March Issue by Corona del Sol Sunrise

March 2012 Vol. 34 No. 6 Corona del Sol High School Tempe, AZ Visit online at: cdssunrise.com

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pain at the pump emptying students pockets

Fifteen to 20 percent of insured drivers are students, according to recent State Farm figures, and as if 16 to 18-year olds don’t already undergo several stressors between overwhelming work schedules, sport practices, homework and college applications, affording to fill their vehicles at the pump is being added to the daunting list. It’s no secret that gas prices are on the rise. Gasoline barrels are trading at a 10-month high, $105 a barrel as of press time, according to AAA. News organizations frequently produce stories related to this issue, but they always focus on the economic aspects. Let’s breakdown the basics of what’s going on and how you can get more miles for your buck.

read the story on page 8 Grad speakers announced

On campus vehicle damage

Common urban legends

Learn about the process for selecting graduation speakers and meet the chosen two: Cyndia Yu and Nicole Schwalbe.

Vandalism plagues the parking lots; students talk about their experiences and Detective Evans offers his perspective.

Staff reporter Sierra Crespin exposes the truth: girls really can apply mascara without opening their mouths.

more on page 9...

Life & Times • 2

March 2012 • CdS Sunrise

2012 graduation speakers named Grady Douglas News Editor

At the end of their high school career, seniors try out a long process to speak at the graduation ceremony. This years speakers were Cyndia Yu and Nicole Schwalbe. “It is a process by which students apply for two positions,” Librarian Justine Centanni said. “One is chosen for the academic speaker. The academic speaker must be in the top 5 percent. Then there is the rest of the general population that apply, we do however ask that they have a GPA of 3.0.” Centanni is the head of the committee of 10 that chooses the grad speakers, along with staff members Kris Urban, Angela Carter, Cheryl Jannuzzi, Lisa Adams, Eileen Long, Deborah Fabre, Daniel Brugger, Holly Secour and Principal Brent Brown. “It starts with an application that they send in,” Centanni Colin McCormick said. “Then on a Saturday, the top applicants come to the library where the are given a prompt and had two hours to write a blind essay.” A blind essay is where all students write an essay in the same font and don’t put their name on it. An evaluator, who is not on the committee, labels the essay with a number so the judges have a non-biased grade on each paper. Then, the finalists of the blind essay are required to read their essay in front of the committee and the final decision is made. “When I found out it was by email,” Yu said, “I read the subject ‘About academic speaker’ and I thought it was a rejection letter. So when I opened it up I was very excited.” “I’m really excited that I was choosen,” Schwalbe said, “It’s a dream come true.” To see Yu and Schwalbe speak come to the Graduation Ceremony on May 25.®

Where are they now

Corona alum Alex Calleros chases his dreams in the movie business ASADA NJUGUNA Life & Times Editor

Have you ever wondered what happens after high school? Will those goals you set actually happen? In the case of Alex Calleros, a Corona alumni, his dreams did come true. Calleros, a 2005 Corona graduate, went to the University of California Santa Cruz to study Film and Media. After college, he and two of his friends opened their own film company called Finite Films. “We’ve been lucky enough to collaborate with a bunch of really talented actors and cinematographers on a series of short films we’re making for the web,” Calleros said. “I don’t think we could have pulled off Finite Films anywhere but LA, because this is where the film industry is and therefore, where all the talent is.” Many producers have inspired him to build his career. “Steven Spielberg was one of my biggest inspirations as a kid starting with Jurassic Park, obviously. The generation of filmmakers that included Spielberg and George Lucas created these incredible science fiction and fantasy worlds that totally captured my imagination and most other filmmakers my age.” Calleros said. “More recently, really daring, creative Hollywood directors like David Fincher (Girl With The Dragon Tattoo), Alfonso Cuaron (Children of Men), and Darren Aranofsky (Black Swan) have been a huge inspiration. They’re making movies that reinvigorate me and make me excited about filmmaking.” Calleros and his team put out one film a month on his website www.Finite-Films.com. “The twist is every film is influenced and inspired by people who visit our site,” Calleros said. Anyone can submit ‘constraints’ or rules that we have to follow in our next film. At the end of every month visitors vote on their

favorites.” photo courtesy of Alex Calleros Alex Calleros (left) works with his director of photography.

So what is in store for Calleros and Finite Films? “We’re actually trying to figure out what the future of Finite Films is right now. As of this June we will have completed a year of nonstop filmmaking. On the one hand, we could use a break to figure out what’s next for us as far as our careers in the film industry. On the other hand, Finite Films is just starting to pick up momentum and gather a larger and larger fan base.” This is only one example of the things that can be accomplished after high school. With a little determination anyone can achieve his or her dreams. “Writing and directing movies for Finite Films has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, and has left no doubt that this is what I’m supposed to be doing,” Calleros said.®

Check out Finite Films online at finite-films.com

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News • 3

Corona parking lot experiences vandalisms A recent issue plaguing Corona is the various vandalisms occurring in the parking lots. Throughout the course of the year, several students have dealt with different types of vandalism including keyings, gas-tank tamperings and thefts. “We’ve had a couple of cars that have been keyed in the parking lot,” Detective Jon Evans said. “Both instances were locations where surveillance cameras were not in.”

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If somebody saw somebody keying a car (or any other parking lot crimes), it would be easy to report it.

