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CO-EDITORS-IN-CHIEF katie murphy & brittany nguyen COPY EDITOR maris schwarz DESIGN EDITOR morgan chan PHOTO EDITOR andy abeyta NEWS EDITOR katie murphy FEATURES EDITOR brittany nguyen FASHION EDITOR brenna cleveland SPORTS EDITORS tess langseth & jessica lemieux VIEWPOINT EDITOR katie burger ADVERTISEMENT EDITOR dev devvrat PHOTOGRAPHERS austin dean, enrique de-la-cuesta STAFF WRITERS katie burger, raymond corral, teddi faller, emma johnson ADVISER nancy mayer Questions? Comments? Advertising? Email us: thspublications@ttsd.k12.or.us
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NEWS health reform 4 earthquakes 5 texting and driving 6
FEATURES 12 Tigard’s secrets 14 15 and pregnant
FASHION last minute prom tips 18 SPORTS prom through the ages 22 10 track state preview 11 school rivalries POPLIFE mastering ticketmaster 17 EDITORIALS 20 campus security 21 net neutrality Cover photo by Enrique-de-la-Cuesta
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You should care, too President Obama’s health plan will extend insurance to more Oregon teens
By Maris Schwarz When students graduate, they have many reasons to celebrate. A summer of few worries, excitement for the upcoming year and pride that they earned that diploma; this year they have another reason—they can stay on their parents health plan until they’re 26, thanks to the health reform bill that was voted into law on March 23. The reform will help the 117,000 Oregon children who are not covered by insurance now and extend insurance for the already insured kids until they are in their mid-twenties. In addition, no one will be denied insurance because of pre-existing health problems, according to the law. “The new law will help more people afford insurance and will help people who have been denied coverage because they have health problems. This will help a lot of people in Oregon,” said Nora Leibowitz, a worker at the Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research. Under the reform, tax credits to make insurance more affordable for low-to-moderate income citizens and their families will be available. PAGE 4 | May 14, 2010 | NEWS
“Tax credits are for people [who earn] up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level, which is currently $88,200 for a family of four,” said Leibowitz. Oregon has always been on the forefront of health reform in the United States, with government-funded and privately-funded plans such as the Oregon Health Plan and Healthy Kids. “It’s still too early to tell exactly what it [health reform] will mean to everyone,” said Margaret Stochosky, the nurse-practitioner at the school-based health clinic. “But care will be directed at wellness and prevention rather than illness and cure. The focus of healthcare has to change.” For middle-class families whose employers don’t offer insurance, there is also good news. Employers with 50 full-time workers (or the equivalent counting part-time workers) will have to cover them by January 1, 2014. If not, they will pay a fine. The health reform bill boasts lower premiums as well as more affordable plans, and will fund existing community health centers and possibly create new health centers with a budget of 12 billion dollars.
Not all agree with the planned changes though: “It’s just going to cost more money,” said junior Aaron Carson. For kids whose families can’t afford the costs of health care, Oregon already has a health plan available for young people without coverage called Healthy Kids and it’s in addition to Oregon Health Plans. Healthy Kids provides affordable insurance to all legal Oregon residents under the age of 18 and provides medical, dental, and vision care as well as prescription medicines and more. Still not able to afford this plan, Oregon families of four making less than $44,000 annually can receive a health plan free for one year, regardless if their income rises. Healthy Kids will still serve children even with the reform bill passing, but now many kids will be able to get on a plan that serves the rest of their family as well. “The government needs to step in because [health insurance] is not working,” said Carroll Dizney, an oncology nurse at OHSU. “Health insurance shouldn’t be a privilege, it should be a right.”
When the big one will hit, and will you be safe?
By Katie Murphy Co-Editor-In-Chief
quake from those fault lines rocked Olympia, Wa., in 2001, and the shaking was felt all the way in Tigard. With approximately 50 earthquakes on the planet each day, when will the next one shake Tigard High School? Even more pressing, will you be safe? Because Washington County’s soil is “stiff,” ground motion during a quake could be amplified. According to Phil Wentz, the district facilities manager, how safe you will be will depend
In the next 300 years, an earthquake as big as Haiti’s January quake will level buildings and cause a major tsunami to flood the Oregon coast. In fact, geologist Rob Witten told the Oregonian last year that Oregon has a 10 to 14 percent chance of a powerful earthquake and associated tsunami in the next 50 years. Fifty miles off the Oregon coast lies the Cascadia Subduction Zone where two tectonic plates collide deep inside the earth. As the Juan de Fuca Utah plate slides under April 15, 2010 Magnitude 4.9 the North American plate, the earth’s crust “sticks” rather than slides smoothly. Large stresses build and release in “deep” Baja California, Mexico earthquakes. April 4, 2010 The last earthMagnitude 7.2 quake from this subduction zone with a magnitude 8 or Haiti April 12, 2010 higher was 300 years Magnitude 7.0 ago and the accompanying tsunami destroyed much of the Maule, Chile February 27, 2010 Oregon coast. Magnitude 8.8 The most recent
on what part of the school you are in. Because the school is a mixture of wood, steel, and concrete frames, it’s hard to pinpoint the exact risk, Wentz added. In fact, a building evaluation has not been done. Engineers are costly. When the district had the opportunity to have a building inspected, Twality Middle school was chosen because it appeared to have the highest risk, said Wentz. While the severity of the risk is uncertain, it is always present. Just remember to duck, cover, and hold. Southern Qinghai, China April 13, 2010 Magnitude 6.9
Southeast of Taiwan April 26, 2010 Magnitude 6.5
Spain April 11, 2010 Magnitude 6.3
Northern Sumatra, Indonesia April 6, 2010 Magnitude 7.8
Solomon Islands April 11, 2010 Magnitude 6.8
Know the difference between earthquake myth and fact
Should you head for a doorway during an earthquake? No. The doorways in modern homes are just as weak or strong as any other part of the house, and a swinging door can injure you.
