The BOHS Wildcat Vol. 89, Issue 3 by The Wildcat

See you tomorrow Tue, Nov 12, 3:00 PM

Hey, I’m outside the Brea Mall R u here? Tue, Nov 12, 3:27 PM

Are you okay?? I tried calling, but it went straight to voice mail. Just let me know what’s going on Tue, Nov 12, 3:48 PM

If you can’t make it today, that’s okay, we can hang out tomorrow or maybe sometime next week? Fri, Nov 15, 4:52 PM

Hey, idk why we haven’t been much talking at school. I’m really sorry if I said or did anything wrong Sun, Nov 16, 12:15 PM

Are we not friends anymore or?? I’m just really confused rn Yesterday 10:30 AM

Hope you’re doing okay, I guess I’ll stop texting because, well, you know

I miss you

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WILDCAT VOICES Young or old, change is on the horizon. During times of crisis its important to remain educated on the changing conditions of our planet. Regardless of age, we must push for tangible change both in government/corporations and in our day to day lifestyles, it’s up to us to demand action as well as take action; after all, the fate of humanity depends on it.

Our voices can make a difference

illustration by HANNAH HERNANDEZ

WE ALL WANT TO BE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY, and when it comes to the climate, this is our chance. Decisions have to be made, because not taking action is an action in and of itself. To stand idly by and watch the world burn -- both figuratively and literally -- will be remembered as wicked and cowardly, if there is anyone here to remember us at all. “How dare you [steal] my dreams and my childhood with your empty words,” Greta Thunberg, 16-year old climate activist, accuses. Thunberg spoke at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York on Sept. 23, exclaiming outrage and disappointment in those countries and corporations that place profits before the health of our planet. Thunberg helped organize a Global Climate Strike from Sept. 20 to 27. These protests have engaged more than 170 countries with 7.6 million people

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demanding tangible climate action. Orange County hosted seven climate strikes, one of them in Brea on Sept. 20 on Brea Blvd. Many participating in these strikes are young adults who echo Thunberg in her demand for action. If we -- the student body of BOHS -- do not make significant strides to change the way we consume, the way we travel, the way we use energy, then we are complicit in the destruction of our planet. You don’t have to speak at the United Nations to make a difference. Changes in diet, using public transportation, biking to school, or using fossil fuel alternatives (such as solar panels), are just some of the small steps that make a difference. Students making these changes in lifestyles to help battle climate change are also reaching out to local and national governments demanding action. Students have filed lawsuits against the Federal Government (i.e. Juliana v. United States) for threatening younger generations right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” threatened by this climate crisis. The Wildcat is asking the BOHS student body to be loud, be persistent, be heard. Take time to evaluate lifestyle choices and whether they benefit or harm the environment; reach out to local or national politicians to inquire if they’re part in fighting this climate emergency; participate in protests on- and off-line. In other words join this revolution and be on the right side of history.

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Order in the Wildcat Courtroom! Mock Trial begins second year with veteran experience and high hopes

by DOYON KIM, Staff Writer

ttorneys quieted and the judge said, “Is the defense ready to make their argument?” “Yes, your honor.”

Mock Trial at Brea Olinda High School is continuing onto their second year, and the competition season began its first-round on Nov. 7 with the prosecution team at Orange County Superior Courthouse in Santa Ana.. Reena Boulis, senior, co-captain of the Mock Trial team, said, “Through the practices every Monday and Thursday, we grew together not only in skill but in our bond too. We’ve worked really hard to get here and I think our first trial really showed off just how hard we worked. During the competition, we collaborated together [and] we had each other’s backs.” The prosecution team lost their round that day, but the defense team won round two of their first competition on Nov. 14. Beating Santa Margarita Catholic High School by five points with a score of 447 points, Boulis believes that all the hard work to prepare for the competition displayed obvious growth from day one when the team was starting off its new season.

To prepare for the competitions, students on the team prepared and researched their position. Over the past few meetings, the team worked on their case and also welcomed a guest speaker, Police Sgt. Chris Masilon, in order to help with their case and answer questions. In 2018, Brittany Eaton, history teacher, revived Mock Trial, which had been dormant for a decade, by gathering students interested in law and court systems. Since the club’s return, Eaton’s team has dedicated several hours every week to prepare for court cases. The team has been studying and memorizing past case filings, as well as using critical thinking to rebuttal, argue, and learning to back up their reasoning with factual evidence. To advance from last year, Eaton stated, “I definitely have expectations for us [the team] to move forward as a team. As a school, culturally, I’m working on building this idea of celebrating and recognizing academic teams separate from clubs. I want them to be celebrated just like how sports teams are celebrated.” Issuu.com: bohswildcat

TRIAL TALK: Above, juniors Hana Hassan, Aileen Kim, and Mark Seymour; Elaine Ahn, sophomore; and Brylee Denbo, junior, work on a case and study their notes to prepare for their first competition of the year. At left, Bryan Clavecilla, Deputy District Attorney of Brea, instucts the team at a weekly meeting. photos by CLAIRE SEO

Bryan Clavecilla, the Deputy Attorney of Brea, is also a coach for the team. He explained how proud he was of his students on the Mock Trial team, “I have so many highlights from coaching Mock Trial at BOHS like [how] the team pushed themselves in practice to accomplish what they probably thought they would never be able to do in front of a room full of strangers while having so much fun putting on a trial in a real-life courtroom in front of real-life judges and attorneys.” “By being able to present speeches, rebuttal opponents, think on the spot and utilize case law, I truly enjoyed the role of pre-trial attorney and my participation in Mock Trial in its entirety,” Patrick Yu, senior, said, I especially attribute my growth to my teammates and coaches, Eaton, and Bryan Clavecilla, the District Attorney for the city of Brea.”

