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Do you believe?

What do you believe in? With the political season almost in full swing you can be sure that the candidates lobbying for votes will be letting there opinions be known. Whether you believe in these people’s ideas or not, they are still people who have chosen to voice their opinion in hopes of making a difference.

Most people realize how important it is to take a stand and tell people what they believe in. However when you are in high school it might be a little harder to figure it out.

Outside of our world of grades, sports, and Homecoming it can be difficult to find a way to stand up for and contribute to a cause you feel strongly about.

That doesn’t mean that they aren’t important or worth taking time to stand up for. Contributing can be as simple as writing an article, starting a club, or just talking to your friends about what you feel strongly about.

Some RHS students have even been contributing to a cause they believe in more proactive ways like participating in Relay for Life to find a cure for cancer, volunteering at the SPCA to help homeless animals who have been abused, or protesting a school rule they feel is unfair and insensitive.

Almost every issue could use a little more help and every opinion you have could make difference in making that issue more well known and closer to being solved.

Regardless of what you believe in, contributing to a cause is important because it shows what you are passionate about. It also gives you the opportunity to be a part of something that can help other people and change lives.

So, what is important enough for you to take a stand, what do you believe in?

By Shilpa Amalkanti, Administrative Editor

October, 2010

October Contents

4: 7: 8: 10: 12: 14: 17: 18: 21:

True Love

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Editor’s Element Do you believe in the power of words? Is integrity lost in today’s world?

“Many people dream of having a story-book ending; of finding true love and of living happily ever after. ”

Harry Potter vs Twilight

“But is Twilight the new Harry Potter? ”

A Battle with Censorship

“Recently, a trend of wearing the breast cancer support bracelets that have, “I Love Boobies,” on them, has become increasingly popular. ”

Addicted to Technology

“Technology has increased since the 1990s and not only have grown-ups been effected by it, but children have been growing addicted to it. ”

Generation Y

“We’re the creators of the future; a bunch of snobby whiners, who like life fast and easy. Or at least that’s the typical stereotype...”

The End of The World?

“If nothing else, December 21, 2012 will be a date we won’t forget. ”

If you really knew me...

“Have you ever wondered what high school would be like without the cliques, the drama, the rumors, the put-downs... ”

Deadly Dieting

“A diet is a seed. With the correct care and nurture this seed may grow into a beautiful flower..”

Post Secret

“I have a crush on my piano taecher.”

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TRUE LOVE

Happily ever after D o yo u b e l i eve t h a t t r u e l o ve ex i s t s ?

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eople dream of having a story-book ending; of finding true love and living happily ever after. Every fairy tale describes this perfect life that always consists of finding that special someone. But does this mean love is the key to having a happily ever after?

Whenever we think of leading a happy life, our minds automatically shoot to love and finding our perfect match. But maybe happily ever after is meant only for the fairy tales.

Thoughts of white horses, knights in shining armor, and beautiful princesses describe the love found in fantasies.

Within each whimsical story, every prince and princess have some sort of conflict which they eventually overcome, and the magical tale comes to an end with the couple riding off happily into the sunset. Obviously, there are no fairy godmothers, evil witches, or seven dwarfs to help us find love in reality.

So what does it take to find love in the real world? The odds aren’t exactly with us since we live in a time where there is a fifty percent divorce rate. That means half of all marriages are not working out for one reason or another.

Maybe, we have lost hold of what it means to be romantic. Let’s face it: chivalry is dead. “Courting” would be considered cheesy and tacky in our era. Nowadays, some people even resort to dating sites to help them find their “perfect match”.

Movies, television, songs, and fairy tales all give us an idea of true love as this perfect thing that anyone can find if they look hard enough.

Maybe it’s true, but media can still gives us a false hope due to that fact that everything is exaggerated and seems more perfect than possible. For instance, some shows or movies talk of finding your “soul mate”. Can it be possible that some people are destined to be with one another or are there just certain types of people that we get

along with better?

The mysterious idea of love at first sight is also another idea displayed in movies. There is some doubt on whether you can fall in love with someone within a matter of seconds of knowing them.

Some may say that it is just “lust,” rather than love, at first sight. Still, stories of these things happening aren’t very common in actuality.

Contributing to the belief that love can be found by all is that some say it’s possible to “learn” to love one another. This can be shown through arranged marriages.

Since the couples are not allowed to choose their partners, the couple has to learn to cope with who they are matched with. Instead of focusing on finding love before marrying, they just find it afterwards. If this is possible, then anyone can learn to be in love. The divorce rate of arranged marriages versus love marriages is lower but this could be, in some cases, because the couples of an arranged marriage do not have the option of divorce and are forced to make it Photo credit Kacy Wilson work out.

Is it possible to find true love in high school, if at all? It may sound ridiculous hearing two 16 year-olds say that they love each other, but many think that it is perfectly plausible. Back in the day, it was not uncommon for girls to get married and start bearing children at the early age of 12. So, it really is not that strange for people to be in love in high school.

On the other hand, according to a survey taken by Harris Interactive online, only fourteen percent of marriages are a result of a high-school relationship. Quixotic teenagers can go through multiple relationships within their high school careers. This can be a good thing, though, to help the teen get relationship experience and to know what they are looking for in a future partner.

True love is something all humans search for, but, unfortunately, not all find it. I guess it all depends on finding that special person and achieving the perfect story-book ending.

By Elisabeth Hartman, Co-Web Editor

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“Maybe happily ever after is only for the fairy tales”

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What do you believe ABOUT LOVE “[True love] doesn’t even exist in high school because we aren’t mature enough to fully understand what love is.” -Kaylee Takigawa, 11

“True love is about as likely as getting hit by an asteroid after winning the lottery, except you don’t die and you don’t win a million dollars” - Michael Casebolt, 11

“True love isn’t about the quintessential Hollywood romance, or the happily ever after, but the idea that the rest of your life, that special someone will open a pack of Pop tarts, examine the two snacks, and give you the one with more icing just to see you smile.” -Brenna O’Neill, 12

“There is one place to touch a girl that will drive her crazy- her heart.

