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Boys’ waterpolo defeated Diamond Bar 10-7 in an away game during the Inaugural Diamond Bar High School Invitation on Friday, Sept. 16. At the end of the third quarter, with the game tied 6-6, driver sophomore Kyle Green rises and scans for an open teammate to score. “The game was really nerve-wracking because it was a very close match,” said Green. “In my head, I was like ‘don’t give up,’ and we were able to win the game.” PHOTO BY JEFFREY TRAN
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Mission We, the Hoofprint staff, strive to inform the student body in an accurate, timely and objective manner. While we take responsibility for the legitimacy of our reporting, we also recognize the freedom of the press and speech given to us under California Education
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Investigative reporting
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Discover how student actions have helped to shape the future of District of Choice.
Start off the fall season with tunes that will put you in the ultimate autumn mood.
Code 48907. We seek to reflect the diversity of the school and to be an open forum that encourages student expression and discussion. Through our
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coverage, we hope to represent the distinct character of the Walnut community.
Staff
In-depth
Production Editor-in-Chief: Eric Peng
Examine the way students learn through audiovisual and social media.
Print Editors-in-Chief: Cherie Chu, Sabrina Wan Online Editors-in-Chief: Lisa Shen, Jo Ann Sun Media Manager: Brian Wu Managers: Olivia Chiang, Vivian Lee Business Managers: Airi Gonzalez, Jeffrey Tran Photo Lead: Jeffrey Tran Photo Manager: Airi Gonzalez News Editors: Jessica Huang, Melissa Kim Opinion Editors: Brian Chen, Phillip Leung Feature Editors: Natalie Jiang, Albert Law In-Depth Editor: Angela Zhang Scene Editor: Sophia Ding Arts Editors: Kevin Arifin, Angela Cao Sports Editors: Haixin Guo, Julie Lee Video Manager: Eunice Lin
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Opinion
Arts
With increased emphasis on technology, students have less time to read books.
Social Media Editor: Samuel Compolongo
Marching Band and Colorguard incorporate a new Heroes and Villains theme at their first field show of the year.
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Online Media Editor: Caroline Huang Photographers: Jamie Chen, Samuel Compolongo, Sara Corona, Richard Zhang
Longform
Staff Writers: Sarah Aie, Andre Alvarez, Florence Ao, Anabelle Chang, Erica Chang, Amber Chen, Emily Chen,
Junior Cyrus Lee tells the story of his move to America, 7,000 miles from home.
Jamie Chen, Kelly Chen, Nicole Chiang, Jocelyn Chow, Jason Corpin, Sara Corona, Tristan Gonzalez, Brian Honng, Jeremy Hsiao, Justin Jiang, Brandon Lai, Austin Lam, Isaac Le, Samantha Lee, Isabella Leung, Annie Li, Ashley Liang, Ashley Lin, Kyle Lin, Elaine Liu, Cynthia Lu, Jason Luna, Amy Lo, Emily Ng, Bella Pan, Isabella Pollalis, Uniss Tan, Athena Tang, Emmeline Tantry, Sean Wang, Brandon Win, Sherman Wu, Anna Yu, Irene Zhou Adviser: Rebecca Chai
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Feature
Junior Fitty Liu supports organizations that help those in need by selling her art.
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From league baseball to collegiate scholarships, seniors Dylan Needham and Dylan Zavala share more than just a name.
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District of Choice Bill prompts student action The District of Choice (DoC) Bill has been successful for 22 years. On Aug. 31, 2016, the bill expired and was rejected for an extension. If the bill is not replaced, approximately 3,600 students will be forced to attend the school located in their district of residence for the 2017-2018 school year. COMPILED BY EMMELINE TANTRY AND TRISTAN GONZALEZ
Francis Gonzalez, 9
Elisabeth Everts, English
“Originally I went to a school near Compton, and it was really bad. I feel that I’m getting a lot more opportunities here than from that other district. This is an environment where I can grow and learn to become a better student. We have a future that we can choose from here, and that’s what District of Choice does for us.”
“Most likely, [the rejection of the District of Choice Bill] will affect the school’s ability to be what it is right now. It is shocking to me, I know this is one of the districts in the state that has a huge amount of students from out of the district, but we’ve shown for the last 20 years that it works. We provide a place for kids to learn and have access to all these amazing programs, and it works.”
Jessica Fung, 11
Jerry Knox, History
“I think traveling is hard, at least for me from West Covina, and scheduling is hard because I have after school, but it’s worth it because if it weren’t for me going to Walnut, I probably wouldn’t be like what I am now because the education and the competition here has really pushed me to be better.”
“I think if students in surrounding districts would like to go to another district, then they should have the freedom to do that. [The rejection] means that Walnut High School is going to lose students and people will have less choices, so they have less freedom. I like to consider myself a freedom guy, and I think people should make choices for what’s best for them.”
Andy Perez, 12
Michelle O’Shields, Art
“[The rejection of the bill is] going to affect [us] because obviously if people have to be forced out of the district, then that means more empty classrooms here. Some staff will have to be laid off, and it’ll just be a smaller environment. [The school] may even possibly shut down. The bill is why I’m here and why I’ve been here since I was in elementary school.”
“[This] is an amazing school, an amazing school district. It’s definitely a place I wanted to be for a long time. The art program since I started has grown so much. I would hate to see numbers go down instead of go up, that would be a tragedy. I just want things to grow and get better.”
Student statistics Facts and opinions were collected from students based on their knowledge of the expiration of the DoC Bill. BASED ON A SURVEY OF 176 STUDENTS
Student concerns regarding the absence of the bill
Involvement of Walnut High School students
Timeline of DoC The District of Choice Bill (AB-1771) was founded in 1993 by Superintendent Ron Hockwalt
AB-1771 remained successful for 22 years. The bill was set to expire on July 1, 2017.
Senator Bob Huff introduced AB1432 on Feb. 19, 2016 in an attempt to extend the life of the bill, and was approved by a 38-1 Senate floor vote.
Extension of the bill rejected by Appropriations Committee Chair Lorena Gonzalez
42% 8.5 in 10 students have heard about the rejection of the DoC Bill
The bill expired August 31, 2016. 19%
16%
7 in 10 students disagree with rejection of the DoC Bill
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5 in 10 students have taken action to protest the rejection of the DoC Bill
The Appropriations Committee will meet in January to discuss the future of the DoC Bill.
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Talk the talk: Superintendent Robert Taylor speaks about DoC Superintendent Robert Taylor discusses the impact of student actions and future of the DOC Bill. Melissa Kim and Eric Peng News editor and Editor-in-chief
experience the schools that we have here.”
Student actions have continued to raise awareness in the community regarding the recently terminated Appropriations Bill 1771 (AB-1771). AB-1771, which was initiated under former superintendent Ron Hockwalt in 1993, served as the District of Choice (DoC) Bill for the Walnut Valley School District for 22 continuous years. “[Hockwalt’s]
philosophy
was that all kids should have an opportunity
for
the
very
best
educational experience they could possibly have, no matter what their background is, what their hurdles in life may be, it doesn’t matter,” superintendent
Robert
Taylor
said. “It was an opportunity for us to open our doors and allow other kids to come to Walnut Valley and
Because
of
student
actions
taken throughout the community, assemblywomen Ling Ling Chang and Lorena Gonzalez have released a statement to work towards an agreement for those involved. “I think the main thing is probably continue to have [students’] voices heard and continue to reach out to the legislatures, who ultimately are the ones who have the power to make the decision about the future of
PHOTO BY KEVIN ARIFIN
the DoC program,” Taylor and lobbyists to discuss the effects on
of reaching success, however that
of what their address is,” Taylor said.
including students and staff should
the students and resolutions to settle
may be defined,” Taylor said.