For students who already have experience in Mock Trial, Eaton is grateful for their help to guide new members by giving them tips on how to develop skills and talent in Mock Trial. For example, members of the team must learn to expand their presentation skills and prepare ahead of time in order to be ready for anything that occurs during competitions. After the official case brief was announced, the team began preparing right away. Their first round for competitions was on Nov. 7 at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, where they competed against other teams to appeal their position to the judge. To prepare for their future competitions, they are meeting every Monday and Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. “I want the students of BOHS to know that participating in CRF Mock Trial when I was in high school is why I am a Deputy District Attorney today. Now, I get paid to do what I love. You don’t have to want to be an attorney to do Mock Trial. It’s for everyone,” Clavecilla said. November 20, 2019 NEWS 3

Three earn PSAT honors Three BOHS seniors become PSAT semifinalists out of 1.5 million entered, representing less than one percent of high schoolers nationally

Christine Liu, Sean Seo, and Tiffaney Yang, seniors, were announced as the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists, representing less than one percent of all high school seniors in the country. Started in 1955, the National Merit Scholarship Program is recognized by colleges all over the nation as a distinguished achievement for high school students. Out of the 1.6 million entrants, BOHS’s semifinalists qualified with the highest PSAT scores. In order to advance into the group of finalists, semifinalists submit a principal’s recommendation letter, academic record, and SAT or ACT scores. In February 2020, the finalists of the National Merit Scholarship PSAT competition will be SENIORS: announced via mail to (from top to each student. Of the bottom), seniors, finalists, National Merit Tiffaney Yang; Scholarship winners will Sean Seo; be chosen varying on Christine Liu the student’s abilities, past accomplishments, and potential success in college. Every winner of the National Merit Scholarship is awarded one of three scholarships: National Merit $2500 scholarships, corporatesponsored Merit Scholarships, or collegesponsored Merit Scholarships. The scholarship winners will be revealed in April 2020. Yang said, “I was very excited and surprised when I heard the news Although it’s uncertain if I’ll become a finalist, I am still very grateful I [received] this opportunity in the first place.” by DOYON KIM, Staff Writer 4 NEWS November 20, 2019

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NHS PRIDE: Emily Wernli, sophomore, listens as a fellow NHS member lists her accomplishments as other NHS inductees look on at the Nov. 5 induction ceremony.

Students’ hard work pays off

National Honor Society inducts 22 new members based on grades, character, community service, and leadership Many students make it a goal to be accepted into National Honor Society (NHS). For 22 BOHS students, this goal was achieved on Nov. 5 in the PAC during the annual NHS induction ceremony. NHS is an organization for high school students in the United States and outlying territories. The organization selects its members based on four “pillars”: scholarship, character, service, and leadership, as well as teacher recommendations. To be eligible to apply, the only requirement is having a 3.2 or higher grade point average. The new member installation consisted of an opening ceremony, led by Dr. Ixchel Sanchez, principal, and Joy Cordia, assistant principal. Then a current NHS member chose an inductee and read a short speech on the inductee’s accomplishments, followed by receiving the NHS membership card. The ceremony was concluded with reciting the oath of membership and taking a group picture of the 22 inductees. During the ceremony, NHS council read through the history of NHS, including where it started, what it meant to be in NHS, and covered the four pillars. The ceremony took a little over an hour. All students were recognized by BOHS administrators for being new members. Kim Ofcacek, NHS advisor, said, “[NHS] encourages students to keep up their GPA and encourages them to take on leadership positions

on campus to be involved in their school and in their communities.” NHS participates in “several service projects” yearly and this year they are trying to “fund raise for a charity” as well, according to Ofcacek. The service project that was attended this year was the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) Walk at Angels Stadium in Anaheim. For those who are trying to join NHS, Ofcacek says that NHS recognizes students “who put in a lot of work into their communities, their extracurricular activities, as well as outside of school service project. So NHS recognizes students for their hard work.” Jessica Woody, junior, said that her application to NHS included how she “volunteered at the Public Library, different senior homes, interning for Athletic Trainer Ken McCall, and Best Buddies, which has become a big part of what [she] does.” BOHS’s NHS chapter accepts as many students as the council decides are qualified applicants, and to maintain their membership they must attend every meeting, the induction, and the yearly service project or they will be dropped from NHS. Members must also complete five service hours per semester of which two hours are on campus. by GRACE SALUK, News Editor INSTAGRAM: @thebohswildcat

