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BEHIND THE ELECTION Who did you choose on last weeks ballot? Read about DBHS students decision-making and the new campaign policies. Please see page 4. ONE DROP AT A TIME Its hard to know just how much water we can save every day. Learn more about the impact of using less water in our daily lives. Please see page 7. FIRED UP Still not sure which movies to watch during the boring summer? We have a list of blockbusters that will make you forget the summer heat. Please see page 10. HELP: This years Relay for Life theme is Peace, Love, Cure. Throughout the day, DBHS ACS will sell Luminaria bags at a price of $10 each for the Luminaria Ceremony at night. Eric Lee Asst. News Editor The American Cancer Society will sponsor its 4th annual Relay for Life at the Lorbeer Middle School track from Saturday, June 13 to Sunday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 9 a.m. Relay for Life is a 24 hour event in which participants can walk around the track to raise money for cancer research. There will be many performances, music by live bands, and movies. Performances will include a choir performance by St. Dennis Choir Community, a martial arts demonstration [could not confirm], and a dance by Kiwanas dance studio. There will also be other activities such as the Survivor Fashion Show, which allows some cancer patients to dress up for everyone at the event. Attendees may participate in different activities, such as moon bounces. At night, many games, karaoke, and videogames like Rock Band or Guitar Hero will be available for everyone. This year, there will be a Pantene Beautiful Lengths hair donation booth that will accept donations from people with long and uncolored hair. Donated hair will be made into wigs for cancer patients. The goal of ACS is to raise $45,000 from this years event. The primary purpose of ACS is to raise money to help fight cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. Every year we try to raise as much

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TOP BULL Do you want to know who the best Brahma athlete on campus is? Find out who has received the honor of being named athlete of the year. Please see page 13.

Incidents Occur Near DBHS Campus

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ACS Hosts Annual Relay for Life

money as we can, and every minor is required to raise $100 to stay a full 24 hours, explained Caitlin Everhart, co-president for the 2009-2010 officer board of the ACS. The event will begin with a survivor lap, which is a lap around the track for people who have survived cancer. There will be an annual event called the Luminaria Ceremony which celebrates the lives of those who have fought and survived cancer. Luminaria bags, which are sold to raise money, can be purchased either in memory of someone who has passed away from cancer, or in honor of a cancer patient who is still alive. The event will pay tribute to those who have been lost to the disease. A closing ceremony will include a fight back pledge to continue to spread the ACS message of hope and cancer awareness. The purpose of the event is for children to understand the dangers of cancer and to promote cancer awareness within communities across the United States. Many different organizations and clubs have raised funds through Relay for Life. ACS has held fundraisers in conjunction with organizations such as DB 4 Youth and Lions/ Leos Roaring Team. Jennifer Anderson, the Chair for the Diamond Bar Relay For Life, commented, I love volunteering for the American Cancer Society and I know that everything that I do for them is making a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their friends and families everywhere, It's a lot of work but its definitely worth it in the end.

Concern for student safety has recently increased after two major incidents occured in which students were harmed. Students are advised to always be aware of their surroundings. Iris Li News Editor Elizabeth Lee Asst. News Editor A male student from Diamond Bar High School was involved in a car accident on Evergreen Springs Drive after school on Tuesday, May 5, around 3:15 p.m. The student, who was a pedestrian, got into an accident with another vehicle and received surgery on one of his legs. The details of his accident are unclear and are still under investigation by the Sherriffs Department. His name is not being released. Although he will not be back on campus, Pat Wakefield, a teacher at DBHS, has volunteered to home-school the student until the end of the school year in order to help him finish his classes. Everybody here was fabulous as far as their support for him and has been sending messages to him to make sure he was okay, said Ginger Auten, a class of 2012 Grade Level Coordinator. She added, I think given the initial shock and apparent severity of the accident, I think he is really lucky. Diamond Bar High Schools office personnel contacted the Sheriffs Department after the accident. The Sheriffs Department then contacted the paramedics and brought in a helicopter to transport the student to the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. He stayed at the UCI Medical Center for approximately a week. An ambulance drove the student from the accident site to the football field, where the helicopter landed. I was really pleased about how quickly paramedics and Sheriffs responded. The fact that they made determinations to use a helicopter to fly to the nearest trauma center demonstrates they really know the job and they really have the best interest of our students at heart as well, commented Assistant Principal Tim Bryan. The helicopter landed on the football field before the ambulance arrived. We contacted the athletic events that were going on, on the upper field when the helicopter was going to be landing, so the coaches already knew, explained Bryan. Bryan discussed the importance of safety around campus. There are a lot of schools surrounding us. There is a lot of traffic around the school. We have so many people and machines moving at the same time in the morning and in the afternoon. He added, It is really important that we are paying attention to what is going on because you just have to be [Please see SAFETY on page 3]

Strike a pose... Girls League scholarship winners (from left to right) Rico, Shon, Lee, Singarajah, Mohammadi, Parke, and Kim smile for the camera. Courtesy of Lisa Pacheco

Seniors Receive Scholarships From DBHS Clubs

Ruby Hwang Staff Writer The event will be held in the Diamond Bar High School gym at 7 p.m. Seniors Bo Taek Kim and Anantha Singarajah each won $500 scholarships from Girls League. Alvin Lee, Mina Mohammadi, Jamie Parke, Sherylvi Rico, and Gimin Shon were awarded the remaining five $100 scholarships from the club. I feel very honored to receive this scholarship and I think it's wonderful that our school has a club that can reward students for all their hard work," commented Singarajah. Requirements to win the award included a grade-point average of 2.5 or higher, a letter

MONEY: Girls League and Honor Society granted scholarships to students with outstanding community service involvement. Both clubs required applicants to be seniors.

Diamond Bar High Schools Girls League granted seven senior students the fifth annual Girls League Merit Scholarship Award on Monday, May 18. Along with many other scholarships and awards, the winners of the Girls League scholarship will be presented with checks at the All School Awards Night on Thursday, May 28.

Senior Week to be Choir Performed Their Last Held Next Week Show of the Year
FAREWELL: About half of this years senior class is expected to go to Grad Night. This will be the last chance for the entire class to be together before they go off to college. Elizabeth Lee Asst. News Editor cones. There will also be inflatables, music, and water games available for the seniors for their entertainment. Its going to be our last activity on campus, commented Lee. This years annual Grad Night for seniors will be held at Disneyland in Anaheim on Thursday, June 4 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tickets cost $85 per person and will be sold until the week of graduation. Kids dance, they go on rides, they hang out with their friends, and take pictures, explained Activities Director Petria Gonzales. The United Student Body helps the senior class plan the night. After signing up for the venue, USB started organizing the event a couple of months ago. All we have to organize are the ticket sales, stated Lee. I hope the Class [of] 2009 can have one last night together and enjoy themselves and each other before they all go off to college, Kelly stated. Senior week and activities wouldnt exist without the advisors. Without them, our class wouldnt have anything, commented Lee. He added, [I hope] we all have a good time and our hard work pays off. As long as we stay safe and have fun, thats all I can ask for. SING: DBHS choir department received a $1,000 check from the Brahma Foundation after the combined choirs performed the last song of Thursday nights show. Megan Quiamas Staff Writer Diamond Bar High Schools Choir Spring Concert was held on Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The concert was entitled The 70s and More! The Choir Spring Concert is an annual event at DBHS. The choir classes, which include Diamondtones, Chamber Choir, Solitaire, and Marquis, performed at the concert. In the first half of the concert, choir sang songs from the 1970s; after intermission, all choir performed songs from previous competitions and shows. The concert involved 76 songs and dancing that choir has been practicing for the entire second semester. This event was the final showcase for the choir department. Many pieces were sung by groups, but some of the choir members also sang solos. It is the final time that all the kids get to sing together and some have been singing at Diamond Bar for four years, said choir teacher Patty Breitag. Many of the students family and friends attended this

of recommendation, a 200 to 300 word essay about the students experiences doing community service, and enrollment at an accredited college or university. Applicants did not need to be members of the club. To earn money for the scholarships, Girls League sold plush toys and food throughout the school year. Hosting Winter Formal was also a large source of the clubs income. The cancellation of Winter Formal could impact the amount of money given to scholarship winners in the future. DBHS Honor Society also gave out scholarships. Three [Please see FINANCE on page 2]

This years Senior Week will involve a breakfast on Monday, June 1, a picnic on Tuesday, June 2, and Grad Night on Thursday, June 4. The Class Committee of 2009 and its advisors, Jennifer Burns, Kelly Chacon, and Shannon Kelly, were in charge of planning Senior Week. [The class advisors] have been working extremely hard just for us. We cant really appreciate enough how much they do for us, commented Class of 2009s President William Lee. The Senior Breakfast will be held after graduation rehearsal at the Diamond Bar Center. The senior slideshow and talent show will also be held there. Food from Millies Restaurant & Bakery, Robeks, and Starbucks will be available, as well as donuts. The Senior Picnic will be held in the upper field of Diamond Bar High School after another graduation practice. There will be an In-N-Out truck there to serve food, along with an ice maker to make snow

The sound of music... Chamber, Marquis, and Solitaire Girls sing The Rose. Ashley Chen concert. I want the audience to be happy with the performance and be proud of their students accomplishments, commented Breitag. After the final song of Thursdays performance, Purple Summer, from the musical Spring Awakening, the Brahma Foundation gave Breitag a $1,000 donation for the choir department. Senior Alexa Yoshimoto, president of the choir department, commented, We worked hard this whole year, and I am so proud of [the performers]. I am also proud to be part of this organization. Choir has been practicing for this event since April. In class, they do their regular warm-ups and practice for the show. All the classes prepare together by going over routines and song pieces both during school hours and after school. We worked hard for this event and we had so much fun being on stage together one last time for this year, said sophomore Marquis singer Emily Tournie.

