Loma Linda Academy Mirror '13-'14 I3

Loma Linda Academy Newszine | Established 1940s | Volume 81 Issue 3| Jan./Feb. 2014

Photos By: Shawn Weerawardana

*Editor and Chief* Shawn Weerawardana *Reporters* Julian Aveling Abryana Gittens Joyce Zhang Elijah Hichkman

*Publisher* Robert Skorez *Sponsor* Danelle Taylor Johnston *Contact* Loma Linda Acedemy 10656 Anderson St. Loma Linda CA 92354 Mirror@lla.org

Stress is causing some students to break under pressure

F

ebruary is here and with it rolls in a new semester. For some of us

tough, but being a student in Loma

that feeling of just not feeling good

Linda Academy, I think, is even

enough after that semester ends.

tougher. The culture here at LLA is

Rather than proudly showing your

all about the competitive nature, to

parents your grades, you have to

be that much better than the next

somehow find a way to intercept

person. I’m not going to say that

the mail. You are not alone.

I know the situation you’re going

All I can say to help maybe

through, I’m not going to say that I

is this: we as students, need to

know three easy steps to fix all your

want to succeed. Whatever your

stresses. However I will reassure you

definition of success is, strive for

that means a fresh start. For some it is a chance to continue their success.

What I know about the atmosphere at Loma Linda Academy, is that so many more of you are still dwelling on how “bad” you did last semester, and how it’s going to be so hard to bring up your grades, and stressing about how your parents are mad at you because you had gotten a sub-par grade. Or, you may even be thinking “My GPA is ruined, so such and such

that you are not alone.

You aren’t the only

feel like you’ve made your parents

freaking out that you

proud. I challenge you to strive

ended a class with a B.

for YOUR success this semester—

You aren’t the only one

not other’s meanings of success.

in themselves. You are not the only one

college won’t even consider me.”

Being a student in high school is

math grade to an A, or maybe its to

one whose parents are

who is disappointed

Photo Illustration

that. Whether it’s bringing that

who stayed up all night to ace that final, but it just wasn’t enough.

A lot of the students here at LLA go through the same things—

T

hat is the mantra that Kate Lewis, Loma Linda Academy

Biology teacher, used to accomplish something incredible in 2013.

She made her New Year’s resolution to run thirteen half-marathons, 13.1 miles, in the year 2013. By being dedicated and working hard, Lewis was able to achieve her goal.

the race, others texted and emailed

on a Sunday morning does not sound

their support, some waited at the

fun to me, ever! Also, sometimes I

finish line, met me at random mile

get bored around mile 7-8 and it

markers to cheer or drove me to/

is hard to keep running, but I just

from races and fed me afterwards!”

had to put one foot in front of the

Running has taught Lewis a lot.

other and keep heading towards the

She said it taught her to “persevere

finish line, even if I was walking.”

through tough times.” She said it

As the new year starts, Lewis plans to keep running. She has

Before the beginning of

plans to maybe do another half

2013, Lewis had already run

marathon in February, a 5K,

several half-marathons, two

and a Tough Mudder, which is

marathons which is 20.2 miles,

a 10-12 mile obstacle race in

one sprint triathlon, a few 5ks

March, and maybe a marathon

and other races. She has done

in September in Hawaii.

races in California, Washington,

Lewis and one of her friends

Oregon, Nevada and Hawaii.

made a plan to run a marathon

Lewis said she, “started

on each of the main islands in

[running] in 2010 when my

Hawaii. They ran one on Oahu

sister, Jane, convinced me to start running, so we could train for events simultaneously, even though I was in Hawaii and she was in Seattle, Washington.” She said they would “talk about how our training was going and meet up for the races somewhere for vacation... my first half marathon was with her in Oregon in June 2010.”

Family and friends played a role in keeping Lewis motivated. “My family and many friends encouraged and supported me through the year. Some ran with me during

in 2010, one on Kauai in 2011, also gave her “the courage to try

and in 2014 they are planning to

new things and go to new places.”

do one on Maui. After that, all they

She has learned that “the only limits

will have left is the Big Island. She

are those we place on ourselves.”

is also hoping to get involved in

After all, it was not always easy.

