? Frustratingly, a cell tower signal is blocked by walls, trees, and basically anything tall. Therefore, when in a building such as MTHS the reception would be near a window where the signal isn’t blocked. Sadly this ultra basic method is the only way to get a better signal with both AT&T and Verizon. However, T-mobile customers can actually buy a package for home so that when using a cell phone at home the call goes though the Internet as VoIP instead of as a signal from the cell tower that can be blocked by obstructions.

to almost wherever they would like to go. All it takes is a few clicks of the mouse. The best part about it is that Google Earth is free to use. All you have to do is go to earth.google.com, and download the application.

There is another Google Earth application which will take you further into your searching experiences but also carries a lofty price tag of $400. This costly downloadable application not only allows more places to be viewed in greater detail, but provides more useful

features.

For example, if you stop your cursor over a building or a point of interest it will be highlighted in purple, at which point, clicking the object will display a table with useful information on location, amenities, etc.

Google Earth is an astounding application that exceeded my expectations for a program of its kind. As Google continues to grow and innovate, we can only wonder what they will think of next.

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Key Club begins toy drive

By April Katowitz Hawkeye staff

By now, you have probably heard of it, or maybe you are a part of it; for those who do not fall into these two categories, you are probably wondering, “What is Key Club?”

Key Club is a group of people who want to help others who are less fortunate. The MTHS club is overseen by health teacher Kimberly Nelson and is purely dedicated to helping those less fortunate through projects like the Toy Drive, which is going on right now.

One of the upcoming projects of the club is called the “Heifer Project.” A heifer is a female cow, so this may seem like an odd name for a project, but it is appropriate. This is going to be the biggest project of the whole year. Key Club will be working with the Heifer Organization to provide people in poor countries with cows or other animals. It may sound a little odd, but a single cow can be used or sold for food, milk, and even leather, which will clothe the people and keep them warm.

Currently the group is focusing on the hoiday season. For Christmas, the Key Club will be going to

the Lynnwood Convention Center to do small projects such as gift wrapping and supporting a family’s Christmas.

The latest project they completed involved local retirement homes. The club donated money and clothes to help senior citizens.

“The reason for joining Key Club,” said Rachael Pendergraft, the student leader of Key Club, “is different for everyone. For me personally, I can’t really be happy until I know I have helped someone in need.”

The reason is indeed different for every individual person. “Some,” said Pendergraft, “join Key Club do it for the[ir] resume, others do it because they have struggled themselves, and know how it feels to be less able than others.”

Key Club is dedicating themselves to the benefit of those in need. “There is no money involved, but it does look good on resumes,” says Pendergraft, “Key Cub is more personal than anything, and is all about helping others.”

Joining is simple. All that you need to do is go to a meeting. Just sign in with Rachael, and she will get you started. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in room 135. The club is always accepting new members.

Kevin Hense / Hawkeye

Food Drive is a huge success

By Navarre Kerr Hawkeye staff

Colin Diltz /Hawkeye alumnus

From the top down: A single can sits, one of the more than 16,000 that Terrace collected. The Mountlake Terrace Food Bank helps 175-200 families get food every Tuesday. Some of the pastries and sweets that the food bank picked up from local businesses. Two volunteers help unload a truckload of food which will then be sorted and handed out.

This year MTHS collected 16,444 cans of food for the Mountlake Terrace Food Bank. For the past five years the school has collected more than 15,000 cans each year. This year was the first time more than one class collected over than 1,000 cans. Each year the class that brings in the most cans receives a McDonald’s breakfast.

Four classes were awarded breakfast this year with Mark Burbank’s, Jeannie Brzovic’s, and Dan Falk’s class collecting more than 2,000 cans and Kimberly Nelson’s class collecting more than 4,000.

According to Rev. Richard Gibson the current state of the local economy has made it difficult for individuals and families to donate during this holiday season. The Mountlake Terrace Food Bank, which has been open since 1971, depends on donations from schools, churches, and local businesses to provide for those in need.

They also receive day-old produce from grocery stores, shipments from Northwest Harvest, and well as sweets from Starbucks, but donations are primarliy what keep th Mountlake Terrace Food Bank running.

The food bank serves around 175-200 families every Tuesday. “The majority are families with children who aren’t making it with their income,” said Gibson. Others that rely on the food bank are the elderly, who are on fixed income, and immigrants attempting to get a stable hold on their lives.

Gibson explained that the food bank is run with very open and helping policies. “We freely receive and freely give,” said Gibson. The food bank is run by a no-ques-

tions asked policy, which means anyone in need can go pick up food with no questions about their situation or need for food except proof of residence.

There are prepared boxes for each family based on size and everyone goes through a line and picks up weekly needs.

The food bank is also currently receiving additional help during the holidays from MTHS as well as other organizations and people. Three local cities, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Edmonds, have collectively spent $10,000 since September on food for the Food Bank. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation said Dec. 11 that they will give a $1.4 million grant to the Pacific Northwest food banks.