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-Detective Evans

Several students have had their cars keyed, as well as an unidentiﬁed teacher who dealt with major damage. All of the vandalisms have been committed in areas that are not watched by surveillance videos or security guards. “We moved their parking spaces either closer to a security guard or locations that we could have

covered by a camera in case it was intentionally done to them,” Evans said. Evans does not believe that any of the keyings were related. A different type of damage done in the parking lot is tampering with gas tanks. There have been two different instances where gas tanks have been damaged, including to senior Alix Loire. “I was walking to fourth period and I saw my gas cap was open so I went to my car,” Loire said. “The cover was broken off. I was worried somebody put something in it, but I don’t think they did.” Evans agrees that nothing was put into the car because there was no residue found surrounding the tank. “To the best of our knowledge, neither one of those cars had anything poured into the gas tank,” Evans said. “It is possible in either one of those situations that someone tried to siphon gas out of their tanks. We weren’t able to determine if that happened. Both people said they didn’t think so.” Loire’s cover was broken and she had to pay approximately $150 to cover damages. “Just like if something is stolen from you locker, the school can’t cover reimbursement,” Evans said. “It’s unfortunate.” Junior Austin Dulis was a victim of a theft in the parking lot. “When I was at school, someone went up to my car and crawled underneath it, removed the catalytic

converter off of my car and then took it,” Dulis said. A catalytic converter is necessary because it

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Just like if something is stolen from your locker, the school can’t cover reimbursement.

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JACQUI MARZOCCA Managing Editor

-Detective Evans

cleans gases going through vehicles’ exhaust systems. Evans thinks this part is being stolen and sold to “disreputable repair shops” because of the platinum on the converter. Again, Dulis had to pay for his own replacement, $800, for his 1994 Toyota 4Runner. Junior Colby Hamilton also had his catalytic converter stolen while he was at baseball practice. “After, I started it up and it was really loud,” Hamilton said. “I called my parents and they came and picked me up.” Hamilton’s car was located in the junior lot. Covering damages cost about $300. “If somebody saw somebody keying a car (or any other parking lot crimes), it would be easy to report it,” Evans said. “We keep these things conﬁdential.” Evans is located in E209. 

DEVIKA SHARAN

Drug dogs become a possibility on campus ASADA NJUGUNA Life & Times Editor

The topic of drugs is not new. What if it could be old news? That is the hope of Detective Jon Evans. He is trying to work with the district to allow drug dogs on campus. “It’s just something that is being talked about; there is no plan in place,” Evans said. Because there is not a set plan, nothing has been decided. Though if a plan was set in place, the dogs would be brought on campus periodically. “I don’t want them to be scheduled because if someone know that the dogs will come every Monday, then they’ll just stay at home on Mondays,” Evans said. “Students would have minimal contact with the dogs, but it would still publicized,” Evans said.

Evans believes that the presence of dogs alone will be effective. “When the drug dog was brought on campus for the criminal justice class, a mass text message was sent out amongst student to warn them of the drug dog,” Evans said. Though it may not seem like it would be a favored thing amongst student, some actually wouldn’t mind. “I really don’t care; it doesn’t affect me,” senior Michaela Woolridge said. “The majority of the students that I have talk to about this said that they have no problem with the dogs on campus” Evans said. Parents will be notiﬁed if the plan goes into effect. The drug dogs will allow the administrators to search any cars suspected. “The administrators have the authority to search cars and the drug dogs give more of a probable cause to search and it would stop there,” Evans said. “They would probably search the lockers and we wouldn’t need the dogs for that. They would also search the person.” 

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News • 4

Fast Fact DEVIKA SHARAN Staff Writer

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Walking into school from the junior lot, people may have noticed how one of the eight trees in front of the office is a different type of tree from all the others. In 2007, the tree needed to be replaced, but a law had been passed that made it impossible for it to ever look the same. According to Tempe city code Sec. 29-46, “The planting and replacement of pollen-producing olive trees is prohibited.” The eight trees had originally all been olive trees, but the one tree had to be replaced with a different type of tree after it had been outlawed to plant them. “Tempe, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada have outlawed the planting of olive trees because they’re extremely allergenic,” said Marianne C. Ophardt in her article Trees and Allergies. However, only the male olive tree was banned because of the pollen it gives off; the olive trees on campus are all male. “The female plant drops fruits that stain the ground and when people walk on them, they carry the purple on their shoes,” botany teacher Barry Feldman said. Even though the pollen in the male olive trees gives a lot of people severe allergies and the planting had been banned, the school is not required to tear out their existing trees. “People paid money for it and not enough people can pay to replace it. They (the state) can’t give out a grant,” Feldman said.®

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Life & Times • 5

Fashion show to raise money for Darfur Liz Cheney Staff Writer

Strut4Stand premieres March 30, so mark your calendars and ready yourself for lights, camera, fashion. The Strut4Stand fashion show, sponsored by STAND club, has become a yearly tradition, this year with more than 80 participants. “It’s our fourth year. We try to improve each year,” STAND club sponsor Brandy Walker said. In past years, this fundraiser has raised more than $10,000 in total. All money raised goes to charity. “It’s always for Darfur. Last year we donated water treatments to help clean their water,” Walker said. The situation in Darfur is not a pleasant one. The Janjaweed, which literally means, “Man on horse with a gun,” have been terrorizing Darfur, Sudan for many years now. They have killed many citizens, and forced more than a million people to become refugees. “It’s different this year,” Walker said. “The Janjaweed were attacking the

villages, dropping bombs and terrorizing the women.” As a bonus for participating in this fundraiser, in addition to supporting people in need, participants have the opportunity to win a variety of prizes. “There is a prize for best strut for both boy and girl,” Walker said. In addition, there is a prize for best pose and the model who brings in the most audience members. Strut4Stand features a variety of different outfits worn by its models, including costume, casual and formal attire. “I contact David’s Bridal, Men’s Wearhouse and Windsor,” Walker said. Each of these stores donates dresses or suits for models to “rent” and wear for the fashion show. “I’m getting my dress from David’s Bridal,” sophomore Marissa Steelhammer said. “We’re renting them, but we don’t have to pay for them.” “I’m really excited,” sophomore Lauren LaGioia said. “I expect it to be a great experience and I feel great helping charity.” Strut4Stand takes place in the CdS amphitheater at 7 o’clock on Friday March 30. Tickets are $5 for audience members.®

