Tri-Color Times 2013-11

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November 2013 LVI-3

Fox 13 comes to Granger High for ‘Cool School’

By Samantha Lopez GRANGER High was picked for ‘Fox 13 Cool School of the Week.’ Many Granger students attended cool school at 6:00 a.m. and showed school spirit.

Granger has had a stigma attached to its name for the past decade, but this gave Lancers the opportunity to change people’s thoughts on Granger High.

Big Buddha came to experience what it would be like to be a true Lancer. He watched the Excaliburs perform, played basketball with one of the boys, took a sneak peek of Peter Pan and toured the brand new school.

Makol Mawien (11) showed how much potential Granger High boys basketball has this sea-

son when he balled up against Big Buddha.

“Big Buddha played dirty with Makol,” Craig Gordon (12) said. “[Mawien] took it easy on him, and could have done much more with him but did not,” Moses Corrales (12) said.

Fox 13 arrived bright and early and stayed through first period to really get a feel for what Granger High has to offer. They toured the best parts of Granger and showed Fox 13 viewers how Granger is so amazing and spirited.

The administration gave students some incentive to come to school early by offering chocolate donuts to all who attended. “They were very good and chocolaty.

The sprinkles were the best part

of the doughnut,” Austin Malichanh (9) said.

They also offered a ‘4’ in citizenship if the students came out to support Granger High at 6:00 a.m. Many students used that to their advantage. In fact, Granger students had no reason not to come: they improved their citizenship grades, ate free doughnuts and appeared on television.

“I wanted to be on the news and also wanted to help rise my citizenship,” Craig Gordon (12) said. “It was a win-win situation for me.”

The SBOs did a good job presenting both themselves and Granger High School. They made Fox 13 viewers see how good Granger students really are and what a

good administration they have.

“Us SBOs are like family. We have each other’s back and we were excited to hear that we were picked for ‘Fox 13 Cool School of the Week,’ ” Bianca Gomez (12) said.

Not only are the SBOs like family but Granger students showed Fox 13 and everyone watching how much spirit Granger Lancers truly have.

The turnout for ‘Cool School of the Week’ was better than expected. This gave Granger a better reputation and changed the way the community thinks about Granger High and its students.

The entire valley now knows how West Valley City and Granger High are improving.

Lancer girls basketball never stops

By Summer Judd IT’S TIME to put the new basketball courts, hoops and basketballs to use. That’s right, it’s basketball season.

From the first day of school up until now, the Grangers girls basketball players have been preparing for the season by running and lifting during an athletics class.

The Lady Lancers are stronger and faster then ever.

“I’m so excited for the season and to be back on the court with my teammates.” Returning pointguard starter Jessica Matheson (11) said. “We’re going to be such a fast team.”

With as many laps as the Lady Lancers have been running, Matheson said she can’t wait to hear someone shout, “Baseline!”

Hearing ‘baseline’ can either be good or bad for the team.

Granger’ region welcomed two new schools this year: Cottonwood and Hillcrest. Viewmont and Kearns will no longer play Granger during the season.

“I think Taylorsville will be our hardest competition this year,” Rachel Taliulu (11) said.

Having lost by one point last year -- a free throw -- the girls are out to get that ‘W’ back from Taylorsville.

Every player has goals for themselves and knows whom their hardest player will be to face.

“This year, my goals are to dunk, not fall on the ground and have [zero] hospital trips.” Kelsie Morandy (12) said. Sarcasm aside, Morandy’s real goals are to play

her hardest against Taylorsville’s Mattie Evensen and Hunter’s Tess Matagi. “They’re both great, and playing against them will make me work harder,” Morandy said.

Head coach Cousins had a lot to say about this year’s team and region. With how hard he has made the girls work in athletics, he thinks they will have a faster style of play. Just from athletics training, he has noticed the girls become united, making them a stronger team.

“We have a very balanced region this year. On any given night, anyone can beat anyone. Five of the six teams went to playoffs last year,” coach Cousins said. “With as balanced as our region is, I want to average about 50 points a game, defend our home court and

have 12 or more wins; that guarantees a winning record.”

Granger received many transfer students this year including athletes. Sae Siliga (10) transferred from Kearns and is new to the girls basketball team.

“I didn’t like Kearns,” Siliga said. “I’m excited to play and get more experience this year with Granger.”

There is so much talent this year.

There’s less height, but there is a lot of speed on the team.

Granger’s girls basketball team hopes to be the most successful team at Granger. Come out and support the Lady Lancers. Their first game of the season is at home on November 26 against Cyprus.

Cheer them on as they start their journey to a successful season.

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VOL. LVI Issue 3

November 2013, page 2

Lancers split between iPhone and Android

By April Cabrera STUDENTS here at Granger want the best phone they can have however, the cost and even the quality is a risk for finding the perfect phone.

Androids and iPhones are very different types of smart phones.

That is why people, especially teens, can’t decide on what phone to get. “I think the iPhone is good because it allows you to use WiFi anywhere that’s a hotspot,” Rachel Palmer (9) said.

Now she thinks the iPhones would be a perfect phone for her however, another student said the opposite, “Androids are the best phone because the iPhones break easier,” Hector Prieto (11) said.

There’s a battle between these two different phones, but popular phones. iPhones are smaller, and they’re easier to use then an Android phone; iPhones are a simple easy smartphone. Also the majority of teens these days listen to music on their iPhones because the iPhones have a radio built into the phone called iTunes radio.

On the other hand, Androids have the ability for people to customize their phone anyway they like. For kids who want a bigscreen phone, Android has that option. A big screen can come in handy for watching videos on a big screen, taking photos or even reading books on the Android. “iPhone is better -- it has more applications, I love everything about it, the color and quality,” Oscar Martinez (10) said. He loves the iPhone, and he not only likes the iPhone just because of the color and the way it’s shaped.

The quality of the iPhone is what he likes.

Other students feel differently.

“In a way, [iPhones] are just fragile and their warranty sucks,” Dakota Silva (9) said. “If I had a chance to switch my phone for an Android I would, I’ve always liked Androids better than iPhones,” he said.

Android and iPhone have very different devices. However, getting something different is a good thing when trying a new phone.

Among the different students here at Granger High, both Android and iPhone have lots of fans. iPhones and Androids have an equal amount of good and bad comments. Some students like the iPhone and others like Android.

Flirtatious college guys, cheerleaders and ghosts

By Taylor Molis HIGH SCHOOL takes up a lot of a student’s time. But somehow, many students manage to find time to have a job on the side and still get good grades. Especially here at Granger, there are lots of Lancers with exciting jobs.

Many students find their way to Harmons, Fresh Market or many other grocery stores. Others manage to be employed by their former elementary schools as sweepers, while a few students end up at a local restaurants or cafés.

Then there are some who have very unique jobs.