That’s what true love does.” -Tony Ortega, 12

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Our magical worlds

Twilight

The Vampire Diaries, True Blood and The Gates are only a few of the television programs that wanted part of the vampire craze

Q&A with Twilight fan Nick Dahla

Q: When and why did you first get interested in Twilight?

A: I first got interested in Twilight when people were really getting into it when the movies came out. When people started reading the books, my family got like three or four of the books, so I felt like I should start kind of being getting into that.

Q: Are you excited for the new Twilight?

A: Yes, I am. I am thinking about going to the premiere. Maybe getting some people together and dressing up. I’m going to dress as a werewolf . I am going to go shirtless. I want to dress up as Jacob because I have the abs to rock that.

Q: Are you team Edward or team Jacob?

A: I am team Bella. I’m in the middle. More pro-choice. So she gets to pick.

Q: Why Do You Believe You Are the Ultimate Twilight Fan? A: I believe I am the ultimate twilight fan because I guess I can kind of go both ways on that. I can be a vampire and the next day I can be a werewolf. I guess I can kind of bat both sides on that.

Q: Have you done anything crazy to support Twilight?

A: Nothing super crazy, no. I mean, I’ve read the books and I’ve seen a couple of the movies, but nothing crazy.

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eam Edward or Team Jacob? That seems to be the worldwide question. The Twilight Saga has become such a worldwide phenomenon!

It has girls picking sides, putting up life-size posters in their room and eating off paper plates with the characters faces on them.

The Twilight Saga movies, Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse brought in a worldwide gross of $1,786,886,827 in movie sales. Just think of how much more it is adding the posters, the cutouts, the clothing, the jewelry, the make-up and so much more that is Twilight related.

The Vampire phenomenon is spreading in means of other media as well. The Vampire Diaries, True Blood, and The Gates are only a few of the television programs that wanted part of the vampire craze.

But what makes Twilight so much better than Harry Potter?

The love interests, the action, the ongoing emotion between characters are few of the differences that have audiences captivated all over the world.

The new Twilight Saga is coming out on November 18th 2011. Twilight has become super popular, but we can’t forget the original Fantasy Phenomenon, Harry Potter!

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“I’ve read all 7 Harry Potter books like 30 times!”

Harry Potter R

emember when Harry Potter was the only thing people talked about? Dressing up like wizards, making up spells, and wishing we had a scar just like Harry’s on our foreheads.

Harry Potter has been captivating audiences all over the world with their witty story line and intriguing characters. A total of around five billion dollars has been brought in with all six of its hits.

However, now an era is coming to an end with the arrival of the seventh movie, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” part one coming out on November 19, 2010. Part two of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” comes out July 15th, 2011.

With the close of one door another is given the opportunity to open. The Twilight series have made their way into millions of girls hearts all over the world. But is Twilight the new Harry Potter?

By Franchesca Awwad, Staff Writer

SURVEY

RHS students prefer...

45.7% Harry Potter

26.1% Twilight 28.2% Neither

Homecoming gets magic treatment, final move out next

Q&A with Harry Potter fan,Devin Moss Q: When and Why did you first get interested in Harry Potter?

A: My parents made me read it in first grade so that’s when I got interested .

Q: Did you like it after you read it?

A: Yeah I thought it was pretty cool. Because you know I was young and liked witches and wizards.... And all that.

Q: Are you excited for the new Harry Potter movie ?

A: Yeah I’m pretty excited but I’m kind of mad that they split in into two parts.

Q: Why do you believe you are the ultimate Harry Potter fan?

A: Because I know almost every spell in the book.

Q: Did you read all of the Harry Potter books?

A: Yeah I’ve read all seven like thirty times!

Q: What is the craziest thing you have done to support Harry Potter? Have you dressed up?

A: I never dressed up...I just talk a lot of crap about Twilight.

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hy a Harry Potter Homecoming? ASB always comes up with the Homecoming theme on their ASB retreat every year. There was a lot of thought put into choosing the theme for Homecoming. Its not easy, they have to make sure that each class can have their own individual theme, a float to go along with that, and of course their class colors. The Harry Potter theme also entails a Quidditch game and Hogwarts day during spirit week.

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In Censorship We Trust Opinion

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ecently, a trend of wearing the breast cancer support bracelets that say, “I Love Boobies,” has become increasingly popular with teens. However, in an act of censorship, a school-wide ban has been put on wearing these bracelets at school. Many students find this as a violation to their first amendment rights, saying that it’s freedom of speech and they have the right to express themselves how they please. There have been cases taken up to the Supreme Court about student expression like this one, including the Tinker, Bethel and Morse cases (see sidebar).

Students are given a student handbook that includes all school rules and policies. No where in the dress code policy does it say that these bracelets are against the school’s dress code, and they do not violate any other part of school rules or policy (see sidebar regarding protected speech).

The event that led to all the fuss was sophomore Hunter Cooper’s refusal to give up his bracelet to the school staff which led to his suspension. This made local news and he was also the cover story on the Sacramento Bee. He argued to defend his rights and said he was supporting his grandmother who had died from breast cancer. This has lead to increasingly tense relations between the school staff and its students.

However, the school also has rights under the First Amendment. There are five sub-articles to the freedom of speech. It states that free speech can be restricted if fighting words are used, what is said

is vulgar or obscene, presents imminent lawless action, is libelous or slanderous, or if something is said in a certain place, time, or manner.

However, this does not mean that the school has the right to take them away considering that, if anything, this is the only way their decision could be defended and that’s not even a sure fire way to argue their view. Also, while they may have temporary guardianship over students, it is arguable whether or not the school had the right to restrict the students’ freedom of speech rights anyway.