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Visitors to cdssunrise.com have the opportunity to vote for the Photo of the Week contest. Photos are submitted by Sunrise photographers. New contests are posted Mondays and voting closes Fridays. Log on to cdssunrise.com to join in.

Sierra Crespin

Seniors Avery Moss (left) and Andrus Peat share a laugh after they offically signed their letters of intent to play college football. Peat’s signing was taped and shown live on ESPN.

Patrick Buck

Sophomore Casey Benson jumps for a shot at a game against the Desert Mountain Wolves. Boys basketball won 55-43.

Patrick Buck

Jobing.com arena where boys basketball state championship took place. The team won against Cesar Chavez Champions, 66-53.

Visit cdssunrise.com for: Slideshows Sports updates Fundraiser information Athletics schedules and scores Event previews and reviews Photo of the week Weekly polls Staff opinions

6 • Special Feature

CdS Sunrise • March 2012

a college education k n a b e h t g breakin JOSH AMBRE Copy Editor

As any student on the path to college knows, determining how to ﬁnance and fund such an undertaking requires not only a great deal of money, but many hours of thought. Though there are innumerable options to aid students in their quest for higher education, the three most common are listed below.

FAFSA: The FAFSA organization (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is a government-sponsored program that serves to provide monetary aid to college-bound students based on their parent’s’economic need. Though the application process is lengthy, it allows students to obtain grants and loans to help pay for college. The application is free and can be found on www.fafsa.ed.gov

Scholarships: As mentioned above, loans and grants are but one of the many methods of financing for college, each with its own pros and cons. Student loans, while relatively easy to obtain, must be paid back in full with interest. Grants, on the other hand, are much more difficult to attain as they are based chiefly on a student’s financial need. However, unlike student loans, grants do not need to be paid back. If a student is interested in using grants or student loans to finance their college education, the FAFSA organization is one of the best organizations to acquire them through.

Student Loans and Grants: Being the most varying and diverse among all the other common methods of paying for college, scholarships offer an equally wide range of benefits. Scholarships can be awarded for nearly any reason including academic merit, financial need, ethnicity, athletic ability, height, weight, hair color and a multitude of other factors. Many scholarships are awarded based on creativity such as the Duct Tape Prom Dress Scholarship, in which students must design and build their prom outfits entirely out of multicolored duct tape. Scholarships may also be found through the university the student is planning to attend, or through specialized organizations. This form of college funding does not require an application and should not, under any circumstances, demand a fee to apply. If a student is interested in applying for scholarships, they can search the TUHSD scholarship search page, collegeboard.com, or their specific university for more details. 

new program new opportunities

AGEC program lets students earn an associates degree by high school graduation

JOSH AMBRE Copy Editor

When confronted with the difficult, daunting and often burdensome task of planning for a college education, the feeling of being stranded in sea of decisions is not uncommon among high school students. With the wide variety of honors, AP and dual enrollment classes offered throughout the district, this is no wonder. But fortunately for students at Corona del Sol, a solution has arrived in the form of the AGEC program. “The AGEC program (Arizona General Education Curriculum) was designed by the community colleges in order to get students ahead for college,” dual enrollment coordinator Theresa Menzies said. “All the classes are fully transferable to in-state universities, and most public out-of-state universities as well.” Although there are multiple variations of the AGEC program including the AGEC-B for business majors and the AGEC-S for science and math majors, Corona only offers the AGEC-A which pertains to the general studies of liberal arts majors. While the AGEC may not appeal to students aiming for specific fields of study, guidance counselors are optimistic for the program’s success. “By participating in the AGEC and completing all 35 credits, it goes as a single unit to colleges and allows students to work on their major much earlier,” gifted counselor Daniel Brugger said. “Students also have the option of adding on to the AGEC by taking upper level classes for a total of 60 credits which en-

ables the student to graduate high school with an Associate’s Degree.” Not only does the AGEC benefit students in the aspect of gaining a head start on their future career path, but it also saves a great deal of money during the process. “With all of the dual enrollment fees for completing the AGEC here at Corona, the cost is roughly $5,000 whereas the same courses at ASU average around $10,000 per year,” Brugger said. “Even though students on the AGEC have completed junior level college courses and will be admitted to the university as a junior, they are still eligible for freshman scholarships. The AGEC program is very cost effective.” Unfortunately for certain demographics of students, the AGEC program may not be of much help. “The AGEC program is specifically for the class of 2014 onward, although seniors can still apply for it if they have already completed a number of the specified courses,” Brugger said. “It is also designed for in-state and public out-of-state universities, so students bound for Ivy League colleges should generally not pursue the AGEC.” Yet with these few qualms aside, guidance counselors agree that the AGEC program is an excellent method for students to gain a head start on college while simultaneously saving two of the most treasure resources the world has to offer. “The AGEC program is absolutely worthwhile,” Menzies said. “It saves students time and parents save money.” 