Lewis has had to travel a lot to meet her goals, which even meant she drove to San Francisco for a weekend.

She has faced some challenges in her experience. Lewis said, “Waking up early on the weekends for the races was really hard for me. I am not a morning person! Waking up at 4 AM

training for triathlon again soon.

J

ake Strauss, a junior at Loma Linda Academy, is no stranger to the school community. He is an active leader in his class as well as the center for the

school’s flag football team. Yet one talent he may be best known for is his ability to bake. Jake has been baking for about three years now and has developed a real talent for it. His speciality is cake pops which are basically cakes on a stick. He has even made a business out of selling his confections. Jake is very proud of what he does and in turn takes pride in the products of his works.

He can create a pop for just about any occasion and to add to that he makes everything from scratch. When asked what got him started he said, “It kinda started when my sister wanted to make cake pops for a party one day and we tried, but they turned out awful. So I tried again later and they came out pretty good.” Along the way he has perfected his craft and is very successful because of it. To see some more of his creations go to Jake’s website at, www.jakestreats.weebly.com.

I

n 2013 among an emergence of new clubs, one club has

stood out from the others. The Robotics Club, or RoboRunners.

Heidi Elssmann, club founder, said, “There are robotics teams across the nation competing in the LEGO First Teach Challenge (FTC). Every year, the teams are all given a specific job for their robot to do. Each team designs, builds, and then programs the robot to accomplish the task.

The teams then compete against each other to determine who has the best

pick up as many blocks as possible

in the ranks. Hopefully we are able

method of accomplishing the goal.”

and deposit them in a basket on a

to get more students into the club in

pendulum. Then the robot must drive

future years. With the knowledge we

hopes to accomplish important things

up a ramp, extend its arms, and do a

learn during this years competitions

this year, saying “Our goal this year

pull-up on a bar, and raise a flag. All

will help us get prepared faster to

is to get a solid understanding of the

these things are done through servos

compete in earlier competitions and

design elements and programming,

and motors that control the parts.”

eventually the championships.”

Elssmann also said that the club

so that we can perform better for

At the time of printing the

Christian Lott (12) said, “At the

Mirror, the team was schedule to

beginning of the year it was a bit

compete in the Los Angeles First

slow, but we realize now we need each

at the exhibition for the Seventh-

Tech Challenge on February 9. Most

other to be able to be successful.”

day Adventist schools in Sacramento

tournaments are on Sabbath, and

on January 26, 2014.

it is difficult to find tournaments

future years’ competitions.”

The club attended a competition

Tori Hiatt (12), project manager, said “It [the competition] was a lot

on Sundays, but this one is.

Jonathan Thomas (12) said, “We

of hard work. There were a lot of

hope we do well on the competition

changes to our robot, but overall it

and everything goes well. We hope to

was a great learning experience.”

learn more about FTC for next year.”

Rang Kim (11), said the trip

Elssmann said, “I am excited

helped to unite them and helped

about the future of this club. Since

them “work together as a team.”

there is a new challenge every year,

The task for robots this year

the students will always be pushed

Elssmann said is for the robot “to

to their fullest and new kids can join

To: Maci Chen & Jackie Agustines From: Lauren Caballero “Three Musketeers!”

To Krysthel Gamayo & Josh Sihotang From: Marci Amurao “Krysthel I love you with all my heart and even more!

To: Jessica Lumintang From: Joy Wilson “I love you, Jessica! You are the most wonderful friend that I have

To: Arianna Gutierrez From: Jessica Hanapin “You’re a great kid.”

had. You have put up with me for 7

To: Krysthel Gamayo

whole years! I can’t believe it!”

From: Cinthia Gonzalez

To: Brian Lee & Dylan Lane From Alyssa Cosejo “You guys are the best! Thanks for always being there for me.”

Josh, you’re my friend.

“You make me.

You’re a great friend.”

To: True Grits From Rachel Barlow “Obviously because everybody loves your uncomfortableness.”

To: Adelynn Yen

To: Cinthia Gonzalez

From: Jackie Agustines

From Krysthel Gamayo

“I’m going to miss

“I think you’re cool.

you next year.”