Can animals predict earthquakes?
Maybe. There is evidence of animals demonstrating strange behavior weeks to seconds before an earthquake, but consistent behavior and an answer to why are still unknown.
Can the ground open up during an earthquake?
Yes and no. Shallow crevasses can form from ground failures as a result of an earthquake, but the large fault to the center of the earth that is seen in many sci-fi flicks is impossible.
Has there been an increase in the number of earthquakes? And does this mean a “big one” is coming? Although there has been no significant increase in the amount of earthquakes, media coverage has increased awareness, and also paranoia. Population in areas with a high predicted chance of seismic activity is also rapidly increasing, putting more people at risk. An increase in earthquake activity, along with the lack thereof, does not mean a big one is going to hit. Periods of activity and wait are just natural. *According to U.S. Geological Survey and Pacific Northwest Seismic Network
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BRB: I’m driving Think twice before you send that life-altering (or possibly life-ending) text message Photo by Brittany Nguyen
By Brittany Nguyen Co-Editor-In-Chief
Teens think that they are able to focus on the phone on their lap and the road ahead of them. The deadly consequences say otherwise. Teens today live in a multi-tasking world where 24 hours in a day simply isn’t enough. And when they’re in a hurry, they can’t help pulling out their phone to make a call, send a text message or check their email as they’re speeding to their destination. Thanks to a new Oregon law, even if that quick text doesn’t cost them their life, it could cost them $142 in the form of a ticket. But even the fear of an empty wallet doesn’t stop people from doing texting and driving. In a recent survey of 50 THS student drivers, Hi Spots found that 66% percent admit to have sent a text message while driving at least once. 12% percent even openly confess that they do this often. That phone call or text message could result in ending the driver’s life and those around him. What makes this trend worse is that with new technology comes innovative touch screen phones which can significantly increase the amount of distraction. Whereas with a keypad, where one may not necessarily have to look at the screen as much, a touch screen phone requires more focus on the screen. This past year House bill 2377, which prohibits any person, regardless of age, to PAGE 6 | May 14, 2010 | NEWS
use a mobile device while driving a motor vehicle, was signed into law, and this is why. A National Security Council report, as seen on the Oprah Winfrey Show, shows that cell phone use accounts for about 1.6 million car crashes a year. That same episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show featured researcher David Strayer, who said that although drivers want to believe that they can multi-task while driving, they cannot. He has found that talking on a cell phone quadruples the risk of getting into an accident, which is equivalent to the risk when driving drunk. However, when text messaging, the risk is eight times as much. Alarmingly, 65% of THS teachers surveyed admitted to have used their cell phones after the new Oregon law. Thankfully, most students are aware of this danger, as 36% percent of the students were proud to say that it’s a rare occurrence. “I will only text someone when it’s urgent,” said senior Sidney Tan, who admits that he used to send texts while driving daily. “I have to have something to do at red lights. It’s pretty much the only time that I’ll text in
the car. If I’m on a road where there aren’t any cars in sight, I’ll do it then on some occasions, but it will most likely be at a red light. Sometimes intersections like on Pacific and Bull Mountain give me enough time to have an entire conversation before I’m driving again.” Senior Thomas St. Peter believes that drivers shouldn’t use the phone at all the entire time that they are in the driver’s seat: “I feel like it is unsafe and completely unnecessary. I’ll have the person in shotgun text for me if I need it, but not talking to your friend for an entire car ride won’t kill you.” So what is being done about this new trend? Oprah Winfrey has recently unveiled her “No Phone Zone” pact that has gotten millions of Americans, including celebrities, to sign a pledge to stop cell phone use and driving, according to her website. The high risks are not enough to stop teenagers from text messaging. Senior Phillip Kinsley believes that once a person gets used to it, the task becomes “do-able”, he says. “I feel like I’m a good enough driver to handle the distraction presented.”
