The Dane - January Issue, 2024

The Dane

~ editorial ~

JAN 2024

Braulio valenzuela ‘25 Chief editor Welcome, Danes!

As we step into the new year, it's a time for reflection, growth, and new beginnings. As the editorial team of The Dane newspaper, we're excited to continue delivering quality publications that inform, inspire, and engage our student body.

The start of a new year presents us with fresh opportunities to explore diverse topics, share compelling stories, and spark meaningful discussions within our community. We believe that a thriving newspaper serves as a platform for voices to be heard, perspectives to be shared, and ideas to be exchanged.

We invite each and every one of you to reach out and suggest ideas for articles, features, and editorials that you'd like to see in our publication. Whether it's highlighting student achievements, exploring current events, or delving into issues relevant to our school and society, your input is invaluable in shaping the content of our newspaper.

Furthermore, we extend an open invitation to all students who are passionate about writing, journalism, photography, design, or any aspect of our newspaper’s production. Your talents and contributions can help us create a vibrant and dynamic newspaper that truly reflects the spirit of our school community.

As you enjoy this issue, we encourage you to immerse yourself in the stories, opinions, and perspectives shared within its pages. Let them inspire you, challenge you, and spark your curiosity about the world around you.

Together, let's make this year's editions of The Dane newspaper a testament to our creativity, passion, and commitment to quality journalism. Here's to a year of growth, exploration, and excellence in storytelling.

Best, The Dane Editorial Team

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~ sports ~

JAN 2024

Chasing Slopes; The FVS Ski Weekend Experience BY: Kai S. nice hot water after the near 6 hour ski day. Then on Sunday you get up and go skiing at Monarch again! It is truly a fun experience and I personally believe that everyone at FVS should On January 20th-21st go on at least one ski 2024 the school went on weekend over their time ski weekend which is a here, I have been on 3 as tradition at FVS. Every of this year and each one year we go up to the gets better. You can mountain campus on choose who you want to Friday night, then in the ski with, your friends, or morning we drive out to other students you’ve Monarch mountain and never met before. I ski all day. Afterwards we personally went with a head back to the large group of friends mountain campus to that changed constantly, change and get ready for at times people would the very much join us and go on runs anticipated Mount together, and sometimes Princeton Hot Springs, they decided to go off where you spend almost with a friend by 2 hours at. enjoying the themselves.5

That’s something I love about ski weekend, you choose how it goes, you make the best of it. It is a great way to connect with others and just have fun.

And if anyone is disappointed that they didn’t get to go this year, there is always next year!

(P.S. I would not recommend dislocating a shoulder at the Hot Springs) Braulio’s caretaker

Photos by: Kai Sonderman

~ News ~

JAN 2024

Empowering MLK Day: Engaging in Thoughtful Reflection BY: Victoria A. On MLK Day at FVS, the morning kicked off with underclassmen diving into thought-provoking workshops, while their upperclass counterparts delved into a compelling movie session.

The dynamic flipped in the afternoon, with upperclassmen participating in workshops and underclassmen immersing themselves in cinematic reflections. The only student led workshop, titled "MLK'S LEGACY IN EDUCATION AND REDEFINING EDUCATION WITH DR. MUHAMMAD," was lead

by SDLC participants Kai Marris'24, Riho Kuroda'24, Jazzel Pease'24 and Victoria Arroyo Aguiar'25.

The focus was on honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideals in

education, incorporating Dr. Gholdy Muhammad's groundbreaking insights into reshaping the educational system.

During the session, the underclassmen attendees absorbed the impactful words of "Purpose of education" which was an important speech by MLK. They also listened to Dr. Dibinga's poem "Hell," setting the tone for the brainstorming session about FVS' educational future. The discussions centered around improvements needed and essential

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topics to be integrated into the curriculum.

The overarching message conveyed to younger FVS students was profound – emphasizing that small actions have the power to spark significant change.

The workshop aimed to instill the belief that if one wishes to bring change to their community, proactive engagement is essential.

Acknowledgment and gratitude is extended to the facilitators of this workshop , Sandoval and Ms. Steele, whose indispensable support played a pivotal role in bringing the workshop to life. The collective effort of everyone involved contributed to making MLK Day a meaningful and enriching experience, fostering a sense of community learning at FVS.

~ entertainment ~

JAN 2024

Frozen Festivities; FVS’ Winter Formal By: Trayee R.

Fountain Valley's recent Winter Formal was an enchanting evening filled with laughter, music, and the joy of the season. The event, inspired by the magical world of "Frozen", transported students into a winter wonderland where memories were made and friendships flourished.

From the moment attendees stepped into the transformed venue, they were greeted with twinkling lights, shimmering decorations, and an atmosphere of excitement. The Frozen theme added a touch of

whimsy and charm, turning the dance floor into a scene straight out of Arendelle. As the music filled the air, students jumped and spun to the beats, letting loose and enjoying the carefree spirit of the night. From slow songs to upbeat tunes, the playlist catered to all tastes, ensuring that everyone had a chance to dance the night away. Despite the Winter Formal being held in the old gymnasium, the ambiance was transformed with creative decorations that perfectly captured the

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Frozen theme. Moreover, the Winter Formal provided an opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and style through their attire.

Dazzling dresses and sharp suits filled the room, adding to the elegance and charm of the event. But beyond the glitz and glamour, what truly made the Winter Formal special was the sense of camaraderie and friendship that permeated throughout the night. As friends gathered on the dance floor and laughter filled the air, bonds were strengthened, and memories were forged that will last a lifetime. In essence, Fountain Valley's Winter Formal was more than just a dance—it was a celebration of friendship, joy, and the magic of the season. As students departed with smiles on their faces and clothes drenched in sweat, it was clear that the night had been a resounding success, leaving everyone eagerly awaiting the next unforgettable event.

~ opinion ~

JAN 2024

Dane Crossword By: Annie W. Think you can solve this crossword? Try it before checking the answers on the next page!

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~ opinion ~ Dane Crossword By: Annie W. How’d you do?

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~ art ~

JAN 2024

Exploring Color Through A New Divergent Cover By: Helen M.

For anyone who’s seen my typical art, I’m not one to add vibrant color especially not with paint.

This project was undoubtedly a jump out of my artistic comfort zone, yet I managed to make it quite decent.

Photo by Helen Ma

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This piece is an imitation of the Divergent 10th Anniversary Edition book cover. As part of the project, I mimicked Georges Seurat’s pointillism technique for the main event being the train. I adore the Divergent book series way more than the average person hence why my entire project was based off the cover. At first I tried to copy the original cover completely which evidently failed. I struggled to match the perfect hues, tones, and blending between hues. The colors were not turning out as I hoped, but I realized that I actually liked my hue more than the original. So I experimented with the colors and even threw the brush away –not literally– in exchange for a palette knife. In the end it turned out better than I anticipated and the splashes of color were just as captivating as the plot in Divergent book one.

~ Issue credits ~

Editor: Braulio v. ‘25 Faculty sponsor: Michayla kelley Writers: Sports: Kai S. ‘25 News: Victoria A. ‘25 Entertainment: Trayee R. ‘24 Opinion: Annie W. ‘24 Art: Helen M. ‘25 Photographers: Kai S. ‘25, Helen M. ‘25

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