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THE FINAL COUNTDOWN Have you been busy marking the days on your calendar until summer break? Getting ready to burn your homework and empty all the information crammed inside your head? Remember, its not over until its really over. Finals week is just around the corner, so dont slack off and let your lessons go out the other ear! Keep your chin up and stay strong! Youve got to keep those grades up and make your parents proud. Finals week will be from Monday, June 1 to Thursday, June 4. ENDLESS SUMMER Are you tired of school? Wish that you could sleep in? Youre in luck! Summer is approaching at the speed of light. You will finally get a chance to loosen up and relax since those all-nighters and last minute cramming will be long gone. Pat yourself on the back for your hard work this year and hang in there. Raise those borderline grades and get ready for summer break! The last day of school is on Thursday, June 4. SIT THE SAT Up to your ears in practice tests? Now all your hard work will come into play but remember not to stress out too much. Itll all pay off when you see that high score on your test. Do your absolute best and show colleges just how great you are. Confidence is the key to great success, so dont panic. Just keep in mind that there is nothing to worry about and youll do fine. Dont skip breakfast because you will need it to stimulate your brain power. The SAT will be on Saturday, June 6. ONE MORE STEP TO CLIMB Need to retake a class or get that seventh period out of the way for the next school year? Hopefully, you have registered for a summer school class! If so, do your best and dont let the thought of summer get to your head. Six extra weeks may seem like a long time, but it will fly by faster than you might think. Finish strong and youll have plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your break. Do your best and have fun! Summer school starts on Monday, June 15. DADDYS LITTLE HELPER Dads are always looking out for you, protecting you every step of the way. He is the one who keeps you on the right track and supports you every second of your life. Your mom has had her day and now is the chance to thank your dad for everything that he has done for you. Take this time to let your dad know just how much you care for him. Fathers Day will be on Sunday, June 21.

Six DBHS Students Participated in the 28th Annual Art Show

DRAW: Selected DBHS art students entered class projects in an art show. These included Indian tribal self-portraits done in pencil, pastel landscapes, and still lifes. Laura Moffitt Staff Writer Diamond Bar High School students participated in the Pomona Valley Art Associations 28th Annual Open-Juried Art Show from Saturday, May 9 to Sunday, May 24. Diamond Bar High Schools studio art seniors, Emily Bertrand, Shirley Kim, Amy Nguyen, and Tiffany Su; junior Emily Hung; and sophomore Breanna Laverde were entered into the competition in the OpenJuried Division. However, the students did not receive any ribbons. The Open-Juried Division allowed all artists of any level to apply. Rather than the Student Division, where only high school students can participate, being in the Open-Juried Division meant that they would be competing against artists of all levels. After submitting their work, the artists went to the show and looked at other pieces and those who received ribbons. Hung, Nguyen, and Su submitted a tribal self-portrait done in pencil while Kim and Laverde submitted pastel landscapes. Bertrand was the only one who submitted a black-and-white still life done in pencil. The recognition was really great, commented Nguyen. She added, Having Mr. Hamel enter my piece in the show was like validation [of] my efforts. I have more motivation to create and play around with different mediums now. Bertrand said, [I enjoyed] being in the same division as adults and real artists. Its cool that my piece was put up against other people who have had more years of experience. The students were competingagainst professionals of all levels and were the only students asked to participate in this division. Just looking at their work, its very, very good, commented art teacher Dave Hamel. He explained, There werent many entries for the student show, so I took the work out and asked them where they thought I should enter these. Because it was high quality work, one of the judges felt that they were very qualified to enter the open. They worked in class on their pieces for about three to five weeks, with a variety of media ranging from pastels to pencils. The art works included a variety of Indian tribal selfportraits, pastel landscapes, and still lifes. Originally, the pieces were given as projects for the first semester, but after seeing the pieces, Hamel, along with the students, decided to enter them

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Etch a sketch... Hung drew a black-and-white tribal portrait in pencil. Courtesy of Dave Hamel into the contest. When I went to the art show, Nguyen commented, I I could see the huge talent enjoyed seeing all the other that these artists have. You'd artists' pieces. It's like taking probably never guess that they a peek inside their world. In a can create these masterpieces typical day, you'd never get to if you pass by them on the see the talents that people have. sidewalk. It's really inspiring.

Continued from page 1 FINANCE: Two Girls League scholarship applicants won $500 and five recieved $100. $100 scholarships were given out to senior Honor Society members with outstanding extracurricular and community service involvement. Winners of the Honor Society scholarship were seniors Benjamin Chen, Kimberly Dang, and Mina Mohammadi. This scholarship is a good way to get more students to join the club, commented Daniel Lee, president-elect of Honor Society. Other scholarships that were awarded to the seniors at DBHS included the Shirley Schuler Memorial Scholarship and the Bill Tainter Scholarship for the Disabled. Honor Society and Girls League are both community service oriented clubs, and I think it is an amazing idea that both of these renowned clubs on campus are rewarding Diamond Bar High School students for their extracurricular involvement, said Mohammadi.

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Jack Pendleton found a severed snake head in his plate at a New York T.G.I. Fridays restaurant. The snakes spine was still attached. The restaurant staff believes that the snake was purposely planted on the plate. Lab tests have shown that the snake head was not cooked. A Michigan couple was reunited with their dog after it was blown away by a storm. The couples Chihuahua, Tinkerbell, was taken away at a flea market. A psychic was hired to help search for Tinkerbell. The dog was found two days later in a nearby forest. Weighing about six pounds, Tinkerbell was found to be unharmed. Thirty-nine-year old Albert Vincent Perkins was arrested for robbing the First Federal Bank in Missouri after he left his wallet at the crime scene. The robber ordered the teller to put all of the banks hundred dollar bills into a plastic bag. On his way out of the bank, Perkins left his wallet on the counter. Perkins was identified by his drivers license and a photograph. According to the police, he stole about $300,000. Seven workers were sent to a hospital after smelling a refrigerator full of rotten food. The AT&T building where they worked was evacuated. A hazmat team that was sent into the building found an unplugged refrigerator filled with moldy food. A worker unable to smell the fumes because of allergies cleaned the refrigerator. The fumes caused 28 people to get treated for nausea and vomiting. Two Washington state men were beaten after urinating on what they believed to be an empty car. The owner of the car got out and beat them with a golf club, possibly leaving one man with a fractured arm. Police Sergeant Dan Dornes stated that urinating in public is a crime. Dornes also mentioned that the two men who committed that crime are not likely to be cited. The police were not able to identify the owner of the car.

Dance Concert Held in the DBHS Theater

SWING: Tickets for the dance concert were sold in the dance room for $8 and were also sold at the door. All proceeds then paid for costumes, props, and blank CDs. Diana Romero Asst. Photo Editor Diamond Bar High Schools 20th Annual Spring Dance Concert was held in the theater on Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This performance showcased all of the dance classes and programs at DBHS such as the intermediate and advanced ensembles, the dance team, and the male dance crew. The dance concert was titled This Joint Is Jumpin and began with a production piece with a song of the same title. Approximately 60 students participated in the opening. The performance included a variety of dances that included Hip Hop, Tahitian, lyrical, jazz, and tap. [Students] show their dances as they progress throughout the semester with the aim to audition to be in the concert, explained DBHS dance teacher Janna Lindenberg. Not all the dances can be in the show. Students need to demonstrate preparedness, strong execution, and audience appeal, she added.

Continued from page 1 SAFETY: The student who got into the car accident is now recovering at home. careful when there are that many people moving that quickly in such a short space of time, stated Bryan. Another male student from DBHS was robbed by five individuals who were driving a maroon-colored Honda type vehicle. This incident occurred on Tuesday, May 12, at approximately 1 p.m. Several individuals stepped out of the vehicle and confronted the male student. When they asked him what items he had in his pockets, he revealed an iPod, his wallet, and his insulin pump. Instead of taking his iPod or wallet, they took his insulin pump. Before they got back into the car, one of them punched the student in the face. They drove off immediately after this. This case is also still under investigation by the Sheriffs Department. Two deputies came to Diamond Bar [High School] to see if we had noticed anything unusual within minutes of the report of the robbery, stated Bryan. Regarding students safety, Bryan said, On campus, were not changing what we do because we have a pretty good hold on keeping the kids safe on campus with all of our policies and procedures. Around the campus, all we can really do is encourage students to travel in groups and not travel by themselves, and to be constantly aware of their surroundings.

Spin and twirl... Dancers (from left to right) Sammie Cino, Emily Giovaniello, and Christi Schlaufman perform to Ingrid Michaelsons Keep Breathing. Diana Romero About 35 acts were in this The show was directed and years Spring Dance Concert. organized by Lindenberg. Keith This years dance program DeLuca, the stagecraft teacher, had more dancers than it has was in charge of lighting and ever had. We have had a lot audio. Coleen Gees Advanced of participation and dancers Placement art class decorated that wanted to be on stage, the concert with paper cut-outs commented Lindenberg. of silhouettes of dancers. Tickets for the dance The concert is an concert were being sold for $8 opportunity to showcase the in the dance room. Tickets were material that students have also available at the door. All the developed through the semester. proceeds paid for the costumes, I hope that the audience walks choreographers, props, and away from the concert realizing blank compact discs. Dancers how much talent DBHS has in used the CDs to play the songs their dance department, stated used in the show. Lindenberg.

