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Senior Rebekah Wiegel lost her mother in a horrific fire in 2008. She now reflects back on the journey she has taken the last three years to deal with the loss of her mother.

by Emily NEEL In the summer of 2008, Senior Rebekah Wiegel and her family moved into the home of her mother’s boyfriend, Larry Barnard.

In July, the day before Wiegel was going to summer camp, she received information that her

mother, Krista Wiegel, had been caught in a fire at Barnard’s house.

The fire was intentionally set by Barnard, who had not been taking his bipolar medication. He escaped, leaving Krista Wiegel inside.

Krista Wiegel was rescued, but suffered severe burns. She was taken to the Oregon Burn Center

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at Portland’s Legacy Emanuel Hospital for these burns, where she passed away about a month later.

Directly before the tragedy, Rebekah Wiegel recalled acting distant and having a bad feeling about something. Afterward she was in disbelief.

“How could I have been right about that?” said Wiegel.

Rebekah Wiegel looks back on the death of her mother, and how she copes with the profound loss today

During the time her mother was in the hospital, Rebekah Wiegel was experiencing a range of emotions.

“It was different every night.

There were weeks when I was angry all the time. There were times that I was hopeful that everything would get better. Mostly I was just confused,” said Rebekah Wiegel.

Sadly, Rebekah Wiegel and her family had to say good-bye to her mother when she passed away.

Many people, familiar and unfamiliar, came to offer their condolences at the funeral held for Krista Wiegel. Rebekah Wiegel recalls bePlease see SURMOUNT, Page A8

MUSICAL TALENT Local band, The Hashbrown Department is breaking into the music scene

SWIMMING OPINION Senior Stephen Grinich reacts to the lack of staff and student support at swimming meets

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NATIONAL FINALIST

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Burke named finalist in national principal award

Senior mentors provide advice, support for elementary students

Assitant principal advances to national round after winning Oregon’s administrator of the year

The Bear Buddy program helps Wascher Elementary School students grow

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Sean Burke works at his desk in the Student Center. He came to MHS in 1994 and is an advocate for staff and students.

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When Sean Burke first came to McMinnville High School in 1994 he had many aspirations; coach the Grizzlies boys’ basketball to victory, bolster the success of the faculty, and oversee improvement in the curriculum.

While Burke had many ambitions, earning Assistant Principal of the year were beyond his expectations, adding to Burke’s array of accomplishments.

The road to success for Burke started at the University of Portland, where he earned his bachelor’s degree.

Not long after his four year

McMinnville High School has many exceptional outreach programs; but one not so recognized program is Bear Buddies and the Teen Mentors.

Bear Buddies was designed for high school students to visitWasher Elementary to help students who struggle academically or socially.

This program helped form Teen Mentors who go out to McMinnville elementary and middle schools. Once a week, high school students visit their respective school on their own time for 30 to 60 minutes, and interact with their “buddy.”

“The bear buddies program started seven years ago when the counselor Michelle Gram ap-

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Senior Felix De Vera reads with his bear buddy, Kayden, a fourth grader at Wascher Elementary School. The Bear Buddy program pairs high school students with younger kids looking for a little extra help with their schoolwork.

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Forecasting proves to be difficult and frustrating This year, with the new forecasting rules surrounding no schedule changes, students are not very happy

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so you may end up with all the lame classes. Forecasting is just a pain because you know you’re not going to like all your classes that you end up with. I have had many classes that were just terrible but I could not get out of them, due to these new rules and restrictions.”

Senior Connor Farrell said, “Forcasting has really been a negative experience for me. I was hoping Farrell to be enSenior rolled in certain classes, but due to one thing or another, I was stuck in classes that I do not want or need.And, now, I can’t even change them because of the no-schedule-change rules.”

Kids will do much better in classes that they enjoy, so why torture kids and then look down on them just because they aren’t passing a class because it may be too difficult? Our councelors need to revise the current system.

Forecasting in the past was proved to be much easier. If you got a class that you didn’t want, for any reason, you could request a change and meet with your counselor.

Nowadays you have to deal with it and struggle through that particular class. Many kids do not appreciate the fact that they have to keep a class that they don’t want to take or feel as though they will probably fail.

Also now, students have to sign a small piece of paper stating you will be stuck with the classes that you and your counselor have agreed on.

Junior Hayden Allen said, “Besides finals week, forecasting is the most hectic time of the school year. If I could change the way forecasting was run I would give everyone the classes that they wanted.”

Many kids complain that this whole forecasting situation needs to change.

Junior Vincent Rolleri said, “Sometimes you get called in later than the majority of the other students,

Open Mic Fridays are the new way to express your individuality Students can now share their many talents with the rest of the school when they preform on Fridays at lunch for Open Mic

by JACK ANDERSON Looking for the chance to let the world know what kind of talent you hold? On Friday, Dec. 6 Open Mic Fridays became the highlight of many Fridays to come.

Every Friday in the old commons, students have the opportunity to take the stage, grasp the microphone, and let their voices shine. Open Mic Fridays were devised and set up

by Senior Kaden Owens, who was looking to give the school “a more bold activity.” Owens convinced Principal Kris Olsen into dedi-

cating lunch to the project, hoping to give school inspi-

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Senior Christian Zaragoza and senior Ian Millan rapping at Open Mic Friday. The two were a great pair, receiving a large round of applause from MHS students.

Given a chance to shine

EASA students have been given the change to compete in a robot building competition

by MICHELLE KIM A school, a museum, an IMAX theather, a water park; what could possibly be next in store through Evergreen’s Aviation and Space Museum? Recently, a selection of 50 students from McMinnville High School and EASA (Engineering & Aerospace Science Academy), were offered a large fund for a robotics team.

The team that assembled under the name “The Nerd Herd,” received $6,500 from NASA, then $6,500 from the local JCPenny for a grand total of $13,000. NASA’s donation only pays for the entry fee, while the remainder is accountable for the supplies, team apparel, and transportation.

The team is also being supported by the community from Stitch-NEmbroidery for their logos and clothing, and Boeing of Portland that will provide a building place and mentors.

They kicked off the start of their project on Jan 7. The students show that they are on top and eager for this unique project; meeting during school, lunches, and sometimes weekends.

It’s amazing to see students getting involved in a hands-on project while trying to incorporate an educational purpose to others as well.

As for now, they are focused on building miniature practice model robots to get more into the feel of working as a team and the

preparation needed to be successful.

The team will not only come out with a greater knowledge of applied hands-on technology, but build communicative and team bonding skills that are essential in life.

All in all, the team is organizing, practicing, and building for the set dates of March 8-10, which will be the anticipated competition days against other schools.

The Nerd Herd will arrive with their 150 pound robot ready to sweep the judges. The competition is being held at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, as the robots will be judged and critiqued for every bolt and screw.

BURKE: One of the three finalists for Assistant of year Continued from Page A1 stint in Portland, Sean Burke went on to Western Oregon, and earned his master’s in teaching. The school didn’t stop there, Burke returned to Portland to earn his administrative degree for the Vikings of Portland State.

Fresh off over a decade of schooling Burke Burke took Asst. Principal his talents to the hardwood, not playing, but guiding the team as head basketball coach in 1989 at Sherwood High School.

With just two years at the helm as Sherwood’s head basketball coach, Burke decided to join the Canby Cougar’s coaching and teaching staff. While at Canby, Burke took part in student teaching and assisting the basketball, football, and girls golf

teams. Finally, two years later Sean accepted a job at McMinnville High School in the fall of 1994.

Seventeen years and four happy children later, Burke has found a place at McMinnville High School that works for him and is here for the long haul. In his tenure here in McMinnville, he has had the title of assistant varsity football coach, head varsity women’s golf, and in 2000, head men’s basketball coach until 2005.

This year, he is being acknowledged as Oregon’s Assistant Principal of the Year, and is a finalist for the Nations Assistant Principal.

When asked how he has embraced the award, Burke showed his humility and unselfishness.

“It means more for the recognition of the school, the quality of the teachers and staff here, and the programs that our district and school have.”

While he enjoys high

school sports, a big part of his life, future and present, is the University of Norte Dame in Indiana.

“My dad was a big Irish fan and a huge John Wayne fan. The only time that I wouldn’t have to work as a kid on Saturdays, was if the Fighting’ Irish were playing on TV” said Burke. “Once our family got all the John Wayne movies, we got a lot more time off of work”.

When asked if he will return to coaching ever, he said “Absolutely. I will work with my youngest kids and then maybe one day ill coach for the school again”.

One day, when Sean Burke calls it quits at MHS, he will have but one more thing to accomplish. He hopes one day to do nothing, but golf and tour Arizona and Florida to watch spring training baseball.

Among all the accomplishments in his illustrious career these are the only remaining.

ministration, the stage was set up, and to Owen’s surprise, people were ecstatic about the opportunity.

“I set up the stage and next thing I know people want in left and right,” said Owens.

For students who have stage fright or who just never have the chance to perform in front of other people, this is a great opportunity for them.

Open mic also provides a start for young musicians who are seeking a future in music and performance.

One student, Senior Ryan Cornelison, who is an

up-and-coming rap musician, took this as a chance to gain a local fan base and project his vocal talents.

