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Is Success Best?
A New Smash Hit
by Brian Moreno
Tech World
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Getting Out and Active by Jess Bayer
Stereotypes
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Briefs
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Origami
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Family Volunteer Night
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Is Success Best?
Editorial
by
Alexis Marca
professional, you have acquired
person? Some people struggle
parents tell us to get straight
perfection and people look up to
to achieve what comes easily to
A’s, our teachers tell us to go to
you in awe. If you don’t manage
others. Therefore, should they be
college, and America tells us we
to have all of these things, you
judged as if they were the same?
must score high on standardized
are looked down upon.
We hear it all the time. Our
tests. If we don’t have good grades,
Something I find to be
It’s a hard concept to accept. We have lived in a world that has
particularly intriguing is the part
told us countless times that financial
religion plays in this. The Seventh-
and academic success is happiness.
and recognizes those who do well
day Adventist religion believes
But what about everything else?
academically. Yet, it manages
in heaven and that one day Jesus
I find it interesting and I can’t
to oversee those who excel in
will come, rescue us, and give
help but disagree with society.
other ways. This raises several
us eternal life. If that is what we
questions. Is academic success the
believe, then why does it matter
that shouldn’t be limited to certain
ultimate object our country should
whether or not we are financially or
fields of life. There are so many
revolve around? In other words,
academically successful on Earth?
things to be successful at, that
is success the purpose of life?
That is something I find myself
financial and academic success
struggling with from time to time.
shouldn’t be the most important.
we are negatively labeled. Nowadays, America rewards
Success can be defined in several different ways. Yet, it looks as if
Success is important though.
Success is such a broad term
It is ideal to always try and never
society has limited what the definition
Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying
give up, but don’t let the journey to
can be. Society often looks down on
that people shouldn’t try in life. I am
those successes consume your life.
those who do not succeed financially
not saying that getting good grades
or academically, which leads to people
or being successful financially or
big factor in life, but it shouldn’t be
spending their lives trying really
academically is a bad thing. What
the biggest. After all, God gave us
hard to meet certain expectations.
I’m saying is that I believe that
a life to live once on Earth. I feel as
success in those areas, although it
though we have more to live for.
However, I believe that success shouldn’t be limited to only certain
is important, is not what every life
aspects of life. Success can be
should revolve around. People should
gained through other things such as
try to be successful, but if they aren’t
through spirituality, relationships,
academically or financially successful
or personal goals. But, society has
that doesn’t mean they are a failure. Success is such a general
led us to believe differently. If you do well in school, go to a good college, and become a
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Success isn’t everything. It’s a
thing. If everybody is so different, then is success the same for each
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E ditor ia l
Teacher Feature
Extra by
Jess Bayer
The staff at LLA are pretty incredible. Here are a few things you may not have known about some of our teachers. Darryl Benson Darryl Benson’ s talent is not just telling puns. He is a talented woodworker. He cuts boards in the shape of animals as wedding presents. He has also made most of the furniture in his own house. photo by Darryl Benson
Jason Calvert A little known fact about Pastor J: Not only does he play the guitar, but he also plays the piano!
Lori Holm The motherly person we know as the Culinary Arts and Marriage and Family teacher has a very surprising secret... she once played the drums for an all male band!
F e a tur e
David Stone When he was thirteen years old, David Stone actually studied beekeeping at Penn State University. He got his pilots licence a week after he graduated from high school. He took one trip after that and never flew again.
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A New Smash Hit
Community
by
When students think of Loma Linda Academy (LLA) varsity sports, they usually think of basketball, football, soccer, etc. This year a new sport has been added to this list—badminton. After finding a coach for the team
This new team has come
Brian Moreno
biggest obstacles the badminton team had to face, according to Wang and Betty Ong, assistant coach to the team, was “scheduling gym time.” At the end of last year’s freelance season, Oswald said, “we had qualified to apply to be an official team. The coaches in the league then got together and voted us in.”
about from the hard work of
from their church and recruiting
dedicated students and faculty.
Gene Oswald, religion teacher and
campus has brought many positive
former badminton player, they
responses. Lloyd Zamora ( 11),
a long time player of badminton,
were able to gather a team together.
thinks the new team is, “a pretty
along with Meng-Khiang Ong (12),
The first season went smoothly
cool idea because it allows us to go
Meng-Yeung Ong (10), and John
and showed a good start on the
out and connect to other schools
Sumilat (12), started the process.
road to becoming a CIF team.
and increase our reputation.”