Students feel that this was very wrong of the school to put a ban on these bracelets because the school really has no basis on the ban on the bracelets other than it may offend people. That is not a valid reason considering there are many other things the school allows that people may find offensive. If the school had a more arguable reason, or had they tried to make a compromise with the student body, this wouldn’t have been such an issue with the students..

However, over the past weeks, there have been fewer people wearing the bracelets and less argument with the school administrators about them. As the issue has died down, students really don’t think that it’s a big deal that the school has put a ban on them, and those who really care still wear their bracelets outside of school. All in all, it is hard to decide whether or not the students have the right to wear them at school and also whether or not the school had a right to censor and ban the bracelets in the first place.

By Anthony Roberts, Staff Writer

Court Cases for Student Expression:

C.) Bethel School District v. Fraser (1986) The Bethel v. Fraser case was a decision involving the use of free speech in public school’s. In a school rally Matthew Fraser made a speech in which he spoke no obscenities, but he used sexual language. He was punished by school administration so he took the case all the way to the Supreme Court. They ruled in favor of the school district, limiting the amount of free speech and expression students have from the previous precedent, Tinker v. Des Moines.

A.) Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District (1969) The Tinker v. Des Moines case began when students at a school in Des Moines, Iowa wore black armbands to voice their position against the Vietnam War. The case made it all the way to the Supreme Court where they decided that it was legal for the students to wear them as “Student expression,” as long as they did not disrupt the school’s everyday “flow.” This case set precedence for student expression cases for years to come.

B.) Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988) Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier was case that made it to the Supreme Court that decided that school student newspapers, not established as student forums are less protected than those that are.

This ruling does not apply under California’s education code, where students have freedom of expression except when it is obscene, libelous or slanderous, or substantially disruptive or incites unlawful acts.

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D.) Morse v. Frederick (2007) In 2002, 18 year-old high school student, Joseph Frederick, was suspended by his principal, Deborah Morse, for holding up a sign at school event saying, “BONG HITS 4 JESUS.” Frederick sued over the suspension and the case went all the way to the Supreme Court where they ruled in favor of Morse stating that the First Amendment doesn’t prevent educators suppressing student speech about illegal drug use at a school-supervised event.

By Devin Moss, Staff Writer

October, 2010

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Cooper Thinks Independently

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repared with good intentions and genuine support, Hunter Cooper walks into school on a Friday morning, equipped with a black and white “I boobies” bracelet.

Although rumors of punishment swept through Rocklin High, he kept his support and opinion on the bracelet strong. While Hunter was only wearing it to support his deceased grandmother, he was seen wearing it during seventh period around two, administration called him out of class and took action.

Cooper believes that the new rule established concerning the bracelets is ridiculous and pointless, claiming that, “It was totally unfair that they tried to take it, because it’s just a bracelet that I was only wearing to raise awareness.”

Cooper received on campus suspension and Saturday school. The school made the effort to take his bracelet but he refused to give it up voluntarily. In the end, that was the discipline issue.

But Cooper wouldn’t give up without a fight. He and his parents argued with the school trying to at the least to decrease his punishment. While there was a public announcement warning the students about the bracelets, Hunter couldn’t recede the OCS. But he managed to get out of Saturday school.

He is now considering independent study.

“The rule is not about breast cancer,” claimed Mr. Mark Douglas.

The school censors the bracelets, because “It (the bracelet) is objectifying women, and isn’t about supporting breast cancer” But are they taking them away because it’s a distraction? “No… it isn’t so much a distraction as it is a problem with the phrase.” Is it a

distraction? “No.” Is the phrase inappropriate? “Yes.” Either way, Rocklin’s actions have caused themselves to potentially lose a student. Although many of the students beg to differ, thinking that the school is taking away their personal opinions and judging their reason for wearing the bracelets.

“I think it’s cool because it got my story out there and raises awareness for what the bracelets are about.” he says about making the page.

“It’s annoying because everyone’s always telling me they saw me on the news, even people I don’t know. But it’s cool at the same time because I actually am the center of attention, it makes me feel famous.”

Cooper decided that he might not want to deal with any of Rocklin’s rules or conditions that might threaten his personal opinion and support for his grandmother, and he is seriously considering his choices with independent study.

“It changed my image of Rocklin because it showed me that they can be unfair.”

In the end, Rocklin’s decision on the bracelets may ultimately cause the loss of a student.

By Lily Atkinson, Staff Writer

Rocklin Unified School District Board Policy Freedom Of Speech/Expression: Publications Code Free inquiry and exchange of ideas are essential parts of a democratic education. The Board of Trustees respects students’ rights to express ideas and opinions, take stands, and support causes, whether controversial or not, through their speech, writings, printed materials and/or the wearing of buttons, badges and other insignia.

Student freedom of expression shall be limited only as allowed by law in order to maintain an orderly school environment and to protect the rights, health and safety of all members of the school community. Students shall not be disciplined solely on the basis of constitutionally protected speech or other communication.

The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that due process is followed when resolving disputes regarding student freedom of expression.

Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 48907 Exercise of free expression; rules and regulations Policy ROCKLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT adopted: November 1, 2000

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Technology

iAddiction

are we too dependent on our technology?

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o you remember the days when you were younger and you used to play “house”? Or perhaps, you were an outdoorsy child and enjoyed making mud-pies in the backyard. Those were the good old days, weren’t they?

As teenagers now, we cherish those childhood memories and constantly fantasize about being in kindergarten again.

However, being a child now is completely different from being a child fifteen years ago. Technology has increased since the 1990s and not only have grown-ups been affected by it, but children are growing addicted to it. Many students around campus have admitted that their siblings play more video games than socialize with the people around them.

“My brother does nothing but play video games, and when my mom tells him to get off, he throws a huge tantrum!” says Veronica Svanyuta, junior at RHS. Svanyuta is not alone. Researchers say that children are getting so wrapped up in video games and the Internet that there is now a disorder caused by it. According to sierrasource.com, there is now a disorder called “Internet Addiction Disorder” and it has literally led to mental illness. The website also shares that Professor Michael W. Weinstein from Purdue University says Internet users will, “those the savvy and skills and patience to conduct social relations in the corporeal world”.

