October 2013

DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL

Student spotlight

Peter Kang

sports 16

DBHS alumni sweethearts

a&e 11

Spookiest Theme Parks

feature 7

CYBERBULLYING

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editorial 5

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The Bull’s Eye WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 COMMON CORE: EVOLVING EDUCATION

Volume XXXII, Issue II | ONLINE at dbbullseye.com | Published Monthly

DB Forum strives toward truth

Students around First in Series campus united to conquer stereotypical barriers.

New system will bring drastic changes

BY EMILY WONG ASST. A&E EDITOR

America’s educational system will never be the same.

In the past, the national educational system has always been based on the state and local levels.

This will all change with the new standards, known as the Common Core State Standards, which will essentially synchronize schools on a national level primarily in two subjects: Mathematics and English.

Currently, 45 states, including California, have already adopted the new system. Though California will fully implement the Standards by the beginning of next year, some minor alterations will continue to be made due to the state’s population and demographics. These changes will include more focus on career readiness and language skills. Several faculty members at Diamond Bar High School have

MORE ON THE COMMON CORE SEE EDITORIAL, PAGE 4 already attended various training sessions to prepare for adapting to the Common Core system.

“I’ll have to not only teach chemistry concepts but reading skills.

As the year goes on, I think it will make the student more well-rounded. It will shift the teacher from being the sole source of information to the student also having the skills to read things on [their] own,” science teacher Jose Marquez, who attended the training, explained.

These pending educational guidelines were assembled by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, the Council of Chief State School Officers and other school-affiliated workers to set a national benchmark for students regardless of region.

According to the Common Core Standards website, the goal of this change is to provide a consistent, clear understanding of the subjects in school and to prepare the upcoming generations for tasks relevant to the real world. Having an easy-to-follow academic agenda will allow teachers and parents to focus on the students’ progress and easily assist their students.

“The former set of standards was a mile wide and an inch deep, and this set of standards is being described, metaphorically, as a mile deep and a little narrower,” Instructional Dean Julian Rodriguez stated.

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BY VRINDA CHAUHAN STAFF WRITER

Last Friday, DB Forum turned a regular school day into an experience of a lifetime., Held in the school gymnasium, Peer Counseling’s 15th annual DB Forum brought diverse groups of students together to discover the truth about various teen issues and featured many student-led activities and discussions..

“DB Forum seeks to acknowledge the different stereotypes and groups on campus and break the barriers they have formed among the students,” Peer Counseling advisor Sandy Davis said.

At the beginning of the conference, students were split up into different groups, led by different Peer Counselor facilitators for the duration of the conference. The groups had various discussions that recognized negative and positive stereotypes, developed antibullying strategies, and reduced social isolation.

The day began with introductions and mini icebreaker activities, which included acknowledging subconscious prejudices.

Activities as simple as examining a lollipop with a wrapper of a certain color and opening it to find that it was a completely different color on the inside demonstrated the idea that people all subconsciously judge others by their appearance.

These opening ice breakers were followed by games that recognized stereotypes and their effects on students. One activity to exhibit this was “Stereotype Bingo,” which was a bingo game with boxes that had, instead of numbers, different stereotypical questions such as “Have you ever been called spoiled or rich?” or “Have you ever been called a drama queen?” This forced

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BREAKING DOWN THE BRAHMA BARRIER - Near the end of the DB Forum hosted by Sandy Davis, Peer Counseling President April Hong spoke to the 138 attendees, thanking them for their admirable cooperation throughout the event. students to judge others based on their appearance, proving that all, even in the most minor way, take on presumptions from first glance (as they would only ask questions that they thought the person would say yes to).

“Crossing the Line” was another eye-opening activity that helped reveal that students are not alone in the way they think or feel. In “Crossing the Line,” Davis announced various generalizations, and if the students felt that they had experienced these statements or the statements applied to them, they stepped forward (or “crossed the line” marked on the floor).

Many students commented that they were shocked to see some of their peers step forward for ques-

tions that concerned sensitive teen issues.

“I think DB Forum is amazing because you get to understand others more and you feel like you’re not alone… especially in the Cross the Line activity. It makes you realize that so many people are going through the same things that you are,” Peer Counselor facilitator Samantha Annamraju explained.

The event took a serious turn in “If You Knew Me Well,” an activity meant to show that everyone had a different story. During this exercise, students revealed personal stories about themselves, private stories that few knew about, to their group.

To conclude the day, students planned and performed satirical

skits about stereotypes on campus (such as UBS members being classified as snobby or brainy Asians as nerds). At the end of the skit, the group facilitators explained the stereotypes presented and the message that one’s group of friends or stereotypes did not necessarily reflect their genuine personalities.

“DB Forum was a really great experience because you got to know a lot of people and make new friends.

You get to know that you’re not alone in what you’re going through and I think everyone at Diamond Bar High School should attend DB Forum at least once,” junior attendee Fernanda Gonzalez said.