You’re my role model.”

To: Kristina Hall

To: Janna Que

From: Carissa Paw

From: Trinity Tanner

“Thanks for always making

“Thanks for the memories

me smile when I was down.”

and the inside jokes.”

To: Ledy Ann Cordero From: Akash Patel To: Kaylee Rawson

To: Samantha Grossman

From: Tania Magallanes

From: Haley Hoag

out to tell you how much I care

“You’re a silly little Goblin!”

“You’re one of my best friends, and

about you. So “hello” there, and

you’re so chill. Thanks for always

I shall talk to you later.”

being here for me! Stay golden.”

To: Sarah Pan, Cheryl Wang, Sarah Farris, Yasmine Siagian From: Ashley Leeper “I love you guys!”

To: Jessica Garcia de la Vega

“I am giving you this shout

To: LLA Boys Varsity Soccer

From: Samantha G.

From: Nicholas Putrasahan

“You are so cool, and sweet.

“What a special

You are nice to everyone and I am Happy to be your friend.”

piece of soccer!”

To: Nathan Batres From: David Siregar

To: Kaylee Chinchay

“YOU’RE SO

From: Rubydeh Ramiree

AWESOME”

“Hey there! I’ve had wonderful

To: Elijah Chokka

memories with you! You are amazing

From: Patrick Tiyakun

and I love spending time with you!”

and very unique style.”

To: Grant Ratanna From: Scott Simus “You rock Grant!”

To: Marina Shenouda From: Alexa Shenouda “Thanks for being there for me when I needed you and thanks for being the best big sister EVER! Love ya!”

To: Coda, Aaron, Adam, Zane, Ian,

From: Arianna Gutterrez “You are so cool.

Thanks for living.

To: Kayla Redfield

“Very good kid, smart and humble. Creative genius

To: Jessica Hanapin

To: All of my [Moriah Perkins’] friends!

From: Moriah Perkins “Love all of you for supporting me and listening to me through all of my trials & joys. May God bless you through this school year and beyond! God has given me a gift through each of your friendships, and knowing you has given me much joy; love you all, Moriah.”

From: Lindsey Redfield “Shout out to Kayla because you are just the coolest! I love you sister!”

To: Marcelo Desia From: Kyra Church You are extremely talented and so fun to talk to! Have a great day!

To: Rubydeb Ramirez,

To: Brittany Bergey, Suean Kelly From: Madeline Mace You girls are the greatest of

Hannah Quijano From: Cierra Mendoza Butler

Etienne, Jacob, Harley, Ethan

friends. So blessed to call you my

Goyne, Austin, Jeffrey

besties! Thank you for all the love and

you guys, I thank God for

support you’ve given me this year.

your very existence!

From: Lunden Spencer “I love you guys!

You’re my brothers!

To: Krysthel Gamayo

“Every time I think of

To: Uribe’s Homeroom From: Sergio Uribe

To: Andrew Caster

“Hey homeroom! Since you didn’t

From: Kristel Mae Jbalio “Hi Caster! I hope you’ve

From: Cinthia Gonzalez

write many shoutouts, I’m writing

“You make me laugh.

this one for you. Thank you for selling

had a great year so far! I’m

the most magazine subscriptions!”

gonna miss you next year.“

You’re a great friend”

To: Elizabeth Bates

To: Jessica Bates From: Elizabeth Bates

To: Scott Simus

“Hi Jess!”

From: Grant Ratana “You’re an awesome friend!”

From: Jessica Bates “Hi E!”

Remembering Gordon Day 1949-2014

A

s students entered the Loma Linda Academy (LLA) campus on January 30, the flag flew at half staff, honoring the memory of the beloved Gordon Day, long-serving junior high principal, who passed away the evening before.

Family, students and colleagues alike have been devastated by his loss and remember him for his compassion to students, his love of his family and his faith in God. Day was a principal of the junior high campus for almost 14 years, from ‘95-’99, and again from ‘04-’14.

He dedicated his life to education, working at six different Adventist schools, including one in Guam.

“Mr. Day was dedicated, hard-working and devoted to the students,” said Carol Brink, junior high U.S. history teacher.