With this idea, could it be possible that our youth is at risk of losing social abilities? Will children continue getting sucked more and more into technology?

“My friend’s brother will throw a fit when he is told to get off the computer, he will seriously start throwing things and screaming. All over a dumb video game. My friend says that that’s all her brother cares about these days, video games.” says Katie Mandon, junior at RHS. This situation Mandon talks about connects perfectly to Internet Addiction Disorder and it is guaranteed that more children are becoming like this. Not only is this a problem, but the problem of how to stop it is prominent as well.

“I think parents should cut down on how much they let their children use the Internet or play video games. It’s taking a

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tole on their mental health,” Meredith Barnack, junior.

Children aren’t the only ones getting addicted to technology.

Teenagers are constantly texting and socializing on Facebook or Myspace. As stated on sierrasource.com, teenage girls text at least 80 messages a day; boys 30. Also, 149 million people are online at any given time, increasing at 12% a month.

The Internet is a great way for people to socialize and video games are a fun way of entertainment, but should the world really allow it to take over the youth?

What’s your addiction?* computer 41.1 % cell

48 %

TV

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October 6, 2010

“Should the world really allow [technology] to take over the world?”

Many may blame the teens of today for our technology span. addicted society but the problem may lie at the source of all As programmers continue to develop these types of games, video games: the game programmers. children will fall into the hands of these monsters and will Since the 50’s, the video game industry has been filled with begin to “model” themselves after them. young programmers hoping to achieve their spotlight of fame.

Most studies made by psychologists today even conclude Game programmers today range from ages 20 and up. that the reason that society has grown more dangerous over But, the problem with such a youthful based operation, the past years is due to the violence filled in the media world. is that the video game industry has created games filled with Game programmers believe they are simply programming a more violence and game designed for the profanity each year. pleasure of all children.

These types of What they seemingly games affect the don’t understand is teen filled society Use your cell phone to call a friend and make plans to hang the detrimental effect as a whole and out instead of just texting they have on the can have worse fragile psyches of kids Set a time limit for your technology usage; for example, “I will today. consequences in only spend one hour on the computer a day” the future.

If this is the case, The game Pick up a hobby how come society is p r o g r a m m i n g Go for a walk doing nothing to stop business has been game programmers Join an extra-curricular: club, sports team, etc. booming since from forever ruining the 1980’s because society?

Without Drop a letter to a friend via snail mail instead of e-mail/texts of the reasonable ever facing the truth salary it offers, Do all homework before surfing the internet, going on of what games truly and the ability to Facebook, etc. are, future generations program games are doomed. Society right from home. has already taken a Although some get a computer science degree to become a huge toll from the growing number of games. game programmer, more programmers today do not need or Game programmers have even gone as far as allowing users want any formal education. They create games simply from to talk to friends online while playing. what they know or learn at home.

Sadly, this has allowed the sacred art of conversation Since the emergence of mass media, game programmers become lost in the growing social network. The face to face have had a main influence on teens today. Their promotion of interaction is but a rare act in society today that people are violence, profanity, and drug use in their games has negatively taken by complete surprise when someone tries to pry them effected children’s’ lives. Statistics show that homicidal attacks off their phone or TV. have tripled since the 1980’s among the ages of fifteen and Game programmers have effected our society for better and nineteen. worse, caused people to become sick in their healthy lives, and This alarming proof shows how video games have evolved is leading society to an early death. from the simple Pacman-eating-monsters in the 1980’s to the People must question whether or not we can continue to zombie-eating-killers in the Call of Duty series today. The believe in the technology of today.

By Ashley Brown and Michelle Tran, Staff Writers effect of what these games have on kids today has drastically changed in just a twenty year

SOLUTIONS TO THE TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE:

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World’s future leaders

Generation

Y Born between 1979 and 2000

Make up fourteen percent of the of the world’s population

Also known as “Millenials”

Spend

200 billion dollars

every year

As of 2009, 82 percent own a mobile phone

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e’re the creators of the future; a bunch of snobby whiners, who like life fast and easy. Or at least that’s the typical stereotype of the most recent generation, Generation Y. Gen. Y is quickly growing up. We are the first generation to grow up with the Internet. Recently, we have started to enter the work force, and are becoming major players in today’s society. In several years, Generation Y will be America’s leaders, holding the flame of western civilization.

John F. Kennedy once said, “…the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans - born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace,” when speaking about the previous generation.

Now again, the torch is being passed. However, with America’s current economical society and political problems, it can be disheartening to older generations to see the future leaders of America as your typical high school students; laid back, rebellious, and demanding.

What they don’t understand is that Generation Y is no exception to the tough times that older generations had to endure. America is currently in a recession, and many families have to cut back.

Economically speaking, America’s new generation has an advantage. Most of the population is more than adept at using a computer and are primed to take over the world’s future technology market.

90 percent of Gen. Y members in America own a computer, while 82 percent own a cell phone. With so much of the population “plugged-in” it’s no wonder why Gen. Y is also called the Net Generation.

“I think that technology is amazing. It’s slowly improving our society by making things easier to do,” sophomore Liam Sterbinksy said.

Politically, technology has made other cultures easily available to Americans. This has caused the most recent generation to be more open and understanding of other customs and traditions.

“On the whole, Gen. Y doesn’t segregate human beings the way previous generations do. We don’t view the world in races or colors and we don’t judge people based on lifestyle choices and try and tell them what they can and cannot do,” wrote Adam Singer in an article about Gen. Y. So parents across the world, there is no need to fear.

Generation Y is ready to make their mark on the world. They just need to charge their iPhones.