Tattoo central
By Emma Johnson If you’re turning 18, you’re probably thinking about tats. In fact, 36 percent of 18 to 25-year-olds have at least one tattoo, according to a 2007 Pew Research Center survey. “I’m fascinated by tattoos,’’ said Aimee Bolton, a senior who designs tattoos. Getting a tattoo, Bolton said, is another way to express yourself with “your body as a canvas.” Drawing as long as she can remember, Bolton said she likes to create black and white tattoos because colors take away from the design. “It’s classic,” said Bolton, who takes from two days to a month to create one design. Her art form is thousands of years old, first used for religious reasons, cosmetics, or punishment,
Skin is the perfect canvas
depending on the culture. These days students have a variety of reasons for getting tattoos. Customers want to mark their rite of passage into adulthood, to express their individuality, to create body art or to memorialize someone special, said Joe Newsom, the owner of Skin City Tattoos and Body Piercing in Tigard. Bolton doesn’t yet have a tattoo because she can’t pick a design: “My mind changes so often I want to make sure it’s something I’m going to want forever,” Bolton said. She wants a tattoo that is smaller than her palm on the back of her neck, ankles, or on her back so that she can hide it if necessary. She doesn’t know how many tattoos she wants but she’s going to get one because she believes that “it is an expression of who you are as a person.”
Senior Rikki Nelson (left) got his $75 black and white tattoo at Black Hat Tattoo in Vancouver. He picked his design because he likes the Chinese culture.
Senior Allie Moss (above) went to Black Hole Body Piercing in Beaverton, Or. to get her $185 black and white tattoo. It represents her accomplishments and what she’s gone through. “No matter what happens there’s a light at the end of the tunnel,” she said. It’s also symbolic of a friend and family member. Senior Ian Perales (left) went to Skin City in Tigard, Or. to spend $250 on his black and white tattoo.
Nine rules before you get that tat 1. Check for license 2. Check for cleanliness 3. Check the cost 4. Choose the right colors- Light colors don’t show up on your
skin as well as dark colors because the pigment doesn’t hold the same way. 5. Needles- Tattoo artists use three common types of needles: one for outlining, one for shading, and one for coloring. 6. Take time- The amount of time that it takes to receive a tattoo is fully dependent on the placement and the complication of the design. Multi-colored tattoos take longer than the black and white ones.
7. Blood- Everyone bleeds when getting a tattoo, since needles
are poking through the skin, but the amount varies depending on the person. 8. Remove it- It can take one to 10 sessions at $250-$850 per session to remove a tattoo. Doctors use high-intensity laser beams, dermabrasion, which is like sanding your tattoo off, or cut it out and stitch the skin closed. 9. Vegan tattoos- Tattoo basics are all the same, but some ointments use animal products. Scapegoat, a Portland vegan tattoo shop, uses its own vegetable oils instead of glycerin, which contains fish oils. Photos by Andy Abyeta and Enrique De-La-Cuesta
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Quick News Tiger rocks pride
THS Auction
Money raised: $35,000 Attendees: 200 Items sold: 400 Who gets the proceeds: PSO,
Athletic Boosters, and Band Boosters “The auction was a shining example of the spirit and passion we have in this community,” Margie Yemoto-Greene said. “See you all at next year’s auction.” Photo by Austin Dean
By Ray Corral Tigard showed its pride in academic achievements last week. “I think it’s good they recognize the students academic achievements because it instills motivation,” said sophomore and 4.0 GPA award winner John Turzillo. The week-long event was a way for teachers to show their appreciation for their students’ achievements this year. Students were recognized and given awards for their high grades, academic improvement, attendance, and their great attitudes in class. “It was cool because not just the perfect students get to be recognized but also the students who show initiative,” said sophomore and class act award winner Megan King. Staff from all over the school were involved, including Sheila Kendall, Randy Rutschman, Denise Foote, Tori Alderman and Rachel Edwards. “I was excited to get the chance to celebrate our students achievements because we truly have amazing students here at THS,” said Tiger Pride advisor Connie Jolley. Monday was perfect attendance, Tuesday was striving for excellence and class act, Wednesday was 4.0 GPA and Thursday was most improved for the award categoPAGE 8 | May 14, 2010 | NEWS
ries. Awards were given to more than 700 students for their accomplishments, determination and dedication in those five categories. Students were served free food by the staff and given wristbands to represent their accomplishments throughout the week. “It was a little awkward but I felt like I was being appreciated,” said junior and most improved award winner Michael Flannigan. On May 7, an assembly was dedicated to students for their involvement in school academics, clubs and sports. Performances were made by the Robotics team, Narin Luangrath and Robert Till. Steve Naylor hosted an administrator, staff and student ‘Brain Bowl’. The game ended with administrators at a score of -400, teachers with 1 point and students winning with 1,500 points. As well as the other awards given to hundreds of students, three awards were given to seniors due to their dramatic change of attitude and success during their four years at Tigard High. Seniors Patsy Murgas, Nathan Vanzandt and Jose Gutierrez were given the ‘Turn Around’ award. “I thought it was exciting and I think it’s wonderful to acknowledge and congratulate students for their academic excellence,” said secretary Rachel Edwards.
