2020-2021 LLA Mirror Issue 6

Issue 6

Volume 81

12 February 2021

MIR|ROR

Loma Linda Academy News Reflecting on LLA since 1940

Table of

CONTENTS

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Briefs

COVID Around the World

05 Overcoming Stress A New Face on Twenties

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New Semester, New Study Tips Five Love Languages

Seniors

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The Anime Community Student Rooms March Birthdays Answer Page Crossword Puzzle 2

Briefs

The recent weather in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area has been causing major car accidents, most notably the one on Interstate 35 West. According to CNN, this wreck consisted of 133 vehicles. Photos and videos of this wreck show that least ten of these vehicles were large semi-trucks. Regarding the pile up, six people are reported to have lost their lives as of February 11, 2021, and about sixty-five people have sought medical treatment for any injuries they might have incurred.

According to CNN, these numbers are expected to rise in the coming days.

As COVID-19 continues to be threat, Pharmacies have began to offer the COVID-19 vaccine. According to CBS News, CVS and Walgreens are two drugstore chains that are among the pharmacies distributing the vaccine. Walgreens will only be giving out a limited amount of these COVID-19 vaccinations across multiple states and Puerto Rico. CVS’s approach is to have an initially roll out of COVID-19 vaccinations in about thirteen states. Other major pharmacy chains joining these two in the distribution are Walmart, Sam’s Club, Rite-Aid, and Costsco, however, not all of these companies will be distributing in California.

February 12, 2021 marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year and ushers in the Year of the Ox. This holiday is the cause of major celebration in China, but due to COVID-19, things are more difficult this year. According to CNN, Beijing has urged their citizens to not travel this year, and to instead stay home. Some companies are even paying their workers an incentive so that they stay home. This is all in an effort to reduce COVID-19 rates. This is especially key since the travel during 2020’s Lunar New Year was part of what made the COVID-19 rates raise.

It was the Weekend’s turn to perform at the Superbowl on February 7, 2021.

The performance opened up with the Weekend on a stage resembling Las Vegas.

A choir sang his song Call Out My Name to start the show off, and then the Weekend began to perform his song, Starboy. Then in classic Superbowl fashion, The Weekend performed a medley of his songs. To close off the show, The Weekend performed his latest hit, Blinding Lights.

Editor-inChief Noah Hernandez

Copy Editor Funanya Ikechukwu

Reporter Allison Kim

Cover a Briefs graphic credits: clipartpanda.com

Photo Editor/ Designer Melissa Gomez

Reporter Cody Regester

Designer Leilani Calixto

Reporter Aiden Velez

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Reporter Abigail Inostroza

Sponsor Danelle Taylor Johnston

Publisher Iveth Valenzuela

COVID Around The World

COVID-19 has hit the whole world, each country has had a different way of handling it. Some countries have opened up more, and some have even been able to get back to normal life.

New Zealand has had the biggest concert since the lockdown with 20,000 people. On January 16 in Waitangi, New Zealand group, Six60 held a concert, they have a six-date nationwide summer tour. New Zealand has had a total of 25 deaths and 2,304 cases.

BY LEILANI CALIXTO

people can’t use homemade cloth masks or scarves as face coverings in shops and on public transport, and it will be in place till at least February 14.

“I think that as a whole our country could be more cautious” -Isabel Genovez According to bbc.com, at the beginning of 2021 many countries set earlier curfews, and stay at home orders.

France has a curfew from 6:00p.m. to 6:00a.m. shops and businesses are closed from that time, and people need to be at home. They’ve also closed their border to all non-EU countries since January 31st. In Germany non-essential shops, hairdressers, schools, restaurants, bars In Italy, a curfew from 10:00p.m. and leisure centres remain closed. In to 5:00a.m. remains in place, travel January a new rule was announced that between Italy’s 20 regions is banned 4

until 15 February, and mask-wearing is mandatory. Belgium’s lockdown has been extended until 1 March, all nonessential travel is banned until then.

Ezekiel Eliamani (12) stated, “Other countries that had greater outbreaks got a handle on the virus much sooner so I think the US could do more.”

Isabel Genovez (11) said, “I think that as a whole our country could be more cautious and work together by staying home when you can, social distancing, and wearing your mask to help slow the spread of the virus.”

“I think the US could do more.”

