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ROCKLINOMICS

In just one night, Rocklin High pumped about $130,025 into the economy. 439 tickets were sold,355 of which were RHS students. 20 were from Sierra College and 13 were from local high schools. $86,450 was spent by girls, and $43,575 was spent by boys.

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We couldn’t do it without help Our thanks

to our amazing teaching staff (for support, understanding and being so darn interesting)

our remarkable support staff (for doing so much for us no one even knows about)

and an open administration

For supporting yearbook 1) record sales!

2) national and state awards 3) 150 students involved 4) we’re already planning 2011 5) and thanks to the most interesting students in the world.

Your story, your yearbook, our pleasure

* visit our web site http://www.rocklin.k12.ca.us/staff/cnichols/yearbook/

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Mental vs. Physical preparation “Last year, Rocklin High Students earned $200,000 worth of scholarships.”

On the up side...

“Things that were considered a necessity are now seen as a luxury, which is not necessarily a bad thing.”

But what about RHS? “While decisions have not been made for sure yet, it is certain that the Math and English departments are going to lose multiple teachers...”

New jobs and new ways to spend summer

“Sleeping half the day and watching TV the remainder is satisfying for awhile, but at some point the words “I’m bored” will inevitably cross our lips”

Senior Ball savings

“Thrift store shopping, tailoring your own clothes, and/or keeping track of your expenses are various ways to get the most bang for your buck.”

Savvy Vacationing

“Over the summer I might be going to LA... if we have enough money to pay for gas.”

Flash Perspective: What are we thinking?

“Mortgaging our future in order to make the present a little less painful can only end in disaster.”

One night, two ways. Senior Davis Spaid-Banks borrowed a tuxedo from a friend, while John Gildea rented a tuxedo from Men’s Warehouse. Banks’ look was essentially cost-free, but Gildea’s cost him $125 plus an additional 20 dollars for a late fee. There are many options in today’s economy; whether you want to save or splurge, you can do it in style.

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Discovering the value of a dollar “This generation of teens are now being forced to open their eyes and embrace this recession as a life lesson.”

Editors’ Element World. Health. Fashion. Everything you need to know NOW.

My Life Sucks

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“Cleaning out my car with my girlfriend lead to her finding my ex’s sweatshirt under her seat... rough.”

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The Flash

“Start researching early.”

GAME PLAN for college: Score a scholarship

The price and value of a college education are appreciating in response to the current recession. While the economy is infringing on education, both academic and athletic scholarships provide relief and opportunity for students to enroll in universities. Each year, approximately one billion dollars worth of scholarships are awarded to 126,000 student-athletes, says the NCAA. According to a survey, 40 percent of Rocklin High athletes want to continue competing in their sport in college. Scholarships, however, are becoming harder to earn since colleges have to reduce the size of their classes and programs.

“Communication, communication, communication with other students involved in the same process. Start researching early”, said Mrs. Carol Stover, whose son, Patrick, earned a baseball scholarship to Santa Clara University and daughter, Katie, earned a swimming scholarship to UCSB last year. Patrick and Katie are both Rocklin alumni of the Class of 2009.

According to fastweb.com, students interested in receiving an athletic scholarship should begin thinking about their collegiate athletic and academic programs in their sophomore year of high school. It is possible, however, for stellar athletes’ talent to be recognized as early as age six.

Student-athletes should collect news articles and videotapes of their athletic performances. At the same time, students should be dedicated to their academics as well. Students should consider which schools offer both their field of study and athletics.

It is also advised that students seeking athletic scholarships earn awards such as Most Valuable and attend sectional and state meets. Student-athletes should team up with their coaches in the recruiting process since their coaches already know their talent, work ethic, and personality.

Other factors to consider in selecting a school include looking at the campus environment, program size, and location.

Last year, Rocklin High students earned $3,940,246 worth of scholarships. Mrs. Cindy Cutts advises students to apply for scholarships because of the broad spectrum of financial aid available to students.

Criteria and eligibility for scholarships aren’t always primarily focused on GPA-there are scholarships out there

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for students who are vegetarians, golf caddies, redheads and twins. It is wise to also apply for local and regional scholarships because small amounts of grants add up.

Students who are well-rounded and participate in activities outside of school that demonstrate leadership have an advantage in applying for scholarships. Community service is also a noteworthy element of a student’s application because it shows efforts to help others.

Similarly, essays should reflect the person the student is rather than just the transcript.

The Class of 2010 has several students that have earned at least a partial scholarship for either athletics or academics.

Seniors Jackson Cummings and Isabel Lopez both are heading to Stanford University. While Cummings has been recruited for football, he also stood out for his scholastic achievement like Isabel Lopez.

Senior Jenna Mersereau has accepted a full-ride scholarship to Fresno State for her academics. Alexis Melnikov will also be attending Fresno State also, under a swimming scholarship. Football player Holden Huff has earned an athletic scholarship to Boise State and wrestler Tommy Williams earned an athletic scholarship to Oregon State.

Title IX in the Educational Amendments of 1972 presented equal opportunities for men and women in the United States. It banned discrimination based on gender in both academics and athletics.

The availabilty of football scholarships is second most popular at 1.4 percent of high school students becoming college players. Female golfers have the greatest chance of earning an athletic scholarship at 1.6 percent. Wrestling ranks as the lowest percent of athletes earning scholarships at 0.3 percent.

While athletic scholarships are at little or no cost for the athlete, the journey to acquiring a scholarship is a costly one. Student-athletes must be incredibly dedicated and committed to their sport if they want national, collegiate, and even professional ranking. For this reason, it is no surprise that student-athletes' schedules revolve around their athletic career.

The hard work, however, pays off. my.hsj.com/ca/rocklin/rhs

Rocklinomics

“I was seriously shocked. It’s the best news I’ve ever had” Jackson Cummings and Holden Huff sign with the colleges of their choice with scholarships and news crew audience in attendance

“I was seriously shocked. It was the best news I've ever heard. It helps out my family so much,” said Melnikov, who sometimes has swim practice early in the morning on a school day.