Last year Victor Wang (12),
They were playing badminton at Colton High School when they
However, no accomplishments come without obstacles. One of the
The addition of this new sport to
After hearing about the team, Primo Fernando (10)
wondered why LLA did not have a badminton team. Intrigued, they went to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) website and looked at the requirements to become a varsity team. At this point Wang said he sent a proposal that he wrote to Gary Eggers. After going through the LLA administration and the CIF league that they were to play in, the emerging team was approved as a freelance team, which meant that they were to play as many schools as possible, so that they could qualify to be an official CIF team.
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year’s team. After being asked what the main differences between this year’s team and last year’s team, Wang said, “We’re able to officially get gym time, are able to enter playoffs, and are automatically scheduled to play other schools.” B. Ong sums it up in the statement, “We’re actually a CIF official team [this year]. Last year we were just trying to qualify and become an approved team.”
Singles
Service If the score is even, serve/receive in the right service court If the score is odd, serve/recieve in the left service court Scoring If the server wins, he/she score a point and serve again from the opposite side If the receiver wins, he/she gain the service
Doubles
Service Same rules as singles
Right
out and 28 went on to make this
Left
Fernando and 82 others tried
Rules Of The Game
Court
I’ve been playing a long time.”
Court
said, “I was interested because
Left
Right
Court
Court
Scoring Players only switch courts on their side when a point is scored on their serve For more information visit: http://www.worldbadminton.com/rules/ S por ts
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Fitness
Getting Out and Active by
It is the second day of a week long break. You have caught up on the many T.V. shows you are following, watched a couple movies, and spent far too long watching videos on youtube.
Jess Bayer
it is really relaxing, yet you are still getting exercise,” said Bowens. “It is also a great way to get around and see nature.” Between Reche Canyon and San Timoteo Canyon is a huge expanse of rolling hills. This is where Alex Lampasi, (10) likes to dirt bike. Most people go out to places like the desert
You look out the window and
of enjoyment. Maier said “It’s just a
to dirtbike, but because there are hills
think “It’s such a beautiful day
really unique experience that you can’t
right in our backyard, he is able to go
outside, maybe I should go out and
get from anything else, and it’s a great
about once a month. “Dirt biking is
do something.” The only problem is,
way to get away from all the stress in
something you can do either with
you have no idea what to do.
your life.”
other people or by yourself,” Lampasi
Jeffrey Bowens, (12) enjoys
said. “It’s also adventurous. It’s fun to
consider Loma Linda to be surrounded
bicycling. He is part of a team that
see how far you can push yourself, and
by opportunities to get out and be
has multiple routes all throughout
there is always something new you can
active. But in fact, it is. There are
Redlands. Between riding by himself
do.”
Not many people would
countless outdoor activities that residents can do around Loma Linda. Here are a few locals may be interested in getting involved in.
David Maier, (11) is a
snowboarder. The closest place to snowboard is only about forty
“Really all you need is a pair of running shoes and you can go anywhere you want.”
Something really unique and
easy to get started doing, is rock climbing. Andrew Sihotang, 12, goes to Threshold Climbing Gym in Riverside about three times a week. Rock climbing is the perfect sport for those who prefer to work alone and don’t like getting an adrenaline
minutes away, at Snow Valley.
rush. “I think this is a sport for
Because it is so close, Maier goes
those who are more melancholy
about once a month. Snowboarding
and riding with the team, he is able
and analytical,” said Sihotang. “It
can be a little costly, however.
to ride about 2-3 times a week. Even
requires a lot of thinking, determining
Snowboards are quite expensive,
though it may require quite the
what your next move will be.”
as well as all the cold weather gear
financial sacrifice for the bike and the
needed. But once boarders have the
equipment, bicycling does have its
is probably the easiest sport to get
right equipment, it can provide years
advantages. “It’s really nice because
into. Kate Lewis, biology teacher,
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The final activity, running,
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runs multiple times a week. She is also part of the Loma Linda Lopers, a group that runs through Loma Linda every Sunday morning. Running requires almost no financial sacrifice, unless you choose to buy expensive
Calories Burned per Hour Bicycling:
514
Rock Climbing:
647
Running:
500
Snowboarding:
374
Dirtbiking:
300
running gear. “Really all you need is a pair of running shoes and you can go anywhere you want,” Lewis said. “It is really budget friendly, and you can go at whatever pace you want.”
