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Homecoming 2011 built up to the assembly, full of performances, crowning, controversy

Junior Tre Ovalle raps his original song “We are the Grizzlies” at the end of the Homecoming assembly. As a part of the song, Ovalle handed out roses to students in the crowd.

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ADVISeR KERRI SAVAGE talking about THE JUNIORS RUSHING THE COURT FOR MORE PICTURES, go to, www.mhsbruin.com

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by Emily Neel Homeward Bound Pets Adoption Shelter, near the Evergreen Aviation Museums, is a great opportunity to help out in the community by volunCindy Shultz teering.

B e - Club Adviser ginning as Evergreen Doe Society 25 years ago, Homeward Bound is a no-kill facility which shelters cats and dogs. But many don’t know of its existence.

“I see people on a weekly basis that have lived in McMinnville all their lives and didn’t know we were here,” said Shelter Manager Sue Holt.

“No one is going to support us if they don’t know we exist,” said Homeward Bound Director Dawn Witt.

The shelter is promoting its cause by bringing homeless cats to the community.

Every Saturday, some of Homeward Bound’s feline residents will take a trip to Petco, and will be available to visit from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

McMinnville High School staff member Cindy Shultz had started a Homeward Bound club at MHS last year, and it still continues this year, but not many students are involved.

“Homeward Bound needs a lot of help,” said Schultz.

The club is dedicated to spreading the word about Homeward Bound and fundraising events. It meets every Monday on A-weeks in room 52 at lunch.

Even though the expenses for a cat’s medical, food, and shelter fees are more than the adoption fee, McMinnville’s pet shelter has managed to keep itself functioning.

“We are working as hard as possible on the shelter for the animals with the limited funds that we have,” said Holt. “But we always need Please see HOMEWARD, Page A2

Microsoft updates thrill MHS students Updates were badly needed for computers

by Wyatt Bellville

RYAN CORNELISON / The Bruin

A volunteer plays with a cat at the shelter. A new club was started to support the longtime shelter.

For seven years, McMinnville High School has had to put up with the bland looking, out-of-date, and frankly ugly design of Microsoft Office 2003.

MHS has been upgrading, adding-on and improving many parts of the school, but it seems as if over the years, the last of their worries was up-to-date software.

This year Mac High has stepped up to the Buczynski technological plate, and Tech teacher not only updated all the computers to the latest and greatest, Microsoft Office 2010, but many of the computers also received the latest Adobe Creative Suite 5, which is quite an upgrade from the school’s older Creative Suite 3.

“The new Microsoft Office is a positive addition to our school because the clip-art is much higher quality than previous years,” said Senior Kurtis Gilliat, as he added effects to a clip-art picture of an elderly man bouncing on a ball. “The layout is pretty cool and interface is different than before, but it gets easier to use.”

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New club started Continued from Page A1 more volunteers. Come out and get an application at the shelter.”

Most funding the shelter receives comes from donations and fundraising events. An easy way to donate to Homeward Bound is dropping recyclable cans and bottles off at the Homeward Bound Pets Thrift Shop on Lafayette Ave. behind J&W CARSTAR, or donating quality items. The Thrift Shop was donated by CARSTAR and is now used to sell donated items from which all profits go directly to the shelter.

“It’s a lot of fun working at Homeward Bound,” said sophomore Morgan Schoenthal. “It’s great seeing the animals get adopted.”

According to Schoenthal, the shelter work is not always easy.

“The hardest part is when the steam mop breaks down,” said Schoenthal.

But there are rewarding aspects to volunteering, like visiting with kittens and walking dogs.

“The best part is the feeling I get when I match an animal up with its forever home,” said Holt.

In 18 months, Homeward Bound Pets hopes to have enough donations to be able to start another shelter, because they are not able to take in all the cats they would like with the already crowded houses.

In the future they hope to renovate the dog kennels to be more comfortable for all dogs.

“We are hesitant to take in more dogs because we don’t have more volunteers,” said Witt. “I just want Homeward Bound to succeed so badly, and the only way we’re going to do it is by community support and

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November 6, 2011 is when the 2012 presidential election will be held. Before the final election can be held there has to be a five month period of primaries. The primaries will begin February 6, 2012 in Iowa and end June 5, 2011 in Montana, New Mexico and South Dakota.

Some candidates for the Democratic party are President Obama and Randall Terry.

“Yes, he needs time to clean up the mess he inherited,” said Heuberger about Obama.

For the Republican Party, Rick Perry, Herman Cain, Andy Martin, Jon Huntsman.

As for the Independent Party Roger Gary, Carl person, and R. Lee Wrights.

“Intelligence, well respected, fair, and presidential,” said Heuberger.

When people vote they usually vote for the person who covers the issues they like and care about. MHS staff member Kelly Robins

when asked, she said, “Its more the character of the person, they have to be willing to work for the country as a whole, not just for their party,” “ H e cares about the economy, because a lot of things r e v o l v e Ramos around what Has opinion happens in on Obama the economy,” said Larry Saunders.

“Someone who has the best plans for the economy, education, health care, and social security,” said Heuberger.

Senior James Ramos who says he is more of a republican than democrat or independent. “I don’t think Obama being reelected will help the country,” said Ramos, “Because he has tried to do stuff in the past years but nothing has gone past congress yet.”

President Barack Obama speaking at the Oregon Convention Center last year.

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A cat at the Homeward Bound Pet Shelter relaxes in the warm atmosphere. The shelter is always looking for volunteers.

Photo of the Issue A soccer player trying his best to score a goal The boys soccer team has high aspirations when it comes to the playoffs. With only two seniors lost and lots of leadership, the team aims to win a state championship.

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A group of staff members exits the new Chemeketa building located off of Highway 18. The new facility is open to the public for viewing.

Chemeketa receives facelift New location should draw more students to enroll

by OLIVIA NILAND

As of the end of last month, life has gotten a little easier for McMinnville-area high-achieving high school students and more traditional community college attendees. The newest satellite of Chemeketa Community College, the Yamhill Valley Campus, has just opened its doors, providing a more conveniently located Chemeketa than the 36-year-old original McMinnville campus, which sits several miles away from the new one, and McMinnville High School, on Hill Road.

Aside from being sleeker and newer, the more centrally located, eye-catching steel and glass Yamhill Valley Campus buildings will undoubtedly open up opportunities for more McMinnville-area high school students

to take challenging college level courses while still attending secondary school. Many recent MHS graduates have taken advantage of the program, and a number of these alum have gone on to enroll in various colleges as sophomores or even juniors right after graduating high school. The power and opportunities that these college credits can offer to students is incontestable, and current MHS students have continued to strengthen the program with their academic endeavors.

As college admissions standards become increasingly stricter and more demanding, many high school students find themselves seeking out every opportunity to enhance their academic profile, and programs like MHS’ “College Credit Now” certainly deliver.

Compared to the cost that one would foot as a full time student at a community college, the fees that MHS students pay for college credit through their courses are relatively inexpensive: during the 2010-11 school year, the program required a $30 fee for the first class a student received credit for, and $25 for each credit thereafter.

With the Yamhill Valley Campus’ flashy façade, extensively stocked bookstore, and sophisticated new science facilities, McMinnville’s newest Chemeketa satellite is helping to redefine the Community College experience in the minds of current and prospective students, and seems sure to offer up McMinnville-area high school students yet another viable option for life after graduation.

Technology teacher Michelle Buczynski also had some things to say about the new software updates.

“I am happy about the update since it allows me to teach students the current technology that is typically used by businesses. The update has meant that I have had to update my curriculum to reflect the software updates,” said Buczynski.

Initially, the difference between the 2003 and 2010 Microsoft Office editions vary tremendously. Over the span of seven years, Mi-

crosoft has not only added many more features to the various programs such as Word, Excel, and the mail feature Outlook, but also completely redesigned the layout, loading screen, and view of the programs.

Some teachers and students may find the change of layout difficult to work with, however, many find it easier to use after exploring it. The update of the applications may also be pleasing to many students and teachers who have had issues in the past with saving a word document in a format the school computers couldn’t read, and not being able to

get it to work. Although, now many students may not use the “technical difficulty” excuse to extend an essay they failed to type.

The Adobe Creative Suite may only be used by a minority of the school students taking Photography and other classes involving the use of Photoshop, InDesign, or After Effects, but the upgrade of software is noticeable and appreciated.