Bradon Coleman (12) works at the Salt Lake airport. In West Valley, you can usually look up at the sky every few minutes and find a plane coming in or out of the airport; it is literally one of the biggest connections from Utah to the outside world.

“My job is great. It’s pretty awesome that I get the chance to talk to people from all around the world,” Coleman said. “I push wheelchairs for people like a boss, and some of them have really interesting stories.”

He has been working there for just about a year, but there is one time of the year that he looks forward to especially, “There’s this big cheerleading thing in California every year, and when all the cheerleaders are coming

through...man, it’s like the migration of greatness.”

Traveling across the country can be a difficult task, but sometimes it’s not as difficult as guiding others through a packed restaurant.

of guys really like me,” Ward said, “A 22-year-old college guy once asked me for my number.”

Perhaps all this attention distracts her sometimes, “I break dishes all the time, and my co-workers

Jonathon Bown doesn’t let a few ghosts stop him from working at the Megaplex.

That’s Lily Ward’s (12) job at Winger’s as a hostess.

“It can be difficult some times,” she said. “But I love it. I have great management, and my coworkers are friendly. Cleaning tables is fun, too.”

Ward has enough attention from boys at school, but it doesn’t stop when she leaves Granger. “A lot

laugh at me, but it’s all good because they do, too.”

Not many high school students work at restaurants, usually it is people in college.

Many Lancers work at Valley Fair Mall, especially at the Megaplex. But Lancers soon could be leaving the Megaplex, as stories of it being haunted are beginning

to surface.

Jonathan Bown (11) has firsthand experience. “I’ve worked at Megaplex for nine months now. I love it. We are all one big happy family, and we get discounts on movies and stuff. But weird stuff has happened, especially recently.

My friend Miranda and I were cleaning the upstairs rest rooms that no one really goes to. All we had to really do was clean the mirrors, but as we were leaving a toilet flushed by itself,” he said.

“We booked it out of there,” Bown said. “But we forgot the mop, and it took like ten minutes for us to work up the courage to go back and get it.” These strange occurrences didn’t stop there, as Bown continued: “Our walkie-talkies would go off randomly, but nobody would be speaking, it was just really loud static.”

Other Lancers added to this.

Corin Hansen (11) has only been working there for a week, and she has heard plenty of weird stuff. “My managers say that they feel weird, uneasy stuff in the projector rooms, and once a door closed by itself on them.”

Perhaps the Megaplex is haunted, or maybe it’s all in the employees’ heads. Whether it is or not, the students enjoy working there.

There’s no debate: Lancers ready to compete

By Kelly Sanmiguel DEBATE is normally understood as a heated argument between two different people about a certain topic. Presidential debates have guided this belief, yet it’s only half right. In high school, debate includes several speech events: prose-poetry, dramatic interpretation, humorous interpretation, extemporaneous speaking, impromptu, and original oratory just to name a few.

“Debate is the ability to speak and communicate thoughts,” Dr. Tuckness said. He is one of many new additions to Granger High’s faculty. Formerly a teacher at Cottonwood, Dr. Tuckness not only teaches two debate classes but he also teaches a concurrent enrollment class to seniors.

Granger has had a debate de-

partment but it hasn’t been as active in competing over the years.

However that hasn’t stopped students from being interested in the class. “I’ve been in the debate club; [that’s what got me interested],” Kyree Gardner (11) said.

Lancers participate in this class for many reasons. “I need to work on public speaking skills,” Megan Allen (11) said. Other reasons include previous experience in debate or the need to find a class to fill up a schedule.

School may have started only two months ago, but much learning has been done within that time. “I’ve learned quite a bit already, it’s made speaking in front of other classes less intimidating,” Allen said.

Speaking is one of the most important elements of debate, but it

isn’t the only. “There’s a lot more to it than just talking,” Allen said.

“Memorization, voice projection, organization and common knowledge are all key elements.”

One other element that plays a huge role: self-confidence. “[The focus of debate] is to give students self-awareness to be able to apply for jobs and be self-comfortable,” Dr. Tuckness said.

Not every event is one-on-one with a judge, many of them are done in front of other debate kids from other schools, and it can be a nerve-wracking situation.

“I learned not to be shy” Izack Schnoor (11) said.

Competition is pretty much what debate is based on. “People who are looking to compete should join,” Dr. Tuckness said.

Schools all over the U.S. take part

in big debate tournaments. Along with there being many national tournaments, there are many local tournaments.

Granger is set to hold its very own novice tournament the first week of December. “I’m nervous but excited,” Allen said.

Although being nervous isn’t a problem for every debate student.

“When I think of competitions, I think of having fun and winning.

I’m confident about it,” Scnhoor said.

Along with many other expectations for excellence that Granger has now, the debate department has its own.

And the students participating are ready to take the debate scene in Utah by storm. “I’m ready to win another debate trophy,” said Schnoor.

Lancers’ explain their favorite makeup brands

By Victoria Espinoza GIRLS wear makeup to enhance their beauty. It can make their eyes appear larger, or their lips look bigger, and their cheekbones more prominent.

Makeup makes girls feel prettier and more confident. It helps boost their self-esteem to make them feel better about themselves.

Sometimes it takes a lot longer for some girls than others. It depends on how well they want it to turn out or how much makeup they want to wear.

Girls have different opinions about the different brands that they use. Some girls like brands that stay on longer or even brands that are waterproof. Some like brighter colors and some like lighter colors. Some girls prefer

liquid eyeliner or eyeliner pencils.

“I like to use L’Oreal because it stays on the longest. I like to fill in my eyebrows because if I don’t, it makes it look crappy or spotty. It makes me look prettier.

My essential needs are my eyebrows or something on my eyes like eye shadow,” Andrea Montes (10) said.

Girls usually prefer a softer look to a more exotic look because it looks more natural than the dramatic look.

Some girls can take a lot of time on their makeup because they don’t want to feel rushed and they don’t want it to look bad. If they’re going for a more natural look, it will take less time to get ready.

“My favorite brand is Maybelline because it’s cheaper. It takes about an hour to do my makeup, because I like to take my time to do it. My essential need is mascara, and I like a softer look,” Maleini Tanaki (10) said.

Not all girls take as long as others. They can just put on their essential needs and be done in a few minutes depending on how much makeup they’re going to wear.

“I like to use L’Oreal because it lasts longer. I do a softer look because it looks better on me. It takes me about five minutes for me to do my makeup. Makeup makes me feel prettier. My essential needs are base, mascara, and eyebrows,” Kaylie Keeling (9) said.

Some girls prefer shading in

their eyebrows because it looks a lot better on them or they just feel like it looks prettier. Some people like thinner or thicker eyebrows, so shading in their eyebrows makes them capable of doing that. They may also like shading in their eyebrows because they can give their eyebrows more shape to them.

