Pulse Volume 11 Issue 4
The 13th Grade Uber awkward Budget bites 100 days of summer
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chuck hayden
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something to marvel at
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college map
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Editor-in-Chief Skylar Binney Creative Director Jakob Saloner Editorial Director Leah Bloom For many of us, the upcoming close to this year is an open door for new experiences and opportunities. As summer quickly approaches, we are able to reflect on the memories we’ve made and can only hope to leave a lasting legacy. As a graduating senior, I am forced to part with an incredible school.. I have greatly appreciated all of the support from CCA in allowing Pulse Magazine to thrive as it has. I would like to thank the entire Pulse staff for creating and designing some of the most beautiful magazines CCA has ever seen. The amount of determination, hard work, and ambition that is directed towards each issue is truly unique to our school, as we promote passion in everything we do. I would like to thank Mr. Black, for guiding our magazine in the right direction since the very beginning, and Mr. Gaughen, for hosting our staff with endless support. In this issue, Leah Bloom highlights the career of Principal Mueller at CCA in order to celebrate his outstanding time with us. Kaylee Kinninger and Erin Coogan also profile one of our beloved staff members, Mr. Hayden, in order to uncover some of his personal stories he is so well-recognized for. On a less serious note, Max Greenhalgh wittily criticizes two of our leading candidates in the 2016 Election. Katie Cluxton also writes of her humorous, failed attempt at becoming vegetarian, and Ben Monks uncovers some of the most uncomfortable Uber stories ever heard. In this issue, we aim to bid you a farewell and a wish of good luck. We are proud to present: Volume 11 Issue 4. Sincerely,
Skylar Binney A note from the staff: We would like to recognize Leah Bloom for her work in our last issue. Her byline was absent in two stories that appeared in the Spring issue: Hector Gutierrez and Concussions: It’s All in Your Head. We apologize for this lack of recognition.
Designers Kai Czarnowski Reed Martin Online Editor Ronnie Simon Staff Writers Joe Altaffer Sammy Benbow Elliot Cohen Erin Coogan Ashlyn Finkbeiner Max Greenhalgh Leon Idelchik Kaylee Ray Kinninger Ben Monks Katie Cluxton Peter Saltamachio Advisor Christopher Black
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The13th Grade by Leah Bloom
Sadly, my dear Ravens, the rumors are true. As many of you may have heard, our beloved principal Karl Mueller will not be joining us at CCA come Fall 2016. Although this is discouraging news and he will be missed greatly, let us not mourn over his departure, but rather reflect on the incredible contributions he has made to this school during his time here. A lot of positive changes have occurred at Canyon Crest Academy over the past three years with Mr. Mueller as our leader, from the addition of Wellness Days, to the gender-neutral bathrooms. His encouraging attitude and empathy has made for significant improvement of our school as a whole. Mueller noted that he is most proud of the focus and attention that went into nurturing the culture of the school. “As a growing school we decided, when I started here, to make very purposeful decisions about bringing the ‘Canyon Crest Academy Culture’ to our newest students and staff. We wanted to make sure that at the core of all decision making was teaching and learning, but also maintaining the culture of inclusion and acceptance that we deserve.” After leaving a school community in Coronado which he had been a part of for eight years and coming to our school in 2013, Mr. Mueller was a little nervous and not sure what to expect. However, he said with a smile, “I quickly learned that this faculty was willing to embrace creative thought, and their willingness to model what we like to see in our students was a very pleasant surprise.” This was immediately apparent from his first staff meeting when all the teachers put on fake mustaches to lighten the mood. This creative team’s approach to the betterment of our community’s young minds is one of the aspects Mr. Mueller will miss most about Canyon Crest. “There’s something to be said,” commented Mueller, “for students and faculty who can just shed everything at the door and embrace the dork in themselves. It’s really special. I didn’t know that when I started, but I know that now and it’s the most difficult part of leaving.” Some of you may be wondering where Mr. Mueller is headed now, and the answer might surprise you just a bit. After working here in Carmel Valley for three wonderful years, he is headed back to The Crown City, but this time, with a different title. Mueller will serve as the new superintendent of the Coronado Unified School District, where his jurisdiction will expand to grades K-12. He will be working with a small group of administrators to look at each individual school in the district to identify their most pressing needs. As he moves forward to assume this new role as superintendent, Mr. Mueller intends to bring with him the knowledge and perspective he has gained from being principal of Canyon Crest. “More than anything, I have learned to say ‘Yes,’ to dream big, and to value the perspectives of those with passionate new ideas,” noted the principal. Although his time at CCA has come to a close, Mueller expressed that the school will always have a special place in his heart. Right back at you, big guy.