DREAM Kids fufill their hopes at Durham By Jessie Holter
Every Monday and Thursday at Durham elementary you have an opportunity to help the DREAM team with math, writing and reading. DREAM stands for Durham Reading Enrichment And Math. This program is a choice for the students at Durham and is just “an added homework boost,” says Literacy Assistant Natalie Kirch. A 3rd grader from Durham says, “I really like being in the DREAM team and it’s fun too.” From 3:00-4:20 PM volunteers tutor 3rdth 5 graders in the Durham library. Currently there are 5-6 volunteers attending this event and looking for more. This is an opportunity to give to elementary kids what your school gave to you and the hours for volunteering can also go for senior seminar credit. “It’s a great way to help out the kids at Durham and it’s an awesome way to give to the community,” says Rachel Bond, one of the main volunteers for the DREAM team. For more information contact Durham at 503-431-4500.
IB English becomes IB Yoga break By Katie Burger
Photo by Andy Abeyta
Everyday between first and second period, students gather in the lower rotunda for their daily yoga routine. English teachers Kristi Latimer and Lori Townzen decided about a month ago to start doing yoga in the lower rotunda in the area surrounded by their classrooms. “We were encouraged to be out in the halls between classes, and thought that doing yoga would be fun,” said Townzen. Along with relieving stress, yoga is good for increasing strength, flexibility, and posture. Between four and ten students usually arrive to do yoga, which is made up of beginner stretches such as the Warrior and Tree poses. Although the yoga takes place between periods, leaving little time for socializing, students usually aren’t late to class because of it. The English teachers hope that the daily “Yoga in the Rotunda” continues until the end of the year, as do the crowd of calm students that surround them.
Fowler Woods to be preserved A new park will emerge soon
By Micah Lundstrom and Shayna Curtis
Next year the 43 acres behind Fowler will be saved from becoming another suburb. In a complicated financial maneuver, the Trust for Public Lands plans to buy the acreage from our school district and then sell it to the city with a total cost of $5.3 million. The deal means our district will have money to buy land to build schools while Tigard citizens will have one more place to play. The new park will be the second biggest in Tigard, just smaller than Cook Park. As the deal will be finalized in March of 2011, the city will maintain the forest so that the school as well as Tigard citizens will be able to use the forest on a daily basis. In addition, they will build a new baseball field to replace the two fields on the land. “It’s a hands- on -nature experience,” said Fowler Principal Shelley Corry, when asked about activities in the forest. “They will continue to restore and maintain the property,” said seventh grade science teacher Susan Manning, who has planted around 850 trees in the past eight years with her students through a coordinated effort with Clean Water Services. The school will continue to use the park as part of its curriculum even after the sale, she said. “The teachers at Fowler have been pretty supportive,” said Dennis Koellermeier, Tigard public works director and project manager
Photo by Andy Abeyta
of this purchase. While adults seem thrilled with the new park, only 10 percent of our students even knew about the purchase of the land and once informed none were happy about the swap, according to a Hi Spots Poll. “It’s just a perfect park area,” said Koellermeier. The city plans to make one good baseball field on the land, and keep the rest maintained how it is, so Fowler students can continue to access the woods said Koellermeier.