“Once students and staff have used these updated programs I think they will like them,” said Buczynski.

“They will be better prepared for their future.”

Senior parents trying to raise enough money for Grad Night Budget cuts have students looking for ways to raise money

by Brad Gale Becoming a senior is the most exciting part of high school, and along with being an upperclassman comes attending Grad Night. But with all of the expenses that Grad Night entails, how is it funded? For those who aren’t aware, funding for grad night starts freshman year for every class.

It takes a lot of time and effort from students, parents and community businesses to help raise the money.

Most students don’t realize the amount of planning and money that is required for the exciting night, and that a portion of the money is funded by holding car washes or selling wreaths every year.

Other fundraising opportunities include selling Voodoo doughnuts and

Grad Night t-shirts at every home football game.

These activities require a lot of student and parent involvement aiding in lowering the out of pocket costs from seniors attending Grad Night. If enough money is raised, the costs from each senior attending will range from $25 to $35.

“I’m excited for grad night” said senior Pedro Moreno. “It’s going to be one of the most exciting nights leaving high school.”

Since July, four car washes have been held and on top of selling doughnuts, tshirts, wreaths will be available to order during Back to School Night. Businesses in the community are also very gracious, helping fund Grad Night by donating a portion of the profit raised on one of the days planned by the committee.

“Proceeds from Dutch

Bros all day on Nov. 3 will be donated to grad night” said Lisa Settell, a parent and member of the grad night committee.

Any donations can also be sent to P.O. Box 1052 McMinnville, Oregon.

“The Grad Night committee meets the first Wednesday of every month, and we welcome parents and students to join us” said Settell.

The committee meets at 1945 NE Baker Street in McMinnville, and for further information, email Katrina1928@gmail.com.

The class of 2012 seems excited for Grad Night, and with the cost of the night ranging anywhere from $30,000 to $50,000 depending on the activities and where it will be held, any donations and fundraisers help lower the costs.

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A student of EASA works on a robot in spring 2011 for a competition. EASA students are having very little time to have lunch due to the overlapping schedules of MHS.

EASA deals with different bell schedule

Students showing up late to classes due to overlapping periods

by SAM LUNDEEN Some students participating in classes at EASA are experiencing problems due to the overlapping classes at the main campus. The different bell schedules make students late for classes, gives them less time for lunch, and requires them to transport themselves.

“Architecture bleeds into lunch, and when I arrive at the high school, I don’t have much time until my next class.,” said senior Anthony Heatherly. “I can’t eat during the class because it’s in the computer lab.”

Unfortunately, there is not much that can be done about any of this. “Even

when our teacher lets us leave physics 10 minutes early, I’m still about 20 minutes late to my Intro to Fiction class.,” said senior Ryan Haddeland.

Haddeland and others drive from EASA to the main campus, which usually takes about 10 minutes. By the time students arrive, class has already started, and they are missing out on valuable class time.

“Señora [Nancy] Franssen is fine with it, but I know that she would like it if we were there earlier.,” said Senior Nick Derrickson. “Having Spanish four during another period would fix it for me.”

With gas prices being

this high, driving to and from the museum can get expensive. Students carpool, which is environmental friendly, but is looked down upon by the staff at the school. There is no bus to transport students back and forth except at lunch.

At this point, the students have no choice but to adapt to this very large change.

“I considered changing classes to make my schedule easier to deal with, but the classes I am taking are important to me, so I chose not to.,” said Heatherly “I accepted it, and I can deal with the tight schedule.”

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This year’s Homecoming didn’t disappoint.

ASB came up with a original theme, planned easy dress-up days and a fantastic assembly. With spontaneous dances in the courtyard, Voo-Doo Donuts and a stellar dance, the leadership class out did themselves. And how could we miss talking about Tre, who brought school spirit back to Mac Town.

Football team

LUNCH LINES

Who wants to wait in line for lunch for twenty minutes? No one. Lunch is only 30 minutes long and if two-thirds of it is spent in line, it ruins the point of lunch. Enough said.

STATE Report card

The Boys of Fall are bringing back excitement to McMinnville again. Even though they’ve experienced major blowouts, they won the first Homecoming football game in years. The offense is clicking and our defense can actually hold their own against the offensive lines of opponents.

LARGE CLASS SIZES

How are students supposed to learn if they have 50 other classmates in the room and the teacher hardly knows their name?? The District hired 1.5 teachers to lessen the load, but is it enough? Most students in these classes are sitting on folding chairs and trying to hear their teacher from the back of the room. MSD needs to figure it out, and fast.

MHS recieved a rating of “needs improving.” Even though MHS’s state scores for reading, wrirting, science, and math increased, we were lowered on our rating because the student participation goal for testing was not met. This report card misrepresents the large strides our students have made in recent years.

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Higher Freshmen Requirements New graduation requirements are unfair and unnecessary to freshman students

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No one likes change, especially if it requires more effort. When I found out that the requirements formathematics changed for the McMinnville High s c h o o l ’s graduatKatie Johnson ing class of 2014, I instantly disliked the idea. Instead of three years of any math, sophomores and incoming freshmen will now need to have three years of Algebra 1 or higher.

The beauty of high school has always been that students have the opportunity to take classes that match their academic skills and abilities, arriving freshmen have lost this benefit. Now students will be forced to work at a level they may not feel comfortable with. I believe we should be placed in classes fit to our level of understanding.

For many students, math is the most demanding class and

by far the most frustrating. I have known multiple classmates who have failed a year of math due to the difficulty. The class of 2014 may not have the room to fail because if a student begins their freshman year with a math class lower than Algebra 1 they will already be required to take four years of math.

It is unfair to make a student who has a difficulty learning take more classes than a student who has the advantage of understanding.

It could be argued that all high school graduates should have a certain level of knowledge in all academic areas, however, the middle schools have students placed in all different math classes that do not prepare them for the new requirements of MHS.

I do not agree with the graduation requirements for the class of 2014. High school students have completely different learning abilities and are at different levels in their education. The school should not change the requirements causing the disadvantaged students to take an extra year simply because they have worked at a slower pace.

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First World Problems I always break my fork trying to get it out of the stupid plastic bag.

When I’m having steak, plastic knifes just ain’t gonna

cut it. Get it? Cut it.

3. My parking spot is too close to the school and I have

to deal with a bunch of pedestrians on my way out.

4. Stupid deposit! Now I have 95 cents in the pocket!

5. My $30 hat messes up my $40 haircut!

6. My HDTV only has 3 HDMI hookups!

Mac Meyers 7. These 3D glasses are hideous!

8. I’ve been talking to this guy on the phone while I’m going to the bathroom.

Now I have to stay in here until he hangs up so he won’t hear me flush.

9. I don’t have any vowels in my game of Words With Friends!

10. I don’t have any consonants in my game of Words With Friends!

11. The middle seat on the couch doesn’t recline. So now I have to choose

which girl I sit next to.

12. I misspelled valedictorian on my Stanford application.

13. It gets so hot inside my Nova.

14. My Tics Tacs are so loud in my pocket that everyone knows I have them and wants one.

15. All I had was a stupid RoseArt pencil! Now my papers all ripped up.

16. Only four of my friends can play PS3 at a time. Why did I even get that fifth

controller?

17. I forgot to set the timer on the oven for my frozen pizza. Now I have to wait

12 minutes to cook another.

18. My teacher is so hot I can’t focus.

19. Redbox movies are now $1.15!

20. Redbox doesn’t have my movie in blu-ray. DVDs are from the stinkin 2000’s.

21. This dang airplane wing is blocking my view of the exciting endless plains

of Mid-Western America.

22. I got my phone taken away for reading a text, all the text read was “K”.

23. I lost my high score in the new update.

24. I forced myself to finish my pasta so I wouldn’t look like a sissy to the

waitress. Now I’m way too full.

25. The old jug didn’t have enough milk to fill the glass, so I had to mix milk like

an animal.