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Uber is a very simple concept: you request a ride from the app, you get in the car, you’re driven to your destination, and you get out. It seems like a simple concept, but somehow, things can become pretty awkward, very fast. Here are a few of the most uncomfortable stories our students have experienced during their time as Uber passengers. Out of courtesy, Jack Hargis greeted the driver with a polite “hello” and asked how the man’s night was so far. To his surprise, the driver completely ignored him and did not respond in any way. The driver didn’t even try to fake a little smile, you know, like any decent human being would. Later on during the ride, Jack tried (again) to start a conversation, asking the man how long he had been an Uber driver for. Jack’s question was once again met by silence. After this, Jack gave up and just rode in silence for the rest of the trip. There is nothing better than seeing that you have a new follower on Instagram. Unless of course that new follower is your Uber driver. During his Uber ride, Jakob Saloner and his driver really hit it off during the drive, making conversation the whole time. Sadly, the ride came to an end and Jakob had to say goodbye to his new friend, thinking he probably would never see his driver again. Then a few hours later Jakob got a follow request on Instagram and, to his amazement, it was his Uber driver. Excited by the continued friendship, he accepted the driver’s follow request. Creepily enough, Jakob received notification after notification as the driver had liked every single one of his Instagram photos. Will Hillard was immediately welcomed by his Uber driver with the assumption that he was a model. He stepped into the car and she said, “Oh wow, what a hottie. You’re a model, aren’t you?” Will played it cool and told her that he was not a model, and casually slipped in the detail that he was a teenage boy, so that she didn’t get any ideas. She did not take the hint though. The driver proceeded to make a few comments about Will’s butt. She started off with, “When you got in I noticed that you have a very nice butt.” How was he to respond to that? The woman was relentless as she asked him if he had to work out a lot for his butt, to which he replied “No.” Once their ride came to an end, the 40-year-old woman got out of the car with Will and asked if she could take a picture of him so that she could remember him forever. Not a picture with him and her, but a picture of just him. Will agreed (I don’t know why), and she took the photo. I can only assume that the photo is now hanging up in her house in about 20 different locations. Anabella Bilicki and her friends were picked up by their Uber driver and began a ride that started out as most rides do. The driver greeted them and asked if they wanted to play the music. The girls told their driver that she could play whatever music she wanted to, expecting the driver to play some normal music. Instead, the driver decided to play her favorite song, “F*** Donald Trump,” on full volume. Then, as the song came to an end, Anabella and her friends expected a new song to start playing. Instead “F*** Donald Trump” began to play again, and again, and again. She ended up playing “F*** Donald Trump” for the entire 20 minute drive.
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Budget Bites by Leah Bloom
Raspberry Peach Iced Tea Ingredients: 2 bags of Black Tea 1 cup raspberries, plus more for garnish 2 peaches, sliced, plus more for garnish 3 tbs agave nectar, or more to taste Mint leaves, for garnish Add in your favorite lemonade (optional)
Pita Pizza Ingredients: 1 whole wheat pita 2/3cup marinara sauce 1 ounce cheddar cheese, sliced or diced 2 ounces mozzarella, in pieces 5 leaves of basil, for garnish Instructions: 1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees 2. Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the pita. Then evenly lay down the cheese. 3. Bake for 7 minutes, or until cheese is all melted
Strawberry Nutella French Toast Roll-ups
Instructions: Ingredients: 1. Steep tea bags in 4 cups boil-6 slices fresh white sandwich bread, crusts removed ing water according to package -6 tablespoons Nutella instructions; discard tea bags and -6 strawberries, hulled and diced let cool. -2 large eggs 2. Combine peaches, raspberries -1/4cup whole milk and agave nectar in blender until -2 tbs granulated sugar smooth; strain through cheese-3 tbs unsalted butter cloth or fine sieve. -3 tbs powdered sugar 3. In a large pitcher, whisk together raspberry peach mixture and Instructions: brewed tea. Place in refrigerator 1. Use a rolling pin to roll the bread flat. until chilled. 2. Spread each piece of bread with around 3/4 tbsp of Nutella. 4. Serve over ice, raspberries, 3. Sprinkle strawberries along the bottom of each piece of bread. peach slices and mint leaves, if 4. Roll up bread. The Nutella will keep it sealed. desired. 5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and granulated sugar. Dip each roll-up in the mixture, letting any excess liquid drip back into the bowl, and set the dredged roll-ups on a plate. 6. Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, then place the bread roll-ups in the pan. 7. Cook for around 4 minutes until each side is golden, rotating every 1 minute or so. 8. Remove from pan and dust with powdered sugar. 9. Serve immediately, while warm.