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The Shake Out comes to DBHS The three steps to perform during an earthquake are duck, cover, and hold.

BY YUSHENG XIA ASST. EDITORIAL EDITOR

Tomorrow at exactly 10:17 a.m., have a table ready at your side because California is one of the more than 40 states participating in the worldwide Great Shakeout earthquake drills. The Shakeout offers an opportunity for individuals to practice proper safety procedures in the case of a devastating earthquake. “[The Great Shakeout] is an earthquake drill that many states

across the United States take part in. It’s to reinforce earthquake safety and disaster safety as well,” Vice Principal John Terry said.

Diamond Bar High School is among the numerous schools that will take part in the safety procedure. When the drill bell rings, participants will carry out the three safety steps of “duck, cover, and hold.” Students are expected to drop to the ground, take cover under a desk or table while protecting their head and neck, and hold on for at least 60 seconds until the drill ends. Through the demonstrative practice, both students and staff will be prepared to protect themselves when a major earthquake strikes.

“It’s important for students to take the drill seriously because you never know when [an earthquake] can happen and you want to be able

to go on autopilot when it does.

If you don’t practice right, that’s when safety becomes a grave issue because now we not only have a disaster, but we also have students around that don’t know what to do,” Terry said.

Students are also required to practice the correct evacuation skills that will be used in the aftermath of an earthquake.

“Another benefit of having this drill is to get individuals used to exiting the new [math] building. This would be the second time around and [students] would be a lot more familiar with what they’re supposed to do it,” Terry said.

Adequate earthquake preparation is imperative especially for the Diamond Bar community because the city is sandwiched between two seismically active faults. In addition to the Whittier and Chino

Fault, the San Andreas Fault lies approximately 26 miles away from the northwest border of the city.

Potential earthquakes in any of those areas could cause tremendous local damage to the Diamond Bar and its residents.

The first Shakeout drill was held in California in 2008 to prepare the public on how to act during a major earthquake. Since then, it has spread across the nation and gained popularity all around the world to include over 22 million participants.

Shakeout drills now take place annually in California on the third Thursday of October. Schools are encouraged to not only practice the safety procedures, but also touch upon the evacuation plans, emergency supplies, and medical treatments used during the aftermath of an earthquake.

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The school district introduces new Google Accounts All students and teachers will be able to use the Google tools whenever they want.

BY JOY CHOW NEWS EDITOR

Think you know about all the changes that have occurred this school year? Well, think again.

Since summer, all students and teachers have had Google Accounts, whether they knew it or not.

“The Google Accounts give students 15 GB of storage that they can use anytime, anywhere, without any cost. [That way], students

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The Common Core system will alter the STAR test that students take every year.

This academic shift will also steer mathematics toward a more conceptual approach of the subject. With that objective in mind, the system hopes to help students truly understand their calculations instead of just requiring them to simply memorize formulas and fail to grasp the reasoning behind these mathematical concepts.

The Standards will also emphasize literacy in regards to college and workplace expectations, thus adequately preparing the nation’s youth for the future. For instance, the new literary standard will allow sixth graders and above to focus on a specific area of interest,

don’t need to carry USBs around with them anymore,” Technology Coordinator Randy Thomas explained.

Through the help of Google, the Walnut Valley Unified School District technology department created the district Google domain.

All of the accounts are under the district, so the accounts include all the Google tools that the school district permits to students and teachers.

Because the traditional Blackboard accounts have been known to be confusing, the new Google Accounts were made to be easier for teachers to grade and collect assignments with all files organized in one place.

Besides being user-friendly and free, the Google Accounts are also meant to facilitate classroom prosuch as a respective career, and the literary skills, such as reading, writing and speaking, necessary for that particular field. Hence, the new guideline affects not only English classes, but also history, science, and other technical subjects.

Furthermore, the Standards will teach students how to dissect the vast amount of information available in this print and digital age.

In fact, the familiar STAR test that California students take every year will also be modified. This annual, routine test shifted from the traditional paper-and-pencil STAR test on multiple subjects to a computerized language and math test when Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 484 earlier this month.

Rodriguez explained that the new focus will be on “preparing for colleges and career, not colleges or career—I’m really excited about that.”

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Angie Zhang Emily Leung

A&E Editor Asst. A&E Editor

Claire Huang Emily Wong

Feature Theme Editors Asst. Feature Theme Editor

Hanna Yi Emily Hwang

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Andrew Choi, Joseph Park Xing Yen Quek Emily Hwang Katlyn Lee Emily Leung Hanna Yi Vrinda Chauhan, Gaby Dinh Doug List

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ductivity with an easier method of communication between teachers and students. Students and teachers can personally control what files they keep, edit, or share. They also get the opportunity to utilize all elements of Microsoft Office free of charge. Purchasing the program will no longer be necessary, as everything is available through the accounts.