There are several streets decorated with lights in Mountlake Terrace that collect donations for food banks such as Brier Lights on 228th Place.

The holidays are one of the worst times for those in need of food especially with recent nationwide financial trouble. However, with MTHS’s enormous contribution as well as others ranging from local neighbors all the way up to Bill Gates, hungry families will be able to have a meal on their tables.

Even though the food drive has come to an end at school, there are still many opportunities to help.

This can be done by volunteering, or by giving cans or a few extra dollars to people collecting donations at the major Christmas light streets all throughout Mountlake Terrace or directly to the food bank.

Vanessa Chea / Hawkeye

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Lively cast, colorful costumes entertain Annual production plays for two weekends of appreciative audiences

The full cast dances to one of the many lively songs featured in MTHS’s drama department’s production of “Once Upon a Mattress.

By Alisha Evich Hawkeye staff

MTHS’s “Once Upon a Mattress” opened Dec. 5 and ran for two weekends. Based on the classic fairytale “The Princess and the Pea,” “Once Upon a Mattress” had some incredible twists. The opening act had junior, Alan Garcia, coming out on stage playing the role of the Minstrel, singing a song about the old folktale of “Princess and the Pea.” Then a wizard performed by senior Max Watson, questioning one of the princesses in order to find if she would make a suitable wife for the Prince Dauntless.

The costumes were medieval in style and very colorful. The play is set in Europe during the 1700s where kings and queens ruled. The whole play takes place in the various rooms of the castle.

Prince Dauntless, a youthful royal and dependent on his mother, played by junior Gabe Much, was in search for a princess who would be chosen by and approved by the Queen Aggravain, played by senior Danielle King.

The play had a bit of a soap opera feel to it. In the first scene, we witness the relationship between Lady Larken, played by senior Tiffany Weight, and Sir Henry, performed by senior Joel Jewett. After the questioning scene with the final princess had passed, Lady Larken and

Sir Henry met and Sir Henry found out that Lady Larken was pregnant. Then Sir Henry decides to go search for a new princess for Dauntless to marry so that he can then marry Lady Larken and gain a higher status in society.

With the Queen’s approval to go search, he returns three weeks later, bringing Princess Winnifred, played by junior Jessica Weight. In her song she sings about being shy, but we see that she is completely the opposite. She has a witty, impatient, hardworking personality. Dauntless falls madly in love with her from the start.

The Queen however, has a different perspective on the whole princess situation since Winnifred doesn’t appear to have many lady-like characteristics and therefore is unsuitable for her son to marry. So, in order to find out if Princess Winnifred is a real princess, she draws out a test, placing 20 mattresses on top of one another with a tiny pea at the bottom. If Princess Winnifred sleeps like a baby, she is not a real princess and the search for a true princess is still in motion. However, if she doesn’t sleep at all, then Dauntless gets to marry Princess Winnifred. To make sure that the Princess sleeps, Queen Aggravain throws in a royal ball, and kicks in a hypnotic mirror, an incense burner and some opium in milk to make Princess Winnifred fall asleep.

Before the ball, Lady Larken and Sir Henry had quite a spat, and in reaction, Lady Larken tries to run away from the castle but is caught by the Queen, scolded and then told to prepare Princess Winnifred for bed. They apologized to each other after Lady Larken’s failed attempts to leave.

After the King, minstrel, and jester had tried to help Lady Larken leave, the King, played by Shelby Bennett and Nick Terry, talked to his son about marriage as a father-

Photos by Vanessa Chea

son bonding moment. Since the King had no voice due to an evil curse, Prince Dauntless sung out the conversation.

Then it was time for the test. With all of the evil Queen’s plans in action, and an added lullaby sung by freshman, Miranda Troutt, Winnifred tried to fall asleep but had great difficulties. With a voice that sounded like it came from heaven, Miranda Troutt could send anyone into a series of dreams.

After a restless night, the next morning Princess Winnifred awoke still counting sheep. She informed the Queen and everyone else that she had not slept at all, and she had passed the test. Dauntless finally found the Princess that he would marry.

Now, free from her profoundly uncomfortable bed, Princess Winnifred falls asleep on the ground in front of everyone. The queen would not allow this and tried to explain to Dauntless how she thought that Winnifred still wasn’t an acceptable princess. Coming out of his shell, Prince Dauntless yells at his mother to shut up. The Queen is literally speechless, yet the king can finally speak, now that the curse is broken.

Everyone is shocked at the amazing switch, and Prince Dauntless carries his bride-to-be back to their room, places her in bed, and watches her as she falls into a deep sleep. The Minstrel and Jester are going through the mattresses and unearthing several bulky, thorny objects that had originally been lying around the castle. In the finale, all the ladies-in-waiting, knights, and servants come together and sing about the Princess Winnifred.