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Breakfast Muffins Ingredients: 3/4 cup cooked and crumbled sweet Italian sausage (two links) 2 small handfuls fresh spinach, chopped 6 large eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/3 cup shredded cheese (I use cheddar) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Salsa, for serving (totally optional, but totally good)
Penne Pasta Casserole Ingredients: 1 26oz can spaghetti sauce 1/2 med. yellow onion 1 tbsp EVOO 2-3 cloves minced garlic 1/2 box dry penne or other pasta 1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped 1 cup grated cheddar 1/3 lb ground beef or italian sausage Salt, pepper, sugar to taste
Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 6 or 7 muffin cups with nonstick spray. 2. After you cook the sausage, scoop it into a paper towel-lined bowl to drain and cool, then wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Quickly cook the spinach in the same pan, just until wilted. Let it cool, then squeeze any excess moisture out of it. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cooled sausage and spinach with the eggs and milk. Scoop into the prepared muffin tins (I find it easiest to use a 1/3 cup measuring cup) almost to the top. Sprinkle cheese on top. Then give each one a good dose of salt and pepper. 4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until egg is cooked through. Easy way to check the egg: touch the middle of the muffins... if they are still wet and gooey, they'll need a little more time in the oven. They should feel cooked through. 5. Serve egg muffins immediately. Add salsa on top of the muffin if desired.
Instructions: 1. Boil a pot of salted water. Over low heat in a large skillet, add some olive oil, onion, garlic and a pinch of salt. Let it sweat/simmer until translucent (you can keep adding some water to prevent it from drying out). Remove to a plate. 2. Add the ground beef and/or Italian sausage (casing removed) and brown them. Drain it; return to pan with onion mixture. Add spaghetti sauce, and cook on low, stirring occasionally for about 10-15 min. Add chopped basil (and any other herbs or veggies at this point). You may want to alter the flavor with salt and pepper depending on your spaghetti sauce. 3. When the water boils, add the penne and UNDERCOOK it because it will continue cooking in the oven. Now, drain the pasta and rinse it in cold water. 4. Combine spaghetti sauce mixture and noodles together in the pot. Pour this mixture into a shallow baking dish. Top with cheese, bake at 350F for about 30-45 minutes. You might want to cover lightly with aluminum foil until the last 10 minutes.
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Hikes 1. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Hike 2. Palomar Mountain Hike 3. Mission Trails Regional Park 4. Potato Chip Rock 5. Kwaaymii Point 6. Bridle Trail in Balboa Park 7. Elfin Forest 8. Mushroom Caves
15. Green Valley Falls 16. McLovin’ Lake 17. Hubbard Mine and Waterfall
Adventure 18. Calavera Lake’s Cave, Volcano & Labyrinths 19. Rum Runner Cave 20. Flower Field 21. Indoor sky diving 22. Torrey Pines Gliding
Beaches
23. Sunset Cliffs 24. Mission Bay paddle boarding Walks to Water 25. Snorkeling in La Jolla 9. Lake Hodges Waterfall 26. Dolphin Tank in Point 10. Adobe Falls Loma 11. Devil’s Punch Bowl 27. Sunny Jim Cave in 12. El Salto Falls in La Jolla Carlsbad 28. Thousand Steps 13. Upper Otay Lake Beach 14. Lake Poway 29. Windansea Beach 30. Seal Beach in La Jolla
31. Kayaking in La Jolla 32. Black’s Beach 33. Shell Beach Tide Pools 34. Oceanside Pier
Night Life 43. Somewhere Loud 44. Bassmnt Club 45. Del Mar Fair concerts
Amusement Parks 46. Aquatica waterpark 47. Belmont Park 48. Sea World 49. San Diego Zoo 50. Birch Aquarium 51. Legoland 52. Disneyland 53. Six Flags
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Entertainment 68. Read Pulse Magazine 69. Laser tagging 70. Get Air Trampoline Restaurants Park 54. Parq in San Diego 55. Biergarden in Encin- 71. Santee Drive-in Theatre itas 72. Rocky Horror Picture 56. Crab Shack in La Show Jolla 73. Movie theatre 57. Indigo Grill in Little 74. Comic-Con Italy 75. Old Globe Theatre 58. Claire’s on Cedros 76. Whale Watching 59. Lofty Coffee 77. Del Mar Fair 60. Park Picnic 78. Bro-Am at Moonlight 61. Maritime Room Beach 62. En Fuego 79. Pelly’s Mini Golf 80. Exotic Bird Sanctuary Cruisin’ in Del Mar 63. Biking in Coronado 81. All Star games 64. Laguna Beach 65. Self-Realization Med- 82. Pre-Season Chargers game itation Gardens 66. Point Loma Shelter Island 67. Little Italy
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Day Trips
83. Take the ferry to Catalina 84. Venice Beach 85. Los Angeles Chinatown
86. Sunken City of Los Angeles 87. Getty Museum 88. Point Dume beach in Malibu 89. Hollywood 90. Santa Monica Pier 91. Big Bear Lake 92. Wine Country in Ensenada, Mexico 93. Rosarito, Mexico 94. Santa Barbara Solvang Danish Village 95. San Juan Capistrano 96. Palm Springs 97. Oasis Camel Dairy Farm 98. Borrego 99. Julian 100. The “Abandoned” Zoo in Griffith Park
Summer Shape-Up by Kaylee Ray Kinninger Summer is just around the corner. Most would say us ladies only have a few weeks to prepare for bathing suit season. My feminist side would disagree with this hastiness to “prep,” but regardless, I still want to feel good and be healthy. So if you’re looking to feel your best this summer and for the months to follow, then give these tips a try. The following rituals are a surefire way to jumpstart your summer feeling energized and putting your best self forward.