All of the Google tools offered are the same for both students and teachers except for e-mail, which is only available to teachers. Diverse in usage, Google tools also include elements such as documents, presentations, spreadsheets, forms, and drawings.

In addition to the many features, the accounts also enable concurrent sharing between users, allowing multiple viewers to comment or edit the same document at the same time. Because the schoolwide accounts were just created over the summer and since there have been so many other structural changes on campus, all teachers are going to be instructed on how to utilize the Google Accounts before students will be introduced to them.

“There have been so many changes here at this school, so we want to train the teachers first on using the Google tools. The teachers can then show it to the students and utilize the tools in classroom environments,” Thomas said.

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STEPS TO SET UP YOUR NEW GOOGLE ACCOUNT 1. Go to dbhs.org and in the Students drop-down menu, click on the Password Reset tab.

2. Click on the bottom link of the Password Reset page: http://iforgot.wvusd.k12.ca.us.

3. Select either of the two options: Enroll SSRPM or Reset Password.

Enroll SSRPM: If you have a Blackboard account, the SSRPM enrollment is using the same username and password.

Reset Password: If you forget your password or forgot your Blackboard account password, click “Reset Password” option. Passwords must be at least 8 characters long, with at least one capital letter, one lowercase, and one number. It cannot include your name or ID number.

Once you have enrolled, you can access your Google Account right away. Your username for this account is your school id number@g.wvusd.k12.ca.us, and your password is the same as the one for Blackboard and the E-book Overdrive.

South Pointe given Exemplary Arts Award by the state The school was given this accolade for its dedication to academics and the arts.

BY FRANCES SONG CONTRIBUTING WRITER

South Pointe Middle School was among the 13 schools in California awarded the Exemplary Arts Award by state superintendent Tom Torlakson. This award was given to schools that had demonstrated successful or innovative ef-

forts in promoting the arts. Schools selected for the honor also exemplified the goals outlined by Torlakson in his Blueprint for Great Schools report, which emphasized the need to foster excellence in teaching, provide community support for families, and retool schools to make students more competitive in college and the workforce.

In addition to high academic achievement, the chosen schools were honored for dedicating time and resources to educational arts programs that bolstered the creativity of students, encouraging the growth of their personal interests. These schools have also shown school-wide and community sup-

port for standard-based arts programs across multiple disciplines.

The prestigious award is also directly linked to CREATE CA, a collaboration between agencies and organizations across the state dedicated to furthering and enhancing arts education in California.

In regards to the award, South Pointe Principal Susan Arzola told the Diamond Bar-Walnut Patch, “We are fortunate to have a staff dedicated to ensuring [that] our students are prepared for their future. The cross-curricular connections of the Arts enhance learning and provide rigor while instilling a joy that students carry with them for a lifetime.”

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DB Forum, held twice a year, was founded to discuss and overcome social teen issues.

Initiated by Davis 15 years ago, DB Forum’s goal was to bring students from different cliques together to talk about universal yet significant teenage topics. Davis felt that high school students deserved an opportunity to express their opinions on controversial issues in an open and impartial environment.

DB Forum gave students that chance to relate different experiences at DBHS and connect to many people on that basis, creating friendships outside of their group of friends on campus.

Students that participated had either been nominated by teachers or were among the first 100 students to submit their applications.

Peer Counseling will hold another DB Forum event next semester on Feb. 21. “Our students are always cooperative and respectful. I think that’s because given the opportunity to talk about issues meaningful and relevant to teenagers, they do a really great job. It is my privilege to be able to do DB Forum twice a year,” Davis said.

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SIGNAL OF TRUTH - At the beginning of the event, the attendees were instructed by Peer Counseling advisor Sandy Davis to hold up a signal, “t” in sign language, whenever anyone something meaningful to them (top photo).

During a skit performed toward the end of the event, a group of students demonstrated the stereotypes of Asian nerds by sitting in a circle and playing Yu-Gi-Oh (bottom photo).

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Leadership Conference Homecoming Halftime Show to be held at DBHS Students will meet with governmental officials and learn about their responsibilities.

BY ANGIE ZHANG EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

With the goal of inspiring students to take an active role in their communities, the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association announces its 6th Annual Leadership Conference, which is to be held in the Diamond Bar High School Performing Arts Theater on Saturday.

The conference, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., is open to the public; admission is free and the event also includes a complimentary dinner for all attendees. Invited speakers and panelists include Diamond Bar Mayor Jack Tanaka, California State Senator Jed Lieu, and US Congresswoman Judy Chu. The main purpose of the conference is to give the younger generation an opportunity to meet and listen to different public officials

about the roles they perform in the government and what motivated them to follow a career in public service. “As role models, they can inspire and motivate young people to get involved in their own communities and make a positive impact in our society,” APAPA Vice President Administrative Mary Ng said in an email.

The event will also present two panels: One will introduce community leaders and the work they do, the other will feature students who participated in the APAPA Summer Internship Program.