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Course offerings lack variety w by CAROLINE DeMASI, Staff Writer

ith college admissions standards becoming increasingly demanding, preparation for an outstanding application is a priority for many students at Brea Olinda High School. However, not all California high schools offer equal academic opportunities. As students’ ambitions are growing, so should BOHS’s course offerings. There are 38 existing AP courses in the United States. BOHS offers only 23 of these in its course catalog. According to Joy Cordia, assistant principal, the decision making regarding which AP courses are to be added to the catalog are mainly reliant on standards set by the College Board and student demand. “Sometimes College Board makes changes, and that’s why we decided to offer courses. And other times the students have asked for it, and a teacher says, ‘I’m interested in that, too. I’d love to be able to teach it,’” Cordia explained. BOHS’s AP classes are dispersed across six subjects, with science being the most prominent. This is beneficial for students planning for a career in science. However, as the main purpose of taking AP courses is to earn and transfer credits for college, potentially reducing tuition costs and hastening graduation, having fewer AP options than surrounding schools can be a significant disadvantage for those interested in other career paths. Neighboring high schools with similar enrollment have different structures for their AP programs. For instance, El Dorado High School (EDHS) offers 22 AP classes across seven subjects. This includes three AP courses in the Arts, a category which BOHS’s program does not have due to low demand for AP Art History, the single AP art class recently offered, to be continued. EDHS also offers two AP courses open to freshmen -- AP Japanese and Computer Science Principles -- and seven AP courses available to sophomores. BOHS only offers one AP class to sophomores -- AP European History -- and none to freshmen. Lack of AP classes for freshmen has been a recent topic of discussion 5 OPINION October 10, 2019

within the BOUSD School Board. “There is conversation growing about being able to offer AP Human Geography,” Cordia relays. Hopefully, this development indicates the integration of a wider selection of courses in the future. The elective options at BOHS also have room for improvement. Adrienne Thomas, assistant principal, provided insight into the student body’s impact on the elective courses that are offered. “It is a conversation that often comes up because ... [high schools] are [competing] for students. You have students who ... say, ‘I’m not going to come to Brea because you don’t have X, Y, Z’ ... and we should start keeping that information; what is it that we don’t have that people want to leave for?” Having one class for a broad area of study seems limited compared to the multiple classes per subject available at other schools. Fullerton Union High School and Huntington Beach High School have dedicated academies for the arts, which allow students to create a solid foundation for their ventures in various aspects of music, dance, theater, and visual art in a professional setting. Valencia High School offers several courses in technology and business education. Areas of specialty range from computer science, to ethical hacking, to accounting. These opportunities just go to show what kind of curriculum BOHS could eventually grow into. Existing career technical programs like GITA, as well as skills taught in financial math and the arts department, to name a few, could be built upon to reflect the educational progression occurring in California by offering classes that thoroughly cover their subcategories. Though BOHS provides a sufficient learning environment, other schools demonstrating the ability to support their students’ unique strengths gives the impression that there is more at BOHS that can be done. Exposure to a variety of concepts to study is an essential part of encouraging people to pursue higher education and shaping well-rounded individuals to our society. INSTAGRAM: @thebohswildcat

Course discourse California Policy changes schools start times from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in an attempt to fight teen sleep deprivation by CAROLINE DeMASI, Staff Writer

new state policy is making high schools start later, but it is unlikely that a simple time change will solve the issue of teen sleep deprivation. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning California high schools from starting their school days earlier than 8:30 a.m on Oct. 13. The school start time bill (SB 328), sponsored by Sen. Anthony Portantino, will be in effect in every public and charter high school in the state by July of 2022. In BOHS’s case, the day will start only half an hour later than it currently does. Sen. Portantino claims that a later school start time is necessary for high school students to get the number of hours of sleep recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The 2015 U.S. National Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows that seven out of ten teens do not meet the CDC’s requirement of eight to ten hours. This statistic is an understandable cause for concern, but a later school start time does not guarantee an increase in teens’ average amount of sleep. The extra time gives students the opportunity to sleep in, but it is just as possible for them to stay up later. The later start time will not shorten

the school day; it will simply shift the schedule to be a half hour later. This means that sports and other after school activities would occur later as well, which would, in turn, result in later bedtimes. A study conducted by SLEEP, the publication of the Sleep Research Society, revealed that students slept more throughout the first year that a later start time was implemented at their school. However, they returned to their original sleep habits by the second year it was in place. The time a student’s classes start in the morning does not necessarily dictate what time they choose to go to bed. Though SB 328 recognizes the importance of adolescent health, the additional possible sleep time it provides is unsubstantial. The 2015 U.S. National Comorbidity Survey indicates that when school start times were made later by 30-minute increments, there was no significant association between sleep duration and start time after 8:01 a.m. This trend is likely due to the natural sleep cycle of the human body, which will not be altered by such a minute time change. Prior to 8:01, individuals were getting an average of 11.36 minutes of sleep per every half hour. This suggests that students whose school days start at or around 8:00 a.m. would

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get roughly the same amount of sleep nightly if they were to arrive at school half an hour later. Sen. Portantino’s notion that amount of sleep directly correlates to academic performance, behavioral tendencies, and mental health has been proven by multiple sources, such as the statistics that establish that lack of sleep can lead to lower grades from the CDC. His bill is also endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The origins of his proposal are supported by sound evidence, but the assumption that teens will adjust their sleep schedules to take advantage of the added half an hour is not a viable basis for the change. There is no data collected from these studies and surveys that qualifies later high school start times as a sustainable solution for teens getting an insufficient amount of sleep. It is ultimately dependent on the personal responsibility of high school students whether Portantino’s ideals come to fruition. Teleporting Turkeys by MAKAYLA HUERTA