I really liked the play. Musicals have that nice interaction with the audience. Adult humor was swept around the scenes, which gave the audience quite a few laughs, and got me laughing as well. The jester’s song of dedication to his father, the love relationship between Lady Larken and Sir Henry and the accidental pregnancy, and the bonding talk between father and son were all quite relatable as a high school student. There’s something about seeing your classmates perform live that makes you enjoy things more, plus its good support.

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CINERAMA

Sean Otto junior

John Ummel English teacher

Lizzie Haworth Hawkeye staff

EDMONDS THEATER

LOEWS

I've never been to this theater before and it was really cool. Finding parking was a pain but that's Seattle for you. There weren't any lines for food or tickets and it was really quiet. The interior of the lobby was very colorful and it had a neat design to it.

Everything was clean and the staff was nice.

It got pretty cold inside the theatre during the movie so that was a downer but the seats were very comfy and overall it's a really good place to go see a movie.

This theatre was really something new to me. It is a very small theatre with two whole entrance doors. The lobby and theatre combined couldn’t fill the theater at the Cinerama. The service was great and prices were very reasonable and there were very few people there. I didn’t like how the small space of the theatre made it seem more crowded than a normal theater. Seats were pretty comfortable and that’s always a plus.

Good small town place to see a movie!

Loews is a huge theater with many movie choices, unlike the other theatres that only had one movie playing. Prices are a lot higher than the other two theatres. There are a lot more choices besides popcorn and candy. The seats are comfortable and when there’s few people in the theatre, there’s a lot more room to space yourself out. I think that it tends to be a little dirtier which is from the higher concentration of people. It’s a good theatre to go see a movie with your friends.

Paul Allen’s renovated Cinerama in Seattle offers dazzling ergonomic and audio-visual excellence. Allen crafted a blockbuster.

Here the worth-the-ticket movie experience begins before the actual movie does, and then follows you to your car. The Cinerama is the full experience-in focus-from the lighting, to the architecture, to the layout.

No bait-and-switch here, just a reinvigorated icon worth boasting about.

The Edmonds Theater is the outnumbered, out-financed, and heroically-doomed Spartan, raging against the MegaPlex Xerxes. Only, without the enviable sixpack.

True, there is no escalator, the theater seats don’t accommodate garbage-can popcorn containers, but you can still fake a yawn and get your arm around your gal without being Yao Ming. Bogart was here. And Hepburn, Newman, and Redford. That’s culture, not tarnish.

Loews is like Twilight’s Edward—larger than life, but young and soulless. The lobby’s arcade makes a Saturday afternoon at Funtasia sound like Mozart’s Requiem. Sweethearts, snugglers, and friends can’t exchange celluloid expertise or play “Six Degrees of Separation” on what should be a sacred journey to the theater. Amazing sound and yawning comfort exist here, and you can put steak sauce on a hotdog, but underneath, it’s still just a weenie.

I really like this theater. I love the decor, a retro combination of the 50’s and modern styles. The chairs are very comfortable, they lean back as if they were rocking chairs. The staff is very nice and it wasn’t crowded at all. During the movie the theatre got very cooled which was annoying. I had a good time but I didn’t enjoy the ride there. It took over thirty minutes to find parking and we ended up having to pay ten dollars.

This is definitely a small town theater. The lobby and entrance were small and the actual theatre seemed smaller compared to others. The staff is so nice! Prices were reasonable and the seats are comfortable. Finding parking was really easy and didn’t cost a thing. It’s definitely not the worst place to see a movie. I also liked that fact that it had a easy laid back feeling rather than the flashy style I’m used to.

This is definitely one of the flashier theatres. Loews is giant and conveniently close to the mall. There’s always a good selection of movies to choose from and its very easy to find the times for each of the choices. There is a variety of foods that are decent but kind of pricey. The seats are comfortable and the theaters are spacey and not very crowded.

The staff members are usually nice and efficient. I usually have a good time when I go to this theater.

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Art hallway’s picturesque history The story behind the mural continues as current students add their voices

By Jerika Bingaman Hawkeye staff

The paintings on the wall in the art hallway have a lot of meaning. Many probably thought that it was just there to entertain, but the murals were all timeconsuming projects and they means something to the artists that put the effort in to doing all of the work.

The project started a year or two after the school was rebuilt in 1991. The school had gotten a grant for an artist in residency and Carolyn Wheeler, the art teacher at the time, chose a Seattle artist who painted urban murals and worked with students to start designing their projects. He bought the paint for it. The original art in the hallway is directly across from the art rooms’ doors and near the doors.

The process to get a section design approved was much like a senior project, even though there weren’t senior projects at the time. The students had to write proposals and the design needed to meet special requirements. The sections had to be personal, yet universal for everyone.

