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FEBRUARY 11, 2017
Showdown of the Seniors: Senior Assassins scrimmages, meets, or games. Eventually, the poison card will be instated, STAFF WRITER which allows participants to "assassinate" their Another senior class means another year of senior target by placing a poison card in their target's food assassins. Senior assassins is a game where senior or drink. If the target eats or drinks from the students randomly select their targets, and they try to "poisoned" food or drink, they will be eliminated. eliminate each other by “shooting” their target with Once a target is "assassinated," the assassin will a water gun. This is the second acquire whoever their target had. “It’s fun thinking up year that the game has taken place Currently, seventeen students at Maranatha. have been "assassinated," but that schemes to try The rules for the game are: only increases the paranoia. Twelve and get people out each participant must pay a $10 determined students remain. of the game.” fee to participate, and the winner When asked about the game and -Joey Cabral will receive the total amount of his experience, Joey Cabral said, money contributed. Targets are "Senior assassins is very fun; it's randomly drawn every two weeks, so that one fun thinking up schemes to try and get people out of person does not have the same target for the entire the game." game. Brett Doig also commented, saying, "It has been A water gun must be used in order to five months of excitement, constant paranoia, and "assassinate" your target, however, if they are many broken friendships." wearing a water floatie they will be safe. Anna Corey said, "Senior assassins has been a There are certain safe zones where you do not really fun way to bring our class closer together and have to wear your floatie and can remain safe. Those take our minds off of the stressfulness of school and include: the school campus and parking lot, the college applications." Who will win? Only time will church sanctuary, workplace, and any practices, tell.
Amy Rabun
Brett Doig and Anna Corey have assassinated nine seniors so far, earning them their rightful title of “Killer Couple.” PHOTO BY JESSICA XU / ’NATHA NEWS
A Not-So-Wintery Wonderland Nathan Self STAFF WRITER Winter in San Diego seems like an oxymoron due to the perfect weather we receive this time of year. Whether it’s raining, “chilly,” or sunny, the temperature stays relatively warm, providing conditions that sound perfect to the majority of Americans that are covered in snow. Aside from the weather, the winter
months bring a wide assortment of food and holiday fun. From candy canes to gingerbread men, apple cider to peppermint mochas, the holidays bring about never-ending options to fill you up. From Christmas dinners to New Year’s feasts, we are tempted by many options like sweets, cider, and snack food. Finally, just when it seems like we have a break, Valentine’s Day slaps us in the face with box after box of
chocolate, breaking any diet anyone was still managing to keep. If the mounds of food are too much for you, no worries, there are a wide range of activities that winter brings to town. Ice skating, for example, is local, affordable, and provides a fun time for the family. Shopping also seems to top people’s list this time of year as they try to snatch post-holiday sales. If you’re into snow and don’t mind the cold, a quick trip to Julian is a great
idea. Apple cider, pies, hot cocoa, and several comfy family-owned shops are a few of the things you can find in the mountaintop town. If that’s not enough for you, there’s always the slopes atop Big Bear. Snowboarding and skiing can be pricey but easily provide a fantastic family getaway. Whether it’s the food, weather, or winter activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy this time of year.
I Have a Gift for Regifting Rilee Hoch
Art by Rory Schumacher
STAFF WRITER We all know that Christmas is about something way more important than presents. However, the gifts we give and receive during the holiday season do account for a large part of the festivities. Sometimes, the gifts we get for Christmas end up being a bit strange, useless, or just plain weird. I'm talking about those four pairs of socks from your grandma and the shirt your brother bought you that's two sizes too small. What then should you do with these gifts you receive, other than regift them? Here are some basic tips and tricks to help you give away a gift that keeps on giving. 1. Take Your Time First of all, when you're regifting a
present you shouldn't be hasty and simply give it away at the very next opportunity. Instead you should really take your time to think about who you know could use the gift or would find the gift amusing. 2. DIY the Gift Secondly, try DIY-ing the gift: all you need to do is scroll through Pinterest to find inspiration for the perfect DIY. For example, if you get a simple shirt that's just not your style or is too small try tiedyeing it to change it up and give it to a friend that's a smaller size. 3. Stealth is Key One should always avoid regifting a present you receive from your family to a family member; give it to a friend instead. Similarly, if you get a gift from a friend you should regift it to a family member just to be safe.
4. Add Another Gift Next, when regifting a present you should definitely add something else to the gift. For example, a wacky pair of socks can go from a two star present to a five star present with a couple chocolate bars or another item of clothing that matches. 5. Change the Wrapping Last but not least, rewrap the gift in nice paper that is different from the wrapping you received. If you can't wrap gifts well the traditional way, or are simply too lazy to make an attempt, try using colorful tissue paper and a decorative bag. Just remember to have fun with it and appreciate every gift you receive during the holidays. But remember, your favorite gift could have been someone else’s least favorite before a little regifting magic!