Mark Bradford, junior high physical education director, agreed, “When I think about Mr. Day, I think about the love he had for the students.”

That love has spanned generations of students. Current high school students who attended the Loma Linda Academy Junior High School, have countless stories of his personal positive impact on their lives. “I’ve never heard anyone talk bad about Mr. Day,” Andrew Kim (11) said.

When Paul Nawar (11) was in eighth grade his bike—his only mode of transportation—was stolen from campus. Day promised he would buy Nawar a new bike. Though Nawar protested, Day insisted and spent two weeks finding the perfect bike. “The new bike was ten times as nice as the one I had,” Nawar said. He still uses the bike. “I plan to keep it for forever,” Nawar said. “[Mr. Day] always put others

before himself. He always did that. He touched everyone in a different way.”

Always approachable, Day would hang out with his students, sometimes joining them in basketball games— once even ripping his pants while playing. The incident only made him all the more human to his students.

He had a sense of humor and liked to lift the spirits of his students.

Lynne Hattendorf, high school guidance counselor, remembers how “Day would drive the ‘limousine golf cart’ filled with kids all over the

Gordon and Patty Day at the JH girl’s retreat.

campus […]. The kids had a blast.”

Chloe Roda (7) is but one that remembers him doing this even at night.

“He was a really good principal and you could tell that he loved his job.”

Even when disciplining students, Day had a way of correcting while still encouraging. Pere-re Herd (8) said, “Whenever I got in trouble, he was always on my side.” This quality placed Day in the position to make the difference at pivotal moment and helped students strive to do better. He loved and cared for his students as his own children.

Day would work one-on-one with students after school to help them with

their academic performance. He would keep track of how each student was doing and intervene when needed. “He really cared about his students. He helped me with my grades and encouraged me to do better,” said Chloe Cucenca (10).

This compassion and encouragement is echoed by numerous students. “He is the reason I passed junior high and am not in public school,” Ariel Rocha (10) said.

Parents recognized how special his influence has been on their children’s lives. Thomas Contreras, parent and LLA security officer, said, “Mr. Day is the most important person I have known.

There are not enough words to express what he did for our eighth grader.”

Teachers noticed as well. “Gordon was a genuine individual who loved the school so much. In the thirteen years that we worked together, I was blessed to have witnessed his love and compassion for the students as well as the staff,” said Julie Khoury, junior high math and physical science teacher.

Jeremy Morado, choir director, said “His dedication to service and his care for students have and always will be an inspiration to myself and to many others.”

Day lifted up his colleagues.

Elizabeth Muñoz, registrar and junior high vice principal, said, “I could come to him to talk about anything, and he would listen.”

“I appreciated how he was always looking for ways to help his staff improve. He was very supportive of us in our pursuit for continuing education,” Khoury said.

Day’s workdays extended into extra-curricular activities, where he

Photos courtesy of the junior high

is remembered for his behind-the scenes hard work in school activities that spilled over to high school events. Hannah Young, administrative assistance in the advancement office said, “When Gordon Day’s name is mentioned, the first thing that comes to my mind is how hardworking and helpful he was. He was someone who always could be counted on.”

“Mr. Day was an outstanding supporter of the music department,” said Gio Santos, band director. “I enjoyed watching him after concerts and during concerts, as I could see how proud he was of the students.

He even conducted the Junior High Wind Ensemble during one of our concerts. Mr. Day would stay with me to help clean up the gym after concerts, sometimes for more than two hours.”

“It was all work; that is how he showed love,” said Doug Herrmann, K-12 head principal.

Day has left his imprint on part of the physical campus as well. He was instrumental in the development and construction planning of the junior high gym, dedicated on August 27, 2010, and the junior high and high school library, which opened November 4, 2013. Day “developed most of the floor plans for the new library,” industrial arts teacher, Jay Linthicum said.

Rose Anjejo, 7-12 librarian, called Day “a man of his words.” She appreciates his dedication and work that helped create the space for the library after its move from Franz Hall.

Day’s compassionate character was most evident in his love of his family.

