autumn09
a magazine written for and by the bay area youth
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SAME DIFFERENCE
I’m just going to say that sometimes, only sometimes, I may confuse
my left with my right and vice versa. I don’t know why I still do not know the difference AT TIMES; maybe I was absent that day in preschool when they were teaching the concept or maybe my parents didn’t feel it was necessary to stress the difference to me. I mean it’s probably not a big deal right? Okay, the truth is, YES it is okay to be slightly forgetful of the exact direction we are going when we’re in elementary school, but as we get older and are given certain responsibilities like--let’s say--being the map reader on trips, that’s when things get a little complicated.
Don’t get me wrong; I’m actually pretty good at the directions
themselves. If I were to go from point A to point B, I could get there easily. It’s the giving of the directions that kind of messes me up, SOMETIMES. It’s tough, okay? I mean, it’s a pressured situation and people are screaming to you, “What’s the next street we turn at?” and you panic and you just point left in the direction you want them to turn and you yell, “Make a right at Powell Street…”
Whoops. My…bad? And don’t start telling me to use the whole hand
rule where you make an “L” with your left hand. It makes sense in theory, but then sometimes I end up confusing the backwards “L” for the real “L”, and that’s no good. Now you’re probably telling me to use the method where I think of the hand that I write with (which is the right one if you’re wondering), but even then, you’ll see me trying to imagine myself writing with the left hand. It’s an endless goose chase.
Let’s not forget though, I said SOMETIMES, I confuse these two
tricky directions. On my driving test, I knew exactly where I was going and I passed. So there you go; I’m getting better! I think it’s because at the time, I was really focusing on the road and I could thoroughly process the directions in my head. So maybe, the secret to my success includes thinking! Oh well, I’ll figure it out, eventually.
So the next time you’re in the car with me and you need me to tell
you how to get to the supermarket or wherever, just remember, there’s a 50% chance that it’s left and a 50% chance that I’m right. Not a big deal, T.T. Tu Editor-in-Chief & Founder
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by JENNY HEATH
With all the hype surrounding “going green,” anyone who doesn’t live in a hole
knows what a carbon footprint is. But what about a “water footprint”? Among the many tips for reducing our impact on the planet, we hear that using less water is a very important one. Water is a natural resource essential for life to exist. It makes up approximately 65% of our bodies and covers about 70% of the Earth’s surface. So if water exists in such abundance, why does it need to be conserved? Unfortunately, 97% of all water on Earth is salt water, which is unsuitable for drinking. Therefore, we must rely on the measly 3% for everything from showering to watering crops. Our water supply is finite, which means that we only have what exists now, no more and no less. Yet despite this limited supply, we continue to use copious amounts watering our lawns, flushing our toilets, and taking long showers. And even though this may seem like a lot, household water only makes up 6% of the water we use, according to Mother Jones magazine. That’s right: the other 94% is used elsewhere, and many of us don’t even realize it. This water consumption is a result of the products we buy.
Almost everything we own, especially things that are manufactured, has a
“water footprint.” If it’s processed at all, it most likely needed some H2O along the way. For example, if you stop by Starbucks in the morning, you might as well flush the toilet ten times because that latte contains over fifty gallons of water! Though all of that doesn’t fit in the cup, it was used for growing the coffee beans, raising a cow for milk, growing and processing the sugar, and producing the paper cup, plastic lid, and cardboard sleeve. Now it’s not a crime to drink coffee, so if you can’t live without your morning fix of caffeine, try bringing a reusable mug. That simple switch will tremendously cut down the amount of water needed, and many cafés, including Starbucks, will give you a discount for it!
Not a coffee drinker? Even a common cotton T-shirt contains over 700 gallons
of water! This by no means suggests that you should stop wearing clothes, but in the future a better choice might be organic cotton. The alternative uses much less water because of the absence of pesticides and is very affordable these days. In fact, WalMart is one of the world’s biggest sellers of organic cotton.
So even though it is inevitable that we will need water in our daily lives, it can
be conserved in numerous ways. With 20% of the world’s population lacking access to safe drinking water, we should do our best to preserve our small supply of the most important substance on Earth. Every little drop counts. (Sources: Yahoo!, The Wall Street Journal)
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David Cook Tue, 09/08/09 Fillmore - San Francisco The Airborne Toxic Event Mon, 11/02/09 Fillmore - San Francisco
Jamie Foxx Fri, 10/10/09 Sleep Train Pavillion - Concord
Regina Spektor Fri, 10/30/09 Fox Theater - Oakland
by JONATHAN VU & TARA FATEMI
photos courtesy of rca music group, airborne toxic event, emi music group and atlantic records
Paolo Nutini Sat, 09/12/09 Fox Theater - Oakland NICKELBACK
CHANNEL 104.9 PRESENTS: THE BIG SHOW
Tue, 09/01/09 Shorline Amphitheatre - Mountain View
Sat, 09/19/09 San Jose State Event Center Arena
SHERYL CROW
PITBULL
Wed, 09/02/09-9/03 Mountain Winery - Saratoga
Wed, 09/23/09 The Regency Ballroom - San Francisco
JOHN LEGEND
BON IVER
Sun, 09/06/09 Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley
Thu, 09/24/09 Fox Theater - Oakland
DAVID COOK
PARAMORE
Tue, 09/08/09 Fillmore - San Francisco
YEAH YEAH YEAHS Wed, 09/09/09 FoxTheater - Oakland
NE-YO
Fri, 10/02/09 Warfield - San Francisco
AIMEE MANN Sat, 10/03/09 Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
JAMIE FOXX
Fri, 09/11/09 San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
Fri, 10/10/09 Sleep Train Pavillion - Concord
THE KILLERS Sat, 09/12/09 Shoreline Amphitheatre- Mountain View
SNOW PATROL Fri, 10/16/09 Fox Theater - Oakland
PAOLO NUTINI
TREASURE ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sat, 09/12/09 Fox Theater - Oakland
BLINK-182 WITH WEEZER Sun, 09/13/09 Shoreline Amphitheatre - Mountain View
Sun, 10/18/09 Treasure Island - San Francisco
REGINA SPEKTOR Fri, 10/30/09 Fox Theater - Oakland
ARCTIC MONKEYS
THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT
Wed, 09/16/09 Fox Theater - Oakland
Mon, 11/02/09 Fillmore - San Francisco
P!NK
HANSON AND HELLOGOODBYE
Thu, 09/17/09 HP Pavilion At San Jose
Thu, 11/05/09 The Regency Ballroom - San Francisco
CITIZEN COPE
MAT KEARNEY
Fri, 09/18/09-9/19 Fillmore - San Francisco
Thu, 11/05/09 Fillmore - San Francisco
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photos courtesy meiko and bon iver
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MEIKO BON IVER
GENRE: Adult Alternative, Indie pop, Folk
GENRE: Indie Rock, Folk
GREAT FOR: Waking up, a mood booster
GREAT FOR: Relaxing at the end of the day
NOTABLE SONG: “Boys With Girlfriends”
NOTABLE SONG: “Skinny Love, Blood Bank”
ORIGIN: Georgia, U.S.