The main mission of APAPA is to support Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in public affairs. The organization offers various services to the community, including health and senior services, the opportunity stand up for civil rights, and support for youth leadership groups.

“As the assistant manager of the Annual Youth Leadership Conference, I hope to inspire my peers to get involved with civic and public affairs through education, active participation, and leadership development. That’s what [the conference] is all about,” senior Brian Lui comments.

NEWSBITS

Voice-over artist Susan Bennett is the voice of Apple’s Siri.

GEORGIA Ever wondered how Apple’s virtual assistant Siri was created? Then meet Susan Bennett, the voice behind it all.

Two weeks ago, the voice-over artist from Atlanta revealed to CNN that she was the voice of Apple’s beloved Siri. Bennett actually recorded the voice for the voice control feature back in 2005, but Apple didn’t use the recordings until the release of the iPhone 4s in 2011. Although Apple has yet to confirm this claim, numerous professionals have asserted that the two voices are a 100 percent match.

Bennett also speaks in countless commercials, for various GPS devices, and to travelers in the Delta airport terminals.

SOLAR SYSTEM Attention all stargazers: comet ISON will be reaching for the stars—literally. Russian astronomers, who first discovered the blazing comet on Sept.

21, initially predicted that the comet would fly by the scorching Sun at a narrow distance of 2.7 solar radii. However, ISON has achieved more than this already amazing feat and has continued the journey toward the sun since its discovery. Scientists now

believe that the orbital track of the comet will pass the Sun on Nov. 28 at just 1.7 solar radii from the surface of the star, undergoing temperatures of 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Because of the comet’s opportune positioning, people on Earth will be able to observe the flying comet, if it doesn’t disintegrate from the intense heat.

WASHINGTON D.C. The government shutdown left people alarmed, government workers jobless and national sites closed. However, the shutdown couldn’t stop South Carolina resident Chris Cox, who kept the lawn around the Lincoln Memorial well kept for last week’s Million Vet March. Cox, not employed by the National Parks Service, explained to CBS News that he made his acts of service to encourage Americans to “help fortify the boundaries of our national monuments or memorials,” and encouraged others to do the same.

NEW ZEALAND To the cat lovers in New Zealand, you’re out of luck. Last Monday, the Rangitikei District of New Zealand passed a new council bylaw, limiting residential households to three cats. The new regulation was passed after several people made complaints to the district council about noise and odor from domestic cats. However, the feline is not the only pet to be restricted by the new law; it also outlaws pigs, beehives and roosters from city residences and limits households to a maximum of 12 chickens.

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PARADE AROUND - During the Homecoming Halftime show, Diamond Bar High School’s Dance Team performed with hula hoops to match the circus-themed dance (top photo). USB also announced freshman Jodie Lu, sophomore April Song, and junior Sharon Kim as the Homecoming Princesses of their respective grades. Senior Abigail Jo was also crowned as Homecoming Queen. The bottom two photos show each of the princesses on the homecoming floats.

DBHS Marching Band continues down on its path of success After taking home sweepstakes at Duarte, the band placed second this past weekend.

BY ANGIE ZHANG EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

The Placentia Heritage Days Band Review, held on Oct. 15, marked a continuous upward trend for Diamond Bar High School’s marching band, the Thundering Herd.

Scores amongst the top three bands were close; DB obtained a score of 94.60 in second place, just 0.4 points away from first place Riverside King and 0.6 points from sweepstakes (or overall) winner Arcadia.

“This is currently our best performance of the year. Competitively, we are ranked third in the state. We’ve also won two consecutive showmanship awards. A lot of that is thanks to Color Guard, who bumped us up three points [in that category],” marching band director Steve Acciani said.

In a sport were an individual can be marked off up to three times for a marching mistake, every point

counts. DB was judged in three separate divisions: Auxiliary (Color Guard), Band, and Drum Major.

Each category has its own scoring guidelines and is judged by specialized adjudicators; the sweepstakes winner is the band with the highest overall score in the different divisions.

“The group of kids we have this year, especially our senior class, has a great work ethic and fantastic approach to everything. We expect that this will be kind of an indication of how things will go,” Acciani said.

Although the competition was tough, DB actually improved its score by two points from its first competition at the Duarte Route 66 Band Review, where for the first time in many years, DB was able to take home a sweepstakes trophy.

“I was in shock at first, but every time I think back to that moment, I feel overjoyed,” senior Drum Major Benson Rong said in regards to DB’s placing at Duarte.

Rong’s performance in the review landed him first place in the Drum Major division and was a big contributor to DB’s overall score.

“We were currently performing at 80 percent of our ability, imagine what score we could obtain if we performed at 90 percent. Two years ago, we scored a 89 at this parade, so there is a significant improvement,” Acciani stated in an evaluation to the class.

Last year, marching band instructor Casey Bindl made a bet with the students of the Thundering Herd, stating that he would follow through with it if they ever won sweepstakes.