Other seniors who earned scholarships this year include Cody Kale (basketball-Bakersfield State), and Matt Fielding (baseball-Oregon State), Justin Castro (baseball-UC Irvine). Dan Phipps has recieved offers to join the track team at Long Beach State and Sacrmaneto State.

The class of 2010 will be recognized for their scholarships and awards on Tuesday, June 1 at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium.

By Amanda Calzada

Where can you look? fast-web.com sportsource.com collegesportscholarships.com athleticscholarships.net athleticaid.com zinch.com scholarships.com. studentscholarshipsearch.com

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Design by Katie Dyas and Reporting by Davis Spaid-Banks

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The Flash

“The recession is a great oppurtunity to reconect with real life.”

The Good Things About

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On newspapers and magazines there are stories of the economic downfall plastered on the cover. On the evening news the most breaking stories are the ones involving the fall of the stock markets and businesses. The most popular and sometimes over analyzed topic is the economic downfall.

But, why is it that no one talks about the good things coming out of the recession? If every cloud has a silver lining then we shouldn’t forget to look for the good effects just because it seems we are only surrounded by the bad.

A movie called, “The Joneses,” recently premiered and showed the effects of consumerism and how it has taken over our lives. It was about a family that was hired by an advertising company to go live in an affluent neighborhood. The company would give the family the latest new products and the family would use the products to sell their neighbors the idea of the wealthy lifestyle by flaunting all of their new items. Hence, Keeping Up with The Joneses.

The neighbors would buy new products to try to keep up with The Joneses, however, the people in the neighborhood did not attain happiness, but instead found themselves still unhappy. They realized that material items were just filling a gap that they were missing in their lives.

And this movie plot is not far from actuality. We are living in a material world and have lost human connection that is first nature to us. Maybe this recession will give us a chance to really connect with people in our lives. Because materials are only temporary, but people will always be around.

Even today in Rocklin High, when one looks around they can see the lack of

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connection among the students. Half distracted by their cell phones, students talk with their peers. But, it’s not really talking with, as it is talking at each other. There is hardly a connection.

Another way the recession has affected people for the good is recycling.

As Rocklin High School Students have pointed out, recycling has become a part of their everyday lives. This is not only good for the environment but also helps people who live in places that are impacted by environmental change. Also, recycling doesn’t just benefit the enviroment, people are paid as an incentive to keep everything clean and green.

People are also living with less. Things that are considered a necessity are now seen as a luxury, which is not necessarily a bad thing. People will learn to live within their means instead of borrowing money that they cannot pay back.

This situation is not the first of its kind. If you look back in history to the times of the Great Depression, when the world had the largest deficit man had ever seen, there were still some good things that arose.

The forty hour, five day work week that people today know and accept started during the Great Depression. Before the depression most people worked a six day week, something very few people would be happy to do now. The Depression was also the first time that people began to live within their means.

Although it would be difficult for some to find the good things that come from the recession until it is over, the recession can be seen as a great opportunity to come down to the real world and reconnect with real life.

By Shilpa Amalkanti my.hsj.com/ca/rocklin/rhs

Rocklinomics

“I have a better reason not to take things for granted.”

How students

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Percent of people eat out less because of the recession.

Percent of people are vacationing less

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Percent of students say their college plans have been affected by the economy. w

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Percent of people spend more time with their family

is a must “Recycling now at my house.

I’ve been trying to get my friends to do it too.

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-Kathy Gee

have a better “Ireason not to waste money or take things for granted. ” -Alayjah Brown

of spending “Instead money that I don’t have, I do free stuff with my best friend. ” -Noelle Coffin

A survey of 267 students

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H o w a r e b u d g e t c u t s g o i n g to c h a n g e s c h o o l ?

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he word is spreading, e-mails are going out, we are attending school board meetings. It’s going to be different at Rockiln High next year.

Due to a failing budget, the school district is in the process of deciding what cuts to make for next school year. “80 to 87 percent of the money that a district spends goes to certificated salaries. So when you look to cut, where are you most likely to cut? I’m not saying this way is right or wrong. That’s just the way it is,” said Principal Michael Garrison.

While decisions have not been made for sure yet, it is certain that the Math and English departments are going to lose multiple teachers, as class sizes are being set at a student to teacher ratio of 35 to 1 instead of this year’s ratio of 33 to 1.

Of course, these cuts are affecting the quality of education in our state, district and school. Due to the reduction of teachers, increasing of class sizes, cutting of programs, etc., the district’s budget problems are becoming more and more manifested in students’ opportunities.

In the science department, for example, a new requirement might have to be implemented where a student is limited to one science class, eliminating the option of taking two. In addition, with more students in a class, all students may not receive the help they need.

“It’s going to be tough on some students because with more students I’m going to have to work with groups more and less individually,” said Mr. Bill Kimmel.

“It goes back to our government and their inability to balance a budget and run a state financially effective,” said Mr. Garrison. “The unfortunate part is that they feel it is okay to affect the future leaders of California, which are our students, by making the major cuts that they are making in education.”

The school districts’ budget cuts that are coming in the next few years primarily concern students who are currently in 10th grade or below, as they have more years to experience them.

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“Talk to the legislature. This is criminal what our government has done to the students of California. The sad thing is that [younger students] are not going to have the same experience that [a current senior] got because of the major cuts that schools are having to make right now because they won’t be able to offer the things that they have offered in the past.”

By Karin Oxenham

A s f o r C o l l e g e...

• The average for in-state fees at California’s four-year public colleges this year was $5,996. That’s already up 10.3 percent over the 2008-2009 school year.

• The UC fee increase will raise undergraduate costs to more than $10,300 by the time it takes full effect this fall.

•The CSU system voted to raise fees by more than 16 percent in 2009, bringing undergraduate costs up to about $4,800 per year.