ORIGIN: Wisconsin, U.S.
INFLUENCED BY: Cranberries, Fiona Apple, Indigo Girls
SOUNDS LIKE: the Flaming Lips, Coldplay, iron & Wine
SOUNDS LIKE: Ingrid Michaelson, Amos Lee, Erin McCarley
MEMBERS: Justin Vernon, Michael Noyce, Sean Carey, and Matthew McCaughan
Meiko (pronounced MEE-ko) waited tables for years before she was able to independently release her self-titled album. Finally landing a job at L.A.’s Hotel California, a birthplace for many successful singers and songwriters, Meiko began her path to success. The main perk of being hired by the hotel lies in the opportunity to fill in for cancelled performances. After several of these performances, Meiko was given the chance to play at the Sundance Film Festival where she was dubbed “a big success story.” After initially releasing her album, her own label, Lucky Ear Music, joined forces with MySpace Records/DGC to re-release an edited version of the record. This release did incredibly well on the iTunes Top 100 Albums chart in 2008.
Many great artists of our time have created their best work in refuge, away from the pressures of society. And three years ago, Justin Vernon, front man of Bon Iver (a play on the French phrase bon hiver, meaning “good winter”), did just that. “Running away” from the troubles he’d encountered after breaking up with his girlfriend and the band he’d grown up with, Vernon sought salvation in a cabin in Northwestern Wisconsin. There, he began writing his debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago, which is infused with the Thoreau-esque theme of romanticizing nature. This year, Vernon released an EP titled Blood Bank, which was ranked #16 on the Billboard charts. Vernon’s raw instrumentals, along with his unique vocals and poetic lyrics, make for a brilliant sound.
album art courtesy of arista, sony music, atlantic, warner bros, capitol, casablanca, epic records, interscope, island records, fueled by ramen, sub pop,
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wind-up records
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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Whitney Houston - I Look To You - 09/01; Boys Like Girls - Love Drunk - 09/08; Jay-Z - The Blueprint 3 - 09/11; Muse - The Resistance - 09/14; Beastie Boys - Hot Sauce Committee, Pt 1 - 09/15; Mika - The Boy Who Knew Too Much - 09/21; Sean Kingston - Tomorrow - 09/22; AFI - Crash Love - 09/29; Madonna - Celebration - 09/29; Mariah Carey - Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel - 09/29; Paramore - Brand New Eyes - 09/29; Shakira - She Wolf - 10/06; Wolfmother - Cosmic Egg - 10/13; Flight of the Conchords - I Told You I Was Freaky - 10/20; Creed - Full Circle - 10/27; Switchfoot - Hello Hurricane - 11/10
AUTUMN ALBUMS key:
ARTIST - ALBUM - RELEASE DATE
EVENTS by ANNIE LEE
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company’s Run Forrest Run 5k at Great America Run or walk 5k through California’s Great America and into Bubba Gump for lunch and enjoy the rest of the day at the amusement park for free on Sunday, Sept.20th at 8am! Sign up online and purchase your tickets before Sept. 18th to get a receipt — your ticket to free admission at the park and free parking for the day! Tickets are $25 if you are 17 and under and $35 for adults. “So You Think You Can Dance” Tour This Nov. 18 you can witness the “So You Think You Can Dance” Tour at the HP Pavilion. Tickets cost $38-56. Vienna Tang Concert Visit the Montalvo Arts Center on Oct. 17 at 6pm to watch Saratoga High Alum Vienna Tang perform in her very own concert. Vienna Tang has released two albums and has landed on Billboard album charts. One of her albums has also been featured as the No. 2 best seller on Amazon. Tickets are from $27 to $35 and can be purchased at http://www.montalvoarts.org/ events/v_teng/ Cupertino City-Wide Garage Sale Looking for great bargains and cool interesting trinkets? Head to Cupertino on September 26 and 27 from 9am to 4pm for the citywide garage sale. St. Mary’s Country Fair St. Mary’s School is hosting a good old-fashioned country fair on Friday, Oct. 9 from 5pm to 10pm. Complete with carnival rides, a petting zoo, BBQ food, and many more, this free event will be sure to liven up your Friday night.