Classes needed to meet AGEC requirements:

FYC (First-Year Composition) 6 credits

HU/FA (Humanities/Fine Arts w/ Cultural Awareness) 6 credits L (Critical Reading) 3 credits MA (Mathematical Studies) 3 credits CS (Computer Science) 3 credits SB (Social/Behavioral Sciences w/ Historical Awareness) 6 credits SQ (Natural Sciences) 8 credits (2)

OC (Oral Communications) 0-6 credits A total of at least 60 community college/dual enrollment credits must be earned for the AA, including any and all credits from the core requirements (above) as well as additional dual enrollment credits from above or other elective. SEE A LIST OF CLASS OPTIONS FOR EACH REQUIREMENT ONLINE AT CDSSUNRISE.COM

Special Feature • 7

March 2012 • CdS Sunrise

majorly important

CHOOSING

YOUR

ASU tuition not to increase for 2012-2013

major majorly overrated?

WILL MORGAN Online Editor-in-Chief

Searching for a suitable college major may be difficult amidst a somewhat hazy economy, especially with a new unemployment rate of recent college graduates towering at 8.9 percent. As a result, students across the nation have started considering their majors earlier in their high-school career. A new study released from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce addresses the worth of attending college and concludes that although having a degree gives most owners an advantage over others, there are many factors that prospective students should consider before deciding on a major. The study goes further to state that risk of unemployment fluctuates considerably between majors. For instance, the fall of the unemployment rate: real estate and construction industries during the latest recession has caused an increase in unemployment among architecture graduates, while for college graduates those with an engineering, education or health care related major have relatively good job availability. “They should do their homework before picking a major because, when it comes to employment prospects and compensation, not all college degrees are created equal,” said Anthony P. Carnevale, author of the study. Changing a major while in college is not uncommon, however. People who decide on a different major may find it difficult to graduate within four years because it usually requires students to take separate classes in order to qualify for their new concentration. In addition, majors that require enrollment in a specialized department or school may hinder new students and even involve higher tuition. Because of the current job climate in America, obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree is almost necessary for those seeking a high paying job. The Georgetown study found that unemployment among people with only a high school diploma has

8.9%

a staggering rate of 22.9 percent, while high-school dropouts suffer from a 31.5 percent rate of unemployment. The daunting number of options may seem overwhelming, but there is support for students on Corona’s campus. “As a school we’re utilizing the Kuder program,” said guidance counselor Angela Carter. “It allows the students to explore on their own and learn about possible majors.” From there, Carter recommends searching requirements in potential colleges and learning as much as you can before making a decision. ASU also has a program for students who are unsure what degree program they wish to pursue in college. It is hosted through the University College at ASU and is called the Exploratory Program. Courses offered in this program meet once a week and students are guided to participate in a unemployment rate: variety of activities designed to help students clarify their interests and strengths. for high school graduates The exploratory program is designed so when the student does ﬁnally select a major, they will have a very strong academic and career focus. “Begin exploring immediately; ee what is out there,” said ASU Undergraduate Admissions Counselor Casey Green. “I always encourage students to begin to educate themselves about what degree programs sound interesting to them early while they are in high school.” Going to college may seem like a typical American rite, but in order to succeed, prospective students need to thoroughly explore their major’s future opportunities and annual salaries. College is a life-changing investment and will determine your future lifestyle. Nevertheless, the choice to attend college should be made with the knowledge of potential job opportunities and an expected annual salary compared to the cost of ﬁnancing your education. 

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SOL SEARCH

Have you thought about your major and/or how you’re going to pay for college?

“Kind of, I’m thinking of something to do with Law or Biology; a Marine Biologist would be cool. And I want a scholarship but other than that I haven’t really thought about it.”

FRESHMAN TANNER WILSON

“Not really, I’m thinking about medicine but that isn’t set in stone. And my dad has a professorship with ASU so my sister and I get 75% off any in-state tuition; that’ll help a lot.”

“I’m planning on going to college for four years to major in business and then become a Navy Seal. I have an AIMS scholarship and plan to get a job as well as some SOPHOMORE help from my parents.” JUNIOR NATE SELL GENESSA FRECHETTE

“I’ve known since I was younger that I wanted to be a teacher and Mrs. Gaston finally gave me the final push to major in Elementary Education. I’m going to ChandlerGilbert for my first two years and then I’m going to transfer to ASU under their MAPP

program.”

SENIOR MARIEL GANDARA

For the many seniors planning on attending Arizona State University for the 2012-2013 school year, prices will not increase for Arizona residents in the undergraduate program. “ASU is proposing the following for 2012-2013 tuition and fees: no increase for Arizona undergraduate students, increases of $589-$654 for nonresident undergraduate students, $291 for Arizona graduate students and $715 for nonresident graduate students,” ASU’s website said. The increases are per year. ASU President Michael Crow recommended the tuition freeze because the school wants to keep tuition as affordable as possible for Arizona residents. Jacqui Marzocca