By Amanda Wong, Staff Writer

Those older than 16 drive 14 percent less than their parents ever did

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“America’s new generation has an advantage”

Off roading

You would think that with Generation Y being so obsessed with technology, they would be obsessed with cars too, right?

On the contrary, studies show that Millenials actually own fewer cars and drive less than past generations. Drivers aged 21 to 30 now account for only 14% of miles driven, as opposed to 21% in 1995.

This is due to the fact that members of this new generation are more likely to view automobiles as a source of pollution instead of symbolizing a rite of passage.

This new way of thinking means things are looking up for our deteriorating planet, but not for car dealers and manufacturers.

by Yasmine Bouzid

The numbers

14 percent millenials 21 percent Generation X 33 percent Baby Boomers 20 percent under 14 years 12 percent over 65 years (Born 1961 to 1981)

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The 2012 Prediction

2012

The End of the World as We Know it?

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ave you wasted 12 years of your life in school, just to get out in time for the apocalypse?

According to some self-proclaimed experts, that’s exactly what has happened.

If nothing else, December 21, 2012 will be a date we won’t forget. It will either be some hoax that people will joke about, like the Y2K prediction in 2000, or it will be the day of some kind of cataclysmic shift that will end the world.

There have been copious unsuccessful “end of the world” dates predicted, many in recent years. The year 2000 was believed to usher in an age of computer related problems that would wreck havoc on the globe. Nope. Nada. Nothing. Believers were proved wrong by skeptics.

This draws into question how much validity these popularly held beliefs have.

“There’s no basis in truth,” Shahriyar Jahanbakhsh says.

And the experts agree. According to the Mayan calendar, December 21, 2012 is simply the beginning of the fourteenth b’ak’tun. A b’ak’tun is around 395 years long and the day it ends is a day of celebration, not destruction.

The Mayan calendar also references events beyond 2012, so there is no actual indication that they believed it would bring along any sort of cataclysmic change. This impending apocalypse was created by selfdeclared experts, and is really nothing more than a gimmick for public attention.

Sandra Noble, the executive director of The Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies said it is “a complete fabrication and a chance for a lot of people to cash in.”

The recent blockbuster hit, 2012, played on the ideas that some people have about the date, and made nearly $770,000,000 doing it.

And what about the class of 2012? The junior class is allegedly the last class that will graduate before the world ends. Is their link to an important day on the Mayan calendar giving them an edge over the other classes, allowing them to win rallies? Well, probably not.

Turning to Facebook as another source of public opinion, many Rocklin students have joined groups, such as “If the world ends in 2012, why did I waste all of my time in school?” Although they may join the Facebook groups, an overwhelming majority of Rocklin students do

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not believe that the world will end in 2012. But some are convinced the predictions are true.

“I’m in AP Environmental and [2012] freaks me out,” junior Robert McHenry says, citing lessons in his science class that relate the poor state of the global environment.

Superstition about an impending apocalypse has been used as a tool to control the masses for centuries. Rocklin High School: do not allow yourself to fear December 21, 2012! It will just be another day… or will it?

By Keely O’Brien and Brit Husmann, Staff Writers

Rocklin Students Believe...

The World will end in 2012

9.5% The World will Not end in 2012

90.5%

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“It would just be silly if the world ended in 2012”

What Do You Believe about the End of the World?

“I

believe that an Indian Jesus will come down to save us

all, and he will personify Niraj Amalkanti”

“Nothing...

“I

-Harrison Hucks, 11

Either that or Nuclear War.” -Niraj Amalkanti, 12

honestly think it’s just a bunch of bull.”

-Jenn Cardoza, 11

“I think we’re going to have a party and it’s going to be very exciting when the world doesn’t end.”

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[Left] Zach Dahla and Megan Jaeger rally students to join Yoga Club. [Below] Yasmine Bouzid talks about the Culinary Club.

What a

RUSH

[Left] Culinary Club welcomes new members with cupcakes. [Above] The student body fills the ampha theatre for Club Rush.

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October 2010

“Be the change you wish to see in the world”

If you really knew me…

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ave you ever wondered what high school would be like without cliques, drama, rumors, put-downs, and the generally insensitive manner in which people treat one another? What if people respected one another? What if they really knew each other?

The relatively new MTV television show, “If You Really Knew Me,” is a documentary of a program called Challenge Day and its effects on the school environment. It follows teens through the process of preparing for, experiencing, and reacting to Challenge Day. Most people hardly know what to expect before, and after do not know how to explain it except to say that they hope that the changes brought by it will last. But what is Challenge Day? Well, although Challenge Day has never been at Rocklin, the concept is not a novel one. Friendship Day is an annual event, held in the spring, at RHS which is based heavily on Challenge Day. It is an entire day devoted to bringing people together from different groups to help them understand that, as counselor at Rocklin High Mrs. Lissa Morgan puts it, “…we all have something in common.”

As a director of Friendship Day, Morgan believes that it has had a considerable influence on the people who go. Unfortunately, many people are unsure of what they need to do to go. Around springtime, e-mails are sent out to the teachers from the counselors asking who in their classes they think would benefit from the program, and those people are then invited to Friendship Day. However, it is not an exclusive event; if it is getting close to the date of Friendship Day and someone has not been invited, they may go to the counseling office

Sophomores Olivia Seppinni and Delaney Cummings pictured at Friendship Day last March

and pick up a form and permission slip to go. There is a maximum of 100 people at Friendship Day, due to the expenses from traveling to the Sunset Center.

Because of this limit on how many people can go, many people have not experienced Friendship Day. This is where Challenge Day could help. Although Challenge Day has the same maximum of 100 people, this would double the influence of these programs. There are also several key differences between Friendship Day and Challenge Day. Friendship Day is more about helping people to get to know one another, whereas Challenge Day is more about allowing people to feel comfortable and connected to everyone around them.