“For the students at Walnut High:
remain optimistic, and I still have
the issue for all affected districts in
a lot of confidence in the legislative
the state.
said. “I think all of our community
process and a strong belief that the
“If you look at the data and
right outcome will occur through
statistics in Walnut Valley, our
this whole process.”
The Appropriations Committee
be high school kids, have fun, focus
is scheduled to meet again in January
on your academics, take advantage
to discuss the possible repealment of
of all the extracurriculars, don’t
the bill.
stress over this, but continue to have
students in our environment with
“Other kids should have the
a voice because your voice is very
The district board members
our teachers, committee and support
opportunity to experience [various
powerful and be optimistic that we’ll
have been meeting with legislators
system have such a higher probability
programs in their schools], regardless
find a positive solution.” Ω
Q&A with Principal Brandon Dade Q: What is your stance on the rejection of the DoC Bill? A: I disagree with [the rejection of the bill]. We live in a country where choice is a big deal, and this is one of those moments where I think you’re taken away that opportunity for a family or a student to choose where they think is best for them.
Q: What was the initial reaction from people when they first found out about the rejection? A: [After the rejection of the bill], I think there was a combination of emotions; there was disappointment, frustration, probably even anger, because once again, you’re taking away what some people perceive as a right or a choice. I think that’s what I kept hearing over and over again, which made me think that we needed to do our best to educate everyone on what’s going on. Even if you’re not involved in District of Choice, it could impact you in a negative fashion.
Q: What impact does the rejection of the bill have on students? A: The reality, when it expired, it means that at the end of this school year, everyone who was under that District of Choice agreement has to go back to their home schools. So you would have a junior who would have to go back to another school for their 12th grade year.
Q: What would you encourage other people to do if they want to continue taking action? A: I would say, continue to contact and reach out to political leaders and voice your opinions about the importance of District of Choice. Not only to our community, but to all districts. I’m not just hoping that we fight for Walnut, I’m hoping to fight any district who likes the District of Choice process.
Student Actions A rally was held in Maple Hill Park to save the bill on Aug. 27, 2016. Students have been posting about the DoC decision on Facebook to raise awareness. Administrators, parents and students have emailed Appropriations Committee Chair Lorena Gonzalez to communicate their opinions. 5,403 signatures were collected on an online petition aimed to revive the consideration of SB-1432, the extension of the DoC Bill.
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Why don’t we read anymore? With a society raising its emphasis on techonology, high school students find it increasingly difficult to settle down and read for pleasure. Cherie Chu
by them. The school library, Walnut
sentence, two sentences, and then
Editor-in-chief
library and even a number of
suddenly there’s an urge in the back
English classrooms have a myriad of
of your head to check your phone
We live in a
literary options for us to explore, but
that’s right next to you? It’s like a
time when “story”
I have never seen anyone pick up one
little itch that won’t go away until you
is more commonly
of these books for any reason but a
see whether you got an email, or if
class grade.
someone liked your Instagram post.
associated with Snapchat than with books. Digital screens have quite
Perhaps it is the nature of our
But when you do, the satisfaction is
effectively replaced paper and print.
entertainment that makes us less
the effect of the release of dopamine,
We simply don’t read anymore––
inclined to read. People would much
the
exhibit A, me: I haven’t read a book
rather scroll through Facebook, binge
responsible for desires and cravings,
for “fun” since the winter break of
on Netflix or play video games than
and in this case, our tendency to
freshman year. That was three years
read a book. It is the norm in our
break away from the book page to
ago, and perhaps the only book I
society to be updated with everything
look at digital updates.
have finished out of my own will
going on and connected to one
Now, this trend is not necessarily
throughout the course of high school.
another at all times. We are used to
a bad thing. We may shy away from
I don’t speak for everyone, but
receiving information at a blistering
novels, but we gain a considerable
I know I’m not alone in this. If we
pace, whether through text messages,
amount
are not required to read, we probably
phone calls or social media; sitting
other
wouldn’t do it. For a majority of
down and immersing ourselves into a
shows and movies provide us with
my peers, assigned literature from
book is the recreational equivalent of
entertainment, while social media
English class makes up the bulk
having no cell phone signal.
and news sites keep us posted with
neurotransmitter
of sources
that
information of
media.
is
from TV
of the reading that we do. It’s not
In fact, there is a scientific
what’s going on in the world. As our
as though books have disappeared
explanation for why we can’t focus on
technology and world change, our
from our lives and are now harder to
a book for extended periods of time.
habits adapt, and that may not be
reach than before; we’re surrounded
Have you ever started reading––one
such a bad thing. Ω
Q&A When’s the last time you read a book for fun? COMPILED BY PHILLIP LEUNG AND SARAH AIE
“The last book I read was “The Crown” by Kiera Kass, and I read it last week. I would like to read for fun more often. I love to read, but with school Andy Kalinowski, 9 and dance, I don’t have enough time.”
Brandon Young, 10
“I don’t remember the last book I read for fun because of school work. Reading for school makes you lose your desire to read. I am angry because I can never love reading again.”
Shawnee Huang, 11
“I read “The Fifth Wave” two months ago. I don’t read anymore because of school work and extracurriculars like band. When school makes you read, it ruins the fun.”
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opinion PHOTO BY JEFFREY TRAN
WARNING Respecting students’ boundaries
There is merit in trigger warnings because they constantly ensure honest and considerate communication, which is necessary for intellectual discussions within the classrooms. Lisa Shen
to sugarcoat or alter classroom
In order to find an effective
Editor-in-chief
curricula; students are simply given
balance between enough sensitivity
the liberty to choose how involved
and enough open discussion, we
Just as the school
they want to be during the lesson.
must remember that it is not possible
the
Students are not encouraged to leave
to always say the right things in
University of Chicago
the lesson but are instead given time
the right manner. Humans are not
sparked media outcry by putting an
to prepare themselves and manage
perfect but the attempt at honest
end to trigger warnings. Although
their reactions. Although trigger
communication
intended to foster academic freedom,
warnings seem to provide a win-
worthy of pursuit. Unreasonable
the new policy may result in
win situation, deeper implications
and insensitive ideas can and should
intellectual loss. But this is not to say
of this basic definition have recently
be looked down upon, critiqued and
that criticisms of trigger warnings
developed.
promptly amended.
year
began,
are unfounded. A middle ground
The purpose of
education,
is
an
The current problem resides
especially at the college-level, is to
in the lack of
and student safety can and should be
foster both intellectual and character
what trigger warnings truly entail.
clarification of
established on school campuses.
growth. However, the lofty standard
Warnings remind us that people
Trigger warnings are notices
of respect created by trigger warnings
have different backgrounds and
given in advance on subject materials
is inhibiting conversations about
views without the intention of stifling
that may cause students distress.
touchy topics like religious beliefs and
academic
discussion.