• C a l i f o r n i a ’s r u n n i n g f i s c a l c r i s i s f o r c e d s t a t e lawmakers to plug a $42 billion budget gap in 2009, forcing university officials to raise fees and cut services. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s budget for 2011 would put $305 million back into this year’s higher education budget for each of the major systems, but the state will still face a $20 billion shor tfall without greater cuts, Schwarzenegger told the state Assembly in January.

-http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/04/california.fees/index.html

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Rocklinomics

“Of course, these cuts are affecting the quality of education in out state, district, and school.”

Tell me about

“This economy has really upset me because I can’t go to my dream college because of the prices.”

-Chloe Ghazi

Tuition

“I’m working a lot at John’s Incredible Pizza because I have to save money to pay for my loans for college.”

-Kat Tagorda

“It’s just going to get worse and prices are going to drastically increase each year.”

-Marta Kondzolka

“I’m working at Kids Junction because my parents want me to save money to help pay for my college.”

-Chelsea Rifkin

What 25 RHS seniors will do for college...

12 seniors say they will go to Sierra College due to money 4 seniors say they will be attending a university 6 seniors say they will go to a city college out of Rocklin 3 seniors say they will wait on college May 2010

Designed by Dominique Dates and Karin Oxenham Reported by Krista Ferge

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The Flash

“I thought it would be a good opportunity to meet new people and overall just a great summer job.”

New Upperclassmen are the

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Members of the Class of 2012 find summer jobs

s the sophomore Class of 2012 comes closer to becoming upperclassmen, they face another part of growing up: beginning their search for finding part-time jobs. The affects of the economy will impact yet another class of students at Rocklin High, and having a job will hopefully be a way for the incoming juniors to save up for the costly expenses of their college education.

Most sophomores who have found jobs have had more luck finding work in Roseville, because of the limited new stores and retailers that are hiring in Rocklin.

“I was considering applying to the Roseville Police Department, but decided against it because it was kind of far away and a job at Sports Authority sounded more fun,” said sophomore Joie Camalo. “It’s more what I like to do.”

Camalo decided to apply at Sports Authority instead because it was closer to her house and she ”thought it would give [her] a better idea of what the work force is like.”

She will begin work the first week of summer vacation as a sales clerk.

Lindsay Myers already has a job as a Sunsplash lifeguard. She has attended training for the May 31st opening.

“I thought it would be a good opportunity to meet new people and overall just a great summer job. Saving people is a plus,” said Myers. “I met some cool people at training and I’m looking forward to getting to know them.”

Myers also receives a few perks from the job, like getting herself and her friends in for free. She will be able to have her mom drive her to work until she receives her license in early August.

Janis Chung is choosing between two tutoring jobs.

“It’s too big of a commitment to do both. I am going to choose the one I am more comfortable with,” said Chung.

Chung then explains that she wants a summer job to

earn “some extra money because my brother is going off to college and it might be hard on my family. I want to save up for my college [education], so that I am not limited financially. [Also], I want some experience to build my responsibly and leadership skills.”

Although Alisha McGoldrick does not yet have a job, she has applied for various positions, including Target and CVS. “I want to work at CVS the most because its close and doesn’t seem too strenuous,” said McGoldrick.

McGoldrick is very optimistic about finding a job and is “most looking forward to Out of 234 gaining responsibility” and wants “to be able to earn my own money and to fend for myself”. McGoldrick is also willing to work at the mall.

Fortunately, the new expansions and store openings at the Roseville Galleria will provide several potential job openings for teens 16 years and up. Older stores such as Macy’s, JC Penney, and Sears are also hiring sales associates ages 16 and over.

Whether students 16 years or older already have a job or are still looking, the effects of the economy will continue to impact younger generations of students, and cause more students to consider employment earlier in life.

By Lauren Sotir

71.4% of students have never had a summer job.

29.5% of students are planning on having their first summer job in 2010

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Flowers for all occasions

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Rocklinomics

Rocklin doesn’t have a whole lot to offer in the way of cheap entertainment.

A recession-proof guide to

Summer fun

After the excitement of the first week of school dies down, we revert back to waiting around for the next summer vacation to start. Then, when summertime is finally upon us, what do we do?

Sleeping half the day and watching TV the remainder is satisfying for a while, but at some point the words “I’m bored” will inevitably cross our lips.

Unfortunately, most of us are on limited budgets and Rocklin doesn’t have a whole lot to offer in the way of cheap entertainment.

By Holly Petersen However, there are a few things to keep you busy without breaking the bank.

Bring Back Game Night

Go for a Swim

In the ‘50s and ‘60s, it was the norm to host friends every now and again for a night of bridge or backgammon. According to a Hasbro press release, a 1999 article in Psychology Today asserted that you can learn more about someone by playing a game than from going on 10 dates. So consider reviving the spirit of competitive, non-contact play and host a modern take on Game Night.

Don’t have a pool? Not a problem. The Rocklin High School pool is open for swimmers MondayFriday, 1-4 PM during the summer. It’s around $3, with access to the low dive, a snack bar, first aid, and inner tube rentals. Also, there are plenty of lifeguards to ensure the safety of the swimmers. Invite your friends or family and you are ready for a nice day in the sun, without breaking your budget.

Play Ball

Go on a Bike Ride

You don’t have to be a great baseball player to enjoy wiffle ball. All you need to play this easy and entertaining sport is an empty court or field, a hollow plastic wiffle ball, and a cheap plastic bat. The more people who play, the more fun and entertaining this simple sport can become. Just be careful, it can get pretty competitive.

Gas is expensive, and walking can be dull. The solution? Ride your bike! Besides being a great workout and a cheap way to get from point A to point B, riding your bike is also very eco-friendly.

It’s no secret that cars are a principal cause of dirty air, and a recent study shows correlations between bad air and lung cancer and cardiopulmonary disease.

Learn About Your Town

Make a Scrapbook of Your Summer

A visit to the Rocklin History Museum on Rocklin Road will keep you entertained for free, while learning about your very own community in the process.