“It was a good way for me to get some experience in front of a live audience. I Cornelison think it’s a Senior good outlet for artists in our school.

I want to see some more genres go up,” said Cornelison. “I want to go some-

where with rap. I’m hoping to bring back that old school flavor and end the stereotypes that are associated with hip hop.”

Some of the other performers included Senior Scott “JJ” Walton, Senior Meg Laird, Junior Kris Felty, Junior Miko Umagat, and campus security guard Mitch Sechler.

This new activity has caught on fast and continues to get grow every Friday.

Through music, students are becoming united in a way that has never been done in the past.

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Middle school clothing trends bring back memories at MORP The dance, vibrant, colorful, rambunctious and fun, was a definitely a flashback, playing tons of songs from our middle school years

by Stephanie chitwood AND EMILY GUNNESS Colored skinny jeans, Crocs, Hollister and Abercrombie; no one can forget these top trends from middle school. The Associated Student Body (ASB) brought back those middle school memories Feb.10 at McMinnville High School’s MORP. This year’s MORP theme was Middle School Throwback.

“We felt most students enjoyed the music from middle school and that this would be a fun new theme that has never been used

before,” said Senior Alex Farag, ASB Treasurer.

At the dance, students saw many different styles, from dressing in trends from middle school to just dressing crazy.

“Neon clothes and glitter is what I wore!” said Senior Abbie Thomas.

For all the freshman or people who just don’t know what MORP is, MORP is prom backwards, which means instead of wearing elegant gowns and dashing tuxedos, dance-goers dress in the craziest outfits they can find.

Since the theme was Middle School Throwback,

all of the music was from circa 2006-2009. For those who love the “classics” like “Temperature” by Sean Paul, “SexyBack” by Justin Timberlake, or even “Bad Day” by Daniel Powter, this was the high school gathering for you.

“My favorite part of the dance was the music by far,” said Junior Naomi Scott. “I just loved all the old songs and having to wait a few seconds before I knew what song it was, but then immediately remembering all of the words.”

MORP was held in the white gym of MHS after the double header basketball

game against Century. Many people were skeptical about the location, due to the fact that last year’s MORP was held in the commons and it was a big hit among those who went. “ I didn’t go to MORP last year so I don’t have anything to compare this one too,” said Scott. “But I had an absolutely amazing time!”

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MHS students dancing to middle school jams at morp. The dance turned out to be a success with many students raving about the quality of the event.

A Day of Change

Above: MHS students watch a slideshow about Rachel Joy Scott’s life. She always had a dream of changing the world.

Right: Everyone learned about Rachel’s code of ethics. She believed kindness could start a chain reaction. Now, after her death, she has inspired many to begin a chain reaction in their own communities.

Below: Students showing their support for Rachel’s message. All those who raised their hand, agreed to take her challenge.

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What did you learn from Rachel’s Challenge and how did it impact you?

“I used to be a jerk, muttering things under my breath. Once I saw Rachel’s Challenge, I realized I needed to stop doing that. You don’t know if someone has problems or what they have going on at home.”

Joe Stewart, 9 Stewart Freshman

Bechtol Sophomore

“It showed me what I have, and to not take it for granted. Treating others right really goes a long way. The things you say have an effect on people. You have to be careful with your words, realizing you can make a big difference with the little things.”

Connor Bechtol, 10

“Everyone fit in together and it didn’t matter if you knew one another. It was inspirational to everyone.”

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Cooper Junior

“Seeing how easy it is to reach out to someone.

How much kindness, and kind words, can go a long way.”

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The competition is tough this year for the 12 boys competing for Mr. Mac High 2012.

The lineup this year includes; Kurtis Cooper (Mr. Football) Devin Draper (Mr. Cheer) Grant Geelan (Mr. Basketball) Kurtis Gilliatt (Mr. Cross country) Stephen Grinich (Mr. swimming), Aaron Haddeland (Mr. Ultimate Frisbee) Ryan Haddeland (Mr. EASA), Austin Kelly (Mr. Action corner), Ryan Martin (Mr. Leadership) Mac Meyers (Mr. Base-

ball), Zach Kizer (Mr. Model UN), and Blake Tillery (Mr. Interact).

“I think it is going really well, everyone is really stepping up with the fundraising and doing a good job,” said senior Aaron Haddeland.

Although the practices have not started the boys have gotten together for a few times to get to know each other.

“My favorite part was the trip to Portland and the sleep over. I made a lot of mistakes with blazing buffalo sauce,” said senior Mac Myers.

The boys expressed their

eagerness to start practices and fundraising together.

“We have not started practices yet but we went to the hospital to visit the kids, it was a very eye opening experience,” said senior Stephen Grinich.

“I think it’s going really good; there are a lot of talented guys this year with lots of ideas,” said senior Ryan Haddeland.

“My goal is to have a decent talent and raise as much money as I can, I think it is going really well; though, it’s a lot harder then I thought it would be,” said senior Kurtis Gilliatt.

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Seven period class day exposes many mixed feelings from MHS students The possibility of not having a whole day off from a class appears to be very stressful for a lot of McMinnville High School students

by HAnnah Lang AND TRE OVALLE “What are we in middle school?!” said junior Daniel Rader.

Rader, in addition to many others, is obviously very unhappy about the possibility of seven period class days.

Students have become so accustomed to block schedules hour and a half classes that forty five minute classes would fly by.

“I would actually like it more because I’m used to it,” said sophomore Tim Tatton.

Many incoming freshman, it would seem, should

agree with Tatton, But freshman Walter Stahl had his own thoughts about the seven class day schedule.

“I don’t like the idea because you w o u l d n’ t get as much time to get your homework finished and you w o u l d n’ t get a break from classGubrud es,” said Sophomore Stahl.

Homework is definitely a big issue. As it is, students barely get enough time to take care of your math and

other core class homework.

“People have different opinions though,” said sophomore Gage Gubrud.

“It would suck because we would probably have a lot more homework.”

Even some of the teachers have mixed feelings about the idea.

“For some classes I like it, but others it’s a half hour too long,” said English teacher Brian Maselli.

For students who like to procrastinate, this schedule would be terrifying to have.

But for those who stay on top of their homework, it doesn’t seem like that bad of an idea. Only time will tell if this is MHS’s fate.

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McMinnville High School teacher Don Witten teaches an overcrowed class. With the possibility of a seven period day, more classes could end up like this.

BUDDIES: Mentors treated like All-Stars Continued from Page A1 proached me to start a program with our students and hers.” said Ryan McIrvin.

Today, there are 20 bear buddies. They are chosen by McIrvin. If they’ve had him as a teacher or if, as an individual, they’re involved in different activities, they can be selected.

Generally, good role models are chosen for this job.

T h e teen mentoring class evolved from the McIrvin bear bud- MHS Teacher dies program, because of surrounding McMinnville School’s interest in the program. Though, the not just the school has to be interested to have these pro-

grams in their schools, the high school student has to be willing to be a part of it.

“I wanted to be a bear buddy because it was an opportunity to help, plus I get to hang out with some really great kids. I like how we get matched up one-onone with a kid, so we get to know them really well.” said senior Ryan Haddeland.

This year at the high school there is a new class that has been offered to any student willing to give it a try; this class is called “teen mentoring.” This is the program that takes high school students to middle and elementary schools on their preference on what age group to work with.

“Teen mentoring is such a great-experience; it has become the best part of my day. My mentees look up to

possible, because students are always willing to help others. There is about a list of 30 students for the program and about 10 more want to do it.” said McIrvin who later added “As a staff member, I think it’s amazing that there are so many wanting to do help out and do good.”

McMinnville High School has full of students that want to make a difference in their community and surrounding areas, no matter how much time it will take. This can be seen as how prosperous the Bear Buddies program has become and will become and on how many students volunteer to help a student who is struggling.

me, which is really cool!” said senior Evelyn Banu.

“They pick kids who actually need help, and I knew I was one of those kids who needed help then and now I can give it. Sometimes it can be rough but when that kids reading gets better and better every day it really is awesome!” said senior Miguel Angeles, who later added “All the kids treat you like your some kind of professional especially if you play sports.”

Teen mentors were made possible because of how successful the Bear Buddies program has become.

Each year a handful of people are chosen, but then another of handful ask to be part of it; either because it will look good for colleges and/or they think that it will be a rewardable process.

“The class was made

SENIOR CHECKLIST The count down has begun! Seniors, for your remaining five months here at MHS, here are some of the things you should be doing:

FEBRUARY Look at financial aid offers, visit colleges, and make a decision on which college you plan to attend

Check for all scholarships possible

MARCH & APRIL Send in your deposits for college and housing

Attend a Jiffy Job Interview

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De Vera playing four-square with his bear buddy. Bear buddies not only interact with a child on an academic level, but try and teach them life lessons

Check for all possible scholarships

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TALENT Date of the Show:

Thursday, February 23rd 2012 Admission Costs: $2 with ASB and $4 without

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. BARNABAS SOUP KITCHEN Concessions will be sold by Grad Night

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GRADUATE!