They seek to aid students who have
gender issues. Some students become
equating
trigger
been traumatized or those who may
fearful, not restricted, of sharing
censorship should be reevaluated.
be grieving. Content that includes
their opinions because they do not
Students should not limit their
common causes of trauma like child
want to be labeled as intolerant. This
opinions but rather show sensitivity
abuse and sexual violence are flagged.
hesitation to share more controversial
in delivering them. Trigger warnings
Participation in discussions and other
ideas will obstruct the purpose of
are not meant to provide leeway
class activities become challenging
education to promote emotional
for traumatized students; they are
when students are suddenly in a state
growth. Students need to be exposed
intended to create a nurturing
of shock.
to views they find uncomfortable and
academic environment for those
difficult in order to grow as scholars.
dealing with grief. Ω
are
not
required
you ever had a teacher avoid a topic Q Have in class? in TOK we reach subjects that A Sometimes make the teacher and students pretty Farhan Baig, 12
uncomfortable. One time, it was about certain ethical boundaries that were really controversial so it was probably best we didn’t discuss that in the classroom. you think Q Donecessary?
Arguments
warnings
Students share their experiences about trigger warnings and dealing with student emotions in the classroom. COMPILED BY BRIAN CHEN AND PHILLIP LEUNG
objective
committed to both open discussion
Teachers
Q&A
to
trigger warnings are
are important. I think it’s fair to give A They a warning before talking about anything Summer Armstrong, 10
sensitive. I know some people who have been through rough events and just because they recently got over it, it could still be lingering in the back of their mind. Those are the people who should have some warning.
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The need for basic life skills
High schools should reintroduce basic life skills classes back into the required curriculum.
National Statistics
SOURCE: THEHUFFINGTONPOST
What percentage of high school students in the United States is taught basic life skills to benefit their future?
44% of students
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have not been taught basic budgeting and financing skills
90% of high schools
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do not offer computer science courses
60% of students do
not receive sex education
Emily Chen
and mailing in our taxes, and preparing
is something that is self-taught and self-
Staff writer
for job interviews. Take for instance,
mastered, classes should, at the very
personal finance. Most students in
least, encourage expression of opinion
Part of learning in
high school don’t understand how to
so that students can practice their
high school is to mature
balance a checking account, set up trust
communication, a skill that is needed
into capable, young adults ready to
funds, and pay taxes, all of which are
within the workforce. The frequency
take on the realities of the world. Let’s
significant “adult” duties that must be
and practicality of these activities in our
be honest. Finding derivatives and
carried out in order to live in our homes
daily lives make it even more significant
antiderivatives in calculus probably
and manage our funds.
that we master these skills rather than
won’t be useful in our daily lives
The same goes for making simple,
the material currently taught in schools.
outside of class. Neither will writing
easy meals, such as cooking rice or pasta.
Because it’s assumed that these life
a character analysis about the hidden
Some kids have never been exposed to
skills are taught at home by our parents,
motives of Piggy in “Lord of the
the process in making home-cooked
the number of home economics classes
Flies,” or knowing the chronological
meals: buying ingredients, preparing,
that teach students life skills has been
order of all the European monarchs by
and cooking them. There’s definitely
diminishing. Because there is no
heart. Although there is some weight
something missing from our education
organization or curriculum for these
in understanding the fundamentals of
system when students don’t even know
life skills to be taught at home, it should
all academic subjects so that students
how to maintain themselves by making
be reinforced by the educators of this
are aware and culturally sound, these
their own food, a basic necessity to
nation. Their title alone as ‘educators’
courses fail to prepare students for life
physically survive.
demonstrates the need for this type of
as adults.
But most importantly, students
class to take place on all campuses to
The things we learn in our classes
aren’t taught how to communicate
prepare students for what lies ahead,
won’t be of much use, unless we intend
effectively. The basics to passing a
especially since high school is all about
to major or find a career related to
class consist of sitting and listening
preparing students for and educating
academic subjects. Yet at school, we
to lectures, completing homework,
them beyond school.
are expected to take and pass classes
and having decent test scores. Aside
Life skills classes should not only
like these, some that are even deemed
from rigorous classes, such as AP
be offered in high school, but also
requirement
English 3 and IB classes that require
required to be taken. In order for high
students
class
schools to fulfill their duty in preparing
courses
in
order
to
graduate from high school. The
current
high
to
participate
in
school
discussions frequently, most classes
students to become independent adults,
curriculum doesn’t teach us how to be
do not encourage students to speak
classes similar to home economics
adults. We aren’t taught how to carry out
forth and voice their opinions related
or even personal finance should be a
simple life tasks: filling up our gas tanks
to the subjects at hand. Though
graduation-required class that students
in our cars, cooking meals, calculating
effective and “good” communication
take, or offered on campus at the least. Ω
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feature PHOTOS BY JEFFREY TRAN
DRAW THIS | Liu finishes up a drawing to publish online for her viewers.
PAST | Liu has been honing her art skills since middle school.
AND PRESENT | Liu is currently working on a portrait of Frida Kahlo.
The business of art Junior Fitty Liu sells handmade stickers and custom prints online. Olivia Chiang
stickers that she draws on Photoshop. She
people order custom stickers or just stickers
Online manager
continues with printing the designs out on
from the pack and put them on things that
sticker paper and finishes with cutting and
they would normally bring around and
packaging her finished products before they
have other people see, it makes me feel
go on sale.
really grateful that they care.”
She was only two years old when she was first introduced into the world of art, spending a majority of her free time
“I started selling stickers knowing that
After the Pulse nightclub shooting in
doodling on her bedroom walls. After
a lot of artists are not able to earn profit
Orlando, Liu created a “#Pride” sticker set,
taking several guided drawing lessons,
from their art because a lot of people don’t
which she sold more of in a smaller time
junior Fitty Liu decided she wanted to
really appreciate just a piece of artwork,
frame than any of her other sets. The set of
do more with her hobby, soon starting a
on a piece of paper, on a canvas,’” Liu
20 was created based off of the song “Stand
business and selling her art to an online
said. “People don’t really buy something
By You” by Rachel Platten. Liu’s friend was
audience.
unless there’s some practicality to it, and I
originally going to sing in collaboration
After hearing about different store
wanted to start with the practical uses for
with her, in honor of the shooting,
marketing websites from aspiring artists on
art, and then evolve when people started to
though it didn’t work out. Nonetheless,
Instagram and Tumblr, Liu decided to start
appreciate it more.”
Liu continued with the Orlando-themed
her own online store, Kittyfish (kittyfish. storenvy.com), on Storenvy, a site that allows artists to set up shops. Liu already had a wide following even before she set up her store through her Tumblr blog with 4,000 followers, as well as through Facebook and Instagram. “When my store evolved into one with
“It makes me feel really grateful that my customers care about my art.” – Fitty Liu, 11
stickers, and donated 20 percent of her profit to the LGBT community along with the family and victims’ of the tragedy.
Behind the stickers COMPILED BY NATALIE JIANG AND ALBERT LAW
It only takes three easy steps for Liu to make and sell her stickers.