Pick me!... Runners for the 2011 Secretary/Treasurer, (from left to right) Sarthi Patel, Richley Young, Shane Lee, and Jenny Cho, present their election speeches at lunch as USB President Marc Inocencio introduces the candidates. Diana Romero

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Im going to vote for whoever I think qualifies for the position but also someone who will make a difference. Melanie Rodriguez, Sophomore Whoever I know best because Id rather see my friend in office than someone I dont know. Logan Mazon, Freshman

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I vote for those I know best. People may give great speeches, but that doesnt mean they will do what they say. Derek Chang, Junior Whether the candidates present strong motives in their speeches. Nathan Davis, Sophomore

Eye of the Editors

Candidates for last weeks class officer elections received a notice last Monday telling them that all campaign giveaways would no longer be allowed. The decision was made by administration and enforced by the United Student Body. Such a decision was a shock to campaigners, who for years have been accustomed to giving out extravagant paraphernalia to bribe voters. Such a decision to ban the bribes was given without sufficient notice, but was a good move, since it has partially restored the ideals of equality and democracy for which the elections stand. Campaign giveaways have been an integral part of the election process at Diamond Bar High School for too long. Instead of voting for the best candidates, students vote for whoever has given out the most elaborate gifts. With the elimination of such items, students have been encouraged to vote for the most capable candidate instead of the richest. In the past, USB had guidelines on the distribution of giveaways. But it became obvious that few were following the guidelines, as the elaborateness and quantity of gifts dispensed forced many to question whether the $200 spending limit was being followed. Even the ban on food items was disregarded by some candidates on the first day of campaigning. Giveaways have been greatly abused by recipients. Students litter the giveaways around campus. Administration and USB should also consider further limiting the usage of flyers, though there is an existing limit. The giveaways also hurt the learning environment, as teachers complain of distraction caused by the disruptive toys. Yet the decision to prohibit giveaways was poorly communicated. Candidates who invested time and money into making and purchasing items for distribution were stunned by the impulsive decision, as they were left with many bags of merchandise. Candidates were tempted to continue with the distribution illegally. If the decision was given proper notice, candidates would not be faced with the dilemma they were put in last week. Hopefully, this ban will continue into the future. Our school elections have long been known for their inequity, primarily because of the use of giveaways; the prohibition has brought back some of the justness of which our elections have been devoid.

I would vote for my friends that I know well enough and that I would think are responsible enough. Ihsan Bayaa, Freshman

I am going to vote for who is the most responsible. James Sutanto, Freshman

Out of Gas and Luck

Adeel Mohammadi Editor-in-Chief More than four decades ago, the American oil company Texaco went to Ecuador to pump petroleum from the countrys huge oil fields; a byproduct of the pumping, toxic waste, was dumped at numerous sites throughout the country. After doing so, Texaco left Ecuador in the 1990s, and is now a part of Chevron. The effects of the irresponsible dumping have been felt by Ecuadorians for decadesthe American oil companies need to be held accountable for their actions and penalized for what they have done. Currently, 20,000 Ecuadorians are collectively suing Chevron for a sum of $27 billion, the estimated cost of repairing the environmental damage incurred because of the illegal dumping. Justice demands that Chevron pay for the liability that they acquired, but Chevron executives are refusing to acknowledge their responsibility. Ecuadorians have had to deal with the repercussions of the companys negligence for decades. Ground water, a source of drinking water for many, has been contaminated. Because rivers have been polluted with oil and other toxic substances, trades like fishing have suffered greatly. In a country that is already suffering from poverty and underdevelopment, the American oil corporations, first Texaco and now Chevron, are devastating Ecuador; while corporate executives and lawyers stubbornly fight the case, Ecuadors landscape and people are forced to deal with the consequences of the environmental negligence. Because Chevron is dealing with a country with little power, the company is under the impression that it can get away with not paying to clean up the toxic mess. Indubitably, such dumping would not have been tolerated on American soil; neither should it be accepted in Ecuador. Chevron argues that it is only partly responsible for the

damage, since Texaco was partnered with an Ecuadorian oil firm; yet, Texaco operated all of the drilling, and under American law, that would make them fully responsible. Furthermore, Chevron argues that since Texaco spent $40 million in the 1990s for clean-up, the firm is absolved of the responsibility. But of the more than 900 toxic sites in Ecuador, only about 160 have been cleaned by Texaco, though the effectiveness of the cleaning is disputed, while the rest continue to fester and pollute the country. The American oil companies consider themselves to be above the law. In the 1990s, when several Ecuadorians sued Texaco in an American court, the oil companys lawyers argued that the case should be tried in Ecuador. Now that it is, Chevron is arguing that in Ecuador, they will not receive a fair trial. It seems that instead of wanting a fair trial, the oil companies are looking for excuses to escape their liability. Instead of paying to fix the toxic sites, Chevron has embarked on a giant public relations campaign, after learning that CBS 60 Minutes was seeking to do an expos. Chevron is trying to convince the world that it is not responsible, making biased videos captioned Learn more about the lawsuit in Ecuador and why it should be dismissed. Chevron has bought advertisement space on Google, so that when searchers enter Chevron in Ecuador, they find links to Chevrons partial pages. Instead of caring about their environmental impact, Chevron is more concerned with its global image, one that will doubtlessly be tarnished by this episode. While Chevron claims itself to be an international company investing in human energy, the American and international population are forced to wonder why Chevron has not taken responsibility for its actions and righted a grave injustice to the people of Ecuador. Chevron is letting thousands of Ecuadorians suffer while its lawyers try to find loopholes and evade liability for a crime, the effects of which have been felt for 40 years.

GOP, Ive Gone Out Partying

Elizabeth Lee Asst. News Editor After nearly 30 years in the Senate as a Republican, Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania switched to the Democratic Party, and was stripped of his seniority late last month. Though he claims that his political opinions are more Democratic than they are Republican, his decision was clearly based on his desire to gain more popularity and remain in the Senate, since being a Democrat will be beneficial during the reelection. If he continues to aim for gaining public approval instead of truly following his personal beliefs, he will, instead of voting by his own judgment, vote to gain popularity. This is not the first time Specter has shifted political parties. He once ran as a Democrat for the office of Attorney General for the state of Pennsylvania before he became a Republican. After winning his desired position, he reaffirmed himself as a Republican to get into the Senate. However, when he saw his slim chances of being reelected as a Republican, Specter chose to, once again, become a Democrat. Specters method of securing a reelection reveals that he has become extremely desperate to remain in the Senate. It has now become clear that he will do anything, including using the media coverage of his party switch as a way to appeal to the public, to secure his position. He has already abandoned both parties once and can easily do so again when the opportunity arises. Specter needs to be more stable because being so

fickle makes him seem like an easily influenced politician. Anyone who is aware of Specters political background and opportunistic motives would not trust him to remain loyal to the Democratic Party. The only reason he changed parties was to appeal more to voters and to get reelected. Yet if Specter has been so adamant about his party label, one might think that his decisions would be more Democratic in nature. Even though Specter is now a Democrat, he has not been showing his party much support. For his first vote as a Democrat, he went against Obamas budget resolution and voted with all the Republican senators to defeat the bill, which would have expanded health care. He is already planning on opposing the Democratic votes on energy and education.

Furthermore, he will vote against a legislation that will allow workers to form unions more easily. His beliefs are obviously more conservative than liberalhe is merely a Republican with a Democratic name. Many argue that he is simply showing independence from his party. Specter could easily have demonstrated this independence while remaining in the Republican Party. There was no need for Specter to switch parties, besides the obvious benefit of reelection. It has become glaringly apparent to voters that Specter is an attention-seeking politician who has turned to the media as a last resort to remain in the Senate. His desperate attempt to remain in the world of politics has been overdone. The second party switch he has committed will soon prove to be in vain.

The Three Little Pig-Stops

Sharon Lin Editorial Editor The swine flu has caused quite a scare this past month. Recently, a boy living in Mexico by the name of Peppy Oni gave us even more of a reason to fret. Onis mother thought that he had caught the normal seasonal flu. He was experiencing coughing, lack of appetite, and a sore throat. After a couple days, however, Oni was diagnosed with the swine flu. He was horrified to find that a pig tail had grown on his tailbone. If we do not close off our borders with Mexico, this mutation can very well spread to the United States and other countries. Here are three reasons why we need to close Mexican borders: 1.) We need to ensure that the human species stays a species. As seen in the case of Oni, the swine flu has the ability to mutate its hosts. In order to preserve the human race, specifically the Americans, closing the borders will be necessary. It is impossible for us to save Oni and those who have already been infected, but confining the infected in Mexico, which is where the disease originated from, is the most logical way of stopping the infection. Though some may argue that this is a drastic

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Upon learning about the swine flu, Egypt slaughtered a huge group of pigs and Ghana has forbidden the import of pork to prevent contracting and spreading the flu. What a tragedy it is to have all this delicious meat go to waste! Pork is a good source of protein necessary for good growth and energy. Though pigs have been seen as the enemy this past month, they are merely victims of Mexicos lack of cleanliness. Pigs are just about the cleanest creatures on Earth. They do not even sweat! It is about time to stop putting the blame on these poor animals. If we must blame, we must blame Mexicans, for they are the true creators of the swine flu. 3.) Maintaining the rights of Mexican citizens jeopardizes our lifestyles. Citizens outside of Mexico have been struggling and using all of their energy to avoid catching the highly contagious swine flu. Even our dear vice president, Joe Biden, has been advising family members to avoid public transportation and crowded areas by any means. It is unfair that citizens not involved with Mexico are being subjected to social deprivation. Mexico has not only failed its own citizens, but also those of other countries, who have to suffer because of another countrys inability to maintain sanitation. A full border closure is the only way to quickly and successfully end the chaos and hysteria that the epidemic has caused. These are the three primary steps that we must take in order to preserve the rights of innocent citizens around the world. We must not waver in our stance, but fight Mexico headstrong. We must remember our purpose as the most powerful nation in the world and use our authority to manage the peace and happiness of life. Mexico has caused a ripple, disturbing our tranquil sea, and for that, they must be punished.

step, we must put away any selfish thoughts because it is a sacrifice that must be made in order to ensure that the future will be dominated by humans, the most important species on the face of the Earth. 2.) Pork is not the enemy, Mexico is!