“I like to use e.l.f. and May-

belline because those work really good and last longer. I like a softer look. My essential needs are mascara and eyeliner. It could take me up to thirty minutes to do my makeup,” Krista Ngo (9) said.

Makeup can be important to many girls in a lot of ways. It can boost their self-esteem and make them feel more confident.

Maleini Tanaki can spend an hour getting her makeup just right.

November 2013, page 3

VOL. LVI Issue 3

Granger’s heroic police officer is back in his home

By Yohnathan Rivas OFFICER Randall was a very well known person inside Granger High School. Every teacher knew him because he was such a reliable police officer. Many students met Randall because he was always patrolling our halls or watching out for students to help keep them safe and protected.

“Officer Randall was a good cop, and Granger is his home,” Eddie Lopez (12) said.

Lopez looked at Randall as a fair cop. “He always gave people options and was never strict and said you had to do this or that; he gave you an option, either “A” or “B” etc,” he said.

“Officer Randall reminds me a lot of our new cop Ricky. Randall does excellent jobs here at Granger, but our police officers do the same. He has helped our school in many situations,” Lopez said.

Although officer Randall retired in 2012, Lopez is glad Randall is back because he can help our police officers. “He serves and protects our community the way he should. He was an honest person,” Lopez said.

“Randall was a very fast police officer,” Lopez said.

“I have seen officer Randall a lot at this school. To be honest it wasn’t that bad after he left. People say they feel safer with him back, but I just feel the same,” Joshua Plattner (12) said.

Plattner has seen officer Randall shoot a student with a TASER. “It was an intense moment when he shot him, but I don’t think that the

student deserved it. But if he did it, [officer Randall] obviously had a reason,” Plattner said.

“Officer Randall runs really fast!” Plattner was walking out of school from the old building and he saw officer Randall running down to the parking lot to stop juveniles who were trespassing. “I like officer Randall. He is a really cool police officer. He has helped me in situations where I needed an understanding officer,” Dathan Jack (11) said.

Jack has seen officer Randall around school grounds and he was surprised to see him. Jack first thought that he was just visiting, but then he noticed Randall in the school more often. “I like that officer Randall is back,” he said.

“Officer Randall does a good job. He keeps the school clean and keeps it safe. He keeps the students from vandalizing the Granger walls, floors etc,” Brian Saldana (12) said.

“I see Randall as a regular cop, to me he is no hero. He is just a person with a badge and the same rights as all of us. He can do more things, but he is human just like everybody else. If he deserved the “Hero Award” then he must have done something amazing to earn it,” Saldana said.

“The only thing I do not like about Randall is the way he guides traffic after school, because when I leave the student parking lot, I need to turn left. He makes me turn right, and it just bothers me, because I do not like

making u-turns,” Saldana said.

“He does his job, and he protects the people here. He is always fair to everybody. Randall would show us all the respect we deserve. I saw him run down the street last year, and he runs super fast! I also like the way he works here at our school,” Alavaro Gonzalez (11) said.

“When Randall retired as our Granger detective, I wished he would come back to our school.

I really like officer Randall. He is an excellent officer, a kind hearted man and just a really great person,” Ms. Reese said.

Ms. Reese had the opportunity to meet officer Randall because she was the ‘youth in custody’ teacher at Granger. She spent lots of time with officer Randall.

“I do see officer Randall as a hero for Granger High School. He is a role model to me and to many students and teachers. He has great values that this world needs these days. He is very fair with everybody, he has even temperament, and is a very patient man.

Officer Randall is down to earth,” Ms. Reese said.

“Officer Randall is a wonderful person. I feel so much safer now that he is back,” Ms. Brown said.

She loves the way officer Randall works here at Granger because he knows the routine, he knows the people and most of all he does a wonderful job.

“When I think of officer Randall, the first thing I think of is his integrity. I rarely see him overwhelmed with excitement,” Ms.

Thanksgiving means family and food

By Misty Garlick LANCERS celebrate Thanksgiving in many different ways.

From good memories to bad -Lancers love Thanksgiving because it is a time for family and food. It’s a holiday made just for sitting around while eating lots of food and having great conversations.

“Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday,” Wahkoowah Bia (12) said. Bia goes to his grandmother’s house every year for Thanksgiving and eats her homemade blueberry pie. He’s done this as long as he can remember. “My favorite memory is when my grandma was cooking the turkey and she slipped.

The turkey went flying! It hit my cousin in the head!”

Bia’s worst memory happened when he was twelve. His grandmother’s stove stopped working, and he and his family had to go to his mother’s house.

“Sadly, the turkey was too big and wouldn’t fit in the oven, so we had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches instead,” he said.

Jordan Mortensen (11) always looks forward to spending time with his family and eating food. “Our first year we went to Colorado. That was my favorite memory because it was the only time I have ever saw my family so happy, which was cool because so many people are struggling nowadays. It’s cool see how strong and supportive

they can be,” Mortensen said.

Thanksgiving started in 1621 when several pilgrims and many Native Americans celebrated the colony’s first successful harvest.

And it has been a loved tradition ever since. It takes place on the

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fourth Thursday in November.

Chauntel Lee (12) loves cherry pie because it’s so sweet and yummy. Lee and her family go to her grandmother’s house every year

for Thanksgiving. “I always fall asleep after eating all the yummy food. I feel like I can sleep forever! I love Thanksgiving. I remember one year my mom was, you know ‘whooooo’ and started talking to the wall because nobody would listen to her. It was so funny!” Lee said. Her favorite tradition is the breaking of the wishbone, because every time she plays, she wins.

Although Thanksgiving is a North American holiday, the tradition comes from Europe. It is more than a thousand years old and is said to bring luck!

Lancers should try breaking the wishbone to see what happens.

For some, Lancers it’s about spending time with family.

Morgan Hancock (12) loves spending quality time with family. “We don’t always get to spend time together, so it is really nice when we get to see each other,” Hancock said.

She goes to her Uncle’s house every year for Thanksgiving and watches her little cousins put on a Thanksgiving show.

“It’s always really fun and it is one of the best parts of our Thanksgiving.”

In the end, Thanksgiving is a holiday that some love and will cherish forever. It is a holiday that has been around for centuries and will be around for even more to come.

Thanksgiving facts from the wikipedia.com website.

Officer Randall returned to Granger High after retiring in 2012.

Brown said.

Ms. Brown loves that he is back.

She thinks he is a heroic example for all of us. “He stands in harm’s way. He protects us all here at Granger,” Ms. Brown said.

“Officer Randall is one of the best police officers that I know.

He is fair and super-qualified. Officer Randall listens really well,” Ms. Robinson said.

When she thinks of Randall the

first thing she thinks of just wants to give him big hug. When Ms. Robinson started here at Granger, officer Randall was a police officer. Robinson remembered him because of his smile, his patience and because he would show that he really cares.

Ms. Robinson thinks of officer Randall as a hero to this day because of the amazing work he has done for our school.