WHERE AM I? Think you know your Bay Area? Well here’s your chance to show off how skilled you are at identifying places. For each issue, I will be out and about throughout the bay looking for cool and interesting spots to take a snapshot at. Then, I’ll put the picture in the magazine and all you have to do is guess where I am. Try to be as specific as possible. (Don’t say, “Uh, T.T. is in the Bay Area) The winner will get his/her name posted in the next issue and will also receive a special prize from us, here at Bay Magazine. Send your responses either to our email, whereami@baymagazine.org or answer directly on our website, www.baymagazine.org. Good luck and I hope to see you out and about, getting to know your Bay Area a little better. :] Happy Travels, T.T. Tu
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halloween haunts by ANNIE LEE
Tired of trick-or-treating year after year with a bedsheet over your head? Check out these halloween haunts for something scary, fun, and unforgettable. WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE FLASHLIGHT TOURS As if the story of the Winchester Mystery House wasn’t freaky enough, the House will be giving 65 minute flashlight tours on various weekends in October including Halloween night. Order your tickets online for $45.
DC CEMETERY SHOW IN MOUNTAIN VIEW Looking for somewhere fun and cheap to go for Halloween? Stop by The DC Cemetery on Oct 31st Halloween night. This haunted attraction is free and is sure to scare from 6-11pm. Visit www. dc-cemetery.com for more information.
HALLOWEEN HAUNT AT GREAT AMERICA
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Spend your weekend at Great America’s Halloween Haunt. This event is open from 7pm to midnight Fridays and Saturdays during the month of October. Halloween Haunt consists of 5 scary mazes, 4 scare zones, a themed attraction, plus much more including access to all of the parks thrilling rides. Visit www. cagreatamerica.com for more information.
PIRATES OF EMERSON Voted Top 13 Haunts in the nation and Northern California’s Premier Haunted attraction, Pirates of Emerson is a must-go. This Halloween haunt is located on Warmsprings Blvd. in Fremont and is open for the majority of the second half of October and on Halloween night from 7pm-12am. Pirates of Emerson offers what they guarantee to be an “extremely frightening adventure”. This attraction is not recommended for kids 13 and under. Tickets can be purchased for $20 at www.piratesofemerson.com.
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Why isn’t there an Asian History Month?
remember ever learning about APA history. In
Asians have history to celebrate as well, so there’s
February, I remember learning about famous
no reason that there should be a Black History
Africans, yet when May rolled around, no one. I
Month and no Asian History Month. Asian people
decided to give myself a lesson in APA history
deserve a month too! And for that matter, doesn’t
and just from a few sites, I learned about amazing
every race?
people like I.M. Pei, a renowned architect; Dr.
Feng Shan Ho, an unknown hero of the Holocaust
Naturally, I “googled” to see if there was
in fact a month dedicated to Asians, just to
who issued Jews visas to China; and last but
make sure I wasn’t being uninformed. Turns out
certainly not least, Dr. David Ho, a leader in HIV/
I was, because May is apparently Asian/ Pacific
AIDS research who developed antiviral “cocktails”
American History Month.
for treatment.
To give a brief overview, Asian/Pacific
Unfortunately, the only racial History
American History Month was enacted in 1992 to
Month I ever remember being educated about in
honor achievements and contributions of Asians
school was Black History Month, and although
and Pacific Americans (APA). Today, we have a
blacks have certainly had more than their share
celebatory month due to Chinese-American Jeanie
of struggle, every race and culture has struggled
Jew’s efforts in the 1970s. Jew said, “[APA] were
as well. It’s a shame that growing up, my only
excluded from those stories during celebrations
notable Asian role models were the renowned
of the country’s bicentennial. We were literally
Michelle Kwan, Amy Tan, and Li-Young Lee, while
ignored even though we were part of building this
there are obviously so many others who are also,
country.”
if not more, that were worthy of attention.
For all her efforts, May was chosen
All in all, a little research never hurt
to celebrate the arrival of the first Japanese
anyone, and what I learned was eye-opening.
immigrants and Golden Spike Day, the day the
Come May, you can bet I’ll be showing my APA
transcontinental railroad was completed. Also,
pride, but for now I’m satisfied that a month for
students were allowed to choose to learn about
Asian/ Pacific Americans even exists. In fact,
APA history if it interested them.
everyone should find out what during month their
culture is officially celebrated because it’s time
Despite the fact that learning about
APA history seems like a good idea and that
for us to get educated about the people of our
this nationally recognized month has been in
own race, and if our schools aren’t going to, then
effect since 1992 (the year I was born), I don’t
we’ll just have to take matters into our own hands.
think
cauc[asian] by JACKIE BARR At first glance, the Asian side of me is fairly well-hidden to the average person. Why? I have big eyes. Not only that, but I have brown hair, and the ever-elusive double eyelid fold. I have none of the traits of the stereotypical Asian person. In essence, I look white. Looks mean nothing, though, because I have come to identify with my Asian heritage a great deal more than my European side despite what people might assume. For instance, in Cupertino, there is a Chinese restaurant called Hong Fu where the tables are divided by chopstickonly place settings and fork place settings (for the chopstick-challenged). The hostess always takes one look at my sister and me and seats us at a fork table. Ironically, I have been using chopsticks since the age of three. Additionally, the diverse Bay Area culture
that I live in has helped me to associate more with my Asian side. I attend Monta Vista High School, a campus with an approximately 70 percent Asian population (not that I mind). In fact, when I travel to places without Asian as the prevailing makeup, I almost feel out of place: I am used to seeing Asian people everywhere I go. It is very comfortable for me but, when I travel, even though I blend in, it is simply not as comfortable (and I miss the quality Asian food!) My mother is half Chinese and half Japanese. She is also the Barr family chef. At my house we eat an array of different foods. In any given week she might make Chinese chow mien, Japanese udon noodles, or some good ol’ pizza. The variety of backgrounds floating around my house has led to a wide array of food choices.
