Sunrise February 2010

Corona del Sol

February 4, 2010 Vol. 36, No. 5

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TEXTING: Is it the end of communication or just the beginning?

photo illustration by ERIN BLEVINS

News Competition Government headed for Washington DC Page 3

INSIDE Sunrise Sports

Amy Foster to compete in Ironman competition Page 16

Life & Times Senior performs in Capital One Bowl game Halftime show Page 8

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CdS Sunrise • February 4, 2010

CURRENT EVENTS

BY BREE PURDY Special Projects Editor

THE ISSUE: Twitter used in murder investigation For the first time, the popular social networking site, Twitter, could be used by police as evidence to prove that a man shot his ex-childhood friend. New York police believe James Blake murdered Kwame Dancy due to a series of messages exchanged between the two concerning a female. Other friends also joined in the argument.

Police are now believed to be considering requesting Twitter to provide prosecutors the messages that were sent between Blake and Dancy.

Hours before the shooting, Dancy may have taunted Blake with a post that was tweeted following the argument over the female: “N.....s is lookin for u don’t think I won’t give up ya address for a price betta chill asap!”

Blake’s twitter account only mentions Dancy by name once in a tweet stating ‘R.I.P. Kwame’ following his death.

Blake now faces first-degree murder charges.

THE ISSUE: Shortage of 24M chinese brides by 2020

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1980’s. The policy states that due to fears that the country would not be able to support a large population, a couple living in the city would only be allowed to have one child unless neither parent has siblings. If a second child was conceived, it was to be aborted or the parents would be forced to pay a hefty fine.

In rural areas a second child may be allowed under certain circumstances. In many Chinese cities, these guidelines are looser for ethnic minorities with a smaller population.

The policy has curbed population growth and has led to forced sterilization in many parts of China. Due to an archaic Chinese preference to male heirs, many abort female fetuses so their one child will be male.

Though many people of China protest the law, the government says they will keep the law for at least another decade due to the fact that nearly 200 million Chinese will enter childbearing age within the next ten years.

The gender imbalance caused by the repercussions of the policy will lead to many unwed men and many intergenerational between younger men and much older women.

China’s population, which is currently around 1.3 billion, is growing at the rate of 0.6 percent. It is expected to peak around 1.6 billion by 2050, the U.S. State Department said.

By 2020, over 24 million Chinese men of marrying age may find themselves lacking possible wives.

This occurrence is caused mainly by the one-child policy instated by China’s Communist Party in the early

THE ISSUE: 7.0 earthquake in Haiti causes severe damage On Jan. 12, an earthquake of 7.0 magnitude struck the

city of Port-Au-Prince in Haiti. The earthquake was so strong that it was felt in Cuba, which is more than 200 miles away.

The earthquake knocked down telephone poles and all other means of communication, making it near impossible for information to come in or out of the city.

Hospitals in Port-Au-Prince have collapsed and the few remaining ones open are not able to handle all the injured, leaving much of the medical care to be done on the street and in make-shift tent cities scattered around the destroyed city.

Rescue efforts have become the top priority around the globe. The United States and France sent military personnel to help the peacekeepers of Haiti and the United States is deploying Coast Guard vessels to aid in the destroyed city, but reaching the city of Port-Au-Prince is difficult.

All ports were closed due to damage and airports were closed due to lack of ramp space and fuel. Currently, the only way for relief efforts to reach the city is to fly to Cuba, then drive four hours to the city.

President Barack Obama stated that the United States will send more than $100 million in aid.

The United Nations announced that it planned to provide $10 million in aid and the World Bank pledged $100 million. Agencies, celebrities and charities also have mobilized relief efforts.

The Red Cross estimates that the quake has affected one in three of the people of Haiti, three million people almost one third of Haiti’s population of nine million. More than 100,000 are thought to be dead, although an exact estimate will not be possible for some time. ®

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The Presidential Palace was severely damaged by the earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Jan. 13. It has been estimated that more than 100,000 people were killed by the 7.0 earthquake.

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Summer school schedule changed to cut costs

BY JOYCE WEN Staff Writer

This summer will bring various changes to the Tempe Union High School District. It was decided in December that all the schools would be closed for two weeks during the summer, thus resulting in a necessary modification of the summer school schedule. The premise for this decision was a need to save on utility costs.

“The total savings will almost be $118,000,” Principal Susan Edwards said.

The initial problem with the plan was that Tempe High School and Corona del Sol had to be kept open for summer school. As a result, summer school will now be held five days a week, instead of four. This change in schedule will allow all the school facilities in the district to be shut down at the same time for two weeks in July.

The first session of summer school will be from June 1-18. The second session will begin the next week, from June 21-July 9. Adjusting the typical four-

week session to three weeks makes room for the twoweek shut down from July 11-24.

Registration for summer school classes will begin in March. The materials will be available in the guidance office after March 1. The fee is $135 per session and bus passes will be available in the bookstore for $25.

Will these schedule changes affect the students that are planning to enroll in summer school?

“I do not like it. I liked having Fridays off because it was my day to sleep in,” freshman Gabby Bochenek said.

On the other hand, freshman Milena Carrera said, “I like the new schedule better because you get it over faster.”

Teachers a lot have to adjust to the new schedule.

“I don’t like it at all. Having that extra Friday off was really helpful to just get through it all,” social studies teacher Ben Forbes said.

Edwards believes the new schedule won’t have much of an impact.

“I think if a student needs to go to summer school, they’ll go, “ Edwards said.®

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Students earn MLK Diversity Award

BY ERIC SMITH Staff Writer

While many students were busy sleeping, playing video games, or just spending time with friends, seniors Tiffany Dayton and Laura Wilde were accepting a momentous award.

On Jan. 18, Dayton and Wilde accepted the MLK Diversity Award in the Individual Youth category.

“The award is Photo courtesy of CRAIG DAYTON given to people who Wilde and Dayton accepted the award on Jan. 18 at the Buttes Resort in further diversity in Tempe with Jan O’Malley, who nominated them for the award. The award the community, as is given to students who further diversity in their community. well as any group or individual who furincredible work themselves,” Wilde said. thers diversity and understanding,” Unity Club “It was pretty cool to be there to accept an sponsor Jan O’Malley said. award because we’d been there before but to acThey were nominated by Jan O’Malley, Karyn cept grant money,” Wilde said.

Dempsey and Jim Bell for their work in promoting Some notable guests included former Mayor of acceptance and diversity through programs such Tempe Neil Giuliano and current Mayor of Tempe as Awareness Day and AztecTown.

Hugh Hallman.

“I was grateful that people recognize what we In addition to their award, both Dayton and do because sometimes the Awareness Days get Wilde’s pictures will be displayed at the Tempe overlooked, and I was also glad that we won the Historical Museum as a shining example for future award because we both work so hard,” Dayton generations. said.

Dayton and Wilde both plan to continue their Dayton and Wilde were invited to the annual involvement in promoting awareness and accepMLK Diversity Awards Brunch at the Buttes Re- tance after they graduate. sort in Tempe to receive the award on Martin Lu“I plan to try and stay involved in the mini ther King Jr. Day. town programs because I think that it’s vital that “It was cool to be surrounded by people who middle schoolers develop a sense of community,” supported what we do but also had done so much Dayton said.®

District passes new open enrollment policy

BY KAITIE EDEL Copy Editor

Since the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year, many rumors have been floating around throughout the staff regarding a potential open enrollment. On Jan. 20, the Tempe Union High School District presented the Governing Board with a list of eight recommendations for openenrollment at Corona and Desert Vista, confirming many of these rumors.

All of these possible changes in policy would “allow children of district employees and siblings of current students accepted in the open enrollment program to become part of the capacity for each school,” as well as all students in the state that are eligible according to the recently posted Open Enrollment Policy.

These suggestions included a range of different options that would either change the number of open enrollment spots available, the boundary lines for enrollment, or the total number of students allowed in a certain grade. The first two propositions offered CdS 75 open enrollment slots or DV 40. These numbers would change yearly according to the schools’ capacity.

The third recommendation called for making no changes to the district’s open enrollment policies.