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November 2013, page 4

VOL. LVI Issue 3

Black Friday’s almost here

By Lyndsey Xa NOVEMBER is filled with festivities with Thanksgiving coming up, but while some people are getting ready for the holidays, others are getting ready for Black Friday.

It is the day after Thanksgiving, where basically everything goes on sale. Stores open up at outrageous times and prices get slashed.

It has became a tradition for some people to eat Thanksgiving dinner, take a power nap, and go out and wait in line at malls and stores like: Walmart, Target, Best Buy to open up their doors.

For those lucky enough to be the first few in line, the store usually rewards them with things like gift cards, gift bags, etc. Things get pretty hectic before they even step foot into the store. “The last time I went to Black Friday shopping, the line was a block long,” Nathan Hubner (12) said.

A block-long line at a store

doesn’t seem too long when compared to places like Best Buy, where people set up tents and camped out for days before the Black Friday sales. They even missed Thanksgiving dinners.

“Big flat screen TV’s go down from $1000 to a couple hundred, I see why people get crazy,” Daisy Guiterrez (12) said.

With almost every store opening up at midnight, the choices of places to go are endless. “I’m going to Target because it’s like Walmart for the middle class,” Colton Smith (12) said. “There are nice, classy things for poor people.”

Vivian Nguyen (12) is planning to go to Fashion Place mall this year. “I want to get a new laptop and maybe a new flat screen,” she said.

Some people go merely for the experience of Black Friday. “I go for the mosh pits that break out,” MJ Singh (12) said, “I just dive through everyone and every-

thing.”

There are people that try to hit every shopping location to find the best deals. “I’m planning on going to Valley Fair, Gateway, and Fashion Place,” Mr. Cooper said. “I enjoy the experience that Black Friday brings to me.”

“One year I had a stand off with someone over a hoodie, but just when I thought I had it, but it was stolen away by a little old grandma,” he said.

Crazy fights have broken out in the midst of Black Friday, people have been trampled to death just for good deals. “I’ve seen people jump over other people to get something,” Serena Reyes (12) said.

Even after a holiday where they are supposed to give thanks and appreciate what they have, some people forget all aspects about the holiday in their rush for deals.

“This lady ripped a shirt out of another person’s hand,” Alma Mancera (12) said.

Daisy Guiterrez loves the deals on Black Friday that bring out big crowds.

Volleyball takes trip to state

The volleyball girls made Ms. Mills proud by earning a ticket to state.

By Marisol Torres ALL THE dedication and hard work the volleyball girls put into every practice and every game paid off. The girls qualified for state this year, being able to present a new reputation for Granger High. The girls went to go play at Utah Valley University on November 8.

The captains made sure that every girl was dedicated and motivated no matter the outcome of the games. “It was exciting to be a leader this year for the team, the best part was getting to know all the girls,” Ilaisa’ane Manatau (12) said.

Being captain is a big responsibility and a lot of hard work. They make sure that the whole team is working together and supporting one another to do their best.

“It was a great experience to be a captain of the team, because it felt like I was a great leader and did the job of a captain” Davania Tuia (12) said.

Going to state was great news, but that meant that the girls had to work twice as hard as usual. “We trained harder and pushed each other to keep going,” Manatau said. Although during practice, the girls had to repeat drill after drill over and over again, and that didn’t make them give up.

“It was exciting to know that we were going to state. It was our goal for many years: just being able to put Granger out there,” Claudia Pilivi (10) said.

Well with all their dedication to the team they did reach their goal!

Although they lost varsity player Siale Samani (9) halfway through the season, they kept working hard for state. “I hurt my knee during a game, I recovered fast but, then I played two more games after that and I broke my ankle,” Samani said.

When the girls went to state Samani was by their side to support them. “The girls did great at state they played hard, I can’t wait for

next year to actually be able to play,” Samani said.

To be a champion a team needs a lot of practice, training and support to prepare for matches against any kind of team that could be on it’s way. “State was a great experience, we lost our first two games, but I know that we walked out playing as hard as we could,” Tuia said.

It was the first time the girls went to state, and no matter what the final score, they still scored for Granger. All that matters is that the girls had a great time at state and enjoyed every minute.

“Going to state my senior year was great. I’m glad I got the chance to live the experience,” Manatau said.

“The season went well -- especially state. It was one to remember,” Tuia said.

With all that Granger spirit, not only volleyball can make it to state. So can any other Granger team.

Community service is a win-win for both involved

By Yamilex Apodaca STUDENTS usually don’t do a lot of community service, yet it’s something so easy and beneficial towards their future.

“Community service gives students a lot more to view, get out there and do service, being on Facebook all day won’t help you in life. Community service helps you get life skills,” Mr. Cooper said.

“I did a lot of active community service as a student. I was president of a lot of organizations,” he said.

Community service helps those who need it, as well as those who do the service. In fact, it looks really good on college applications, and it can even help students get scholarships.

“I tutor little kids, and help them improve with reading, I’ve helped with parent-teacher conferences and I’ve also cleaned the outside of the school. I try to be involved in my community because I know

that it will have a positive outcome in my future,” Madeline Garcia (12) said.

“I have more than a hundred hours of community service.

When I’m helping others, it makes me feel good to know that I’m doing something to give back to my community,” Garcia said.

Garcia isn’t the only Lancer who volunteers her time.

“I am in the Lancer Action Team, we go to the elderly homes and play bingo with the residents.

We are involved with Sub for Santa. We go find a family that is in need, and we help them as much as possible,” Vivian Nguyen (12) said.

The Lancer Action Team adopted the Bangerter Highway two years ago; we go and pick up trash around that area as well.

We also go around our local community and help people rake their leaves during fall,” Many student leaders help in their communities,” Nguyen said.

“I help pick up the trash around school, I help advertise for clubs.

I go to Rolling Meadows to tutor little kids and help them read. It makes me feel happy to know that I can help others. I also helped organize the anti-bully week and am involved in a Bolivian dance group,” Natalia Leonardi (12) said.

Young and old alike benefit from Lancers who generously donate their time.

“I volunteer at a nursing home, and it makes me feel good to give back to my community. And I know that it is also beneficial to me in the long run. I keep track of my community service hours because that way I can put them in my applications for college.

I know that community service will have a positive impact on my future job,” Vanessa Gonzales (12) said.

Community service does more than decorate resumes and applications. It makes students more

thoughtful and skillful.

“I feel that community service helps me manage my time, and it also gives me satisfaction through helping others. It makes me happy to know that I can do simple stuff to help people around me. I feel that students need to be more involved. It really helped me realize the blessings I have by being able to do things on my own,” Brian Palmar (12) said.

Service comes in many sizes: from massive Eagle Scout proj-

ects to a simple hour-a-week English language instruction.