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Track state preview It’s all fun and games until warm ups are over
By Tess Langseth and Jessica Lemieux
It’s all fun and games until warm-ups are over- then the Tigers mean business. The track team wants to keep its undefeated ranking from last year and run it down to the state meet May 22-23 at the University of Oregon. Last year the boys’ placed 10th at state and the girls placed 8th. “In terms of the team, I think everyone is more focused on the goal of doing well in state, so things are much more serious than they were last year,” said junior Captain Kelsi Schaer. After four duel meets, the boys run undefeated while the girls’ record stands at 1-3 (losing a few close meets to injuries). “This year is a lot more serious,” said senior Captain Zac Schlachte, “Especially for those of us graduating- its our last year to put something great together at state.” With about 120 runners, and many of them returning members, Tigard hopes to place
high at districts and at state. Seniors Zac Schlachter and Jordan Latt are both promising competitors for this year’s state meet. Last year, Latt placed 4th in the 400 and 9th in the 200. Schlachter qualified for the 200 and the 400 meters, but only ran the 200 and placed 6th at the state meet. Both sprinters ran the 4x100 and the 4x400 along with seniors Ian McGetrick and Don Terry and junior Beau Hanson. The boys placed 6th in the 4x100 and 7th in the 4x400. Not only did they exceed at the state meet, but Latt, earlier this season, competed at the national track meet in Boston, Massachusetts. He ran the 400 and placed 12th and also the 200 and placed 23rd. “Nationals was great but I’m definitely working towards a state title –that’s what I’ve wanted since freshman year,” said Latt. “I think that if the events turn out in our favor, we’ll be contending for a state championship for sure.” Latt and Schlacter both intend to run throughout college, and while Latt plans to continue
sprinting, he is still undecided about where he wants to attend. Schlachter, who recently signed with Seattle University, is ready to graduate and start with his Seattle U team. “I’ve worked hard to get to the next level,” said Schlachter. “And I can’t wait to be a part of another team.” Strong runners are not the only thing taking the Tigers far. The team also boasts strong leadership skills through the upperclassmen, including seniors Ian McGetrick, Zac Schlachter, Kaleigh Morrison, Curtis Middleton, Brittany Critchfield, Jordan Latt and junior Kelsi Shaer. “The team is different this year because we have strong leadership coming from the upperclassmen, as well as a lot of newer athletes,” said Morrison. If their leadership pulls out, and injuries are recovered by state, the Tigers could be staring at a state victory. “If everyone is healthy,” said head coach Erik Smith, “I think the team has a very good chance at being one of the top three teams.”
Photo by Kristin Taylor
Know your rivals Your go-to guide for Tigard’s top competition By Teddi Faller
Every sports season there’s at least one game a week, so how do you know which game is a must-see? For football our rivals are Tualatin, but for volleyball the competition between Tigard and Newberg is much greater. To keep up on the sports scene at our school, here’s a run down of Tigard’s teams and their biggest competition.
Softball: Canby
“Because whenever we play them it’s a close game,” said sophomore Cynthia Schuh.
Forest Grove
“The game is back and forth the whole time,” said sophomore Jessica Lemieux. Date to remember: Varsity Softball OSAA State May 21
Baseball: Tualatin
“They are our rivals because the communities are rivals,” said Varsity Head Varsity Coach Tom Campbell. Date to remember: Varsity Baseball OSAA State May 21
Wrestling: McMinnville
“When we wrestle poorly we lose, but when we wrestle well we win,” said Varsity Head Coach Geoffrey Jarman.
Volleyball: Tualatin
“I named Tualatin our rival because they are a school on our district and most of the students know each other,” said Varsity Head Coach Robert Coelho.
Newberg
“Newberg has emerged as a team that we’ve battled with to compete for second place,” said Coelho.
Basketball: Tualatin
“We have tied for first place in league with Tualatin for the last three years,” said Varsity Girls’ Head Coach Steve Naylor.
Photo by Enrique-de-la-Cuesta
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TIGARD’S SECRETS
I have a secret...
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We asked THS to spill their secrets; here are some things they admitted.
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Storybook ‘love’ ends in reality By Shannon Malamphy They loved each other. They believed in their relationship. So they had sex for the first time. And she got pregnant. A week after freshman Leonor “Jackie” Guerrero told her boyfriend that she was pregnant, the Tualatin sophomore student told her that he didn’t want to be a teen father, and he broke up with her. “I thought he would be there for me, like he promised,” said Jackie, a petite student with shoulder-length hair and a heart-shaped face. Keeping her pregnancy to herself for a month, Jackie decided to let the doctor tell her mother the sad news when she went in to for her first prenatal check-up. “I couldn’t dare stand to see the look in my mother’s eyes,’’ she said, looking away as the doctor broke the news. “My mother began to cry. I felt ashamed, scared, and heart-broken because of the thought of disappointing my mother.” But her mother tears turned to strength by the time they got home. Her mother didn’t shame her young daughter. When Jackie took the transcript form from room to room at Tigard, getting her grades before beginning a program for pregnant teens at Durham, one of her teachers asked about her future. “I’m still going to college,” said Jackie, an A student, who listened
carefully in class and took pride in her schoolwork. “I just need to be somewhere that has a day care for my baby when it comes.” The baby is due June 21, 2010. Until then, Jackie said she has chosen to stay mostly at home. She does not like seeing judgmental eyes upon her rounded belly. It embarrasses her. Now, she goes to the mall to shop for her baby or stays at home watching TV. This spring she also turned 15. Traditionally, Hispanic families throw a coming-of-age party called a Quinceañera. “For my birthday, all I did was sit on my couch, watching TV,’’ Jackie said. “I was so excited for my party, and then I was heartbroken when it was cancelled.” She knows that her carefree teen years are gone, but Jackie isn’t looking back. She’s looking forward to being the best mother she can be. “I am mostly nervous for the delivery because I am doing a natural child birth. I know it will be the most painful thing ever,” said Jackie. Without any names set aside so far and no nursery set up yet, Jackie’s next two months will be preparing her and her mom for her child. Despite being too embarrassed to hang out with her friends and worried about childbirth, Jackie said she has no regrets about getting pregnant. “It is not my little girl’s fault. If I was brave enough to have sex in the first place, then I should be brave enough to be there and take care of her.”