These are just a few of the
sports that can be done right in LLA’s backyard. So next time there is a break from school, don’t just sit inside all day watching TV shows or surfing the internet. Do your heart and body some good. Get out and get active! You won’t regret it.
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Stereotypes
Real Life by
Shannon Rhee
Stereotypes have been around for as long as people have been around. However, it is these stereotypes that can prevent people from reaching their highest potential. Dorothy L. Sayers was an English essayist and a Christian humanist who once said, “We are
be stereotyped as someone who is
not be obvious but nonetheless
mean or a jerk by some of his peers.
existent is that of wealth.
“People think that because
According to Elyse Douglas
much too much inclined in these
I am an athlete, I am mean.”
(10), people are considered to
days to divide people into permanent
However, it is unfair to people
be at an advantage if they are
categories, forgetting that categories
who are called arrogant or mean
wealthy. Douglas said, “Others put
only exist for its special purpose
just because they are athletes.
wealthier people on a pedestal.”
and must be forgotten as soon as that purpose is served.” Stereotyping people puts them in a box and makes them feel small and unable to grow. Often, stereotypes appear to have advantages, but they are rarely positive, even if the stereotype appears to be harmless. Generalizing people makes it unfair to those who do not fit the category. It also makes it
“There is something appealing about the lifestyle of those who are rich.” Romero added, “Even though
People tend to think that those with money have an easier life with less problems to worry about. Although this might be true, people who are wealthier still face the same ups and downs of life’s stresses. Elias Saade (12) said, “People might look up to those who are wealthy. They want to be like
I don’t let it get to me, it’s still
them.” Saade added, “There is
annoying because it’s not true.”
something appealing about the
Michael Lawrence (12),
lifestyle of those who are rich.”
seem okay for their peers to do
who is also involved in many
the same thing to other people.
sports is sometimes seen as
have to worry about the financial
conceited by his peers.
aspect, they still have to deal with
According to Jeremy Romero (12) , people who stereotype others
Lawrence said, “People think
might be jealous and as a result take
I’m cocky because I play sports
it out on other people. Romero,
even though I’m a nice person.”
who plays multiple sports, tends to
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Another stereotype that might
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Even though they may not
the pressures of their peers and how they are perceived by them. It is unfortunate because those who are wealthy feel as though they
Sc hool
have a certain reputation to uphold. Chase Sugiono (10) who
those of the asian ethnicity are
as though I have failed myself
smarter and get better grades.
when I don’t do well.” This is the
has been stereotyped by his peers
According to Darryl Benson,
sad reality felt by those who feel
said, “When people are casually
chemistry teacher at LLA, asians have
as though their grades and scores
talking about expensive things, I
been seen to get the highest grades,
are tied in with their success.
can’t say, ‘I can’t afford that!’”
but also some of the lowest scores.
Even people who are well off
Benson added, “Just because
By categorizing asians into having better grades, we are putting them in a box and limiting them.
“Some asians feel like they have to meet certain expectations. For example, they might not feel like they’re a good asian if they don’t do well.”
Maybe the pressure of having to get good grades may hinder them from actually obtaining them. Ultimately, stereotypes are inevitable. They have been around for a very long time. It is natural for people to put their peers into categories without really thinking about the consequences of their actions.
have to save money and learn to
you’re asian, doesn’t mean you’re
manage their finances wisely.
going to get good grades, but if you
However, being around all
aren’t asian, that doesn’t mean that
types of people without generalizing
you will have bad grades either.”
them by their race, financial
He said that throughout the years, he avoided topics that might make it seem like he is showing
“Yvonne Bui (12) said, “Some
status, and athletic abilities is
off in order to avoid feeling
asians feel like they have to meet
vital in allowing others to grow
left out.
certain expectations. For example,
to their highest potential.
Avoiding such topics of
they might not feel like they’re a
materialistic possessions might
good asian if they don’t do well.”
make it easier to fit in without being put on a pedestal. It is unfair to say that those who are wealthy live a carefree
Unfortunately, the pressures of getting good grades is not uncommon. However, for people who are
life, ostracizing them because
asian, the stress may be felt at a
of the things they own.
higher level and more pressure
A common stereotype that seems to be very visible at Loma Linda Academy (LLA) is that
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may be put on them by parents or peers who have high expectations. Bui added, “Sometimes I feel
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Origami Lily
Extra Photography and Directions by Brian Moreno
A model for you to fold to celebrate the newly arrived Spring Season
1) Begin with the colored side of the
2) Fold the paper
3) Turn the paper over. Fold
paper on the back (in this case both
diagonally both ways
the paper vertically and horizontally in half
sides of the paper are the same)
4) Turn the paper back over and
5) Fold in half vertically to
6) Open the pocket pointed
turn it so that a point is facing
create a smaller triangle
out in the last photo and...
you. Fold in half horizontally.