To a certain extent I feel like there is no Caucasian culture for me to adapt and relate to. Perhaps it is because the white side of me is even more mixed than my Asian side. Whenever I ask my dad what his ethnic makeup is, he always replies with a laundry list: “Irish, Dutch, Welsh, German, and maybe a few other things...” There are so many traditions from each culture but they are left uncelebrated in my house. My dad has never really felt the need to honor those traditions because his parents didn’t honor any of the traditions either. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to grow up being all white or all Asian and whether I would have turned out differently. But I love being a happa, a halfie, a wasian or whichever label you choose, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
by T.T. TU & LYKA SETHI DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated with any sort of college or admissions counselor. These are just the suggestions and tips of some of the BAY’s graduated seniors.
As we all move forward into the 2009 school year, we step into a realm of new beginnings. For some, it’s just “another year” but for others, it’s a step onto a beaten and war-ridden path that has known ghouls, monsters, and fiends. This step is one that I like to call The Senior Scramble and it is the first step towards that final fight towards the Holy Grail, better known as graduation. But for those of us that have a couple more years under our belts, don’t take this matter lightly. Eventually, you too will have to face the wrath of the scramble. Okay, so maybe I’m emphasizing too much on the grandeur and fantasy of it all, but honestly, there is nothing to be afraid of. Yes, I know that these silly papers and online documents are the keys to your future and success and yes, I know that these notions make the task daunting. But, in the process of telling your story to others, you have the opportunity to figure yourself out and get to know a side of yourself that you may have never met. FICTION says that this will be the most stressful time during your high school career but FACT says it doesn’t have to be.
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PHOTO COURTESY OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
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HELPFUL MAC TIP: IF YOU ARE USING THE SAFARI INTERNET BROWSER, YOU WILL PROBABLY FIND DIFFICULTY PASTING IN YOUR COLLEGE ESSAY INTO THE “ESSAY BOX” ON THE COMMON APPLICATION. USE MOZILLA FIREFOX OR INTERNET EXPLORER TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY PASTE IN YOUR ESSAY WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS.
It’s always a good idea to familiarize yourself with a college before you decide to apply to it. Some people choose to plan college visits, which can be effective but costly. Also, they usually aren’t worth it unless you have no idea what the campus is like. There are equally effective ways to have your questions answered and to receive informational materials about the college. Your high school’s college and career center will most likely host panels with representatives from different schools, where you can ask any questions you have. Sign up to attend these panels in advance so you can be sure to get a spot. You can also communicate with people who go to the school through online forums, you can talk to your guidance counselor, or you can simply browse the college’s website--there’s usually a lot of useful information hidden there.
The actual application is not that hard to comprehend but it is extremely tedious. You may read this section and tell me, “This is all common sense…” Well, let me tell you something: it doesn’t hurt to read it again! First and foremost, always remember to save your application. I don’t know how many times I’ve had to enter and re-enter my parent’s college information because my application had decided that I was taking too long and saw it fit to personally sign me out. This, however, does not give you the right to speed through the important administrative business. The application always gives you that option to save your work so just remember to press “save” after every four to five inputs. Something else that was kind of annoying was inputting extra-curricular activities. The application will ask you to list your activity, describe it, and state how many hours per week and weeks per year you have dedicated to the activity. For the description boxes, they restrict the number of characters you can use to put in the boxes. I would advise writing down the descriptions before inputting the information so you don’t have to waste time thinking of shorter words because you’re over the character limit. In terms of your time and commitment to the activity, here are some good things to remember: there are 52 weeks in a year, approximately 26 weeks in a school year without breaks, 32 with breaks, and about 10 weeks of summer. Of course, no one is going to penalize you for accidentally putting a week more or a week less but try to be as honest as possible. Lastly, the application allows a section for awards and honors. Don’t worry too much if you can’t fill up this section. Colleges like to see awards of course, but it isn’t the end of the world if you haven’t received any. That’s about it for the actual application; just remember, take it slow and don’t make mistakes. This is probably the first thing they will look at and first impressions make the world of difference.
So here we are: the essay. After first getting an impression of you from your application, the admissions officers will rely on your essay to try and figure out the person behind the application. Breathe; even though this is super important and it may make you want to pull your hair out, you will be fine. The bottom line is to just be yourself. An important thing to remember with your essays is to understand the fine line between sharing your accomplishments and boasting. The best way to portray yourself is to show what you’ve done as a high schooler and how you plan on using your experiences in the future, whether its during your college years or beyond. For example, you should never waste an entire essay rambling about how volunteering in Peru made you a better person. Instead, mention your trip to Peru and how it sparked your passion for helping others that you’d like to pursue in the future. Avoid highly personal topics that are based on chance, such as a relative’s death or other family issues. Although you feel that an experience like this had a great effect on your future goals, it probably isn’t a good topic to center a college essay on. Overall, though the prompts may be corny and you may feel uncomfortable writing so much about yourself, the essay portion CAN make or break your application. So think carefully, get started early, and, again, be yourself!
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It’s not everyday that someone invites you to the “Teen Choice Awards”, so when one
of my friends asked me to go, I think I might have said yes after just hearing the words, “Teen Choice…” Why wouldn’t I go? I am proud to say that I am an avid lover of pop culture and almost everything to do with it under the hot, tween sun.