The art project went on for several years, and students continued to leave their mark on the school.

One student even painted a section of the wall for their senior project which is the graduation to army section at the end of the hall, saying “Tomorrow.”

The administration at the time thought that it hindered Terrace, and wanted to paint over and add the plastic paneling that most of the walls in all of the other hallways have. Wheeler fought the administration, and won. They let her keep the hallway as is, but restricted it from being painted further. This is the reason why there are unfinished projects.

There’s an alcove just past the art rooms on the opposite side of the hallway, which once had a beautiful mural in it. There was a bench, and students generally enjoyed being there.

The administration claimed that there was too much garbage left there and students were doing things that were inappropriate for school, so they decided to take the bench out and paint over it during a break. The students and teachers came back unsuspecting and found it. Linda Bennitt, one of the current art teachers at MTHS, said that she would have fought it, if the administration had informed her of their plans.

Since then, a new principal has come in and the restrictions have been lifted. One student, a senior last year, decided for her senior project, that she would paint the alcove again. She got her proposal approved and set to work. She found out how much work it actually was, and only got the two ends of the alcove finished.

This isn’t the only art in our school, and certainly not in our district.

Spanish teacher Andrea Collins, formerly Reid, had a class project, where her third and fourth year students painted the wall in her classroom. All of the paintings represent activities from the different countries that speak Spanish.

The students did the work to actually put a “map” on the wall and painted the countries flags inside of the corresponding country. It was a unique project and students enjoy seeing it when they walk into class.

Elsewhere in the district, Meadowdale High School has a mural as well and is very much the like the one at MTHS. However, the MTHS art hallway has character and is unique.

a reporter’s perspective The art hallway is beautiful. It’s amazing to just be able to walk down the hallway and see how much effort was put into it, to read the “ATTENTION” scroll at the beginning of the hallway, or to examine the faces along the top of the doors as you exit it. There’s always something new to see. ~ Jerika Bingaman

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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

Twilight

By Robina Hamman A&E Editor

“Twilight,” a popular book and now film, is about a girl, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) who falls in love with a vampire, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson).

Edward does his best to stay away from Bella so as to protect her from himself, but is unable to do so. Bella, who isn’t afraid of Edward, fights to make him understand that she is willing to take the risks of being human and having a relationship with a vampire.

For having not read “Twilight”, the film wasn’t too bad. The actors and actresses fit their roles quite nicely, the plot kept me somewhat intrigued and wondering what would become of the relationship between Bella and Edward. It would seem that the high school relationship between the two is what makes the story so relatable being in high school as well.

However, I did walk away with some questions about some of the characters and the plot. For example, the three nomadic vampires: where did they come from? Were they long time enemies of the Cullen’s before Bella arrived? That was very unclear. Rosalie’s hatred for Bella for some reason went unexplained as well. These questions about the characters lead me to wondering about their overall purpose in the film. They just seemed to be in the film to be there.

Having walked away with so many questions, it seems that reading the book would have been in my best interest to better understand the film. I would highly recommend that one read the books before seeing the film, so as to avoid any confusion in the plot of the film. However, as it is the case with most books that are turned into films, now that parts of the film will be different than the book.

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By Holly Irons Hawkeye staff

To say the least, “Twilight” the book was good. For a teenage romance novel, it rocked. Sadly, this isn’t a book review, it’s a movie review, and as a person who read the book before seeing the movie, Twilight fell well below my standards of a good movie. Twilight, based on Stephenie Meyers’ hit novel, is about a mousy girl from Phoenix moving to

her father’s house in Forks, Washington and quickly falling in love with a boy in her Biology class. Little does she know that her new crush and his whole family have a deep, dark, secret. Like other “based on the book” movies, Twilights’ plot was slightly altered in order to create a movie that didn’t last six hours long, while also keeping the appearance of it happening in a logical time-frame.

But sorry, when you’re asked out to prom months prior to it, the time-frame is a little off.

When the author in a book makes a point of restating or repeating a place, subject, or time, these things should not be cut out. For example: Bella cooking.

Throughout the whole book, whenever Bella and her father were in the same room, it’s usually the kitchen with her cooking or cleaning for him. Also, when Bella first sits down in Biology, isn’t Edward supposed to spring up and sprint out? Again, important things that are brought back in the book, why couldn’t they be kept in the movie?

The settings were off as well. For the game field background, the director used a tourist attraction. When I can hear others in the theater whisper “Is that Multnomah Falls?” I know I’m not the only one having an issue with the fact that they used a waterfall that isn’t near the location in the book. In the end, “Twilight” was okay, but I wouldn’t want to sink my teeth into it.

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| Eating healthy for the holidays page 14

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Popular beverages have negative effects

Rows of energy drinks at QFC. College students and teens spent over 2.3 billion dollars on energy drinks last year.