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Til Death
Eric Lee Asst. News Editor Over 2,225 juveniles in the United States have been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. The ruthless punishment given to these young criminals have led some people to question whether such sentences violate the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution, which prohibits the imposition of cruel and unusual punishment. While the juveniles have been indicted due to their misconduct, they are not entirely at fault. Instead, the blame lies with the justice system and its pervasive treatment of juveniles in the court systems. Instead of putting juveniles in jail for life, courts should focus on reforming the juveniles and giving them a second chance. When Antonio de Jesus Nuez was 14 years old, he kidnapped a man and held him for ransom. Although no one was injured, Nuez was sentenced to life in prison. Prosecuting him made sense, but a life sentence with no chance of parole seems too extreme. Nuez was penalized unfairlynobody was seriously injured in the whole affair, but he received the same punishment as an adult who would have committed murder. Nuez is one of many cases, since the majority of harshly sentenced juveniles have caused no injury. Young criminals who are vulnerable to intimidation imposed by the ofcials of the justice system are far more susceptible to being victims of psychological interrogation techniques. Ofcials are surely aware of this vulnerability, yet they proceed with the standard methods utilized on mature criminals to manipulate a juveniles mind in such a way that he or she pleads guilty. These techniques are designed for adults, but when used upon children, frightened juveniles simply give false confessions. Together with their diminished understanding of rights, confusion about trial processes, limited language skills, and inadequate decision-making abilities, young children are at great risk in the adult criminal justice system. Furthermore, many juveniles come from low-income familes and are given court-appointed lawyers. These lawyers are especially

unfamiliar with juveniles and often fail to represent their young clients accurately. Because the court system is unprepared for juveniles, they should not be treated so harshly. Every year, courts charge numerous juveniles with life imprisonment without parole.

Juveniles are obviously tried by courts that are lacking sympathy and clemency, making their decisions without considering a suspects age. Yet age has much to do with the decisionmaking abilities of an individual. Young teens who experience widely fluctuating emotions, vulnerability to stress, and peer pressure will eventually end up in a court where they will receive little or no justice and be sent to jail for the rest of their lives. Both the justice system and the government should look for a resolution to help juveniles who have not yet learned the ability to resist impulses or control their emotions by adopting a system that not only maintains the integrity of the justice system, but also gives the young criminals a second chance at life.

Letter to the Editor

In regards to the Arts & Entertainment article More Than Meets the Eye (published on April 29, 2009, page 10). Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the opening night of the play, LiL ABNER. What a wonderful and entertaining evening. Director Mr. Bland and his crew did a great job preparing the cast of characters. The cast really got into their roles and provided lots of laughs. We were grinning the whole evening. They all performed with such enthusiasm and energy. The props were done nicely and the orchestras music complimented the show. Thank you to everyone for such an enjoyable evening. We has spoken! Jack and Wanda Tanaka DBHS Leo Club Advisors

I nd it ironic that Ms. California is the one who was against gay marriage. Of all the states to be represented by such an ideal, you wouldnt think it would be California. Maybe thats a clue to the Ms. America pageantries: fewer blondes please. Todd Schlickbernd The most popular president of the United States is outshined by his wife, kids, and dog. Ruby Hwang I wonder if, after expelling those two girls for lesbianism, the school administrators of the California Lutheran High School turned aound and taught classes about mercy, forgiveness, etc... Gina Hong The value of money...now you see it, now you dont. Thomas Lee
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Out of the Box

Pro: SAT Tutoring

Katie Lee Asst. Editorial Editor Since incredible amounts of money and time have been invested into a child by the time he or she is in high school, one must not deprive their child of a tutor at the most critical stage. It is crucial for students to begin preparing for the Scholastic Aptitude Test, the standardized college entrance examination, because that exam will determine a students future. SAT tutoring programs can be useful for providing effective knowledge, essential test-taking strategies, and a boost of condence. The expenses may seem high, but even low-income families will nd it is a worthwhile investment. Students who choose to attend tutoring programs will achieve a higher score on the SATs than students who are not enrolled because SAT tutors know exactly which categories are on the test. Instructors also teach strategies that go beyond the general education received in school. Tutors have the ability to provide students with additional knowledge and reinforce information obtained in the past. An adequate guide can take the overwhelming amount of data amassed over the years and render it useful for the actual test. SAT tests are created in a multiple-choice format; this opens up a door of strategies that can direct students to a higher score. The best way to learn these strategies is through a tutoring program. Focused sessions at tutoring centers will help students to learn how to approach SAT testing in an efcient way. In addition, teaching test-taking strategies such as the process of elimination and the use of graphic organizers will help students approach the array of multiple-choice questions and the challenging essay. Students lacking these extensive teachings may not be accepted into a respectable college due to a low SAT score. Succeeding in the SATs is the primary ticket to prosperity in the future. Hence, it is merely common sense to invest time, money, and effort into SAT tutors. These SAT mentors help students with content, strategy, and a path to condence. By being aware of the actual SAT format, content, and process, students know what to expect and how to face each problem, unlike students who are unfamiliar with the test and will therefore score lower. Scores will increase if stress is replaced with condence. This component of condence alone will notably enhance a students score by many hundreds of points. Though SAT costs might appear to be high, students and their families must understand that the classes will be an investment in the future. Additionally, educated citizens are more productive and every dollar invested in their education is returned many times over. Therefore, the government and private donors should be encouraged to subsidize the costs. Supporting these financially challenged students efforts to usher them into good colleges will ensure that they will be productive citizens and contribute to the economic output of the country rather than live a life spent as a recipient of government handouts. Hence, such nancial aid for SAT classes will be wellspent. SAT scores have high stakes for college admissions. College, in turn, has critical implications for ones future income. This makes the four-hour-long SAT test equivalent to the hard work invested into four years of high school. SAT tutoring services are there at each persons own discretion. In an efcient amount of time, SAT boot camps will provide the knowledge, strategy, practice, and condence needed for this critical stage in ones life.

Con: SAT Tutoring

Marcel Boubion Staff Writer Summer is starting in a little more than a week; for many, this means attending classes where they will pay thousands of dollars in order to prepare for the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Colleges look at SAT scores to determine the reasoning and problem-solving skills of applicants, assuming that all students have a level playing eldbut the steep prices of SAT tutoring services leave students who are not nancially capable of taking these classes at a distinct disadvantage. Though colleges should continue to look at test scores to determine a students capacity, SAT classes make it so students who can afford the programs have an unfair advantage over students who cannot. Colleges expect students to have dedication and selfmotivation, things that SAT tutoring services will not help with. A student enrolled in an SAT tutoring program will be pushed into the right direction and given guides pertaining to which material to study. Those without a tutoring program learn to develop their own study techniques and work ethic, which they will need in college. Students need to have more self-discipline in college than they need in high school, and a good score on the SAT earned without a prep class will further demonstrate that ability. Essentially, students are paying thousands of dollars to be spoon-fed information in a sheltered enviornment. Instead of spending summers pursuing other activites, students are being trained to score well. Summer is a time for extracurricular development, and SAT classes take away from this experience. For a test like the SAT, students should study on their own so everyone is given the same chance to score well. If some students are able to attend a tutoring program, then all students should be able to attend a tutoring program. However, since money is involved, there are unequal opportunities for students. The current economic condition has put a financial strain on millions of families across the nation, adding to the number of people who cannot afford these classes. Since SAT prep classes cost money, they need to be factored into the SAT score or taken note of by colleges before the tutoring programs are further allowed to alter the chances of college applicants. According to Elite Educational Institute, a popular choice among Diamond Bar High School students, those who do not participate in their program recieve an average score 240 points lower than those who do. Being unable to attend these SAT classes, which is often the result of economic disadvantages, has an unfair effect on SAT scores. Colleges should request information regarding any SAT preparatory classes taken as part of the application process. This added step should not make a good SAT score meaningless because a student received help, but should be taken into account when it is compared to a similar score belonging to someone who did not attend any SAT classes. Money clearly plays too big of a role in what kind of scores a student will get on the SAT. Money takes away the chance of getting a relatively good score from kids who cannot afford SAT prep classes. SAT scores are meant to show colleges how one will perform in a collegelevel classroom. Since tutoring classes change the playing eld, some students receive better chances. With tutoring programs that help improve test scores, the opportunities are handed out to those with money rst. Until every college takes note of each students enrollment in any SAT tutoring program, these tutoring programs should not be allowed.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Life is but a Pride Prom Dream