The boundary for Corona prevents students who live east of I-10 from enrolling. If the board were to choose the fourth option, this boundary would be lifted, making it possible for students in the Mountain Pointe boundary to enroll at CdS. Two more of the options would regulate the capacity of students in each grade level to 750 students or the number of students in each program level (regular education, special education, English Language Learners, Career in Technical

Education and Gifted).

The final two recommendations would create a “raffle” in which possible open-enrollment students would be randomly selected by the district to fill available slots.

After reviewing the proposition, the board decided to follow the final recommendation. According to the recently published Open Enrollment Application form, eighth-grade students and their siblings who currently live within the MtP boundaries east of the I-10 can complete an application to be “raffled.” These applications for the 2010-2011 school year will be accepted through Feb. 12, 2010.

The process to be entered into the “raffle” is quick and easy—fill out an open enrollment form, which can be picked up at Corona or at the TUHSD office and then turn the completed form in to the district office at 500 W. Guadalupe Rd before Feb. 1. Seventy-five randomly selected students will be allowed to attend Corona and will be notified by letter.

According to CdS administrator and registrar Holly Secor, there is no question as to whether Corona will be helped or hindered.

“We’re hoping for an increase in registration for next year,” Secor said. “It would give residents the opportunity to come to Corona.”

There is also some speculation regarding the number of teachers we will have next year. If all 75 students are accepted in the limited open enrollment program, Corona could expect to see some new teachers next year.

“Anytime you get more students, you get more teachers,” Secor said.

Both the board and the CdS administration agree that the decision to create this new limited open enrollment plan will make a big, positive difference for Corona.®

New jazz band program excites students

BY MARY KATE ECKLES Staff Writer

After school, hoards of students head toward their cars, busses and bikes to race home, except for a few dedicated musicians who head toward the band room. It’s not for a class, not for extra credit, not even for a club. They’re going to jazz band.

This is the first year jazz band has been offered as an extracurricular at Corona. There are four different bands; the two “big band” groups are made up of 20 kids who practice twice a week after school. The two other “combo” groups are made up of 12 kids and practice once a week before school. Some students have joined big band and combo.

“We’re trying to make it a class,” band director David Duplessis said.

Duplessis taught jazz band for four years at Skyline High School and now, in his first year at Corona, has introduced jazz to band class.

“Jazz band is my favorite thing to teach,” Duplessis said.

Duplessis held auditions last semester, in November, because “it will definitely be challenging, it’s the first year they’ve had a band director do jazz band, so it’s challenging,” Duplessis said. “but they’re having a lot of fun.”

“I joined because marching band was over and I wanted something fun to do,” freshman Jessica Bowman said.

Bowman is a trumpet player for the big band that practices on Mondays and Thursdays. In big band, students get to make up professional jazz musician nicknames for themselves.

In combo, “we learn how to solo, how to make it up as you go,” freshman Sarah Bjorklund said.

All the groups are learning a multitude of jazz styles like swing, Latin and funk rock, and they will be performing at gigs around the Tempe/ Chandler area.

“A couple different restaurants and businesses are interested,” Duplessis said.

The big band groups will be performing several famous jazz songs like “Fly Me to the Moon” by Frank Sinatra at the band concert on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.®

Comp Gov class takes State

BY STEPHANIE DAYTON Staff Writer

Students at Corona are offered many different choices for their history and government credit. A class some students are deciding to take is Competition Government. Competition Government is a class where you learn about government economics and you research the topics of your questions you’re asked about during the competition. The class is open for all seniors. However, students can’t just sign up for the class; students must try out.

Students who wish to be in the class are also given an application to apply for the class, and it must be signed by their history teacher. When all applications are in they are divided into groups to create an opening statement similar to the ones used in class. That following week the applicants are asked to present a topic with their units that were assigned.

Mr. Smith and current Competition Government students judge applying students.

“I love teaching it, it rejuvenates me every year,” Competition Government teacher, Tim Smith said, “they gain the same love I have for government.”

In the first quarter of the year students learn all about government in general. Second quarter students are finally divided into units, and being preparing for the district competition which always takes place in December. If students win or get wild carded they are advanced to State.

In the classes students learn how to professionally debate about different topics. The students who make it are given three questions. They are regarding to different topics of government including the Bill of Rights, philosophy and the Founding Fathers. Some other topics are founding of the constitution, voting, Federalism, jury trials, equal protection of rights and religion. Students find themselves researching their topics without being bored about it. Competition Government students enjoy learning things about their topics and they love participating.

As of Dec. 5 Corona Competition Government class team has a history of winning District. In the past Corona’s team has moved forward in the competition and receiving a wild card to move onto State. Their main competition is Dobson High School and Hamilton High School.

“It’s a great bonding experience for everybody involved and we all enjoy going to the competitions,” senior Tiffany Dayton said.

They spend time putting together lengthy speeches that they will later give in a competition. Students are put into groups called units; which include four to five people. The units are able to bond together and have a great learning experience.

“The more we practice as a unit the easier it is and the more fun it is,” senior Sagar Patwardhan said.®

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1. Senior Hailey Hayes 2. Senior Lauren McGraw 3. Senior Nicole Sanders 4. Senior Landon Paul 5. Senior Cora McHugh 6. Senior Matti Klatt 7. Senior Chase Wilde 8. Senior Laura Schwartz 9. Senior Max Leaf 10. Senior Brooke Allan

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BY NATHAN SAMUELS Staff Writer

According to the U.S. News and World Report, tattoos have become one of the top spending categories in the U.S. At least 15 percent of Americans, or 40 million people, have a tattoo. On the other hand, 16 percent of the 40 million people have gotten tattoo removals. There are around 15,000 studios in the U.S. with an estimate of one new studio each day.

Tattoos are created by injecting colored materials just beneath the first layer of the skin. This can cause pain to the person depending on the area, but for the most part it is nothing excruciating. Some of the first tattoos were found in Asia. Every tattoo is unique as they have different colors and designs. The price of a tattoo can range from the amount of time it takes to make, or the size and

9. design of it. Some tattoos are very representational and many different cultures have had tattoos.

In the U.S., a person must be 18 years of age to get a tattoo without an adult. A few kids at Corona have taken the liberty of getting a tattoo. Some students include seniors Hailey Hayes, Laura Schwartz, Lauren McGraw and Max Leaf.

Most of these students chose to get tattoos because they are special to them in a certain way. Hayes’ tattoo is in remembrance of her younger brother who passed away at a young age. The tattoo reads, “Love you forever.”

McGraw got a tattoo of the breast cancer ribbon.

“I got this tattoo because my grandmother died from breast cancer,” McGraw said. McGraw, her mom, three of her aunts, and her cousin got the tattoos on McGraw’s 17th birthday.

Schwartz is another senior who got a tattoo. Her de-

Piercings: the hole story

BY BRENNAH KILLBLAINE Staff Writer

Eyebrows, noses, cartilage, lips, bellybutton and other body parts where it is common to have a piercing has become more popular than the traditional earlobe piercings. There are many reasons these piercings have appeared, whether for rebellious reasons, influence of peers or just simply because one may like them.

“I thought they were cool, and I’ve always wanted them,” junior Bria Musella said.

Musella went to Club Tattoo to get her snake bites (two bottom lip piercings), one nose piercing and multiple ear piercings.

But these punctures aren’t just a girl thing anymore. Freshman Justin Frame, used to have his lip and ear pierced. Frame also went to Club Tattoo with parental permission. He got them because he thought they were “cool,” but he had to get rid of them because the piercings were against his old school’s dress code.

Some people don’t like such accessorized punctures. They could leave a bad impression.

“They just look weird and gross, something sticking through your skin,” freshman Olivia Farrell said.

She is not the only student with such opinions. There are others that do not like such accessories.

“It makes me not want to talk to them because I think they are scary,” freshman Alexis Doll said.

Arizona’s tattoo and piercing law requires minors to have parental permission. Violators of this law can be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. This means that a parlor that pierces a minor without a legal guardian present can receive the maximum punishment of up to $4,000 and/or up to a year of jail time.

However, some people have even done piercings themselves. A piercing gun can be bought online for about $30.