By Jennifer Tran Hawkeye staff

Energy drinks are soft drinks often advertised as providing more energy than the typical drink. Many consumers tend to believe that these beverages will actually give them an energy boost, but they are also not aware of the health hazards that come along with it. What isn’t advertised to the public is the dangers in energy drink consumption, especially energy drink overconsumption.

The “energy” in these drinks is from ingredients like caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant drug, which acts on the central nervous system to speed up the messages to and from the brain, so the person feels more aware and active. A large amount of caffeine is added to make consumers feel energized and have a boost. In an energy drink, there is as much as 80 milligrams of caffeine, equal to a cup of coffee. Compared to Mountain Dew, with only 37 milligrams of caffeine, and Coca-Cola Classic, with only 23 milligrams of caffeine, that’s a large amount of caffeine consumed in one drink.

Consuming a large amount of caffeine can lead to a faster heartbeat, increased blood pressure, nervousness, and insomnia. When the effects of caffeine wear off a few hours after ingestion, they leave the indulgent individual much more enervated than before.

Other ingredients that provide “energy” are sugar, taurine, and other legal stimulants like guarana, and ginseng. Not much is known about taurine, but high levels of this ingredient could affect the body in adverse ways. Energy drinks also provide less nourishment and more chemical stimulation, containing less electrolytes than a sports drink like Gatorade. Because they contain so much caffeine, energy drinks can actually dehydrate the drinker. If any kind of rigorous exercise is performed after consuming one, the dehydration and lack of proper nutrition can be hard on the heart.

Red Bull, a new popular energy drink, was created in Austria. Last year, people in 120 countries consumed close to two billion cans of Red Bull. In Britain alone, 213 million cans of Red Bull were consumed in the last year, making it the best selling energy drink. Often mixed with vodka, Red Bull was given the nickname “clubber’s drink”. But in some other European countries this popular energy drink was banned. France has officially banned Red Bull, citing it as a common cause of death including the case of 18-year-old basketball player Ross Cooney from Ireland. In 2000, after consuming four cans of Red Bull, Ross Cooney played in a basketball match that ended

up killing him. Examining Cooney’s body, the coroner stated that he died from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) occurs quickly and without warning in the form of cardiac arrest, although in Cooney’s case it was considered to be a side effect of the Red Bull. Also, the French Health Committee took into consideration a study that involves a rat being fed taurine. The rat demonstrated unusual behavior that included anxiety, irritability, a high sensitivity to noise, sudden jumps in the cage, and self-mutilations. Along with France, Norway and Denmark are worried about the contents of this drink, therefore banning the sale of Red Bull.

Other countries, such as Sweden and Iceland, are also concerned about Red Bull, but have yet to levy a ban. There have been other serious health events reported about energy drinks.

These “energy-boosting” drinks are mainly marketed to people under the age of 30, usually a college student or teenager. Last year, these two age groups spent almost 2.3 billion on heavily caffeinated drinks like Monster, Full Throttle, and Amp. Around campus, energy drinks are available in most stores. Many experts say teens don’t realize how much caffeine they’re drinking, and they don’t know how easy it is to become dependent on caffeine. The amount of caffeine in an energy drink varies from 80 milligrams to 150 milligrams. To make this product more appealing, advertisers usually place this drink in an aluminum “bullet” can, but some drinks are also bottled in plastic.

In 1997, Red Bull entered the U.S. market and sales are still rising.

By 2010, Red Bull plans to double their sales. There are over hundreds of different energy drinks available to buyers compared to two years ago, when only about ten different brands were in the stores.

Considered the first energy drink, Irn Bru (Iron Brew) is a popular carbonated drink made in Scotland. It was first produced in 1901, still being the most popular soft drink and now competing against Coca-Cola.

There is no nutritious energy provided in a serving. A large amount of caffeine and sugar is added to make people feel like they are full of energy, like the Red Bull slogan, “Red Bull gives you wings”, but afterwards they will feel very tired. A healthier alternative might be a sports drink. Sport drinks can hydrate, replenish electrolytes, and provide other nutrients. Gatorade, Powerade, and Accelerade are all examples of sport drinks. These drinks still contain high amounts of sugar, and when a thirst quencher is needed, water is a better choice.

Hawkeye staff

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Taurine, one of the ingredients in Red Bull, was originally isolated from bull bile in 1827.

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IS THIS NORMAL?!

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Dear Ms. Nelson:

If someone has HPV, can their baby get it? If they have HPV, and are pregnant can it affect the baby by causing a miscarriage?

HPV Curious

Dear Curious:

your family’s insurance, paperwork will have to be file which your parents will see.