Drink warm lemon and cayenne water in the morning. Warming your water concoction may not sound appetizing, so you can always opt for room temp, but cold water is ineffective in cleansing your body because it takes longer for your body to process. Drinking the water fifteen minutes before eating breakfast will keep you feeling fuller throughout the day and curb any unnecessary post-waking food cravings. This drink should help with digestion, create clearer skin, and promote weight loss.
Do HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). This fast paced and variety based workout is efficient in maximizing your workout and saving time. The quick cardio (sprint for 30 seconds, then walk for 30 seconds), allows you to burn more fat without losing muscle. It also increases your metabolism, allowing you to gain long term effects from your short workout.
Weight lifting is not just for guys. If you want to work towards toning your body and want real results, hit the gym. Focus on choosing a weight you can do 10 to 15 reps. More reps with less weight allows you to tone your body without building bulky muscle mass.
Drink smoothies. Sounds delicious! However, these are not the smoothies that contain loads of sugar and calories. Protein smoothies are a great addition to your diet if you are lacking in certain food categories or vitamins. Adding greens like spinach and kale to your smoothies is an easy way to nourish your body with superfood, but does not take away from the flavor of the sweet fruit. Coconut water is also a great addition to your smoothies because it is very hydrating, which makes it a prime post-workout drink.
Try a paleo diet. If becoming vegetarian or vegan seems unappealing, a great alternative is a paleo diet. This involves eating vegetables, fruits, meats, fish, eggs, and nuts, but cutting out grains, dairy, refined sugar, processed foods, and refined vegetable oils. There is the 85:15 rule, which means 85 percent of the time you should be eating paleo, but then 15 percent of the time you can cheat. This means you can have three meals a week that don’t follow the rules, but should still stray from sugary and fatty foods. 12
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There comes a time in the life of every young adult when they become painfully aware of their cravings, when they can’t help but salivate at the thought of a hot piece of meat. This awareness is natural; it has been instilled in our genetics, established in our society, and promoted in our media. Normally, I would be against such objectification, but I’m literally talking about a hot piece of meat--for example, a sexy strip steak. If you’re part of the 75 percent of our earth’s population that eats meat, right on. If you’re part of the 25 percent that enjoys a vegetarian lifestyle, I’m assuming you’ve seen Food Inc. Many of us have seen the documentary, an exposé on huge corporations and how they’ve taken over the American food system, because it has somehow been woven into the curriculum of practically every class. If you have not seen it, consider yourself lucky. Food Inc. reveals the unsettling truth behind our nation’s food industry through interviews with Americans about their dietary habits, commentary from food experts, and footage from inside large-scale animal processing plants. It’s troubling enough to make you never want to eat again, or in my case, dedicate your existence to becoming a vegetarian. When I told my family I wanted to become a vegetarian, they laughed at me. For those of you who don’t know me, although I’m terribly pale and was born with flaming red hair and green eyes, I come from a very Italian family. That being said, most of the meals we eat have meat in them. They didn’t understand why I was utterly appalled by sausage casing or the copious amounts of chicken we consume on a weekly basis, but they were relatively polite about my newfound distaste. The first few days of my new, vegetarian lifestyle were challenging, to say the least. Because my decision was so sudden, I didn’t have much to eat besides bagels and pasta. I craved the satiation that only meat could provide, but I’m an incredibly stubborn person. I wanted to singlehandedly save all of the animals that the food industry was killing, and this seemed like the