The people at the museum are passionate about Rocklin, and love to share their knowledge with you. You can go back in time to relive and explore Rocklin’s history of “Rock, Rails and Ranches” and follow the time line of the small settlement of the 1850’s to the thriving community of today.

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Scrapbooking is a great way to collect and display memories. You don’t have to be an artist, just get the camera out, take a ton of pictures, and collect mementos. Also, there are plenty of online resources that can help you piece together a scrapbook you can keep forever.

Design by Holly Petersen and Lauren Sotir

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CUTTING simple

The Flash

“Saving money is a great skill that everyone should have”

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ways to save

Economic conditions are causing RHS students to reconsider their spending. Living on a budget can lead people to find creative and thrifty ways to save money and cut corners. Thrift store shopping, tailoring your own clothes, and/or keeping track of your expenses are various ways to get the most bang for your buck.

“I think saving money is very important.

It’s essential to learn how to know what you should wait to buy and what you actually need,” says Senior Laura Pickrell, “it’s a great skill that everyone should have.”

Pickrell describes her fashion sense as “eclectic,” and says she shops at thrift stores like Freestyle or Crossroads about once a month. “I love thrift stores, name brand stores in the mall are way too expensive.”

For the past 5 weeks, Laura and her mom have been working on making her own Senior Ball dress, including everything from buying the fabric, thread, and pattern, to sewing it at home. “It’s very difficult,” says Pickrell of the dress-making process, “a lot harder than expected. It also takes up a lot of time.”

While most girls are spending hundreds of dollars on their dresses during formal dance season, Laura says the total cost of her making it on her own will be about $100.

Diving into such a project takes an eye for detail, a lot of creativity, and dedication, especially when the idea “kind of just came up,” and requires so much attention.

Pickrell says she came up with the idea because, “I like fashion design, and I wanted to make something unique.”

With this being the first time taking on such a project, she has planned ahead and has a back up dress in case it doesn’t work out, “but I’m hoping it will,” says an optimistic Laura, “I always mess with my own clothes, so I thought I could make my own dress... I work on it every chance I

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get. Any little bit of progress helps.”

However, her response to a follow up on her dress progress, she says she will more than likely have to “implement my backup plan because it’s not turning out exactly how I want it to.” But also says she does not regret the attempt, it was a good learning experience.

Anya Wong is also making her own Senior Ball dress with her mother’s helping hand. Her inspiration and motivation came from seeing a friends’ handmade dress at Junior Prom. “She looked so pretty so I really my mom to make mine,” says Wong, “I wanted it to be different and not a typical prom dress.”

Anya’s prep for her dress making began in early April.

Her fine tuned skills in professionally making custom costumes has really helped. “It’s kind of easy for her, and I don’t have a backup dress,” says Wong. Her mom got their supplies from a store in Sacramento. Rhinestones, sequins, and the fabric were some items on the shopping list.

Christopher Bala, another RHS senior is saving money by not attending Senior Ball. “I just don’t want to, I have no interest,” says Bala, who is saving at least $150 in tux rental and other expenses by not going.

On the flip side of money saving, Lehan Thompson, a RHS senior, says she spent over $900 on this upcoming Senior Ball altogether. “My dress after alterations was $450, limo was $350 - I only had everyone pay $20 per couple for driver’s tip, pictures are $35, hair and makeup will be $50. The two tickets were $140, shoes $40, boutonniere and corsage $35,” says Thompson.

While some go all out on dresses and other pre-prom preparations, there are plenty of ways to cut corners during formal season, such as buying the least expensive flowers for corsages and boutonnieres, and when it comes to limos, the more the merrier. The more couples there are, the more the rental price for the night is lessened.

Saving cash can be a family event, too. Alyssa Dipippo says she tries to keep the use of energy to a minimum by using heating and air conditioning less.

Daniel Phipps says he and his family usually eat out for special occasions but otherwise eat dinners at home.

Kayla Wheeler says she and her family use money for only the important things and not as much on the other stuff, and Salim Bouzid says he agrees and his family, “only spends on necessities.”

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Rocklinomics

“I wanted it to be different and not a typical prom dress.”

six easy

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Buy generic vs. name brands Stores like Target and Wal Mart have their own brands identical to the name brand cereals and beauty products.

eat in more often than out Going out to dinner for the whole family a few times a week can really start to add up; There are lots of quick and easy homemade recipe books.

“I pack a lunch instead of buy, and hang out in Mr. Nichols room and play games with my friends.” - Trevyn Adams “I bring water from home instead of buying at school and I only buy something if I really need it.” - Katy Mencaccy “Sometimes I buy snack instead of lunch, or I take back a video game to get some money. I don’t have a car, so I don’t waste much gas money. LOL.” Shannon Gregersen “I wait for sales and coupons when I go shopping.” Brittany Odion

brew your coffee at home Going to Starbucks every morning and even twice a day can be a loss of nearly $100, depending on size and kind you get, of course.

avoid atm fees Making cash withdrawals at ATMs in the mall or any other ATM that does not belong to your bank can add on a charge of a few dollars in addition to your withdrawal amount.

Buy used school books Having to buy books each semester for high school and college can reach hundreds of dollars. Preordering used online ahead of time can often save you half of full price. bottle your own water With hot weather here, water is a must, but having a reusable tin water bottle can save the trouble of buying water bottles in bulk, only to throw them away.

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The Flash

“Budgets are tight and vacations are second-hand to more important expenses.”

Want to Get Away?

How the economic troubles change summer plans The economy has taken a great toll on students’ summer plans. Costs are rising and jobs are difficult to find, making it tougher to splurge on expensive vacations.

Budgets are tight and vacations are second-hand to more important expenses such as college funds and paying bills. Family trips are being postponed and road trips with friends are too costly.

Students have to manage their spending to make sure they are not wasting money.

More students are turning to inexpensive alternatives or just staying around Rocklin. Disneyland is becoming even more of a popular destination, as it is practical in this economy, and can take the place of a big vacation.

The increase of flight prices and gas prices are putting major strain on families’ ability to take a vacation. With the rising oil prices, flights are becoming very expensive.