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Seal the deals on

Cyber Monday Shop online on Cyber Monday instead of waiting in long lines on Black Friday to get great deals by CAMERON LEE, Staff Writer

he day after Thanksgiving, hordes of people push, shove, and trample over each other as they rush to grab the last item on the shelf. But why go through with all the chaos of Black Friday when three days later, Cyber Monday allows you to get the same deals easier and in the comfort of your own home. Cyber Monday is an easier day to shop than Black Friday because you are able to relax at home and avoid large crowds of deal crazed shoppers. Staying at home allows you to get the same holiday deals online. CNBC News reports that this year 53% of people will use promotions on Cyber Monday rather than Black Friday. Sleeping off your Thanksgiving food coma is a lot more enjoyable than waking up at the crack of dawn to wait outside our favorite store. Online marketing data source Adobe Analytics, shows that in 2018, about 101.7 million people from all around the world

entire store. Shopping during Cyber Monday is also more efficient than Black Friday shopping. Stores are often messy and unorganized. You can easily save time by searching for what you’re looking for online. Brooklyn Kame, sophomore who strongly prefers Cyber Monday shopping, explains, “Clothes are everywhere because people just throw it around. It is easier to shop online without having to wait in line to try on clothes or to check out because Black Friday is so busy.” Another reason Cyber Monday shopping is easier is that you can open multiple websites on a computer at once.This ensures that the

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shopping. Nicolette Ammermann, sophomore who is a big Cyber Monday fan, explained, “I would rather choose Cyber Monday over Black Friday because I can just do shopping online easily at home instead of having to go somewhere where it’s really crowded.” Cyber Monday is the better alternative to

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dollars the average American spends on Cyber Monday

camped outside of stores and waited in long lines for cheap deals. Spending your night in the cold, holiday weather, is not the most ideal way to end your Thanksgiving Waiting in never ending lines is never fun, especially for someone who is impatient, like me. On Cyber Monday you can sleep in, skip the enormous lines, and still get amazing discounts like Old Navy’s 40 percent off the Issuu.com: bohswildcat

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shopper is able to get that 50 percent off trampoline at Walmart and the buy one get one 50 percent off jeans at PacSun. Black Friday shopping, you are stuck at either a mall or rushing around to different stores all day. Cyber Monday allows you to go through your routine as usual. You can shop at anytime and still get the same bargains as you would Black Friday

Black Friday. It allows you to sleep of your dinner of turkey and mashed potatoes, and makes it easier to shop. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner, unless you are on the hunt for doorbusters, or wanting to watch the bustling crowds who have had two hours of sleep, the most efficient and relaxing way to get the same deals are from Cyber Monday.

November 20, 2019 OPINION 7

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of BOHS students have ghosted someone in a friendship or romantic relationship

Ghosting, a common way to cut off communication, haunts teens

61%

of BOHS students have been ghosted by someone in a friendship or romantic relationship

by BELLA KANG & TIFFANEY YANG

The clock ticks tauntingly as you sit warily by a locked screen. Unfinished homework is littered across your desk but you have your priorities straight –– and homework is not one of them. You’ve been waiting quite a while for a response to your last text, sent to someone you thought you had a brewing connection with. Zz-zzz! A notification lights up the phone display and your hands shoot out reflexively. Unfortunately, the message you read is not from the person you’ve been expecting from. In fact, you never end up getting a reply from that person. Worse, you never know why. Congratulations! You’ve just been ghosted. The ghosting phenomenon has been a plague to relationships long before the first phone was invented in the form of unanswered telegrams or even the mysterious disappearance of carrier pigeons. Naturally, students of Brea Olinda High School are not immune. To be on either end of this process is a relatively easy feat; however, the motives and questions that linger after the fact are what make this indiscriminate ghosting epidemic so difficult to grasp and, ultimately, contain. Forming connections has become easier with texting, Snapchat, and Instagram, but it’s even easier to break them. Ghosting is an effortless alternative to confrontation, honest communication, and just giving it straight to the ghostee. Without providing a warning or explanation, the ghoster leaves the person they’re talking to on open or read –– the message was received, just not responded to –– indefinitely. Whether the method used is abrupt or gradual, ghosting ultimately sends a message to the receiving end, communicating that the conversation is over, no matter what open-ended questions may remain. Despite the ambiguity and heartbreak that results, ghosting is still a surprisingly popular means to end friendships and romantic relationships. The reasons for ghosting someone is different for each person, as explored by the Washington Post in its article “‘Hey, where’d you go?’ 5 reasons people ghost.” Some people “might ghost because they’re scared of confrontation.” They’ll choose the path that requires the least amount of conflict, depriving the ghostee of a chance to express their hurt is a way of avoiding direct dispute. Should the ghoster provide explicit