In comparing the two, Morgan says, “Challenge Day is probably more intense.” She believes that the ideal situation would be to have Challenge Day in the fall and Friendship Day in the spring. The problem with this is that Challenge Day is fairly expensive and out of the school’s current budget. This would possibly require proactive work among the student body in terms of fundraising.Challenge Day is an incredibly powerful experience. The whole point is to challenge everyone to “Be the change that they wish to see in the world,” a quote of Mahatma Gandhi’s which is commonly used at Challenge Day. If the reader wishes to know more about Challenge Day, please visit the Challenge Day website (www.challengeday.org) or watch MTV’s “If You Really Knew Me” which plays on Tuesdays at 11 or can be viewed on MTV’s website.

By Hannah Vahldick, Staff Writer

Saved by hope: 16 Miracle Survivors A

t 8:46 A.M., on September 11, 2001, terrorists flew American Airlines Flight 11 into the North Tower, as part of a set of four attacks carried out against the twin towers of the World Trade Center, as well as two other targets in the United States.

While most of the people below the point of impact survived, hundreds were killed in the initial collision. In addition, over a thousand people were trapped on the higher floors. All seemed lost for them, and many jumped out the windows to avoid the inevitable inferno.

But 16 people decided to try their chances on a certain stairwell.

Surrounded by fire, and the sounds of the adjacent South Tower collapsing, the group, including firemen with full equipment, as well as a bookkeeper recovering from a car accident, pressed on.

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At 10:28, the North Tower couldn’t resist the fire any longer, and followed its southern counterpart in collapsing. Images beamed around the world on television showed the floors pancaking on top of each other. It looked certain that no one survived.

A stroke of luck, however, meant that those 16 mentioned earlier were in just the right position at the time of collapse. Dazedly, they rose from the rubble, sustaining only minor injures. All of the weight of the nation’s tallest tower had failed to kill them.

This incident, since deemed the “Miracle of Stairway B” by a documentary, is proof that, with a combination of perseverance and luck, anything can be survived, and there is hope for anyone in literally any situation. The 16 survivors kept believing in themselves, and kept searching for a miracle. They found one.

By Rahul Verma, Staff Writer

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EATING DISORDERS

Disastrous Dieting Insight into the world of eating disorders...

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diet is a seed. With the correct care and nurture this seed may grow into a beautiful flower. However, erroneous care may result in a plant with no leaves or flowers, only thorns; a barren vine. According to Medical News Today, eighty percent of women in the U.S. are currently unhappy with themselves and eighty-nine percent want to tighten the belt and lose some weight.

How many women are dieting in our nation at any point in time? Ten percent? Twenty?

Maybe thirty percent? In fact fifty percent of women in our nation are currently dieting, and of these women, ten percent of the dieters will succumb to a partial or full eating disorder according to Medical News Today.

“Too many girls are dieting now. No girl feels comfortable with themselves,” says Senior Nick Zadrozna.

In some ways, a diet can be compared to alcohol. Alcohol is a gateway drug that can lead to many other disastrous behaviors, if abused.

A diet is, in many ways, the same. A diet’s purpose is to lose weight, but the want for more and more weight loss is dangerous and is capable of leading a person down a very perilous path.

Senior Matt Schnitzler says, “Diets make people kill themselves through starvation when taken too far.”

This doesn’t mean I am advocating against dieting. I am merely pointing out that while undertaking a diet, precautions should be made. Health precautions will reduce any risks while undertaking a diet, while still keeping them effective.

“Diets are important to stay healthy but they should not be taken to the extreme,” says Junior Jessica Rodriguez.

A few guidelines to follow while dieting include moderation, eating smart, following the food pyramid, and drinking water. These are very simplified guidelines that are just an idea to get you started on the right path.

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Eating in moderation is key. This simply means eating smaller portions. Our society today is grossly overweight and this is largely due to the fact of our distorted eating proportions. Serving sizes have become increasingly larger throughout history, which therefore increases the amounts of calories, fats, etc. that we are consuming with each meal.

Eating smart refers to the irregularity of our eating habits today.

We skip meals, eat instant foods for while on the go, and rarely do we eat three balanced meals in a day. This is unhealthy.

Yes, three balanced meals should be eaten in a day... typically that would be your breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But these meals are not meant to last all day. Eating in moderation and controlling

By Rachael Ceaser the sizes of our meals makes it ok to snack. Listen to your body!

The food pyramid is not nonsense derived for an inane purpose.

The food pyramid is a guideline in itself. Following the food pyramid will help keep a balance of foods, regulating the necessary nutrients, vitamins, etc. that our body requires.

Drink water. Water is essential. Our bodies are composed mainly of water and cleanses our body of wastes and toxins. Water also gives an illusion of being full, so drinking the recommended eight glasses of water a day will keep us less hungry, therefore consuming less food.

Dieting is a great tool to increase both self-image and self-confidence while losing weight, but the purpose of dieting should always be kept in perspective.

Do you believe that eating disorders are prevalent in today’s society? Do you believe that Rocklin High School may have students suffering from an eating disorder? Do you believe that you may be close to someone that is afflicted with an eating disorder?

Whether you believe it or not, eating disorders are real. They are dangerous, and they can be potentially crippling. So when dieting, take caution. Play it safe, and be healthy.

By Christian Young, Staff Writer October 2010

“Do you believe what you see in the mirror?”

Healthier Options For Dieting...

• Exercise on a regular schedule • Eat less food but have more small snacks through out the day •Include mostly the fats that are beneficial for our body (fish, nuts, etc.), while keeping other fats in moderation •Don’t eat before going to bed •Drink plenty of water •Cut back on unhealthy indulgences

Eating disorders detailed Glorifying thin leads to series of challenges

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s many as 10 out of 100 young women are affected by eating disorders. This number was derived from research conducted in 2008 by the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and since then the numbers have only grown.

Eating disorders are becoming more prevalent in today’s society. Why is this? There are a multitude of reasons that contribute to a person developing an eating disorder, which include psychological, interpersonal, social, and biological factors.