Club Tattoo, Claire’s or Icing perform such services for $10, not including the earrings they pierce you with.

Savannah Sears’ dad wouldn’t take her to get her snake bites, so she pierced herself.

“It did not hurt. I used a sterilized safety pin,” Sears said.

This can be dangerous though. It’s recommended by doctors to get this done professionally because it tends to be more sterile.

Other health issues include allergic reactions or possible STD’s from parlors that do not follow health rules.

Fashion changes all the time, so remember when piercings may be a trend at one moment, the next they could be passé the next.®

Photos by JOHN MAGANA and BAILEY WIEGAND

sign is the Giving Tree because her favorite book when she was young was “The Giving Tree,” by Shel Silverstien.

Her original idea was to get a tree. Her mom then suggested a page in the book and Schwartz thought it was a good idea.

“The sun is the only color and it is rather light so most people don’t know it’s there, but I do and it’s great,” Schwartz said.

Leaf got a tattoo on his 18th birthday. This tattoo is the character Max from “Where the Wild Things Are.” “It’s classic, It was my favorite book when I was a wee little lad, and I always enjoyed reading it,” Leaf said.

The few students who have tattoos all seem to have them for a special purpose.

Tattoos are close to permanent so when a person is considering a tattoo they should always remember that it will be there forever.®

Boys, Girls State changes lives

BY JESSICA HYDUKE Editor in Chief

“What do Jane Pauley, Bill Clinton, Michael Jordan, Tom Brokaw, Mark Wahlberg and Neil Armstrong have in common?”

This is the slogan for Boys and Girls State, which will take place this summer, June 6-12. The answer, by the way, is that all of the aforementioned celebrities once attended Boys or Girls State, leadership programs designed to teach future leaders.

“State gives participants the experience of living together as selfgoverning citizens with the privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship,” Assistant Principal and Activities Director Jim Bell said. “This learning experience helps educate young people about their duties as United States citizens and encourages their participation in the democratic process.”

During this week-long program, students will learn about the government by operating it.

“They (the students) establish a mythical 51st state patterned after Arizona, and elect their own state, county and city officers from the Governor on down,” the program’s site states. “They set up their legislature assemblies and city councils, introduce their own bills, organize their own courts and law enforcement agencies, and act as self-governing citizens for a week.”

This year, Girls State will be at University of Arizona and Boys State will be at Northern Arizona University, and participating students will live in the college dorms. There will be four delegates from Corona, two boys and two girls. Any interested students who are currently juniors can sign up in the guidance office by Feb. 19 for more information.

“Developing leadership skills, confidence and poise gives young people a lasting foundation for success in their personal and professional lives,” Bell said. ®

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CdS Sunrise • February 4, 2010

Top 10 movies: Sunrise Staff Picks Star Wars

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This movie impacted me, because my cousin lives in India and

Star Wars was the beginning of the special effects we all enjoy to see the terrible conditions that others live in really made me appretoday. It laid the groundwork for most of the movies on this list making ciate the American lifestyle. Not only that, but the plot was inspiring it the greatest of all time. and showed that the impossible really is possible. Plus, the soundtrack is

®Wade Hooke | Managing Editor amazing!

®Tatum Hartwig | News Editor

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From the score, the cast, the special effects and everything in between this movie screams epic. It is completely deserving of being in the top 10 movies of all time. It would be a crime for it to be left out.

®Kelsey Lawson |

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Into the Wild

The character of this movie helps to open your eyes and see that life is not all about things. He has countless endeavors that make lasting memories. Life is too short to be materialistic and adventures are what will last an entire lifetime.

®Stephen Kuluris |

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Fight Club

Not even going to lie: this movie made me cry. It was a great romantic film that showed me how short life can be and how amazing true love is.

®Alex Bernal | Online Sports Editor

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The first rule of Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club. The seond rule of Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club. Enough said.

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Dead Poets’ Society

Walk the Line

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It’s a classic. A pure classic.

This is by far Robin Williams’ most memorable film. It kind of reminds me of Animal House...The first time I had ever seen it was here at school and it has been the only movie I’ve watched and enjoyed on campus to this day.

®Luke Samuels | Sports Editor

Pearl Harbor

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Most of my family is involved in something military-related, whether they are a soldier, pilot, veteran, or simply a supporter and friend so I was very interested in seeing this movie. Since I first watched Pearl Harbor (whoah Ben Allfeck), I fell in love with it—the romance, the action, the history, and all. And Hans Zimmer... you're my hero.

®Kaitie Edel | Copy Editor

Music, love and Joaquin Phoenix as the Man in Black himself. Nothing else could compose a more perfect movie about Johnny Cash. ®Bree Purdy | Special Projects Editor

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Legally Blonde proves that if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything. The deeper message is that descrimination (in this case, against blondes) is wrong and unjustified. It also has the greatest courtroom scene ever!

®Sarah Dinell | Opinions Editor

Senior awarded $5,000 tuition scholarship at Fiesta Bowl LUKE SAMUELS Sports Editor

Early last month, senior Andrew Veatch was awarded the third place MILK scholarship at the Fiesta Bowl.

Veatch plans on attending the University of Arizona and using the money he was awarded to help pay Veatch for tuition.

“I have become very appreciative,” Veatch said. “It will be a huge help with my student loans and is going to help fill the

large hole in my wallet.”

The third place scholarship Veatch obtained was for a total of $5,000.

He, along with the many other finalists, were obligated to attend the Fiesta Bowl where the MILK foundation was awarding the scholarship at halftime.

The finalists were all unaware of who the winners would be up until their names were announced as they stood waiting on the field.

“It was an amazing experience and a little overwhelming,” Veatch said. “The best part was getting to watch the whole game from the sideline and going through the players tunnel.”

The process for applying for this particular scholarship began last year when

Veatch was instructed to send in a picture of himself with a milk mustache and a sentence explaining why he drank milk. He said:“I drink milk to keep me focused on what matters most.”

The rest of the application contained areas regarding student leadership, community service, grades, test scores, sports history and extracurricular activities.

After review, Veatch’s application made the cut and they contacted him informing him that he had advanced and was still being considered for the scholarship.

At this point, he was instructed to write more essays and submit them to help narrow down the applicants even further.

“In the end, I had written a total of three essays,” Veatch said. “The topics

were a reason on why I drank milk, a selfreference letter and a gratitude essay. It wasn’t too daunting of a task but writing a whole essay about milk was definitely a little challenging.”

Every year MILK gives out a total of 25 scholarships around the nation. First place receiving $10,000, second $7,500 and third $5,000.

The scholarship money goes directly toward helping the student with tuition and other schooling costs.

“I’m pretty excited to head off to school,” Veatch said. “Even though it’s going to be a pretty big change I know it will all work out all right. Especially now that I have five grand to start out with.”®

Life & Times • 7 When I write, there always has to be music playing in the background.

The music helps me block out any distractions. Music is my inspiration when I can’t find the right words to express what I’m thinking. This is why I create playlists of songs with relatable lyrics that provide the right mood for my writing. There are some songs that always end up on my playlists, no matter what I end up writing.

BY Kelsey Lawson | Life & Times Editor

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Just Breathe Pearl Jam

You Found Me The Fray

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Dare You to Move Switchfoot

Wake Up

Arcade Fire

Closer

Kings of Leon

Wish You Were Here Pink Floyd

Stay With You

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Mr. Corona Feature • 11

March of Dimes Presents...

The Mr. Corona Pageant

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hirteen contestants, thirteen talents, five judges and one title. Aztecs, it’s the Mr.

Corona pageant.

“The pageant is for the guys at Corona to compete in based on four parts: formal wear, talent, dance and a question-and-answer segment,” senior Annsley Niemann, a March of Dimes member, said.

The funds raised go toward prematurity awareness and prevention. Last year club members raised around $4,000, and this year they are hoping for $5,000.

The competition is being held on Feb. 6 in the James C. Love Auditorium at 7 p.m.

Admission is $5. ® RACHEL McKAY

Nate Samuels

Sumeet Patwardhan Freshman

Where do you like to shop?

Stores What are your views on world peace?