Sharon Lin Editorial Editor Anahita Namaki Former Editor-in-Chief Growing up, also known as high school, effectively manages to suck the life out of you. I entered high school as a freshman who actually smiled and slid down rails and did cart wheels without saying, Hold on, I need a second; but within two years time, I had turned into an individual that would choose not to use the restroom if it meant standing in line and waiting for just a few minutes. I attribute my dehumanization to simple things that are both craved and shunnedresponsibility and security. However, with only two more days left of school and the prospect of a whole new setting in full view, I can feel my soul gradually coming back, like a balloon slowly being inated, ready to burst onto the scene. I am now able to realize that although high school and all of the growing pains that came with it might have temporarily dulled my star, in the long run, it has in fact taught me how to not let my star be dulled regardless of the experience. But of course, these past four years were lled with so many good times, maybe even too many. I do not know how many times I complained to my parents about being bored because everything eventually seems so routine. They told me I felt bored because I have not suffered enoughdenitely words of wisdom. You need the bad to fully appreciate the good. Enjoy the moment because you can be assured the bad times will come. Fortunately, comfort can be found in the little things, so make sure you jump on every opportunity no matter how trivial it may seem. Bring money when there is an All Club Food Fair and spend it on one of the few opportunities that you have to eat food high in saturated fat at school. Go to a Justo Lamas concert; even if you are not in the Spanish program, and yell, Bsame Justo! Stay at Dennys from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. before friday night varsity football games and then proceed to eat delicious kettle corn at the game. Try painting posters and hanging them around campus and appreciate how difcult it is. Participate in a blood drive and possibly save three lives. Buy Robeksthe large size because it is a better deal. Do not say, Thats what she said. Go to the rallies and just enjoy it dude. Read the school newspaper and learn something. All of these are opportunities that you likely would not nd at another high school, let alone get to experience again in life. Just do it. All the moments would be so much less enjoyable without friends, so have them tag along. They can teach you to scrock and roll, drink Jamba Juice, and get wasted on pesto and cheese. The greatest bit of advice I can give is to never stop exercising your mind, body, and soul because once you stop it is very hard to start. Try not to let your brain go to mush this summer. At least read all of the words on the television screen. Try not pig out. At least swim enough to balance it out. And do not vegetate alone at home. At least vegetate with a friend. Or, go out and live free! occur during the nal stage of the sleep cycle, the Rapid Eye Movement stage. The rst step All of us experience the of the sleep cycle is light sleep, phenomenon of dreams. In fact, which is when you begin drifting the average person has 27,684 off. Then, eye movements and dreams in a lifetimethats a brain activity slow down. After lot of dreams. Dreaming allows this, brain waves combine with people to escape reality and delta waves to cause a deeper enter a realm where there are sleep. After falling into a deep no rules. You can walk on wa- sleep, the eyes move rapidly ter, ride on jellysh, or even get under the eyelids in what is married to that guy in chemis- called the REM. try class youve been crushing Daydreams also hold meanon all year; the ing and sugpossibilities are The future belongs gest things in endless! Everyyour life. Perone experiences haps the most to those who beabout three to common dayve dreams ev- lieve in the beauty dream subject ery night even if in a typical we cant recall of their dreams. Diamond Bar all of them in High School the morning. But -Eleanor Roosevelt student is fallwhat do those ing in love. dreams that we If your daydo remember mean? dream is about you and your One of the most common crush staring deep into each dreams amongst high school others eyes, it means that one students is dreaming about tak- of your immediate goals is to ing a test. fall in love. If the daydream then Breaking pencils, run- moves on to show your jealous ning out of lead, and at-out friends glaring at the two of you, not knowing the answers to a it means that you are searching test means that the dreamer for attention and popularity. is worried about not belonging Perhaps the most amazand meeting up to high expec- ing type of dreams are lucid tations. The good news is that dreams. These are dreams in these dreams do not foreshad- which the dreamer is aware ow failing an upcoming test. that they are dreaming. With Though dream theorists do this knowledge, they are able to not know the reason we dream, control the depths of the dream it is possible that dreams can as if it were reality and guide the occur when the brain is over- dream to their desires. worked on a specic subject. Dreaming is still a mysFor example, worrying and terious process that captures stressing over a test can result the curious minds of many. It in a dream that suggests anxi- is amazing that dreams act as ety. Dreams are dependent on a realm between reality and other aspects tooit is impos- fantasy, but the most beautiful sible to dream and snore at the thing about dreams is that they same time and dreams only are unpredictable. Gina Hong Former Editor-in-Chief Sometimes the expectations that complicate prom night can build up anxiety. For LGBT students, the anticipation can be worse, especially if they want to take same-sex partners to their high school prom. In more socially conservative areas, such students might worry about how their peers would react. On May 9, University of California, Riverside provided an alternative prom for LGBT and Allies: Pride Prom. Held at The Barn on the UCR campus, Pride Prom was organized by the universitys Queer Alliance for both high school and UCR students. Even some teachers attended the event. Entrance was free, food and drinks were provided, and the event website simply stated, Come as you are, or dress to impress. Students came to dance and have fun without the stress of a traditional prom night or worrying about being public with a same-sex partner. It was apparent that stress was the last thing on anyones mind. Some people arrived dressed in jeans and t-shirts while others took dress to impress to a whole new level. There were several impressive outts, including sequined blazers, shoes that could cause some serious physical damage, enviable vintage rock tees, and ballroom worthy gowns. The music was as varied as the apparel: the DJ played songs by artists ranging from The Veronicas to The Black Eyes Peas, and, of course, Katy Perrys I Kissed a Girl. The dance oor was constantly packedno one seemed timid. Boys danced with boys, girls danced with girls, and the straight allies in attendance danced with everyone. The variety of people, outts, and couples made the evening so comfortable that I couldnt resist the dance oor with its strobe lights and smoke machines. There was no opportunity to be a wallower. At one point during the night, three boys requested an encore of Beyonces All the Single Ladies and performed a choreographed routine in front of the DJ. The entire room turned to watch their silhouettes as they danced in front of the oor lights, winking at the audience. I couldnt imagine something like that happening at the Diamond Bar High School prom. Three gay guys rocking out to Beyonce in front of everyone? I doubt it. I watched those boys dance while people around the room cheered them on. The spectators consisted of all kinds of people who came with whomever they wanted to without having to worry about the reactions of others. Everyone seemed to be having a wonderful time in a relaxed, yet energetic atmosphere: no overpriced limos or awkward slow dances, and no high school drama. More than anything, the company was comfortable and friendly. It didnt matter if I didnt have a date or if I was straight or gay since everyone was there to dance and have fun nothing more. The only negative aspect of the night was the fact that the event ended too early; the night was young when Pride Prom was over, and the only thing on everyones mind was where the after party would be. Leanne Fan Former Photo Editor Former Feature Theme Editor
1 column 1 bout of the Chicken Pox 5 Science Club Field Trips 4 pairs of glasses 2 journalism advisors 1 nickname: Killaaa 3 cameras 2 career goal changes 13 and counting people in my personal hell 3 major crushes 10 ngers, one permanently sprained 4 star sightings 1 shooting star sighting 6 interviews 3 disappointments 3 broken phones, none more than a month, all water related 1 visit to the hospital 5, almost 6 semesters with Mr. Hwang 6 semesters with Mr. Roubian

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Ashley Ahn Asst. Feature Editor Desiree Wang Editor-in-Chief Feature Editor

2 regrets 10265 Photos to remind me 4 years 1 teenager wrapped in her own world 3 symbolic presents for the symbolic proverbial bad boy 11 shows I have to stop watching next year 4 fatal aws: speaking without thinking, hygeine, complaining too much, and judging too quickly 3 people I never want to talk to again 14 serenades 1 belated apology 2 EPIC FAIL robotics projects 5 pairs of shoes (not counting sandals) Too many awkward moments A lot of slides down banisters Numerous conversations about growing old Countless ments pointless argu-

It comes slow and leaves fast but the summer senses will always last. Five things that we all obtain, these are all part of the summer game. Sight is the sense that is the most immense, Daytime television will now commence. Taste is next on the summer list; lemonade and ice weve all missed. Two senses down, three more to come; The next one is sound; heres all the fun. The children are laughing making the sound all the sweeter. Look at this poem; its got quite a meter. The hot dogs are roasting, the smell in the air. There goes the last burger, oh the looks of despair. The last sense is touch, never thought of this much; Feet in the pool helping us keep cool. The five summer senses now come to a finish. Hopefully this summer wont soon diminish.

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Ruby Hwang Staff Writer Nicole Ongpoy Staff Writer Taking a shower, brushing your teeth, washing your face; what do all these things have in common? You need water; everyone needs water and lots of it. Have you ever thought about how many gallons of water go into doing everyday activities? Ten gallons, twenty gallons, thirty, forty, fty, maybe even more? With all the water shortages and recent steps toward the Los Angeles County water rationing, we put two writers up to the task of using a limited amount of water. From Monday, 5/11 through Thursday 5/14, Nicole Ongpoy took on the challenge of showering every other day for only ve minutes, while Ruby Hwang could only ush the toilet after every three uses and could use only ONE cup of water to brush her teeth and wash her face for the entire four days. Think this sounds easy? Well, think again.