“I am the president of Key Club and for community service we do things like organize car washes to raise money for the Eliminate Project. I have also helped little kids learn to read. It’s not a hard job, and it really does have a big impact on them. Doing community service doesn’t need to be hard or a big project, it can be something as simple as reading to little kids,” Gisela Arellano (12) said.

Mr. Cooper encourages students to get out there and do community service.

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November 2013, page 5

With a new coach, wrestling starts strong

By Lyndsey Xa TO DEBUNK the rumors: the new parking lot is not for faculty.

The endless parking spaces are for all students who will no longer have to park in the Catholic church lot across the street or go to the extremes of making their own parking spaces and risking tickets, towing or tire boots.

Lancers have all been wondering when the day will finally

come that the parking lot is finished. “The new parking lot will be up and going when Lancers come back from Thanksgiving break,” Ms. Callahan said.

Alongside the new softball court, new parking spaces and tennis courts will fill the space where old Granger used to stand.

Faculty will no longer have to deal with students parking in their lot, and students won’t have to

search high and low for a parking space.

The new parking lot has been a miracle waiting to happen, but there is speculation of how big it will be. The students who arrive late and are unlucky enough to park near the seminary will have a six-minute walk before getting to the school.

Relief is coming soon to the chaotic parking situation.

Town hall meeting at Granger

By Yohnathan Rivas every opportunity. Although we tion here at Granger. If you know A town hall meeting is held at have had reports of Granger stu- somebody who has moved, let every school once a year. Grang- dents doing drugs, we are here him or her know that they should er’s town hall meeting was held to do our best to help stop this. update their information. Keep on November 14 on a Thursday If anyone sees this, by all means your information as updated as night at 7 p.m. call the police. If they are in a car, possible. Doing so helps us help The most asked questions by get their license plate. If they are you,” Granger High School asthose in attendance concerned walking, write down a description sistant principal David Gatti said.

“All teachers should update how having 9th graders at Grang- of the person, and report it to the canvas and grade book as soon er would help graduation rates. police. Please help us protect your as possible.

Doing this helps ev“As of now, the 9th graders are students,” Granite School District ery student, because it lets the successful. They have matured in superintendent Martin Bates said. parents know what they need to many ways. The top ways we can Has Granger thought about havdo for their child to help them see is how they matured socially ing a uniform? improve their grades, or even ask as they prepare for graduation.

“Granger has thought about their child why they are We have no proof or remissing assignments,” cords to show this, but we Haslam said. will see that our graduThe International Bacation rate will increase. calaureate, also known These students are repreas I.B. Is a program that senting this new school students use to prepare in an amazing way. We for college. I.B. has know for a fact the graduproven that it helps stuating rates are going to indents succeed at college. crease this year, and they “Granger has thought will get stronger every about putting together year. Having 9th graders an I.B. program, but we here is also waking them have no records to show up their sense of responthat students will be insibility so much faster beterested in this.

Another fore it’s too late,” Granger reason why we don’t High School principal do this here at Granger Jerry Haslam said.

Granger’s high enroll- Reporter Yohnathan Rivas interviews Superintendent Bates. High School is that we ment was also discussed. this. For this high school to have just don’t have the funds to do it,” “Granger high school did not uniforms, the community needs Bates said.

“Granger is in fact showing exsteal students from other high to get together and discuss it. cellent records. Our students are schools. Students from the So whoever wants a uniform for competing really well with stuGranger area were using special this school needs to get togethdents from other schools. Here at permits to go to other schools er and also talk to your friends Granger, you will get as good an but when this new building was about coming together to discus education as at any other school. finished, we were able to regain this then make it a new rule for We may not have an I.B. program, up to 99% of our students. Par- Granger,” Bates said. but we have many other unique ents want their children here. We “If Granger were to have a programs that other schools do serve 2900-3000 students here at uniform, then we would be able not have,” Granite School Board Granger. We are utilizing 100% to distinguish which students of this building at its full poten- are from here and what students vice president Terry Bawden said.

Granger is viewed as a bad tial,” Haslam said. are trespassing. This would help school to some people, but Gran“We still have a number of Granger in so many ways but we ite School District superintendent things being resolved, but we also have to go through the proMartin Bates disagrees. “I’ve alare all hard at work to help make cess of doing this. It’s not a fact ways thought about Granger as this school the best it can be. We of being lazy its about the people being an amazing place. I’ve alknow our graduation rates are go- wanting this or not,” said Prinways loved the diversity here at ing to increase, not because of the ciple Haslam Granger.

It has grown so much, new school, but because these “This year, Granger increased and I see diversity as strength. students are focusing on gradua- the tardy/absent policy. If a stution,” Haslam said. dent is late or tardy to their first The diversity here at Granger out Parents asked: What is being or second period class, then their performs many other schools. done to keep the 9th graders safe? parent will receive a phone call Granger’s town hall meetings “The police officers are here as home. This goes the same for are always different. I am always much as they can be to help pro- their third and fourth period class. surprised by what the community tect the people here at Granger. Also, if anyone would rather re- has to say, but as always, we are The police force from West Val- ceive an email because they are at here to improve everything that ley City is also here to help us at work, please update that informa- we can,” Bates said.

work, mental toughness and [how to get through] personal conflicts,” he said. “If you try out for the wrestling team, you will be adopted into the family. The team usually starts with 40 kids and decreases to around 20,” coach Clapier said.

Wrestling is a one-on-one sport.

“I like how it is just you out there.

There’s no one to blame when you lose and everyone to praise when you win,” Bristow said.

Being on a team consists of hard work and dedication. Everyone comes together to benefit the team not themselves.

“A lot of professional MMA fighters and football players like Julio Jones and Ray Lewis were great wrestlers through college and high school, and it’s what helped them with their career,” Brent O’Donnell (12) said. “Last year was my first year, but after that, I absolutely fell in love with the sport.”

Granger’s wrestling season is just beginning, so plan on attending a few games.

Mario Platero serves frybread at a Dreamcatchers event.

Delicious frybread event

By Angel G. Figueroa “TO GET the word out for Native American,” Sheyenne Johnson (12th) said. “We want to show other people our culture and to get Native Americans to encourage them to work hard to graduate from school,”Johnson said.

“That’s just a few things about what we do in Dreamcatchers,” she said.

One of the Dreamcatchers’ goals is to get Native American students or other people to experience and to get into their culture. They get to go into trips like to Montezuma Creek in southern Utah.

Another place they go to is The Bluff Festival that is held every October.

“What we are trying to accomplish is to help students to succeed in their academic endeavors to celebrate our Native American cultures,” club sponsor Mario Platero said. “Title VII Federal Fund program that provides support all American tribes students

with a scholarship and encourage student to sign up for the program,” Platero said.

“There over 70 native students that represent over 10 tribes, and our goal is to see every students graduate,” said.

“Basically, we are trying to get students into our culture and students that had lost like their roots or their connection with their culture; we help them get them back to their heritage,” Heriberto Fuentes (12) said.