Gordan Day was married to his beloved wife Patty, LLA high school registrar, for twenty years. “He always used to come in and say ‘Hello Mrs. Day!’ and she used to whisper back, ‘Hello Mr. Day.’ He used to come in and say the sweetest things to her, constantly calling her beautiful. He was just such a sweet and kind person,” remembers Vanessa Quintana, K-12 school receptionist.

“When the high school yearbook was dedicated to Mrs. Day. Mr. Day came over to the chapel and waited in the back with her holding her hand until the announcement was made.

She wondered at the time why he was there,” Diane Bradley said.

Day’s loving nature with his family is also seen in his love of Christ.

It was Day’s goal to help connect students to God so they could discover the love he had found in Christ.

“Gordon was ever the advocate for the power and importance of prayer for students,” Scott Guptill, director of communication and marketing, said. “He lived a life of service.”

Kaitlyn Etzweiler (9) said Day was “a perfect representation of what Christians strived to be.”

Day was crucial to the ongoing success of Bible Camp, an event that he was part of for more than two decades.

Herrmann said, “When schools in the education department took over the planning of the Bible conference in 1992, Gordon quickly became involved

in the leadership of the program,” then working as principal at Orangewood Adventist Academy. “Gordon did all the work, Doug Mace was up front and, I was just the figurehead,” Herrmann said.

Day believed in the power of Bible Camp so much he helped start a Bible Camp for junior high students in 2004.

“Mr. Day has been a consistent figure in junior high Bible Camp,” said Erick Penick, associate youth director for Southeastern Californian Conference.

Yami Bazan, founder of the junior high Bible Camp, said she will miss Day’s “giant heart.”

Day was passionate about Bible Camp because, “It was such a powerful time for kids to commit to Jesus Christ.

It was the focus of everything he wanted in education,” Herrmann said.

“I think Mr. Day embodied grace,” Dominique Townsend (12) said.

Day will be deeply missed. His positive influence on his students, colleagues and family is immeasurable.

As Contreras said, “There is no day like Mr. Day.” Day leaves behind many loved ones: his wife Patty, daughters Gina Johnson, Robyn Juarez, grandchildren Brooke Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Isabella Vasquez, father Clyde Day, and his siblings, Julie Day, Andy Day and wife Timbre, and Jeff Day.

Weather conditions cause

No matter the reason, the

to why a set uniform is instituted,

students to resent the uniforms even

enforcement of the dress code has

and there are reasons as to why

more than they already do, thus

caused problems, not only with

there has been little change to it.

causing students to improvise.

the students who deal with it, but

At Loma Linda Academy, the

also the teachers who enforce it.

When asked what the importance of the dress code was, Mark Holm,

There are some students,

vice principal said, “I think it has had

pants, along with other variations,

however, who really do not mind

an important impact on three levels.

are no stranger to its students.

the dress code and uniforms. Some

First, as a school I believe there is a

students consider it something that

unifying effect for our student body.

there needs to be a change in the

makes life easier. Nick Gonzaga

Uniforms help us identify as a school

dress code and, or the uniform.

(11) said, ”We have a set wardrobe,

family and it brings us together.

Some students feel the uniforms

so instead of worrying about how

On that same level there is a sense

are outdated and not ideal for

much more different you are than

of purpose that we model with our

the varying Southern California

the next person, you can worry

uniform, that we are here to learn,

weather. Some students also feel

about something more important.”

that we value taking pride in what

burgundy polos and the khaki

However, many feel as though

as though the regulations on

Some do not mind the dress

we wear and that it looks good.

dress code have become a little

code at all, but feel an update in the

“Secondly, safety is at issue.

over the top in recent years.

uniforms is in order instead. Rachel

We want to be able to identify LLA

Barlow (10) said, “I don’t mind the

students quickly in the event of an

there is room for change in the dress

rules on what and how we wear

emergency. Finally, on a individual

code and uniforms. On the opposite

what we wear, but its the things that

level, our dress code gives students

side of things, others feel as though

we have to wear that bother me.”

the opportunity to focus on their

Regardless to why, many feel

a uniform should stay uniform

The uniforms have not had a

school work and allows students

major update since 2005. That is

to feel safe on campus. It takes the

almost a decade of the same uniform.