It’s good

Pablo De Leon

Michael Okada

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What is the talent you plan to showcase in the Pageant?

Tickling the ivories.

Favorite shoes?

Slippers

Preferred cologne?

London Gentleman (From Anchorman)

Do you believe in love at first sight?

No, but if it happens, I’ll get back to you.

Current fashion trend you hate?

Girls that tease their hair. It makes it look like hay; hay is for horses.

What are your views on world peace?

There will only be world peace when…

Sahil Bissessur Sophomore

Describe your perfect girl: She has to be pretty, have a good personality and the bros have to like her.

What are your views on world peace?

It owns!

Sean Mayall

Jason Landrum

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Sophomore

Perfect date?

Starts with a with a walk around the lake in Ahwatukee, walk to our reserved area to have an outdoor picnic amongst the 6:30 sunset of the spring season.

Romantically serve a dish of ice cream as the lights from surrounding houses glistens upon the lake.

What is the talent you plan to showcase in the Pageant?

Cuddling Do you have a fashion staple in your wardrobe?

Black people clothes/ athletic clothing

Matt Kwilosz Sophomore

Describe your perfect girl: My girlfriend, Sarah!

What are your views on world peace?

You can’t have world peace because evil will always exist.

Perfect date?

I just like the ladies.

Describe your perfect girl: Pretty. She has to sing and maybe dance, too. She has to be nice and make me laugh. Have you met Cecilia Iole?

What do you usually do to your hair?

Afro and it’s a secret.

What is the talent you plan to showcase in the Pageant?

Rapping and playing chess

Describe your perfect girl: Thirty, flirty and thriving! I prefer my women to be older with more cash to spend on me…

Do you believe in love at first sight?

Yes, all the ladies melt when I give them a wink.

Describe your perfect girl: Positive attitude, happy to see me, makes me happy, good with kids and has a killer bod!

Senior

Senior

Senior

Senior

Kyle Homewood

Tyler Harris

Kevin Thomas

Jeff Bell

What’s your hidden talent?

Jumping on a pogo-stick.

Jeff Smith Sophomore

What do you usually do to your hair?

Flip it to the side and let it work its magic.

Describe your perfect girl: Blonde hair, blue eyes, physically fit, cute and a sense of humor.

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CdS Sunrise • February 4, 2010

Corona senior performs in Capital One Bowl game Halftime show

BY KELSEY LAWSON Life & Times Editor

The various football bowl games over winter break provided students with some much needed excitement and thrill during the holidays. But for senior color guard member Kelsey Klass, the Capital One Bowl game featuring Penn State vs. LSU was the opportunity of a lifetime.

Klass is a member of the Corona color guard and performs on a team outside of school. She was teaching at Klass a color guard summer camp in California in July when her coach, Peter Gomez, who has been coaching her since her freshman year, informed her about the All-American Halftime Show.

The show was put on by Entertainment Special Productions (ESP) and consisted of cheerleaders, dancers and flag twirlers from around the country. Most girls who performed in the show auditioned or were invited to attend by judges and directors.

“I invited Kelsey to the Halftime show because of her great dedication and loyalty to the color guard,” Gomez said.

The girls invited ranged from 13 to 22 years old, but Klass did not meet anyone there over 18. Most of the girls were in high school like her.

“Most of the girls were from very small towns and high schools with 400 people,” Klass said. “It was cool to be able to compare our everyday lives.”

On Dec. 28, Klass left for sunny Orlando, Flor., alone.

Only performers 16 and younger had to attend with a chaperone.

“I had to make friends fast because it’s no fun to go to a theme park by yourself or be by yourself in general,” Klass said.

The group only had one full day of practice their performance before the show, but that didn’t affect Klass.

“The coaches went over it (the routine) slowly so it went smoothly,” Klass said. “It wasn’t as bad as I thought.”

While in Orlando, the performers got to go to Disney World and Universal Studios in addition to attending the football game.

“I actually met one of the LSU football players at Disney World. It was a dominant LSU-fan based game, so there were a lot of LSU fans at the theme park. I happened to yell, ‘Penn State!’ as these very large guys with LSU colors were walking by,” Klass said. “A couple of minutes later I went up to them and started talking and they ended up being players for LSU. It was a very odd encounter but it was cool to meet them before the game.”

By halftime on Jan. 1, however, when the performers took the field for their five-minute show, the sunshine was long gone. It had been raining all day and the temperature had been dropping.

Course alternatives available for Corona students

BY TONY VALDERRAMA Staff Writer

There are many avenues a student can use to learn outside of Corona’s walls while still getting credits. There are four routes one can take: summer school, online classes, night school and Saturday school.

Each option costs $135 per half credit. Tempe Union Online Learning (TUOL) only charges students if they already have a full schedule.

“They’re (online, summer school, saturday school, and night school) all used,” said Co-Head Counselor Debbie Moore. “They’re all very beneficial; it just depends on the student. It’s up to kids and their learning rate. Online requires a lot of the student’s selfdiscipline, where as night school and Saturday school require seat time at a designated time every week.”

Night school and summer school are both held at Compadre High School. Night school is from 4:45 PM to 8:30 PM Mondays through Thursdays, but only sophomores, juniors and seniors can attend. For Summer 2010, summer school will be held at both Corona del Sol High School and Tempe High School. Saturday school is held at Marcos de Niza High School .

In order to secure a spot in any of these schools, students should act with a definite sense of urgency.

“Saturday school always fills up (with students) and night school fills up pretty quickly as well,” Moore said.

All of these options provide a better chance for students to learn to the best of their abilities. Each method allows for a different learning experience.

Since night school is four hours for each day, it gives students a chance to go slow and work at their own pace, giving them the best chance to succeed if they are a slow worker.

If they work better by themselves and are able to use their time wisely, then online can be a piece of cake.

“I’ve taken three online classes (AP Art History, Humanities, AP Physics B, Linear Algebra) and two summer school classes (Health and Physical Education),” said Corona del Sol senior Achyut Patil. “Online is easier [to me] because you can work at your own pace, so you can create your own schedule and not be tied up by meeting for a class.

The [summer school] classes finish quickly and keep you sharp over summer. Overall, I prefer online.”

There is also a Credit Recovery System that is an extension of TUOL. It allows students who have failed a class the ability to retake it online. ®

“I was more focused on not falling in the mud or freezing to death,” Klass said. “In the end, I was not as nervous as I am for a regular high school halftime show.”

Although Klass might not have been as nervous as usual, she was certainly as focused.

“When I performed there wasn’t much going through my head,” Klass said. “I just told myself to keep smiling because someone is always looking.”

Klass has returned home with a better perspective having taken part in the halftime show.

“It was amazing performing for so many people in one stadium,” Klass said. “This showed me that if a large amount of people put their minds to it, they can do anything with just one day’s practice and I learned to take responsibility for myself.”

Klass now has more incentive to reach her goal of being a part of a college guard team.

“I want to do color guard in the future. I am planning on going to ASU and hopefully I will make the team there,” Klass said.

Gomez also sees potential in Kelsey for her to reach those goals.

“Kelsey has the talent ad skill to perform with many independent color guards such as the Blue Devils and Santa Clara Vanguard, as well as many world class organizations,” Gomez said. “Kelsey demonstrates the epitome of the kind of student who has what it takes for a bright and successful future.” ®

Senior’s lifelong dream is to become a US Marine

BY KAITIE EDEL Copy Editor

Corona students have many different plans for what they are going to do once they graduate from high school. Some are planning to study to become a doctor, lawyer, engineer, or one of the many other Hendricks common careers.

But for senior Jared Hendricks, these common careers don’t answer his calling.

“I’ve been wanting to be a marine since I was little,” Hendricks said. “My dad was a marine, my uncle, both grandpas and my cousin, too.”

Although his family was Hendricks’ inspiration to take this challenging route, it isn’t the only reason he is determined to become a marine.

“I have friends that tell me that I won’t make it, that I don’t have the strength,” he said. “It makes me want to do it more.”

Hendricks’ family also pushes him to go for his dream.

“My family supports me,” he said. “My mom hopes I will join and thinks that I’ll regret it if I don’t.”