United Airlines states that it costs $173,000 to fuel a plane from Chicago to Hong Kong. This is twice as much as it cost just four years back.

This expense does not even include paying crew members, food, or general care of the aircraft. This causes flight fees to skyrocket, as these expenses must be covered, and the company also needs to profit. Airline companies have also begun charging extra for carry-ons as well as extra baggage. Only five airlines will not. This adds to the overall cost of flying and limits vacations even more. High gas prices also contribute to a family’s inability to take a road trip, as it would be very costly.

“Over the summer I might be going to LA... if we have enough money to pay for gas,” said Eilische BerglundBarrios.

Hotel prices and food costs inhibit lavish trips. Hotels worldwide are increasing their nightly fees. Already expensive vacation hot spots, such as Hawaii are seemingly more expensive than ever as well, due to the poor economy.

According to Money Magazine, the average expense of a family vacation is $1600. This is a huge price to pay in such rough times.

However, some are continuing with their traditional summer plans. They are making the best of the economy, while not letting it heavily affect them. Some find vacations

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are necessary for general well-being and stress relief.

Vacations are important to relieve stress; they don’t have to cost a fortune to be enjoyable.

By Danielle Huddlestun and Elisabeth Hartman

Has the economy affected your vacationing plans?

22% of students

say the economy has affected their vacation plans.

46% say it has not affected their plans.

32% are not sure if it has. *233 students surveyed myhsj.com/ca/rocklin/rhs

Rocklinomics

“You don’t have to go out of the country to have a good vacation.”

This summer, students are: 32%

Traveling out of state Traveling within CA

24%

Traveling out of the country Staying in Rocklin

17% 12% *235 students surveyed

Tips for a Recession-Free Vacation 1. Try a “staycation”

Vacation to places just outside of Rocklin like Sacramento, San Francisco, or Lake Tahoe. These trips can be money-saving alternatives and offer just as much fun.

2. Stay with friends and family

Rather than booking a hotel, stay with friends or family to avoid pricey hotel costs.

3. Plan

Determine costs and expenses before your trip.

This can ensure that you do not over-spend.

4. Travel lightly

Over-sized bags cost extra, so stick to smaller bags or just a carry-on.

5. Go camping

“You don’t have to go out of the country to have a good vacation,” says sophomore Jackson Montera.

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This eliminates the need for flying and hotels. Plus, you would not need to pay for food at restaurants or other tourist activities.

Designed by Danielle Huddlestun, Elisabeth Hartman and Paul Landers Reported by Danielle Huddlestun and Ellisabeth Hartman

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The Flash

Education is by far the best investment we can make for the security of our future

What are we thinking?

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Why our priorities are completely wrong and how we need to change them.

ur government is in turmoil right now as massive budget deficits threaten to break our economy. The easy solution that many of our leaders seem to have latched onto is to make devastating cuts to our educational system. But mortgaging our future in order to make the present a little less painful can only end in disaster.

Throughout modern history, education is the one thing that has always seen significant cuts in times of crisis. And today with the massive cuts to California universities, one has to wonder if the state will remain as competitive as it is today in technological and scientific industries.

Education is by far the best investment we can make for the security of our future and yet we do not flinch when massive cuts are made.

There are hundreds of other programs and systems and agencies that could take a hit without having such extreme detrimental effects on the general populace, and yet they are left intact.

For instance, America spends a fortune on its prisons and everything that fuels them, most notably the drug war. We pump resources into a system that clothes, shelters, feeds, and supervises thousands upon thousands of criminals. Many of the people in these prisons do deserve to be there, but there are plenty of people there, especially here in California where our prison system is especially bloated, that have no place in a cell. Individuals with minor marijuana charges end up taking a spot in a prison and costing us a fortune. We need to rethink our priorities and figure out what will really be beneficial to the nation in the long run.

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Another major problem is that our leaders are paid an obscene amount of money to argue over trivialities while they give huge sums of money to undeserving corporate executives.

A recent trend has developed where the citizenry of the United States of America is no longer the priority of Congress. Our government exists to serve us and that is exactly what we need to force it to do.

Starting in early March there have been several protests designed to call attention to the cuts within California.

Students and staff associated with various universities have complained about the extreme tuition increases and how they force students to either drop out of school or take on unmanageable debts.

More often than not the first things to go are theater or music programs since they are usually seen as the least valuable tools for young minds. However the repercussions of eliminating such programs are apparently lost on our leaders.

Activities like theater and music foster creativity within young minds that will serve both them and the entire nation throughout history. They are allowed to explore themselves and their world within these classes. As these children grow up, that creativity will allow them to think in new and interesting ways. They will be able to develop ideas that have never been thought of, enriching all of our lives in the process. So in the long run, we all benefit from having a well rounded education that does not systematically favor the lockstep thought processes of mathematics and science (which at times can be valuable, but not always) over the creative thought processes

favored by VAPA programs.

So in the end the habit of cutting education budgets during times of crisis results in a double-whammy.

Students and teachers are forces to work with fewer resources and less time which obviously hurts the educational system as a whole. But then add on to that the fact that VAPA programs inevitably face worse cuts than core classes and you end up with a generation of students who never had the opportunity to take part in programs that allowed them to be themselves and to explore their own creativity.

The point is that we need to reprioritize. An educated populace is the most valuable resource that a nation could ever hope to have, and yet that education is being sacrificed during this recession. Our nation suffers because of the loss of talent caused by such cuts. There are so many other things that could take a hit that would not jeopardize the future of our entire nation, and yet our leaders refuse to even consider these options because education has become an easy and acceptable target.

By Justin Brooks

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Rocklinomics

What is going to cost, and who is going to pay for it?

What are you talking about?