Program allows students to lock tuition Students planning on attending a Maricopa Community College and transferring to ASU now have an option to price-lock their tuition with the MAPP program. “The MAPP program is an alliance between the Arizona community colleges and Arizona State University,” said Caprice Contreras, an academic advisor at Maricopa Community College. MAPP is an acronym that stands for Maricopa-ASU Pathways Program. This program begins with two years at a Maricopa community college in order to complete an Associates Degree. Students would then transfer to ASU after their second year at that speciﬁc MCC to complete their Bachelor’s Degree in their chosen major. As of right now, the MAPPs available are limited to the most popular majors. As a bonus, students may pricelock their university tuition to ASU at the beginning of their freshman year and this tuition price will remain the same when they transfer from a Maricopa community college. “While you are at the community college, you will pay community college tuition and fees. While you are at ASU, you will pay university tuition and fees. However, if you are an Arizona resident participating in MAPP, you are also eligible for a special tuition program called the Tuition Commitment Program, which limits the tuition increases that will occur during completion of your Bachelor’s Degree,” according to the Maricopa Community College web site. In order to be a part of the MAPP program, students must declare their wish to transfer to ASU when they ﬁrst enroll in college. “I think this is a great opportunity for students and hopefully universities will create more like it in the near future,” junior Wesley Shelberg said. Liz Cheney

Read about the MAPP progra m above!

8 • Special Feature

CdS Sunrise • March 2012

l &CASH

Pumping out gasoline Explaining the situation, tips for relief, future projections Stories by Preslie Hirsch | Editor-in-Chief Fuel prices are ing in from your sales based on a few diftoday to pay for your THE PRICE ferent factors, such as delivery tomorrow.” state and federal taxes, Simply put: If gas but about 70 percent is projected to be tradof it is the price of ed at a higher rate tocrude oil, the main morrow, you’re better component of gas. off getting gas earlier in the day before the sta“People think gas stations or oil companies de- tion adjusts it’s prices accordingly, whereas if it’s termine the price of gasoline; the price of gasoline expected to decrease in price, it’s smarter to wait and oil is set in the world market place,” said Bill until the afternoon to purchase fuel. Day, executive director of Valero. “Each gas staSome constituents think people who hold polittion will purchase a cargo of gasoline to sell. They ical power can inﬂuence gas prices, which is generare paying a price for this gasoline based on the ally not true. Global supply and demand has more market, and they have to turn around and sell it so of an impact. they make a proﬁt or at least recoup their sales.” “Twenty percent of the world’s oil supply travFrequent drivers will notice that at different els through the Strait of Hormuz and the Iranitimes of day fuel stations will change their prices. an government has threatened to close it, which “Each station might be a little bit different. would create a huge oil shortage,” economics and They will either change the price on the delivery social studies teacher Kori Mandelbaum said. they just got, or change the price in anticipation “However, the demand for gas tends to be relaof having to replace the cargo tomorrow,” Day tively inelastic, meaning that even if prices rise, said. “If prices are going up and you (the station) people will continue to buy it. And boycotts don’t paid $3.25 per gallon for your cargo and you know work because they don’t hurt the big oil compatomorrow you’re going to have to pay $3.30 you nies. They hurt the small business owner who runs adjust your price so you have enough cash com- the gas station.”

WHAT DETERMINES

AT THE PUMP?

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ARE GAS STATIONS MAKING BANK

RIGHT NOW? Day explained that in some situations, gas stations either take a loss or just recoup their sales on gasoline. As stations only make a few cents profit per gallon, a strong majority of profits made by the companies come from the purchases made inside the convenience store. “There is much more of a profit margin if you buy a soft drink or go to the fountain and buy a 32-ounce soft drink, than in a gallon of gasoline,” Day said. Consumers may believe that when fuel rises, the gas stations make more money, but that is simply not true. “When gas prices rise, the profit margin at the gasoline retailer will shrink,” Day said. “Retailers try not to pass on the cost to consumers. Prices change rapidly, and you try to not get into a competitive situation. When prices are going up, they really get squeezed. When prices are going down, those margins will widen back out. It’s actually good for everybody when prices are down or at least stable.”

FINDING relief

The need for gas isn’t going away anytime soon, but here’s how to cut back on costs. buying premium fuel if your vehicle doesn’t require it. Occasionally using alternative transportation can also add up over time, saving you money. “If you can’t afford to pay the higher prices, there are alternatives like walking, riding a bike, carpooling, or taking public transportation. If enough people do that it could have an impact,” Mandelbaum said. Senior AJ Rojas, who drives a Ford Focus, recently got a new air ﬁlter, fuel injections and spark plugs for his car, and claims he is receiving 50 more miles on average per tank. It has not yet been proven, however, that any of those additions are the true cause of receiving more miles per gallon. “AAA has yet to ﬁnd any device that

Remember that even in tough economic times, there are still ways to get more for your buck. Take on a few TO CONSIDER conscious driving habits and you can stretch the miles per gallon you car will receive. Take advantage of the apps and websites available for purchasing the cheapest gasoline available. Also, utilize the information you now know about the situation by paying attention to the news and economy, being aware of what’s to come. Dembowski claims that although prices normally peak around Memorial Day, they are anticipated to get very high closer to April. “As high as they are now, gas prices always rise even more in the summer. It’s

is going to improve gas mileage,” Dembowski. “We see these things ﬂood the market when prices start to escalate, and if there really were a device that worked, car makers would put it on their vehicles.” Junior Alena Fekari admits she uses an app, “Gas Buddy,” to locate the cheapest pump prices. “We have a website called fuel price ﬁnder. You can type in your ZIP code and it will pull up the cheapest fuel stations nearest you,” Dembowski said. “We also have a free text alert, free to enroll but text messaging rates do apply. It will text you weekly the cheapest fuel prices in your ZIP code.” It’s important to note, you don’t have to be a AAA member to utilize the services they provide.