Ask MHS to send your final transcript to the college your going to attend

(If applicable) Ask Chemeketa to send your transcript for writing 121/122

Return any and all loan applications and other financial aid documents sent to you for processing Make sure your deposit, housing application, and student health forms are submitted so you will receive your room assignment, address, and orientation schedule in the coming months

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Inside the Den: OPEN MIC What do you think of the new open mic event on Fridays?

“I think it’s a great idea, kids should have the opportunity to experience stuff like that.”

Joe Crafton, Teacher

“Personally I don’t like it because I can’t play my own music, being that I’m the action corner manager; it kind of grinds my gears.”

Emma Pattishall, Senior

“I think it’s pretty cool, gives kids a chance to be heard.”

Juan Rivas, Junior

“Nothing better than hearing some local people kill it. “

Nick Springer, Junior

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Fighting for state without fans

“It’s cool, but I’d rather go to lunch.”

Swim teams continue tradition of excellence, minus school support For the past six years, the boys swimming team has won each dual meet and district championship. In the last two years, we’ve scored first place at the Ru m b a u g h Stephen Grinich Invitational.

In 002010, a Managing Editor boy swimmer won the 6A OSAA state title in the 200 freestyle.

Last year, the boy’s 200 freestyle relay took second in state and the 400 freestyle relay took third.

Last week, seven boy swimmers qualified for state in 14 individual events and three relays, two of which are seeded first. Is this news to

you?

It’s true that as a swimmer I’m a little biased. However, it doesn’t take someone in my position to see how our school favors some sports and athletes over others. At the district meet last weekend (which we won by over 100 points) I briefly saw one administrator during preliminaries on Friday.

On Saturday, during the heat and excitement of finals and state qualifying races, I saw no members of the MHS staff.

At any given boys basketball game, I can easily count a dozen administrators and teachers within seconds.

On the Monday following the district meet, the school was practically silent as one of the strongest state teams in years walked through its hallways.

By no means am I calling out for recognition; swimming best times is satisfactory enough.

Throughout Oregon, though, swimmers our age are leaving their high school teams behind to pursue higher level competitions and faster races that can only be accessed through club programs.

Although many of our swimmers are at that level, we choose to swim as Grizzlies, proud of our work in the pool and excited about what we can achieve as members of MHS. All I’m asking for is a little more support from our administrators, who barely recognize the countless hours we spend in the pool bringing in victory after victory.

Tanner Orton, Junior

“I like the fact that people can have the chance to go up and play, the classical piano gets my blood pumping.”

Tryston Thayer, Sophomore

“It would be cool, but it’s not planned out very well, I think there needs to be a set list of people.”

Melissa Cambell, Freshman

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From the Editor’s Desk: ASB’s distribution of funds unfair ASB has received less money than ever had before, but the distribution of remaining funds leaves Bruin calling foul

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The Bruin hasn’t come out since Nov. 23.

Today is Feb. 14.

The staff here at The Bruin has been sitting at our computers, twiddling our Jessica McMillan thumbs, uploading new Editor-in-Chief content almost every day on our online site, and waiting to come out with another print issue. But we couldn’t.

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to come out with one.

When ASB distributed money this year, they had less money than they’ve had in many years.

No one seems to want to pay their ASB fees anymore leaving less and less money for clubs to operate.

We asked for $8,000 this year in order to come out with five or six issues.

We received $5,000, giving us enough to come out with four issues. That’s an issue every 3 ½ months. It totally destroys the idea of a high school newspaper.

I totally understand ASB not having enough money to give to

clubs, because there’s no money to give.

But, they gave Model United Nations the largest amount of money-$6,600- to send 75 kids from the high school to a conference in Eugene. Why is such a large portion of student money benefitting only 3.75 percent of the student body?

The Bruin benefits 100 percent of the high school; staff, students and all others that decide to walk through its doors.

We also benefit the middle schools and downtown areas.

We are nationally recognized as a top 10 paper in the country.

Girls Basketball

The girls basketball team has more wins this year than the past three seasons. They’re 7-4 in league and are looking to get to the playoffs for the first time in four years. Just last week the team beat Tualatin for the first time in nine years. No one expected this success from the Lady Grizz and they’re blowing expectations out of the water.

Spring break is near

Finally the marker for being 3/4 the way done with the year is coming, and it has an entire week of no school along with it.

This gives everyone a taste of the summer break that is moving in on us every passing day. In just a few short weeks, we will be celebrating the start of spring with a week of freedom.

New Tardy Sweeps

The sweeps that were only a threat now have became a reality. Even those people whom never get detention face the risk of an afterschool detention until five over being late to class. This has created plenty of frustration amongst the students and the staff. (someone has to stay after school with the students!)

So why then did we receive less than Model UN? Good question.

ASB told us that we would have to function with a lot of fundraising in the next few years just like all of the other clubs in the school.

This sounds like a reasonable proposition when suggested, but if you look at the other papers across the state and the country, that have to fundraise for most of their money; they all have one thing in common.

They suck.

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draising and no time making their papers better or buying new equipment with the money they earn.

These four print issues are the least amount of print issues that have come out, ever. Therefore, students of this high school need to voice their opinions on who they want to be in the leadership positions next year.

How do you want the money distributed? And to whom?

The leaders of next year need to actually hear what the students are saying and distribute the money where students want the money to go.

budget cuts loom Like all School Districts across Oregon, we are again facing a budget shortfall in McMinnville for schools. Superintendent Maryalice Russell is looking at the numbers and in the Spring we will learn the dollar amount. Our biggest challenge is to educate people of the value of public education and why we need to fund it adequately.

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The Bruin this year has been cut down to only four print issues. This not only limits our productivity, but it limits the schools ability to get information out. It’s a bummer for the whole school, both to Bruin members and the readers.

Members of the Editorial Board include: Jessica McMillan

Stephen Grinich

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Netflix takes over

How Netflix is beating Blockbuster to the punch Blockbuster, during its time, was basically a monop-

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oly of the movie rental world.

But for many American consumers, leaving their homes to go rent a movie was more of a hassle then a luxury.

When Netflix was established, thousands rushed to subscribe to this almost futuristic service. For a small fee of 7.99 a month, you can SHANNON BECKER/the bruin

MHS goes Green

Teaching sustainable living should be a requirement A new trend has swept throughout the U.S., especially tree hugging Oregon. The phrase “environmental friendly” has become the next big thing. I think Mac High could strongly benefit from making the change as well. By going green, MHS would save money and educate students. I think it is highly important for young adults to learn about their impact on the environment.

There are multiple ways to save money through simple change, Katie Johnson for example, replacing Bruin one light bulb with a fluoReporter rescent bulb that lasts longer, could save 30 dollars. Many students, me included, complain about school budget; I think the money saved by changing bulbs could be better used for students. Another way to be green and save money is by minimizing the use of materials.

Teenagers hate writing unless necessary, it seems we write on paper that we will never turn in; many assignments end up in the trash. Limiting the use of paper would make for happier students and a better environment. Saving money should not be a schools only goal; in fact the students’ educations should be one of the top priorities.

It is very important for the generation of the future to understand their environmental impact, especially with the fear of global warming. MHS going green would not only help students understand their personal responsibility but also educate them about the nature they live in.

Going green is one of the newest trends; however, the importance of being environmentally friendly is not just because of its popularity but because of major factors such as saving money and education. MHS should go green to help preserve money in the budget and fulfill the goal of teaching students about the environment.

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instantly stream hundreds of movies and TV shows, separated into convenient categories, at any given moment.

Promptly, Blockbuster replied with similar services.

But this resulted in a failure.

They soon after began to fail when Redbox took over in the hardcopy movie rentals by letting you rent them for the cheap price of $1 per night.

One of the biggest downfalls to Netflix is its need for internet connection. This serves as a big obstacle for certain people.

Another problem with it is that the movies aren’t always up to date. You might have to wait a while before you can see the new Mission Impossible on Instant Que. But on the other hand, missing an episode of your

favorite show won’t be such a worry. You will be able to catch up just by finding it on Netflix.

We believe that Netflix’s services are consistent with the world’s technological culture and its quickening pace. They are constantly trying to improve their service and help us have more access to different movies.

Despite the many positives to the growing industry, we still are proud to be committed customers to Movie Time Video here in town.

We agree with the fact that Netflix is a great service, but we urge people to keep local and understand that there is nothing like the good ol’ feeling of having a disk in your hand.

Is dating in high school worth it?

Dating in high school is the thing to do, but save yourself the emotional stress of high school drama Are high school relationships really worth it?

Are the ups and downs worth the pain? Or maybe the question is, will you even marry the person you’re dating? Statistics have shown that only five percent of high school sweethearts get married later on down the road. Despite beTre Ovalle ing “So in love” people have plans that may not Bruin include their current sigReporter nificant other.

With all the hormones raging inside a teenager’s body you can make mistakes

in certain relationship situations that you may regret later on.

Unfortunately, with all the peer pressure that is put on a teen in high school you may just be trying to fit in so you wouldn’t be made fun of for not having a boyfriend or girlfriend.

Focusing on another person often takes a lot of emotions that high schoolers can deal with but if you have plans for college and your friend doesn’t, can be a waste of time and emotion.

That can lead to homework not being finished and ditching other friends for someone you may not be married to in the future.

Significant others can be a big pull in decisions that could change your life.