26. I put the burger on the top bun. My world is turned upside down.

27. It takes me two pushes to get across the room because of this stupid carpet.

28. If I want to ride my chair down again, I have to stand up.

29. I can’t believe there’s no Bruin on tape.

30. My parents aren’t divorced so I only have one Christmas.

31. All they have is Coke.

32. I actually did my homework, but the due date is not till Friday now.

33. My cat wanted in, but now it wants out.

34. Newberg exists.

35. I want a bagel, but I already brushed my teeth.

36. My shoes untied.

37. I’m sick of people telling me how pretty I am.

38. People know I’m rich so now I am expected to pay for my own meals.

39. My Nova’s broken down so I have to drive the Cadillac until its fixed

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District money needs to be spent more wisely Despite budget cuts, money is still being wasted on unimportant and unnecessary purchases

Bruin Reporters

Here in the Bruin, we like to write about things going on in our school and even in our world. Sometimes, it becomes difficult when we can’t even afford the paper that you are reading right now. With a rough economy, budgets around our Gio and Connor school are barren and look somewhat like an old Western town that has just been taken advantage of by bandits. Despite our lack of funding, we as a school still find ways to waste money.

Examples of mindlessly discarding the little money McMinnville High School is given seem to be all around us. As most students have observed, our campus security (AKA mall cop) delightfully rides around on a reasonably expensive golf cart. Who knows what that languidly used money could have become. And what about, the

multiplex flat screens covertly placed around our school, informing “forgetful” students of the up and coming athletic events, or the day’s schedule?

Several of those flat screens are hardly ever are turned on.

What we are trying to hammer home is that we waste money. Speaking of hammering, how about the things we build that waste our money? Putting up cabanas was just too embarrassing for people wanting to sell a few drinks at football games, so we went ahead and built a building by the football field that is only used on Friday nights to sell food and beverages. You would think that maybe the school would spend money in a more useful manner, and see that the Bruin and Yearbook room’s printer has seen ink like the Sahara Desert has seen a monsoon drench its land in water.

So basically you have a bunch of teachers upset with budget cuts, or laid off in general, while the school spends its money on worthless items that get little use. Printer paper or flat screen? It’s a tough choice.

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New School Year Introduces One Lunch There may actually be a bright side somewhere in the chaos dent of the club was unable to attend both lunch meetings, leaving lower level positions to lead the meetings, often unsuccessfully. Now, on the other hand, the president and all of the members can attend every meeting.

For sports, having one lunch at 11:30 is better than having to eat at 1:00 where there is only three hours to digest instead of

four and a half. As a cross country runner, I know how having more time between eating and practice can help me.

In addition to all of this, there is the fact that, with one lunch everyone can see their friends at lunch. No longer will groups of friends be divided by A or B lunch.

Still, there is a group of students who don’t think that one

lunch is better than the old way.

They believe that one lunch makes lines at local restaurants too long, to the point where they are risking being late to class in order to eat. I can understand their complaints, but for me the pros definitely outweigh the cons. There are enough places to eat in town to where there should be no excuse for being late to class. Getting to see my

friends is the highlight of school, and getting to see all Aaron Haddeland of my friends at once is better than seeing only half of them at a time.

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After years of complaints from students and teachers alike, the two lunch system has been done away with, and the one lunch schedule has made its glorious return.

One lunch is better for both sports and clubs. In the olden times where two lunches were the norm, clubs had trouble meeting with all of their members. This is because the presi-

PEOPLE TRYING TO ENTER THIS CROWDED SCHOOL

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How Do You Feel About Having One Lunch?

“It sucks. It’s only 30 minutes!”

Shantiel Becker, Freshman

Haleigh Wise, Junior

“It’s overcrowded, but being a sophomore give you the priviledge of going off campus.”

Robbie Thomas, Sophomore

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“One lunch is good. One lunch is great.

One lunch is wonderful. One lunch is fantastic.”

Cesare Bisbocci, Senior

Marijuana should not legalize There are many disadvantages of making the drug legal In a state filled with green trees, green mentalities, and a green college program, the thing that a lot of people like to talk about, and use, is a little green leaf called marijuana. I think that marijuana should not be legalized in our state. It was legalized in the 1970’s for a few years. So many people have been caught up in this addiction of smoking pot that they seem to be less focused on becoming a productive part in our society. Young adults tend to be the ones who use it solely for its effects on the human body. I don’t really see the point in using the drug and for that matter legalizing it. Once legalized, it would most likely begin to show up in places where it’s not welcomed and would create problems throughout society. I think that smoking marijuana has a huge effect on the mind and slowly tears away at memory and the ability to learn. Without these capabilities the young people entering a society where education is so greatly valued they would just become nonproductive to the society

they’re joining. Legalizing the drug would just make matters worse because the fact that it was illegal kept so many people from using it. But if marijuana were to become legal it would be easier for peers to persuade each other into using the drug.

It would disrupt the education system and also the economy because people would probably become less aware of what they really need to do to succeed in life. Nothing but bad can come from legalizing marijuana, I mean if you’re really injured why not see a doctor and get some pain medication instead of a prescription of marijuana. Smoking will only make your health worse in the long run. The use of marijuana should be kept illegal and out of reach of those who want it just to get Erik Rodriguez “high.”

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Over 190 indie, hip hop, and punk bands take over Portland, OR

by JACK ANDERSON Between Sept. 7 and Sept. 11, the eleventh annual MusicfestNW took over Portland, Oregon, taking place in 21 venues around the city. These venues included the Pioneer Courthouse, the Crystal Ballroom, the Hawthorne Theatre, and the Roseland Theatre. The three most popular groups, Iron & Wine, Band of Horses, and Explosions in the Sky, played at the Pioneer Courthouse on three different nights. MFNW is the third largest indoor music

festival in the United States.

This year the festival hosted 191 local, regional, and national bands, playing indie, folk, hip-hop, and punk music.

The bands that played included Band of Horses, Iron & Wine, Brand New, MSTRKRFT, Blind Pilot, The Kills, Blitzen Trapper, The Thermals, Markéta Irglová (from the Swell Season), and dozens of more indie bands that hardly anyone has heard of.

The minimum wristband price started at $70, which

guaranteed free entry at any MFNW club show and came with a ticket to one of the three shows at the Pioneer Courthouse: either Iron & Wine on 9/9, Explosions in the Sky on 9/10, or Band of Horses on 9/11. They also offered a wristband that cost $115, which guaranteed the same features as the lower priced one but with access to each of the three shows at the Pioneer Courthouse.

A downside of spreading the festival across the city is that it made it difficult

for fans to make it to other shows on time. There might have been more than one band that an attendant wanted to see, but they might have played an hour apart from each other. This snag in the system could make the experience more adventurous, but it could also prove frustrating. Fans had to make scheduling a foremost priority.

After five days of nonstop music, MFNW fans were happy to say the festival was the most successful thus far.

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The New Faces of Hip-Hop

Tyler, the Creator

Das Racist

19 year old rises to fame

Goofy trio straight outta Brooklyn, NY

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by RYAN CORNELISON

After several months of teasing us with the rumors of a possible Portland appearance, it is official: Tyler, the Creator and company will be at the Roseland Theater on Sunday, Oct. 2.

Tyler Okonma, better known as “Tyler, the Creator,” is the leader of an alternative hip hop group named “Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All.” The group includes “MellowHype”, “Earl Sweatshirt”, “Domo Genesis”, “Mike G”, “Frank Ocean”, “The Jet Age of Tomorrow”, and of course,”Tyler the Creator” himself.

The gang has been together since Aug. 6, presenting their “Wolf Gang Tour”. They’ll have performed at 15 different venues once they’ve reached Portland, accounting for shows across the country and in the UK. In December of 2009, Tyler selfreleased his first album Bastard which ranked 32nd on “Top Albums of 2010”.

One of his first singles, “Yonkers”, music video was released on Feb. 11, contributing to his second album Goblin released only two months after Bastard. Tyler is one busy bee! Okonma’s third album is scheduled to be in stores in 2012.

All of Tyler, the CreStyle ator’s music contains Alternative instruments which hip-hop Okonma has played Listen to since age fifteen. At fourteen, Okonma had “Yonkers” been self-taught to play piano. At seven, he would take album covers and create new album artwork for his imaginary album, including track lists and song times.

Self-proclaimed stage names such as “Wolf Haley” and “Ace” were given to Okonma, but “Tyler, the Creator” forever remained the most dominant of the three.

As Tyler’s fame develops, so does his fan base. Whether it’s on the internet, in concert, or on T.V., he is the name to look up to, because within a few years, Tyler, the Creator will be on the top of the charts. “Odd Future” tickets are on sale now.

