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THE SILVER SPUR - APRIL 30, 2010
C l u h b g i C o H r ner B R A closer look at some of RB’s High’s clubs...
B-Boy club
Generation Forward club
Kayla Moncayo Opinions Editor
RB High’s Generation Forward club is a club that brings high school students together who want to ask questions and discuss topics related to God. Generation Forward has clubs throughout the Poway Unified School District. The club was started by the City Church whose youth group is called Generation Forward. The club is run mainly by RB High students, but supervised by leaders from the City Church who come in during club meetings, which are held at lunch. “It’s a place not about religion but a personal relationship with God,” said senior Michelle
Marquez. “We’re really open to anyone, but we have a strong belief in following Christ.” Generation Forward welcomes people of all religions
who want to know more about God and the Bible. Every Thursday at lunch the club comes together to talk in room 501 and eat free Subway. “People always want to know who God really is,” said senior Sarah Youngren, “no matter who you are or what you believe, God still loves you.” RB High has a few Christian clubs on campus, each meeting in different class rooms and at different times. There are clubs specific to certain groups, such as the Fellowship of the Christian Athletes/ Student Venture, but Generation Forward does not concentrate on one specific group of people. “When the religion stops, the relationship starts,” said Marquez. “God takes you exactly how you are.”
Kiana Said Editor-in-chief
Hip hopping, break dancing and free styling is what they’re known for. You see them practicing every day at lunch in the large quad next to the student store; they are RB High’s B-boy team. The term B-Boy stands for break boy, which means practicing break dancing, which is a form of hip-hop. Unlike many other
Mitzvah Club Celeste Conowitch Entertainment Editor
There are a number of small clubs at RB High, one of them being the “Mitzvah” club, a group that seeks to teach students about Jewish culture. The Mitzvah club keeps its members informed about the current political situation in Israel, while indulging in Jewish foods, and throwing in some lessons on Jewish phrases. Emily Yavitch, senior, is the president, and she explains that the word “mitzvah” means “commandment” or “good deed”.
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The club is open to Jews and non-Jews alike. Everyone is welcome to join in this fun club.” - Emily Yavitch
Members of the Mitzvah Club have an opportunity to do community service and other “mitzvahs” in their daily lives. An experienced member of the local Jewish community frequently visits the club, bringing wisdom and food to those interested in a rich cultural heritage. “The Mitzvah Club is a great place to learn about a different culture,” Yavitch said. “The club is open to Jews and nonJews alike. Everyone is welcome join in this fun club.” Certainly, Mitzvah club adds a lot to the diversity of RB High’s club culture. So be sure to check them out!
clubs on campus, the B-Boy club meets everyday, during lunch and then after school until usually 4:30. With speakers, hip-hop music and a dancing mat set, the B-Boys show off their break-dancing moves. Whenever one of the members introduces a new song, they try and incorporate new dance moves along with it as well. “It is fun to see what moves the other dancers bring to the table,” member of the B-Boy club, senior Li’ren Chang said. “We all enjoy improving our skill and learning from each other.” RB High should be proud of the fact that we are the only school in the Poway Unified School District with a B-Boy class. The class is fairly new; it was introduced in the spring semester last year. Every second period the students enrolled in the hip-hop/break-dancing class practice routines for upcoming shows. Junior vice president of the club, Adrian Minas joined who club last year when it was not that popular yet. “I like how I can dance in a comfortable place with people that have same interests and hobbies as I do,” Minas said. “During our class, I am usually teaching a routine for an upcoming performance.” The B-Boy team has performed at mostly all the dance concerts and assemblies, and each time they bring a new routine to the stage. “At our performances, we try and bring out the diversity of the club, and everyone’s skill. We make sure our performances are always group performances and never highlighting one member,” Minas said. If you are looking for some entertainment on a boring lunch day, stop by and watch the B-Boys. Who knows, maybe their moves will inspire you.
Top: Justin Hoang shows off his moves, Bottom: B-boys pose for a group photo.