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Gina Hong Former Editor-in-Chief

Showering every other day for only five minutes

Monday: Five minutes. Thats all the time I had to take a shower; and I usually take hour-long showers. I didnt think it would be such a big deal. I mean, how long does it really take to wash and shampoo? I never realized how quickly time passes when I doze off in the shower. I had no time to sing in the shower today. Tuesday: Sniff, sniff. I just smelled myself, and I can safely say, its not that bad. Im worried if people will notice tomorrow, but Im just going to suck it up and shower myself with perfume in the morning instead. I still feel sticky at the moment because I was sweating from sports activities, but its not like Im about to die from my minimized stench. Wednesday: Those who know that Im doing this water project, held up their noses and teased me. But for the people who are unaware, they treated me normally. Ive done some research and it said that its not good to shower and wash your hair everyday because it destroys the natural oils in your hair. Even so, I thank God I get to clean off all of that yucky dirt on my skin, even if its for only 5 minutes. Thursday: Nobody noticed my stink, and the world didnt blow up into ashes. Really, this water conservation thing doesnt stink at all. But I have to admit, I did hate the ve-minute shower asco. Five minutes can only last so long. Whether its taking very long showers or ushing six times a day in the comfort of your own home, our whole world is literally sucking the life out of our waters. Everybody and everything has to suffer from our wrongdoings because we decide to waste water by taking extra long showers, wasting God-knows how many gallons of water.

Flushing after three uses, brushing a whole week with only the amount of water in a single cup
Monday: Things are going great! Im so excited to help the environment. I lled my cup as high as I could to last me the entire four days of brushing my teeth. I stopped myself halfway into ushing the toilet, I can only ush after three uses. I know I can do this. Besides, I get to shower as often as I want. It cant be that bad. Tuesday: Ive been banished to the guest bathroom. I ended up using more than half the cup just by brushing my teeth twice. I couldnt bear to use the rest of the water in my cup so I washed my face in the shower. So now, I have already emptied the one cup of water that I was supposed to use to wash and brush for ve days. Two more days of this? Wednesday: Still hanging on. Okay, I might have cheated a little, or a lot. Well, its understandable. How can I possibly go for a week without washing my face? Without soap, my face feels like theres a thick layer of grime on it. Im only human. Besides, the bathroom smells terrible. Thursday: Ive pretty much given up now. Im considering showering twice a day just for the water. Im so relieved that when I wake up tomorrow, I will nally get to wash my face and gargle. Maybe I should feel proud to be doing a good thing for the Earth, but Im glad that this torture is nally over. While it may have been difcult, this was a very interesting experience. I have never thought of water as so important. I probably ended up using more water in the shower to brush and clean my face than I would have if I was allowed to use a sink. I believe that with good planning and a strong will, conserving water can really be worth it.

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Ashley Ahn Asst. Feature Editor When you think of Disney Princess, you think Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty, all fair-skinned and of Caucasian decent. Youve grown up with these characters and learned to love them. As the years went by, Ariel and Jasmine, the ethnic minority of the group, were added. People seemed to accept them just as the other Princesses but they have also wondered, why has there never been an African American princess? Well, ask no more! Disney has nally created an African American princess in upcoming lm to be released in December, The Frog Princess. I believe that this is great and a major breakthrough. How about you?

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Girl: Ow. Im tired. Girl: I love you. Boy: I love me too.

Every month, we will bring you some of the most ridiculous, hilarious, at-out idiotic, and sometimes insightful things we hear around campus. So bewarewell be listening. Boy: The Mighty Ducks are a real hockey team? Girl: Is China a country? Girl: My neighbors dog peed on me. Girl: I need chocolate to make my cramps go away. Boy: Oh... you have cancer? Girl: Oh my god! Youre so retarded, I hung up on you and you didnt call me back! Boy: When was the War of 1812?

If the act is solely for the sake of political correctness, I am against it. Dean Bates 9th

Girl (while holding two quarters): Hey guys! Look, I washed my pennies! Theyre so clean! Girl: Youre only half Mexican... Boy: No Im 3/4. Girl: Isnt that half? Boy: Did you know shitake mushrooms are real mushrooms? Boy: What answer do they put for hair color on your drivers license if youre bald? Boy (to girl while girl is taking a picture of him): Dude, shut up, they can hear you on the camera! Teacher (to class): Who cares about the superintendant? Boy: I like dead people. Girl: Why? Boy: Because theyre quiet.

What? Thats bomb! Dehavelyn Shavers 9th

We needed more than just white princesses. Alora Tejeda 10th As long as its not stereotypical or anything like, dont make her eat chicken and watermelon. Derek Lee 12th

Girl 1: Oh my gosh! Im so happy! Girl 2: Why? Girl 1: I nally made out with my step-brother. Hes so hot! Boy: Who is Lil Wayne, is he a small man? Girl 1: There are several different languages spoken by the people of India. They are the Navajo, the Shoshone...

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Fallen comes out June 26 and promises more epic battles between the Autobots and the DeThe Dark Knight , Spider cepticons. Sam Witwicky, who Man III, and Pirates of the Caribis played by Shia LaBeouf, and bean are just some examples of Mikaela Banes, who is played by previous summer blockbusters. Megan Fox, get involved with the Another hot summer is on its robots once again, but this may be their last fight. The lm has proven to be an early money-maker and the graphics will give you a bang for your buck. The highly anticipated movie for this summer is the newly released lm, Star Trek. The lms opening week brought in a whopping $76.5 million. The movie starts off with ten minutes of photon-blasting, but if that doesnt interest you, Chris Pine, who plays the main character James Tiberius Kirk, will. Rolling Stone stated, Star Escaping the heat...is no easy feat. Courtesy of www.screenrant.com Trek is a burst of pure way and people are ready to quences, superhuman powers, lmmaking exhilaration and an sit in a cool movie theater and and explosions. Action lms de- irresistible invitation for fun. enjoy a lm. ne summer blockbusters and, Animated movies are alThis year, the line-up is lled as usual, there is a long list of ways fun for the whole family. with a variety of genres from movies that will sweep you off These movies contain innovative rock-hard action lms to fam- your feet. graphics and magical characily oriented animation. Movie The sequel to Transformers, ters. This summers will include goers are waiting to attend the Transformers: Revenge of the a sequel to past blockbuster, Ice Megan Quimas Staff Writer premieres of some of the most highly anticipated movies. Many movies are going to be premiering this summer but the question is, which one will be the Summer Blockbuster of 2009? Summer movies usually involve ght scenes, chase seAge, and a lm about an old man trying to see the world. These movies can be enjoyed from the tiniest of toddlers to middle-aged adults. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, coming out July 1, is the third installment to the Ice Age franchise. The movie was produced in 3-D which will make the lm enjoyable. The sub-zero heroes get in trouble when Sid steals a dinosaur egg. Meanwhile, Scrat is still trying to get that nut. Like the prequels, Ice Age is going to bring in the big bucks. Travel forward to the future in the movie Up, where you do not need to travel the world by car or plane; instead you use millions of balloons to lead the way. Coming out May 29, this fun-lled movie will take you on an adventure with a 78-year-old man fullling his dream by tying thousands of balloons to his home. This adventure, comedy, and family animated lm is sure to please. Movies of different genres, plots, and characters compete to be the best. With many movies premiering this summer and each with a lot of potential, each one is sure to be a hit. Kevin Kang Asst. A&E Editor

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right laws. Every successful company from Disney to Subway has their own copyrighted symbols and slogans. Inventors run to get their inventions patented in order to prevent fraud. These patents and trademarks have been the source of countless legal disputes and the cost of copyright infringement or other lawsuits regarding them can be high. However, this is rarely seen in the comedy industry. Jokes are recycled; used over and over by many different comedians or people, but does the joke rightfully belong

Movie production companies, especially Pixar, are taking advantage of 3-D technology With the economy at an by making their latest lm, Up all time low, everything and in 3-D, along with producing everyone seems to be losing remakes of their classics such as Toy Story and Toy Story 2. Pixar is brining back Buzz Lightyear and Woody to the big screen, but this time in 3-D. Disney and Pixar are recreating their 1995 and 1999 Toy Story productions and are making them into 3-D masterpieces. The lms are to be released in 2010, along with a new, third addition to the Toy Story franchise. Another Pixar sequel, Cars 2 is scheduled for release in 2011. Pixar. Toys tussle...astronaut or cowboy? Pixar is also rumored Courtesy of www.aceshowbiz.com to be remaking what is moneywell, maybe except for arguably the best science-ction movie theaters. How are movie Disney lm ever, Tron. Once Toy theaters doing so well? Its quite Story 2 comes out in theaters in 2010, director of Toy Story, John simpleby going 3-D. While IMAX theaters were Lasseter, reported that he plans traditionally the only theaters on beginning the Tron remake. where 3-D movies were able With the new technology, you to be played and viewed, will not only be able to revisit neighborhood theaters now the past, you will also be able to have the technology that allow experience the future with your them to show 3-D movies. 3-D glasses.