most logical place to start. There was no quitting. I spent the next few days telling everybody about my newfound passion and lifestyle choice, because, that’s what you’re supposed to do, right? I had joined the masses of granola-loving, Whole Foods-shopping vegans and vegetarians. I explained why I had made this choice even when people didn’t ask. My friends had to suffer from hearing me repeat the same story over and over. Somehow, I managed to survive an entire week without eating meat. Things were getting serious. As I paid a visit to Subway and neglected to ask for meat on my sandwich, the guy behind the counter nervously asked if I was a vegetarian and if he should change his gloves. I could see the trauma in his eyes: the sting of someone lashing out at him for contaminating their vegetarian lifestyle was obviously fresh in his mind. Of course, I told him I was in fact vegetarian, but didn’t ask him to change his gloves because that was more commitment than I was willing to make. This journey didn’t last long, however, because I have zero self-control. All of my drive and motivation quickly deteriorated. As soon as I stepped through the double glass doors at Chick-Fil-A, I immediately forgot about the helpless animals. The fluorescent lighting and smell of waffle fries was incredibly alluring. I simply couldn’t help myself. I forfeited my dramatic, righteous cause so that I could have chicken nuggets. Eight chicken nuggets were the downfall of my mission. They were my Achilles Heel. I have no regrets. I have honestly never related more to the cow that stands outside of Chick-Fil-A with the sign that says “Eat Mor Chikin.” I will eat all of the chicken; I will also feel no shame in eating a burger or a 6-ounce filet mignon. Sorry, Cow. Vegetarianism isn’t for everybody. The media glorifies the decision and it can be a smart dietary choice for many people, but for those of us who are seduced by the silver wrapping of a Chick-Fil-A sandwich or the sizzle of a steak on the grill, there’s no shame in failing.
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Chuck Hayden by Kaylee Ray Kinninger and Erin Coogan Class after class, we carefully listen to his words of wisdom. Whether he’s outlining a plan to save money for our retirement or explaining his experience in the Navy, Mr. Hayden is full of ideas and always ready to talk. We decided to dig a little bit deeper into this man’s stories in order to discover a more detailed explanation behind his intriguing experiences. Hayden began his childhood with his parents’ attention divided between seven siblings. Unfortunately, Hayden lost his mother to multiple sclerosis when he was six years old, and his father spent most of his time at work. With all the freedom in the world, Hayden and his siblings went on ten-hour bike rides, exploring the nature of Massachusetts, where they grew up. One of Hayden’s most mischievous memories consisted of him accidentally throwing a rock at his brother’s head while playing a life-size pinball game the boys had invented. However, fearing the trouble he would soon be in, Hayden decided to pretend that another kid had thrown the rock at his brother. To make it seem as though he was protecting his brother, he punched the kid next to him. Continuing his rebellious behavior throughout his schooling, Hayden was caught launching a tiny fireball in math class, which his physics teacher had taught him to build. Even though he might have not taken class so seriously, he did succeed in athletics and other extracurriculars. He became an avid runner, specializing in the mile. This led him to the track and
field state championships where his athletic achievement caught the attention of multiple college recruiters. At the same time, he participated in the school’s theater program and played roles in three productions: The Fantastics, Guys and Dolls, and Applause. “I would go to my cross country practice, finish my run, and rush over to rehearsal in my singlet and shorts.” However, he ultimately pursued his passion of running as he committed to Framingham State in Massachusetts on an athletic scholarship. From there, Brandeis University re-recruited him for the following year. During the beginning of the term at Brandeis, Hayden pursued running and studied architecture. During high school, he participated in a four-year architecture program in which one of his floor plans was actually bought and built into a house which now stands in Cape Cod. One night that winter, during his first term at university, he and his buddies traveled down to Florida and decided at three in the morning that they were going to enlist in the navy. The following day, the men completed their first steps toward enlistment. Hayden left behind his running career and his Brandeis education for his soon-to-be twenty-four year journey through the navy system. Hayden began his naval career as a sonar tech, which involved listening for Russian submarines. “I trailed a Russian submarine. I was given the signals for maintaining a track...It was pretty exciting and intense.” Throughout his work in the navy, his