“We do events like potluck dinners and pow wows, where everybody brings food and we have a feast and just have fun. We also help out in the Rocky Mountain nursing home where we will be doing secret Santa gifts,” Fuentes said.

“Where we are going to decorate and with ribbons and we will be making Indian friendship bracelets. Also we voluntary and help out at the Urban Indian Center,” he said.

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By Jordyn McClsukey GRANGER Lancers are starting their wrestling season in November. Already, students who are interested in being a wrestler can take the fourth period class on Bdays. Mr. Clapier is the new wrestling coach.

“Yes, I wrestled in a college called Ricks College which is now BYU-Idaho,” coach Clapier said. Having a coach with experience will bring more excitement to the team.

“I enjoy wrestling because it is difficult, and I’m good at it,” Cedric Bristow (12) said. “Absolutely, most people think it’s easy but we have the hardest practices in the school,” Bristow said.

With 14 weight divisions to fill, it is important to have enough athletes in each.

The wrestling team is looking for students who are willing to practice. “Anybody who will wrestle an entire season and will not quit will be a better man for it,” coach Clapier said.

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VOL. LVI Issue 3

Conspiracy theories never die

Harjot Tambhar takes a challenging Japanese class taught by Mr. Cook.

AP classes’ expectations push students to succeed

By Gage Winters ALTHOUGH advanced classes expect more personal study and move faster in class, they aim to prepare their students for college or to give them a better understanding of the subject.

Advanced students aren’t nerds like many people perceive them; in fact many of them say they have problems with procrastination just like everyone else.

“The key to doing well in advanced classes is starting and finishing your work right away, but sadly I do not always do that,” Harjot Tambhar (11) said.

Many students that are taking advanced classes are taking more than just one, whether they are AP, concurrent enrollment, or honors classes.

“I am taking five advanced class this year,” Tambhar said. “But by far Math 1010 is my most challenging class. It’s not very hard, but it’s a ton of work.”

Some of these students don’t even have a favorite subject.

They take a variety of classes to prepare for college or the future.

“Does lunch count as my favorite class? No, but really my favorite class is my fourth period, because after that I get to go home,” Tambhar said. “Who likes tests? I don’t like tests very much because they are stressful, especially in advanced classes.”

Many students in high school, especially in advanced classes, know that managing time is the key to being successful during school and with homework.

“When you are in an advanced

class, you have to give up entertainment for necessity when managing your time,” Austin Brown (12) said.

Advanced tests and exams come with advanced classes. More classes means more tests. These can be overwhelming or tiring for students. “I don’t like tests, but I do score well on them for the most part,” Brown said.

Not everyone taking advanced classes necessarily loves every course’s subject. “Honestly, I don’t like any of my advanced classes, I am just not procrastinating it into college,” Brown said.

All classes can be challenging in different ways for different people; some advanced classes require a more personal study on the subject through rigorous homework or schoolwork.

“AP Psychology is definitely the most challenging class that I am taking this year,” Brown said.

Some advanced classes can simply pose the quicker paces that students move at so that they don’t get bored or tired of the section.

Advanced classes pose an opportunity for students at the school that aren’t feeling challenged enough in their regular classes, or that just don’t want to keep it off until college.

For many reasons, these students are taking advanced classes. And although some find it overwhelming, with a little time management, some helpful teachers and lots of determination, advanced classes can be overcome one period at a time.

By Cassidy Hunter CONSPIRACY or truth? This is the question that continually dogs the minds of thousands of people in this world, as well as some Granger Lancers.

Twelve years ago, the infamous attack on the World Trade Center brought the twin towers crashing down. Ever since, conspiracies have been heard in the whispers and websites of many citizens.

Tyler Forsgren (11) shares a common conspiracy. “The government planned 9/11 to start a war. It’s almost obvious,” he said.

“I’ve done some research and there’s really not any other explanation… a plane cannot take down a building that big, that fast.”

However Forsgren isn’t the only one doing research.

“Jet fuel burns at 800°F to 1500°F, not hot enough to melt steel (2750°F). However, experts agree that for the towers to collapse, their steel frames didn’t need to melt, they just had to lose some of their structural strength,” as stated on the popularmechanics.com website.

9/11 conspiracies aren’t the only ones going around; aliens, chemtrails, fake deaths, lizard people, and the Illuminati are all popular

beliefs that are often debated.

“The Illuminati is some big secret society that controls how we think by influencing our priorities,” Romero Ortega (11) said.

Many popular rap artists such as Beyoncé, Jay Z, and Kanye West are thought to be part of the “so-called” Illuminati, as well as some political leaders.

Ortega claims that he “believes in the possibility of it,” but he is still sitting on the fence.

“But if it is real, they have already taken control. Kids only want to party and their focus has been moved from what is important like history or politics,” he said.

Heilala Fangupo (11) speaks for the opposite opinion about the Illuminati. “They’re just doing that for fame,” she said. The idea of a “New World Order” is not convincing to her; she believes in a different power.

“God is good all the time, and all the time God is good,” Fangupo said.

According to statistics, the most commonly believed conspiracies concern aliens such as creatures living on other planets in this vast, never ending universe. It’s something that most people have a hard time denying.

“Aliens are totally real,” Forsgren said.

Pushing aside the common conspiracies, there are some students with their own personal conspiracies.

“Everybody has a sixth sense, it’s like a power,” Russell Anderson (11) said.

Anderson believes in the idea of karma and manifestation; he explains with an example that could very easily be relatable.

“You want hear a song, or it’s been stuck in your head, and the very next day it is on the radio.

We use our manifestation to control our karma. That’s my own conspiracy,” he said.

Most conspiracies will never be proven wrong because some of them really cannot be ‘proven’.

The facts can be pointed out, and the coincidences can be brought up, but it will still be a non-moving idea.

“The facts against conspiracies make more sense than the ‘real’ facts,” Forsgren said.

Believing in these conspiracies, or believing they are crazy, comes down entirely to opinion. In a mindset where everything can be questioned and nothing can be proven, there is no right or wrong answer.

Tyler Forsgren reluctantly demonstrates one symbol for the Illuminati. The symbol represents “The All Seeing Eye” indicating that the New World Order knows all and sees all.

Fashionable students have mad style

By Brenda Nguy SUMMER’S short sleeve shirts and short pants are out the door, so instead, students all over Granger High School are keeping it cozy and cute with fall clothes. Trending this year should be oversized sweaters and combat boots.

Yovani Avila (10) is more into sweats and being comfortable when trying to keep warm, but when he does want to look a little nicer than usual, he likes to wear jackets, windbreakers, grandpa sweaters and beanies. He gets his windbreakers online because he can’t find any he likes in any other store. He likes to shop at H&M for his grandpa sweaters.