Swimsuit trends for summer: Are buses going to What suits your style and shape be eliminated for the next school year? Summer is quickly approaching and that means many trips to the beach, especially for Southern Californians. Boys’ swimsuit styles may be basic and consistent, but girls’ swimsuit styles changes year after year. One thing is for sure; no matter how much you may like the way a swimsuit looks in the catalogue or hanger, make sure to pick out the one that complements your body. The biggest swimwear trend for this year is colors, lots of colors. There is a neon comeback from the 1980s to prints with pastel colors. Another trend is graphic prints. Whether it’s a one-piece bikini or coverup, graphic prints are in for 2010. Swimsuits with cutouts are beginning to make headlines for style. Balanced cutouts have been popular in the past, but a lot of the swimwear this season features asymmetry
so that the holes may be on one side of the swimsuit, or multiple on one side. Beware of this trend though; this type of style is for those who are not afraid to go bare. Avoid wearing ones that have cutouts in areas that you’d prefer not to show. Deep V plunge neckline is another style that is going big. They are one-piece swimsuits, but some go below the bustline and even low as the waistline. The one-shoulder strap has been a popular trend for dresses and tops, and this is also true for swimsuits as well. One-shoulder styling is appearing on bikinis and onepiece swimsuits as well as coverups. This next style’s term may be unfamiliar, but the bandeau bikini tops are being featured on runways. This style can be for those who want to show their shoulders. The bandeau bikini tops are a great option for petites who have busts smaller than a B-cup.
Vest bikini tops are a bold swimwear fashion trend, but it is great for those who want to wear a two-piece but want more coverage. String embellishments are coming into the scene as well. Designers are using strings as part of the style, but just for decoration. Flowy maxi coverups are in-style this season. The flowing feel of the maxi coverup gives a romantic feel. For petites, buy narrow ones without too much fabric. Going to the beach means needing a bag or a tote to store away your belongings. This year’s trend will be big with bold designs such as big flowers and tribal designs. Big and bold bags will make a statement as well as serve a useful function because people need lots of stuff at the beach. Whether you plan on hanging out at your local beach or going on a trip to a popular summer destination, your swimsuit options are abundant.
Swimsuit maxi
Plunging V-neck
Vest bikini top
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Carrie Chen Features Editor
Hundreds of students at RB High depend on the buses to bring them to and from school. This reliable transportation system relieves the burden of working parents who do not have the time or the flexible working schedule to pick up their child at 2:30 p.m. every day. However, there is ongoing speculation that bus transportation may be eliminated next year. “There was a proposal made at the district board meeting that all regular education bus transportation be dropped next year,” said Paul Robinson. “By law, we are required to have bus transportation for special education students.” The reason for this proposal is mainly based on the amount of money the district could save. Without a running bus circuit, we could save $2 million, a good chunk of change that could be widely distributed over a vast number of school programs. However, this change would bring some parents much inconvenience. “Especially for freshmen and sophomores, and even juniors who don’t drive,” added Robinson. “And not that many students drive to school.” There are a total of 660 parking spots in the student parking lot. Assuming all spots are filled up, this means that only a quarter of the total number of students at RB High
drive themselves to school. The remaining three-quarters of students are divided between those who take the bus, and those who rely on their parents to take them to and from school. If bus transportation is really to be eliminated next year, many students and their parents would have to find alternative methods of transportation. Carpooling with a neighbor or a close friend could be one alternative. Having the student stay after school, perhaps at the library, until the parent can get off work, is another. But with the budget cuts, who knows what the new library hours will be next year. “My parents would have to drive me to school and that would inconvenience them, because they would have to wait in traffic,” said Jennifer Chalam, sophomore. And it’s not just the students and parents who would be inconvenienced. The bus drivers will be unemployed. However, the district is not planning to eliminate all non-special education buses. “We would still keep enough buses for athletic transportation and field trips,” said Robinson. Using charter buses for field trips will be eliminated, because the cost is more expensive than that of a school bus. With budget cuts hitting the district hard, the board is merely trying to find ways to save as much money as possible. However, changes like eliminating bus transportation affects hundreds: students, parents, and bus drivers.
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