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positions and jobs fluctuated. After becoming senior chief, he was commissioned as an officer, leading him to work in Washington, DC at naval intelligence. His brother, Erik, a commissioning officer and a pilot in the air force, swore him in as an officer. Later on, after returning to the submarines, Hayden toured on the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf. Here, he was a Tomahawk Missile Planner, creating missions of missiles to his given targets. While on the aircraft, he continued his passion for running and made his way sprinting around on the deck. At one point, the temperature was around 120 degrees and the deck became so hot that the bottom of his shoes melted off. Hayden ended his career at Deep Submergence and Rescue, where he was able to work in the deepest diving submarine in the world, at the time. Spending days and months underwater, Hayden lived in an alternate reality—the only way he knew it was morning was because he was served breakfast. After being submerged for eighty-five days, time morphed while living thousands of feet below civilization. Hayden lived by an eighteen-hour day in which he had six-hour watch, six-hour maintenance, and six-hour sleep. The sleeping situation was very tight, so the men went in a rotation called “hot bunking.” There were two “coffin” beds for three people, and when someone was on watch, Hayden was able to sleep in the bed that was not taken. This submarine was three stories high, longer than a football field, and squeezed in 120 people. When asked what his most terrifying moment while submerged under water was, Hayden replied, “We had one serious incident while underway that we weren’t sure we were going to recover [from]… we went deeper than we were supposed to, than we were designed to.” Hayden could not recount all the details, considering much of his experience and knowledge from his tours are confidential, but he said there was certainly damage done to the submarine. Fortunately, they made it to the surface. This willingness to be involved in defense and to help protect America was inspired by his family and neighbors. Hayden commented, “I was enamored by what my dad did in World War II and we had a neighbor [who was] in submarines during World War II... and he used to tell us all the stories.” His dad served in World War II at seventeen years old and after coming home, he attended college and his studies led him to become a mechanical engineer. During his career, he worked with a team to design the first ballistic missile submarine, designed the weight compensation valve in the missile tube, and created the depth sensory transducer for torpedoes; all of which, Hayden used
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while in the navy. Some of his family experienced diverse lifestyles that contrasted Hayden’s navy background. His second oldest sister ran away in 1968, apparently to live out her free-spirit fantasies in Haight-Ashbury and a nudist colony. Hayden did not see or hear from her for twenty-five years, but during their reunion, he learned of her experiences. She had become an elementary school teacher and named her children after where they were conceived: Rayna Flow was conceived during a large rainstorm and Ivy was conceived in the woods, unknowingly in the midst of poison ivy. Hayden also had siblings who shared his passion for serving their country and later in life found other passions. The youngest brother, who was the pilot that commissioned Hayden, is currently an American Airlines pilot; his youngest sister, who was in the navy, now works for Homeland Security. Hayden’s large family does not end with his siblings, as he is married to Suzy and has continued the family tree. He is a father to a son and daughter and also a grandfather to two beautiful granddaughters. His experience with his many siblings translates over to his teaching career, as he enjoys helping out students in any way he can. Just as his naval career began on a spur of the moment decision, so did his decision to become a teacher. One evening, after discussing a teacher’s refusal to assist his son in a difficult pre-calculus class, Hayden decided to take matters of the flawed education system into his own hands. He knew education needed more options and flexibility, both of which were not offered to his son, so he began studying for his teaching credentials the day after the discussion. His determination to create a learning environment where anyone could succeed was proven at Hoover High School here in San Diego, as Hayden led a sixyear mathematics program. The program consisted of 120 students whose parents did not have a higher education and focused on making college an accessible option for them all. Of these 120 students, 80 made it through the program, and all 80 wound up attending four-year universities. Hayden proudly mentioned, “Actually, one of the girls from the program invited me to her law school graduation.” From there, his teaching career grew once he was offered a job at CCA. From serving our country, to enriching our minds, Hayden is a man of the people. Although his fantastic stories are school renowned, his journey has never been fully explored. From all the spontaneity in his life, he has discovered his most devout passions, all of which have made him the teacher we know and love.