Orlando Sanchez (12) is wearing sweaters, mainly his SBO jacket. When he is not, it’ll be easy to catch him wearing nice leather jackets. “I like wearing leather jackets because I like to keep it old school,” Sanchez said.

He thinks leather is going to be trending this season in jackets and boots.

“Among the senior class you will definitely be seeing a lot of senior hoodies and sweats around,” he said. Even if it is getting chilly outside Sanchez is still going to keep it classy with his suits and ties.

Devan Kinnear (12) gets his style from Forever 21, H&M, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Nordstrom and Aldo. “I like wearing jackets and blazers, but no hoodies -- they mess up my hair,” Kinnear said.

He enjoys wearing combat boots when it is cold outside, although it all depends on what he is wearing that day. “I have to match of course,” he said.

Monyka Chheng (11) likes to wear sweaters and boots. She also loves all the accessories in fall like scarves, gloves and beanies.

In her opinion, she thinks there

are better clothes in the fall than any other season.

She likes shopping at Forever 21, H&M, Charlotte Rouse and Macy’s, “I think these stores have the best clothes, and they are cheap!” Chheng said. She thinks olive green jackets, army jackets, beanies and combat boots are going to be trending the most this season.

Keeping it simple with style this fall season is what Ernesto Banuelos (12) does. He is going to wear warm clothes like sweaters, jackets and hoodies. “You know -- like the song ‘Sweater Weather’ by The Neighborhood -- I’m going to be wearing sweaters,” Banuelos said.

Follow the popular fashion trends many students are wearing around school. It looks like beanies, big sweaters, combat boots and dark colors will be worn the most this season.

Yovani Avila is still keeping it classy in the fall.

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VOL. LVI Issue 3

The new iOS-7 update rocks

By Shannon Garcia THE NEW iOS-7 this year is beast. That’s what people say about the update for iPhone 5s, which is awesome. The worst thing about iOS-7 is that the phone dies faster because of all the technology they are using at once with open apps.

First and foremost, it looks completely different. It has a translucent, modern look to it.

Siri not only looks better, but users can also perform system control functions or can control Bluetooth or Wi-Fi by voice. The notifications are separated from the others by the date. Like if users miss something from long time ago, then they can separate it from today’s tasks with controls.

One new feature/gesture is the center swipe up from the application screen to get access to airplane mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,

orientation lock, screen lock, music control and airdrop.

Now there’s a built-in flash light control -- no longer do users need to go to the camera or download one in the app store.

“I think it’s fine because of the Apple radio. I think the best thing about it is the background and the settings which are awesome. But Siri can be a bug at times,” Tyler Wagstaff (9) said.

It’s crazy how users can talk to Siri through the phone. It’s like talking to a human, and the weird part about Siri is how she understands and talks back.

“I like the command center because the flash light and calculator are easy to access which is useful,” Angel Herrera (10) said.

All old pictures from last year or two years ago are separated from today’s, which is cool because users have so many photos.

Now they are sorted into folders by date.

The reason why the iPhone has updated is because it’s a smart phone and has more room for more technology.

The funny and the weird part is the battery in the back because it’s so tiny and the other phones are bigger than the iPhone 5s.

It’s a good phone to have because users can do many things with it. Even if users get lost somewhere, Siri will always be there, and if users have an iPhone 4, 4s or 5, iOS-7 is still an upgrade option.

The technology they are coming up with for the iPhone is crazy because users can do so many things at once. Now users won’t stress out trying to find a restaurant or whatever. All users have to do is press the middle button, and Siri will help them with anything.

For Angel Herrera, the apps added in iOS-7 make it much better.

Season’s change pleases Lancers

Lancers are dressing warmer for the colder weather.

By Tina Huynh FALL IS finally here, and it definitely has people buzzing!

It’s that time of year again for crunchy leaves, hot cocoa, messy buns and oversized sweaters.

Summer is definitely gone, and now it’s time to welcome chilly nights… not like anyone’s complaining or anything.

Some Lancers are really just excited for the hot weather to go away. Summer’s been dragging its way around and they just want fall and winter to finally start.

But the other half of Granger wants summer to never end. They want to hold on to the hot weather for as long as they can before autumn comes knocking.

“The only thing I like about fall is when the leaves start to fall out. That’s pretty much it, really,” Maria Moreno (12) said.

Fall time does not last long because snow starts to come just when people are getting cozier in it, so Lancers are definitely taking advantage of it.

“I really love knee socks in the

fall. It’s comfy, fashionable, and beautiful looking. I also need umbrellas. It protects me from the leaves and rain. It’s really helpful!” Mona Chheng (9) said.

People usually like fall because of the colder weather. They can just bundle themselves up, lie on the couch and watch Disney movies all day.

This is the lazy season where kids can wear sweats or pajamas everywhere and get away with it.

Fall also has a lot of seasonal foods and drinks from pumpkin spice lattés to caramel apples. It’s a lot of warm, good food that lets everyone know that fall is finally here.

“I like fall because for some reason, I drink a lot of coffee -I love coffee and sugar,” Osman Osman (9) said.

The fall time holds a lot of exciting things. Some were excited for Halloween and others can’t wait for Thanksgiving. Fall also brings football games and shorter nights.

“I’m always excited for basketball in the fall. I love my team

and I’m really excited for this season… it’s going to be good!”

Jessica Matheson (11) said.

Whether they like fall or not, Lancers can agree on loving all the breaks they have in fall.

Breaks give them time to relax and actually enjoy all the little things that fall offers.

One of the best things about fall is how beautiful everything looks.

Even though all the flowers and trees are wilting and everything seems to go dry, it looks peaceful and in some way, really comforting.

“I love fall because the leaves look really nice when they drop, it’s a really nice pattern. Also, my birthday’s in the fall! It makes me happy when it snows. It looks so cool when the white mixes in with the yellow,” Jeffrey Bacher (9) said.

Even though fall is almost over and winter is coming so fast, the rush of fall makes many people excited.

Soon it will be out with the fall, in with the winter.

Granger students are excited to go on the break

By Nicole Garcia THANKSGIVING day is a national holiday to express gratitude for the blessings of the proceeding year. It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

This is one of America’s most meaningful traditions since it represents a day for families to congregate and celebrate, but most important, it’s a day to give thanks for all the blessings people have in their lives.

Thanksgiving is known for the traditional meals cooked for this special night. Some of the most famous Thanksgiving meals are the turkey, mashed potatoes, and one of the favorites: the delicious and delectable homemade pumpkin pie. “My favorite thing about Thanksgiving is the pumpkin pie,” Katie Gutierrez (11) said.

This is a favorite holiday because it’s full of delightful meals and conversations with loved ones. In some cases, this is the only time to visit relatives who aren’t seen very often otherwise.

“I’m going to spend time with my dad who is flying in from Germa-

ny,” McCall Buckley (12) said.