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reasoning to stop communication, they may risk “drama and accusations” –– Gen Z’s worst enemies. For others, the process of ghosting may suddenly creep up when the ghost loses “track of all their budding relationships.” Such ghosters only text back if the person they’re talking to can remain one of the most engaging conversationalists out of many. And with more possible counterparts, there’s “less time devoted to cutting things off” properly. The Washington Post’s expert also suggests that a ghoster may ghost from “dealing with depression or trauma” –– they have too many personal troubles weighing them down, and maintaining relationships is not the first thing on their minds. One can never “really know what’s going on with that other person.” They become too exhausted to balance relationships after straining with other aspects of life and possibly “withdraw from everybody in their lives.” According to Good Morning America in its article “Vanishing Act! 7 things you should know about ‘ghosting,” there are a few scenarios when ghosting is acceptable. Perhaps the ghoster is being faced with toxic behaviors that they must find a way to “cut off contact,”even if it means resorting to ghosting. Some other ghosters may fear commitment to their counterpart who perhaps isn’t “[respecting] boundaries” or is thinking a little too far into the future for the relationship. While there are many plausible reasons to a ghoster’s actions, the consequences of those actions are another story altogether. Being ghosted is difficult to accept and get over. There are no answers, no closure,

70%

of BOHS students believe that ghosting is rude and insensitive

50%

of women ghosted to avoid confrontation with someone they no longer wanted to contact

36% illustration by TIFFANEY YANG

only questions. Psychologist Loren Soeiro in Psychology Today says that “the emotional consequences can run from unpleasant to severe” in its article “7 Essential Psychological Truths About Ghosting.” At the core, ghostees often feel lost and uneasy, jumping to the conclusion that they aren’t worth the time or effort anymore. Something feels incomplete and the person who got ghosted will linger on the messages, wondering if or when they did something wrong. Jill Matyuch, BOHS psychology teacher, shared her insight on the consequences of ghosting: “We all feel somewhat hurt when somebody just shuts down a relationship with no explanation. With a lack of closure, it’s up to the ghosted to find a way to handle it.” And oftentimes, to the ghostee, receiving no response is in itself the strongest response. This notion of being a disposable person who can be thrown out at any time generates a multitude of psychological effects that leave the

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ghostee more cautious before investing themselves in new relationships. If a ghostee failed to detect a single premonition before being left on open or read, they were under the false impression that the relationship was smooth-sailing. Moving away from this relationship, the impacted ghostee will have serious episodes of doubt, questioning themselves and their counterparts’ authenticity. This slows the formation of relationships and may even cause a pattern of abandonment as their close friends and partners gradually run out of patience. Student Gracie Wilson, senior, shares how she felt after being ghosted by a close friend. “It’s hard to move on from. It makes you question yourself like ‘What’s wrong with me?’ It makes it harder to trust people after.” The act of ghosting through these contexts feel sudden and inexplicable, and sometimes even register as rejection and abandonment. Evidenced in studies done by Psychology Today and Live Science, such “social rejection has even been found to activate

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the same neurological pathways as physical pain.” Low self-esteem also medically inhibits the release of internally produced opioids such as endorphins, meaning it is literally less tolerable for those with low self-esteem to experience the pain of ghosting and rejection. Ghostees often attribute their sufferings directly to a lack of explanation or closure, which they may never receive. Whether or not ghosting is acceptable within relationships, the reality of it is that ghosting has embedded itself deep within our media culture and society. As often as it may occur however, ghosting isn’t a trend. It’s simply an escape that takes advantage of fast, easy, 21st century online communication. Healthline suggests that there is something to take away from ghosting for both the ghosted and the ghost in question. Despite its consequences, the ghosting phenomenon illuminates a universal reminder: “Treating people with kindness and respect can go a long way in this relationship and the next.”

of men lied about wanting to go out again after the first date despite intentions to cut off contact

31%

of women used fake schedule conflicts to avoid meeting a partner

33%

of men lied about silent mode/ not getting alerts as an excuse for not responding all day

20%

of people have been ghosted by someone they love or care deeply for

sources: the Wildcat survey of 120 BOHS students, buildmycell.com

November 20, 2019 FEATURE 9

APPETIZING TREATS: Above, chocolate covered apple slices with a caramel drizzle. At left, the finished product of the chocolate caramel apples.

Bon Appetit! Time for Fall Desserts photos by CLAIRE SEO

IF YOU’RE MISSING THE FINAL TOUCH to your Thanksgiving dinner, here’s the solution to those problems: quick and simple foods to serve as desserts. This recipe only takes about thirty minutes, and can even satisfy Willy Wonka’s sweet tooth. Most of these ingredients are probably already in your pantry, saving you a trip to the grocery store. Making this with your family is a great family bonding opportunity. Thanksgiving is all about being thankful for family, friends, and gathering with a feast. This dessert is the perfect light dessert to finish off your heavy, indulgent Thanksgiving feast with family and friends. Thanksgiving isn’t always about the tender turkey or the soft, creamy mashed potates;this delectable, sizeable dessert can make your Thanksgiving dinner this year extra sweet. Amber Kim, sophomore, said, “The best part about eating this dessert was eating it with marshmallows on top after putting in all the effort to make it. I would definitely make these apples with other friends and family to share.” When you think of Thanksgiving, what does one think of? Caramel apples. Caramel apples are one of the signature desserts to eat during Thanksgiving; it’s a creative approach to make a simple yet delicious dessert that would defnitely make guests feel satisfied. “I have to say it was memorable in the least because I got the chance to make it myself. The extra effort I put into making this treat made it taste even better.” Claire Seo, freshman, said. Time spent making desserts or food with family can make your Thanksgiving much more memorable, and start the tradition of making baked goods. These chocolate caramel apples are very quick and easy to serve to your guests and share to neighbors on such a happy and grateful holiday.