20th Century Fox broke ground this February with the release of Deadpool, the first high profile R-rated comic book film in quite some time. Studios have been hesitant to release superhero movies that carry an R rating for fear of losing their essential pre-teen demographic. Those worries are no longer relevant, as Deadpool has made nearly 800 million dollars worldwide and is one of the most critically successful superhero movies in quite some time. Why is this? Because Deadpool felt different. It was a revelation to see a comic book film that was funny, subversive, and keen in making fun of the entire genre as a whole. With its fourth wall breaking, endless pop culture references, and gory nature, Deadpool wasn’t simply a middle finger to the superhero genre, but a celebration of the endless possibilities of it, and the interesting directions in which it can be
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steered by all different types of filmmakers. Needless to say, it was a breath of fresh air. Here we are, mid 2016, and Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (the supposed kick off to DC’s cinematic universe) has been released, as well as two marvel films: Deadpool (released by Fox) and Captain America: Civil War (Disney/Marvel Studios). As we eagerly await the release of DC’s Suicide Squad and Marvel’s Doctor Strange, I’d like to take a retrospective look at the last eight years of superhero movies to examine what works and what doesn’t. Let’s cut to the chase: Batman V Superman did not work. The film has not met prior box office pundit’s expectations; it disap-
pointed audiences and critics alike, as it currently sits at a dismal 29 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. The film undeniably has passionate fans, but they are few and far between. BVS, in the eyes of many, was a colossal disappointment--a movie-going experience that now has film fans everywhere shaking in fear at the future of the DC cinematic universe. In the eyes of countless comic book lovers and devout film fans, director Zack Snyder and writers Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer mistook loud, destructive action set pieces for storytelling, and many were deeply saddened by their interpretations of Batman and Superman. “Superman as some mopey dude?! Batman kills people now?!” The complaints from the film community were endless. On the flipside, Disney and Fox are displaying that they are much more adept at handling their comic book properties on the Marvel end of things. Deadpool came out in the beginning of February, nearly two months before the release of BVS, but its relevance in the pop culture realm is far more pronounced than that of the latter’s. Now, let’s take a look at Disney’s superhero films, a.k.a. Marvel Studios. What is it exactly that Marvel/ Disney is doing that puts them above DC in terms of quality? Well, for one, DC has to play catch-up now in building their shared superhero universe since Marvel has spent the last eight years setting up their shared cinematic universe. Now what is a shared universe? Well, it’s the idea that all these superhero characters exist in the same world. Since Marvel has done this, movies like The Avengers and Civil War are able to exist in a world in which they can interact with each other. DC didn’t begin assembling their shared universe until 2013’s Man of Steel, and by then, Marvel has just released Iron Man 3, the sixth film in the MCU. But even in its beginning stages, Marvel had“identities” for its movies beyond the superhero genre. The first Iron Man was a commentary on modern day terrorism, Thor was a Shakespearean drama masquerading as a comic book film, Captain America: The First Avenger was a tribute to the whiz bang patriotic films post WWII, it’s sequel was a political thriller, Guardians of The Galaxy was a comedic space opera, Ant-Man was a heist film, etc. With the exception of a few films (mainly the lackluster Iron Man sequels), Marvel Studios films have transcended the superhero genre and have successfully tackled a number of different genres, to the delight and praise of critics and audiences everywhere. This is what keeps them relevant and makes them standout. Now let’s look at Man of Steel...what was that movie? It’s partially a sci-fi movie, but also a
coming of age story with commentary on post 9/11 destruction. Point and case: that film could not fully decide what it truly was. And what was BVS? It was more so a commentary on post 9/11 destruction than its predecessor, but also a courtroom drama, but also a romance film, but also a dark batman film, but also a campy film about a business tycoon, but also a setup for the justice league, but also a film about aliens... ugh. My point is, if you asked a random pedestrian to define BVS beyond the superhero genre, it would be nearly impossible to do so. I don’t doubt that DC will make some quality films in the future. There are a number of talented directors lined up for upcoming DC projects including David Ayer, Patty Jenkins, and horror master James Wan. DC also claims to have given full creative license to the directors of these films, stating that connecting the universe is not first priority. This is a promising statement; however, Batman V Superman serves as a blaring contradiction to that declaration. Marvel Studios Exec Kevin Feige has made it known that connecting the universe is important, but it seems like those films can have their cake and eat it too. Most Marvel films do a competent job of not just connecting the universe, but exploring interesting new ways to execute a superhero film. Marvel now has the luxury to take risks...DC does not have that luxury. Playing catch up is difficult, especially when the only two movies so far in your cinematic universe (Man of Steel and BVS) have proven EXTREMELY divisive. In conclusion, you can’t simply be a superhero movie with flashy action sequences and iconic heroes to impress the masses. You have to have a good hook, distinguish yourself, and tackle a genre not yet explored in a comic book film (or explore it from a different angle). Marvel continues to explore different genres or subgenres with nearly every new project. For example, the upcoming Doctor Strange looks unlike anything comic book audiences have ever seen, promising a mind bending, Inception-esque experience involving interdimensional travel and magic. Magic in the MCU! How exciting is that?! Over at Fox, the X-men films currently serve as cultural throwbacks, as well as commentaries on racism, homophobia, sexism, etc. and their new golden boy Deadpool was the first superhero film that can also be classified as a “raunchy, romantic action comedy.” DC needs to begin to take this angle, or they’ll soon be dead in the water.