According to the National Eating Disorders Association, psychological factors include low selfesteem, feelings of inadequacy or lack of control in life, and depression, anxiety, anger, or loneliness.

Interpersonal factors include troubled family and personal relationships, difficulty expressing emotions and feelings, a history of being teased or ridiculed based on size or weight, and a history of physical or sexual abuse. Social factors include cultural pressures that glorify “thinness” and place value on obtaining the “perfect body,” narrow definitions of beauty that include only women and men of specific body weights and shapes, and cultural norms that value people on the basis of physical appearance and not inner qualities and strengths. Biological factors refer to when certain chemicals may be unbalanced, and genetic factors.

What exactly are eating disorders? The three predominant eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.

Anorexia nervosa is generally characterized by a desire to be perpetually thin. This can lead to abnormal eating habits including avoiding meals, counting calories, and a low self-image. Health issues correlating to anorexia nervosa include heart problems that may arise later in life or in severe cases can become known early on.

Bulimia nervosa is generally characterized by the “binge and purge” cycle. People who suffer from bulimia nervosa may use laxatives, diuretics, or vomiting to expel any food they may have recently eaten.

Bulimia nervosa leads to various heart issues. The constant vomiting also results in damage to the teeth, esophagus, and stomach due to the acidity of the vomit.

Binge-eating disorder is generally characterized by episodes of overeating, without the purging. This is the one eating disorder that affects as many males as it does females. Health consequences include high blood and cholesterol levels, lack of energy, Type II diabetes, and heart problems.

Eating disorders are serious conditions and can be treated successfully. They are very common, especially in today’s youth, and should not be ignored. You are not alone if you have an eating disorder and you should not be afraid to come forth and seek help. If not the consequences could be drastic. If you think you or your friend may have an eating disorder go to http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ eatingdisorders.html.

By Christian Young, Staff Writer

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ROCKLIN HIGH SCHOOL STATISTICS: Out of 482 who surveyed...

37.8% have known someone with an eating disorder 10.8% have had an eating disorder October 2010

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Facebook

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RHS students weigh social

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networking pros and cons

acebook. We use it everyday. If not once, maybe twice. Whether it be for three minutes or three hours, what we do on Facebook can vary.

The majority of users like to just keep in contact with long/short distance friends or form new relationships while others enjoy the idea of being able to put their lives on display. And you can’t forget the users who get a kick out of the variety of available simulated games (i.e. Farmville, Mafia Wars, etc.) Whatever it be, there is something for everyone.

It has greatly expanded the popularity of social networking. Before, it was MySpace, with the majority of users being single young adults.

Now, hundreds of similar networking sights are in use, the leading site being Facebook (#2 most visited sight as of January 2010). All age groups of users, including parents, grandparents, children, and of course teens, are all contributors to its boom.

Some say that this new generation of online communication is leading us down a dangerous road while others argue Facebook has more pros than cons. There is no doubt that Facebook is dominating the web, so the question is whether or not you believe Facebook is harmful or helpful, and what is it that draws us into or away from this site.

By Natalie Pinna, Managing Editor

Is Facebook good or bad? (301 students) 85.7% GOOD

14.3% BAD

good or bad?

Junior Lane Butler browses her Facebook.

It’s both good and bad:

“[It] can be good to keep in touch with friends . . . . but sometimes when you miss use it, things can go very wrong like you could get stalked. So it’s both good and bad.” -Amanda Garret

I reconnected with friends:

“I moved from the East Coast last year and it’s a great place for me to keep in touch with my friends.” -Maddie Felgentreff

It’s educational:

“School activities are run by it! I have three clubs I joined that have their own Facebook groups and that’s the only way that I contact them.” -Abby Van Wagner

I was hacked:

“Some website sent me a message from a friend that said look at these old pics I found of you but it was a fake website and it hacked my password and it was not actually my friend.” -Kelsey McBeth

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“You get what you give. That’s the bottom line.”

Karma

What goes around comes around...

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f you’re like me, you need a reason to be good.

The rational behind my most recent spree of good deeds has been karma. This cosmic connection between cause and effect is what’s behind occurrences such as falling on your face after refusing to share your skittles or stepping on dog poop following a ‘little white lie’ incident. Karma is also responsible for the miraculous A you got on your English project after that one time you volunteered to read to the elderly.

It’s basically a way to connect almost anything in your life to something that has happened in the past. It began in Buddhism as motivation for people to live pure lives free from material desires. It’s fitting then, that these days karma has much the same purpose, serving as an incentive to be good and moral.

Personally, for me karma is the only thing that holds me back from slapping half the people I come across throughout the day. I can rest assured knowing that every individual that irritates me will get what

they have coming to them. (Well, that’s my theory about how the whole thing works.) I think of it on those beautiful, rare occasions when the same person that cut you off about 3 miles back has their car break down in the middle of the road.

To be honest, I still blame the Pizza Place incident from freshman year on that history test I had cheated on the day before. But I am interested in changing my ways. I’ve only recently noticed the merits of random acts of kindness, and I cant help but feel instant gratification when helping a friend out with a school project turns into finding five dollars on the ground. Maybe karma’s not always such a... witch.

By Alexandra Onea, Copy Editor

SURVEY

Do you believe in karma? (315 students) 78.4% YES

Post Secret I wish you would face the fact that we will never get back together.

I was playing xbox when my mom saw my grades and used her shoe to smash my xbox.

My mom’s depression changed me. Now I see things differently.

your confessions revealed...

I have fallen in love with my best friend.

One time I chewed a you aren’t as cool as piece of gum from unyou think you are.

I said “I love you, der a desk on a dare.

Rachel” to my A kid jumped on a desk and girlfriend. That’s not kicked me in the face in the her name. middle of class.

When I was 7 I thought cats always landed on there feet, so I held my cat upside down and drop it on its back to see if it was true. Its a lie. R.I.P.