At first listen I observed Das Racist as a goofy trio writing and recording about what ever random thing they could think of. The group features Heems, Kool A.D., and Dapwell. With further exploration, I discovered the realness behind the music. Although not every lyric they drop is appropriate or politically correct, they never seize to amaze the fans. So far the group has dropped two very funky and well produced mix tapes, Shut Up, Dude and Sit Down, Man. Both mix tapes offer a variety of vibes and a collection of the wackiness that each group member brings to the table.

With two great mixes they have continued to do great things by releasing their first studio album Relax. The album has a lot to offer for those long nights of homework or even a stroll through campus.

Songs like “Rainbow in the Dark” and “Relax” open up ears to some of the best alternative hip hop this year. Das Racist rose to internet fame with the track “Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.” This is a personal favorite Style among the fan base still as well as Alternative many newcomers hip hop to the music.

Listen to Das Racist is “Relax” a great group to listen to with friends and on days when nothing really makes sense.

Most of the tracks on the two mixes and the one studio album deal with pop culture and opinions of the trio, which combine together to make the awesomeness. This new age, out-there type of alternative hip-hop group is a must bump kind of attraction.

Single Review

Coldplay

Wiz Khalifa

Live in Eugene, OR review

by CONNOR FARRELL On Sept. 3, Wiz Khalifa and members of his ‘Taylor Gang’ crew rocked the Cuthbert Ampitheater in Eugene, Oregon. A day before his three month long tour was to end, Wiz made an extra stop in Eugene to perform for a rowdy sold out crowd of 5,000.

Opening the night up was Chevy Woods, who also rapped alongside Wiz during the main event. Kendrick Lamar, a Compton, California based rapper who lists Tupac Shakur as his main influence, had the crowd throwing their hands in the air during his set. Finally, Wiz entered the stage to roars. He started his set list with ‘When I’m Gone,’ followed by numerous songs like “The Race,” “The Thrill,” and “In The Cut.” Sporting the swagger of a rap veteran on his first tour, Khalifa dazzled the crowd at the Cuthbert with some unique dancing, fun interactions with his faithful fans, and, of course, his music.

With the night winding down, Wiz finished with his three most popular songs off of his most recent album “Rolling Papers.” The third to last song, “Fly Solo,” was sung aloud by the Eugene crowd with hands moving along with Wiz. The Style lights were off and Hip hop Wiz actually sang, Listen to in an almost ballad like performance.

“Rolling Next was “No Sleep,” Papers” which was fitting for the end because the end of the summer for University students was here, a perfect time for a party. Of course, the grand finale was the #1 single “Black and Yellow.” The crowd erupted as the beat dropped, finishing a great concert in the way that fame had come to Wiz Khalifa, by the three-worded one-liner that is “Black and Yellow.”

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“Summer Days” Bob Dylan “Farewell My Summer Love” Michael Jackson “Aliens” The Davis Street String Band­ “It’s Summertime” The Flaming Lips “Sunshine” Atmosphere­ “Island in the Sun” Weezer “Moves Like Jagger” Maroon 5 “When the Sun Goes Down” Arctic Monkeys “Here Comes the Sun” The Beatles “Blister in the Sun” Violet Femmes “Summertime” Will Smith “Sunset Soon Forgotten” Iron & Wine “By the Time the Sun’s Gone Down” Langhorne Slim “Super Bass” Nicki Minaj

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Brilliancy shines in Coldplay’s new single Second single released off of upcoming allbum, Mylo Xyloto exemplifies the band excellently

by MAGGIE ELLINGSON

“Paradise” - Single

Mylo Xyloto release: Oct. 24

For Listeners Of: Indie Rock, Britpop

Ladies and Gentlemen, Chris Martin has done it again.

Coldplay’s fifth album “Mylo Xyloto,” is scheduled to come out on Oct. 25, and the band has released four songs on their EP that are true to the Coldplay name. Among them, “Paradise,” the second single off the album, was released online on Sept. 12.

Needless to say, it blew listeners expectations away, after the anything-but-edgy first single,

“Every Tear Drop Is a Waterfall,” which, let’s face it, was a total bust on Coldplay’s part after almost four years of nothing but a few album-less tracks.

The song begins with a long interlude full of synthesizers, electro clips and a build that’s begging for a drop like a kid in a candy shop. As always, lead singer, Martin satisfies that desire to our hearts’ content. The “Ooo’s” and “Ah’s” bring us back to the Coldplay that us diehard fans have grown to love, with a

chilling, trance-like and identifiably moodier affair than we are used to. However, it hits close to home with classic, catchy lyrics that send us off into a world, searching for our own little slice of paradise.

The group has successfully fulfilled the duties of the new age, electro pop genre. Who doesn’t love a song they can sing and dance to? It may not be the same indie/alternative sound we’re used to, but with the music scene changing every minute,

there isn’t much else to do but please the customers in this day and age.

“Paradise” is the perfect collaboration of the typical Coldplay chord progression, intense, abstract beats and melancholic lyrics, that make for a perfect Autumn day. “Life goes on, it gets so heavy,” Martin sings in a lethargic interlude on “Paradise,” “the wheel breaks the butterfly, every tear, a waterfall, in the night, the stormy night, she closed her eyes.”

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by CONNOR FARRELL

Jay Z and Beyoncé, hip-hop/ R&B power couple have been together since they dropped the song “Connie and Clyde” in 2002.

As things progressed, Jay Z realized that he liked it, so he went and put a ring on it, so Beyoncé would put her hand down because she was no longer a single lady.

Together life has been smooth, they have only 99 problems, and now a kid is one. At the most recent VMA award show, Jay Z and Kanye West performed “Otis,” a song off of their newest album.

Beyoncé performed her song “Love on Top.” After her performance she stood in the center of the stage, unbuttoned her jacket, and gave a motherly rub to her belly, telling the world of her pregnancy. Kanye West shoved Jay Z in a playful manner and started celebrating for the couple, as Jay gave a salute to his wife and his

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unborn child.

A lot of questions and excitement are awaiting this kid. If it’s a boy, is it going to be as musically inclined as his father. Obviously he/she will have a different upbringing than his/her father. Dad grew up in the projects of Brooklyn, New York, shot his brother in the shoulder for stealing his jewelry, and was loosely involved in selling illegal substances. The new kid has a very lavish life ahead of him, his dad a billionaire involved in multiple companies that could support the family for 11 lifetimes.

I think it is safe to say, it will not be the hard knock life for this heir to the throne.

This kid, boy or girl, will be born into bloodline of tremendous looks and talent. If the child becomes famous, that it will ultimately be destiny -Destiny’s Child.

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Bruce and Esther Huffman are two of Mcof hilarity.”

Minnville’s most energetic and funny people, Because of the Huffman’s video, news and,surprisingly, they are in their 80’s. They stations all over the globe wanted to speak to them. They have had interviews with NBC, are most known for their viral video, “Webcam CBS, and ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

101 for Seniors.” After only about three weeks of being on YouTube, it has Their video has also been on a little over eight million many popular sites and TV views. The video shows them shows including Tosh.0, Funny or Die and College Humor. accidentally filming themMost of the interviews were set selves while trying to learn how to use their new laptop. up with the assistance of the The video was uploaded Huffman’s close friend, Kamie by their granddaughter, Nyquist. She served as their booking agent for most of the Mindy Paulson, who found venture. it hilarious and wanted to share it with the world. The Most recently, they were even “That’s a pretty good monkey!” world agreed. In a few short contacted by the head producers of weeks, it was a viral it. the Ellen Show and the Rosie O’Donnell show, The video consists of them doing some which is a part of Oprah’s OWN network. pretty strange, yet hilarious, things, all in the “I want to play [Ellen Degeneres] in a game of Ping-Pong,” said Bruce of his only request process of discovering how to use the comfor the Ellen show. puter. The most popular part of the video to viewers is Bruce doing his now-famous mon“Laughter does something to the soul,” said key impression. the Huffmans of their video. “Our country is “It was funny because you don’t normally sick, and we need laughter.” see old people do things like that,” said senior Thomas Pinheiro. “It was forged from the fires

REstaurant Review

Sweet Natalee’s opens to happy public Frozen yogurt meets McMinnville. It’s about time!

Fall Fashion Trends

The secrets of MHS hipsters are spilled

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Seniors Tim Anderson, Tasha Balwit, and Shasta Meehan show off their Fall outfits

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by MALORIE ROBINS If you were in McMinnville during July, when the weather finally started to match the season, you may have had the opportunity to visit one of the most delightful new places in town, Sweet Natalee’s Frozen Yogurt Shop.