There are a couple of recourses available in our community where you can go. Most commonly known is Planned Parenthood. They offer both STD and pregnancy testing, birth control information and items, and counseling regarding sexual decisions. Every Tuesday from 2:00-4:30 they have a teen clinic, a great opportunity to ask questions about those embarrassing itches and rashes. Many services are drop in, meaning that you can show up and receive care. Some will require appointments. For more info contact Planned Parenthood, 19505 76th Ave W, Lynnwood, 1-800-769-0045. Or check them out at www.plannedparenthood.org.

Another is the Orion Center in Seattle. They offer free and private HIV testing along with other services. Contact them at 206-622-5555.

One last resource is www. tstd.org. This is a site that can direct you to a variety of testing services in our area.

You asked about HPV, or genital warts. The wart itself is called a “condyloma” (use that word at the dinner table for hours and hours of fun).

Genital warts can lay dormant for years and so you may not know that you have them or have Kimberly Nelson been exposed to them. Genital warts can be reITN?! Columnist moved surgically, with chemical treatments or with a painless electric current.

ITN?! (Is This Normal?!) Columnist I did a little research on WebMD.com to make Kimberly Nelson is here to answer sure that I had correct info you. When you go all health-related questions you to a doctor to get the pregnancy confirmed they might be afraid to ask, or to address will do blood tests for a variety of health issues. questions she just feels like she If you test positive for an STD the medical staff really needs to answer. will help you to create a plan to deal with a safe Credentials? Yep. She’s got ’em. Not Dear Santa, pregnancy. only is she an MTHS health educaIf you receive a positive diagnosis for HPV Thank you for working so hard tor, she has a masters degree in your doctor will assist you to deal with troubles to bring joy and happiness to Theology and Counseling. that may occur. During pregnancy because of children all over the world.

So, submit your questions to the hormonal changes it is common for condylomas Please bring my third period Hawkeye, Ms. Nelson or the Health to enlarge or bleed. Depending on the extent of students the toys on their list.

Editors in room 130. Letter writers the warts, the doctor may postpone treatment They worked so hard to collect may choose to remain anonymous until after childbirth. If the wart becomes too cans to help our community for ITN?! big and obstructs the vagina, a cesarean section that they deserve a lot!

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Vanessa Chea/Hawkeye Ms. Nelson It is rare for a baby to get HPV from their momma, if they do it’s usually contracted in the larynx (voice box.) This serious condition is called respiration papillomatosis and will require laser surgery to Nelson’s Tips prevent the warts from blocking the baby’s breathing passages.

Finding resources is kind of easy, but actually going to take care of the problem No link has been found between is a little bit scary. Here are a few suggestions to aid you.

HPV and miscarriage, premature delivery or other pregnancy com1. Don’t wait for the symptoms to go away. is to try to keep you safe in the future. plications. Even if the mother has Doing so could make the situation worse 6.

Give a phone number in which you can a type of HPV virus or warts that and may cause long term health issues. be contacted privately when your results has caused cervical cancer the baby 2.

Call one of the resources listed above. are done. can be delivered safely.

Make an appointment if necessary.

7. Listen carefully to the safe sex advice the 3. Find a friend to go with you; it’s much less clinic staff may give you. Don’t be afraid Dear Ms. Nelson: scary with a pal. to ask questions; it’s what they do, that’s “How can I get tested for STDs without 4.

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You their job! telling my parents? don’t want to be the victim of the next 8.

Take advantage of counseling that might Scared Testless juicy rumor at school. By the way, that rebe offered to help you deal with stuff. ally sucks, if you don’t trust your friend, Dear Scared Testless: find a new one!

I’m proud of all of you for learning more and Well my friend, that is a great 5.

Be prepared to answer questions about preparing yourself to make well educated dequestion because this is information that all teens should know about. Even your sexual history like how many partcisions.

Think about talking to your parents, if you aren’t sexually active, you might have a friend who will need to know. ners you have had, birth control history, they might just surprise you. They aren’t really I know that NONE of you are having unprotected sex (or sex at all!), but etc.

The medical staff will need to know aliens from another planet who don’t underinformation is power and will help you to make smart decisions. this to help you make decisions.

Also, restand teen issues even though they may act In Washington state, you can receive medical assistance for sexual issues member, they talk to people all day long like it.

And remember, I am always available to starting at age twelve without parental consent. Basically, after you hit your about sex and won’t judge you, their goal help in any way you might need. twelfth birthday you can go to any medical facility and receive medical care for pregnancy, STD testing, and birth control. However, if you plan to use

Healthy Holiday Treats– Still Sweet!

By Jerika Bingaman Copy Editor

Healthy can mean a lot of things. It can even mean moderating unhealthy things, like food or activities. But who wants to eat only one cookie during the holidays?

That is why there are different options for “healthy” choices. There’s sugar substitutes, low fat or fat free, low sugar or sugar-free, and diabetic options, which are similar to low-sugar options.

Sugar substitutes are especially popular.