Such as what you get involved in, college, going or not, playing sports or not.

As a student, athlete, Christian and music composer, it’s hard for me to find time to balance another thing. Not saying I can’t and won’t it’s just a hard thing to do. If you can then props to you.

My advice would be to wait till you have a job, a place to live, a car and lots of money to take her on a date.

After all, what girl would want to date a guy that doesnt have money? I dont think any girl would.

If you’re a teenager, I think you should be having fun instead of wasting your time with someone you’re probably not going to marry.

You only live once. So live it up!

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High school simply doesn’t matter A seniors point of view on how much high school really gets you ready for your post high school life With each endless day and short night, it is getting harder and harder for me to wake up every day and be enthusiastic about school.

After three years of looking up, I’m finally a s e n i o r, and I can say w i t h Connor Farrel full confidence Bruin Reporter that being at the top of the high school food chain is not as fun as it was talked up to be.

Many people say that your high school time will be “the best days of your life.” Teachers try to make you believe that everything they teach will carry on with you until your last breath on earth. Teen-

agers make you think that the drama that they carry around is so important that you should stop everything you are doing so that you can consume your life and follow you forever, even after the day that you throw your cap in the air.

There is no way that any of those things are true.

It’s a hard thing to swallow for some people, moving on. It’s a hard concept to grasp, joining the real world.

Most students have seen that kid who refused, resisted, and complained when asked to do a daily assignment, then was sent to the Student Center, carrying on the maturity of a fourth grader. The real world won’t baby and beg this person to contribute to society.

Basically, unless you want to be an architect or a doctor, high school

won’t do a whole lot for you on the educational level. I for one have learned only what I don’t want to do, instead of what I actually do like.

In college, I most definitely won’t be taking a class that I know will mean absolutely nothing to my future, Beginning Acting for example. The Career Center tasks like the job shadow and reflection paper are meaningless.

There is no way that seeing one routine day can influence you so much that you instantly fall in love with an occupation.

If you read this and I sound like I’m complaining, that’s probably because I am. I can honestly say that I’m just about done with high school, and ready for the future. To the Class of 2013, have fun right now, because you won’t next year.

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Many of the people that are around Weigel and support her agree that she has become a different person since her loss, saying that she’s become a leader and grown up faster.

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ing touched by the sincerity of their sympathy and concern. Their gestures were greatly appreciated by the grieving family, who felt a sense of community supporting them. Rebekah Wiegel remembers some pieces of the funeral that stood out for her.

A man who had been involved in a house fire came to share his experiences and words. Rebekah Wiegel’s sister’s softball team wore their jerseys to the funeral as a sign of support and offered words as a team. In remembrance of the strip of pink in their mother’s hair, Rebekah Wiegel and her siblings also dyed a strip of their hair pink.

After the funeral, the Wiegels had to cope with

the long term effects of their loss.

“The summer was a big blur, trying to get back to normal,” said senior Amber Crossett, Rebekah Wiegel’s close friend. Crossett was there to support her through the hard parts and the rewarding parts. For example, she and Rebekah took a day to go to the beach, which helped them bond as well as get their minds off of things.

“I tried to be the person she needed. It’s really hard to be that person, but I think it brought us closer because I was with her every step of the way,” said Crossett.

“We all went through a horrible grief stage,” Wiegel said.

But her family’s support for each other really made a difference in their ability to recover.

“A really important thing is that we all stayed together,” said Wiegel. Having our family is what really kept us going.”

“Rebekah had a lot of family around her and that helped. It made everyone relieved and happier,” said Crossett.

Though there was much pain and grieving, positive things were still appearing in Rebekah’s life. Her father remarried, and new family members were brought into the Wiegel’s lives. Even though Rebekah Wiegel really misses her mother, she realized that part of life is losing people and things you love, but other amazing things will come along and find new places in one’s heart.

“Rebekah has become a different woman. She has learned to become a leader, had to grow up faster than

her peers, and has had to cope with her loss,” said Rebekah’s Young Life leader and friend, Jayme Eichler.

Young Life is a Christian organization where adults reach out to teenagers and become their mentors.

“Bekah has a strong faith in God and a lot of inner strength.”

“Rebekah went through a lot of depression and was really down. But it also kind of drove her to grow. She became more responsible and thought about other people more than herself,” said Crossett.

“Rebekah has one of the biggest hearts for others,” said Eichler.

For example, Rebekah Wiegel wrote a letter to the court explaining that she did not want Barnard to receive the death penalty because she didn’t want his parents to go through what

she and her family did losing their mom. “Bekah just blew me away with her response to Larry’s trial. She forgave him,” Eichler said.

Her mom had encouraged her to be adventurous, and Rebekah wanted a trip she would remember for the rest of her life, so she went on an exchange trip to Italy for a semester.

“From my point of view, it made Rebekah want to explore things more,” said Crossett.

Rebekah expressed to Crossett that it was hard to be away from her home and family for so long and made her miss her mom.

But Wiegel also told Crossett that if it wasn’t for her mom’s death, she wouldn’t be in Italy.

“Rebekah processed, she coped, and she found a new normal,” said Eichler.

“Then she traveled and had

Rebekah Wiegel has enrolled in MACA the past three years and she enjoys working on digital projects on the Adams campus.

to find another new normal. In some ways this trip let her process some of the things from her mom that she hadn’t before.”

“Even though someone close can be gone, you have to live life to the fullest,” said Crossett. “Now I spend as much time with my family as I can.”

“Stay positive. You may have lost that one person, but so have your other family members, so you need to be there for one another,” Rebekah said. “Keep an open mind and accept change.”

Every morning Rebekah Wiegel gets up and cares for her two horses before school. She has lived through a heartbreaking event to come out as a stronger, responsible and thoughtful person who is finding ways to live her life to its fullest.

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Senior Jessica McMillan goes up for a shot in the key during the Grizzlies 59- 35 win over Forest Grove. McMillan, a co-captain on the team, scored 12 points in the game and is the team leader in blocks this season. The Grizzlies are currently 13-6 and are contending for a top spot in league.

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The Grizzlies have turned their program around and have more wins this year then the last three seasons combined (13 wins, six losses)

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“I think the season is going well, we have won twelve games and I think we’ve put ourselves in a good position for the playoffs”

- Coach Sean Coste

by Alex andersen

Many teams attribute their success to leadership; it’s quintessential to the progress of a team.

When one season comes to a close and players step into that role, some fill it, but this year many have embraced it. Four seniors provide contribution to a Grizzly team focusing on the task at hand, but noticing the bright future ahead.

The Grizzlies took advantage of their nonconference schedule, reeling off two three game win streaks to start off (6-4). McMinnville opened up conference play falling to Tualatin 21-42. Senior post and Captain Jessica McMillan was disappointed in the loss.

“To be within four points at halftime we felt like we had a chance,” said McMillan. “Even though we lost, it brought us closer as a team and showed us we have a chance in this league.”

A second half burst from the Timberwolves paved the way en route to a 21 point victory. After the loss, McMinnville went on to win three of their next four, all victories over 20 points; a win over Forest Grove at home, 59-35, Century 64-36, and Hillsboro 59-28.

In order to secure a solid grip on the 3rd spot early, the Grizzlies must defeat their biggest conference rival, the Newberg Tigers, for a second time. It’s been a big time rivalry for some time with just 15 Please see GIRLS’ BBALL, Page B3

Boys and Girls soccer

McMinnville soccer coach Chuck Bechtol resigns After coaching for McMinnville since 2009, Bechtol decides to coach the Mens’ Linfield soccer team

by Connor farrell As quickly as it started for Chuck Bechtol, it ended equally as fast. Leading the McMinnville High School soccer team from 2009-2012, Chuck Bechtol has resigned as head coach for both the girls and boys program, and has accepted a job to coach for the Bechtol’s record at Linfield McMinnville High Wi l d School for both the cats. girls’ and boys’ socH e will fincer teams ish his wildly successful career at MHS with a final record of 45-11-8.

He started his job with high expectations after McMinnville boys’ soccer team had won the 6A State Championship two years prior.

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Coach Chuck Bechtol applauds his boys’ soccer team on their success during the 2011 season.

Bechtol led the team to the semi finals with a 1-0 loss to Westview ending their season.

He came through for the Grizzlies, leading the boys’ team to a playoff game every year, including a trip to the state semi-final, where McMinnville lost a hard fought match to Westview, the eventual State Champions.

He has been a coach and a mentor to everybody who has played for him, including four year varsity letterman, Dylan Leathers.

“The brilliant thing about Chuck is he never sugarcoated anything, he always made me dig deep, beyond the soccer field,” said Leathers. “He was lighthearted at times, but knew when to be serious. I couldn’t ask for a better coach.”

Speculation is sure to begin on who will be the successor as head coach in McMinnville. Although there is a lot of uncertainty, there is one thing for sure. That person will have a big set of shoes to fill.

Quotable “We’re different this year than we have been in the past. Everybody realizes the chance we have here; I think our leadership is better than most teams in the conference. We have that experience. We have that factor. ” - Senior Taylor McAnally girls’ basketball Co-Captain

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points the McMinnville girls’ basketball team is averaging per game the highest amount of points scored being 78.