With the growing trend of self-serve frozen yogurt shops, the shop owner, Melissa Jones, who grew up going to Deli Yogurt Express, decided to start her own. Her family loves the shop which she named after her five year old daughter, Natalee.

Walking into Sweet Natalee’s, you can expect a warm welcome and a plethora of options for your yogurtloving taste buds. When you first walk through the doors, you’re encouraged to try as many flavors as you’d like, until your taste buds are blown away with the right one for you. On any given day, you may encounter flavors like cake batter, peanut butter, original tart, or red velvet, just to name a few.

“Overall, working here has been a really good experi-

ence,” said senior Lauren De Las Heras, one of Sweet Natalee’s original employees.

She loves the camaraderie she feels with her boss and the other employees.

Sweet Natalee’s is expanding its menu to include soups, bagels, espresso shakes, and even a new “Happy Hour” with student discounts. So if you’re looking for a new and exciting place to hang out with friends and enjoy a delicious treat, Sweet Natalee’s is the perfect place for you.

Album Review

The Chili Pepper’s take it to new heights with upcoming album

This fall, the halls of McMinnville High School are filled with fashion. Looking out into the Commons at lunch time, you see a variety of trends and styles. Ranging from neon t-shirts and shoes to classic neutrals, the fall fashion season is out in full force.

Anytime you look down the halls, you are bound to see a pair of Tom’s on at least 50 different pairs of feet. A new shoe style that is becoming very popular for the ladies is combat boots, stylish yet functional for all of your militant needs.

Jeans, an essential part of most people’s wardrobe, have gone under some revisions in terms of trends. The ladies seem to be drawn to a boot cut and flared jean style, something that was once an atrocity if I do recall, but they haven’t forgotten their faith-

Take Care is about to drop Drake’s second studio album hits stores Oct. 24 Drake Take Care (Young Money Entertainment)

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ful skinnies. The fine young gentlemen of the school also seem to be leaning towards a slim cut jean more than the stereotypical baggy pants, though the loose fit never goes out of style.

Classic business pieces, like blazers and button-down shirts, are working their way into the fall trends as well. Both boys and girls are rocking these classic jackets, making everything just a tad classier.

Dolman sleeves are also a big trend this fall. They’re cute with jeans or tucked into a shirt and come in many shapes, sizes and patterns.

Stripes are very popular this autumn as are bold florals and crochet patterns.

Adorning the ears, hair and just about everything else of many ladies at our school are feathers. They add a whimsical and bohemian touch to any outfit. Along with feathers, gauges are also in many an ear at MHS.

Funk rock, alternative rock

I’m with You (Warner Bros., 2011)

by MEGAN O’LEARY

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are back at it again with their new album “I’m With You” just released at the end of August. It features the single “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie” that has been a recent hit on the local Portland radio station, 94.7.

After hearing the single, the expectations from the album were heightened further then before. Once the full length album finally came out, the Red Hot Chili Peppers were sure not to disappoint. The music was classically theirs, but to a whole new, almost modern, level. If one album has successfully brought the 90’s into

the present without making it awkward, it would be this one. The sound is really tough to describe, but the music is great and worth the listen. It’s highly recommended for those who enjoyed their previous albums. “I’m With You” is yet another collection of hits in the making.

As far as the meanings of the songs go, it’s been said that the music is about life and death. But interpreting the music, it sounds like mostly life and its ability to have the ups and downs. Song types vary drastically and that’s what sets “I’m With You” apart from other albums. The constant

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“Brendan’s Death Song” “Ethiopia” “Monarchy of Roses” “Dance, Dance, Dance” “Did I Let You Know” “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie” changes from track to track are what keeps the album interesting and never dull. Even after hearing the album for the thousandth time, it’ll still sound fresh!

Keeping the spirit of the Red Hot Chili Peppers alive through this new album was genius. As a final product, “I’m With You” was definitely a great album, and for sure something that everyone should look into for the sake of hearing great versatile music.

by MOISES DIAZ Take Care will be Drake’s second studio album. It will be released through Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Universal Republic on Oct 24, 2011 which is Drake’s 25th birthday. Since it’s on his birthday, he will be releasing a birthday edition of the album as well. On Nov. 17, 2010, Drake revealed the title of his upcoming album.

“Take Care will make his comeback great and take him back to his level,” said junior Martin Rubio. “It’s going to be sick and it will probably sell more than The Carter 4.” Last year, Drake released his first album, Thank Me Later, and stated that he was rushed to make it and had no time. On this album, he has more time to make it better, which is why he named it Take Care. Thank Me Later sold almost 500,000 copies in its first week, so more is expected from Drake in his next album.

“I think Drake could sell up to 600,000 copies in the first week on this album,” said sophomore

Bryce Brooker.

Take Care was mainly recorded in Toronto, Canada. The first single off Take Care is titled “Headlines” and it was released on Drake’s blog on July 31.

The song has charted in many categories, and it has done fairly well. It debuted at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100. The music video for “Headlines” premiered on Oct. 2, 2011. It was mainly filmed in Canada.

“Headlines is a great song and it’s one of my favorites,” said sophomore Gage Gubrud. It’s something I can warm up to.”

On this album, Drake will be collaborating with many artists including Stevie Wonder, Lil Wayne, The Weekend, Justin Timberlake and many others.

There is not a complete track list yet but there should be up to 18 songs on the album. He has released a few songs that build the anticipation for the album but most of them have yet to be confirmed on the track list. Take Care is one of the most anticipated albums of 2011.

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In the hunt for the title After only losing two starters the boys soccer team is looking to claim the State Championship

by connor farrell With 9 of 11 starters returning, As summer moves to fall, an- including ESPNU 150 watch list other sports sea- member senior Dustin Munger, last son starts here at year’s 6A leader in goals allowed seMcMinnville High nior Ryan Aker, and high powered School. Just as senior striker Miguel Angeles, the sure as the season Grizzlies are certainly poised for anchanges, you can other run in league play and maybe be sure that there even in the state tournament.

With an experienced group of is some serious buzz around the upperclassmen leading the team, MHS boys’ soccer hopes are as high as skill.

“I have no worries about our team. team as a whole. We have tremenThe buzz is for real.

Coming off of yet another domi- dous chemistry as a team and a great nant year in the league, and another knowledge of the game.” said senior unfortunate ending to a hopeful Ryan Aker.

Aker also said that he hopes to season, the Grizzlies are looking to separate themselves as contenders give up seven or fewer goals in his senior season. Aker plans on playing and not pretenders.

In the second round of the play- college soccer, and as of right now is offs last season, the Grizzlies took a focusing on Gonzaga University.

As confident as he is skilled striktwo goal lead into the final 10 minutes of the contest, but relinquished er, Angeles is looking to end his high their lead and eventually went on to school career on a high note.

“My goal for the season is to lose to Beaverton on penalty kicks.

Beaverton ended up going all the score 40 goals alone this season.” In way to the state finals only to lose to Please see BOYS SOCCER, Page A8 the Jesuit Crusaders 2-0.

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Miguel Angeles and Adrian Rubio celebrate after Angeles’ goal in the Grizzlies win over Glencoe 2-0. The boys soccer team is 7-2 and currently ranked 17 in state.

Oregon State football making progress

“I have no worries about our team as a whole, we have tremendous chemistry as a team and a great knowledge of the game.”

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Football team building off last season The football team is surprising fans with impressive play and promising outcomes

by Tre ovalle “Our season was good until last week.” These were the words from McMinnville High School’s varsity slot receiver, junior Kane Kennedy.

In week one, the Grizzlies came out loud and proud, demolishing McKay 35 to 13. Spencer “The Black Mamba” Payne had a career high of 318 rushing yards and five touchdowns, and he was the only one on his team to score during the game.

“My line just opened holes up for me,” said Payne. “And we’re much improved from last year.”

The Grizzlies were looking good and tried to carry the mo-

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mentum from their first victory into their second game, against the Crater Comets. But that didn’t work out as planned.

“We thought we were going do good,” said Kennedy. “But we just got stopped.”

“We weren’t mentally prepared and just got out-worked,” said sophomore Gage Gubrud, who was the starting quarterback for the grizzlies before injuring his left hip against McKay in the first half of the game. “I’m not sure [when I’ll return],”said Gubrud.