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How the economy is in the toilet, along with our brains

’ve made all the necessary preparations for the coming fallout. My storm shelter is stocked with encyclopedias, energy drinks, Rubik’s Cubes, and a hoard of Russian, Arabic, and Chinese literature (to bone up on my language skills and whatnot). I figure while everyone’s brains--which apparently are wired to self-destruct when driving over bumpy economic roads --turn to putty, I’ll go about some intense academia so that I may ascend to the position of the smartest person in the world with some credibility. Then again with my luck, people will pull their heads out of the ground and strip me of my title before cheeks meet throne. Drats.

It might seem counterproductive to go about pointing out economic fallacies, since other people’s stupidity is my key to power, but I’m smart enough to know the GodI-Don’t-Believe-In has it in for me and will make sure I’m stripped of my title just as my joy reaches its pinnacle.

Therefore, I have decided to go the philanthropic route. With intelligence at an all-time high due to skyrocketing levels of head banging against walls and alcohol consumption, brain cells are dropping by the thousands. With the new lack of cognitive ability, we’re even more hindered in our struggle to straighten up and fly high. It doesn’t help that there is now an abundance of economic fallacies floating around, feeding the poor and the desperate. Never fear, for I am here to point out three fallacies that once debunked will allow us to move on to more productive means of fixing the world--like putting me in charge.

Recently people have been thumping on saving industries “at all costs.” Politicians scuttle about, squeaking out the idea that more production is the essence to recovering and bettering the economy: we must produce more so we can consume more because there is more to be consumed. Many a good economist just winced. One should not confuse ends with means.

Production’s importance is derived because from consumptions even greater importance. When an industry is subsidized, too often it’s to shield it from the market’s verdict. Yet, why do we want to produce more of something that we don’t want to begin with?

Consumption is the cause, production is the effect, not vice versa.

Not to pander for future support from immigrants,

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with Mexicans in particular (because let’s cut the politics, those are the only immigrants d u m d u m s complain about), but I do hope that in my campaign for nicest-prettiestphilanthropice c o n o m i c heroine that it’ll be remembered that I said this: immigration does not cause unemployment. Since when is it possible to steal a job that wasn’t wanted in the first place? It’s like stealing a couch that was sitting on the street for trash pickup.

For one thing if there is a job opening, aren’t people are encouraged to take it? Otherwise we’d just be left with a bunch of unemployed nincompoops. If you allow someone else to work one job, you’re free to pursue another. When an industry is humming along with its supply meeting its demand, others are able to spring up and grow, creating progress. You’re lucky that the strawberries are already being picked, giving you the opportunity to find a job in another market that came about as a result from people not having to be out in the field--and all without the fear of losing out on strawberries.

This whole philanthropist thing is exhausting. Maybe I’d be better off striving for title of Almighty Wise One. Rather than actually doing or saying much, I can just walk out with some epic line that, as it’s mulled over by the person, will explode with information long after I’m off doing something more self-indulging. I’m going to apply this strategy to today’s ultimate fallacy, spawned from some pore of the economic devil and let loose to ravage our minds: The Free Lunch. A single question is fundamental to economics, a gift-wrapped seed of truth that captures it all: What is going to cost, and who is going to pay for it?

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The Flash

“To save money, I always carry around a stack of coupons in my wallet.” - Mallory Teresa

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Recession gives teens opportunity to learn how to budget The ability to manage your money is not a born talent.

It’s a mind set that requires self-discipline and an understanding of the difference between “able to afford” and “can’t afford.” High school is the perfect time to test these skills before reaching the oh-so-scary future of maturity and responsibility. Unfortunately, for some people this point is never successfully reached, resulting in a lifetime of stressing about debts. So let’s take this recession as a way to develop a new understanding of the value of money. This generation of teens, once carefree about how they spent their money, are now being forced to open their eyes and embrace this recession as a life lesson. By Alie Onea & Natalie Pinna

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IPhone: Keep in mind

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that phones are meant for communication, so avoid splurging on phones with unnecessary features or end up paying for over-rated apps.

For those who insist on paying someone else to cut their hair, go to Great Clips or Super Cuts for an affordable ‘do.

Latte: When it

comes to your morning caffeine fix, stay away from pricey coffee chains that will eventually burn a hole in your wallet.

Brand Name Clothes: Leave

the designer clothes to celebrities. For teens on a budget, stores like Forever 21 and Target offer cute and trendy styles for less.

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Thermos: Ditch

prices are going up, so if your destination is too far to walk or ride a bike, try carpooling with friends and splitting the cost of gas.

Fake n’ Bake: Over

time, weekly visits to the tanning salon can become costly, so avoid spray tans and tanning beds at all costs.

Phone Habits:

you’re due for a trim, resist heading for the salon and pick up a pair of shears instead.

Besides, you know you’ll end up with a unique look.

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the extra calories and the ridiculous price-tag of a Starbucks drink and opt to bring a thermos of homebrewed coffee to school each morning instead.

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Texting has quickly become the most popular form of communication among teens, but try shrinking your phone bill by actually calling your friends for a change.

Natural Tan:

Unless you’re into that fresh-off-thetanning-bed shade of bright orange, stick to natural rays to get bronzed. But remember to wear sunscreen!

Walking Shoes: When you’re not rushing to get somewhere, try walking instead of driving. It’s good for your health, the environment, and your wallet.

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Rocklinomics

“I dont bother with designer brands because I can get the same cute clothes from Target - Shana Grizoffi

It’s the moment of truth. Take this quiz and see how you rank on the How many times a week do you eat out?

(A) Hardly ever

(B) 1-2

(C) 3 or more

Do you have a job?

(A) Yes, 4 or more days a week

(B) Yes, 1-3 days a week

(C) No What kind of spender are you?

(A) budget spender

(B) cycle spender

(C) mood-spender Who pays your credit bills?

(A) You don’t have a credit card.

(B) You do.

(C) The rents, of course.

You have a long night of studying ahead of you. You boost on

(A) Coffee or tea made yourself.

(B) Treat yourself to Starbucks

(C) Small? Venti it!

SPENDER’S SCALE.

It’s finally payday. Your paycheck is

(A) stashed in your saving’s account.

(B) half saved, half spent.