-Ezekiel Eliamani

Lia Hutchins (9) stated, “I missed my 8th grade graduation, a ton of things for school as we all did and of course just parties my whole family would throw or just traveling to places.”

Ashley Bvundura (10) said, “I have pretty much all medical field aunts and it honestly sucks that I can’t just hug them.”

The USA is attempting to flatten the curve with shutdowns and recuring facemasks in public places.

All the things mentioned above have been done to control the spread of COVID-19, it’s important that in order to lift restrictions we must do our part with wearing masks and social distancing.

Overcoming Stress

BY AIDEN VELEZ

Online learning can be stressful and such stress can be unwanted and not needed.

Finding methods or ways to relieve such stress is crucial to your physical, mental and academic health. Here are some tips from some of your fellow students on how to deal with stress.

3. Soobin Jeon (10) recommends taking time aside from academics and studies to relieve some stress. Jeon has developed a method of balance between school and relaxing by taking breaks in between assignments. Reading, drawing and listening to music are all ways too ease tensions.

------------------------------------4. Sophia Ciaramello (12) recommends Exercising.

Ciaramello has been working out at the gym as a way of relaxing and getting her mind of things. Other activities like jogging, yoga, and taking a walk can also help get one’s mind get off of things.

1. Emilio Puentes (11) recommends music. Listening to music has helped Puentes focus on homework while relaxing when needed. Listening to music helps time fly and eases your mind.

For those who have instruments, picking up the instrument is also a good stress reliever.

------------------------------------2. According to the Mayo Clinic, talking to friends and family can really help lift one’s spirits and relieve stress. Even a simple text or video call is enough to ease tension.

“A small amount of stress can be good, motivating you to perform well.”

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- “Stress Management” www.mayoclinic.org

A New Face on Twenties

BY FUNANYA IKECHUKWU

Andrew Jackson, the seventh US president, has been the face of the twenty-dollar bill since 1928, according to The Washington Post, Jackson, the seventh president of the US, has in recent times has become to be known as a controversial figure. Harriet Tubman, an abolitionist, is set to replace Jackson as the new face of the twenty-dollar bill, due to her many accomplishments and deeds that she has done, for the United States.

Jackson is considered to be a controversial president in recent years. Jackson first became a lawyer, and later on, became wealthy enough to own enslaved people. He, later on, became president of the United States.

Jackson strongly supported the institution of slavery and is responsible for signing the Indian Removal Act, leading to the Trail of Tears, according to whitehouse. gov.

Under the Obama administration, there was a push to change the $20 bill. One major candidate was the freedom-fighter, Tubman. She was born Araminta Ross in Dorchester County, Maryland, and later on changed her name to Harriet Tubman, when she married John Tubman, a free black man. Tubman was

Many proponents of the change state that having Tubman on the bill is essential for giving positive representation for AfricanAmericans. This could represent a positive shift Jordyn Wright (11) said, “Definitely a big effect because like always, there are people who don’t support certain things that others strongly believe in. And there will definitely be many people complaining that Jackson should not be removed, but sometimes change is good, and if this change is approved I would definitely be excited to hold a 20 dollar bill in my hand.”

Keoni Pang (11) said, “I believe it will have a minor effect but shows a shift towards the right direction.”

This change is expected to be seen on bills around 2025-2026, with the Biden administration, Chikwendu Okwandu (9) ramping up production of this said, “ I think this choice will new change. This bill is set to have a big effect on the African provide more representation American community. I think many children, especially young of the US’s diverse history.

Putting Tubman on the twentywomen, will be inspired by dollar bill is not going to solve Harriet Tubman’s placement all the problems with race and on the $20 bill. It will show the representation that the US world that women can achieve great accomplishments and make faces, but it is a step in the right direction. a difference in the world if they work and persist one small step at a time.” also known as “Moses,” due to the work that she did. Tubman helped dozens of enslaved people in the South escape to the North via the Underground Railroad, according to womenshistory.org. Due to these heroic acts, she is slated to be the new face of the bill.

“Women can achieve great accomplishments and make a difference in the world.” ~ Chikwendu Okwandu

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New Semester, New Study Tips

BY CODY REGESTER

Students have just recently started a new semester at Loma Linda Academy, this new semester brings new classes for many people. These classes may require more work than what was expected of students in the past. To deal with this extra work some students have shared some things that help them keep up with schoolwork.