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Sophomore Gage Gubrud dribbles past a Forest Grove defender in the Grizzlies 66-42 win over the Vikings. boys basketball

Grizzly boys racking up points on the hustle board Using their strength and speed, MHS is doing work on the defensive side, developing their offense

by CONNOR FARRELL The winter is finally here, and anybody with any school spirit will tell you that the place to be on any cold Tuesday or Friday evening, is in the Furnace watching the McMinnville High School boys’ basketball team make another run for a league title.

This year, the varsity boys’ will rely on quickness and heart, not the height that left when the Class of 2011 threw their hats in the air. With just three seniors this year, the Grizzlies will need a

strong campaign from a big core of underclassmen if they want any chance of defending their league title this year.

One of the few seniors, Turner Grimm looks to build on last year’s success, and go out with a bang.

“I just go out every night, try to get my buckets, and help my team get that ‘W’,” said Grimm.

League play continues tonight in a Valentine’s Day match in Hillsboro against the Spartans. The Grizzlies took down Hillsboro in Please see BOYS’ BBALL, Page B2

Game Predictions

PROJECTED FINAL SCORES FOR SELECTED GAMES PAC-12 M. BASKETBALL (Saturday) UCLA 65

St. John’s 60

Arizona 60

Washington 67

Arizona State 53

Washington State 57

Colorado 65

Utah 57

Oregon State 68

California 77

PAC-12 M. BASKETBALL (Sunday) Oregon 58

Stanford 54

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- Senior varsity starter Turner Grimm Game of the Week

GIRLS & BOYS BASKETBALL. VERSUS NEWBERG. IN THE FURNACE. FEB. 17 [TODAY]. 5:45 & 7:15 P.M. WHY COME? THE GIRLS ARE LOOKING TO CONTINUE THEIR RUN FOR A LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP. THE BOYS TEAM WILL TRY AND BEAT OUR RIVAL AND SEEK REVENGE ON THE TIGERS.

Pics of the Issue Sophomore Gage Gubrud shoots against a Forest Grove defender in a game earlier this season. McMinnville swept the Vikings this season with two wins by at least 20 points.

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Varsity starter Spencer Payne is a team leader in ‘hustle points’ which is a team system to keep track of defensive plays like tipped passes, steals, and aggressive play. Payne has 226 as of Feb 6.

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BOYS BBALL: Make up lack of height with toughness on defense Continued from Page B1 sloppy fashion on January 17th, squeaking out a 57-51 win at home.

“We were out-hustled and gave up tons of offensive rebounds,” said Junior guard Nick Autencio. “We have to change those two things and play like the first place team in our league, not the last.”

After tonight, McMinnville will wrap up league play with two home dou-

ble-headers against Newberg and Glencoe on Feb 17 and 21, respectively.

Always important, the crowd in the Furnace has proven itself to be one of the best in the state. McMinnville struggles on the road, but have a nearly perfect record at home. Without question, the crowd impacts the game in huge ways. Injured for the year, wing Blake Egli feels the effect that the crowd has on his team.

“When the team is down, the crowd picks us up, and then we keep feeding off of the emotion,” said Egli. “Others teams definitely lose confidence when the crowd is good.”

All in all, McMinnville needs a strong finish if they want to earn a spot in the playoffs. Every game counts down the stretch, and the race for Pacific Conference championship will certainly be an exciting one to watch.

National Signing Day with MHS athletes

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Standings Boys’ Basketball Pac-8

League

W L 10 2 Century 10 2 Tigard 9 3 Tualatin 8 4 Newberg McMinnville 6 6 3 9 Hillsboro Forest Grove 1 11 1 11 Glencoe

Overall

W L 19 3 15 5 14 7 13 9 11 10 6 16 6 16 4 18

Last Game’s Results MHS 42, HILHI 55

Friday’s Game

MHS vs NHS, 7:15 pm

Tuesday’s Game

MHS vs GHS, 7:15 pm

SCORES

MHS 63, Liberty 70 MHS 55, Sunset 67 MHS 43, Beaverton 40 MHS 50, Centennial 66 MHS 56, Reynolds 53 MHS 64, McKay 61 MHS 41, Union (WA) 46 MHS 55, Aloha 40 MHS 54, Madison 37 MHS 58, Tualatin 53 MHS 66, FGHS 42 MHS 46, Tigard 43 MHS 60, Century 72 MHS 57, Hillsboro 51 MHS 50, Newberg 56 MHS 40, Glencoe 37 MHS 54, Tualatin 67 MHS 57, FGHS 37 MHS 39, Tigard 59 MHS 58, Century 61 MHS 42, Hillsboro, 55

FAR LEFT: Munger talks to fellow students, teachers and coaches thanking them for coming to games during his High School career.

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NEAR LEFT: Oliver speaks to her family, teachers, coaches, fellow students and teamates saying she appreciates the support last year during the track season.

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W L Tigard 11 1 Glencoe 10 2 McMinnville 8 4 Tualatin 8 4 Newberg 6 6 Forest Grove 3 9 Hillsboro 1 11 Century 1 11 MHS 51, HILHI 39

Friday’s Game

MHS vs NHS, 5:45 pm

Tuesday’s Game

MHS vs GHS, 7:15 pm MHS 57, Marshfield 52 MHS 52, Woodburn 26 MHS 54, Sunset 42 MHS 58, Reynolds 62 MHS 41, Milwaukie 44 MHS 50, Barlow 40 MHS 67, Aloha 24 MHS 78, Franklin 21 MHS 21, Tualatin 42 MHS 59, FGHS 35 MHS 24, Tigard 39 MHS 64, Century 36 MHS 59, Hillsboro 28 MHS 53, Newberg 32 MHS 32, Glencoe 69 MHS 55, Tualatin 47 MHS 52, FGHS 40 MHS 22, Tigard 46 MHS 50, Century 32 MHS 51, Hillsboro 39

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Overall

W L 14 7 16 6 14 6 12 9 9 13 10 12 4 18 4 18

Last Game’s Results

SCORES

TOP: Seniors Dustin Munger (left) and Ariel Oliver sign their letters of intent.

Munger signed with the University of Portland for Soccer and Oliver signed with San Diego State for Track and Field (discus).

BOTTOM LEFT: Former head soccer coach Chuck Bechtol speaks about Munger’s tremendous high school career and his potential at University of Portland.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Head track coach Vic Downs speaks about Oliver’s success and her future at San Diego State.

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“Our season is going really well...

As a team we are starting to figure out how to listen to our coach and work super hard in the wrestling room.”

Tiger Paasch Varsity Wrestler

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Junior Bryce Branson looks to the referee to make a call in a match versus McKay. The Grizzlies play in the Novice Districts tomorrow, Feb 15.

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Senior McMinnville wrestler Kyle Downing pins a McKay opponet in the Grizzlies wrestling match at home. Downing won a match versus Newberg High School on Jan 26. He helped McMinnville in a close match against the Tigers.

MHS outsmarting opponents and getting wins Wrestlers using their wrestling IQ and extreme work ethic to outwork teams on the mat

by Nick Autencio

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Remembering Portland Trail Blazer phenom Brandon Roy after his decision to retire If any of you students know the devotion that I have for my Trail Blazers, then you know how much of a Brandon Roy supporter I really am.

When I found out about the news of my role model and favorite player retiring, I broke down into tears during my fifth period class.

I miss the natural.

He did things that true Blaz- Chad Springer ers fans will Commentary re me mber and appreciate for years to come.

I understand that he is gone from the team, and that the decision he made was a tough one.

What a shame that one of the best two guards in the NBA had his career cut short to devastating knee injuries.

At the age of just 27, Brandon decided to retire so he could spend more time with his wife and two kids.

“This is a very difficult and painful day,” Brandon Roy said on his website www. broy7.com, “I love the game, I love the Portland Trail Blazers and I love our fans, but after consulting with my doctors, I will seek a determination that I’ve suf-

fered a career ending injury, pursuant to the rules of the collective bargaining agreement.

“My family and health are most important to me and in the end this decision was about them and my quality of life. I want to thank Paul Allen, Larry Miller, Coach McMillan, the entire Trail Blazers organization and our fans for all of their love and support during my time in Portland. It was a great ride.”

I will remember the game winning three against Houston, I will remember the fourth quarter heroics against Dallas, and I will remember the all-star appearances.

What I will remember the most, though, is the classy man from the University of Washington who brought the Blazers out of the dark ages and united a city to come together and get behind one team, one franchise, and one man.

The Blazers will continue on with the “new look Blazers,” but they will not forget the class act and the stand-up guy that Roy wonder was.

So I say thank you, Brandon, thank you once again. And I will always recite the words that Portland did years back; “In Roy we trust.”

The boys wrestling team this year has undergone some great achievements.

One being, they have gone 7-2 in regional league. Having a winning regional season has been a huge accomplishment for this year’s McMinnville Grizzlies boys wrestling team.

“Our season has been going really well,” said junior wrestler Tiger Paasch.

“I’ve been trying to be the best leader for my teammates. I should be pretty successful, hoping to take first in regionals and place

very high at state.

“As a team we are starting to figure out how to listen to our coaching and work super hard in the wrestling room.”