Tigard-area pregnancies by the numbers According to Oregon Health Division
232: Total number of pregnancies between the age of 10 and 19 in zip codes 97223 and 97224. 74: Percent of 11th-graders in Washington County that say they are currently sexually active. 66: Percent of sexually active Washington County juniors who said they used condoms in their last sexual contact.
26: Percent of 11th graders who are currently abstinent. FEATURES | May 14, 2010 | PAGE 15
Portland confidential:
unique eats around the metropolitan area By Daryn Daniels
Potato Champion Where: Off of SE Hawthorne and 12th Ave. Founder: Mike McKinnon
Whiffles Fried Pies
Where: The corner of SE Hawthorne and 12th Ave. Founder: Gregg Abbott
Mike McKinnon, a previous pizza deliverer, security guard and music store employee, is now the founder and owner of Potato Champion, a French fries only food cart. Two years ago Mike found a way to turn his homemade project and unique knack into a fullfledged business. He believes the thing that draws people to Potato Champion is a combination of the late-night hours (12pm3am), the overall vibe and the food. Potato Champion brings just plain fries to the next level with its array of tasty sauces, the most popular of which are pesto mayo and rosemary truffle ketchup. Potato Champion is a delicious, quick and fantastic place to satisfy all your cravings at any time.
A collaboration between Gregg Abbott and his father, Whiffies Fried Pies is the result of experimenting with food and people’s likes. It is a part of an “outdoor food court” with an entirely new vibe and atmosphere. With hours 11am-3am, Whiffies caters to a variety of people, giving it a universal appeal; this is one of the things that Gregg finds attracts people to Whiffies. Offering different and unique pies daily - such as the barbeque beef brisket with mozzarella or the peanut butter cream with chocolate- Whiffies has caught the attention of many. Abbott’s philosophy has certainly paid off: “This is what I am going to do today; I don’t care if it breaks the rules.”
Kenny and Zuke’s Delicatessen
The Waffle Window
Where: The corner of SW Stark St. and 10th Ave. Founder: Ken Gordon
New York native Ken Gordon has gone traditional in a world of unique and out-there. Open now for two and a half years, Kenny and Zuke’s bakes their own bread, smokes their own meat and even makes their own pickles. Gordon says he believes it is the casual atmosphere, liveliness and cultural diversity that draws people to Kenny and Zuke’s. Offering a variety of Jewish eats such as knishes, kugel, pastrami reuben sandwiches and amazing macaroons, Kenny and Zuke’s Delicatessen is truly a magnificent eat. “I love it, I haven’t had a boring day in 35 years,”said Gordon.
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Where: The side wall of Bread and Ink Cafe on SE Haw thorne and 36th Ave.
Founder: Mary Fishback
A tiny blue window that holds the secret to an amazing waffle. Mary Fishback tried for an entire month before perfecting her recipe for Liège waffles (the Dutch version). The first secret she says is the pearl sugar, which instantly crystallizes when heated to form the crunchy, glazed, outer crust of the waffle. The second secret is the dough, which Mary uses instead of a batter. After perfecting her plain waffle, she then made up over one hundred different toppings, including the popular Three B’s (a waffle topped with brie, pepper bacon and basil, served with a side of peach jam). With around seven hundred waffles served on a typical Saturday you can see that The Waffle Window is a high-demand, diamond-in-the-ruff you won’t want to miss out on.
Mastering Ticketmaster Get those hot concert tickets by following these simple steps
By Teddi Faller A lot of hot concerts are coming to town this summer and the tickets are going fast. Making Ticketmaster your best friend for this year’s concert season is vital. With stars like Rihanna and Lady Gaga coming to town, the ticket rush is going to be bigger than ever. Knowing the ins and outs of Ticketmaster will help the hunt for the best shows, seats, and bargains. The first step to getting tickets is knowing when they go on sale. Ticketmaster is allowed to put certain shows online for presale, meaning fan club members get a chance at tickets before everyone else. Specific groups, such as fan clubs, will get a password required for the pre-sale tickets, which do not come through Ticketmaster. Catherine Griffith, a Ticketmaster user
for 22 years, uses another Ticketmaster tool to let her know when certain shows are coming to town as soon as they are announced: “Alert list is used by signing up and Ticketmaster sends you an email when the person you want to see in concert is coming to town.” Once the concert tickets are on sale, another factor in getting them is the price. Tickets can range in price from as little as $30 to as much as $300. Sometimes buying tickets earlier can help with the price, but it mostly stays the same. Ticketmaster isn’t in charge of ticket prices. If a ticket buyer is willing to pay more, they can get great seats and VIP services when they pay for a ticket package. Although some packages cost more, they come with backstage access and/or other fun VIP services for the ticket holder.