When the day finally arrived, we wanted to make sure not to miss a thing, so we
left Orange County (where I was staying) at 1. After battling L.A traffic and getting lunch, we came fashionably early at 4, only to find that the red carpet was empty… The security guards told us that the stars had already walked the carpet and were inside. Funny he should say that because I think after we were seated in our nosebleed seats, we saw them file in one by one from a side door.
After waiting a bit, the director asked for seat-fillers in the front of the amphitheatre,
and as much as I loved sitting in the back, I was more than happy to volunteer. Unfortunately, I couldn’t sit next to A-List people on the couches, so instead, I got seated next to up-and-coming acts like Honor Society, the Wonder Girls, and the cast of Glee.
Because the awards were not broadcasted live, there were some moments that were
edited out before the show was aired. For instance, one of the omitted incidents was when Dane Cook singled out Vanessa Hudgens in the audience. Hearing her name, she flailed her arms with excitement until Dane Cook dropped the bomb. Cook announced to the entire audience, referring to Hudgens’ previous nude picture scandal, “Girl, you gots to keep yo’ clothes on! Phones are for phone calls, girl!” Whoa there, last time I checked, this was the “Teen Choice Awards” not “True Hollywood Story.” Unfortunately, unforgettable moments such as this one were only available live at the show, or via poor quality on YouTube.
But the antics didn’t end there. The Jonas Brothers got tattoos and haircuts and
gave hugs; Miley Cyrus showed teens how to really “party in the U.S.A” with her suggestive pole dancing; and the Black Eyed Peas performed “I Gotta Feeling” while balancing on surfboards. Sean Kingston showed off his Jamaican heritage and had us twirl Jamaican flags above our heads while he bobbed back and forth on stage, performing “Fire Burning.” The highlight of the awards was when Miley Cyrus presented the “Ultimate Choice Award” to Britney Spears. Spears received the well-deserved award as recognition for all of her accomplishments, including being the first artist to win a “Teen Choice Award” back when the awards were introduced in 1999. It was indeed a special moment in the show, and I’m sure both viewers and attendees would agree.
I wanted to partake in something teen-exclusive and what better way to do that than
at the TCA’s. I was happy just to be there and to be a part of something that I had enjoyed within the comforts of my couch for so many years. Now as my days as a teen come to an end, I’m looking forward to the future and hopefully, it includes Oscars and Grammy’s.
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09/09/09
the september issue 09/11/09
A Sundance Film Festival 2009 selection and a one-of-a-kind documentary, The latest action-packed adventure: 9, one September Issue follows a legend of of the first CGI movies to receive a the fashion world, Vogue Editor Anna PG-13 rating. When a scientist builds a synthetic brain, it sparks the beginning Wintour, as she sets out to publish the year’s most vital issue—the September of social unrest and eventually the end issue. One in 10 women will receive of mankind. All that’s left is a group the September issue of Vogue this fall, of robotic creatures (dressed in what and the 2007 September issue was seem to resemble potato sacks) who are the largest magazine ever published, identified by their given numbers. “9” weighing over four pounds. Filmmaker (voiced by Elijah Woods) finds himself R.J. Cutler reveals a world of fashion relying on his bravery and leadership to never seen before. The film follows the direct the group to help save humanity. quirky and passionate Wintour through While showcasing a stunning visual her days filled with designers, models, brilliance, the trailer reveals a postphoto shoots, and business meetings. Tim Burton returns to produce the
apocalyptic world that hints at what our world could look like in the future. This is surely one of the most original films that will capture the audience with its action and thrill.
It gives fashion followers all over the world the most intimate behind-thescenes look into the stress and glamour of Wintour’s 20-year legacy. The movie will leave viewers everywhere with a new appreciation for the valued magazine and the woman behind it all.
the invention of lying 09/25/09
In a world where people can only tell the truth, a writer discovers the manipulating act of lying. Ricky Gervais directs himself in his own movie as Mark, who uses his newfound knowledge for his own personal gain. With supporting cast members Jennifer Garner, Tina Fey, and Jonah Hill, The Invention of Lying brings to the audience’s attention that artificial power and superiority may not be all that great.
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photos courtesy of walt disney co.
&
universal pictures
by PAULA JUNG & MANSI PATHAK
couples retreat
new york, i love you
In hopes of saving their marriage,
At first, New York, I Love You might seem like a banal love story set in the heart of New York City; however, with a star-studded cast and over ten renowned directors from every corner of the world, this movie is set up for success. The film is a collection of eleven vignettes, each about ten minutes long. Every scene takes a look into a different character’s life in his or her niche of the city through a star-studded cast of Shia LeBeouf, Orlando Bloom, Natalie Portman, Christina Ricci, Blake Lively, Irrfan Khan, Maggie Q, and more. Though by the same producers of Paris, Je T’aime (2006), New York, I Love You is not a sequel; it does, however, follow the same theme of finding love in a culturally diverse city. New York, I Love You is bound to appeal to people from every background and all ages, for it embodies genuine relationships found in the diverse lifestyles of NYC.
10/09/09
Couples Retreat involves one couple that races to a tropical paradise, but not without involving their friends. Along with them come three other couples, who don’t quite understand that participation for salvaging their relationship through therapy sessions is required in order to stay on the resort. Vince Vaughn along with Malin Akerman, Jon Favreau, Kristin Davis, Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell, Faizon Love, and Kali Hawk perform in a lighthearted comedy that will bring laughs to viewers.