Hendricks began his training on Jan. 20. The training consisted of stretching,

conditioning, and overall strength training. Although it’s a lot of work, Hendricks believes that it will all pay off in the end.

“I hope to have a career being in the Marines,” Hendricks said.

He also hopes to work at the Arizona State University marine reserve base, where his dream of becoming a marine could become a reality. ®

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February 4, 2010 • CdS Sunrise

TEXTING:

The pros, the cons,

everything in between and teaching their parents to do it, even grandparents and so on,” junior Stephen Shieh said. “It’s our generation; parents want to be able to keep in contact with their kids.”

Sheih’s idea is supported by the fact More and more people are buying into that growth in the texting this quick way of communication. market is increasing 85 percent of Americans own “When the most by those a cell phone, therefore who are 45 and 120 students were threatening society’s older. emotional connection surveyed at Corona, 91 Another to each other . In 2008, said that they would rather possibility is 15 million more people the marketing text someone than talk to became cell phone done by users. Surprising, because them on the phone.” cell phone it seemed like in 2007 companies. everybody had a cell phone. And, Companies are to think that cell phones only came out providing things like special off ers and about 20 years ago.

According to the Wireless Association, unlimited texting and family plans, which one trillion texts were sent in the United are all reeling in the public. And, currently States in 2008. That’s about triple how basic family plans on all networks run only many were sent in 2007. The average $70 or less.

Another reason is that people, and number of texts sent in one day at the end especially teenagers, are more willing to of 2008 was 80 per person, double what say things over text message as opposed it was in 2007. And, the amount of phone to in person. calls and how long they are has steeply CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

The Facts

declined. In 2007 the average phone call was over three minutes. The average phone call currently is only two minutes and 27 seconds, but people will text each Junior Pablo De Leon agreed to turn other for hours on end. his cell phone off and remain signed out Texting might be becoming more from Facebook for 24 hours to see how life popular because it’s faster, easier, and would be without the technology. more convenient. Or, it could be because After the 24 hours was up and the people of this generation are essentially phone was turned back on, De Leon hiding behind the keyboard by saying described how he felt, “I felt naked from their emotions through text message. the waist down, like in my legs where Doing so is less embarrassing and avoids my phone usually is. I would reach in my confrontation, something many people are pocket and wouldn’t be there,” De Leon afraid of. Although when texting, you’re said. “A piece of me was missing.” only supplied room for In the time that his phone was 160 characters, “The not in use, he received 17 text and sometimes messages, five missed calls average number of required three voice mails. texts sent in one day at the and“It to type on would be hard to inconvenient end of 2008 was 80 per per- live without my phone. keyboards, But, I would get used to son, double what it was many people it,” De Leon said. “It would still prefer to do in 2007.” be really hard to communicate that than call. When with friends. Texting helps you keep in 120 students were surveyed touch with people.” at Corona, 91 said that they would rather text someone than talk to them on the phone.

The average teenager sends a lot more texts than those who are between 18 and Senior Cameron Dougherty and 24 years old. The teenager sends almost sophomore Irene Bringas have been a a 1,000 more texts a month than a young couple for 15 months and they think adult. texting is a good thing and helpful to their relationship.

“We don’t really have conversations over text. It just keeps us in contact. We There are lots of explanations for why would much rather talk on the phone,” texting is increasing at such a high rate Dougherty said.

What Bringas explains, could be and becoming the preference for social another example of how texting is helping interaction. people communicate their emotions “Kids are texting more and more,

Phoneless

Relationships

Losing Touch

electronically rather than verbally.

“If we’re arguing we’ll text, because “38 out of 50 if we talk on the phone it just makes us angrier.” Bringas explained.

Corona students that were In high school students surveyed said they have had eibreaking up is a regular thing. ther had an argument or misBut, what about doing s o via text message? understanding over text This again points out how people messages.” want to deal with difficult situations through texting, because they find it easier than doing so in person.

Senior Trevon Dawson said, “I feel There are many down sides to frequently less awkward or bad (breaking up with someone over text). I feel like what if texting. Health risks, misinterpretations they start crying, I’ll get guilted into and unsociable interaction are just a few.

When texting about an issue or not doing it after all.”

A sophomore student who prefers something serious, words can come off to not be identified, claims that when cold and impersonal, and possibly sends she broke up with her boyfriend over the wrong idea. 38 out of 50 Corona text message, it was simply because she students that were surveyed said they have had either had an argument or didn’t have the guts.

She went on to explain, “I felt really misunderstanding over text messages.

“People can misinterpret the meaning bad afterward. I was too chicken to do it in person though.” She continues, “I of texts,” senior Tiffany Dayton said.

Courtney agrees that texting can be wouldn’t do it again, just out of respect. I was in seventh grade, so I’ve matured a lot confusing.

“When texting it’s hard to pick up on since then.” sarcasm and things are taken the wrong way a lot,” she said.

Guidance counselor Dawn Milovich explains how texting can impact your There have been several test runs in health. different cities, in attempts to set up a “Texting is cutting down on students’ system for citizens to be able to text their sleep time,” Milovich said. “You (students) emergencies to 911. This system, already won’t talk on the phone at 1 a.m., but takes place in one county in Iowa. But, is it students will be up and texting.” really that much better than calling? First Excessive texting could possibly lead to off, it only currently works on T-Mobile, anxiety, school issues, failing grades and making it useless to those who have lack of sleep.

Lastly, text messages aren’t another carrier. very secretive.

Anyone can grab a phone Secondly, in Black Hawk County if you and look at a text you’ve sent, which can text 911, you will get an automatic response lead to social problems. asking for a ZIP code since text messages “Don’t send a message in a text you don’t have the location information that a wouldn’t be comfortable saying in front of call does. It is clearly faster to tell someone your mom, ” Officer John Evans said. your ZIP code, rather than text it and wait for it to send.

And lastly, if the automatic system is having any kind of trouble, it will simply There is a web site, www.giveitaponder. text you back advising you to call 911. In that case, all that time was wasted texting com, dedicated to making teenagers in the first place.Maybe someday the aware of text messages they send. The technology will be there to support this website shows comedic advertisements to make people aware to not send idea, but at this point you’re dangerous or crude text much better off calling for messages. The website an emergency. “ ‘Mythbusters’ also explains what confirmed through different kinds of experiments that driving mobile harassments while on the phone is just there are, and what to do about it. as bad as driving while Another problem Companies are that’s becoming more intoxicated.” figuring out more ways and more prevalent in to sell items and services society is the issue of texting through your phone. It’s now possible to order products, be a part of while behind the wheel. Although Arizona contests, get banking information, vote has some of the best roads in the country, for American Idol, and even get quick and we have some of the worst drivers. The accurate answers from services like KGB largest percent of drivers that get into car accidents are teenagers. It’s a hard task to and Cha Cha. Another bright side to text messaging keep your mind on both the road and your is how fast it is. People often get immediate conversation. You might look at things around you, but not necessarily process responses.

And, if the person fails to text back, the information.

In June of 2005, the popular show they’ll receive the text when they next confirmed through look at their phone. It’s much less time “Mythbusters” consuming to send a quick note than to experiments that driving while on the phone is just as bad as driving while leave a voicemail.

“You can talk to acquaintances or intoxicated.

Lastly, know the law. It’s illegal to text people you don’t know very well, because you wouldn’t call them just to talk; that while driving anywhere in the state of would just be awkward,” sophomore Arizona. Whether to ban talking on the phone while driving is often debated. But, Nicole Courtney said.

“Pretending to Text in Awkward as of right now, bus drivers and anyone Situations” is group on Facebook, with driving in Phoenix are allowed to use cell over three million members supporting phones while driving.

With the overwhelming conversion to it.

Students in other parts of the country texting, it can be concluded that it is both are using their cell phones to help their useful in many ways but almost equally education. Teachers allow them to take unhealthy and problematic. But, knowing a picture of the board, for later studying. beneficial ways to use it and what to be They even text their teachers with aware of are the keys to enjoying the new technology. questions on the lesson.