“When a popular event goes on sale there are literally hundreds and sometimes thousands of customers simultaneously attempting to purchase tickets across all distribution channels,” reads Ticketmaster.com. After a show has been sold out, there are still ways to get tickets. Ticketmaster may release more or “find accounts that are over the ticket limit, need payment or do not have the correct billing address,” meaning you can still get tickets to a sold-out show. Mastering the Ticketmaster will help make sure that you aren’t left out of all the summer fun this concert season. Going online to Ticketmaster.com, calling 800-745-3000, or by going to your local ticket vendor will ensure you get the most out of the summer concerts. POPLIFE | May 14, 2010 | PAGE 17
Last minute prom fixes Look your best for your Night in Bel Air
Dress fixings
If you need a last minute repair, you can go in without scheduling and have alterations fix what you need. Depending on how busy it is, the time for repairing will vary. If it’s not busy, then it will only take from an hour to half a day to fix. If you get a rip in your dress, you can swing by alterations and see if they can fix it, and if not, then you can check if your exact dress is in stock where you bought it, so you can swap it for another one before the dance. If you are having problems keeping your dress up in the chest area, there are dresses with built in rubber material in the chest to help keep the dress up. If not then you can try double sided tape or special skin tape to attach to the top of your dress. You can get your dress altered at most stores where you purchase your dress
If your heel breaks last minute there is a repair guide you can pick up at the store you bought them at. If that isn’t effective then you can bring in the shoe for last minute help for a minor fixing. It is not necessary to polish satin or patent leather heels because they already have a natural shine, but for other materials like leather, polish will give your heel a clean and nice look for the dance. For guys it is necessary to polish your shoes. Dress shoes for men can get scuffed up easily so it is necessary to buff them to give them a more professional look. If you buy shoes from the downtown Nordstrom’s location they will polish your shoes for you. Otherwise run to the drugstore for last minute polish. PAGE 18 | May 14, 2010 | FASHION
Hair, hair, style it right For a last minute hair fix, after showering use mousse, blow dry your hair upside down and tease it at the roots. This will give your hair volume and make it look full and beautiful. It’s not as much the body type as it is the dress that determines one’s hair-style. If you have a silky, more elegant dress, a light and elegant updo would be appropriate. But if you are wearing a more updated type of dress, then a creative hairstyle would be best. Also, hair accessories on headbands and are a new trend, including feathers, jewels, etc. Products that work best are mousses to add texture to thin hair, hair spray to keep your hair looking sleek and well put together, and root boost hair product to give hair extra volume. If it is raining or your hair is getting frizzy a simple scarf or wrap is a cute alternative to an umbrella or jacket. You can find high fashion scarves in the hosiery department. For last minute hair help with no appointments needed, Gigi hair salon outside of Nordstrom in the Washington Square Mall is a great place to go. Many drugstores carry small cans of hair spray you can carry in your purse for touch-ups during prom.
Any time, any night Nails
Natural looking nails are in style right now. Try acrylic nails with a layer of light pink polish over them to give them a natural look There are many nail places that take walk-ins, no appointments needed. For these salons you can just pop in and get a chip or break fixed for a small fee, or even for free!
Eyes
dont forget your... Face To get rid of a last minute zit, use cover-up that
One trend for eye make up that is very simple and popular is the smoky eye. You can achieve this look by putting a thick line of eyeliner along your lid, then smear it in. Then use an eye shadow and blend it with the eyeliner to get a nice smoky looking eye. If your dress is more colorful, then it is recommended to use a darker color like black or gray. If your dress is darker and not very bright, use a colorful and fun color eye shadow and liner.
matches your skin tone. Dab some on your fingertip and tap and blend it around the part of the face that is breaking out. A couple of days before the Prom it is recommended to purchase a spa treatment from Sephora to prevent breakouts. At Sephora, experts will teach you how to do your make-up. You’ll not only learn how to get the perfect look for prom, but for the future as well.
Lips
One rule to abide by is to not have your lips and eyes compete. If your eyes draw a lot of attention and are very bright, use a more subtle lip color. If you have more appealing lips, use a simple eye color. Be sure to carry lip-gloss and face powder with you to the dance. Your eyes should hold up but your lips and face will most likely need touch ups throughout the dance.