01 Drawing Liu starts off by drawing the stickers on Photoshop, which takes about a week.
02 Printing She prints out each set, containing 20 stickers, on special sticker paper.
“Both of our goals were to publicize support for the LGBT community and to create more of a sense of unity after the event,” Liu said. “There has been a lot of events surrounding terrorism and shootings
a larger audience, it kind of surprised me,
When walking around campus, you’ll
between gun laws in America too, but I
because I thought it was just going to be a
probably catch a couple of people with
think it’s just this one that really struck me
one hit wonder, but I’ve just been getting
Liu’s vibrant Disney stickers on their phone
because the media covered it a lot. I would
orders and orders ever since I started,” Liu
case or with succulent printed keychains
have done it for earlier events but because
said.
hanging from their backpacks.
this one was so publicized, I thought it
Liu sells stickers, keychains, prints
“I really like seeing people use my
might have been a better opportunity to
and commissions, which are requested
stickers, because usually after somebody
publicize it more through my stickers. Even
art pieces set at a certain price. Liu
buys something from you, you don’t know
though I don’t make a ton of money, I think
specializes in hand-drawn, printed and cut
what they do with it,” Liu said. “So when
every little bit helps.” Ω
03 Cutting After cutting out each individual sticker, she packages them and sends them off to her customers.
art store and more at
kittyfish.storenvy.com
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Working toward the world championships WATCH ME | Jodjana hopes to bring back the gold medal after his tournament in Peru.
PHOTO BY JEFFREY TRAN
Junior Vincent Jodjana’s passion for taekwondo is what drives him to compete in worldwide competitions. Albert Law Feature editor Most competitors only dream of making it to the National U.S Taekwondo Team and competing at World Championships. For junior Vincent Jodjana, however, that dream has become a reality. Jodjana was introduced to taekwondo at the age of eight when his parents decided it would encourage him to be more fit. “When I was little, I had a lot of energy. My parents wanted me to be disciplined and found a taekwondo studio in Diamond Bar,” Jodjana said. “The masters told me that I was talented, so my parents kept me in martial arts. Eventually, it became something I enjoyed.” Through the years of practicing, Jodjana’s passion for the sport drove him to set higher goals for himself in competitions. Although taekwondo is considered a sport by many, to Jodjana, it’s an art that he can express himself in through his performances. “I did not want to quit just because [I got] my black belt. I wanted to get a higher achievement than just getting a black belt. I wanted to become the best at the National Championships and thought what would it be like to get that gold medal at Worlds,” Jodjana said. As the competitions became more intense, Jodjana’s coach continued to push him to do his best. His coach did not only train his students, but also competed with them in the tournaments they attend to prove that he’s skilled and qualified. “Through competing and training with us, [my master] is able to share our
A legacy of competition
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pain and suffering during our training, and our joy and glory when we win,” Jodjana said. Jodjana first joined the National Team in 2014 and competed in the 2014 World Championships, finishing second. He has also competed in the 2015 PanAmerican Open held in Aguascalientes, Mexico. This year is his second year competing as a member of the U.S. National Team. Taekwondo has helped him grow mentally and emotionally. This year at National Team trials, Jodjana did not qualify to compete in the individual event. However, he persevered and still qualified for the paired event. “When hardship was thrown in my direction, I was always angered and felt depressed and questioned ‘why do bad things happen?’” Jodjana said. “Anything can happen during taekwondo competitions, whether good or bad, and you get used to occasional surprising results.” Now, Jodjana looks forward to his second year competing in World Championships at Lima, Peru. He will be performing poomsae, simulating combat, in which he is scored based on accuracy and presentation. “I have gained a passion for taekwondo by just loving not just the sport but also the martial art itself. What [many] misunderstand is that taekwondo is mainly a martial art: it is a fight,” Jodjana said. 'Treating it as a fight changes the perspective in competing rather than treating it as a sport. Embracing the sport is one thing, but one must also embrace the martial art itself in order to achieve a passion.” Ω
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Chronological timeline of Jodjana’s past competitons and the progress he has made throughout his taekwondo career.
Jodjana makes the U.S. National Team and finishes second in the Word Championship.
Jodjana competes in the 2015 PanAmerican Open held in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
In his second year on the U.S. National team, Jodjana will be competing in Peru for the 2016 World Championship.
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Statistics from the world Netflix has 47 million subscribers in the US alone. That’s 15% of the U.S. Population. On Youtube, 3.25 billion hours of video are watched in one month. That’s 37,000 years of video. Khan Academy, a major education channel on Youtube, has over 2,700,000 million subscribers and 890,000,000 total video views.
Student statistics
BASED ON A SURVEY OF 152 STUDENTS
At home Youtube: 52% Netflix: 15%
Where do you spend most of your time online?
COMPILED BY KYLE LIN, BELLA PAN AND ANGELA ZHANG
What teachers think media means to students “It’s probably relaxing for them. I would think they watch because they want to be in the know. They want to know what’s popular so they can speak with their peers about it.” Stephanie Tufenkjian | Math
At some point, technology and education were bound to meet. Perhaps we realized that television, movies and YouTube weren’t enemies of productivity. We decided that maybe medium which broadcast to hundreds of millions, no billions, of people can also educate billions. YouTube is where social media, entertainment and leisure meet math, science and virtually anything. Movies and T.V. shows now offer teens the ability to examine other perspectives and narratives. Audiovisual media, once thought of as a threat to human development and young people’s minds, is now being used in classrooms and at home to give students a broader scope of understanding. The world of audiovisual media is in constant flux, and for some time, education has been lagging, but this is the year students, teachers, and people all around are taking advantage of the opportunity that this type of media has provided for so long. The world of social and audiovisual media is connecting the world in ways we never could have imagined. And who would have thought that one day we would be learning about the intricacies of childhood friendships and innocence present “Stranger Things” open on one tab and a demonstration of Cell division on the next. Who knew, that at this point, we would be taking two very different worlds––education and entertainment ––and combining them in the dynamic medium of audiovisual media.
Facebook: 11% Twitter: 11%
Angela Zhang, In-depth editor
News sites/Buzzfeed: 6%
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“I don’t think [students] use [audiovisual media] for academics. They use it for entertainment mostly, to talk to their friends, and look for the latest memes. It could be school work sometimes, but I think they use I mostly for talking and keeping in contact with their friends.” Nicholas Madrid | Economics, Psychology
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“I think it’s great for keeping in touch and talking to people you don’t see that often, but I also think in a certain way it has hindered actual social interaction in as much as when I’ve gone places whether the mall or restaurants and I see the way people don’t interact anymore.” Suzanne Tenbroek | French
Other: 5%
What main purpose does audiovisual media serve? 67%
Entertainment Stress Relief
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22%
To relate to peers 5% Educational/vocational enrichment 5%
The impact of audiovisual and social media
Other 1%
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At school
SUBSCRIBE 1-2 times: 63% 3-4 times: 14% 5 times or more: 3%
Student attitudes 22% of students think audiovisual media is a positive influence In what classes do you think audiovisual media is effective? 45%
All classes English and History None
29%
12%
Foreign language 10% Math and Sciences 4%
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“I think people use social media and audiovisual media to alleviate the stress from school work or to just take a break and relax. Sometimes, when I dont understand something I watch a video of it on YouTube or Khan Academy so it does serve as an academic platform.” Jason Wang, 12
0 times: 20%
How many times a week do you watch audiovisual media in class?