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10/16/09
a christmas carol 11/06/09
No, it’s not Christmas Eve yet. While it may be a little early to be putting up the Christmas lights, it is never too early to get hyped up over A Christmas Carol, the animated movie. With Jim Carey playing Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Charles Dickens’ timeless story comes back to life just in time for Christmas. A Christmas Carol is a story of an old, grumpy man who meets the Ghosts of Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come. With their lessons, the Ghosts bring warmth to Scrooge and his home just in time for Christmas. A great movie to catch during the seasons— releasing November 6—A Christmas Carol will be available as both a 3D film and in IMAX theaters.
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22 by BRIAN KIM Last May, Ryan Murphy’s upcoming series, “Glee,” landed on FOX as a one-hit wonder, claiming its stake in the Fall series lineup. The show’s pilot episode made its mark on the blogosphere and twitterverse, turned the stomachs of Disney’s High School Musical (HSM) fans, and dominated the iTunes Top 100 within a day of its premiere. However, the show bounced into the living rooms of millions of viewers and quickly bounced back out, leaving new-found “Gleeks” hanging by the fingertips for five months for episode two. But now that the wait is soon to be over, how many Gleeks are still hanging on? If you’re like me, you’ve been waiting for the rest of the season for far too long. HSM was never my cup of tea, mostly because it got high school all wrong. “Glee,” on the other hand, hit the nail on the head with teenage stereotypes, which is where it won my vote. While the show still maintains a level of optimism with its lead character, a teacher hoping to revive an abandoned high school glee club, it earns its best remarks with its snide and unsubtle attacks on cliches. It’s as if the producers dropped the show into a bucket of sarcasm. And it’s a plus that the soundtrack strikes each of its tracks with a twist off of the originals like Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab” and Katy Perry’s “I Kissed a Girl.” For those who haven’t caught on to the high school parody hype, the pilot episode is available for instant streaming on Hulu.com. And if the first episode is of any forecast for what the entire series will be like, everyone should be tuning into FOX on Wednesdays at 9PM, starting Sept. 9, for a show that will have at least a handful of Gleeks standing on their seats, singing along to Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’.”
by MANSI PATHAK
Some things never
go out of style, like sailors
holds the title as the fifth
their engagement, Emile
longest-running show in all of
introduces Nellie to his two
the love of his life. The 2009 tour of South
singing love songs and nurses Broadway history. Following
illegitimate children from
Pacific begins in our very own
falling madly in love with
its Broadway opening, South
his previous Polynesian
San Francisco September
plantation owners during
Pacific has toured all over the
wife. Nellie, being very
18th and will run until
World War II. The Pulitzer
country and the UK.
racially biased, struggles
October 25th. Ticket prices
Prize and ten Tony award-
For those unfamiliar to the
to accept Emile’s marriage
range from thirty to ninety-
winning South Pacific has
story, South Pacific is set
proposal. Meanwhile, a
nine dollars. Between the
made its way back onto the
during WWII, but it is far
group of American sailors
catchy tunes of “I’m Gonna
stage—this time, in San
from a typical war story.
look for women to relieve
Wash That Man Right
Francisco’s Golden Gate
Nellie Forbush, a nurse from
their boredom. They are
Outta My Hair” and “Some
Theatre. South Pacific opened
Arkansas, falls in love with
invited to Bali Ha’i, a native
Enchanted Evening,” South
on Broadway in 1949 and
French plantation owner
and forbidden island, where
Pacific is bound to bring a
ran for over five years; it still
Emile de Becque. Upon
Lieutenant Joe Cable meets
crowd to the theater.
recipe: by MAGGIE LIN
TRUFFLES IN 4 EASY STEPS by ANNIE SHUEY
6 oz / 175 g semi-sweet chocolate 2 tbsp amaretto or orange liquor 3 tbsp unsalted butter 4 tbsp confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup ground almonds 1 3/4 oz / 50 g semisweet chocolate, finely grated “Packed.” That was the first word that came to mind. Downtown Oakland seemed pretty empty by 11:30 PM but all of a sudden there was a restaurant that was completely full. Sure enough, it was Fentons. For most people, Fentons is most recently famous for being in the movie Up, but this creamery has been around for 115 years. They are known for making their ice cream and toppings by hand at each location to ensure freshness and quality. When I went in, it seemed like everyone was eating huge sundaes and ice cream but upon grabbing a menu I learned that they sell burgers, sandwiches and pie as well. Compared to how crowded it was, the service was pretty fast. The ice cream looked delicious with flavors like Chocolate Marble, Mocha Almond Fudge, and Coffee Cookie Dream and they were more than happy to give us testers of generous portions for such a small spoon. We finally decided on Toasted Almond, Cream Caramel Almond Crunch, and Cookie Dough. Before we left to sit outside (no space inside whatsoever), we offhandedly asked if it was always this busy. The cashier smiled, replying that this wasn’t even that busy, even though the entire restaurant was full. After finding a bench outside, we took spoonfuls of the delicious ice cream. By far, the Toasted Almond was the best. It was the perfect almond blend—not too strong and not too bland. The Cream Caramel Almond Crunch was good but had a lot of vanilla and not enough caramel. The Cookie Dough tasted typical with the exception of huge chunks of cookie dough. However delicious as it was, there was one fault. For some reason the ice cream was really runny. Not after five minutes, it was dripping everywhere! Although inconvenient and messy, it was still delectable.
1. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate with the amaretto in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of hot water stirring until well combined. 2. Add the butter and stir until it has melted. Stir in the confectioners’ sugar and the ground almonds. 3. Let the mixture stand in a cool place until it is firm enough to roll into balls. 4. Place the grated chocolate on a plate and roll the truffles in chocolate to coat them. (2 times) Place the truffles in candy paper liners and enjoy!