This season has been a good one for many of the wrestlers. This year has been a young group of men with 1st time wrestlers.

“As a season it’s going pretty well,” said senior wrestler Jay DeVera. “We’ve had some ups and downs, we’ve won some matches that we shouldn’t have won and we’ve lost some matches we shouldn’t have lost.

“I feel like I’m set up to

do great things around here.

As a whole we’ve improved on smart wrestling and as a young team who’s not all that experienced have come a long way to be successful.”

Shawn Keinonen has been real pleased with this year’s boys wrestling effort.

“The season has been going really well,” said Keinonen. “We’ve gone 7-2 in regional league, but had a pretty good chance to go 8-1. We have placed really high in most of our tournaments.

“I’ve done my best to prepare our guys for a good regional high, and we’ve had

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Sophomore Nicole Long (24) drives to the basket against a Tualatin High School defender. Long had 10 points in the 55-47 victory over the Timberwolves on Jan 21.

JV Boys BBALL MHS 63, FGHS 59 3OT

Boys JV basketball win in triple overtime game

Through controversial calls, multiple lead changes, and three overtimes, the MHS junior varsity boys’ basketball team pulled out a win at Forest Grove beating the Vikings 63-59.

Sophomore Bryce Anderson scored a team high 31 points in the victory and led the Grizzlies at the free throw line scoring 15 of his 21 attempts.

Drew Spence and Anderson scored two three point baskets a piece. Spence finished with eight points and sophomore Kyle Brooker got it done down low for McMinnville scoring seven

points.

The Grizzlies show great potential for next season and it shows with their great effort in the JV games.

Juniors Michael Coste, Alex Israel, and Anderson all play both JV and varsity for McMinnville.

Starting varsity guard Spencer Payne, forward Taylor Vicknair, and guard Gage Gubrud will all return for the Grizzlies next year.

Senior Grant Geelan and senior Turner Grimm will leave the varsity team big holes to fill; but the JV team has been showing budding talent and will be sure to make an impact on next year’s season.

miles separating the two towns. Come Friday a lot will be on the line, junior point guard Grace McMillan is up to the challenge.

“It’s our biggest rivalry but not our biggest game,” said Grace McMillan. “Never the less, we know we have to show up to play; it’s a big game mentally.

In a year where the Grizzlies are in fact contenders rather than pretenders is completely uncharted territory for this program.

It’s how they respond in games with teams in the upper echelon to truly figure out where this team stands.

Whether they’re conference

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a fair amount of success. I feel like we are getting head in the right direction with having a pretty challenging regional league. I have tried putting the team in the best tournaments around trying to prep them for the best of the best.

“With the amount of practicing I feel that we are prepared to go up against multiple touch opponents.

“We’ve improved tremendously in our intelligence, staying off our backs and not being pinned. Our smart wrestling is really becoming an advantage.”

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Junior Grace McMillan looks to pass in a game versus Tualatin. The Grizzlies sought revenge on the Timberwolves and won the tight game 55-47. McMillan had 16 points.

champion contenders or fighting for a play-in win, it remains to be unseen. The co-captain Taylor McAnally thinks a league championship is plausible.

“We’re different this year than we have been in the past. Everybody realizes the chance we have here; I think our leadership is better than most teams in the conference.

“We have that experience. We have that it factor,” said McAnally.

The Grizzlies are led under the direction of head Sean Coste and assisted by Adam Howard and Mike Gower. McMinnville is ending their season with four consecutive home matchups.

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Tebow Runs Further Then Critics Expected Tim Tebow has the second highest jersey sales in the NFL and led the Broncos to six consecutive victories during the season by nick niland

“I feel a lot faster this year and as a team I want to make it into the top three.”

“I’m just looking to have fun and enjoy my final year of swimming at MHS”

Varsity Swimmer

Varsity Swimmer

Blake Tillery

Brooklyn Neubig

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Tim Tebow may be the most criticized quarterback in the NFL. Ever since he entered into the NFL draft, scouts said that he would amount to nothing, and never be a star at the highest level of football.

Tebow, who didn’t even start the beginning of this year, led the Broncos to an 8-8 record, leading them to their playoff upset against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Tebow has the second highest selling jersey in the NFL, next to last year’s Super Bowl MVP, Aaron Rodgers.

It has turned out that

Tim Tebow may be a miracle worker; he has led the Broncos to four over time wins, including one against the Steelers in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs.

During the playoff game, he threw a dart over the middle of the field to wide receiver Demeryius Thomas for an 80 yard touchdown on the first play of overtime to win the game.

Although Tim Tebow is one of the more inconsistent quarterbacks in the NFL, he led the Broncos in a six game win streak, but ended the magical regular season on a three game losing streak.

Blake Tillery and Brooklyn Newbig are leading the way for the Bears this season by breaking their personal, team, and school records; pushing their competition to the edge by chas laughlin

While many students at McMinnville High School base their sports interests off of main high school sports like football, baseball, basketball, and track, one important and very successful sport that often goes unnoticed at MHS is swimming. It requires extreme aerodynamics, developing your own techniques and lastly a whole lot of practice.

Coached by Jason Hafner, the girls’ swimming program has flourished over the years, becoming one of the most consistent sports programs at MHS, with two state championships in this past decade.

Popularity has continued to grow with the success, with a growing number of swimmers out for this upcoming season.

“I’m just looking to have fun, and enjoy my final year Senior swimmer Nathan Engberg competes in a meet versus of swimming at MHS,” said Senior Brooklyn Neubig.

“We really do have a lot ruary 10th and 11th.

Despite this being her The MHS boys’ of talented guys returning last year Neubig is still striv- team returns this season af- this year, and I’m excited at ing to improve her times ter their big win at districts. the chance to go to the state with each meet, and has This year’s team is led by meet again,” said Tillery “I helped push the rest of the seniors Blake Tillery, Matt feel a lot faster this year, and team to compete as the dis- Vaelntine, Stephen Grinich, as a team I want our team to trict meet approaches Feb- and Sam Lundeen. make it into the top three.”

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Hillsboro High School.

Once again both of our teams show promise of winning the district meets again, and claiming the league title for McMinnville.

Come out and support our grizzly swim teams.

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Tim Tebow kneels down in prayer during a game. This was his most criticized move but soon attracted its own name: Tebowing. Tebow led his team to six straight victories during the season

FIFA player award goes to Messi Lionel Messi is claimed to be the best in the world earning 47.88 points in the voting polls leading with 55 goals as well by moises diaz

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Lionel Messi dribbles around a defender in a 2010 game versus Manchester City.

Lionel Messi received the award for FIFA world player for the year of 2011 for the third consecutive time. Messi won it over teammate Xavi Hernandez and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, “Everyone knows Messi deserved it because he’s a hard worker, a playmaker, and a captain,” said freshman soccer player Tanner Autencio.

He appreciates the award but says he wouldn’t win it without his teammates.

Messi and Michel Platini are the only players to win it for three consecutive years.

In the votes Messi lead with 47.88, behind him was Ron-

aldo with 21.6 and Hernandez with 9.23.

Messi scored 55 goals for Barcelona in 2011 and four goals for Argentina.

With Barcelona he won five trophies in 2011 and one of them included the pres-

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Goals Lionel Messi scored this year for Barcelona along with four goals for Argentina. tigious UEFA Champions League trophy.

Messi is said to be the best of all time but some disagree saying that Real Ma-

drid’s Cristiano Ronaldo is the best.

“Ronaldo deserved it more because he’s a faster player and a better scorer,” said sophomore Pedro Saldana.

At age 24 Messi is already considered one of the world’s soccer greats.

“Messi should be considered a soccer great because he’s just as good as Pele and [Diego] Maradona were,” said senior Julian Sanchez.

His coach Pep Guardiola and Manchester United’s coach Alex Ferguson said that he can be compared to the soccer greats such as Pele, Maradona, and Alfredo Di Stefano.

MHS equestrian team competes well in first meet, is ranked second in league As a team and individually McMinnville placed in the top ten

by GRACE mcmillan The McMinnville High School Equestrian Team had their first meet of the season February 2-5. The team consists of seven members from McMinnville, juniors Brianna Eby, Marissa Dyck, and Diana Williams, sophomores Tess Scott and Holly Rosenberg (homeschooled), and freshmen Austin Binz and Alex Weiher; and one member from Dayton, Bridget Nelson.

Overall the team did extremely well in the first meet of the season. On Thursday the In Hand Obstacle Relay team of Eby, Binz, and Scott competed and placed third.

On Saturday the team

started out with the twoman birangle where the team of Dyck and Eby placed first. Scott and Binz placed second out of 46 other teams. Next was Team Canadian flags where Scott, Binz, Dyck and Eby placed fifth.

In individual events our riders did very well also, placing in the top ten in many of their events and getting personal bests in many as well.

Eby started her events off strong placing fourth in In-hand Trail against 30 other competitors with her filly Andie, and continued on to do very well in her gaming events as well placing second in key-hole against 46 other riders, and fourth in barrels against 66 other rid-

ers with her horse Sis. Dyck placed fifth in individual flags against 35 riders, eighth in barrels, and tenth in steer daubing with her horse Frito. Williams placed 25th in the In-Hand trail event. Scott placed 10th in barrels. Rosenburg placed 19th in In-Hand Trail, and 21st in Keyhole. Austin did very well especially for it being his first year in OHSET, and placed seventh in steer daubing, eighth in individual flags, and ninth in barrels Nelson placed eighth in Showmanship and fifth in Saddle seat.