(C) spent already.

The rents are feeling generous and hand you a $20 bill. You spend it

(A) in a few days.

(B) after one day.

(C) right away.

Your friends call you up for a spur-ofthe-moment hang-out. They want to go somewhere fun, but you don’t have any money. You

(A) pass. There will be plenty of other opportunities to hang with your friends.

(B) Ask the rents for a loan.

(C) Charge it. No big deal, pay later.

After making a big purchase, you feel

(A) Accomplished for saving up to it.

(B) Guilty for spending money like that.

(C) Hesitant. Why did you buy this again?

SPENDER’S SCALE: If you answered

Mostly A’s: You are an Economic Expert! You have an excellent understanding about the value of money and the current state of the economy. Keep it up and maybe help out your friends who answered mostly C’s...

Mostly B’s: You are on your way to becoming an Economic Expert. Use the advice given on the previous page to make sure you don’t fall into the hands of over-spending.

Mostly C’s: Oh no. You are a Recession Wreck. That means it’s time to reevaluate how you spend your money before you end up broke.

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Due to the economic recession, society has found a new obsession with the economy. Although we still are a part of a materialistic generation, life has acquired a new price tag. With unusually high levels of unemployment nation wide, even the smallest of financial decisions, like your daily Starbucks, holds a greater opportunity cost than before. With less money in the bank, every penny counts.

The economy will heal again, and although there may be scars remaining from these troubles, ultimately our financial decisions will be forgiven. In times such as these, people often forget to consider the lasting costs of their habits. Once you damage your health, working backwards towards restoring yourself to prime condition becomes a lot more difficult.

A Norwegian study of 5,000 people over the course of 20 years found that by neglecting four simple health guidelines, people had reduced their life expectancy. Four bad habits could cost you 12 years of your life.

Here is what not to do…

1.Smoking.

2.Eating less than three servings of fruits and

veggies daily.

3.Exercising less than two hours per week.

4.And drinking 5-7 ounces of alcohol per

week.

Reading those tips shouldn’t catch you off guard... pretty basic things we’re talking about here; however, twelve years of your life is a pretty big price to pay for things so simple.

If those little things have such a great price tag, imagine how many of the other bad habits our generation has developed could end in disaster. We could be looking at a less-than-ideal life ahead of us from staring at a computer screen for hours on end due to facebook addiction, to permanent damage from non-stop texting.

Your money and even your life is temporary, it’s all about how you use it.

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flash college

We have made it. We have spent more than a year stressing about where we want to go to school, where we are able to go to school, and how to pay for it. Although we are still figuring all of the details out, it feels so good to finally have the big decisions made. But it is still important to follow through with the last minute particulars.

College Pointers: 1. Check your school’s website for a checklist of to

do’s this summer, and into the beginning of the school year.

This can include sign up’s for classes, student ID cards, and orientation.

2. Go to orientation!

Orientation will be a great way to meet the rest of your class, and start off your new life the right way. Don’t be afraid to try new things (within reason), but make sure to be yourself too. Don’t leave your old self in Rocklin.

3. Don’t be afraid to sign up for what you are interested,

but do be careful not to sign up for too many activities. It will be hard enough to adjust to life on your own without having countless responsibilities right off the bat. Some schools also have mandatory courses to take either at orientation or online, such as alcohol education. Even though this may seem like a drag now, at least we won’t have AP homework or summer reading!

4. Plus, make sure to follow up with scholarships. Many

will revoke the money if the recipient of their scholarship does not fill out the necessary forms, inform them of changes in information, or send thank-you notes. Thank you notes are an important way to let the scholarship committees know what a huge effect their support has made on your educational opportunities.

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Most of all enjoy your last summer that is, for the most part, free of the demands of the “real world.” Savor the lazy mornings and late nights, the senior trips, and yes, even checking the items of our college to-do lists.

We all need the next few months to recuperate from the past four years, and to gear up for the rest of our lives.

Congratulations seniors of 2010, and good luck in your freshman year in the class of 2014.

By Shannon Stowers, Co-Editor-In-Chief

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As summer approaches, we find almost infinite time to relax outside and hang with friends and family. Of course with summer comes a new eating schedule, and going out to eat with friends every day can get expensive. Opting for this chilly drinks and inexpensive,refreshing meals can make for a much better summer, and leave more money for other summer excursions. Enjoy!

Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins Ingredients:

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 ounces (about 1 cup) sour cream 1/4 cup milk 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 half-pints fresh blueberries, picked through for stems

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place 16 paper liners in muffin pans.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the eggs 1 at a time, then add the vanilla, sour cream, and milk. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low speed add the flour mixture to the batter and beat until just mixed. Fold in the blueberries with a spatula and be sure the batter is completely mixed.

Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin pans, filling each cup just over the top, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the muffins are lightly browned on top and a cake tester comes out clean.

Strawberry Shortcake Ingredients: Cake:

1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg, beaten

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1/2 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Strawberries and Cream: 2 pints strawberries 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:

For the cake: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch round cake pan, line it with parchment paper, butter the paper, and dust the pan lightly with flour.

Whisk the flour with the granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Lightly whisk in the butter, egg, milk, and vanilla, just until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then turn it out of the pan, flip upright, and cool completely on the rack.

For the strawberries and cream: Set aside 1 pint of the best-looking whole berries for topping the cake. Hull and thinly slice the rest of the berries and toss with the granulated sugar. Set aside. Whip the cream with the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla to soft peaks. Refrigerate until ready to use.

To assemble the cake: Cut the cake in half horizontally with a serrated knife. Place the bottom layer cut side up on a cake stand or serving plate. Drizzle the juices from the sliced berries over the cut sides of both halves. Fold a couple tablespoons of the whipped cream into the sliced berries and spread over the bottom layer. Top with the other piece of cake, cut side down. Spread the remaining whipped cream on the top of the cake and top the cake with the whole berries.