“Hopefully in a week or less. I can’t stand watching my team from the sidelines and not being able to contribute.”

Despite the painful loss, the Grizzlies are looking forward to a brighter future.

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Junior Kane Kennedy finds the hole in the defense and splits the two defenders. The Grizzlies have a 3-3 record which is one more win then last year with three games left to go in the season.

All good things eventually come to an end, it may be pessimistic as a fan, but it fits the mold of the 2011 Oregon Ducks. After coming off one of the most storied seasons in the programs history the Ducks were looking to ride off of their momentum. Weren’t they? Instead of building off of their first ever BCS National Championship appearance they fell 40-27 in their season opener against the LSU Tigers.

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and was one of two Grizzlies to make his shot.

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2006, Frankie Lopez broke a school and state record by scoring 40 goals, “I also want to help the team win league, and although I don’t want to jinx anything, I want to win a state title,” said Angeles. With dreams of college and professional soccer, Angeles listed AC Milan’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the player most like him.

Last year the Grizzlies scored 48 goals, compared to just six allowed goals against league opponents.

In the final playoff game for MHS, disaster struck as Dustin Munger took a hard fall and fractured his collar bone.

In an effort to save his team from elimination, a sling-bearing Munger showed true heart when he came back to take an important penalty kick,

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by Jacob weigel Cross country runners know what it’s like to push their body to the limit. Running 5k is not easy, and it takes a special person to do the job. Getting dirty, muscle pain, and basic injuries should always be expected when joining cross country.

So it begs the question, why would one do it?

“The people are great, and it’s an amazing opportunity to do something good,” said senior Tim Anderson.

“When you’re in the mood to run, it feels amazing [to run],” said senior Claire Lawson.

“I like to run, and it’s a really rewarding sport,” said junior Colette Horton.

The cross country team recently ran the Trask Mountain Assault, a very demanding uphill course set in a rural area. Runners go through mud, dirt, bugs,

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Junior Adrian Rubio races down the field in an attempt to score against two Glencoe defenders. The Grizzlies won the game 3-1 and continue to contend for the top spot in league, head-to-head with Hillsboro.

College Football is Heating Up

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Pac-8

A couple of weeks ago was a big week for many W L W L Century 10 0 18 2 teams. Championship imTigard 8 2 11 4 plications were placed on Tualatin 8 2 8 4 some, while others needMcMinnville 5 5 5 7 ed a big win just to keep Glencoe 4 6 7 9 their season alive. Here are Newberg 3 7 3 9 some key games that took Forest Grove 2 8 4 10 place that week.

No. 11 Florida State Hilsboro 13 0 10 0 vs. No. 21 Clemson: Last Game’s Results After Florida State MHS 0,TUHS 3 came off a tough loss Next Week’s Games MHS at THS, 6:45 pm, Tue against No. 1 Oklahoma, MHS at GHS, 6:45 pm, Thu they tried to repair the damage, and get back on Girls Soccer track. By traveling into Pac-8 Death Valley, and knockLeague Overall ing off a fierce, speedy, and W L T young Clemson team, in Tualatin 9 0 0 which was coming off their Glencoe 7 1 1 biggest win of the season: Tigard 5 2 2 upsetting ranked Auburn.

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Boys and girls teams dominating in league meets

to full strength for his senior season.

“My recovery was a long one, and it definitely didn’t hurt that my dad

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The outcome was Florida State winning 32-27.

No. 7 Oklahoma State vs. No. 8 Texas A&M: A battle between two top-ten teams, is in store for this weekend. As the Cowboys roll into College Station, they will be backed by one of the most electrifying players in all of college football, with Justin Blackmon, one of the best wide receivers to play the game.

The cowboys faced a tough defense from the Aggies, who is led by their strong senior running back, with Cyrus Gray.

The outcome was Oklahoma crushing Texas A&M 42-24.

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As Arkansas rolls in to Tuscaloosa; they are facing their toughest opponents of the year, with the tough and physical Crimson Tide, but just because the Razorbacks haven’t faced a terribly tough opponent, doesn’t mean they aren’t going to put up a fight against Alabama.

Alabama won’t have an easy game against the high octane offense of the Razorbacks.

The outcome was Arkansas pulling off a tight win over Alabama 35-33.

It’s a make or break week for many Top 25 teams, as they face daunting tasks at home and on the road.

and many other things that go along with the outdoors.

The course is about 3.1 miles (5k).

“Trask was the hardest race for me to run, just because I ran all out for the whole thing,” said Anderson.

Anderson finished fifth on the boys varsity team.

Lawson finished 39 on the girls varsity team.

“The guys team is kicking butt,” said Lawson.

“Our biggest competitor this year is probably Tigard, just because in order to go to state we need to beat them,” said Anderson.

“The girls team has great potential,” said Lawson.

The cross country teams this year are projected to do pretty good. They placed pretty well in Trask and will keep striving for excellence.

“I know this sounds tacky, but at the end of the day, we really are a family,” said Horton.

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LEFT:MHS senior Claire Lawson (right) jogs around the corner with fellow teamate and sister, Abby Lawson following behind.

RIGHT: MHS sophomore Robbie Thomas sprints to the finish line in the Grizzlies win versus Century.

UO DUCKS:

Sprinting to Victory

Last Game’s Results MHS 1, CHS 0

Next Week’s Games

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MHS vs GHS, 7:30 pm, Tue MHS vs THS, 4:30 pm, Thu

the test on September 3rd to show the nation that no longer were they pushovers, no longer were they dubbed to always lose the big game.

The Ducks need a second chance, again.

Throughout the night their run game was nonexistent, LaMichael James had 18 carries for just 54 yards. His Heisman hype came to a screeching halt along with Ducks BCS Championship aspirations.

Veteran quarterback Darron Thomas looked more like a true freshmen rather than a junior coming off of a 12-0 season. On 54 pass attempts Thomas earned just 240 yards, a dismal six yards per pass. Leadership

GAME OF THE WEEK FOOTBALL. VERSUS TIGARD. IN WORTMAN STADIUM. OCT. 13TH [FRIDAY].

7:00 P.M. WHY COME? THE GRIZZLIES ARE CLIMBING UP IN THE RANKINGS AND WORKING TOWARDS THE PLAYOFFS.

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Emma Dohl goes for the ball against a Century defender. The Grizzlies won that game 1-0 and are on a two game winning streak beating Forest Grove 3-0 earlier in the week.

is a void needed to be filled.

Two of the Ducks four turnovers came from returning starters. Inexperience was shown at wide receiver with the notable departures of Jeff Maehl and Drew (DJ) Davis.

The remainder of the Ducks nonconference schedule included Nevada and Missouri State at Autzen Stadium, in which Oregon handled with ease. These games were most likely scheduled to work out early season kinks before the onset of Pac-12 play. Oregon was selected for the third straight year to win the Pac12 on media day on July 26th. The Ducks first Pac-12 game is in Tucson against Arizona before heading back to Autzen for consecutive conference games versus

Girls’ soccer improving on last year’s mistakes Returning seven starters from last year’s squad the Grizzlies look to improve on last season’s disapointing record and make a run in the playoffs by nick autencio

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This year the grizzly girls’ soccer team intends to make a huge improvement from last year’s results. They have 3 incoming freshmen who all start.

“They are showing a promising future” said varsity Coach Chuck Bechtol.

MHS recently got a foreign exchange student, Emma Dohl from Norway who tried out for the Girls’ soccer team. She is in tune with the game of soccer and shows great technique and attitude.

“This is going to be a good season; we’ve had a lot of improvement and a

promising formation. We are going to surprise a lot of people,” said junior starter Jasmine Flores. “I’m excited about results in the end.

I’m very excited to see the reaction we’ll get from people.

Gilbreth H e r Varsity Soccer personal goal is to change the whole aspect of the game in her teammate’s eyes.

“I’d like to change our teams’ mind-set about our ability, and what we can really do and accomplish

and to bring the confidence within us that we truly need,” said Flores Mikalee Gilbreth, also a junior starter is excited to show fans what the team can accomplish.

“I feel that we have a good team that is willing to work and put the time in to give the team a chance to go farther in the season,” said Gilbreth, “ also to put the soccer ball back into the net, and to handle any team in the Pacific Conference League.”