pressure off a student who feels

dress code, some students make

So, it is understandable as to why

that they need to dress in “current

it by wearing what will keep

some students would want a change.

fashion” to fit in with other people.”

them comfortable. Whether it be

Riley Myers (11) a junior who left

sweatpants under skirts and shorts,

the school this school year and now

to some students that teachers are

sweaters under sweaters, or off-

goes to AB Miller High School in

cracking down with no regards

brand shorts, it seems as though

Fontana said, “Its so much more

for the weather. But it may be

students will go to any length to

chill to not have uniforms and its so

the students who have no regard

keep up with the weather. Or is it

much more comfortable to wear what

for the dress code? Students have

simply just a fashion statement?

you want.” But there are reasons as

been seen wearing non-True Grits

and should be instituted as such.

Simply disregarding the

In regards to outerwear, it seems

sweaters and jackets and even gone

The dress code states, “Uniforms

private so they won’t be embarrassed.

to the length of wearing sweats

should be in good condition and

“But I do want to send the

under shorts and skirts, and in turn

worn properly with appropriate

message that we have an expectation

they have gotten dress coded. If it

accessories.” Things happen and

that students will wear True Grits

is too cold and or too hot, what

clothes get ruined, and people

at school. One of the facts of life is

are the students supposed to do?

grow out of them. So if something

learning how to live with rules and

like this does happen students are

having a positive relationship with

many of the students is the sheer

forced to buy uniforms again to

people we work with. I love the

width that the True Grits sells their

comply with the dress code.

fact that teens question rules, they

One of the problems among

pants at, not to mention the price.

Yet there are benefits to having a

question everything. I think that is

The issue, for some, is that if you buy

uniform, and consequently keeping

a very admirable quality. Knowing

these pants you would have to get

that uniform consistent throughout

why we have a uniform policy and

them tailored which would cost even

the years. It keeps the students safe.

that there are legitimate reasons for it

more added to the total price of the

It promotes school unity, relieves

means that we care about our school

purchase. Also, in Southern California

peer pressure, encourages neatness.

and we want it to be a positive place.

weather it is not even ideal to buy

Like Nick Gonzaga said, in some

I truly believe that our current policy

pants in the first place. Thus students

aspects of it, having a set wardrobe

contributes to a positive atmosphere

have to endure the weather because

is easier than standing out. This

on campus. I am okay with those

of the reluctance to buy the pants.

is what the uniforms promote.

who believe differently than I do. I

The cost of the uniforms seems to

For the most part, students at

am open to discussion and input.

be a major contribution to the dislike.

least try to accept it as something that

I hope students will always ask

Josef Wright (12) said, “The uniforms

is in their best interest, and comply

why we have our policies. That is

are breaking the bank for something

with the uniform and dress code.

part of the process of evaluating

we only wear to school.” The cost of

Hold said this to legitimately

pants, shorts, and skirts are close to

frustrated students, “I get that there

$40.00 each. The cost of shirts and

are frustrations. I don’t want to make

various outerwear are up to about

students feel like they are getting

$30.00. Not to mention that many of

randomly singled out or picked

the items do not exactly fit all body

on for no reason. I try to use a lot

types, alterations have to be made,

of grace and understanding with

thus leading it to cost more. Most

students. I always ask why they are

students just find themselves reusing

out of uniform. I never jump to

uniforms from junior high all the way

conclusions or try and make them

until they are a senior in high school.

feel small. I try and talk to them in

their effectiveness,” Holm said.

Let’s talk about new year’s resolution first.

E

very year people reset their resolution that they have

planned overtime, but then give up after a while. The new year’s resolutions range. Joy Wilson’s

Sivers suggests that “Telling someone

to stop at anytime. The result turned

your goals makes them less likely to

out to be that those who announced

happen.” Normally people won’t get

their goals gave up after 33 minutes

satisfied if they don’t actually do the

on average and said that they are

work, but when they announce their

closer to accomplish their goals,

plans in a public occasion, they feel

while the others kept working the

that the work is already done because

whole time and felt that they still

their friends have acknowledged

have “a long way to go,” Sivers said.

it. This sense of satisfaction put them into a less-motivated status.