Splenda, a common substitute, is made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar, without all of the calories. Just about any recipe one makes with sugar, can use a sugar substitute in, making any of the many favorite treats, a little bit healthier. Low sugar is essentially the same thing as low carbohydrates because that’s what carbohydrates are: sugar. Some say that aspartame, the synthetic sweetener marketed as Nutrasweet and Splenda, is unhealthy because of its chemical composition. As a molecule it

is similar to sucrose, but some studies suggest it can lead to various forms of cancer and other health defects.

Fat content is another important consideration. Low fat or fat free milk can make the difference. It tastes similar and it’s better for the body. Lower fat content means less of a risk of cholesterol levels rising, which can happen to anybody, teenagers and adults alike. In addition, fat has twice as many calories per gram than proteins or carbohydrates.

Low sugar and sugar free are good options as well. Cookies and other holiday treats don’t taste the same though. A low sugar chocolate chip cookie and a regular chocolate chip cookie aren’t going to have the same flavor, though the difference is subtle.

Options are limited for diabetics. Because the body produces more glucose than necessary, low-sugar options are best for diabetics, but there are also special recipes that cut down on sugar. Splenda and other artificial sweeteners make a good substitute here as well.

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Winter sports in session Men’s basketball off to a hot start

By Derek Giles Sports Editor

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Senior post Karsten Strieby leans in for a bucket against a Kamiak defender. Strieby finished with 13 in a 68-42 win on Friday, Dec. 12.

he Hawks men’s basketball team Brockman-esque hustle plays. is off to a hot 3-0 start and Coming off the bench and emerging show no signs of slowing down. Lock as a force to be reckoned with, junior down, high-pressure defense and cap- Jacob Champoux has knocked down italizing on turnovers has led to easy shots and played solid point guard. buckets and dominating performanc- The Hawks will need to keep takes. The team is showing true desire to ing it one game at a time and not to win as they have played exceptional overlook anybody. “We need to stay team defense and spreading the scor- mentally focused and not to underesing. timate anybody. We need On Sat. Dec. 13, the Hawks to leave it all out on the played the Shorewood “There isn’t anyone court every night,” said that can run with Champoux.

Thunderbirds beating them 69-29. Senior Ryan Sells led us. We take pride in Also off the bench, the charge for the Hawks scor- our conditioning at senior forward Craig ing a season high 26 points practice and should Estrada has proved his with senior Paul Clingan keep running teams worth hitting big threescoring 17. The Thunderbirds like this all year.” pointer’s and scoring 10 Jaykob Sells were outgunned as the against Kamiak. Estrada Senior Point-Guard Hawks were too fast, husis averaging six points a tled too hard and played too game. selflessly for the Thunderbirds. The The promise this season has showed Hawks two previous games resulted is not surprising for the Hawks, in a 68-42 win against Kamiak and a though. There are seven seniors’ on 44-35 win against rival Lynnwood. the team that have all played together After handling the first three games before and have chemistry built that the way they did, senior point-guard was started in middle school at Brier Jaykob Sells is confident they are Terrace. This core group of seniors going to keep it up. “There isn’t any- in seventh grade went 10-0 and 10-0 one that can run with us. We take again in eighth grade. During that pride in our conditioning at practice eighth grade season, there was a game and we should keep running teams where this team tacked up 101 points like this the whole year,” said Sells. against Alderwood Middle School Much of the Hawks early success and beat Explorer Middle School can be attributed to Jaykob Sells abil- 79-4, quite amazing feats for a middle ity to handle the ball, dish out assists, school team. snatch up steals and play airtight The Hawks have outscored have defense. Sells isn’t the only one play- their opponents 181-106 in their first ing superb defense though, senior three games this season and look posts Tyler Stracener and Karsten to continue this caliber of play. The Strieby have all but shutout opposing Hawks next game will be Friday, Dec. big men, while senior Paul Clingan 19 at Edmonds-Woodway at 7:30 flies around the court making Jon p.m.

Junior Reiser takes fifth in Halo tournament He didn’t take it all, but still came away with an MVP award

By Derek Giles Sports Editor

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rom Nov. 21-23, Mountlake Terrace’s own Jacob Reiser competed in the Halo 3 part of Major League Gaming’s [MLG] championships in Las Vegas.

Competing against seven other teams for a $100,000 grand-prize, Reiser and his four-man team “Triggers Down,” managed a fifth place finish. Triggers Down walked away with a total of $20,000 for their placing leaving Reiser a quarter of the winnings.

The three-day tournament was precluded by the “Stride Championship Series,” which essentially was an all-star match between the best of the west and east coast. Reiser was voted to the “West Coast All-Stars” by the MLG community and resolutely proved his worth leading the West Coast to a win over the favored East Coast.

After leading the winning effort, Reiser was awarded the “Stride Championship

Series Most Valuable Player,” bringing glory and a $2,500 prize.

Major League Gaming is the world’s largest professional gaming circuit offering competitive tournaments for both console games After leading and PC games.