Eby placed 10th overall in timed events out of 91 competiters and Dyck placed 10th overall out of 43

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LEFT: Junior Brianna Eby competing in barrells with her horse Sis. Eby placed fourth in the event. RIGHT: (Left to right) Austin Binz, Eby, Tess Scott, and Marissa Dyck place first in an event. The team is ranked second in their district for medium sized teams.

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The Blazers produced an All-Star this year but struggle to finish games on the road by chad springer Going into this season, the Portland Trail Blazers had a lot of questions. Who was going to be the general manager, who was going to be the face of the franchise, and, most importantly, who was going to be on the team?

Time has fared well for the Blazers. Through the season they have grown more and more comfortable, learning the offense and growing together in team unity. The addition of Jamal Crawford and Kurt Thomas has added another threat to Portland this season.

The outside offensive

play by Crawford and the lock down defense and experience of Thomas have given the Blazers more to throw at teams. Portland started off hot, becoming the number one team in the West, but a long road trip had slowed them down. Although they are going through a rough patch, the Blazers are still taken as a massive threat in the West.

The Blazers need to start to perform on the road.

That is where the trouble has hit them throughout the season, losing four out of six games. They have lost against beatable teams like Houston, Phoenix, Golden State and San Antonio.

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Portland Trail Blazer power forward LaMarcus Aldridge dunks in a game versus the Washington Wizards. Aldridge is averaging 22.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game and will be an All-Star reserve for the first time.

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Jered Cunningham shoots a jump shot against a defender in a game versus Washington State. Cunningham has been the Beaver’s go-to-player this season.

OSU Mens’ Basketball Working At Playoffs Despite a quadruple overtime loss Oregon State is making strides in confrence play

by Nick Autencio OSU boys’ basketball team has had a pretty successful year so far, with scoring superstar Jared Cunningham who has had a season high of 37 points and 9 boards.

The Beavers have a winning record of 13 wins and 7 loses. At home they are 10-2; away they are not so good with a 2-4 record.

Their conference is a little different; they have a losing record in their conference of 3-5. Their road games don’t seem to progress still having a losing record of 0-4.

When you go to their Non-Conference record it’s a different story. They also have a successful winning record at home in non-conference play of 7-1, and an away record of 2-0.

The Beavers have had some exciting games this season, but the game versus Stanford was a night to remember. Oregon State and Stanford went into a four

overtime game. They lost the game which was unfortunate but it definitely was a game of the century for OSU. Cunningham scored 22 points, but was not enough to push the Beavers past Stanford. Roberto Nelson stepped up scoring 19 points and Devon Collier grabbed

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Tim Howard saves a goal in a game this year. The goalie was the fourth goal in the premier league to score a goal.

Tim Howard Becomes the Fourth Goalie to Score

is OSU’s winning record as of Feb 13

Howard scores in a game versus Bolton from 100 yards out, fourth goalie to do so

11 boards.

Oregon State fought the entire time with gutwrenching moments. As the game came down to the wire it seemed as though OSU was going to pull out with the win, but it did not end in their success. They missed many chances that would have sealed the game but those opportunities were missed.

The season should be a good one with the Beavers working to make the playoffs.

by Moises diaz United States goalkeeper Tim Howard became the fourth goalkeeper to score in the premier league by scoring a goal from about 100 yards out for his team Everton who were playing against Bolton.

Playing in his 250th premier league match, Howard gave his team the lead in the 63rd minute but ended up losing 2-1 to Bolton who scored in the 67th and 78th minute.

“The goal was alright,” said senior Isaac Gutierrez.

“It was the other goalie’s mistake and I was embarrassed for him.”

Howard hardly reacted to the goal that most keepers would celebrate.

Tim said that he was in the same position as the goalkeeper he scored on, Adam Bogdan, which is why he didn’t celebrate. “I wouldn’t celebrate the goal either. I’d walk back like Tim did, but I would celebrate after the game because

those type of goals aren’t easy to make,” said senior Ryan Aker.

All Howard did was walk back to his goal and accepted the handshakes and hugs from his teammates.

He was delighted that he got the lead and wanted the 3 points for his team. Howard said he felt bad and that’s in awful feeling to be scored on like that.

“If I received that goal I would feel embarrassed but that kind of stuff happens,” said Junior Martin Cortez.

“It was a mistake and everyone makes mistakes.”

Howard admitted that the wind helped the ball go in.

The ball had a freakish bounce before it went in.

The goal could have been avoided as well. The defenders mistimed the ball and did not expect the high bounce.

Other goalkeepers to score in the premier league are Peter Schmeichel, Paul Robinson, and American Brad Friedel.

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Sophomore Gage Gubrud shoots against a Tigard High School defender in a recent game. The Grizzlies lost the tough game 59-39 but have a record of 11-8.

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The Hashbrown Department is another addition to McMinnville High school’s talented music scene. You may have heard of the Davis Street Band, but chances are you haven’t heard much from this punk band with a slight hint of ska. The band consists of MHS senior Joey Mohler who does vocals and guitar, Kyle Lindsey on bass and Mohler’s cousin, Matthew Heyerly on drums. The band has been together since Aug. 2010.

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born from a simple love that really brought them together as friends. That love is Hashbrowns. The grilled delight of potatoes is something that can really satisfy the soul, so, from then on they called themselves the Hashbrown Dept. Since then the band has worked to create a sound that works for them. From that drive, they created their first original music creation, Horse Parking Only.

This album is a six-song EP, giving people a taste of what they are all about.

“It really just happens randomly to me.” said Mohler of song writing. A lot of his ideas

The local band has releas ed its first alb already parkin g only u and pe m, Horse eight sho rformed in ws come from simple moments, like him in his car driving, so for Mohler there really isn’t an ideal moment for writing music.

So far, the band has done about eight shows. Their first one was at the Greenstock Festival, where they were supporting Enviromental Club. They also have had a show at Hawthorne Theater. One of their shows were entirely dedicated to raising money for a friend named Gabe Karapondo who had been paralyzed from the waist down in a tragic snowboarding accident. More shows include them doing acoustic sets in parks on the Salem waterfront.

“I don’t feel happy unless I am with Kyle and Matthew playing music,” said Mohler. It was something that played as an emotional release and that just he had fun doing, so he did it.

Now, the most recent question to be asked about the bands whereabouts is, will they make a full length album following Horse Parking Only?

The answer is, yes according to Mohler. They are right now getting dates to get some recording done. It will be an 11-13 song album called Meow Town and should be out by the end of the year!

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members Joey Mohler Kyle Lindsey Matthew Heyerly Check out video of Mohler playing live for The Bruin on mhsbruin. com

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The Black Keys El Camino

(Nonesuch, 2012)

The Black Keys punch out another album to fans’ delight With deliciously groovy sounds that are gritier than oil rigs, the Keys are louder and faster than ever

by EMILY GUNNESS

Past Released

A Chevrolet El Camino. This is the vehicle you would think would be on the cover of The Black Keys follow up to Brothers. The album title, El Camino, Spanish for “the road” or “the way”, refers to the idea of pilgrimage. The minivan shown on the cover is the one in which the band spent the first two years of existence, while touring America and building their fan base.

“I got a love that keeps me waiting/I’m a lonely boy…”

These lyrics from the opening track “Lonely Boy” could have

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Band Members Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney

For Listeners Of Blues rock, garage rock, alternative rock

already been stuck in your head before the album was even released, due to the fact that the track was released in November via a viral video.

Although “Lonely Boy” was chosen as the opening track, the truth is that any of the songs on this album could have served the same purpose, as they are all of the same caliber of greatness.

The Black Keys have never listed a band as their inspiration in the past, but on this album The Keys listed The Clash as an influence towards their songs.

This influence is evident in the choppy guitar chords and

relentless beats. You can also easily hear Led Zeppelin come through in “Little Black Submarines,” an acoustic blues that gets run over half way through with fuzzy guitar riffs.

Ever since their first debut album in 2002, The Big Come Up, The Black Keys have slowly but surely built their fan base.

With many great albums, sold out shows, and Grammy nominations, this Ohio band is on top of its game.

So whether you have been a fan since the beginning or are just starting to listen, this album will not disappoint.

Sounds like

Nancy Sinatra Lady Gaga Adele

Love Songs

“Let’s Stay Together” Al Green

“You Make My Dreams Come True” Hall & Oates

“U Smile” Justin Bieber

Influences

Britney Spears, Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain

For Listeners Of

LANADEL REY

Hipstress with the voice of Nancy Sinatra and the looks of Marilyn Monroe

by MaGGIE eLLINGSON

Lana Del Rey is a name that bloggers love to hate.

Since her first real debut in 2011 with the single “Video Games,” she has gained some serious popularity. Her retro pin-up look and soft indie tracks have sold the name Lana Del Rey, born Elizabeth Grant. Miss Del Rey has previously released tracks such as “Blue Jeans” and “Born to Die.” Her album Born to Die

hits iTunes on Jan.30.