FINAL THOUGHTS BEFORE YOU

HIT THE ROAD

Without resorting to other resources to ﬁnd the cheapest gas, one tip to keep in mind is the location of the station. “(Price) is also determined by their location I want to cry and how much when I have they have to pay to pay for gas. in real estate. If you’re on a busy -ALENA FAKERI street corner, junior you have a different cost for real estate than someone who puts up a gas station in a Wal-Mart parking lot for instance” Day said. Essentially, the gas stations in better locations may have more expenses, driving their prices up to compensate.

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Stephanie Dembowski, Public Affairs Specialist for AAA Arizona, said when gas prices skyrocketed in 2008, fuel efficiency reached the top of the priority list for new car buyers. If purchasing a new vehicle isn’t an option, a few changes in driving behavior will get your car better mileage. “One of the biggest ones and the easiest is to slow down. For every five miles per hour driven over 65, it’s like packing on an extra 24 cents a gallon,” Dembowski said. “Another thing all drivers can do is to avoid aggressive driving. Abrupt stops and flooring it at the green light and slamming on your breaks, that’s really draining and reducing your fuel economy, and can reduce it by up to 33 percent.” Dembowski also advised against

hard to predict where they will level off and different analysts say different things,” Mandelbaum said. “I have heard predictions that range from over $4 per gallon to as high as $6 per gallon. Personally, I would be surprised if they go over $5. Likewise, I would also be surprised if gas prices ever return to anything below $3. However,

anything can happen.” Dembowski agrees. “Given the market and all the unrest in the Middle East, there is no indication prices will go down in the short term,” she said. “It’s hard to say how things are going to go and how long they are going to stay there.” 

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Life & Times • 9

Myth Busters: The sun isn’t yellow Sierra Crespin Staff Writer

Myth: The rotation of water in your drain depends on the hemisphere you live in

Myth: It takes seven years to digest swallowed gum

The hemisphere in which you are located does not affect the way water spins down your drain or toilet. The Coriolis Effect is basically an apparent force relative to the Earth’s surface that causes objects to appear as if they are moving in somewhat of a curved path, when actually they are moving straight and it is the Earth turning that makes it look like they are curving. Things such as hurricanes and other large cyclonic systems are very much affected by the Coriolis Effect in terms of which way they spin. However, a hurricane might literally be 500 miles wide and last for days; your sink and toilet are very small in comparison and the time the Coriolis Effect has to influence the draining water is very small as well. Therefore, the Coriolis Effect has about the same effect on the swirling water in your toilet as a butterfly’s flapping wings have on a tornado.

Chewing gum has been a part of human culture since 7,000 B.C. In that time, gum has comprised a large portion of the $21 billion American candy industry. Over time an “urban legend” has been created about chewing gum: it takes seven years to digest a swallowed piece of gum. It is actually proven that gum passes through your digestive system like most other foods. Although the gum base itself is indigestible, a small piece of chewing gum can be passed through the digestive tract in just a few days. The seven-year myth may have come from a misconception based on the texture of the gum; after all, it doesn’t dissolve in your mouth like most other food. Or maybe your mom just didn’t want to share her gum anymore.

Myth: Muscle turns into fat if you stop exercising

When using mascara, women are more concentrated on the object that is coming extremely close to their eye, therefore putting all her attention on that and not the rest of her body. Sometimes her mouth will hang open and she will forget to breathe. Though it is not impossible for you to do these things if you concentrate. This occurs because in a threatening situation the brain instinctually ignores all information that is not threatening.

Muscles and fat are made up of different cells that have completely different functions. Skeletal muscles become bigger when a person gains more muscle cells, rather than enlarging the ones they already have. When a person quits exercising, the muscle does not go away or turn into fat cells: it simply shrinks. Muscle cells require a lot of energy to maintain. People who exercise regularly eat quite a bit more food than those who maintain a healthy body weight without exercising. Once they stop working out, they lose the need for the high calories during their workout, significantly. The bottom line is people who exercise regularly and suddenly stop, tend to gain fat quickly because they don’t adjust their diet according to their workout, not because muscle cells are turning into fat cells.

Myth: Girls can not put mascara on without opening their mouths

Myth: The sun is yellow The sun is not yellow; it’s white. The reason that the sun appears yellow is due to our atmosphere and the way it scatters light from the sun. This same effect is why the sky looks blue in the daytime instead of black, like at night. Our atmosphere scatters light in the blue and violet wavelength range causing the remaining wavelengths to appear yellow. This same effect contributes to the sky turning yellow when it rises in the morning and sets in the evening. ®

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Students sign petition to save rock museum TAYLOR BEESE Staff Writer

Recently, students in certain classes have been asked to sign a petition to keep the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum open. “It is the only mineral museum in Arizona with gems from various mines that are now old, or closed. Some of the mines aren’t even in existence and you can’t find some of the gems anymore,” science teacher Tony Occhiuzzi said. Occhiuzzi is responsible for the petitions going around to save the museum. According to Ohhiuzzi, Arizona Governor, Jan Brewer, supposedly wants to turn the museum into an Arizona historical experience representing the five C’s of Arizona (Copper, Cattle, Climate, Citrus and Cotton). This would break the museum into five parts, giving the mineral section 1/5 the space it previously had. Occhiuzzi has had a love for minerals ever since he was a child and is determined to prevent the museum from shutting down. “My grandfather was a coal miner and when I was around 10 or 11 years old, I collected a lot of samples,” Occhiuzzi said. “Then as soon as I got into high school I knew I loved geology.” If you would like to sign the petition to keep the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum alive you can go to Occhiuzzi’s room: A369. ®

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Occhiuzzi has an exhibit in the library to showcase some of his rocks. His love for geology emerged when he was about 10 years old.