The Down Side

Texting to 911

The Risks

The Benefits

12 • Opinions

CdS Sunrise • February 4, 2010

Distorting your character

I know the heart of life is good

BY BREE PURDY Special Projects Editor

BY JANAE MARI Editor in Chief

As high school students, we’re all prone to bad days. It seems like high school is just so dramatic-- and although I contribute to the drama myself, there’s always one thing that can make me feel better: a song.

I’m the kind of person who gets worried very quickly and soon after I become mildly depressed. I’m also the sort of person who dwells on things and lives in the past. So trying to get over things is really hard for me, because I’m constantly reliving things and focusing on the what-if.

This past year was probably my most traumatic. I lost touch with who I am because of the perception other people have of me. It seemed like everyday just got worse and worse and I was in this pit of darkness. My friends were always there for me, but I never really appreciated them. I believed they had no idea of how I was feeling and I wouldn’t listen to them.

While lurking on Facebook I came across one of my best friend’s page. My oldest friend from Wisconsin, Maddy, had this quote on her Facebook wall. I had seen it there before, but when I saw it this time I felt like it had hit me in the gut. The quote read “But I know the heart of life is good,” and although I may have snickered and made a lot of sarcastic remarks to it, I decided to Google it.

The first thing that popped up was a song by John Mayer. I decided to give it a listen and although it sounded a bit country, a sound I am not a fan of, I liked it. Each line just felt so honest and real. It touched on the fact that life is full of pain, love and fear but ultimately the heart of life is good.

It also said that your friends would “defend the silver lining,” meaning your friends will always look on the bright side, even when you feel like there isn’t one. At that point I started tearing up. I felt so selfish for not appreciating all I had in my life and only focusing on the negative.

It’s easy to concentrate on how bad your life might be and pity yourself, but by doing that you ignore all the things in your life that enhance it.

It’s really weird to even believe this but that song changed my outlook on life. Though I still have bad days, I try to concentrate on how blessed I am. There are some people who will take advantage of you and hurt your feelings.

There are times when you feel like you can’t do anything right. But you have to remember that despite these bad days and unfortunate events, the heart of life is good.®

I often hear from people that they used to be afraid to speak to me, that they used to be intimidated by me based solely on my appearance. All throughout middle school and my first two years of high school, it always seemed as if teachers would immediately judge and make a hasty generalization about me on the first day. They would wonder why this girl with the black raccoon eyeliner, tight pants and rainbow colored band shirts with choppy hair would be walking into their honors classes. I’m sure most teachers will deny this, but there would always be this skeptical look in their eyes as I took a seat in their class. People would question my level of intelligence, assuming someone who looked like me couldn’t excel in school, that my priorities were elsewhere. Sure, I almost always proved their preconceived notions wrong, but that doesn’t mean that it still didn’t offend me, that their stereotypes of me didn’t sting a little and cause me to question a lot of things.

As my junior year began, I felt the need to be taken seriously for once in my life. When the school year started I came

back much more subdued than the previous year.

The heavy, dark makeup was gone, replaced with light eyeliner and studious glasses. My hair was no longer teased and poufy, but a little less outrageous.

The color of my apparel dropped a few shades along with the insanity of my outfits. I distorted myself to become more acceptable to the average high school student, so I could finally be considered seriously academically.

The ironic part is that it worked. Teachers took me much more seriously, as did employers. I apparently became more approachable to my peers, considering those who claim they used to be “intimidated” by me now became close friends.

I received less odd looks in the hallways, and so I’ve been told, I was then labeled as this untouchable “smart girl.”

But despite all of this, I did truly distort myself. Sure, it did benefit me in the end, but that doesn’t mean it was right. I sacrificed certain aspects of my character to become socially acceptable by my peers and to be considered seriously by others.

I’m not really sure whether I am proud of the decision I made to abandon those

aspects of myself, but as of now, it seems positive. But who knows how things would have turned out if I had not. In a perfect world, there shouldn’t really be a need to change myself to be considered a serious candidate, to sacrifice my self-expression and essentially my personality. There really shouldn’t be a need to change myself so I would be able to make it professionally.

But the pathetic truth is that this is the way the world is. It seems as if we must give in to fit in.®

Classes that change our lives

BY ALEX BERNAL Online Sports Editor

Although Corona is facing many challenges with the class size, there are a few courses that could use more students.

One of the classes I have had a great time in was journalism. This class has had a huge impact on my life, and has persuaded me to continue my love to write and take photos in college.

Although there is a lot of work to be done in this class, we also have learned to have a great time. Besides writing for the

newspaper and our online publication, cdssunrise.com, I take photos for many of Corona’s sports games, which I am able to get into for free due to being a member of the press.

When we’re not working, we have lots of parties and have a lot of competitions with yearbook and [cdstv]. We have a competition named SHFT (Super Happy Fun Time), where we compete for first place to see who really is the best journalism/ communication class at Corona. We also have heart attacks with the other classes, where we will run into a classroom at start throwing soft heart-shaped balls at the students.

A really fun part of this class was when I was able to visit Washington, D.C. while attending a journalism convention there. I was able to see President Barack

Obama within a few yards at the laying of the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider.

We also will hang out every once in awhile and go bowling as a class, or simply just hang out after school and work on the paper.

The main reason I took this class was because of the teacher, Kris Urban. She has been a very important person in my life, and I am able to talk to her about anything.

She’s a great person, who knows what she is teaching about.

This class has been very inspirational to me, and it’s the one class that I love to walk through the door everyday. Everyone in this class is really fun to be around and hang out with. All of our editors a really great, and our two editors in chiefs are amazing this year.®

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February 4, 2010 • CdS Sunrise

Making the move from Mountain View to Corona del Sol

you from (Mesa)? What school did you go to (Mountain View)? Why did you move here (Mom wanted to be closer to her sister, and poor economy)? The list goes on and on. My teachers would make a grand production of my arrival or display some embarrassing welCHANEL ALVIS coming to their class. My plan to stay Staff Writer low failed, miserably.

After an intimidating and uncomMoving is never easy. It’s not just a fortable morning, lunch came along. I new house and address and never ending looked over the crowded cafeteria. Evboxes to pack and then unpack. There’s a erything was different, except for the new school as well; and with a new school aroma of high school lunch food. That comes new teachers, new faces, and new smell would be the same no matter friends. where I went. It I’ve attended Corona del Sol high was that school for a short time and so smell “It was that smell that far it’s completely different from what I am used to. sent a wave of emotion through that sent My first day at Corona was my body, and a flood of a like stepping onto a strange wave memories...” planet. Everything was alien to of emotion me. Unfamiliar faces passed me in through my body, and a the halls as I tried desperately not to get flood of memories of sitting with old lost. Walking in late on the first day isn’t a friends at lunch into my mind. I was good first impression. Therefore, I walked deeply missing my old school and around with a map and my schedule in my friends.

I had everything figured out hand at all times to prevent getting lost over there.

I knew my school and I and ultimately embarrassing myself. didn’t have to worry about getting Unfortunately, being in my position, I didn’t get a choice whether I was going lost. I knew my teachers, I had friends to be in the spotlight or not. Word got out to walk and talk with to class, I knew and everyone knew I who I would be sitting with at lunch was the and I was comfortable there. At Coron e w na, I was put into awkward situations “Word got out and I was all alone. At least, it felt that and everyone knew I ko i nd way.

I had my cousin to sit by which was the new kid on the t h e helped.

She introduced me to all her block. block.” friends and, like everyone else, they Dozens asked the same questions. of eyes followed me Then, something wonderful hapwherever I went. They all had the same pened.

They included me in their puzzled expression, as if they were trying group.

They talked to me and made to remember me from somewhere. In each me feel like I belonged there.

I didn’t feel class I was asked the same questions at least awkward and I didn’t feel like new kid 72 times by countless numbers of people. anymore.

I was just another one of their What’s your name (Chanel)? Where are friends. I left lunch smiling and thinking,

maybe Corona isn’t that bad after all.