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None of the Above by Max Greenhalgh Hey, Nerds. If somehow you didn’t know by now, Election 2016 is coming up soon. Whether you’ve been hitting the books or catching Senioritis this spring, chances are that you don’t know a darn thing about any of the candidates other than the basics: Donald Trump is a crazed racist who wants to build a massive wall on the border and basically imperialize Mexico, while Hillary Clinton will say whatever she needs to, whenever she needs to, in whatever outrageously fake accent she needs to do so in, in a desperate plea for more votes. However, there is a lot more to each candidate than meets the eye. Here is your comprehensive guide for the upcoming election.
Donald Trump Overview : The candidate of rebels who want to punch the establishment in the nose. Just don’t ask them why they support him beacuse chances are they won’t really have a policy-driven answer. You’re most likely to find his biggest fans on a ranch or on Reddit.
Famous Alter-Ego: Kanye West Previous Experience: Billionaire, Author, Reality TV Star, Professional Nicknamer, Best Celebrity Spray Tan Champion
Policy: Contrary to popular belief, Trump doesn’t hate all foreigners, nor does he want to kick all immigrants out of America. His primary appeal to voters is his hardline stance on immigration: he wants to deport all illegal immigrants in order to stabilize the economy, cut unemployment, and make America great again. He also aims to repeal the Affordable Care Act, though what supposed ‘great’ system he plans to replace it with is up in the air.
Personality: Constantly antagonizes anyone who doesn’t love him, loves comparing his wife to others’, and never stops talking about funding his own cam25
paign, because guess what, he’s rich. So basically, he’s Kanye West. Wait. Yeezus is a Trump supporter. Has anyone seen the acclaimed hip-hop artist and successful businessman in the same place at the same time?
White House Family: His wife Melania would be the first ever first lady to have posed nude for photographers, and Donald Trump said himself that if he wasn’t her father, he would probably be dating his daughter Ivanka. If that isn’t ‘Murica enough for you, I don’t know what is. Looks: He has the head/face of an orange wearing a toupee. I guess when Kanye was making his costume so he could secretly run for president this year, he just went with the most ridiculous-looking thing possible.
He Actually Said This Stuff : “If Hillary Clinton can’t satisfy her husband, what makes her think she can satisfy America?” “He referred to my hands-if they’re small, something else must be small. I guarantee you there’s no problem. I guarantee it.”
*The opinions expressed in this issue do not reflect those of Pulse Magazine, Canyon Crest Academy, or the San Degiuto Union High School District
Hillary Clinton Overview: Feminists, establishment Democrats, and side chicks everywhere are staunch supporters of the former Secretary of State. A sizeable percentage of her fans may not have found out how to use this crazy new-fangled Internet thing, but at least they know how to use their walkers to get over to the voting booths.
Famous Alter-Ego: Mystique Previous Experience: Senator, Secretary of State, First Lady, Pathological Liar, Accused Criminal, Wife of a Guy That Cheated on Her While in Presidential Office Policy: Clinton wants to reform the immigration process to allow an easier path to citizenship. She is pro-choice, wants to increase how difficult it is to obtain firearms, and is extremely experienced in foreign policy due to her previous job within the government as Secretary of State. She also wants to take the fight to ISIS and defends the Affordable Care Act. However, Clinton has been notorious for her quickness to abandon her previous ideas to pander more voters. For example, she used to be against gay marriage and supported the war in Iraq until those opinions became unpopular.
rounding government prosecution. She also changes her tone, accent, and even at times her previous life story, depending on where she is speaking. She lies constantly; she said that she was once broke when coming out of the White House in order to increase her reliability with the poor, and also claimed that her campaign would go carbon neutral as she flew around in private jets. Furthermore, she put emails that could potentially compromise national security on a private server, and we will never see them because she wiped the server clean.
White House Family: Her husband Bill swindled the country during the Monica Lewinsky sex scandal during his presidency. Her daughter, Chelsea, was a reporter on an NBC program called Rock Center that was critically panned; she was criticized for both her lack of credentials and her failure to report stories that were relevant to the show’s concept. Oh, and Chelsea also happens to be a massive hypocrite in terms of her association with said media, as she refused to speak with the media during her mother’s first presidential campaign. The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree, I guess.
Looks: It’s almost like she is wearing one of those masks from Mission Impossible. Her smile is the most plastered on and fake looking one remaining in the race, even if Donald Trump struggles with the smiling concept due to his complete loss of controlled facial muscles.
Personality: Clinton been known for her shady actions sur-
She Actually Said This Stuff: “The last time I actually drove a car myself was 1996.” “Don’t let anyone tell you that it’s corporations and businesses that create jobs.”
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