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Q: What was your first feeling when you won state? A: Oh man, was it a rush of excitement. Q: What got you in to playing basketball? A: I got into Basketball when my dad was a coach, it stuck and I played through high school and junior college. Q: What brought you into coaching? A:Seeing kids develop and mature as players. It also gave me a chance to stay involved in the game I loved. Q: When did you first realize you had a shot at state? A: Last year during playoffs and over this past summer we knew we LUKE FRAMPTON were legit and had a chance. Q: With Calaen, Avery, and Andrus gone, how difficult will it be to have a strong team next year? A: We will miss them, they were great players, as were all the seniors. But, we will have a solid nucleus of underclassmen that will help us compete. Q: How supportive were your friends and family on the road to state? A: Very supportive. My wife was extremely supportive. I really couldn’t have done it without them. Most people didn’t realize the sacrifices your family will make for you. Q: What’s next for CdS Basketball? A: We want to keep getting better. We have a good group that now knows what it takes. We also want to keep special traditions set by past players. ®

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Books should not Society crumbles all around us become obsolete JACQUI MARZOCCA Managing Editor

STEPHANIE DAYTON Opinions Editor

With all of this new technology being produced, nobody ever writes hand-written letters, uses disposable cameras or buys real books anymore. This technology is allowing people to send e-mails in a matter of seconds, instead of taking days to send a letter. We use digital cameras so that if you take a picture and don’t like it, then you can delete it and take another. People use their iPods, cells phones, Nooks and Kindles to buy and read books, instead of buying a book made of paper. I personally prefer handwritten letters from friends. I enjoy walking to my mailbox and flipping through the mail and seeing something there for me like a birthday card or a letter from a relative. I always see people opening those awful e-cards that people send because they’re too lazy to buy you a real one. I get that you can have cards that are animated, sing, dance or even talk but a real card in the mail is more special and personal. Another thing, when it’s your birthday it seems like hundreds of people on Facebook wish you happy birthday, even if they hardly talk to you. I don’t care about people I don’t talk to wishing me happy birthday; if you’re my friend then you would wish me happy birthday in person or make me a card. Technology has made it so easy to talk to someone that nobody ever puts in the real effort and time to wish you a happy birthday in person. My friend, recently had her birthday and I went to her party and wished her happy birthday in person; nothing means more to someone than actually being with a person. Technology is ruining that simple kind of happiness. The one thing I will never stop buying is paperback and hardcover books from an actual store. I love the feeling of actually holding a book instead of an electronic device. I like the feeling of carrying around a book and being able to bring it to school without worrying about bringing it to school. When I walk into a bookstore, specifically Changing Hands, I feel welcomed and happy to be there. For some people movies, sports or songs make people happy, well books make me happy. My dad once asked me, “Why do you buy the books when you can just check them out from the library?” I told him that if I were to check a book out and end up loving it, I’d want to go buy it anyway. I own about 100 books varying from classics such as Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson to more recent works like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I love carrying a book around with me in case I get a minute to read. Let’s be honest, would you really want to bring a $400 (or more) piece of technology that people would want to steal, or a $10 book that if stolen is no big deal to replace? Paperback and hardcover books will always be my preferred way of reading. Plus you can read books whenever and wherever. On planes they ask you to power down all electronics, you wouldn’t have a problem with this if you were bringing a real book instead of the Nook or Kindle. Even though technology is going to be forever a part of our lives sometimes it’s nice to get away from it and read a book. Books were made to give people a way to escape from their hetic lives and be a part of the book’s world. ®

Have you ever looked around, really looked, at the people and actions that surround us every day? As the new generation takes over the population, people are proving that the golden rule can be found scarcely nowadays. “Treat others as you would wish to be treated” has been circulating the globe for decades upon decades; we learn it in kindergarten. How can we possibly live in a society that only thinks about itself ? I understand that the world is hustle and bustle these days. We are all in a rush to get to class, get to practice on time or be the first in the cafeteria line, but does that really mean that we shouldn’t hold the door for someone on crutches or help someone pick up their dropped books? I don’t think it does. Again, if we revert back to the golden rule, wouldn’t you want someone to help you? The world is a sick place. Recently, a 15-year old girl in Wisconsin was discovered who had been starved, beaten, tortured, sexually abused and locked in the family’s basement for six years. Feb. 6 was the night

she escaped out a window. As she walked barefoot down a busy street during a Wisconsin winter, wearing nothing but thin pajamas and a bloody face, one man stopped to help her. One. That right there is the true atrocity. Being severely malnourished, the man that stopped mistook her for an 8-year old. How on earth could any humane person see

this happening and not stop? It is absolutely sickening to see the things that humans allow to happen. Countless videos of beatings with thousands of views can be found on YouTube. How can we watch someone hurt someone else and then promote it? The phrase “Don’t reward bad behavior” would apply quite nicely in this situation. I am truly disgusted with how we can just watch these terrible things happen and not give it another thought.