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Not so ‘Common’ Views The new standards of Common Core have Brahma students wondering about the effects it will have on their education.

BY VRINDA CHAUHAN STAFF WRITER

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with 45 other states, California will be implementing the Common Core State Standards into its curriculum by the 2014-2015 school year.

Although Common Core has raised strong outcries from critics, teachers, and parents everywhere, its suggested theory is sure to benefit the upcoming generation, preparing them to become well-rounded students in the long run.

The Common Core Standards are an evidence-based U.S. initiative that standardizes the reading and math proficiencies that students are required to have in each grade from kindergarten to high school. The new standards seek to eliminate disparity between the education systems in different states by setting one standard for all the states across the nation.

Based on international benchmarks and extensive research carried out by teachers, school administrators, and experts, these standards will build upon successful elements already active in many of the leading states.

The CCSS will essentially be geared toward helping students think critically about the world around them along with possessing applicable skills. Many students today use means of memorization or complete their work halfheartedly only to earn points. But that will no longer be the case. These new standards will attempt to force such students to delve into a certain topic, analyze it, and learn how to apply it outside of school. In short, mere knowledge will not guarantee an A—application and critical analysis of a topic will.

In addition, the increase of rigor in the classroom will improve college and career readiness for students. By developing students’ analytical skills beyond high

school levels, students will be able to think independently and apply their skills to everyday life.

The CCSS will also make standardized test comparisons easier. By using like standards and assessments, schools in every state will be able to more effectively determine performances of students in different regions. Whereas in the past, a student labeled “proficient” in one state would not necessarily qualify as one in another state, the CCSS will now provide a way to identify a student with a consistent academic label around the country.

The Common Core will prepare American students, currently falling behind academically among top performing nations, to compete in a global society.

Although Common Core encourages a single standard, it also takes the varied futures of high school students into account and does not push a cookie-cutter result for every student. Instead, the system recognizes the benefits of a uniform curriculum and will prioritize teaching students to be citizens of the world.

BY HANNA KANG ASST. EDITORIAL EDITOR

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With the talk of education reform becoming more intense by the minute, the government and the states participated in a scramble to put together what they believe is the best possible way to improve America’s education. The result? The Common Core education standards. While there are voices of approval regarding the tremendous leap in educational philosophy, the majority of the American people will be significantly affected by these standards. And definitely not in a good way.

Back in 2004, the National Governors Association expressed its concern about the education standards of individual states; students whose families move around constantly would either be behind or ahead of their classes. Five years later, the NGA gathered a group of consultants to compile curriculum standards in literacy and math.

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Their common goal was to “provide a clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them.” This new educational bar, which will go into full effect next year, seems to take students into consideraion, but it does all but that.

To put it in context of Diamond Bar High School, CCSS is comparable to the changed classroom numbering system. Students and faculty alike had to relearn numbers and adjust to the unfamiliarity. It is exactly so with CCSS, except on a much larger scale. The way of teaching will be new to many of the teachers, and the way of learning will be so for the students. It would take a long time for students to adjust, and only then would the numbers on the graph climb upward.

Furthermore, students will not be able to promptly conform to the rigor that the standards offer. Sure, to make the learning standards equal in every state, a pulling up and a pushing down of respective state standards will occur, but with CCSS geared toward critical analysis, schoolwork will become tougher. But harder tests do not make kids smarter. Teachers in New York stated that their students were brought to tears when given a challenging CCSS exam. The proficiency level plummeted and wider achievement gaps were shown. How can students be expected to “shoot for the moon” when their failures are constantly provoking them?

Poor results diminish students’ self-confidence and disengage them from learning.

CCSS will also tap into the biggest problem schools have: financial issues. Because learning standards will change, CCSS will cause many current textbooks to be obsolete. Purchasing new books to match up with the standards will be pricey. Also, because the majority of CCSS exams will be online, schools would need to update their technology in order to conduct these exams.

It is true that CCSS provides an initiative for students to strive to achieve their best.

But, is it really fair for the government to set a bar that is too high to reach? I think not.

Stop Roasting Coffee Despite misconceptions, studies have shown that drinking moderate amounts of coffee is actually somewhat beneficial to health.

BY YUSHENG XIA ASST. EDITORIAL EDITOR

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CARTOON BY GLORIA KIM

he students of our generation live their demanding lives towering on academics, sports, and other activities that exhaust them by the end of the day. As a result, more students have turned to coffee as a way of energizing themselves for their strenuous schedule. Yet, this sudden spike in consumption of the drink has many people wondering about the overall effects coffee has on teenagers’ health. With the wide variety of coffee choices offered nowadays, the line between whether coffee is beneficial to one’s wellbeing has become quite slim.

Medical research has proven that coffee is helpful to teenagers when taken in moderation. Coffee is a stimulant and therefore has the ability to make students more alert. This is extremely helpful to high school students, as it improves their concentration skills and make them more alert during class. Therefore, coffee has somewhat of a positive effect on education. In addition, coffee offers students a healthier alternative to highly caffeinated energy drinks such as Monster and Redbull.