In 2009, Del Rey tried to make it in the mainstream scene with a three track EP, but failed to get the attention she needed. Two years later, she dropped her new tracks with bigger retro hair, makeup, clothes, and a new sound. Her music went completely viral.

The hipsters of 2012 are drooling over Del Rey’s authenticity; however, this new stardom has come with a price, and it surely has not ended the hiss and growls

from the bloggers who have continued to question how she came to be so popular since her debut last summer.

With only four songs previously released, and a much hyped about album, Lana Del Rey is milking the 60’s-70’s mod-rock façade in her public performances and editorial photo-shoots to showcase her buzz worthy recordings. She calls herself the “Gangster Nancy Sinatra,” and with her provocative lyrics and lust-filled voice she suits the role quite well.

Eerily nostalgic vibes, heavy Americana themes, & indie pop

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by KATIE JOHNSON Many Oregonians were ecstatic when they first discovered the popular show, Portlandia, based on our state’s “second capital.” The program is about a Portland that is abundant with quirky activities, such as adult hideand-seek leagues and “putting a bird on it.”

Much like Saturday Night Live, Portlandia is a number of sketches complied together to make up an episode. Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein play roles of odd characters that appear to be so awkward that it is entertaining. The characters portray people that one might find in the Portland area. These

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roles broadly range from the actors themselves to extreme environmentalists, and have become a funny stereotype of Portland’s tenants.

Some sketches are gutwrenchingly hilarious, while some tend to be boring and drag on. Many of Portlandia’s jokes come in the form of representing an odd situation in a serious manner.

Some scenes revolve around the characters personality and their interaction with the world. For example, Carrie and Fred play a pair of girls that run a feminist book store.

In the end, the sketches are hit or miss for each viewer.

Portlandia embraces the individuality of the city and exaggerates the weirdness in order to create the comedy.

Some Oregonians have worried over the potential influence on other state’s opinions of Portland. The show will, however, probably benefit the city more than anything. It is very probable that it will increase tourism and encourage people of all ages to embrace their surroundings as they are.

The creation and national airing of Portlandia is exciting to many Oregon natives. As popularity grows, the knowledge of Portland’s existence will spread further than the Northwest.

Beyonce’s Baby Blue

It’s a girl

The baby is born, the name is trademarked, and the stage is waiting

by JACOB WEIGEL

On Saturday, Jan. 7th, 2012, Beyonce and Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) became the proud parents of a baby girl. It has been rumored that the neonatal ward of Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City was bought out by the couple for $1 million to block out one floor and have their body guards block out parents from

entering that area of the hospital. Security cameras were taped over when the couple entered the hospital.

The hospital staff denied all reports of blocking off one floor, saying that the couple paid the standard rate for an executive suite, but didn’t explain to reporters what an “executive suite” was. Authorities are looking into complaints about a mother who was in labor and was not allowed to enter the maternity ward.

One mother complained about how the couples la-

bor make it difficult for her to see her twins, born on Dec. 28, who were staying in the neonatal ward of the hospital.

After the baby was born, father Shawn Carter, best known as Jay-Z, visited the studio and recorded a new hit “Glory,” featuring B.I.G. The song was described as a raw hit that showed his joy of finally being a father. Jay-Z also revealed in the song that his wife had earlier miscarried, and there are also rumors about a false pregnancy.

#StalkingCelebsOnTwitter Through Twitter, fans can get to know their idols on a more personal level by folliwing them everywhere they go

by EMILY CUTLER

Twitter, the new heart of social networking. People have become so engrossed with this website that they are “Hash-tagging” when they speak and the word trend has become a verb.

The real draw of the website are the celebrities. Almost every actor, singer, comedian or professional athlete has an account. They tweet about everything in their lives. From a big announcements like releasing an album

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or filming a new movie to the more frivolous things like what they had for lunch; Twitter gives us an autobiography of celebrities’ lives in 140 characters or less.

You get first hand access to their thoughts and feelings, and also every sales pitch they throw your way. You get to know when somebody’s album drops and see it on your timeline for three weeks straight, till you finally break down and download it on iTunes.

You can figure out when celebrities are taking naps or writing songs and infer their daily schedules. You also get to share the funny little things they

encounter in the day, such as “I totally just saw someone wearing something ridiculous LOL.” Mostly, you really get to know the person. If you follow Justin Bieber and read every single one of his tweets, you will be able to catch the essence of his personality. That way when you get to meet him, you will be able to fall in love easier and sooner.

Stalking celebrities is considered “unhealthy” and “strange” to some people, but in reality, it is completely normal and is in fact recommended by some doctors. So stalk away you Twitter hounds, stalk away.

Happy Birthday, Mrs. White American icon Betty White just turned 90 and continues to influence people of all walks of life

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by MALORIE ROBINS We have this beautiful and legendary icon still among us today, and she happens to be turning 90 years old, so Happy Birthday Betty White! Jan. 17 was her birthday, and NBC was so generous that they wanted to honor Betty White with a TV special that premiered on Jan. 16, the day before her birthday.

Betty herself was there, along with her closest friends, devoted fans, and people whose lives she has touched. Amy Poehler, SNL comedian, started the night off by roasting Betty. Poehler followed

by stating that Betty is “A true comedy icon.” Betty White was voted “The Most Trusted Celebrity” in 2011, an honor which she accepted humbly.

She is a miraculous woman who has made history and has been an icon to many since she was born in 1922. Her parents were huge animals lovers and would often bring home stray dogs, and as an only child, Betty, loved nothing more than to play with them ‘til the sun went down.

So of course she grew up around animals and has never stopped caring for them. As a woman in

the media who has high influence, she used her fame to promote animal rescue and care for them. She’s been a lifetime member of the Morris Animal Foundation, helping animals and raising money for all the care they provide.

After Betty White’s 90th birthday celebration, NBC also premiered Betty White’s new show “Off Their Rockers.” The theme of the show is about older people pranking the younger generation.

The network wanted something new and it showed to be a huge success among the crowd.

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4) Hayden Panettiere. She was a wonderful young lady in Remember the Titans and was breath-taking in I Love You Beth Cooper.

MORP was Awesome!

I might have had ringworm, sorry everyone

No school Monday

There’s school Tuesday

I gave a great gift to a girl for Valentine’s Day

Her gift to me was a slap to the face

The Vow was a great

I was the only guy crying

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9) Both of the Olsen twins, but from Full House. They were witty, kind, and didn’t have any substane abuse problems.

8) Stephen Hawking. He is the master of Space and Time, what else needs to be said?

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5) Jessica Alba. In The Fantastic Four she turned invisible and walked around in the buff.

You couldn’t see her, but it was still awesome.

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10) The Guy from the “You Belong with Me” music video. He’s a stud and puts his hair in the most delectable ways possible.

6) Ryan Gosling. He’s the only man we can think of who actually knows what girls think.

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7) Captain Underpants. He’s a Hero.

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by Gio galvez It isn’t very often that at McMinnville High School something strikes you as out of the ordinary. Something, however, most students might not be aware of is that inbetween third and forth hall there are guinea pigs! They are there thanks to Jared Larson who brought the furry creatures last spring to help control the weed problem. Rest assured that the lovely guinea pigs are more than safe and happy in a completely free environment -the only exception being the occasional hawk flying overhead.

“I used them for my Forestry class; they girdled [to eat around the base] a tree that was out there,” said MHS pedro moreno / The Bruin teacher Jared Larson Mostly, the guinea pigs mysteriously hide from students when they are present. Most students in Larson’s class have a desire to see them, but have only heard of them, as if they are an urban legend.

The students that have seen them are very enthusiastic about their cuteness.

“Those guinea pigs are awesome man! That’s all I have to say,” said junior Alex Hunter.

“They’re cute and fluffy!” said junior Shelby Clements “I think it’s awesome that our school lets these things run around back here, they are so cute,” said senior Elaine Walker.

When watching the pigs it is easy to see that they’re more than content living on their own and usually just want to be left unbothered. The guinea pigs have more than taken the area they were given and made it their own. There are paths that they have created under trees to keep safe from pedro moreno / The Bruin hawks. Their biggest creation was their use of a giant compost pile that’s there.

“Probably the most interesting thing they have done was they have taken that little compost pile and burrowed into it and made another home,” said Larson. “If you look you can see all the holes they have made to go through it.”

It’s not often that you see such an interesting choice of weed killer, not to mention one so cute. It is easy to say that Larson’s guinea pigs are one of the most interesting and least known things at McMinnville High School.

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3) Shaquille O’Neal. The big Shaqctus was great on the basketball court, and according to MTV’s Cribs, in his oversized bed.

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See if you can find Blake Egli in this photo 2) Emma Watson. She’s smart, beautiful, knows magic, and is beautiful. She is the greatest talent of our time. And she’s beautiful.

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1) Joanne Myers. Your loving son has told us of your gracious and wonderful ways at home. You support him and his shenanigans and are a favorite of all the kids at Washer.

D

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P.S. Mac Says Merry Christmas Hayden allen / The Bruin Answers: 1C, 2B, 3D, 4A

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