What media means to students
Learning from media at home
Learning from media at school
FILM Although they are similar to tv shows, movies deliver information in a faster, more direct way to students.
FILM English classes analyze a film adaptation after reading a book in order to gain a better understanding of the work.
“Watching T.V. shows and movies has helped me learn about nonacademic things because I get to learn and somewhat experience how people can affect other people. I get to learn about life lessons and how to better prepare myself for the real world.” Josh Almonte, 9
“It’s not a mindless task in my classroom when we watch movies. Kids usually have some sort of feedback that they have to offer whether it’s discussion, discussion with questions, or questions which help them key in on certain aspects of the movie.” Pam Booth | English
VIDEOS Students have access to an unlimited amount of resources in almost all trades, subjects and skills. They watch videos ranging from makeup tutorials to building a computer.
VIDEOS Sites and channels such as Khan Academy, Crash Course, and Schoology help students supplement their academic education at school.
“I watch cooking videos, DIYs, some instrument tutorials, some makeup tutorials, and dance tutorials for sure––those are really fun to learn and do. Learning new things constantly helps me improve, even if it’s just the slightest bit, on whatever the subject is.” Jahlyne Rodrigo, 9
“I like to use video clips so that they can actually visualize processes and they can see what’s happening. Sometimes I draw things on the board but it can be helpful to actually watch an animation, I think, just to have a different way to teach it.” Darcy Milam | Biology
“I rarely use social media, but when I do, I use it to promote my clubs or pictures I’ve taken from traveling. Today’s generation resorts to social media for self expression as many find it easier to display their true self online. There is no need for any one-on-one conversation which erases people’s insecurity and self doubt when it comes to public speaking.” Mikayla Tran, 11 “I think we really use social media to connect with others when we’re not really there with each other, and I feel like [audiovisual media] is more positive, because it really helps people rather than bring people down.” Julia Martinez, 10
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Cyrus Lee, Hong Kong. By Albert Law, Feature editor It was a cloudy, Thursday morning. He was all packed, ready to go. With a boarding pass in one hand and luggage in the other, Junior Cyrus Lee was prepared to take on a new life. In the summer of 2014, Lee emigrated from Hong Kong to live and study in America. His parents sent him overseas in hopes of giving him a better education and the opportunity to attend a four-year university. “The first thought I had was [being] sad because I was already missing my friends. I recall that I was crying at the airport that morning and my friends came there to say bye to me,” Lee said.
students during passing period and lunch, instead of cramming and studying for numerous tests. “The [education] pace here is much slower and it’s more relaxing––you have more time to do things you want on your own,” Lee said. “Back in Hong Kong, you didn’t have time to do things on your own that you enjoyed.” Even his weekends were really stressful because of all his extracurricular activities. Lee attended piano lessons, basketball games, and was tutored in many of his school subjects. In addition to the heavy workload, the Hong Kong students were very
But the hardest part of Lee’s move was adjusting to the American culture.
competitive and usually compared test grades or class rankings. The pressure
Lee was scared of the way people dressed and talked -- scared because he
for Lee built up as he tried to impress his classmates as well as live up to his
knew his peers would laugh at his accent and his fashion.
own expectations.
“I think [Cyrus] adapted very well because when I first met him, he was
“The good thing about the competition is that it motivates you to work
very shy and I thought he was lame. He would act really awkward around
hard and you push yourself to aim higher than the other students. But on
others and he would dress really badly. But now, I think Cyrus [fits] with the
the other hand, it also builds up pressure because you’re constantly studying
culture because he is constantly speaking English and he doesn’t dress oddly.
so you pass the final exam,” Lee said. “During the tests there’s the sense of
His behaviors were deemed as unusual, but in the end Cyrus is still a great
achievement when you score well, but there’s also the sense of disappointment
friend,” Lee’s friend, junior Ryan Hu said.
you get when you study so hard but receive a bad grade. I tried really hard so
Lee left was he wasn’t comfortable with Hong Kong’s education system. The school system separates students into one school for primary one to six (first grade to sixth), and the other, form one to six (seventh grade to twelfth). This annoyed Lee because the maturity level of primary one students were different from those in primary six. As the form six students finished up secondary school, they were required to take a high stakes test, which consisted of math, English, Chinese, liberal studies, physics, chemistry, biology, history and economics -- a total of nine different test subjects. If Lee failed the testing, it would prevent him from choosing his major or even going to a college at all. Lee had to work three times as hard in Hong Kong to maintain his grades and his rank in class, but in America the class work wasn’t as rigorous. In those classes, Lee would be learning two years ahead of the average American schools, and had more than six subjects to study for. “My cousins told me that the exam was time-consuming because it required [rigorous] amounts of studying. My parents always said that there
I wouldn’t embarrass myself in front of my peers.”
“Though it was hard to make friends at first, I eventually gained the courage to talk to other people.” – Lee, 11 Besides the academics, the environment was different as well. The gray skies, dark clouds and gloomy weather in Hong Kong affected his mood. The outdoor environment makes Lee feel comfortable because of the cleaner air and the abundance of trees. “[The weather] gives off bad vibes, especially when it’s always raining because it prevents me and my friends [from going] out and [from doing] something productive. It gets boring because the sun rarely comes out and I normally have to do something [else],” Lee said.
was no future in Hong Kong -- the opportunities you can take are limited,
With the nurturing learning environment in America, Lee can focus on
and there are only three or four majors that are popular. Also, they didn’t
one thing at a time instead of studying for multiple subjects at once. He is
want me to stress out so much and study from seven to eight hours everyday
also encouraged because the teachers are more lenient and are willing to
just for an exit exam,” Lee said. “I was really scared to take the exam because
help students in need. In Hong Kong, homework and tests weren’t worth
I heard how hard it was and how much I would have to study to pass.”
many points, while the final test accounted for 70 percent of the students’
Lee only had limited school majors and job choices to pick from, and
grades.
the ones he chose affected his entire college course and future career. Lee had
“The Hong Kong school environment made me feel really stressed out.
to make sure the decisions he made would still be the ones he would stick to
I had to basically lock myself in the house one time to study for the final
in the future, as he was only 15. Many teenagers often change decisions as
because if I messed up, my grades would look horrible, ” Lee said.
they grow up, but Lee was forced to settle on one earlier. Changing majors in Hong Kong was very troublesome, and it required many scholars to drop classes just to start a different path they want to pursue.