by DOYON KIM

MEET THE CHEF: Amber Kim, sophomore, cherishes baking during her free time, and made the recipe for the chocolate caramel apples. Kim wanted to share these recipes with you in hopes of allowing you and your friends a quick and easy treat to enjoy.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL APPLES STEP BY STEP

STEP 1: Clean the Granny Smith apples before cutting. Carefully use the knife and slice them vertically 1-inch wide. STEP 2: Poke a popsicle stick inside the side of the apple with the skin. STEP 3: Melt the chocolate until complete melted. Dip the apple slices inside the melted chocolate and cool in the refrigerator on parchment paper until hard. STEP 4: Melt the caramel until completely melted. Drizzle on top of the apple slices. STEP 5: Have fun with family and friends whiel decorating the apples with toppings of our preference(marshmallows, nuts, etc.)!

INGREDIENTS: 2 Granny Smith apples (your preference), 1 cup of chocolate (leftover Halloween candy), 1/2 cup of melted caramels, (optional) any desired toppings 10 FEATURE November 20, 2019

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Re-take on Remakes

Many beloved Disney animated films are being re-made, for better and for worse by NATHAN PHILLIPS, Editor-in-Chief

isney continues to release remake after remake to the delight of some die-hard fans, and to the disgust of others. On one hand, these remakes allow a younger generation to be introduced to timeless themes that Disney movies tend to hold -- such as forgiveness, love, or the importance of perseverance. On the other hand, the remakes are a money grabbing technique that fans, both old and new, will continue to support because, well, it’s Disney. Maybe it’s nostalgia that keeps Disney remakes going strong, maybe it’s our generations curiosity or the attraction that famous actors create (Will Smith in 2019’s Aladdin, Beyoncé in The Lion King, Emma Watson in 2017’s Beauty and the Beast). Maybe we like criticizing the new because we’re comfortable with the old; regardless, there’s no question that as long as we continue to pay money to see these movies, Disney will continue to pump them out until they have acquired every last cent. Let us start with what Disney is doing right. Not only is Maleficent

(2014) visually compelling, but it also offers a completely different narrative while staying true to key characters and plot elements from Sleeping Beauty (1959). Aurora is fleshed out as an individual character rather than a stereotypical, one-dimensional heroine common to many of the older Disney tales. Not necessarily a “remake,” but a retelling, Maleficent tells a compelling story of revenge turned to love, staying true to Disney’s repetitive themes of forgiveness and love. Second best, Aladdin tackles its predecessor with an ensemble of spectacular music, superb acting, and eye-catching visuals; additionally, the movie develops Jasmine’s character as a strong, independent woman who proves herself worthy to be Sultan. Many favorite songs such as “Friend Like Me” allows this rendition to remain reminiscent of the cartoon while adding new themes and characters. New songs such as “Speechless” give Aladdin originality, even though the main story line remains intact, it doesn’t fall victim to redundancy or monotony that movies such as The Lion King (2019) fall into.

Cinderella (2015) lacked creativity; besides changing character names -- “Cinderella” shortened to “Ella” and “Prince Charming” named “Kit” -- the plot and characters remain as static as they were in 1950. The costume design by Sandy Powell are undeniably stunning, but it cannot save the film from its dull characters and predictable plot. 2019’s The Lion King is difficult to watch. Its characters add nothing that the original movie could not capture and the CGI removes any emotion to keep the audience interested. Executing almost the same exact scenes and plot as the original, The Lion King remake is a cheap marketing strategy that relies on nostalgia alone, while movies such as Aladdin and Maleficent incorporate originality that keeps both new and old audiences on the edge of their seats. (Also, Nala had winged eyeliner. 0/10 would not recommend.) Despite some of the remake’s shortcomings, I will be seeing Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and Mulan, partially due to curiosity, my love for the costume design, and because, as I’ve said, it’s Disney.

Up-And-Coming Disney Remakes Since Disney keeps making live-action remakes, and we continue buying tickets, here are a few of the more promising ones (money-wise, anyway.)

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil October 2019 The notorious mistress of evil is back for round two, four years after its predecessor. It’s unclear whether Maleficent is the hero or villan of this story.

Lady and the Tramp November 2019 This timeless canine love story is back for the big screen, this time on Disney+ and using rescue dogs!

Beastly Stereotypes Why making LeFou gay in Beauty and the Beast is problematic in the LGBQ community 2017’s Beauty and the Beast had a “nice, exclusively gay moment,” according to director Bill Condon. This quote is in reference to LeFou, or “the fool,” Disney’s first “openly gay” character. The only implication of his sexuality, however, is being stereotypically effeminate along with a two second frame of him dancing with a hyper-feminine man in drag. LeFou’s sexuality is a nod to late lyricist, Howard Ashman, but the depiction doesn’t do justice to the LGBT community with its reliance on outdated stereotypes and the fallacy that effeminate men automatically equals homosexuality. In an attempt to appease conservative audiences with limited “gay” content and attract LGBT audiences with “representation” Beauty and the Beast ends up alienating both audiences in the process.