A TASTE OF THE MIDDLE EAST
2/3 package shredded filo dough 3 sticks of butter melted 1 15 oz package of ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup of milk 3 tablespoons semolina 1 tsp of lemon juice 3 cups of sugar 1 ½ cups of sugar
recipe:
KENAFE
by ALICIA LEE
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a large bowl, rip the filo dough with your hands until you are left with short pieces of the dough. Then add the melted butter and mix completely making sure all the filo dough touches butter. 3. Spread half of the dough mixture in the bottom of a non-stick pan as a crust. Don’t compress it too much into the pan. 4. In a large bowl combine the ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese. 5. In a small pan slightly heat the milk for 1 minute, add the semolina and cook for 30 seconds until it thickens. Then mix this into the large bowl of the cheeses making sure to combine well. 6. Pour the cheese mixture in the pan on top of the filo dough crust and spread out evenly. Spread out the rest of the filodough mixture evenly on top of the cheese mixture to form another crusty layer on top. 7. Place pan in oven and cook at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until the top crust turns golden brown. Take it out and let stand for 30 minutes or until cooled. After this, flip the dessert over onto another larger pan or bake-safe plate and put it back into the oven to brown the bottom layer (now top) of filo dough. 8. While this is baking, make the syrup to garnish the dessert. In a saucepan, combine the sugar with water. Place over high heat, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Once it is boiling, add the teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and continue boiling for several minutes to thicken the syrup slightly. Let cool. 9. When the dessert is ready, serve it with the syrup. It can also be served with your choice of pine nuts, pistachios, etc.
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by MARY MYKHAYLOVA and KRISHA YADAV-RANJAN
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Upon spotting Pride and
haughty and arrogant, is now a master
Prejudice and Zombies at the bookstore, zombie slayer; “savage yet dignified.” It I laughed. The cover says it all–a pasty
made me smile as I observed the author
Elizabeth Bennet with red irises, a
fill the gaps that Austen had left behind:
partially exposed skull, and blood
for instance, now I know the reason for
spattered onto her white lace dress.
Charlotte’s marriage with Collins–he
Author Seth Grahame-Smith brands it
needed to behead her recently zombie-
“The Classic Regency Romance–Now
bitten self.
with Ultraviolent Zombie Mayhem!”
He retains Jane Austen’s style to the
version of Romeo and Juliet didn’t
core, and fuses it with her own setting:
ruin Shakespeare, (the one with all
19th century England…occupied by
drug innuendos, guns and car chases)
Just like the Leonardo DiCaprio
sentence structure remain in the novel,
pride and prejudice and zombies but tainted with new rotting corpses, by jane austen & seth grahame smith beheadings, and cannibalism.
Though Audrey Niffenger’s The
Time Traveler’s Wife may seem like the
anyone who’s ready to not take it too seriously. All I can say is, I can’t wait
I gained more of an insight into to read Sense and Sensibility and Sea
Mr. Darcy’s character, who, though still
unscathed. This satirical book is for
Monsters. It comes out September 15.
meets twenty-eight year old Henry. The Henry of that time has not been
typical romance novel at first glance, it’s previously acquainted with her though, a much more complex, captivating love
since he only starts traveling to her
story of two people, Clare and Henry.
past when he is forty. They fall in love
Henry is a time traveler who cannot
and get married, but constantly have
control where or when he travels to.
to deal with the complexity of their
relationship, since while Clare has a
He first started traveling when
he was nine years old, and has since
plethora of memories of an older Henry
earned that his time lapses are often
from different points in her life, he has
triggered by stress, anguish, and
yet to experience any of them.
sadness. At the age of forty, Henry
At the risk of giving away
begins appearing during different times more of the book, all I can say is that in Clare’s life, the first of which is when this book is unique in how Niffenger she is six years old.
describes the different perspectives of
Henry and Clare as they mature. The
Henry cannot travel with any
possessions and is not able to alter
lives of Henry and Clare are intriguingly
the future during his visits to the past.
portrayed in this commendable and
When Clare is twenty years old, she
recommendable novel.
the time traveler’s wife by audrey niffenegger
book covers courtesy of quirk books and macadam/cage
zombies. The witty banter and complex Zombies leaves Austen’s classic novel
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by TIFFANY HU & CATHERINE WANG City Tour www.sfcityguides.org Discover San Francisco with the best: City Guides, a nonprofit organization with local volunteers who organize free tours of San Francisco. Choose from over 30 unique tours ranging from “Pacific Heights Mansions” to “Ghosts, Sinners, and Secret Places.” Tours are offered every week, rain or shine. Chinese Tea Tasting 1044 Grant Ave. Walking down Grant Avenue in China Town, you can find the Vital Tea Leaf Company, a tea store with a free tea tasting bar. Take some time to tantalize your taste buds with hundreds of exotic varieties of tea. The accommodating staff will brew the tea before your eyes and will assist you in your purchases. Keep in mind that there is limited seating. Douglass Slide Seward St. & Douglass St. With a sign warning “no adults unless accompanied by children,” who could resist? Get in touch with your inner child at this tall cement slide. Just make sure to bring some cardboard to prevent burns. Glass Elevator Ride Saint Francis Hotel, 335 Powell St. The Saint Francis Hotel offers one of the best views of the city from its five glass elevators. With thirty-two floors to enjoy, glass elevator riding, at least at the Saint Francis, is more than a cheap thrill. First Thursday Geary St., Sutter St., Post St. In San Francisco, the first Thursday of every month is a day where most of the downtown art galleries offer a night of light refreshments and unusual art. First Thursday is a classy way to enjoy the San Francisco culture.