Students have mixed opinions about virtual learning. Zane Rice (12) said “Some classes are harder to do, like math and science. Other classes haven’t been affected as much like English and Bible. It is definitely harder to pay attention now that we’re not in classrooms.” Andrew delaRoca (10) said that “It is very different, you have more freedom in-person to ask friends and other people, online you can’t talk to people if you don’t have their contact information. You have to form FaceTime calls if you want to have study sessions.” Leslie Rodriguez (10) shared some of the positives of online classes for her because she has zero period PE she can wake up later now that she doesn’t have to get to school early, teachers are also more accessible now, they answer messages faster and are more flexible with their office hours. Students seem to agree that there are positives and negatives to online school.

Virtual learning has caused many students to change how they ap-

proach their schoolwork delaRoca said “It’s been hard having to learn how to use new programs” throughout the past year students have had to learn how to use many new tools like MyLLA, Zoom, Google Classroom, and Canvas. It has also let people change their schedules Rodriguez likes that she can stay up, later doing homework and get up later. “I can get more sleep now and can stay up later doing homework.”

“I recommend short sessions [of studying] with breaks in between.”

-Andrew delaRoca Students have shared some tips that help them keep up with their studies. Rodriguez said that it is easier to study now “Since COVID hit it’s easier to start studying for tests,

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for some tests, I start to study a few days before or I at least have a plan instead of just doing it as it comes.” delaRoca says that a study schedule can help too “You should prioritize classes and work in that order, … focus on something for at least 15 minutes and then take a break and then get back to studying.”

To be successful in classwork, make sure to stay organized. Organization helps in all areas of studying for success.

Photo by: Cody Regester

Five Love Languages

BY NOAH HERNANDEZ

Love comes in many different forms. There is romantic love, familial love, and neighborly love just to name a few. Everyone shows somebody loves in one way or another, but how love is communicated would be what makes all the difference. In 1992, Gary Chapman came up with the concept of the five love languages. They are words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch. To learn what your love language is, take the quiz on page (X) or visit 5lovelanguages.com.

Words of Affirmation

Acts of Service

If one’s preferred method of showing love is words of affirmation, then flattery would be the way to go with them. Phrases such as “I love you” and compliments are how they would show somebody that they love

It will be the little things that truly count with the people who prefer to show their love through acts of service. Helping out with the chores, making dinner, and helping out with pending tasks are the methods

Recieving Gifts

Quality Time

Those who prefer to show love through receiving gifts might seem materialistic, but it is more than just getting a random gift.

The sentiment, thought, effort, and quality are all taken into consideration when receiving a gift.

These people consider time to be incredibly precious, and so they want to spend it wisely. Being attentive when they want your attention and being sure to check in on these people is what will show them that you love them.

Physical Touch Knowing your love language and the love language of those around you can help you when expressing your affection or gratitude towards them. It helps to know what their preferances are so that when appropriate, you know how to treat them.

People who prefer to show love through physical touch will gravitate more towards hugs, pats on the back, and affectionate touches on the arm or shoulder. They most likely will get near to anyone they feel attracted to or that they consider close to.

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directions

choose the statement that fits you best from the following six sections. then tally up the amount of each letter you selected.

a.

I like it when my loved ones go on trips with me and have a meaningful conversation with me

c.

b.

I like it when my loved ones will help me out with pending tasks and assignments I have

b.

I show appreciation for my family/ freinds by helping them with a task or assignment

d.

I show appreciation for my family/ freinds by giving them hugs, forehead kisses, or back rubs

I like it when my loved ones hug me or massage my shoulders

d.

c.

I show appreciation for my family/ freinds by giving them gifts and treats

e.

I show appreciation for my family/ freinds by saying I love you or other phrases of affection

e.

I am careful with who I say, “love you” to becuase those words hold a lot of meaning for me

a.

I would rather listen to the person speak after greeting them

When my friends give me a random hug, I feel good

a.

a.

I would rather have a conversation after greeting someone

I would rather plan a future event after greeting someone

When my friends give me a random gift, I feel good

b.

When my friends take me on a random outing, I feel good

QUIZ

When my friends help me out with my assingments, I feel good

e.

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c.

e.

c.

I am careful with who I give a gift because that action holds a lot of meaning for me

d.

I am careful with who I spend my time with, because time means a lot to me

I would rather receive a hug after greeting someone

b.

d.