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Jane Park A&E Editor What is intellectual property? Merriam-Webster denes intellectual property as an idea, invention, or process that derives from the work of the mind or intellect. Sure, inventions and slogans are regarded as the intellectual property of the inventor, but can jokes be regarded as intellectual property? Usually, after hearing a joke, we tell it to others, but according to the ideas of intellectual property, is it just? Everyone knows about copy-

Most, if not all, high school students have heard The scenes with inserted dialogue regarding the of Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice and describe undead actually t into the novel better than the it as a book full of cheesy romance, predictable scenes with action. Though they are entertaining plot twists, and boring dialogue. After many years, and provide relief from the dullness of the original a new version of the novel was released on April book, it is too easily distinguished as an edited 13th, called Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. I version of the novel. became morbidly fascinated with Seth GrahameAnother obvious, but appreciated, addiSmiths piece, the edited version of Austens piece. tion to the novel is the presence of hand-drawn After taking time to scenes to aid the actually read the understanding of book, I discovered the story. Each that it had many drawing takes more interesting up a whole page surprises inside. and a small capThe basic plot tion at the bottom of the book remains of each drawing unchanged: it is still to help readers a love story and it understand the still has the same scene. Unfortucharacters, but in nately, only sevGrahame-Smiths eral drawings apversion, the majorpear in the book, ity of the main charbut each of them acters have amazis incredibly deing kick-butt zomtailed and gruebie slaying skills. somely entertainEven the Bennet ing sisters, originally Even with its very sensitive in setbacks, Pride nature, appear and Prejudice more condent and and Zombies has independent. Their definitely been improved personone of the most alities make them visually appealmuch more enjoying and attention able to read about grabbing books I because they are have ever read. no longer the steThe overall storyreotypical ladies line is fast-paced, Austen made them Part time sisters...part time zombie hunters. and has a balCourtesy of www.booksarepeopletoo.com anced amount of centuries ago. Grahame-Smith stitches together their femininity and action and romance scenes. The backbone of ghting spirits seamlessly, giving readers balanced this story has remained surprisingly close to the and entertaining characters to read about. original, but the changes in subplots and the variHowever, Grahame-Smith does not seamlessly ous characters make it clear that this novel is not blend the zombie scenes into the book as well as the same. It is stuffed full with gory zombie ght he mixes up the characters. Many of the action scenes, ninjas, and females that make Buffy the scenes that occur in the new novel seem to be vampire slayer look like a wimp. Though English awkwardly placed and, as a result, stick out like sore teachers do not advocate it to be read in place of thumbs. At times, the zombie-killing scenes even Pride and Prejudice, it is denitely an entertaining appear to be too fantastical to be taken seriously. book to read for fun.

Terminator Salvation
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The computer graphics and the introduction of the new machines make this movie, in my The Terminator is back just opinion, one of the best movies as he promised. After a six-year of the year. What set this movie hiatus, the Terminator franchise apart from the rest of the Teradded a fourth installment, Terminator series is the innovative minator Salvation, to the evermachines that are introduced. popular series. The lm stars The computer graphics greatly Christian Bale enhance the as John Connor, quality of the the main charmovie and set acter in the lm, it apart from its who had prophpredecessors. esized the end of The music in the the war between film is always the humans and appropriate. the machines For example, in Terminator 3: the music alters Rise of the Maand ts into the chines. scene with the The movie fight between starts off with John Connor the death senand the original tence of Marcus Terminator. Wright in 2003. H o w e v e r, He was convict- Why ght...when you can have a staring contest. the plot has Courtesy of www.lmonic.com deviated signied of murdering two police ofcers and his own John Connor learns of the ex- cantly from the original Terminabrother. The movie immediately istence of Kyle Reese, who is tor series. The plot was vague transitions to 2018, where the played by Anton Yelchin, and and ended abruptly. The movie audience nds his body donated he requests his commanders to focused more on out-of-the-blue to a foundation, where it is used delay the attack, which includes events rather than sticking to an for the new terminator series the bombing of the prison where actual plotline. T-800 Model 101 Terminator. Kyle Reese is being held captive. Regardless of the weak plot, The movie, set in 2018, An unexpected twist is revealed the graphics and special effects focuses on the war between hu- to the audience when Marcus made it worthwhile. The movie manity and Skynet. The events learns that he was used by Sky- hinted at yet another sequel, revolve around rescuing Kyle net to inltrate the Resistance. which I am looking forward to.

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Reese, the hero of the rst movie of the series, The Terminator. The Resistance, or the humans, devises an audio signal that can stop the machines from destroying humankind. They prepare an attack on Skynet central with the new weapon that they have acquired.

to the person who thought of it? From the birth of their industry, comedians of all backgrounds paid others for their jokes. More often than not, the comedians had writers, or an entire staff of writers to write their material for them. Late-night talk show hosts like Jay Leno and David Letterman. These men pay people all across the country, to write jokes and essentially make up their new routines each and everyday. So is it really wrong for the common man to tell a joke that has been bought by one of these comedians?

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audience to help them realize the wrong in the world. While his paintings have been featured numerous times, in Everyone knows who Ron Morgan Spurlocks documentary, English is. Perhaps youve seen Supersize Me, and in album art one of his art pieces in the notorious fast-food documentary, for singers, what has really put Supersize Me . Maybe youve English on the map is his street seen one of the billboards that art. English has become notorihave dubbed English ous in the billboard as the Art Terrorist. industry, from New His name may not be York to Amsterdam, familiar, but his works by pasting over cordenitely are. porate billboards with English denitely displays that lampoon shakes things up. The corporate waste, wars, intensity of his art is and other controversial so great that even if topics. you hate it, its imposBy portraying sible not to absorb the his messages to the message he tries to masses through often convey. extreme forms of public He targets the marketing and subvertbigger corporations ing familiar faces and and more famous images into his infafigures by pointing mous pieces, English out the hypocrisy or has hijacked the art moral aws within that Ron Englishs terror is back...with his new snack. and business industry. Courtesy of www.peopleskitchen.org Whether he is revealparticular company or person. He uses symbols like sage, English often distorts and ing the wrongs of what is arguMickey Mouse and Ronald Mc- transforms the characters and ably the most recognized image Donald to mock the companies people to the point of mimicking of a fast-food company, or pointthey represent. Englishs pieces hallucination. Mickey Mouse in ing out the wrongs of the tobacco show often exaggerated forms a gas mask and costumed chil- industry, English forces his audiof these characters, like Ronald dren smoking are just two of the ence to take notice, whether they McDonald. He changes them many ways English shocks his want to or not. Jane Park A&E Editor around and mixes them with a darker color palette. These darker pieces often reect the immoralities within the company itself. His art has been classied as American contemporary pop-art, but it also borders on surrealism. To convey his underlying mes-

blogging, but with word limitations. Nielsen Online reported that Twitters audience more than It doesnt matter where you doubled in March and in Februare, people seem to be talking ary. The site had over seven milabout Twitter. By being able to lion visitorsalmost a 1400 perupdate your status by sending cent increase from 475,000 the year before. However, currently only 40 percent of Twitter users return the next month. Such a small return rate causes potential users to wonder why there are less users. Well, the answer is simpleTwitter simply is not interesting. Our generation constantly needs more entertainment. Twitter does not have things to keep you Leave your litter...on your friends twitter. amused; rather the Courtesy of www.dirjournal.com only thing it provides texts from your phone and by is the update on what others having constant connections to are doing. You cannot message what people across the world without having it be public. This are doing, it certainly seems to causes most users to revert back t into our world. to their habit of spending hours At first Twitter seems en- on their Myspace and Facebook ticing. It is free and everyone pages. While it is not a preferable seems to love it. However, while way of communicating with those Twitter is a great way to see what around you, it certainly is a great the celebrities are up to, there way to keep up with your favorite is little to keep you entertained celebrities and to nd out whats otherwise. It is very similar to up and coming.

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Fraud-o-Tune
a sound system that corrects offkey notes in musical recordings. It identies the nearest pitch of the recorded note and alters it to match the correct pitch so that the song sounds smooth. This correction may sound like what most people would call a techno voice or even a robotlike voice. Artists from every genre have used the software. Country stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw have admitted to using the program in live performances to ensure that they hit the right notes. R&B singer T-Pain utilized Auto-tune to purposely alter the sound of his voice and give it a computerized twist. Chris Brown has also recently tried out Auto-tunes various effects. Rapper Kanye West experimented with the software; in his recent album, 808s and Heartbreak, he altered his voice to add certain effects to his songs. Although the software may seem like the solution to all music problems, ranging from off-key notes to screechy voices, it is actually an unwanted bridge between the talented and the untalented. Many consumers feel that the artists using Autotune are not true artists but instead are people who simply attempt to imitate those with real talent. Consumers feel especially disappointed at initially appealing artists who have turned to Auto-tune to try to become better. This can relate to a top-class professional athlete who uses steroids to become better. Kevin Kang Asst. A&E Editor It was only a few years ago when people raved over PacMan and other classic games. Most recently, Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo launched their new game systems which revolutionized the gaming industry;

Recently, many people have been asking, What happened to that singers voice? After listening to some of the songs nowadays, people have been wondering why the singers voice sounds computerized. All the credit for these effects can be given to Auto-tune, an audio-processing software that has gained popularity among professional musicians. Auto-tune was originally created by Andy Hildebrand of Antares Audio Technologies. It is