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*SATURDAY EVENING 3) Cambria Inns Out of the many hotels to choose from, the Cambria Inns are the way to go. Choose between the family-friendly Sand Pebbles Inn and the romantic Blue Dolphin Inn, both highly reviewed. Both establishments boast beautiful views and accommodating services including a breakfast buffet. Sand Pebbles – (805)927-5600 Blue Dolphin – (805) 927-3300 http://www.cambriainns.com/
*MONDAY MORNING 7) Shopping Cambria’s shops are filled with locally-produced food as well as fresh fish from local fishermen. With few chain stores, boutiques and antique shops line the streets to create a quaint feel. 8) Nitt Witt Ridge As your mini-getaway comes to a close, you must stop to see the eccentric Nitt Witt Ridge, a house built entirely of miscellaneous recycled items. The home belonged to the late Arther Beal, who collected other people’s trash for over 50 years to use to make his treasure of a home. Tours free with appointment only (805) 927-2690 881 Hillcrest Drive, Cambria
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*SUNDAY AFTERNOON - EVENING 5) Soto’s Market and Deli Stop by this store to pick up homemade meals for a picnic dinner by the beach. Soto’s offers restaurantquality gourmet items including enchiladas and fresh sandwiches made on the spot. (805) 927-4411 2244 Main Street, East Village Cambria 6) Moonstone Beach Not far from the Cambria Inns, Moonstone Beach is famous for the white moonstone agates and other beach stones that scatter the shore. The beach has a scenic walking trail with rock formations, coves, and tide pools with marine life to observe. Enjoy a relaxing picnic dinner and watch the sun set in the beauty of nature.
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON 1) Piedras Blancas Even though our first real stop is Hearst Castle, make a quick visit to the 150-foot, 134-year-old Piedras Blancas Lighthouse that overlooks a rare elephant seal rookery. The view from the lighthouse is sure to impress. Tours available (661) 391-6000 for information http://www.blm.gov/ca/bakersfield/ 2) Hearst Castle Although Hearst Castle is just outside Cambria, the stop is well worth it. Once home to newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst, Hearst Castle is deemed one of the most expensive private homes ever built. The evening tours are recommended as they are conducted in smaller, more intimate groups. Back in the 20’s and 30’s, Hollywood socialites and the political elite were common guests of Hearst. On the evening tour, visitors can experience the mansion as if they were actual guests. Tour lasts 2 hours and 10 minutes, only fall and spring evenings (805) 927-2020 http://www.hearstcastle.org/
*SUNDAY MORNING - NOON 4) The Hamlet at Moonstone Gardens With full pane windows and both indoor and outdoor seating, The Hamlet offers extraordinary views of the ocean, waterfalls, and gardens. The Hamlet presents a continental-style menu with delectable delights to enjoy while taking in the three acres of garden surrounding the restaurant. (805) 927-3535 http://www.moonstonegardens.com/
photos courtesy of the cambria chamber of commerce
Labor Day weekend is the perfect opportunity to escape the chaos of fall by taking a road trip. Charming Cambria is just a four hour drive from San Francisco, and it is the ideal location for a weekend getaway. Because of Cambria’s proximity to the Bay Area, visitors can leave Saturday morning to arrive the same day.
by CATHERINE WANG
Just a short drive from the South Bay, Sausalito seems to be the perfect place to escape to for a three-day weekend. Follow BAY’s list of stops for a thorough visit in Sausalito:
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1) 1000 Bridgeway St Start the day with coffee at the Caffe Trieste, considered somewhat historical since it was the first espresso coffee house built in California. They serve a variety of pastries as well as sandwiches and salads. 2) 85 Liberty Ship Way - (415) 332-4465 After breakfast, head over to the Sea Trek Ocean Kayaking Center to rent a kayak for one or two people. Spend a beautiful afternoon on the beach with the Sea Trek staff who provide instruction, guidance, wetsuits, and even lifejackets. 3) 558 Bridgeway, 1st floor To wind down from the excitement of the water, spend a relaxing evening at Horizons with delicious seafood to enjoy on the deck. Even boaters are welcome to stop at the dock and dine-in-boat. 4) 30 El Portal Rest for the night at the Inn Above Tidewith incredible views from a private deck overlooking the water and the skyline of San Francisco. 5) 10 Marina Blvd, San Francisco - (415) 331-6267 Before calling it a night, call the SF Bay Whale Watching Verne Bryant to make a reservation. Rise early and witness a breathtaking sunrise. Grab some snacks from the town on your way to the Whale Watching center and dress warmly for an adventurous day. 6) 621 Bridgeway Unwind with a delectable meal at Angelino’s Restaurant, which serves Italian food cooked family style. 6) Bunker Rd. and Mitchell Rd Early the next morning, begin building a sand castle while gazing at the sunrise at Sausalito’s Rodeo Beach. 7) 777 Bridgeway After a morning and afternoon of waterside activities, lunch at Poggio Trattoria, which has received a thumbs-up of approval from Food Network personality Rachael Ray. 8) 30 El Portal Finally, sink into serenity at the spa found at the Inn Above Tide before heading home to the South Bay. True relaxation and recreation over Labor Day weekend definitely lies in Sausalito.
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Morgan: sequined jacket: h&m, grey cami: old navy, harem pants: h&m, gladiator platforms: nordstrom
Morgan: cropped leather jacket: urban outfitters, corset top: aritzia, high waisted skirt: aritzia, strappy booties: aldo. Courtney: satin crop top: urban outfitters
Morgan:
leather jacket: urban
outfitters, white cami: old navy, velvet cinched skirt: h&m, closed-toe platforms: macy’s.
Courtney:
leather jacket:
nordstrom, boyfriend tee shirt: nordstrom, jeans:
BDG (urban outfitters), open-toe booties: macy’s
Courtney: cocktail dress: club monaco