“We as a team would like to show what we as a team have, how much we’ve improved as a whole, and the abilities that the underclass-

men have to offer.”

Gilbreth also wants to have a great year leading her team to a winning season. ”As a personal goal that I would like to achieve is to shut teams out, to be a great ‘leader’ and to have a winning season as a whole,” said Gilbreth, “We would like to show how much we’ve improved as a whole and compare it to the last two years.”

“We as a whole group have made a tremendous strive in last year’s results.

Those are long gone and we now are looking to the future, and it’s looking a lot brighter than last year’s accomplishments,” said

Bechtol. ”I am very excited to see our teams’ growth from where we were last year, to where we are now. That as a whole, we have put in tremendous hours of hard work, day-in and day-out.”

G. soccer NEXT GAME: October 18th.

Wortman Stadium.

7:30pm.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Look for the girls to improve their record and climb up the league rankings.

Chas Laughlin strips the ball from a Forest Grove player in the Sept. 17 game.

The Grizzles won the game 48-27 using their defense to crush the Vikings in the fourth quarter.

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Volleyball improves from last year and bumps, sets, spikes to triumphant success

by TRE OVALLE Together they will. That’s the team that Taylor McAnally, Katy Crowston and Emily Anderson are leading.

“The seasons been going surprisingly well,” said Crowston. The lady Grizz are 2-2 in league and are looking to come out in the top three in league.

“I just want to get within the top three in league that way we get a bye in the playoffs and don’t have to play a play in game,” said McAnally.

“Our team motto is Together we will,” said senior Ashante Horseley.

“We want to make sure we do everything as a team, especially the way we play,” said McAnally. Who even gave props to freshman Maddie Vicknair, who’s starting on varsity. “She’s done well, I’m glad we have her on our team,” said McAnally.

Last year they had players who were playmakers, but two of those were seniors, Meaghan Angel and Carlie Price. Without those seniors the girls seem to be

doing fine.

“We had a lot of seniors last year that were good but we didn’t do as well as we should have. This year we have really good team chemistry,” said McAnally.

Chemistry has been the word for the Volleyball team.

In fact, their team chemistry is so good they could call themselves “H2O.” The girls are playing like a whole new team. With all the hard work they’ve put in this summer, being in the top three in league is in sight.

“We have worked hard

and I think the girls are going to get what they have been working for,” said varsity volleyball coach Ben Patterson. “There’s a couple of teams ahead of us right now in league, but if we fix our game then I think we could compete for league title.” Whether they win league or not, the only game that counts is against Newberg.

“I always look forward to playing and beating Newberg,” said Patterson.

athlete of the issue Spencer Payne Spencer Payne has led the football team this year with 21 touchdowns (20 running and one caught), 135 carries, 1069 rushing yards, and 130 recieving yards. In the Oct. 7 game Payne had six touchdowns, helping the team beat Glencoe 3920.

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Jacoby Ellsbury stunning Oregon Fans OSU alumni Jacoby Ellsbury, now playing for the Boston Red Socks is in the running for Most Valuble Player

by Conor foley Batting .320 with 27 Home Runs, 191 hits, 94 RBI, 36 Stolen Bases, and counting, is Jacoby Ellsbury. For those who aren’t familiar with baseball stats and jargon, these are stellar numbers especially for a leadoff hitter. I’m going to attempt to explain why these numbers are borderline incredible.

On April 11, 2010, Jacoby Ellsbury collided with Adrian Beltre, cracking five of Ellsbury’s ribs, and sidelining him for the season.

He had only played nine games.

“I think they downplay it because they misdiagnosed it. They said you treat it all the same way”, Ellsbury told interviewers from ESPN. com, “Remember that comment? How do you treat a bruise the same as a break?”

With the 2011 season coming up, fans had mixed expectations for Jacoby. Red Sox nation questioned Jacoby’s character and his work ethic when he failed to join the Red Sox at remaining games in 2010.

In the offseason, the Red Sox acquired Carl Crawford in a $142 million dollar deal.

The underwhelming season

27

Homeruns this season

191

Hits at bat this season that Crawford has put together makes Ellsbury’s year doubly important. Jacoby has put together numbers

for two outfielders.

Of course, expectations have been greatly exceeded for the inexperienced centerfielder. He showed up for 2011 with incredible offense, defense, and speed.

Without him, the Red Sox probably wouldn’t be in a pennant race.

With an MVP candidate year, Ellsbury is also first in line for Comeback Player of the Year. Ellsbury will continue to do all he can to help the Red Sox win their third World Series in ten years.

Barclays Premiere League draws MHS students The England Soccer League grabs MHS students autention as one of the most wellknown soccer leagues in the world by david mcmahon Another season of soccer has started once again in England. The Barclays Premier League is one of the most well-known soccer leagues in the world. The leading team is Manchester United closely followed behind by Manchester City which is Manchester United’s rivals and behind Manchester City is Chelsea.

“Manchester United or Manchester City will take the whole thing, said Sophomore Moises Diaz, because they have had a strong start and they have had the best trades.” Diaz also said “I believe that my favorite player would be Ashley Young because he is an all-around great player. “He gives great assists and has a good feel for the game.”

Senior Miguel Angeles

said, “I feel like Chicharito is a rising star and he is has a great feel for the game.”

Chicharito while playing Chelsea received a late sliding challenge from Ashley Cole and Manager Sir Alexander Ferguson said he may be out for more than two weeks. Chicharito said “It’s nothing more than just a bump I’ll be back in before two weeks.” “This season is going to be a good one

because there is already so much action and competition,” said Angeles.

Manchester City has spent more money than any other soccer club in the history of the Premier League.

So far Manchester City is doing well with its trades, but Manager Roberto Mancini said at a press conference “We are doing well but we lack depth, and precision on the ball.”

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The volleyball team cheers after a scored point. The Grizzlies are young with two freshman on varsity but are winning games and improving every game.

FOOTBALL: Sprinting Towards the playoffs Continued from Page B1 at the playoffs if we keep improving.”

But with many seniors gone, it seems like the season should be more difficult. But the Grizzlies have found a way to fill those shoes and compete once again.

“It was really easy to do,” said Kennedy.

Head coach Jeff Kearin challenged his players to mature and step up, and that’s exactly what they’ve done.

“It looks promising and I think we’re going to grow,” said Kearin. “We want to be league champs.”

In the next game, the Grizzlies steam rolled the

Forest Grove Vikings, beating the team 48 to 27. The Grove was at the 20 yard line when Kennedy picked off the pass and almost took it to the house. The very next play, junior Blake Egli boot l e g g e d Areola Varsity Football and put 6 points on the board. As always, Payne had an outstanding game, rushing for 288 yards and 6 touchdowns, breaking his previous record of 5 touchdowns in one game.

OSU Football is rebuilding success After a disappointing season last year, Oregon State is filling big spots and making improvements

by Taylor mcanally Harry Golden once said “The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work.”

With that in mind the Beavers are now starting to work a lot harder. After many years of being a diehard Beaver fan (Beaver Believer) we have just experienced a very disappointing moment with this season’s opener against the Sacramento State Hornets.

It was a 90 degree day, and being one of the fans in my orange shirt I can tell you it was hot one. Sitting there and hearing “another OSU… First Down” were words that gave me goose bumps again thinking that it was time again to cheer for my one and only Beavers through another season.

Walking into this season without Jacquizz Rodgers the new freshman running back Malcolm Agnew had big shoes to fill.

Although gaining 223 yards for the Beavers, it was not enough to pull away with the win in overtime

against the fearless Hornets.

This disappointing 2829 loss was a heartbreaker for all Beaver fans. At this time Beaver Believers may be questioning how this season is going to turn out.

Even though there is doubt, no true Beaver fan will quit on their team. Now more than ever, it is time to wear the good old Orange and Black.

The Pac- 12 is going to very competitive this year with the University of Oregon powerhouse leading the conference. Nov. 23 will be the true test for the Beavers.

Freshman Football team improving Freshman work out differences amongst each other and bring success to the field by erik Rodriguez The freshmen football team has shown great potential to be on track to a perfect season. With a roster full of talent and strength, the players are highly confident in being the first undefeated team in more than 20 years.

“The season has been looking pretty good.”

Cameron Fox

Freshman Football Although the team won its first high school game, the second wasn’t as glorious as the first. With a final score of 14-14, the Grizzlies left Beaverton with a great

amount of frustration.