Shirley Pan (12) shared her experience

good grade in Chemistry.”

of working hard to achieve certain

Whereas Gerald Cheng (11)

goals. “Sometimes I get very tired

said, “Keep fit for badminton.”

for schoolwork, so I reward myself

However, what most people do is to

a little bit and have a rest, but

come up with a study plan or weight-

eventually I will try to catch up and

losing schedule, stick on them for a

keep pace with my plans,” said Pan.

couple weeks, and just give up. So the problem is, how to be persistent?

The typical advice is to tell somebody one’s goals. According to “7 Easy Ways to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution” by Jen Kim with others increases your sense of responsibility to meet your objectives,” since nobody wants to let others down. In this way, People turn their goals into “a social effort.”

However, Derek Sivers shares that this may not always work in his short speech “Keep Your Goals to Yourself ” from the video posted on TED.com.

to tell your resolutions, but what matters most is the effort you take.

(12)resolution was to, “Get a

from Psychology Today, “Sharing

It is your own choice whether

Sivers noted a a test conducted by Peter Gallwitzer in 2009 stood in the same position. All 163 participants wrote down their goals that can be achieved in a small time scale.

Sivers said, “Half of [participants] announced their commitment to their goals and half didn’t.” The conductor gave everyone 45 minutes to work and told them that it’s fine

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ocated in the heart of Redlands on the corner of 5th Street and Redlands Blvd., a new chocolate

shop has opened its doors. Upon hearing of this, the LLA Mirror staff immediately dispatched a reporter to investigate.

On arriving, Julian Aveling, reporter, was greeted by two friendly receptionists who displayed carefully made individual chocolates of several different flavors. After making a selection and completing the purchase, Aveling soon enough returned to the the sprawling office campus of the Mirror. Here, the purchased chocolate was sampled by the impatient-andhungry-for-chocolate Mirror staff. Abryana Gittens expressed her opinion that, “The coffee flavor was very intense. It’s not regular chocolate that can be eaten on the go like Snickers or Kit-Kats. It’s a chocolate that is also about the “experience.”

Elijah Hickman and Joyce Leyin Zheng focused more on the chocolate itself than the experience. Zheng said, “All the chocolates have very rich texture and strong flavor. My favorite flavor is lemon because the combination of the mild sweet from the lemon and the pure dark chocolate creates a perfect balance.”

Hickman added, “The chocolate flavors were really strong. It was a taste I haven’t tasted before; it was super bitter, but it also had a little sweet to it. If you are a dark chocolate lover, you will love this chocolate.”

Overall, most of the Mirror staff expressed the opinion that the chocolate was not for simply snacking and it would likely not be enjoyed tremendously by small children or immature people. However, if one eats slowly, savoring flavors and not munching and chomping, the chocolate is good indeed.

Written by Julian Aveling. Opinions expressed are of the Mirror Staff

Every Tuesday from 5:00 pm to approximately 7:00pm the city of Loma Linda has a farmers market on Anderson

The

annual

Street just down from the Bank of America. There are

k-12 assemble

a mix of vendors from hummus, fresh bread, fruit and

was on January 24.

vegetables, arts and craft, to ethnic food eateries.

Many students were in shock when they came back from Christmas break to see that Franz Hall had been completely torn down when they were away. While the demolition had been planned since last year, they found it surprising to see only a pile of rubble and some stairs left of the venerable building.

Where does the money go that we pay for detation and when are cell phones get taking away? All fines go into a Principal’s discretionary account that is managed by the business office and audited by the conference office.

That means there is oversight for money that comes in and goes out. Typically we use this money to fund

The 2013 90-Sec video contest winners:

special needs for individual students who may need

First place: Daniel Mirasol

assistance for various reasons – textbooks,

Second place: Josh Sihotang

uniforms etc.

and Jason Frias.

Demolition Photos by Michael Johnson

1963 from the Lomasphere

November 2013 by Danelle Taylor Johnston

January 2014 by Danelle Taylor Johnston

Photos by: Michael Johnson

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alented students in Sara Gillespie’s Drawing and

Painting class worked hard this past semester to create beautiful works of art. Here are just a few pieces of work created by these students.