Because of the never-ending homework assignments in Hong Kong, Lee often found himself struggling to manage his time. “Back in Hong Kong, I got pretty mad sometimes because I was always
Lee had a friend who chose computer engineering as her major and
so occupied with my work, and I didn’t have free time to do anything else.
career, but after a year or two, she realized that it wasn’t fit for her. She didn’t
Everyday I was just doing homework and studying and even if I did have a
want to drop out of her class because she already made so much progress,
bit of time on my hands, it was used towards music lessons,” Lee said.
and it would be difficult to start again. This made Lee realize how hard it was
As Lee began to assimilate with the students at Walnut High School, his
to achieve success in Hong Kong and how a one-time decision can lead him
social circle expanded. He is able to interact with his friends along with other
into something he might not stick with in the future.
students during passing period and lunch, instead of cramming and studying
“In America, if you don’t like what major you choose, you can easily
for numerous tests.
switch to another one that fits you more. My desire will change as I get older
“Though it was hard to make friends at first, I eventually gained the
because I will find out what I actually like and what I don’t, plus I’m a person
courage to talk to other people. Everything here is so easy-going and I
who can’t really make up my mind,” Lee said.
learned that to be successful, you need to be brave enough to interact with
As Lee began to assimilate with the students at Walnut High School, his
others,” Lee said. “It also takes time to adapt to everything but now I enjoy
social circle expanded. He is able to interact with his friends along with other
being around others. All in all, moving here was the right decision to make. Ω
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Night out at Mission Tiki Drive-in Theatre
Mission Tiki Drive-In Theatre screens the latest movie releases and features a Hawaiian theme all-around, making it a perfect place to spend a night with family or friends. PHOTOS BY ANGELA ZHANG
10798 Ramona Ave, Montclair
Food at the theatres is a must-
parking spots with a small mattress in
have, and Tiki goes above and beyond
the trunk and watch under the open
with its wide selection of snacks,
night sky. People without built-in car
candy and entrees. Most theatres limit
radios can bring stereos.
Angela Zhang
the food items to overpriced snacks
In-depth editor
because of the mess that might occur
garner different experiences. The
if they sold burgers overflowing with
wood backdrop and dark, isolated
Tiki Mission Drive-In Theatre,
chili sauce and fries. However, since
surroundings
which offers movies under the open
customers provide their own chairs
immersive experience for any scary
night sky, is a unique movie watching
and facilities -their cars- for watching
movie.
experience.
the movie, the mess is also theirs to
The setup of the drive-in consists
clean up.
Different
genres
would
may
prove
also
an
Because there are only four screens,
the
theatre
only
plays
of four large lots divided by fences,
I was able to buy two churros, a
eight movies every night. However,
each with its own screen for projected
funnel cake and popcorn for a total
customers can watch two movies for
movies. All four lots surround a small,
of $16. The menu’s diversity allows
the price of one. If they buy tickets
tiki-themed building that serves food
customers to buy filling meals and eat
for one movie on lot four, they can
and has clean amenities.
dinner while watching a film.
also watch the next movie playing on
The facilities, although lackluster
The setting and facilities are very
lot four at a later time. Tickets are
in appearance, provide a blank
customizable––a large, empty lot can
inexpensive: $9 for adults and $5 for
slate for an ideal movie watching
offer a myriad of possibilities–– so the
children under 10.
experience. The tiki theme does not
movie watching experience largely
Overall, the drive-in theatre is a
reappear in the lots and is only really
depends on the type of car and the
great place for families, friends or just
apparent in the dated building in the
preparations
watching a movie alone in the privacy
center of the lots.
Pickup truck drivers can back into
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beforehand.
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KICK BACK AND RELAX (CLOCKWISE) | Customers can bring their own snacks, stereos and other movie-watching amenities to enhance the movie watching experience. | The central building houses clean restrooms and a small food booth. | The Hawaiian themed drivein theatre displays props and buildings adorned with tiki heads, tropical flowers and palm leaves.
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Beef Hot Pot Soup
Zucchini and Basil Bisque
From mild to spicy, Young Dong Tofu’s korean soondubu is the perfect type of soup for the fall season. Traditionally served in a stone bowl, soondubu is a mixture of soft tofu along with various types of seafood, such as mussels and shrimp. The spiciness and warmth combined with the spice leaves a lingering feeling of warmth as the weather cools.
Served in an iron hot pot, this dish from Boiling Point has various elements including vermicelli, fish cake, corn and fried tofu skin. The soup gives a strong kick with its distinct and rich flavor. Its sour yet thick taste gives a nourishing sensation that is perfect for the colder season. The steaming soup provides a refreshing warmth in the fall time.
This Souplantation soup is guaranteed to satisfy your desire for this autumn’s harvest. Originating from France, this vegan bisque is a thick blend of basil leaves, shredded zucchini and roasted nuts. The overall gritty texture of the blended vegetables cuts right through the creaminess of the soup’s base and leaves a sharp, pleasant aftertaste.
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Falling into Fall with Ethereal Tunes
Darker days, colder weather, stormy nights and yellowing leaves. Embrace the mood of the season with comforting songs. COMPILEDBYSOPHIADING,SABRINAWANANDJOANNSUN
S. Wan’s take
S. Wan’s take
S. Ding’s take
Pink + White
She’s Dreaming
Autumn Leaves
Catch and Release
Lump Sum
Frank Ocean
EXO
Ed Sheeran
Matt Simons
Bon Iver
This song stands out among the
In EXO’s latest album, “She’s
Featured as a bonus track to his
Set to a light, pulsing beat, “Catch
As
“Blonde” tracks with its refreshing,
Dreaming”
mood
deluxe album “+,” this song is hands-
and Release” is a tranquil and
album, “Lump Sum” evokes a
coastal feel and it certainly does not
completely different from its title
down simply beautiful and intrinsic,
carefree
sense of nostalgic quietude with
disappoint in transporting listeners to
track. Its beautifully harmonized
weaving violin instrumentals and the
excitement to autumn leisure. Lyrics
soft,
their dream vacation. Ocean’s smooth
vocals complemented by soothing
gentle beat of a guitar throughout.
such as “Take me off to the place
gentle, repetitive strumming of an
and soulful baritone is nothing short
guitar strums offer a quick getaway
The overall chill vibe pulls you into
where one reviews life’s mysteries”
acoustic guitar is almost hypnotic,
of extraordinary as he sings of the ins
from reality. The gentle, mellow
the ultimate zen zone and is the
contemplate the desire to take a
and the simplicity of this song
and outs of love. The light tune also
tempo of the song is perfect for days
perfect song to kick back and wind
break from reality and transport
provides
adds dimension to the entire piece.
spent simply relaxing or de-stressing.
down to while chilling with friends.
listeners to a daydreamy state.
music
Recommended for those who miss the summer vibes and long to be transported back into a tropical feel.
Recommended for those who like “Pink + White’s” gentle vocals and “Sturm aud Meiner Haut’s” blues.
Recommended for those who appreciate “She’s Dreaming’s” mellow vibe and ethereal sounds.
Recommended for those who are looking for a fun song with hints of “Autumn Leaves’” jazzy acoustics.
S. Ding’s take
S. Ding’s take
adopts
a
J. Sun’s take
S. Ding’s take
segue
J. Sun’s take
from
summer
J. Sun’s take
part
of
Bon
overlapping
Iver’s
vocals.
soothing for
late-night
debut
The
background studying.
Recommended for those who vibe with “Catch and Release’s” upbeat staccato rhythms.