The common fear in drinking coffee is that the amount of caffeine in the drink can be detrimental to your body. This isn’t necessarily true. Recent studies show that small amounts of caffeine have a beneficial effect on the human

body. For example, caffeine helps increase muscle endurance during exercises, and when mixed with carbs, has the ability to replenish muscle glycogen lost during an intense workout. This effect can help encourage students to dedicate more time to exercise regularly without feeling postintense soreness.

Caffeine also has the ability to help teenagers cope with high school stress. A study published in the “Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry” stated that caffeine’s ability to increase the alertness of students allows them to fight sleep deprivation stress to the point in which the smell of coffee alone can ease mental strain.

Coffee’s popularity has increased up to the point where major franchises such as Starbucks and Peet’s Coffee fight for dominance with a new variety of beverages.

These sugary drinks, which should not be labeled “coffee,” consist of syrup and artificial sweeteners that can be damaging to growing teenagers. For instance, a Java Chip Frappuccino Blended Coffee from Starbucks contains a whopping 600 calories from additional items added to the coffee from additives.

This hugely differs from a typical mug of black coffee and as a result, the drink has become a leading advocate of unhealthiness.

Whether or not coffee is to be considered a healthy drink cannot rely solely on the beverage itself.

The choice of either grabbing a moderate cup of black coffee or a tasty drink provided by a famous café will ultimately be up to you.

So next you’re up late at night cramming for the morrow’s tests, don’t be afraid to grab a cup of delicious coffee. Just remember, choose wisely!

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STUDENTS |Do you think cyberbullying is a prevalent issue at DBHS?

CYBERBULLYING | Instead of blaming sites such as Ask.Fm, we must educate teenagers about the dangers of online bullying.

Fourteen-year-old Hannah Smith, who was constantly told, “go die” on the popular social networking site Ask.fm, was found hanged in her bedroom on August 2, granting the wishes of several anonymous online bullies. Linked to the suicide of not only Hannah Smith but also those of four other British teenagers, Ask.fm, an anonymous Q&A site, has lately received heavy criticism for its lack of regulation of harassing comments posted on its site.

With almost 70 million users worldwide, the Latvian-based site suffered attacks from the public following the death of Hannah Smith, for its neglect in tackling online bullying. After losing its main advertisers and being pressured by the media for change, Ask.fm created more options that allowed users to opt out of receiving anonymous messages and limited the access of unregistered users.

Despite the tragic loss of another life to the digital hands of cyberbullies, those angered by Ask.fm do not realize that the site is not the primary source of cyberbullying, rather, just another social networking site created for the sake of laughs. Humans are inherently interested in what other people think of them, and Ask.fm has provided the perfect solution. Some users are attracted to Ask. fm because they know the questions they receive are completely honest. Others are attention seekers who use this site as a source of instant gratification similarly achieved through a Facebook like, indicating popularity and status.

However, given the safety of anonymity, it is unsurprising that Ask.fm with its large teenage demographic encounters online bullying mixed in with the rest of the afterschool chit-chat. Although Ask. fm is a potentially inoffensive and innocent website, it is undeniable that it provides an easy platform for cyberbullying to occur. Because people are not held accountable for the content of a

message when they post as an anonymous user, there will certainly be those who abuse this anonymity and prey on the vulnerability of others. One example is the Twitter page @Dbhs_facts.

Trending among students on campus, the Twitter account @Dbhs_Facts, run by an unknown user, has been a highly popular forum for its slanderous tweets targeting certain groups of students.

The hateful profanity-laced tweets attacks not only the various sports teams on campus, but also student organizations, groups of people, and often times indiidual students themselves.

Cyberbullying must be fixed from the root, which lies with the misinformed and uneducated users. Eradicating controversial sites will not do away with this issue. If an online bully has his or her account removed, they can easily create another account to continue the harassment. Likewise, even if sites like Ask.fm or Twitter were to be taken down or restricted from its current liberties, the online bullying would continue, reappearing in other forms. Before attacking these sites and grabbing pitchforks, teenagers need to realize that the hatred people receive through such forums is merely the hollow comments produced from the insecurities of bullies, hidden behind computer screens.

But they must also understand the severity of cyberbullying, that it can potentially lead victims to severe depression and even suicide.

Meanwhile, we must stop pointing our fingers at social networking sites like Ask.fm that do not deserve the hatred and criticism they are receiving. After all, would we sue a keyboard company for the hateful comments their products were used to type out?

(If you encounter or witness abusive comments made online between students, you can report it to the reporting site on the DBHS homepage.Under “Students” is the “No Bullying Policy.”)

“I’m not sure if [cyberbullying] is a big problem [and] I haven’t personally witnessed it.”

“Yes, because social media sites these days make it really easy for others to bully kids.”