Unless the necessity of conformity suddenly disappears, people who know that what is going on is wrong will never find the strength to stand up and fight it. I say push past it. If you see something horrific that is going on, find some courage and stand up for it. Be the person that stops on a busy street and saves a life. When we are thinking back on our lives 70 years down the road, the things that are going to matter are how well you lived your life and how many times you stood up for what was right. As humans, we need to get it together. We need to stop for a few minutes, drop our selfish thoughts and do something. We need to stand ALYSSA GERWIG up for what matters. Where are we going to be in 20 years if we cannot stand up for what is right? Think about it. Our future is not looking so great. Instead of watching society crumble around us, let’s change it. The next time you see a student about to get beat up, stop it. The next time you see someone drop everything, help them. The next time someone starts crying in your presence, comfort them. The next time you see something wrong, make it right. ®

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athlete issue: Cody Jackson AUDREY WHEELESS Sports Editor

Spring sports began and track season is off to a running start. For junior Cody Jackson, he is as excited as anyone to start his season. Jackson has been on varsity track for all three years, and has been doing track for a total of seven years of his life. He got involved with track because of his father. “My dad got me into track,” Jackson said. “He was a track guy himself and he does triathlons and got me into doing that too, which then evolved into me doing track.” Jackson runs the 800, the 400, 4x800 and the 4x400. “I run the mile every now and then but my main event is the 800,” Jackson said. Jackson is a talented runner and has received various awards for it. His freshman year at state he placed 2nd in the 4x800 and was the varsity newcomer of the year. His sophomore year at state he placed 2nd in the 4x800, 4th in the 4x400 and was the MVP. During his junior year he was the 400-meter city champion and won 4th place in state for the 800. With such an exceptional history and so many awards, one would never know he is recovering from an injury. Jackson also runs cross-country and while at a summer camp for cross-country students this past

summer, he endured a knee injury. “I did physical therapy for two months with a therapist and have done it for four to six months on my own,” Jackson said. “It was an internal rotation of my femur that twisted the knee causing swelling at the head of my tibia that then created fluid in the knee joint.” Jackson has two particular former Corona students he looks up to as idols. “Matt Witlatch was a senior two years ago and Michael Seall was a senior last year,” Jackson said. “Matt was a big leader on both cross country and track. He was injured both junior and senior year but came back his senior year and won state and that was very influential to me. As for Michael, we both run the exact same races so he was my other half in track. We pushed each other and motivated each other; him being older than me, I really looked up to him.” Jackson not only received support and influence from his former teammates, but from his family as well. “My dad is the middle distance coach for our team, so he’s my coach for everything,” Jackson said. “My family is very supportive and it’s basically 24hour coaching and constant track talk at my house.” Head track coach Tim Kelly said Jackson is very talented. “Assuming he stays healthy, I think he will run through college and if he wants to pursue a professional

level, he can,” Kelly said. “He will probably run and compete in different things like marathons, running events, et cetera, for a long time.” The talent, family and friends that surround Jackson’s track career has made him a very successful athlete thus far. After high school, Jackson hopes to run in college and his ultimate goal is to get to the Olympics. “I will hopefully go to the right college with good coaches who could train me to that level; it’s a process,” Jackson said. Jackson is not only appealing to scouts for his talent, but also as someone coaches enjoy working with. “He is very easy to coach; he’s workable, he is a leader, respectful and wants to work hard,” Kelly said. Jackson has been talking with more than 10 colleges about running for them at the next level. These include the University of Notre Dame, Louisiana State University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Miami, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, Georgetown University, Lipscomb University, Willamette University and the University of San Francisco. Jackson cannot receive offers per AIA regulations until the end of July before his senior year. “If I had to choose now, I’d probably choose LSU; they’re one of the best,” Jackson said. ®

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Club Med works hard to benefit athletes WILL MORGAN Online Editor-in-Chief

Becoming a sports trainer is a commitment, as it requires an inordinate amount of both time and effort. The aid provided by the training staff supports the many different CdS sports and without them, injuries would go unattended, players wouldn’t have enough water and sustaining the sports programs would be much more difficult. Students who are interested in becoming a trainer must be prepared to sacrifice their afternoon schedule, because staying for athletic practices is obligatory for all trainers. During practices, trainers are responsible for supplying water and providing first aid to athletes. Certified athletic trainer Scott Mason, who also works as the dropout coordinator, supervises the eight-15 trainers who partake in the three different sports seasons. Mason spends 30-40 hours a week after school training along with the trainers who are at school for an extra three to four hours a day. Because of their 15- to 20-hour workweeks, trainers must learn to schedule their time efficiently, or face academic problems at school. In spite of the daunting

amount of required time, Mason encourages everybody to partake in program. “Anybody that has an interest in sports medicine and wants to learn more, we’ll take ‘em,” Mason said. Those who choose to become trainers can sign up at anytime during the year, and once they are assigned a sport, they shadow more experienced trainers in place of formal training. During these first few days as a beginner, new trainers learn to tape ankles and wrists, assess injuries, and apply first aid. A typical day for a trainer usually consists of delivering water, attending to injuries, and helping athletes prepare for games. However, it’s not uncommon for trainers to see more gruesome things. “I have seen broken collar bones, severe concussions, even a fractured neck that was so serious we needed to use a spineboard,” said junior athletic trainer Sydney Donzella. Many of those who train decide to take their interest to the next level and pursue a career in sports medicine. About half of the seniors who participate in the program go on a study health science, sports medicine or even physical therapy. “You put in a lot a time, but in the end it pays off,” Donzella said. ®