I like it when my loved ones get me gifts that they put a lot of thought into

d.

I am careful with who I give a hug because that action means a lot to me

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I make sure others know I love them by saying, “I love you” or other affectionate phrase

a.

I make sure others know that I love them by spending time with them

c.

I make sure others know that I love them by giving them gifts with meaning

b.

I make sure others know I love them by helping them solve their problems

Results on pg (X)

SENIORS

BY LEILANI CALIXTO

For many high school students, senior year is the grade most people look forward to a senior trip, last banquets, last vespers, senior prank day, a graduation and so much more.

This year it’s very different for the class of 2021 with online school and no gatherings. However, we can look back on the great years we spent together and be thankful for them.

Seniors were asked what event they missed the most. 40.5% of the seniors surveyed said they missed Havasu the most. Lake Havasu is the senior class trip taken while the other students are MAP testing in the fall. Others also said they missed campout, handshake, banquet, Jr./Sr. Bible Camp, class games, government trip, talent show and vespers.

On a scale from 1-5 on how motivated they felt for school it seems as though also 46% of seniors surveyed answer a three. 21% answered they have no motivation at all, and 3% said they were very motivated.

On a scale from 1-5 for how worn out seniors feel at the end of the school day, 43% said they needed a nap at the end of the school day, 3% answered that they were ready to keep going. 31% prefer inperson learning and 3% enjoy distance learning. 12% answered that they’re struggling with mental health, and 9% said their mental health is great.

Some students have been having difficulties this year including, personal fitness, trying to keep grades up without motivation, the fatigue from staring at a screen all day, checking all the different platforms, working through the stress,

and the lack of interaction. There are also some positives that have come out of distance learning including, more sleep, schedule flexibility, getting to stay in bed during free periods, no classes on Wednesdays, more independence, and more family time.

All seniors surveyed are attending college next year, 72% are staying in California, 28% are not staying in

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California. 19% are moving abroad and 81% are not moving abroad.

Although senior year hasn’t turned out like students thought it would, they can still enjoy the little things.

Knowing that all seniors are going through this together seniors can lean on each other for support.

Senior

SHOUTOUTS!

Thanks for being my safe place and always cheering me up:) admire you for being an outstanding leader for our class, while having a 24/7 full plate. I love you Allison Rhee<3 -Danielle Que

Hi Alley! Thanks for being such a great friend and sticking by me over the years and for recommending the best books! I love you so much!

-Clarissa Tching

I want to write a shoutout to Alison Rhee for being an amazing class president and a great friend.

-Sophia Ciaramello Isaiah Sledge, stay fresh, cheese bag.

-Sebastian Diaz Shoutout to best looking class I know!!

-Elise Chuquimia S/O Aidan Walls -Evan Knecht

Shoutout to Lauren Vitangol for always checking up on me and always sending me positive affirmations !!!

I love Nathan Terrado -Kalise Couture -Javan Knowlton Shoutout to Jerry Liu being the These responses wereforsubmitted worst World of Warcraft this through Google Formsplayer and are world has ever seen. :-) from the class of ‘21 -Luka Samardzija To all my friends I love you guys very much and hope that we stay communicating during college.

-David Lazo-Rivera Shoutout to my boi egger.

-Marc Domini Canosa McKenna, ur rly smart -Noah Hernandez

S/O to Leslie Rodriguez just cause she’s Leslie.

-Gabriela Mawikere Hey Zane, we’ve been friends for a really long time and I couldn’t ask for a better one. May the force be with you.

-Paul Murphy To my boy Ayan -Kyle Bermudez Roman what’s poppin -Ezekiel Eliamani Zane Rice, great friend for the past 4 years.

-Mingtian (Tomorrow) Xu

We have been through a lot guys. Let us march forward to a brighter future for the class of 2021. The end of I miss you all COVID-19 is near.

-Noah Wang -Funanya Ikechukwu Shoutout to Mckenna Davari Yahoo Hi Alley! Thanks for being such a -Abigail Inostroza great friend and sticking by me over the years and for recommending the Scarlett bestie I Love U, you’re the best books! I love you so much! best!

-Clarissa Tching -Leanny Arteaga SHOUTOUT NOAH WANG YOU’RE A REAL ONE -Trevor Samples

Sup Luka.

Shoutout to my brothas LJ and -Steven Queja Sterling and shoutout to my dawg Dr. Sandiford.