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Mulan March 2020 Even though loveable characters “Mushu” doesn’t appear, Mulan returns in a more culturally sensitive retelling of this Disney classic. November 20, 2019 A&E 11

ik Tok on the Clock

Trends Co-Editors Melea Altermatt and Katie Kudron interview Karina Prieto, Nemo Luong, and Brittany Eaton about their popular TikToks

TikTok is on the rise; and the desire to gain some fame from the app is attracting a number of high schoolers, especially here at BOHS. As the number one downloaded app in the entertainment category of the Apple App Store (since November 2019), TikTok is taking over the phones of teens around the world, including phones of teens right here in Brea Olinda High School. Used by 500 million people worldwide, TikTok is an app where you can post short videos lip syncing and dancing, acting to movie or play scenes, and comedy videos to make you laugh. At BOHS, juniors Nemo Luong, a TikTok cosplayer, and Karina Prieto, a comedy TikToker, both have large amounts of followers on TikTok for their stylistically different videos. Luong has 34,600 followers, and Prieto has 107,300 followers as of early November. Criticising the public school dress code and alluding to the double standards of dress codes of boys and girls, Prieto’s viral video received 1 million views and 116,800 likes. As a comedy TikToker, Prieto continues to post relatable videos, dances, challenges, and whatever is trending on TikTok at the moment. Reasons to download TikTok could be for fun, intentionally to get fame, or just to join the trend. Prieto downloaded TikTok “because all my friends had it. I thought it was really quite dumb in the beginning but then I got a little addicted.” TikTok is addicting; creators can spend hours upon hours creating content that is hopefully good enough to keep the attention of their followers. “If I’m really putting editing into [a video], probably like an hour and if it’s like a nothing-video then, not much [time]. Editing anything can take multiple hours, and Prieto shares that it really depends on what type of video she is making. As a TikToker, she tries “to make mostly comedy because [she’s] noticed that’s what [her] audience likes the most.” Prieto admits to opening TikTok daily, and with that, she tries “to post every day.” Unlike Prieto, Luong downloaded TikTok because he saw ads on Instagram and Snapchat promoting the app and decided to download it. It took him time to gain a following. Luong makes “lip syncing and cosplay videos” mostly; with each video taking him around seven minutes to film. He likes to cosplay because there is a “cosplay community on TikTok” and he decided to join because he likes to meet people. Along with students receiving TikTok fame, World History and Government teacher Brittany Eaton gained over 4000 followers within less than one month. She posted her TikToks during the 2019 Homecoming Rally. The first video Eaton posted that went viral was a four part series of a student calling teachers at BOHS by their first names, capturing their reaction. Eaton admitted to some reactions being planned, but the rest were natural.

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Eaton only had TikTok for two weeks before one of her videos went viral. She joked that during the Homecoming rally week she “spent way too many hours making TikTok videos.” Eaton “originally [made videos] for the Homecoming rally, now [she] aspires to be on The Ellen Show. That is her “main goal in life right now.” Eaton joked that she’ll “make a video a week to keep up [her] reputation.” Anyone can go viral off of a single video, using trending hashtags, creating original content, or by just merely getting lucky. This makes TikTok a very popular app amongst teenagers hoping to gain fame like Karina Prieto and Nemo Luong.

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Ahead of the Pack

Wildcats runners on pace for championship season by DANIEL FRANKS, Staff Writer

photo courtesy of ALEX FONG

RECORD RUN: Shane Gaffkin, senior, sets a steady pace during the Brea Olinda Century Conference Preview. Gaffkin’s time of 14:58.6 was a personal record, and he was one of seven boys runners in the top twenty. After both finishing second in CIF-SS Division Prelims, and having a dominant season, both cross country teams are looking to carry their success into CIF. In the CIF-SS Division Prelims on Nov. 15, the girls and boys both finished second. The girls had two top ten runners, Whitney Valenti and Mia Douge, seniors, as well as Cassandra Apahidean, sophomore, finishing twenty first. The girls had all of their runners in the top half of the one hundred and thirty nine female runners. The boys team also had many of the fastest runners in the meet, Matthew Apahidean, Ryan Daedler, seniors, Luke Stratton, junior, Manuel DeBarros and Derrick Garcia, sophomores in the top thirty runners. Garcia stepped up and was the first runner to finish for Brea. He set his personal three mile record time, and finished thirteenth out of one hundred and seventy one runners.The girls had four of the top fifty runners, while the boys had six of the top fifty runners. Even without many runners setting personal records, both teams did

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enough to qualify for Championships. Girls’ varsity cross country finished the season ranked first in CIF-SS Division 3. Dreux Valenti, head coach, thinks that this is “the most talented team [he’s] ever had,” a high praise considering just last year his team finished eighth in CIF. But with their recent successes -- finishing second at Division Prelims, first at the BreaOlinda Invitational, and first at the Orange County Championships -- cross country looks to make an even deeper run in CIF this year. The girls’ team competed in the Brea-Olinda Invitational on Oct. 5, where they finished first. Valenti and Douge were the top two runners in the meet, and Painter and Wernli both finished in the top ten. The underclassmen stepped up during this race, with six of the top ten runners for Brea being either freshmen or sophomores. At the Orange Country Championships, the girls finished first. The girls had five of the top ten runners, and their last runner finished twenty