Berry Banana Smoothie Ingredients:

2 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries 2 bananas, chopped 2 cups frozen vanilla yogurt 1 cup milk 1/2 cup ice 3 teaspoons freshly chopped mint leaves Honey, optional

Directions:

Combine all the ingredients, except the honey, in a blender and blend until smooth. Honey maybe added, if you like it sweeter. Serve immediately in chilled glasses.

All recipes compliments of the Food Network

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Every economic move that America makes is successively mirrored throughout the world—rarely does our financial state not have a reflection in the countries that we trade with. Countries as far away as Ecuador and Zimbabwe use United States dollars as their main form of currency; with such a tangible tie to our economy it is hard to escape the influence that we hold. As the banks failed in America, global confidence fell—financial unrest now plagues every country in the world. In Greece, this instability on top of an incident in which the police shot a 15-year-old boy in central Athens instigated the worst riots Greece had seen since the restoration of democracy in 1974.

The brick wall that the entire world is facing at the moment is uncertainty. Many countries still refuse to accept the inevitable crisis that they have found themselves in, and others refuse to look to America or other first-world countries for guidance on principle.

Financial crises are always solvable, and the best economists in the world are constantly at work trying to figure out how to reverse the damage so far—but the true problem lies within the hearts of the disunified and disjointed people of the world. Due to clashes of origin and a harsh refusal to follow in the footsteps of other countries out of a fear of appearing subservient, the people on earth are suffering. Until the world can truly come together and act fluidly, one country shaping their actions to fit another’s, we will remain in this Great Recession. In the age of the internet, we are all connected. There is no use in pretending that we can exist as an isolated mass, separated from the rest of the world—healing our own economy won’t necessarily fix the economies that we now depend on as much as they depend on us.

Sometimes we can be blinded to the elemental truth of this recession: it is entirely caused by the opinions that we hold and the actions we take. People around the world wage costly wars of ephemeral fear and allow themselves to stereotype and mock other cultures. Living as we do, this crisis was inevitable. The sooner that we collectively realize it, the sooner we can put order back into our lives.

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vacations, new cars, and eating out, but who is to say that fashion must be cut from our lives?

Clothing is a necessity, and if you shop smart you can look great without breaking the bank. Now, more than ever, stores are keeping up on the fashion and trends but also keeping their prices down.

The new additions to our Galleria provide this for us with Forever 21 and H&M. These stores offer trendy and fashionable clothing at extremely low prices for men and women’s clothing, accessories, handbags, sunglasses, and even shoes. Sale sections are no longer home to the reject clothing that no one in their right mind would ever wear; especially at the beginning of this summer shopping season, stores mark many great clothing items down simply to make room for the new things coming in.

Can’t find what you’re looking for there? You can find great things online and there are tons of free shipping and discount codes available that you can access with a simple search on Google. So, with a little extra effort, you can find the fashion you want, for the prices you can afford.

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Summer is almost here, and what better way to spend it than going to the concert of your favorite musician? Whether you’re enjoying the great acoustics and atmosphere at Sleep Train Amphitheatre in Wheatland, or the center stage of Arco Arena in Sacramento, you have a myriad of entertainment options for summer 2010.

Rihanna: Last Girl on Earth Tour, with special guest Ke$ha. Arco Arena, July 9. Rihanna has been on fire this past year, proving that no man, or scandal, will hold her down. With hits like Rude Boy and Russian Roulette, Rihanna’s concert will be a hit for those who love R&B. Plus, with Ke$ha as a special guest, who knows what shenanigans will ensue.

American Idol Tour. Arco Arena, August 18. Whether or not you admit to watching American Idol, the concert will be sure to entertain. The concert will show off the latest discoveries of the famed show, featuring the top twelve amazing new voices. In my opinion, the highlight will be the voices of Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze, and Michael Lynche; plus the face of Tim Urban.

John Mayer. Sleep Train, August 21. John Mayer’s voice and unbelievable guitar playing will immediately turn you into his number one fan. This concert could very well make your summer with hits such as Heartbreak Warfare and Who Says, as well as incredible covers and guitar solos. If We are all aware that the economy is in crisis and affects you are a fan, get ready to hear one of the few artists who all our lives. The monetary stresses have caused the trend actually sounds better live than recorded. of cutting out the ‘unnecessary’ expenses, including

By Shanon Stowers, Co-Editor-in-Chief

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My Life Sucks “This morning I woke up with a random cat sleeping on my bed, later on I realized it was my friends cat that walked over to my house and came inside.”

“Cleaning out my car with my girlfriend led to her finding my ex’s sweatshirt under her seat... rough.”

“After my first class I went to the tables and sat down, I finally realized that there was no break because it was a mini day. I have never ran so fast.”

“I was hanging out with the guy I used to like, when he gets a phone call. He puts a hand up, signaling me to hold on, says ‘Hello? Okay. Okay.

Thanks.’ He then turns to me and says, ‘My crops are ready on Farmville.

I’ve gotta go.’”

“Today when I was going to class I realized I brought the wrong binder, I went back to my car to get my other binder then I went to class I realized I still had the wrong binder.”

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Dance Team, ASB, Key Club, CSF, Amnesty International “The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something; the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough.”

Jeffrey Pak

Tennis, CSF, Math League, French Club, Earth Club, Science Olympiad “Strive to be better.”

Jackie Summers

ASB, Theatre, LINK, Thundercat Drama Camp Counselor, Thunder Galleria “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”

Eli Byron

Water Polo, Swim, LINK “Be who you truly want to be and don’t let others have negative influences on your life.”

Becca Bills

Golf, Swim, Vice President Chamber Choir, ASB, One “Live. Laugh. Love.”

Derek Song

ASB, Multicultural Club, CSF, Interact Club, Thunder Galleria, Key Club “Life is either a great adventure or nothing.”

Emily Mufich

ASB, CSF, NHS, Theatre, LINK, Thunder Mentor, Mash Tutor “If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for nothing.”

Garrett Mitchell

CSF, French Club, History Club, Dance Choreographer, Track “Today is a gift.”

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