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7) ...Squish it down to create
8) Fold the top right
9) Turn over and
10) Unfold flap and
a square/diamond shape.
edge down the center.
repeat step 8
open pocket, like
Repeat on the opposite side
Repeat behind
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O riga mi
Origami Continued
Extra
11) ...Squish it down as shown in the
12) Fold the bottom edges of the
13) Again lift the pocket and
photo. Repeat this on all four flaps
diamond to the center. Unfold.
using the creases that were
Repeat with other flaps
folded in the last step...
14) ...Squish
15) Fold the small flap down
16) Fold over one layer as shown
it down to a smaller kite shape.
so it matches the one in the
Repeat with other flaps
photo. Repeat with other flaps
17) Fold up at the halfway
18) Unfold last
19) Unfold all flaps
20) Use a pencil or pen
line in the previous photo
step half way
halfway to make the
and wrap the “petals “
model 3-D as shown
around it to curl them.
to match this photo.
Enjoy your creation!
Repeat with all flaps
Or igami
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Cartoon
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Extra
Ca r toon
Tech World Glasses The future is here. Google has created and shown to the world, Google Glass.
of
Tech by
the
Brian Fernandez
Future
technology and puts it on your face. The Verge, a technology site, sent
Three years ago, Glass was just an idea in
Joshua Topolsky to check out Glass in New
Google’s X Lab, and just eighteen months ago it
York. He had the chance to beta test Glass
was just an experimental device. It was nothing
around Google’s New York headquarters.
more than just an “oddity” as the Verge calls it. Google Glass is is an accessory one wear
He said, “In the city, Glass makes you feel more powerful, better equipped, and definitely less
on his or her head. Attached on the end of the
diverted.” He also reported on the experience of
eyepiece is a small precisely cut rectangular
what Glass is like when you receive a text message,
piece of glass. It is through this small piece
“With Glass, that information just
of glass that the user experiences a small
appears to you, in your line of sight,
glimpse into augmented reality (AR).
ready for you to take action on.
Through the piece of glass, the user is able
Taking that action is little more than
to use Google’s version of FaceTime, called
touching the side of Glass or tilting your head
Hangout, take pictures, record video, and use
up — nothing that would take you away from
Google Voice, which is similar to Apple’s Siri.
your main task of not running into people.”
It connects to the iPhone or Android via
Glass is an ingenious product, which has
bluetooth, so any messages or phone call that is
the potential to be a revolutionary device. Don’t
received on the smartphone will appear on Glass.
expect the retail price to be too low, as developer
Google have worked extremely hard to pack years of technology into a small and yet
models are going for $1500 at the moment. Google is venturing on new waters,
simple looking device that fits on your head
and only time will tell whether this
like a pair of sunglasses. It literally brings
product will be a hit with consumers.
For more information visit: http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/22/4013406/i-used-google-glass-its-the-future-with-monthly-updates
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Collage February 23
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Instagram Pictures
Collage
Erik Harty (11) Elle Hiatt (12)
Zach Rawson (12)
Erika Dalida (11)
Kayla Niere (9)
Robin Kim (12) Heather Grable (12)
Heidi Nawar (11)
Collage
Heidi Nawar (11)
Tania Magallanes (10)
Zach Rawson (12)
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Briefs Breaking News!
On March 5, the Physics classes,
The Mirror is now
comprised of Seniors and Juniors, took a trip to Knott’s Berry Farm
available online at
Amusement Park. The purpose of
www.llamirror.org.
the trip was to apply the physics they’ve learned with accelerometers
Check it out!
and equations on the rides.
Winter soccer and basketball season finished with the four of the five of the basketball teams winning the league championship. The JV girls basketball team was undefeated in league and both basketball varsity teams went to the second round of CIF playoffs. Boys varsity soccer came in third in league and went to CIF playoffs
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Fr./So. Valentine’ s Banquet Photography by Danelle Taylor Johnston
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Student Week of Prayer
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