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Girls runners who set personal best times at Southlake Carroll (Tex.)

fifth out of one hundred and seventeen runners.Valenti, and Douge finished first and second, while Wernli, Painter, and Cassandra Apahidean, sophomore, finished sixth, seventh, and ninth. Boys’ varsity cross country finished the season eleventh in CIF-SS Division 3. The boys have had a more challenging season, with multiple injuries occurring, including top runners such as Jonothan Manara, junior, and Manuel Debarros, sophomore, suffering injuries during the season, but despite these injuries, race at a high level all season and are hoping to continue that in CIF. Bruno Morlan, head coach, still thinks that the team is one of the stronger teams in Division 3 and they have a chance to win CIF, stating how the team has the most returning runners, and the division, “is a little bit weaker than it has been in the past.” The Wildcats finished their second to last meet before CIF started, the Apache Invitational, with five runners in the top fifty, with Gaffikin, finishing fifth, and BOHS placing third as a team. Ostby and Drew Biegler, freshman,

Current CIF-SS Division 3 ranking of girls’ varsity cross country team

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both set their fastest 3 mile times during the meet. Gunnar Cierley, junior, claims that the runners aren’t just working to set personal records, but “to better [themselves] as runners in the long run.” The boys also ran in the Bells Garden Invitational on Oct. 12. The races were separated by grade level, but the boys still performed well. The seniors had three runners in the top thirty, the freshmen had three in their top thirty, and the juniors and sophomores had one. Gaffikin, who set the third fastest three mile time in BOHS history during the meet, finished second in the senior race. Gaffkin states that his goal this year is to just to have the team “make it to state again.” With both varsity teams qualifying for CIF championships, the teams will run again on Nov. 23. If they continue to win, they would have a chance to run again in State competition on Nov. 30. The Wildcats dominated during the season, and are looking to carry the success of their season with them as they continue through CIF and State competition.

Percentage of BOHS boys and girls runners in the top 20 at the Brea Olinda Invite

Meets this season that Valenti and Douge have placed in the top 10

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‘DOM’S AWAY!’: Dominic Chacon, senior, pops up with the ball looking to score. This goal contributed to their 12-10 win against the San Dimas Saints on Sept. 24. Boys’ water polo finished their season with a 17-7 record and third round appearance in CIF.

Water polo’s defense dominates by ALLIE HALUSKA, Sports Co-Editor

oys’ varsity water polo revealed their renewed dominance with an overall record of 17-7, a third round appearnace in CIF, and a ranking in the top five of CIF. The Wildcats had their final match of the season on Nov. 9 against Palm Desert. BOHS held strong in the first half, but during the third quarter their defense fell apart. The Wildcats ended their season with this 10-5 loss, eliminating them during the third round of CIF. The Wildcats’ first CIF game was Nov. 5 against the J.W. North huskies in Riverside. A high scoring game, with a final score of 21-11, the Wildcats were able to advance to the second round of CIF. Their second CIF game was against Poly/Pasadena, in which the Wildcats were able to pull out a 10-7 win. Franks was the top scorer with four goals, and Lopez had 17 steals. In a tight game, BOHS lost to the Villa Park Spartans on Oct. 8 by a score of 9-8. The score went back and forth, with the Wildcats up 5-4 at half, but the Spartans ultimately got the edge. The 14 SPORTS November 20, 2019

boys’ played very well defensively with Lopez stopping 14 shots (bringing his season total to 144 saves). Nine Wildcats had at least one steal. While Grudichak had two cross-cage high-corner goals and Ryan Petersen, senior, and Chacon each had backhand scores, the Wildcat offence was otherwise lacking, with only a 40% shot accuracy and twelve errant passes, BOHS couldn’t pull out a win. On Oct. 3 the Wildcats crushed the Downey Vikings 16-7 at Downey High School. Eight Wildcats scored at least one goal. “We played hard, that’s what Brea is [known] for, and it was a good win,” said Mark Poitras, junior. Goalie Joshua Lopez, senior, notched fourteen saves and nine steals. That same week, the Wildcats took on the Division 2 Foothill Knights. The Knights have won league for the past five years consecutively, and has won CIF four of the past five years. On Oct. 1, the Wildcats had a promising start; with Daniel Franks, sophomore, being the first to put the ball in the cage, however

Foothill fought hard and the Wildcats lost 193. Franks scored all three of BOHS’s goals, and Lopez had twelve saves and seven steals. According to captain Dominic Chacon, senior, this 19-3 loss was significantly better than past games against Foothill, “We played like a team this year, it was a different feeling. I actually felt like I was doing something against them instead of us getting totally annihilated.” The program was completely rebuilt this year with new head coach Damian Madrigal, who Chacon attributes a good portion of this season’s success to. “We want to win. We’re [playing to] each others’ strengths, and Coach is helping us realize that,” Chacon said. The key difference between this year and last is, “Everyone cares a lot more,” according to Chacon. This new mindset the team has adopted has helped BOHS achieve a 17 win season this year. “We became a water polo team this year,” Franks said. “We defied all of our expectations and made a run in CIF, compared to last year.” INSTAGRAM: @thebohswildcat

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