MIR ROR 25 May 2018 Vol. 86 Issue 13
Loma Linda Academy News Reflecting on LLA since 1940s
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05/28 NO SCHOOL
06/07 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
05/28 MEMORIAL DAY
We Will Miss Our Teachers by Kaleo Smith
by Julianne Magakat, Ivanna Vargas, and Rica Veluz
Ms. Rantung taught English and Religion for six years. She is leaving to complete her masters degree in speech-language pathology.
Mr. Leukert has conducted the choirs for four years. He is going to be working at University Church as a pastor and music coordinator.
Dr. Lewis, who has conducted the orchestra for three years, is leaving to focus more on the Cal State San Bernardino Orchestra. She is also helping in a music program for underprivileged children in San Bernardino.
Here’s a sneak peek at the next issue... “Do your best to explore your interests in high school.” - Ciara Rader To Andy Suh, “Purpose is forever my brother, live out your purpose. Have fun in college bro.” - Leo Fernando To Kenda Ukiru, “Not to be dramatic or anything, but KENDA’S GOING TO UCLA!” -Marylaila Lowe Notes to Seniors: tinyurl.com/notes2seniors
Notes From Seniors: tinyurl.com/2thefuture
06/10 GRADUATION
Sex Trafficing
Dr. Carter has conducted the bands for three years. He is moving to another school in Oregon to be closer to his children.
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Ms. Tickner has been our principal for two years and was previously LLE’s P.E. coach. She is going to work as a superintendent of schools for the Southeastern California Conference.
Slavery. A single word with so much power. In our world today, we pride ourselves in our ability to speak about slavery as though it is something of the past. We highlight the atrocities of slavery in history classes and political conversations, but we highlight them and stress them as yesterday’s problem. Just because owning slaves is not publicly displayed, does not mean that slavery does not still exist. We cannot tell ourselves that, because we cannot see it, slavery does not exist. The issue of slavery is particularly difficult to digest because we live in a country in which freedom is the foundation of our government. Sex trafficking is a form of slavery that takes place within our own community. According to the Center for Public Policy Studies, California is the fourth largest destination for sex trafficking in the United States. Yet according to a survey that was conducted at Loma Linda Academy, out of 169 responses, 89% of people believe that sex trafficking is an issue in our community, but 65% do not know very much information about it (Survey, 8 March 2018). After receiving these responses we, Julianne Magakat, Ivanna Vargas, and Rica Veluz, set up an exhibit in hopes to raise awareness of human trafficking in our community. The exhibit is now over, but the need for awareness is still present. To learn more about this issue please visit http://www.a21.org/content/human-trafficking/gnjb89
Smart Phone Addiction
Briefs
by Salomon Gallo, Emily He, and Marco Ruiz Effects The overuse of technology, especially smartphones, can have detrimental effects on an adolescents socially, psychologically and physically. Socially, technology is reducing our ability to have-face-to face emotional conversations. Traditional modes of communication that teens used to experience, including eating dinner with family and talking about their day, or talking with friends is decreasing. Cha & Seo, researchers at Eulji University, South Korea, state that, “adolescents [teens], as digital natives, they express their thoughts in an online space, try to keep up with fashion, use many kinds of applications (apps), and search for emotional relationships and support. They pursue instant reactions and feedback. When these characteristics including novelty-seeking in teens, are combined with their immature control competence, they are placed at a high risk of smartphone addiction.” The priorities of academics can be interrupted by the distraction of smartphones because of the rapid information surge in them. Cyber-bullying is also a byproduct, and is enabled because of the large amounts of adolescent internet usage. Psychologically, technology is very addictive. Ferguson, a professor at Wilfrid Laurier University-Brantford, explained that at least 10% of all adolescents fill the traits for “compulsory Internet addiction.” Cha & Seo found that the overuse of technology can lead to anxiety, lack of concentration, and behavioral issues. Physically, we have all had the problem of staying up late, perhaps 11 p.m., or even 3 a.m from being on our phones. Sleep is already hard to balance with academics, extracurriculars, sports, friends, and family without the presence of smartphones. This lack of sleep can be seen affecting our concentration in all activities. Devices lead us to live a more sedentary lifestyle
because we are often sitting or lying down to use them. This can distract us from our basic human activity. All these social, psychological, and physical issues that arise from the overuse of technology can be avoided through multiple ways.
Solutions It is important for us as teens to stop the overuse of technology. Even though it can be hard, there are still several solutions to reduce the usage of technology. We can choose outdoor activities over using technology, assign reading time and disable notifications. When you are hiking with a group of friends, it is less likely that you are going to stick to your phone. Going to the beach and playing sports are also good activities to do. How long has it been since you read a physical book? It is time to put away your phone and read a little each day. We can be easily distracted by the ring of our phone or a notification that pops up on the screen. Once we’ve been distracted, it is hard to get back to work or studying, so turning off the notifications can help us concentrate and form good habits.
• Academic Awards took place on May 11th and May 18th. Teachers gave awards to their students and some teachers even prepared little gifts for those who won the awards. In addition, students who are running for SA officers for next year gave their speeches on May 18th, at the end of the Academic Awards. • Roadrunner Athletic Awards were presented on May 20th, in Chan Auditorium to students who had outstanding performances in their particular sports throughout the year. • Band Spring Concert took place in Chan Auditorium on May 23 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. • On May 18 Loma Linda Academy high school students went to Huntington Beach for their annual Buns and Roses event. • Michael Valenti from the Class of 2017 enrolled to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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