—Gilbert Quinones (12)

—Armaan Kohli (10)

Eye of the Editors is an editorial piece of The Bull’s Eye. Statements and opinions expressed in the article herein are strictly those of the editors of The Bull’s Eye. The view of the editors does not necessarily reflect that of the entire staff.

“I don’t think it’s a big problem because I don’t really encounter it or see people who are affected by it.”

—Kelly Song (11)

INFOGRAPHIC BY YUSHENG XIA

BlazingTrailsofSatire Don’t Sack Mt. SAC

BY KATLYN LEE NEWS EDITOR

H

ear I am, sitting at my desk about to write an article for the school newspaper. Having been a staff member of this publication for two years now, if there are one thing I learns the most, it is that the English language is beautifully simple. I mean, no wonder it is considered an universal language. But, in case you dont understand why, let me tell you the reasons why.

Because, English is basic, especially grammar. Its easy to learn and hard to overlook. I’m sure you haven’t forgotten all the grammar lessons that you were teached in elementary school.

I remember circling subjects and underlining verbs in my second grade class like it were yesterday. And is it elementary supposed to be the rudimentary level of education? If teachers teaches us grammar in the elementary school then grammar must also be easy. It’s not hard two put too and too together. Plus, its so simple that it’s rarely ever discussed in my AP and honors classes. My teachers already assume that our advanced level English classes compromise of only the most exemplary students whom certainly don’t need to learn the fundamentals again. Obviously, English grammer is uncomplicated, so definitive, and everyone knows it, perfect.

A helpful tip to writing well is to write exactly the way you talk. Think about it, when your writing you’re essay as you speak aloud, when do you ever had any problems with verb tenses? Or subject verb agreement?

Or prepositional and participial phrases, one of the most essentialest grammar skills to know? Because if you grew up in the States, these grammatical rules are so deeply rooted into our brains that you can’t hardly make no mistakes. Its even

more laughable when we have to get tested on these subjects. The SAT writing section should of had more difficult questions, because I thought they were clearly a peace of cake.

Think you got my point? But, I’m not done yet. Let me tell you what’s really beyond my apprehension. That people still can’t grasp the point that I have so throughly explained—ridiculous isn’t it? I still remember that one day in class I met a foreign exchange student, furiously pouring over a thick grammar workbook. I glimpsed at the monstrous volume and saw some never-before-seen terms such

as demonstratives, conditionals, and I think there was that one word… oppositive, was it? Curious, I asked what she was so intently studying.

“Oh, it’s just my precious book of all the English grammar rules,” the foreign classmate answered. “Where I come from, we have an enlightening class called ‘Talk American 101,’ in which we scrutinize every grammatical rule in the English language; it familiarizes us with the common jargon of typical American society.”

You can probably imagine what I thought.

The poor kid had it all wrong.

She was fooled by the misconception that grammar is something extremely difficult and plays some sort of significant role in the English language! I tried to explain that she had it complete CARTOON BY HANNA YI wrong, but she strongly disagreed and ignored my invaluable advice.

Oh well, whatever “sinks your boat” they say. But, let me go back to what I was saying. As an experienced journalist and an AP Rhet student, there is nothing I cannot emphasize more than how amazingly troublefree the English language can be. For those of you that believe grammar is something to hard too grasp or want to improve expanding their grammar knowledge, don’t fret. Just let the grammar flow out of you, like me, I mean, my writing turned out fine, ain’t it so?

Students often overlook the many benefits that community colleges have to offer.

BY EMILY WONG ASST. A&E EDITOR

O

h no, I’m going to Mt. Sac!” Many of us have probably heard this line yelled by an individual upset at having received a bad grade at one point in our high school career. This often-demeaning attitude toward community colleges seems to be common among the sea of ambitious students attending DBHS. This ignorant outlook, however, is merely a reflection of the erroneous stigma of attending a community college.

The open-door admissions policy, which allows community colleges to accept anybody regardless of their academic record, evokes the false impression that only the less intelligent go there. This reputation is distorted; attending a community college for the first two years, then transferring to a four-year college as a junior is actually a smart option.

First and foremost, it can save thousands of dollars. The tuition at a community college is typically less than half of that at a public four-year college and equal to roughly one-tenth that at a private university. As changing majors is also common among college students, attending community colleges allows more time for students to ponder about one’s major instead of wasting money at an expensive university for a general education. Moreover, commuting to school rather than staying in dorms will save room and

board costs, which can easily add more than ten thousand dollars on top of the tuition. With the rise in student loans, community college will help in the long run to avoid greater financial burdens.

For others, high school may not have been a time when grades were top priority. Whatever the reason, the option of community colleges gives those who left grades on the back burner during high school a chance to redeem themselves.

Instead of the cutthroat nature of other high-status universities, the less demanding curriculum of junior colleges will allow students to more easily maintain their GPA, making the transfer in the future easier. Additionally, community colleges will give those who are ambivalent about attending college time to decide whether or not to continue to pursue higher education or to start working.