Shout out to Scarlett for being such a -Charles Amoateng good friend since freshman year.

-Gabrielle Marpaung 11

S/O to Miss Allison Rhee for keeping our class afloat and still doing an amazing job as our President despite the situation.

-Kylee Uway I would like to say thank you to Trevor for being a great best friend.

-George Isaac

Appreciation for LLA To the swim team, Mr. Oswald, and Mrs. Constanzo.

-Luka Samardzija I appreciate how eager everyone is to get back to school in person -Kalise Couture LLA’s response to the pandemic & how intimidating yet awesome Dr. Sandiford’s teaching style is.

-Marc Domini Canosa

I appreciate our teachers, staff, students, and administration for working hard to accommodate our circumstances.

-Funanya Ikechukwu I appreciate chapel.

-Clarissa Tching

I appreciate the size of it because it allows us to all be friends or at least know each other.

-Ezekiel Eliamani It’s nice that everyone is very friendly toward others -Mingtian (Tomorrow) Xu

Half-days and Asynchronous Wednesdays.

-Charles Amoateng

I appreciate the community, definitely The people are nice. a ton of solid friendships you can find -Noah Wang at school and you could be a part of!

-Trevor Samples I appreciate that they keep trying even when the situation is at its lowest I appreciate Coach Hall. point.

-Steven Queja -Danielle Que

They’re teaching me to be a better person.

-Aidan Walls

I appreciate being able to learn and connect with God. -Gabrielle Marpaung

I love how many people you connect at school and outside of school.

-Melissa Gomez

I appreciate the teachers.

-Sophia Ciaramello

I like the class culture/spirit that comes with noontime activities and the drive to beat all the other classes.

-Gabriela Mawikere

I appreciate that they get us ready for college - Abby Inostroza

Playing Smash (Bros) in the cmc is something I held really close to my heart.

-Sebastian Diaz I love the friendships I’ve developed at LLA and how God centered the school is.

-Elise Chuquimia I appreciate the students.

-Evan Knevht I love all the friends that I have made at LLA -Javan Knowlton

I appreciate my friends and the teacher.

-Paul Murphy Overall community is great. Whether it is the staff, teachers, or classmates, its a fun environment to be in.

-Kyle Bermudez

I appreciate how LLA cares about its students and teachers.

-Leanny Arteaga They offer great opportunities for extracurriculars.

-Mason Possinger I appreciate the approachability of teachers.

-Alexandria Falvo

The smiling faces of everyone and the welcoming teachers.

I appreciate their persistence -Kay Santos -Kylee Uway

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Are you planning on moving abroad for college?

Scale from 1-5 do you prefer distance learning?

What senior event do you miss the most?

Scale from 1-5 how motivated are you for school?

Are you planning on staying in California next year?

Scale from 1-5 how worn out do you feel at the end of the day?

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The Anime Community

BY ABIGAIL INOSTROZA

Getting bored of your regular shows?

Or do you want to explore something new? Anime could be what you’re looking for. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, we’ve all had to stay home to keep ourselves and everyone else safe. Sometimes staying at home can be really boring or you just need something to entertain yourself. Anime is a great way to entertain yourself and also even learn something or motivate yourself to do something you’re passionate about. Since the pandemic began, anime has become a trend and more people are starting to watch anime. There are so many different genres of anime that you would like such as, romance, comedy, drama, slice of life, mecha, shonen, shojo, and many more!

Dean Se (12) said “It has helped me distract myself from some problems and struggles I’ve had.” Below is Dean Se’s Initial D shoes.

life and also help them learn something that could also help them overcome different obstacles they could be facing or are facing. Dean Se also said, “its given me a new view on certain aspects of life.” Watching anime has helped him achieve different points of views so he can understand others better and can help improve future friendships or even relationships.

Some individuals can also gain new hobbies from watching animes such as watching “Your Lie in April” can inspire someone to pursue a life of music and know how to appreciate its beauty and meaning. Zach Flores (12) said, “It’s helped me become interested in things that I probably wouldn’t have experienced if I just watched stuff from here in the States. It’s also given my friends and I more things to talk about and share.” Below is Zach Flores Gundam collection.