“We could have done better,” said Freshman Adrian Uscanga. “The whole team contributing is the key to our success.”

Football is a team sport where teammates must communicate and be on the same page.

“The season has been looking pretty good, but we’ve had our ups and downs with people not looking eye to eye,” said freshman Cameron Fox. “And people are still fighting for positions on offense, which makes our game a little weak on that side of the ball.”

Football has to be played on both offense and defense and usually teams have a stronger side. “Our defense is more dominant because of how much experience is

on that side of the ball and that people aren’t trying to fight for positions.”

With all these pieces put together to form such a dominant team, the Grizzlies seem to be able to come through with their hopes of an undefeated season.

“Tigard seems like they’ve been doing just as much work as us and they have a history of being good,” said Fox. Last year’s freshmen were stripped of their undefeated dream by Tigard and the rivals pose a threat for this year’s freshmen as well.

For the remainder of the season, the freshman team looks at Tualatin and Tigard as two schools that threaten the dream of an undefeated season.

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5 Vampire Children Die in Stake Carrying and Garlic Bread Accident

by Aaron haddeland

This past Labor Day, the annual “Vampires Creating a Better Life” picnic was held at Ashburn City Park. All the local vampires were there to show support of the local charity. There were the usual activities: flying races, a blood drinking contest and the beloved coffin building workshop. While all of these games were enjoyable, there was a call for new, more exciting entertainment.

Hoping to answer the call, Dr. Vlad Ivonachich suggested some games that he played back in Transylvania as a young Vampire.

“I only wanted to have some fun, nothing ever went wrong when I was little,” said Ivonachich.

The doctor suggested that the vampire youths participate in wooden stake carrying races and garlic bread eating contests.

“I don’t know why we didn’t realize that these weren’t very good ideas,” said Hector Clavidstein, one

of the vampires present that day.

The garlic bread eating contest was won by little Carl Fangsworth, who devoured 12 pieces in the five minutes allotted.

All of the vampire children jumped to the starting line with wooden stakes in hand. When the starting gun sounded, they started running across the mole-hill covered ground.

By the end of the race, four children had tripped and accidentally impaled themselves with the stakes, and Fangsworth had fallen into a deep, fatal sleep from the garlic bread.

“I blame myself for this tragedy,” said Ivonachich. “I should have never suggested those games.”

A memorial service will be held for the dead vampire children during the next full moon at the Ashburn cemetery.

2011 Seniors: 141 Everyone else: 147

TOP 10 Ways the Juniors should be Punished for Charging the Court

10. All juniors should be forced

to wear Dunce Caps for the remainder of the year.

9. All of the dust found behind the vending machines will be portioned up and fed to each junior.

2001-2011 Sam Lundeen and wyatt bellville / The Bruin

I’m So Deeply Sorry, Really, I am. Sorry

Ryan showed me their page, my heart sank. I was surprised it had saved, or hadn’t been caught in the process of editing. When I Have you ever had a terrible day? As adolescents attending told them it was me who had revised it, there was fire in their eyes. public high school we have all had our share. For me, the first day Maybe it was time to find new friends after all. of school was one of those days. I woke up at 10 and realized I had If you are included in the part of the school that did not read slept in way too long. I quickly showered, and skipped breakfast. the girls’ track page of the spring supplement, I will explain.

When I got in my car, it wouldn’t start. Then I noticed it was beI changed the headline from something extremely generic to cause I didn’t have my keys. I also realized I had open periods first “From the Kitchen to the Track and Back to the Kitchen;” a joke ofand third and didn’t need to be at school until 12:15. Senior year is ten heard in a baseball dugout but never appropriate when printed the best. for high school students to read. I apologize if my revision offendBut this day was the worst. I arrived at school ready to be ed you, I’ll repeat it was not intended to offend. While my record surprised with all my friends giving me gifts and my favorite treats with the ladies is not that great, (come on ladies, I play the banjo!) I just because, but found they had none whatsoever. I sat down still have immense respect for two X-chromosomes and I promise I with them in the commons anyways, because I suck at making will be more tactful when pranking Kurtis and Ryan again. new friends. They were part of the 20% of Mac High that reads From now on, I will live by the golden rule: “Don’t make a joke the spring supplement. If you are included in this proportion, you wouldn’t want 2,000 kids to read and judge you for.” Once you may know where I am heading with this tell-all composition. again, I apologize to all Grizzlies and especially the girls’ track Late last year I was goofing off in the yearbook room and thought team. Thank you, God bless this school, the girls’ track team and it would be funny to change Kurtis Gilliat and Ryan Haddeland’s God bless the United States of America. page about girls’ track to something sexist. Although I meant to

‘Til next time, not save the document when I was done, and never had the inten Chamberpots

by KYLE CHAMBERS

ODD

Quotes of the Week

PHOTO

Sophomore Molly Olsen hides behind the net.

Things our very own Mac Myers heard this past week “It’s cool to act happy about “i HATE READING”

-A Freshman

Treatment Facility where each junior will have to swim 15 laps around the sewage holding tank.

6. All the junior classes should be held in the courtyard out in the rain until March.

5. They should go to bed without dinner, no sleeping on the top bunk and no birthdays for the next year.

None for you

“NO!”

Trasnformers 3 yet “Sorry, qqjxw is not an acceptable word” -The worst game of Words

-The girl that I asked out “No one lifts me up, they only push down” - The green toilet handles “The Children are Rioting!”

- A first year teacher at the assembly

With Friends Ever

Thumbs:  & 

4. Have Dolores Umbridge force

the juniors to write “I will not charge the court” with her magic quill.

3. Each junior has to pay $1 to replace the carpet.

Monopoly at McDonald’s is back.

My Cholesterol has risen by 200 points.

The “We Are” Chant has returned.

The “Booty Stomp” is gone.

Girls Soccer is winning games.

Home games start at 4:30 so no one can watch.

The rain is back.

The rain is back.

Saying Mac Myers’ name at Sandwich Express

Nothing, everything about that is thumbs up.

Wyatt’s Secret Past

by WILL WORTH

himself. Men and Elves showed little resistance until Wyatt reached Eriador, there the great battle of the new age began. In the town of Bree the elves of Mirkwood and Lothlorien stood their ground.

From the Southern reaches of Bree near the old Forest, Rohirrim lay at wait to attack the Balrog. Ithilien Rangers armed with ice arrows stood invisible to the Balrog’s eye.

An ambush was set and was ready to be sprung.

This was the last defense before the Balrog could reach the Grey Havens and the land after, the elven sanctuary.

The Men of Gondor spotted the glorious beast first. Their

7. A mandatory trip to the Waste

Bruin, No Wait...

-Someone who hasn’t seen

Wyatt, a young boy in the middle of his teenage years, seems like just another outgoing teenager; little do we know he has a secret past.

Wyatt has been reborn from a death unimaginable, Gandalf the White slayed the mighty Wyatt on the highest peak of the Misty Mountains.

Deep in the heart of the majestic hills Wyatt, or shall we call him the mighty Balrog, reminisced on his recent defeat. Through the power of fire and shadow Wyatt found new power he set off to destroy Middle Earth and rule all of it.

The Wyatt grew to the size of a titan, two hundred feet tall and as evil as Hades

lick the floor of the aerobics room.

-Anyone that’s picked up a

being a freshman”

“I’m happy”

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8. Every junior should have to

ranks split and were obliterreborn yet again into his ated in one mighty blow. The human self, ready to turn elves sent out a barrage of ice into his horrid past and take over the world once again. cold arrows but the flames and shadow melted them Legends foretold that on his and they evaporated into the eighteenth birthday he will air. return and take what is rightfully his.

A beam of light shown down on the Wyatt; the bright light started to burn the Balrog. Gandlaf the Silver, last of the Istari, stepped into the way of the Wyatt and with one swing of his staff swept the beast to his knees. Wyatt, crippled under the weight of purity, fell to the ground.

Before his head reached the ground shadows engulfed the figure and it burst into oblivion.

After that Wyatt was Aaron haddeland and Wikipedia / The Bruin

2. Every junior should be sent

to Disneyland by public bus.

Instead of enjoying themselves at the Happiest Place on Earth, they will spend a week cleaning up all of the vomit at the park.

1. Dr. Olsen should give Tre a Swirly

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