I tell my friends I’m busy doing homework, but really I’m busy taking dance classes. Im a guy.

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21.6% NO

I stole.

I have always had a secret crush on my piano teacher. I am 17 and he’s 59. Super hot.

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Editors’ Elements

Do we mean what we say?

It’s just a word.

And why not say it? Everyone says it.

While it isn’t always easy to do the right thing, it isn’t always right to do the easy thing either.

Appeasing to conformity is the popular teenage trend, go figure.

It doesn’t make any sense to say something is “retarded” or “gay” when what you are actually trying to say is that something is far from intellectually challenged or homosexual. It doesn’t make any sense to stereotype at all.

If you replaced “retarded” or “gay” with another word, say, “Swedish” or “Asian”, then it would be a form of prejudice, right?

Yes it would be.

But for some reason “retarded” and “gay” are the words society seems to deem as the exceptions to this logic. It is by no means within a person’s control if they are born with a mental handicap or a different sexual preference. It is by means, though, that these words are carelessly thrown around with a negative connotation and a negative connotation only.

Such actions only reflect ignorance and lack of consideration.

Associating a negative connotation with an entire group of people just does not represent reality. Truth be told there are kind, rude, beautiful, ugly, tall, short, thin, fat, etc people of every group.

People need to be accepted for not what they are, but rather for who they are. Because people can’t control their genetics, they can, however control their morals, their values, their thoughts, and certainly, their actions.

Who are we to judge? A person is a person. It is absolutely degrading someone’s rights and status as a human being to use a negative opinion to judge them before knowing them.

Stereotypes inhibit peace as well as potential friendships.

Stereotypes do not promote people to be open-minded, but rather disgustingly closed-minded. Stereotypes can even hurt someone’s feelings.

Alternatives to saying “gay” and “retarded” are as simple as saying “that’s silly” or “that isn’t cool.” Because it isn’t cool. It simply isn’t.

Don’t speak before you think; think before you speak.

Say what you mean and mean what you say.

By Amanda Calzada, Editor-In-Chief

Does integrity count in today’s world?

Do you believe…. in integrity?

Reggie Bush. A football icon and recipient of the renowned Heisman Award. However, even he, an accomplished sports star is guilty of self indulgent activity. While still attending USC, he accepted a huge sum of money despite the fact that he was playing on the college team. In addition to this, he had his college expenses paid for. Essentially, this made it so that he was actually making money while playing on the college team. In pocketing the money, he violated the rules of NCAA sports.

At the time, it seemed harmless, but now, as the winner of the Heisman Award, he is facing unfortunate consequences. He was forced to give back the award and his reputation is permanently damaged. And sadly, it was all for an act of self gratification.

All too often, it seems as though this acting for self satisfaction is becoming characteristic in reality today. Is self inflation really that much more important than staying true to valuable morals and being deemed trustworthy?

Do you believe in integrity or selfish wins? As the world gains more technology and increases emphasis on material successes, it seems that people will often resort to mind games to get what they want. These wants will ultimately surpass the need to stay honest, trustworthy, and reliable. It is really quite sad.

Professional athletes do this constantly without even realizing it, by taking so many favors. They walk into a restaurant and are

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showered with compliments and attention, even though they are human beings, the same as everyone else. Likewise, Reggie Bush accepted a large sum of money, just because he sought stardom.

Simply because they are professionals, they receive perks, which result in further self inflation.

Taken to an even lower level, parents of young children in recreational, competitive sports will forget their integrity and pay their child’s way into playing time. They may even go as far as to coach the team, just to make sure their child is in the game.

But, perhaps this is the root of the problem. On the surface, it appears that the easy way to success is through favors and connections. This will often lead to disaster, but people still do it all the time. As in Reggie Bush’s case, USC is actually forced to deal with the real brunt of the situation, as they are forced to honor the punishment and restrict many of their policies. One less selfish act could have prevented this.

However, in order to truly win in such a competitive society, integrity is the only option. It is what happens when people are not watching that truly counts. There are many people in the world that are people of integrity, but it can be those bad few seeds that corrupt the whole batch. Quite possibly one of the most valuable lessons to learn is to be a person of integrity. In the search for success, integrity is the only option. The motive of self inflation is just silly. Leave it to the professionals.

By Danielle Huddlestun, Co-Editor-In-Chief October 2010

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Students of the Week sponsored by your Associated Student Body government

RHS Students of the Week: Samnang Sok - “inquisitive” Roman Belyushin - “takes initiative” Edgar Vargas - “respectful, responsible” not pictured Amara Olgonbayn - “driven, focused” Jose Arreola - “hard worker” Richard Vu- “polite, agreeable” Maria Juarez - “respectful, positive” Cielo de Leon Garcia - “tuned in,” Alex Stemple - “hard worker” Ruben Simental - “productive in math” Rachel Towne - “always on task”

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Amanda Calzada Editor-in-Chief Danielle Huddlestun Co-Editor-in-Chief, Media Natalie Pinna Managing Editor Shilpa Amalkanti Administrative Editor Elisabeth Hartman Co-Web Editor Holly Petersen Co-Web Editor Alie Onea Copy Editor Emily Brooks Design Editor Franchesca Awwad, Devin Moss, Michelle Tran, Amanda Wong Sports Editors Casey Nichols Adviser

Staff Writers: Lily Atkinson, Kiersten Austefjord, Yasmine Bouzid, Ashley Brown, Clifford Carpenello, Leslie Howell, Britlyn Husmann, Alisha McGoldrick, Olivia Murray, Keely O’Brien, Alicia Phillips, Anthony Roberts, Kara Stone, Hannah Vahldick, Rahul Verma, Christian Young The Flash is a public forum produced by students for students in an attempt to inform and entertain its audience. Journalism students have the final authority for any content found in this publication. The Flash Staff encourages letters regarding content to constitute a constructive avenue for student opinion. Letters should be directed to the newspaper’s email, rhsflash@gmail.com.

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