Anime can be a form of escape of coping mechanisms for those who are struggling with different things in their

Having people to share conspiracies and theories about different anime shows is great and thanks to anime, there is a whole community where you 14

can make friends and share your love of a show or character. Interacting with others that have the same interests is a great way of staying social and staying safe during this time. Anime is also a great way of exploring yourself and even finding something new about yourself that you didn’t know before.

Sebastian Diaz (12) said “They’ve been able to really cut deep and get raw emotions out of me that books, and TV and western cartoons really don’t or haven’t.” It’s incredible how so many people can be reached at a different level emotionally through anime than western cartoons could ever reach them.

In the industry of animation, it takes a lot of money, time, and dedication to make just one episode of an anime show that it helps the viewers enjoy watching the anime more as the fans can see and admire the art work, animation, and effort put in the whole episode.

Benjamin Dabucon (12) said “The amount of work and effort that’s put into things such as character design, animation, and musical score that makes watching an anime so enjoyable and even memorable, is one of my favorite aspects of the industry and anime as a whole.” Benjamin Dabucons Pop Figurinw from My hero academia.

Recommendations and Reviews and its plot, Benjamin had also mentioned his enjoyment of anime being because of, “The use of detailed writing and well-developed characters.”

Character development is one aspect of an anime show that helps connect the viewer to the show as the audience can grow an emotional connection with the character and can see that character as their comfort character. A comfort character is a fictional character typically from an anime that they can identify themselves with and find immense comfort in. Having an emotional attachment to a character can be taken in both a positive and negative way as it depends on how attached the person is to the character. Some characters can impact a person in a positive way helping them learn moral and take those morals personally. Mckenna Davari (12) said “Each show/movie varies in their vision of how such a world is supposed to be no matter what the future holds and the major theme across the titles and watching different genres of anime allows myself to take back a different morals from each story.” Below we show Mckenna Davari with her anime themed board.

Haikyuu (show) A sports anime focuses on volleyball players that do their best and work hard to get to nationals. The main protagonist a devoted volleyball player that played throughout middle school but was slightly ostracized from his school but going to highschool, he found his team and make great memorable experiences throughout his high school years. He faces a few obstacles trying to make his way to nationals but his friends were always there to help him get through them. Rating: (9/10) The character development was a bit of a slow burn but was worth it at the end and there are many loveable characters that you can easily fall in love with. I love how it really valued friendship, hard work, and making your dreams a reality no matter how hard it gets.

Anime is able teach the viewers of different morals and values that the characters may possess that the viewers can take from the show and apply it to their lives in a positive way.

When a person starts watching anime they have the opportunity to watch an anime very mainstream or very unpopular or just not very known.

Being careful with what anime’s you watch is important because not all animes are suited for everyone; there are animes that could be too intense for the viewers so reading reviews about the anime show before watching it is a great way to check if you want to watch it but don’t want to be surprised by what is shown. Twitter, Reddit, and other websites can give you great reviews of animes without spoiling anything

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major for you but do be careful of TikTok reviews as they can sometimes contain major spoilers then it becomes a very sad time as you now know what the big secret was supposed to be or who wins in a fight or not.

Above shows Isabelle Gultom (12) with her anime collection. Isabelle Gultom gives advice for people who might be just starting to watch anime, “Take your time and have fun! Don’t be scared to watch animes that aren’t so popular and trendy. Also you shouldn’t be scared of older animes with old animations. Current popular anime’s wouldn’t be the way they were without the influence of the older ones.”

If you are starting to watch anime, have fun and enjoy it and interact with the community, you could meet new friends with the same interests as you and you can learn new lessons and develop more social skills doing so.

Photo Credit: Dean Se, Zach Flores, Benjamin Dabucon, Mckenna Davari, Isabelle Gultom

Student Rooms

BY ALLISON KIM

Haley Dugaduga

Kalee Cautivar

Kalee Cautivar (10) recently redecorated her room this past summer. She wasn’t too fond of what her room looked like before, so she wanted to switch things up a bit. She wanted her room to have a clean, simple, and cozy style, so she painted her walls lavender and rearranged her bed, desk, and other possessions. She says that she wanted to feel refreshed when she walked into her room. She also wanted her room to be welcoming. Her favorite thing in her room is the stuffed animal that her brother bought her from Korea.