S. Wan’s take
Tiger Striped Sky
Sturm auf meiner Haut
Butterfly
Drift
Big Jet Plane
Roo Panes
Benne
BTS
Alina Baraz & Galimatias
Angus Stone
The song thrives on the tension
Make the transition from summer
“Butterfly” stars as the most awaited
In this song from the enchanting
Angus Stone’s song embodies a
between the deep rolling melodies
to autumn easier with a light and
track of the album. The ethereal
“Urban
Baraz’s
slightly upbeat melody while still
projected by the singer’s voice and
soothing track. A German original,
voices
signature breathy voice soars above
preserving a tranquil and relaxing
the light instrumental strumming of
Benne’s song features a consistent
raps
delicately
background
character. The blending of strong
guitar chords. Its warm soundscapes
rythm that makes it hard to not
harmonizing
members’
melodies like a mellow sigh. With
acoustics and light strings is constant
of string arrangements and rich
sway around. Give this song a listen
diverse elements. The acoustic guitar
its cascading piano notes supported
throughout the song and helps support
melodies is sentimental, transportive
if you’re looking for a tune that’s
in some parts of the song hits just
by crescendoing synths, “Drift” has
Stone’s soft vocals. The serene vibe
and sensual. The track is a delicate
mellow, yet radiates a rosy vibe. It’s the
right with the flawless beats matched
a lingering effect that creates the
makes this track a memorable one
ray of
perfect gentle fall mood-lifting song.
with
perfect vibe for letting go of stress.
and allows listeners to feel at ease.
Recommended for those who are fond of “Butterfly’s” sweet, light acoustics or “Big Jet Planes’” slow beats.
Recommended for those who enjoy “Autumn Leaves”’ relaxing essence or “Drift’s” higher tones.
sunshine for the ears.
Recommended for those who adore “Lump Sum’s” gentle and light-hearted musicality.
Recommended for those looking for an alternative to English pop with a tune matched by “Tiger Striped Sky.”
blended highlight
the
of
with the the
powerful miraculous
accompanying
vocals.
Recommended for those who like “Pink + White’s” gentle instrumentals or a blend of harmonizing and rap.
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album,
crafted
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Snare drummer sophomore Andrei Dimaano waits for the drum major to call drumline into playing position. “There’s a lot to keep in mind, and it can be quite nerve-racking. But it’s an amazing experience when you realize the whole band relies [on] my section’s ability to play cleanly,” Dimaano said.
Color Guard sophomore Tammy Lu strikes a victory pose as the show opener comes to an end. “I felt like [our performance] was a good run considering it [was] our first time performing it in front of a crowd. Putting on the costume and makeup really helped us get into character and perform with expression,” Lu said.
Color Guard sophomore Aaya Ahmed and other Color Guard members sit in the front of the field at the beginning of the show. “Usually we’ll smile until our cheeks burn, but [the serious concept] is more natural. It’s more fierce compared to our bubbly ones,” Ahmed said.
Assistant drum major senior Eunice Park conducts the marching band from the podium. “There was actually a good outcome of audience on Friday, so the pressure was a lot greater than usual. There was definitely a great reaction for the field show, which was very encouraging,” Park said.
Color Guard co-captain senior Ashley Acosta poses during her solo performance in the middle of the opener. “That pose was supposed to be dark and mysterious, and I was deep into my character at the moment. It’s a great opporunity because I’ve never really felt that confident. This solo made me step out of my comfort zone,” Acosta said.
Adhering to the theme, clarinetist senior Bonnie Chang incorporates a more straightlegged style of marching. “The drill is relatively new, so I was just trying to not mess up during the performance. The usual drills have never been easy, but they’ve been simpler than the one that we’re doing this year,” Chang said.
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Ryman Arts Program Inspires Students Senior Harrison Chang and junior Herman Wang win free classes to the Ryman Arts Program. Angela Cao
and this fall term will extend from
Arts editor
Aug. 20 to Nov. 19. The beginner class focuses on composition and
Senior Harrison Chang and junior
Herman
Wang
sketching, the intermediate class
received
begins incorporating watercolor and
scholarships into the Ryman Arts
portraiture, and the advanced class
Program, which provided them each
teaches acrylic painting and mixed
with $1,000 in free classes at Cal
media. While Chang is new to the
State Fullerton and Otis College
program, Wang has completed two
along with art supplies.
semesters.
After submitting an online application,
which
“If
you’re going to apply,
consisted
you need to be ready to dedicate
of an art piece and a teacher
yourself to the program,” Wang
recommendation, applicants were
said. “Honestly, I thought I was
notified of the results July 11.
pretty good, but then it turned out
“I heard it is a great program,
everyone else there is better than me.
and I feel really lucky to have been
But, the organization has expanded
accepted. It was a little complicated
my knowledge of many different
because of their application rules,
art techniques and improved my
but it was fun because I got to try
creativity and imagination.”
something new. All applicants were
In addition to classes, students
required to draw from real life which
can participate in extracurricular
means you couldn’t copy a picture
activities such as visiting the Los
or from someone else’s drawing. I
Angeles County Museum of Arts
didn’t think too much of it and drew
(LACMA) and drawing at the Make
things that I saw everyday, such as a
Your Mark at the Park event in
stapler and my shoe,” Chang said.
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Classes are split in semesters,
PHOTO BY KEVIN ARIFIN
AN ASPIRING ARTIST (CLOCKWISE) I Wang drew this still-life picture as part of a perspectives study during the first semester of the program. I Senior Harrison Chang experiments with color in his sketch, “Inspiration.” Junior Herman Wang sketches on his drawing board.
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Preview: Choir to Host Cabaret Night
PHOTO BY JUSTIN JIANG
Choir will perform at Cabaret Night Sept. and 24. Kevin Arifin
beach bondings beforehand. This
Arts editor
helped members familiarize with one another so that during performances,
Choir will perform in its annual Cabaret Night Sept. 23 and 24. Practice for the choirs began
they were more synchronized. “The bonding really helped us get closer to each other. Last year, we
on the second week of school. Each
weren’t too close, so I think this year,
choir has hosted at least one after
we’re trying a lot harder to become
school practice per week to rehearse
really good friends,” Rhapsody
singing and dancing. Dress rehearsals
sophomore Sarah Gomes said. “Of
began the week of the concert.
course I’m nervous for our first
TWO BEATS ONE | Rhapsody juniors Erin Lopez and Samantha Sandoval rehearse a duet for Cabaret Night. accompanied by choreography. “The audience should expect
“There is always pressure to
performance, but it’s a big step for us
different music and lots of fun. We
do our best for any performance,
to take together as a choir group. We
have been working on energetic
and this is no exception,” Men’s
have such a strong group this year,
music that gives off good vibes for
Ensemble junior Andrew Liu said.
and I know we’ll be great.”
Cabaret Night,” Chamber senior
“We’re hoping to really wow the audience with our music.”
Each group and a few soloists
Nathan Si said. “It’s the first concert
will sing different classical, pop and
of the year, and we can see all the
folk songs to showcase the wide
talent of the different choirs. I
in Blue, Men’s Ensemble and
range of choir voices. New to this
feel really pumped to finally start
Chamber, had their own park or
year’s performance, the songs will be
Some choirs, such as Rhapsody
performing again.” Ω
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sports
Girls’ tennis wins against Diamond Bar Three years after Diamond Bar beat Walnut 12-6, the Mustangs come back from the loss by beating the Brahmas 15-3. Eric Peng
we’re all like ‘Oh, it’s okay, it’s okay.’