During this the winning years’ “Holiday effort, Reiser season,” MLG’s was awarded pro circuit will the “Stride see air time on ESPN2 where Championship you can catch Series Most Reiser and his Valuable Player team in gaming action.

This triumphant award epitomized Reiser’s season, as he was a key player to his team and a dominant player throughout out the 2008 MLG pro circuit. For more information on MLG, Reiser and Triggers Down, visit www.mlgpro.com.

Courtesy of www.mlgpro.com

Reiser is awarded the “Stride Championship Series Most Valuable Player” trophy and a check for $2,500 solidifying his dominance as a professional Halo 3 player.

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Winter sportsThe indoor season

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The Hawkeye

Men’s Basketball

Women’s Basketball

Men’s Swim

Wrestling

12/16 - 7:30 v. Glacier Peak

12/17 - 7:30 @ Glacier Peak

12/16 -3:30 @ Shorecrest

12/29 - 11:00 Holiday Tournament

12/30 - 5:00 @ Everett

12/16 - 7:00 @ Glacier Peak 12/18 - 5:45 v. Lynnwood 12/20 - 8:00 @ Everett JV Invite 12/27 - 8:30 @ Bothell Invitational 1/6 - 7:00 v. Mariner 1/8 - 7:00 v. @ Shorecrest 1/10 - 8:30 Edmonds District Invite 1/14 - 7:00 v. Jackson 1/16 - 7:00 @ Meadowdale 1/20 - 5:45 v. Kamiak 1/22 - 5:45 @ Shorewood 1/24 - 8:00 ESD Invite 2/6 - 4:00 4A District Tournament 2/7 - 10:00 4A District Tournament

1/9 - 8:00 @ Shorecrest

1/13 - 7:30 @ Jackson

1/15 - 5:00 @ Meadowdale

1/20 - 7:30 @ Kamiak

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1/17 - 7:00 v. Lynnwood

1/15 - 3:30 @ Shorewood 1/27 - 2:30 @ Cascade

1/13 - 7:00 v. Jackson

1/23 - 7:30 v. Shorewood

1/17 - 8:00 v. Lynnwood 1/21 - 7:00 v. Kamiak

1/23 - 7:30 @ Shorewood

1/28 - 7:30 v. Glacier Peak

1/27 - 7:30 @ Glacier Peak

1/30 - 7:30 @ Ed-Way

2/3 - 7:30 v. Mariner

2/6 - 7:30 v. Shorecrest

2/9 - 7:30 v. Jackson

2/12 - 7:30 v. Meadowdale

1/30 - 7:30 v. Ed-Way

2/6 - 7:30 @ Shorecrest

1/29 - 2:45 v. Mariner

1/31 - 3:00 ESD Invite 2/5 - 3:30 JV Invite

2/12 - TBA NW Districts

2/4 - 7:30 @ Mariner

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1/6 - 7:30 @ Mariner

1/9 - 7:30 v. Shorecrest 1/15 - 7:30 v. Meadowdale

1/8 - 2:45 @ Jackson

1/13 - 2:45 @ Lynnwood

1/7 - 8:00 v. Mariner

12/30 - TBD Holiday Tournament

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12/18 - 2:45 v. Kamiak

12/19 - 7:30 v. Ed-Way

12/19 - 7:30 @ Ed-Way

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2/10 - 7:30 @ Jackson

2/11 - 7:30 @ Meadowdale

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“We have the most athleticism in the league and play together as good as anyone. Look for us to be on top in WesCo-South.”

- Karsten “Bones” Strieby, senior

Five starting seniors, a candidate for league scoring leader and great winning tradition all seem to spell success for the Hawks.

Karsten Strieby, Jaykob Sells, Ryan Sells, Paul Clingan, Tyler Stracener, Craig Estrada, Jacob Champoux

“Right now we are struggling to play as a unit, but I have confidence that we will build chemistry and overcome this.”

- Tiffany Staley, senior “We have a lot of freshmen swimmers, more so than in past years. If we can get them faster and up to where they need to be we should be good.”

- Cody Day, sophomore “Even though we have the talent, our small numbers may force us to forfeit matches if we don’t have enough wrestlers.”

- Jordan Donohue, senior

For a group that hasn’t played much together, they are already showing improvement and playing some home games will definitely help this team.

Plagued by a lack of swimmers, the young Hawks swim team will need to push themselves to succeed in a strong WesCo-South conference.

Donohue nailed it. Although there have been wrestlers winning matches, the Hawks have suffered lopsided losses due to lack of wrestlers.

Wytia Peeples, Tiffany Staley, Teryn Bouche, Corrine Pingul, Mindy James Evan Nebel, Cody Day, Stuart Milner, Shawn Semana, Franco Yip

Eric Quinteiro, Zach Leonard, Jordan Donohue, Taylor Call