Haley Dugaduga (11) renovated her room by herself at the beginning of quarantine. She wanted her room to be comfortable and make her happy. She also wanted to give off a minimalist feeling, but not too simple. She put many cute lights and figures on her shelves as well. It is a very Japanese inspired room. Her favorite thing about her room is the color schemes. She tried her best to buy things that stayed true to her theme. Her favorite item in her room is her LED cherry blossom tree that she uses as a night light.

Lynnae Garnet

Lynnae Garnet (11) says she paints her room sporadically. She said, “I think of cool ideas and just have at it on the first blank wall I can find!” The look she is going for is “Cartoon Chaos.” She wanted her room to be painted in a way that when you look at it, you have to take a few minutes to analyze everything that’s going on around you. Her favorite thing in her room is her computer.

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Emyiah Burroughs

Krupa Kanji

Emyiah Burroughs (9) was inspired to decorate her room by seeing all the nicely decorated rooms on Pinterest. She wanted her room to give off chill and cozy vibes. “As you know, we’re staying at home now and most of our time is being spent in our rooms, so I wanted it to be a chill environment,” she said. Burroughs is continuously adding accessories and embellishments to her room day by day. Her favorite thing about her room is her tapestry on the ceiling.

Krupa Kanji (10) decorated her room with her family around two years ago.

She wanted a nice space that fits her personality. She wanted a simple room with one color scheme and decided on light pink. Her favorite part about her room are all her small decorations that make her room personal.

Lia Hutchins

McKenna Davari

McKenna Davari (12) wanted her room to give off indie anime vibes. She wanted the style to have a mix of anime art from different shows to show the contrast in artwork. She started decorating her room with anime posters and pictures from her favorite scenes last September. Davari was inspired to decorate her room because of her love for anime. The aesthetics across the many different shows she’s seen has greatly influenced how she wanted to decorate her room. She also used multiple Pinterest boards for inspiration on how to lay out her posters.

Her favorite thing in her room is her manga shelf which includes her manga, anime figures, and glass art that she has created of her favorite characters.

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Lia Hutchins (9) has always loved antiques and things that look old, so throughout the years she found herself becoming more and more into the style, so wanted her room to fit it. Her room aesthetic is a combination between dark academia and a hint of light and royalty.

She redecorated her room a year ago and now she loves how it looks. Her favorite thing has to be her desk area. She tried her best to find things to perfect the “back in the day” look. She also really liked her old photos and books.

March Birthdays Aidan Walls 1 Sarah Johnston 1 Dennis Anthony Salamante 2 Sidney Bonney 3 Andrea-Paula Vargas 5 Lyndon Edwards Jr. 5 Jordyn Wright 5 Mackenzie Schauermann 6 Brooke LaTour 8 Ethan Moore 8 Devan Belleau 9 Matthew Diehl 9 Caleb Soler 11 Eun Hwan Ahn 13 Jayden Hwang 13 William Abel 15 Kaleigh Stanfield 15 Gabrielle Marpaung 16

Gaphics by: Melissa Gomez 18

Jonathan Loh 17 Rebecca Mercado 18 Faith Albis 18 Luka Samardzija 22 Martin Gabriell Canosa 22 Sofia Tan 22 Ansh Patel 22 Aimee Resiwain 24 Ana Rosa Da Silva 24 Steven Queja 25 Jorel Magakat 26 Halina Velasquez 28 Michaela-Grace Brown 29 Nicole Seheult 30 Arianna Williams 30 Jiaxuan Yu 30 Diana Lozano 30

Five Love Languages If you chose mostly a: then your love language is most likely quality time

If you chose mostly d:

If you chose mostly b:

then your love language is most likely physical touch

then your love language is most likely acts of service

If you chose mostly e:

If you chose mostly c:

then your love language is most likely words of affirmation

then your love language is most likely recieving gifts

Answer Page CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2. heart 3. red 4. cupid 5. february 7. valentine

1. chocolate 3. roses 6. pink 8. love

across

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Valentine’s Day Valentine's Day crossword puzzle 1 2

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5 6 7

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Down: down 1.

1. sweet treat often given on v-day 3.

3. red flowers, typically romatic gifts 6. color associated with love, tint of a primary color 6.

8. a strong sense of affection 8.

Across: across

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2. symmetrical shape, typically corresponds with love 3.

3. primary color, associated with romance and passion 4. greek 4. diety that is often represented as a cherub, typically 5. depicted with a bow and arrow 5. month that valentine’s day takes place 7.

7. the holiday on february 14 is named after this saint

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