By Brenna Cleveland FASHION | May 14, 2010 | PAGE 19
You’re being watched Camera eyes watch as you walk to class and catch intruders after hours
Photo by Andy Abeyta
By Ashton Babcock Beyond the watchful eyes of teachers and administrators, electronic eyes watch wherever you go. These eyes are the lenses of 14 cameras, 11 positioned throughout the school to create maximum security. Three more scan the grounds. “We use them to solve crimes,” said Stace Shillitto, campus security supervisor. “But we still see some really over-the-top P.D.A. sometimes.” Cameras provide additional “eyes” since staff can’t be everywhere all the time. Most parents and students don’t have a problem with the extra security eyes. “I didn’t have a problem with it as a student, and now as a parent I definitely don’t,” said Juniper Mules. “My opinion on them has PAGE 20 | May 14, 2010 | VIEWPOINT
always been as long as you’re doing what you’re supposed to do, what difference does it make? Teachers can’t be everywhere at once and questionable things can happen in nooks and crannies of a school hallway.” Sophomore Max Raye agrees: “If you’re not doing anything wrong, then why should you have a problem with them?” Not everyone thinks these cameras are such a good idea, however. Some students see them as an invasion of privacy. “I just don’t think there’s a point,” said sophomore Nolen Austin. “If someone’s doing something wrong, you’re going to hear the screams of surrounding girls faster than you can catch them on a tiny little blurry,screen. Plus, they don’t even have cameras in the bathrooms, which is where most of this stuff happens.”
In most states, it is legal to record, film, broadcast, or amplify any moment with the consent of all involved. As far as surveillance or eavesdropping goes, it is legal in the United States only if an audio track is not included. Some states have created their own laws. For example, Maryland passed a law that bans the use of cameras where the subject or subjects have “an expectation of privacy,” such as bathrooms or dressing rooms. Oregon has no such law, but our school does not have cameras in classes, bathrooms, or locker rooms, and Shillitto said that is to protect privacy. “Cameras are for student safety,” Shillito said. “They are not Big Brother. They are there to protect kids.”
Illustration by Elaine Akamian
The net doesn’t belong to you Think the internet is free? Think again
By Katie Burger Editorial Editor
When I log into Facebook or search something on Google, I don’t even think. I take my right to use any website for granted, as do most teenagers. If I’m looking up foreign clothing companies or using an instant messenger client, I expect each and every page I open to load quickly and to be fully accessible. That is my right, after all. Or maybe not. On April 6, a federal court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) cannot require Internet providers such as Comcast or AT&T to give equal treatment to all websites and Internet traffic. This means if a company decides a website takes clients away from their services, they can cause the website to load badly, if at all, or they can charge their clients extra money to use it. For instance, companies that also provide phone service could potentially block online communication services,
such as Skype, because they take away from cell phone usage. In fact, Comcast has already gone this route. In 2007, the company interfered with the website BitTorrent, blocking the website from their customers. The FCC banned Comcast from doing this, but Comcast fought back, claiming that there was no rule or policy that made its actions illegal. And now courts have ruled in favor of Comcast, and in favor of giving the Internet away to giant corporations. In the midst of this is a movement called “Net Neutrality.” Savetheinternet.com calls Net Neutrality “the guiding principle that preserves the free and open Internet.” Basically, it is the idea that companies such as Comcast don’t have the right to restrict Internet access from its customers. When I first heard of Net Neutrality a few years ago, I didn’t think much of it. After all, why would someone keep me from websites? But now this issue is real, and we the people, the teenagers, have the power to
stop this corporate takeover of our Internet. Maybe you’re still the way I was, wondering how this ruling affects you. Imagine this: You’ve just started your own business. And to get the word out, you start up a website. Nothing fancy, just something that will show up on search engines and hopefully will get you some customers. That is, until a big Internet provider shows up and tells you that unless you pay a ridiculously high fee, your website will not show up for their customers. Now you have a decision: either pay their fee that you can barely afford, and not be able to support your business, or lose millions of potential clients. Needless to say, neither of those options is good. By going to http://www.savetheinternet. com/ and clicking on their “Act Now!” link, you can sign an online petition, email Congress, and share your stories about why the Internet needs to be free. For once, we can actually stop this. Let’s work together to keep the Internet, the one truly free place, free forever. VIEWPOINT | May 14, 2010 | PAGE 21
Prom through the ages A look back on half a century of proms
Fashion and themes may have changed over the years, yet the tradtion of prom has lived strong these past 50 years at Tigard High School. Take a journey back in time as we show you a glimpse of life in the past through old THS yearbooks.
1951 The prom court, along with the student body president, pose for a photo.
1960
Students dance the night away in ‘60.
1970 Queen Elizabeth Eggert and her escort Tom Hatch attend the prom of ‘70. The theme “A Time for Us” was inspired by the new motion picture “Romeo and Juliet” and was located in the school cafeteria. PAGE 22 | May 14, 2010 | POPLIFE
2000 The new millenium kicked off with “Once Upon a Time” at Oaks Park.
1990
The prom court and two students attend an “Evening of Enchantment” at the Melody Lane Ballroom.
The prom court poses for “Dreams of Springtime”
1980
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Junior Hasan Abualhaj plays his cello every morning.
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