Tour. Coldplay will be on tour nonstop, performing songs from their albums, Viva la Vida and Music festivals and concerts Death and All His Friends. are a sure sign of summer. Green Day is stopping by Whether you love hipLos Angeles at the hop or rock, there is a Forum for their 2009 festival to t your pertour alongside Franz sonal taste in music. If Ferdinand to promote youd rather see your their new album, 21st favorite band out of all Century Breakdown . the bands you nd at a Fans will nally get a festival, there are also chance to hear songs summer concerts and off the bands muchtours occurring around anticipated album. Los Angeles that you No Doubt is percan attend. forming at the Verizon The Vans Warped Wireless Amphitheater Tour will begin in Poin Irvine on August 1 mona and end in Los for their 2009 reunion Angeles. Bands like tour. After a four-year Scary Kids Scaring hiatus, this tour will be Kids, The Ataris, Bad the rst in ve years for Religion, and Forever No Doubt. Katy Perry the Sickest Kids will be will be their opening playing at the event. act. The opening acts Warped Tour has been for other concerts on crossing the country this tour will includesince 1995 and will Paramore and Panic! continue to in its 14th The sky is yours...at the Vans Warped Tour. at the Disco. Courtesy of www.bluebeat.com year on tour. No matter which A plane ticket and $250 Street Band. band you choose to see, you will can get you into the Bonnaroo As for concerts, Coldplay will have a great time. But, whatever Music & Arts Festival in Tennes- be playing at the Carson Home you do, please dont shout out see. Beginning on June 11 and Depot Center on June 18 as part the song Free Bird, by Lynyrd ending on June 14, the band of their extended Viva la Vida Skynyrd. Ruby Hwang Staff Writer

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Phish will headline for the festival. Also playing at Bonnaroo are artists like MGMT, Beastie Boys, Snoop Dogg, Of Montreal, and Bruce Springsteen & The E

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Although Auto-tune makes singing awless, it also takes away the soul and the emotions the singer expresses with his or her true voice. In addition, it allows mere amateurs to sound cool, which draws the attention away from true talent. With Auto-tune, what separates a lousy singer from a naturally gifted one?

game from any of the most popular gaming consoles and play it. With only the click of a button, gamers can start playing. With OnLive, the console war can nally end. Along with the development of OnLive, there also is a large amount of development occurring in the future of gaming

Mesh your favorite games...with the onlive craze. Courtesy of www.game-developers.org Nintendo released the ground- technology. One day, gamers breaking Wii, Microsoft released may not need a controller; the the Xbox 360, and Sony released gamer will be able to play games the Playstation 3. using their minds. Devices that These game systems set decipher brain waves can react a high standard in the industry to human movement. that many believed could not be Also, with the advent of a surpassed. With a new game new sensor device, gamers can system called OnLive and other one day experience a game with advanced technology, the future all of their senses. For example, of gaming looks bright. gamers would have the ability OnLive is a new game sys- to smell forests as they walk tem that will be released late through them and they may also 2009 in the United States, but be able to taste a potion when whats so great about OnLive? they drink it. With only access to the InterWith these future developnet and a computer or television ments, it will only be a matter of screen, OnLive allows gamers time before people actually enter the opportunity to download any the video game world.

Summer brings extreme heat to sunny California, so what better way to beat the heat than by showing some leg? This summer, skirts and dresses will play a big role in the fashion industry. Look for materials such as silk and modal that will give your pieces a lightweight feel. When shopping for new items, look for soft details such as lace and crochet. Although white is very popular in the summer, be aware that lighter colors and fabrics tend to be too sheer. Skirts and dresses can also double as swimsuit cover-ups. The best swimsuits this season come in one shouldered, cutout, and bandaged styles. These a r e t h e traditional one piece swimsuits with a twist. The intricate cutout designs will transform you into a walking piece of art. When it comes to swimsuits, it is extremely important to be aware of your body. Unfortunately, bandaged styles are not attering on all body types, as they can draw attention to any extra baggage, but a one shouldered swimsuit can work for everyone. For guys, summer is all about mixing neutrals with splashes of color. White shorts with a pop of color can bring life to an otherwise boring outfit. C h o o s e sneakers, button up shirts, and polos in unexpected colors to brighten up your outfits, but be aware that bright bottoms are hard to pull off and should only be attempted by the most daring. Bright colors are also popular in mens swimwear this summer. Look for bright neons or bold patterns that will show off your condence and playfulness. C h o o s e geometric designs or patterns featuring c a r t o o n characters or comic book heroes. Dont b e s h y, l e t your childish side show! Swimwear featuring these silly designs will attract attention and can double as great conversation

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Athlete of the Year:
Joel Baez
Andrew John Asst. Sports Editor It is not easy to nd a person who shows dedication and passion in absolutely everything he does. However, these traits can be found in senior Joel Baez, making him simply one of a kind. Baez has earned honors at the varsity level for football, basketball, and track, all the while continuously helping others in his community. Baez has been an athlete his entire life. He rst began playing basketball when he was eight years old, when his sister and mom introduced him to the game. He only began playing football when he entered high school. Baez simply wanted to keep himself busy, but he ended up loving the sport. Even though he is now wellfor CIF. At the CIF Preliminaries, Baez was not feeling his best, causing him to throw the discus unexpectedly low compared to his standards. Fortunately, Baez still qualied in shotput. He and other track athletes competed at the CIF Masters meet at Cerritos College on Saturday, May 23. Baez does not just bring leadership and heart to the sports he plays; he also shows his character through volunteering in his community. He is a member of the Land of the Lions, an on-campus club that revolves around the Mexican culture, and the schools Sports Christian Club. Baez even helps out in organizations that he is not a member of. He helped out at the Diamond Bar Birthday Celebration despite the fact that he is not an ofcial volunteer for the City o f

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once great slugger, Ortiz. He nally hit his rst home run of the season after 135 at bats, ending The year 2009 has been an the longest home run drought of odd one so far, and nowhere his career. His batting average has that been more prevalent is only .210. Sorry, Boston, Big than in the world of sports. Papi has left and gone away. Leading off, a friend of forNFL great Brett Favre has mer USC star O.J. Mayo re- been, once again, talking about vealed that Mayo was paid by coming out of retirement. The USC during his time there. Not worst part, at least for fans of only did the school pay him, but the Green Bay Packers, is that their head coach, Tim Floyd was he has been talking with their also rumored to be involved in biggest rivals, the Minnesota Mayos payment. Vikings. Didnt Favre learn anyThe NCAA needs to be very thing after what happened last strict in how they react to this year? He has lost the respect of catastrophe, as Floyd is making many football fans around the a mockery of the recruiting pro- world. He had a subpar year in cess. It is not fair that he should 2008, and needs to cut his lossbe allowed to pay his players es while he still can. while other schools are not. Players arent the only ones On the topic of player screwing up, however. The New mishaps, L.A. Dodger Manny York Yankees unveiled their new Ramirez was found to have tak- stadium this year, and it has en steroids. turned out to Although stebe a total diroids were saster. Their never speciticket prices cally found in are so high the drug test that barely he took, anhalf of the other banned seats are substance lled at any that is often game. used to mask Plus, it steroid use is amazingly was found. easy to hit Ramirez only a home run said that he there. Even I had a percould hit one sonal health over the right issue. eld wall. In Wa s h i n g t o n its rst 13 National Ryan games, 47 Zimmerman home runs was looking were hit, just to break exfour shy of Yankee Joe the record. Dimaggios And will Courtesy of thisisjuststupid.com s o m e o n e long-held hitand yankeesgametickets .com ting streak please tell of 56 games. Unfortunately, me how the Los Angeles Angels his was done after 30 games. have a winning record? Not that Dimaggio was maybe the best Im complaining, but they do not baseball player in history. Zim- have the best hitters. They also merman is not even close. Did only recently got their two best he really have a chance? He starting pitchers back, and they must have realized that virtually possibly have the worst bullpen no one else on his team was do- in the majors. I give almost all ing well, so he was under a lot of the credit for their success of pressure to follow suit and go to Mike Scioscia, their managhitless for a game. er. He has done a great job of Where have you gone, Da- keeping his players spirits up, vid Ortiz? A [Red Sox] nation and his ery attitude keeps his turns its lonely eyes to you. team motivated and excited. It While Mrs. Robinson by Simon may be premature, but he is my and Garfunkel may have been vote for Coach of the Year. written long ago about DimagNow we have to wait and gio, the song still rings true for see if this trend continues, or if Red Sox fans now about their normality will ever return. Kevin Acciani Asst. Sports Editor Ryan DeVore Sports Editor

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known for his throwing ability in track, Baez has participated in track the least out of the sports he has played. In his sophomore year, he was asked to try out for the track team, and he turned out to have a natural gift in the sport. Coach Desai asked me to come out, and I ended up being the best thrower in the school, said Baez. Throughout his successful athletic career, Baez has received much praise for his superior athletic ability. This year, he was selected for the 1st team All-League Linebacker and Tight-end. He was named the Most Valuable Player in basketball for Diamond Bar, and his shooting average ranks within the top ve percentile of the league. Baez has had his most recent success in track and eld, as he broke and reset the schools discus throw record three times this year. He currently holds the record at 175 feet and three inches. Although Baez continuously improved in discus throughout the season, he unfortunately did not qualify

Diamond Bar. He also helps USB to the point where he is sometimes mistaken for an actual member. If anybody asks me to do something, Ill do it, stated Baez. Many coaches would consider Baez an ideal athlete. Not only is he rst-rate at the sports he participates in, he is also extremely hard-working, dedicated, and optimistic. In his three years on the track team, Baez has not missed a single practice, according to Head Coach Neil Desai. Its not only his contribution as an athlete, commented Desai. On campus, his leadership [and his] always asking to help outyou just cant nd that anywhere. Although he is still unsure about which college he will attend, Baez hopes to continue participating in sports throughout his time in college and also plans to pursue a career in sports-medicine and athletic training. Whatever Baez does in his future, it is certain that he will continue to show dedication and leadership in every aspect of his life.

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