Shopping also seems to be a must for some of the students at Granger High. “Of course I’m going ‘Black Friday’ shopping!”

Anahi Charmonate (9) said.

‘Black Friday’ shopping is regarded as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season.

‘Black Friday’ indicates the point at which retailers begin to turn a profit, or go ‘in the black’ as stated on the www.wikipedia.org website. Positive account balances were traditionally written with black ink and negative ones with red ink.

On this day, stores stay open from morning to night with irresistible offers. Every store turns into a jungle where shoppers have to hunt for the best offers and the best prices.

Sometimes people fight over who found what first. Situations like that seem to be ridiculous and silly on any other day, but fair enough during ‘Black Friday’.

At the end of the long night of shopping, which could almost be Saturday morning, the shopping

for every single Christmas present needed is done and sometimes girls grab a couple of shirts and dresses or maybe even a pair of shoes is bought as well.

While in some states, stores like Walmart, Toys“R”Us and Best Buy will actually start ‘Black Friday’ sales on Thanksgiving Day, it’s probably better to spend time feeling blessed and grateful.

Families, friends, boyfriends/girlfriends, jobs, health and everything that people are so lucky to have are just some of the things to be thankful for.

“I’m thankful for my mom,” Kevyn Robles (12) said. He did not think twice about his answer.

“She works hard for me and my brothers, and she has always been my mom and dad for me. She is an amazing woman,” he said.

People always have someone they are thankful to have in their lives. “I’m thankful for my grandpa, he is my favorite person in the world,” Melisa Saxton (12) said.

Others are less fortunate and have to work during Thanksgiving. “I’m going to work during

Alex Brotherson is excited to take a Thanksgiving break.

Thanksgiving, but I’m thankful for my family and close friends,” Nelson Aristondo (11) said.

Although he seemed unhappy about working on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, he contin-

ued to think positively. “Hey, it’s some overtime,” he said with a really big smile on his face, almost as if he was thankful for that, too.

Thanksgiving should be a fun time to spend with family.

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November 2013, page 8

Girls wear fall clothing with style Christmas Tree Fundraiser

By Melany Rivera er or bigger than they intended wear would have to be my faTHE CHANGING weather is with all those layers. vorite combat boots because they bringing many new styles to the “I don’t really like layering. It’s have a edgy but also girly feel to streets or in this case the hall- just not my style and I don’t really them,” Andrea Jimenez (9) said. ways. Some of those styles in- think it’s cute,” Giselle Camacho Each girl has her own personal clude floral prints, bold colors, (9) said. way of dressing that helps her chunky scarves, combat boots or Many people enjoy following represent who she is. Some may any boots in general, oversized the latest fashion trends but also be extremely girly, while others sweaters and the most seen style like staying close to themselves, may have a more athletic apwould be layering. proach or they may have a Layering is a style that rock edge to their personal helps incorporate other seastyle preferences. sons’ clothing into fall out“My style is girly with a fits, it’s also a type of style mix of casual, but mostly that can help put out a cute, girly,” Mya Pascua (9) said. but all-American messy look Other girls keep it simdepending on what and how ple. They prefer a hoodie things are layered together. with some jeans and boots.

“My style is girly but with They’re not really into the a bit of edge, so layering is whole fashion diva thing with something that I try once in a bold colors and prints.

Serena Laumua likes wearing scarves in fall. while. You need to learn how Dressing simply is never a to do it right so it’ll look cute,” which means having that one spe- bad thing, because it’s a comfier Angele Nguyen (9) said. cial item that they need to wear in way of expressing style interests.

Now layering isn’t for every- order to have a completed outfit.

“I’m more of a casual and laidone. Not everyone likes the feel The signature item doesn’t back person, so I like hoodies and or look layering gives off, be- necessarily have to be a piece of sweaters more than the usual girly cause they think that it’s either jewelry, it can be anything like a stuff,” Jenny Nguyen (9) said. too messy or that it seems a little special pair of socks, a favorite This fall, every Lancer will be too thrown together. Some just T-shirt or maybe just a colorful trying to rock new fashion trends have a different fashion sense and scarf. This is the number one item and others will be eager to show feel it’s not something they could that a girl must have to feel confi- their own personal take on fall see themselves doing. Girls might dent in what she’s wearing. fashion. Watch as girls layer sumalso find themselves looking wid“The one thing that I always mer favorites under new fall gear.

What movies to watch this week

Reviews by Rigo Lopez WINTER IS COMING and with it, is the last roll call of movie blockbusters this year. If you feel like you’ve seen everything this year, here are some movies that might change your mind for this Thanksgiving weekend.

First off there’s one of the most successful and impressive movies of 2012. Whether you loved or hated the original “Hunger Games”, the sequel “Catching Fire” has got something for you.

If you loved the first one, you will be looking forward to seeing Katniss Everdeen again and if you didn’t like the slow pace of the original, you can tell from trailers that there will be enough explosions to satisfy anyone with a short attention span.

The trailer for this movie also shows that while there is a romantic angle to this movie, this in no way a Twilight. This is a movie that is got a little something for your boyfriend, your mom, your dad, your cat, basically everyone.

You can catch “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” November 22 in theaters.

Up next is “The Delivery Man” starring Vince Vaughn. David is

an underachiever with a crappy job much like any middle-class America, who finds out, he is the father of 533 children due to an anonymous donation to a fertility clinic 20 years ago.

Twenty years later some of his children now filed a lawsuit to the fertility clinic so they can find out their father’s identity, and David has to choose whether to come forward or not.

Based on the trailer, the movie seems to have a lot of laughs and clever humor. If you weren’t lucky enough to buy Catching Fire tickets in advance then consider looking into this movie, which hits theaters November 22.

But if you want to have a good time with your family on Thanksgiving, you are pretty much guaranteed to have fun according to the “Frozen” movie trailer. If you enjoyed movies like Tangled or The “Lion King” then look no farther then Disney’s next animated film, “Frozen”.

The comedy in this movie is classic Disney, and while it might work for kids, the clever humor and dialog along with top-notch animation will certainly entertain parents and kids like.

If you feel dragged into this movie to spend time with your family, you can at least know that you will have a good time whether you admit or not. It opens November 27.

Also on November 27, “Homefront” shows why moving to a seemingly quiet town might end up killing you. After Phil, a DEA agent and his daughter move to a quiet town, and his daughter beats the life out of a school bully, friction rises between Phil and the local psychos.

The bully’s mom asks the local meth lord to scare off the little girl and her family. Soon all the meth-heads in this psycho town are all trying to kill Phil and his daughter.

If you like seeing intense fights with little seven-year-old kids or towns going full-crazy, hillbilly psycho, then perhaps “Homefront” is the movie for you. You can check out the trailer to find out for yourself just how crazy movie really is.

All these movies are great options to consider at your local theater. Spend your money wisely Lancers, and keep checking the trailers for holiday options.

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