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Editor-in-chief
It’s easier to play with someone you connect with,” Santos said. “If I
Girls’ tennis defeated Diamond
was with someone who is quiet and
Bar 15-3 in a home game on Thursday,
doesn’t like to communicate with
Sept. 15. The match was the team’s
me, I wouldn’t do as well. Vivian
first game against the Brahmas after a
communicates with me, and we are
three-year hiatus.
vocal, so I feel more confident with
Walnut came out ahead in all
her.”
three rounds winning 6-0 in the first,
As the Mustangs led the match
5-1 in the second and 4-2 in the third.
11-1 by the third round, head coach
“I’m a little bit overjoyed because
Lee Shiomoto subbed out the starters
I haven’t played Diamond Bar for
for other players to end the final round.
three years. The last time I played
After playing two rounds prior,
was JV, and then this time I played
doubles player junior Katherine Co
varsity,” singles player senior Julie
finished the last set by winning the
Yuan said. “I was nervous because we
tiebreaker game 8-6 with senior Misa
didn’t really know what to expect, but
Smanpongse. Walnut gained four of
after realizing we were doing well, I
the six sets in the final round to win
was excited.”
the match 15-3.
Singles player freshman Vianna
“[The other team] had really
Sanapanya won all three sets, while
good volleys, and they were good with
singles players freshman McKenzie Mai and junior Kelly Chuang both
their calls, so they were good to play
HIT TO WIN | Singles player freshman McKenzie Mai looks to hit the ball across the court and move her opponent away.
with. We were slowly driving through
pulled away with two sets. Doubles
had a slow start being down 0-1, but
and make the nervousness go away,”
rallied their opponent in a prolonged
it, but we were able to come out with
players senior Jo Ann Sun and junior
was able to retaliate with low and fast
Chuang said. “During the match, I just
first set 6-4. After being warmed up,
the win,” Smanpongse said. “I don’t
Florence Ao took three sets throughout
balls to close out the set, 6-2. Chuang
kept giving her low balls and keeping
Santos sliced her way through the
like the rivalries between schools, and I
the match, and doubles players juniors
went into the next set with the same
the ball in play instead of some of my
second set while Lee continuously hit
don’t hold anything against Diamond
Vivian Lee and Sara Santos gained
momentum to win 6-1 after hitting
usual bigger shots. I had to adapt. For
flat down the line to win 6-1.
Bar. I just think of it as another game,
two sets.
two aces and grinding out each point.
every player, it’s kind of different; they
Going into the her first match,
“When I’m down, I usually sing
singles player junior Kelly Chuang
a song in my head to keep me calm
all have different weaknesses.” Santos and Lee consistently out-
Meet the Quarterback
Sophomore Jared Arellano plays quarterback in the upcoming varsity football season. COMPILED BY ASHLEY LIANG AND SHERMAN WU
“It’s not just Jared, it’s not just about this year, but it’s about the next three years that he’s here. He’ll be Offensive coach leading this program. There’s a lot of Chima Ike bright days ahead for Jared.”
Head Coach Alfredo Silva
“[Jared Arellano] has brought stability to the QB position. His leadership shows in his willingness to learn. His commitment to learning the offense is an example to everyone else.”
“We’re both not quiet at all and we both bring each other up and we never get mad at each other because
but it was cool that we won.” The victory extended the team’s overall preseason record to 7-1. Ω
Meet the Defensive Coach
New defense coordinator Pete Carrion strengthens the fundamental basics. COMPILED BY SARAH AIE, NICOLE CHIANG AND JEREMY HSIAO
Ryan Hines, 11
Moses Barraza, 12
“Yeah usually [with Coach Carrion] we all break up into different groups. The defensive back work on footwork, running and technique. Linebackers are doing technique drills and hitting drills.” “His coaching style is different from coaches previously in Walnut football, and it is because of this that our defense has improved exponentially. We hope to make him proud.”
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Dynamic duo: Dylan and Dylan Seniors Dylan Needham and Dylan Zavala will travel 769 miles to the University of New Mexico to take their passion of baseball to the next level. Kevin Arifin
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Arts editor
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Until seventh inning, the score had been tied 0-0. Number 36, who had just scored a double and brought one of the runners home, smiled at number 16, who pitched and closed the game for the travel ball
team’s
first
championship
victory. Gathering together, the team dogpiled onto each other. Fast forward to now, best friends, number 16, pitcher senior Dylan Needham and number 36, second
baseman
senior
Dylan
Zavala, both earned scholarships to play baseball at University of New Mexico. Although Zavala began playing at four years old and Needham began at seven years old, the two first met in first grade at Vejar Elementary School. After finding out that they were going to be on the same team for Walnut PONY Baseball, the pair
SHOWING COLLEGE SPIRIT | Needham and Zavala bring a piece of New Mexico to Walnut by displaying their college gear.
became warm up partners.
through baseball. [Your teammates]
We were still really good friends.
games, the coaches were pleased
to University of New Mexico on
don’t only become your best friends,
He fit in perfectly with the baseball
with the players’ performance and
scholarships and plan to make their
they just become like family to you,
team,” Needham said. “ Normally,
gave them a call asking them to join
friendship last.
they’re your brothers,” Zavala said.
just before games, we usually pump
the university’s baseball program.
“We have a tight group of friends
each other up. We start getting loud.
here, at Walnut on the baseball team.
He’s probably the loudest person
program,
their
I played with him on my first baseball
We basically do everything together,
there.”
conference the past two years. I’ve
team, then I played with him in high
“We became friends because we had common interests,” Zavala said. “We played baseball, and we happened to be in the same league together. From there, he became one of my best friends.” Sharing the same group of friends, the pair of Dylans remained best
friends
throughout
middle
school and even roomed together at Camp Arrowhead, the annual sixth grade trip at Suzanne. “I’ve learned that baseball’s a small world and the friendships you build are gonna last a long time
Highlights of Dylan and Dylan’s friendship COMPILED BY KEVIN ARIFIN
we can tell each other anything we want.”
“They have a really good and
they
won
“I’m so lucky to go to New Mexico with the other Dylan because
Both had connections to former
visited the campus, and I liked the
school and now, I’m going to get to
Walnut baseball player Cody Dye,
area. Besides, I have friends going
play in college with him,” Needham
However, after middle school,
who currently plays for University of
there, and I’m really lucky because
said. “ You never really hear people
Zavala moved to Bishop Amat
New Mexico. Through this mutual
you don’t really get to go college
from the same high school going to
temporarily. When Zavala returned
friend, Zavala and Needham were
with your friends,” Needham said.
the same college, and the fact that
to Walnut High School two years
able to find the coaches’ phone
“Baseball is my passion. I love it, and
we’re really good friends, we have
later, in his junior year, their bond
numbers and maintain contact with
it’s what I hopefully want to do with
known each other forever and we
strengthened.
the school throughout the summer.
my life.”
both have the same name, there can’t
“It was like he never really left.
Following a visit to one of their
Now, the two are committed
be a bigger coincidence.” Ω
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Needham and Zavala meet in first grade and then played on the same PONY baseball
The pair become best friends throughout elementary school and middle school.
Zavala leaves to Bishop Amat as a freshman, but he returns to Walnut High School in his junior year and the two reconnect as friends.
Both plan to attend University of New Mexico for its baseball program.