At the end of the day, I was more confident than at the beginning. I met new people and made new friends. There were

so many new and nerve-wracking experiences that I didn’t expect. Some good and some bad, but who ever said moving was easy?®

TV show review of the new year KELSEY LAWSON Life & Times Editor

It’s finally February, which means the TV shows that hibernated for the winter are finally waking up. The mid-season is back in swing for numerous fan favorite shows, as well as the season premieres of others. Here is a daily guide to the shows worth watching and why: Monday nights are chalk full of dramas. On Fox, House is on at 7. This is a great show to watch if you’re stuck in a TV rut with the same boring old doctor stories. Plus, Hugh Laurie (House) fakes an American accent for an entire hour.

That’s enough entertainment in itself.

After House, the action-packed series 24 returns for its eighth season. Be warned: once you start watching, you will never get that ticking noise out of your head.

Over on NBC, Chuck airs at 7. Whereas

Chuck might not be as popular among the masses, it must have a dedicated fan base to return from almost being sent to the TV graveyard.

Tuesday nights are not nearly as barren as Mondays for great TV. Fox once again leads the lineup with American Idol at 7. Ellen DeGeneres adds her spunky presence to the judging table to replace Paula Abdul’s departure. I might consider watching AI now just for Ellen. Keyword ‘might.’

Finally, the much-anticipated season six of Lost is on ABC at 8. The final season began with a bang with a three-hour extravaganza starting with a recap and a two-part premiere. After waiting since last season’s premiere in May, fans will finally get answers to their biggest questions: what do the numbers mean? Who is the “Man in Black”? Who will Kate end up with? Is it all just in Hurley’s mind?

Returning on March 30, ABC brings back V for the remainder of its first season.

This alien invasion show is definitely worth watching with its various twists and turns.

Plus, the promos feature the band Muse’s new song “Uprising.” If that’s not enough incentive to watch, maybe former Lost star

Elizabeth Mitchell in the leading role is.

Returning on April 13 is Fox’s new hit comedy/drama/musical Golden Globe winning show Glee. Before the show won the Golden Globe for Best TV Series in a Musical/Comedy, it would have been a challenge for the Glee club from William McKinley High to score in the Tuesday night ratings against other big time fan filled shows such as Lost and American Idol. But now that it has upset at the Globes, it is a valid competitor.

By Wednesday TV watchers are in dire need of some refreshing comedy. We get exactly that with ABC’s freshman series Modern Family. This comedy stands out amongst its contenders with its relatable characters with down-to-earth family problems. Other favorite TV comedies have characters with ridiculous tendencies (cough, Michael Scott, cough) making them harder to sit through. Modern Family, however, has fresh characters you’ll be cheering for throughout.

Not only are Wednesday nights full of laughs but Thursdays are as well. On NBC there is a full two-hours of comedy, starting off with Community at 7 followed

by Parks and Recreation, The Office and

30 Rock. The funniest of the four has to be 30 Rock. Every episode never fails to bring laughs after laughs.

Also worth watching is Community, the freshman comedy about the pathetic yet accurate lives of community college students.

Also on Thursday nights are plenty of dramas. Fox starts their nights with Bones at 7 and Fringe at 8. Fringe happens to be one of the most underrated and underappreciated shows on air. Another brilliant JJ Abrams creation, Fringe is about a team of scientists and FBI agents who deal with fringe science- that is, bizarre science such as teleportation and alternate realities. Actor John Noble, who plays a scientist who has been released from a mental institution, is brilliant in his role and even provides some laughs. Give that man an Emmy nomination, please.

On the weekends, since there were so many shows worth watching all on at the same time during the week, watch some shows you might have missed earlier on.

Shows such as Lost and Fringe are better to watch on the weekends (or for a second time) to catch something you might have missed the first time. ®

14 • Sports

CdS Sunrise • February 4, 2010

Spring sports previews:

Preparing for a new baseball season

BY WADE HOOKE Managing Editor

The Aztec baseball team is back to practicing in 2010 with the annual “Aztec Baseball Academy” training camp.

Every year the Corona baseball program holds a camp in order to get the teams ready and raise money for the season. The players pay $200 for the camp, which is held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

“The camp is helpful,” senior Andy Nist said. “It allows us to be at the top of our game through the season.”

The team had great success last year, bringing home

the 5A-D1 State Championship. The coaches hope this experience will give the team something to strive for.

“Hopefully, (last year’s success will) instill confidence in those players that were fortunate enough to be a part of it and motivate the younger players to strive for a state championship,” head coach Dave Webb said.

Although the team was so successful last season, there are still things to be improved upon. One of the main goals of the new season is to have a better defense.

“Our defense was shaky at times last year,” Nist said.

“But with some hard work I’m sure we can make it a strong point.”

The new region will present new challenges for the Aztecs.

“Everyone in our new region (will be tough),” Webb said. “Especially Gilbert, Mesquite and Highland.”

Another change will be the players on the team. A vast majority of the 2009 team were seniors leaving many openings for new young players to step into a big role.

“We lost a lot of seniors,” senior Greg Ryan said, “but we still have a bunch of younger guys ready to step up.”

Although there seem to be many changes to the team this year, one thing stays the same: the goal.

“As always, our goal is to win it all,” Webb said. ®

JANAE MARI

The Aztec baseball team practices at the pre-season camp. The camp is used to get all the players planning on trying out for the team prepared for the season.

Riding the bus.

No fare.

We all know riding the bus instead of driving is better for the environment. That alone should make it worth it, right? But did you know that in Tempe, people between the ages of 6-18 can ride the bus and light rail for free with the Tempe Youth Transit Pass?* That makes it even more worth it. And if all your friends ride with you then it’s really, really more worth it. If this keeps up, we could be hearing: Driving? No fair.

Get your free transit pass when you stop by the Tempe Transit Store at 200 E. Fifth St. with your parents. To find bus routes, bikeways and light rail stops all around Tempe, visit tempe.gov/tim or call (480) 858-2350. *Must be a Tempe resident to qualify.

bus · bike · walk · rail

JANAE MARI

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February 4, 2010 • CdS Sunrise

Spring sports previews cont.

Boy’s volleyball has great potential

BY SARAH DINELL Opinions Editor Varsity boys volleyball is off to a great start, with a promising team of mostly returning players.

Senior varsity player Gavin Haws believes the team will do well this year.

“We’ll be pretty good, we have a lot of returning seniors this year,” Haws said. “We have high expectations.”

Last year’s team had only five seniors, with the remaining ten spots made up of underclassmen. The team’s inexperience showed at times, as the team finished the season last year with a 9-8 record.

They played in several tournaments including the Brophy Invitational, where they won 8th place. However, the team is also looking forward to quality performances from the JV players that will move up.

This year’s season, including tryouts and practices, begins in February with the first tournament beginning in March. The team faces a competitive schedule, including facing Mountain Pointe High School and Desert Vista High School, both recent Class 5A , Division I state champions.

Junior Peter Rueckle has been playing volleyball at Corona for three years and is enjoying it very much.

However, because the available varsity spots are so few,

many of the players have to join club teams to keep their skills up.

“I had to play club ball if I wanted to play for Corona, because it’s pretty competitive,” Rueckle said.

The coach, Brynne Evans, is heading into her third of coaching boys volleyball at Corona.

“She’s a good coach,” Haws said. “She knows what she’s doing.”

Both Haws and Reuckle are excited and confident about the upcoming volleyball season.

“It’s fun and we have a good team,” Haws said. “I enjoy playing volleyball.” ®

Softball season is warming up

BY WADE HOOKE Managing Editor

The spring sports season is getting closer and closer and the Lady Aztec softball team is preparing for its season.

Many Corona sports programs have preseason camps and training sessions. The softball team has a similar approach, however many players choose not to participate in these practices.

“Mostly all of the players on the varsity

team play club softball,” senior Madison Edwards said. “So the majority of the players are playing right up to when school ball starts.”

The Aztecs had a successful regular season in 2009 but made an early exit in the state playoffs.

“Last season went well,” Edwards said.

“We didn’t go very far in state though so it didn’t go as well as we would have liked.”

Offensive woes were a key factor in the games the team lost in 2009 and a focal point

for the upcoming season.

“One of our struggles last year was our offensive game,” Edwards said. “I think that will be one of our main focuses to improve our team.”

While the players are thinking about their offensive play, head coach Jeep Ray is emphasizing a stronger sense of unity within the team.

“We need to play as one unit,” Ray said.

“Team, team, team.”

Tough games will be all over the Aztec’s

schedule, especially in region play. The new region has brought some new challenges.

“There are no easy games,” Ray said. “(Our toughest competition in) the region will be Basha and Mountain View.”

With such a rigorous schedule to face, the team will take the season one game at a time. However, their sights are set high on a goal that is well into the future season.

“Our goal would be to take state and perform at our best in every game,” Edwards said. ®

BRYNN JONES

The softball team practices throwing and batting drills at an after school pre-softball camp. The softball team also has a winter training camp where any player, especially unexperienced students, can not only learn the basics of softball but also brush up on their skills.

Iowa State uses Corona’s field for practice

BY BRYAN ABDALLAH Staff Writer Over the holiday break, while most students were away, the Corona campus was busy finding ways to impact the area. Just because there is a break from school doesn’t mean another valuable assets couldn’t still be used: our fields.

The Iowa State Cyclones took advantage of the opportunity and used Corona to practice for their game in the Insight Bowl against Minnesota, which they won 14-13.

However, the Insight Bowl also gave back by seeding our fields and providing Corona with sports equipment. Unfortunately, in order for this to happen sacrifices had to be

made with winter sports.

With Iowa State at Corona, the boys and girls soccer team were moved to an off-site location, the Tempe Sports Complex. They also played some of their “home” games at this location. This inconvienance made many coaches upset and confused about the descion to move locations, but the team wanted to try to not focus on it too much and instead concentate on practicing and playing their best.

It came as a “disappointment” to boy’s soccer coach Dan Salas, who said, “I can only worry about things I can control as coach. I just want my players to focus on this season, and put it behind them. ” The common belief was that someone in the front of-

fice would have had the final say on this matter of letting the Cyclones use their field over winter break. This rumor proved to be untrue.

Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Dan Nero said, “It’s a district decision and I didn’t know much about the details, but a choice had to be made and we have to live with the consequences, but to me the first priority is the students that’s why I come to work everyday”.

The underlining fact of the matter is that a choice was made, and like always it has many positive and negative effects on different people. Let’s just hope the right choice was made after all so further controversies can be avoided in the future. ®

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CdS Sunrise • February 4, 2010

Amy Foster trains for Ironman

BY STEPHEN KULURIS Online Editor

Many people have impressive dreams that they hope to accomplish, and for senior Amy Foster, that goal is completing the Ironman Arizona on Nov. 21, 2010.

This race features a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike followed by a 26.2 mile run.

The race can be very unpredictable, as fatigue takes over many throughout the day forcing them to slow down or drop out of the race.

This is considered by many people to be a very humbling experience as it brings out the best and the worst in people during the day.

The race can take up to 16 hours 59 min and 59 seconds for the last finishers to come in. Foster however hopes to cross the finish line well before midnight that night.

“I haven’t thought about goal times yet but it would be fun to finish before 14 hours,” Foster said.

The minimum age needed to compete in the Ironman is 18, and Foster will be just that as race day rolls around.

Foster started triathlons when she was in third grade at the age of 8, and has had this dream for a long time.

“She has talked about this for quite sometime,” Amy’s dad John Foster said.

Both of Amy Foster’s parents have done an Ironman, which probably influenced

her choice for doing the Ironman.

The Ironman doesn’t start on race day, but rather months in advance for training.

It becomes very time consuming as training days get longer and longer. John Foster is writing up training schedules, which she is following.

“He use to be a sponsored sprint triathlete and has done two Ironmans, so he has written up a training plan for me,” Amy Foster said.

She wants to make sure she can run a marathon as her first training goal. She plans on doing this before summer but has not yet picked one to do. She is then going to start her bike and swim training over summer.

Although training for the Ironman can be quite demanding, Amy Foster is not letting it take away from being in high school, thinking about college or from mission trips for church.

“For this year she is committed to it but nothing is placed on hold,” John Foster said.

The coming year is going to be filled with plenty of demanding workouts, but Amy Foster’s focus is on the ultimate goal.

“The goal in itself is not about the time, but just finishing is the real accomplishment,” Amy Foster said. “But it’s going to be a lot of fun and I’m looking forward to it.”®

Above: Foster with her younger brother. Below: Foster competing in a marathon.

Photos Courtesy of AMY FOSTER

Benson, Cartwright both sign in-state

BY TONY VALDERRAMA Staff Writer

Corona senior linebacker Kyle Benson got offers from a number of Divison-1 football programs. Oregon, BYU, Utah, Colorado, Colorado State, Arizona and New Mexico State were all contenders.

Out of all of these schools, Benson couldn’t resist the offer closest to home, accepting a full-ride to the University of Arizona on a football scholarship.

Benson is currently recovering from an ACL tear, which is expected to keep him out of action for the next six months.

However, Benson is reportedly ahead of schedule and could be ready within five months.

But once he’s healthy, he’s looking to make an immediate impact. “(I might be able to start) depending on how fast my injury heals, how fast I can learn their system and how quickly I can pick things up,” Benson said.

UofA gives him some convenience of being fairly close to home, but that wasn’t the only reason why he chose the Tucson school. “(Linebacker) Coach [Tim] Kish (was a big reason why). I’ve known him since sophomore year and he’s been like a father figure to me,” Benson said.

UofA’s recent success might also have a little something to do with his decision. UofA ended its latest season with an 8-5 record.

The Wildcats also competed for a chance to get into

BENSON the Rose Bowl, but lost that chance in a close shootout with Oregon (44-41).

And with a young, successful quarterback in Nick Folk to highlight the young nucleus of talented players, this team can go nowhere but up.

“UofA was really young last year. We should be able to compete for the Rose Bowl and the Pac-10 title for the next couple of years,” Benson said.

Senior starting quarterback Chase Cartwright just recently accepted an offer from Northern Arizona University to play collegiate football.

“Basically, I chose NAU because ever since May I’ve been their guy.

Other teams have offered, but after they got their top guy, they dropped me. But NAU has consistently said I was their number one guy and that they would wait for me to make my decision,” Cartwright said.

He may like the fact he was their solitary recruit at the quarterback position, but he’s also thrilled to be heading into what he considers to be a very good opportunity.

“They have a returning senior quarterback, a two-year starter, CARTWRIGHT and I hope to learn a lot from him and step up if the opportunity arises,” Cartwright said.

“They started out 5-2 last year, but ended the season with a four-game losing streak, ending (the season at) 5-6,” he said. “They lost a lot of players on the defensive side last year (due to injury), about five or six starters.”

With a no-huddle spread offense at Northern Arizona, Cartwright is definitely looking forward to playing.®

New track camp raises expectations

BY ERIC SMITH Staff Writer

LUKE SAMUELS

It is a common adage among athletes that games are won and lost in the pre-season. This fact not lost on the Aztec track team, which started pre-season training a few weeks ago.

The team meets three times per week at Hanger park, for one hour to one hour and 45 minutes, to work out and start preparing mentally and physically for the track season.

“It really helps us improve by getting us in shape before the other schools start their season,” senior Christina Freeman said.

The camp is partially run through USA Track, who handles the insurance. This allows them to compete at USA Track events, and attain critical competition experience prior to the start of the season.

The extra training is invaluable because starting training during the season is too late.

Many teams start their training weeks or even a month or more ahead of the season.

“We split into event groups, but we do a lot of sprints as well as long runs, at least a couple of miles,” senior Jake Buntrock said.

The team is also taking a slightly less intense approach to the camp this year. Last

year there were four practices per week, which has been reduced to three.

“Most of the work is on speed build-up as well as endurance, and being in shape really helps with the learning,” head track coach Tim Kelly said. “When the kids are in shape we can focus more on the mechanics in the season.”

The team will be looking to improve its marks from last season. The boys track team finished 10th in state; the girls finished eighth.

“The community expects a lot of us,” Kelly said. “We’re a 5A-1 school and we need to be able to compete with the Desert Vistas, the Mountain Pointes, and the Hamiltons.”®