Of course this is not to say that students should stop aiming for the Ivy leagues, UCs, and other prestigious universities. After all, the appeal of distinguished research programs and other factors serves as great incentives to do well in the four years of high school. Diligent students also deserve to enjoy the fruits of their labor by being able to attend such admired universities.

However, the stigma of community colleges is undoubtedly an ill-informed viewpoint that belittles the educational value of community colleges. So next time, perhaps some of these individuals should think with their “UC-deserving” brains before making the degrading declaration “I’m going to Mt. Sac!”

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An Appetite for

Autumn Warm up with Fall’s newest additions in food and drinks

BY MICHELLE KI CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Chocolate Chai Tea Latte was a drink I was hesitant to try because Starbuck’s isn’t known to have ideal prices; I didn’t want to spend my money on something I didn’t enjoy.

Straight up, the flavor itself was definitely not my cup of tea, but as I kept on drinking, I couldn’t stop. There was something about the tea that kept me sipping. As weird as it sounds, the drink is sweet yet spicy, and also chocolaty but bland. It is the perfect combination, in my opinion, between chocolate, chai, and tea. Right when I thought the drink was getting to sweet for me, I had a sudden change of mind because it started tasting spicy.

The beverage is somewhat of a thinner, spicier version of hot chocolate, but it still manages to have the same richness and creaminess of the full chocolate drink. You can eventually taste all the ingredients in the drink, but it just doesn’t hit you instantly like any others would and it is what captured my attention the most.

Although the Chocolate Chai Tea Latte is a highly overpriced, at $3.65, and decadent treat, I definitely suggest you head over to your local Starbucks and try this. It is worth every penny and calorie, and it is only available for a limited time. The combination of warm spices, black tea and chocolate, is definitely first on my list, especially on a chilly day!

BY BERNARD CHEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Nobody wants to try the cliché foods that appear on the menus of nearly all popular restaurants each season. That is what Panera Bread is here for, to introduce new (and traditional) foods that are both innovative and enjoyable—this Fall brings the addition of the Steak Arugula Sandwich and Autumn Squash Soup.

The Steak Arugula Sandwich is an item on the menu that many will love. The sandwich consists of a plant called Arugula and cold steak mixed with pepper, mayonnaise, tomato, and cheese—a near-perfect combination. The squash soup, on the other hand, is served hot and consists of a blend of squash, pumpkin, and other spices A cold sandwich may not be many people’s favorite, but the Steak Arugula Sandwich is made to please. The lightly sprinkled steak packs a punch of flavor in your mouth. It’s not an unhealthy option either. As I took my first bite out of the sandwich, the sensation was almost too good to describe.

The bread was crispy and the steak had a hint of pepper which made it all the better. I ravenously ate the rest and immediately concluded that it was the best sandwich that I have ever eaten.

The soup is a warm and wonderfully made cup of delight.

The perfectly engineered flavor will blow you away and is a great companion to the cold sandwich. The soup was extremely thick and tasted of creamy squash with some pumpkin flavor in it. Now, I’m not a big fan of squash, but I found the soup to be really tasty, so even if you aren’t an avid eater of vegetables, don’t hesitate to order the Autumn Squash Soup For the Fall season, Panera Bread offers many new and different food choices and I have to say, they are savory. Although the portions are slightly small for the price of $8.90, the sandwich and soup will be an explosion of “deliciousness” for your taste buds.

THE BULL’S EYE

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Searching for Fun at the Circus

BY EMILY HWANG G ASST. FEATURE EDITOR

The night I was anticipating since summer was finally here: my senior Homecoming dance. After a forty minute drive on a dark and upbeat party bus, I arrived at the Club Sirona at Santa Anita. All dressed up in black and beautified, I expected this day to be the stress reliever after my SAT test and the time to dance my night away.

When we arrived at the Club Sirona at Santa Anita, I could immediately tell that the venue was located on a horse race track because of the pungent smell that PHOTO COURTESY OF santaantia.com hit my face right when I got out of A NIGHT AT THE RACE TRACK - A view of the venue, Club Siona in Santa Anita my bus. The smell of horse manure was so unexpected and a downer shouts could be heard on the left walked downstairs and upstairs to the start of my night, but aside side of the building. They too were several times throughout the night. from that, the venue was fairly ap- jumbled up–cluttered into a cha- We stopped by the tables downstairs pealing to me. A big building lit up otic mush to get into the upstairs and talked about which air brush with lamps outside downstairs and photo booth. My group of friends tattoo designs we should get, and dim lights in the inside. It felt as if I soon joined in the chaos, since tak- got in line. Waiting for tattoos didn’t was away at some fancy hotel near ing pictures at the photo booth is a seem too long, since we could see all a beach during the time when the Homecoming tradition. After wait- the things going around the whole sun had just set. ing in line, which felt like an hour, venue, and the music could also be Walking around with my date, I we pushed and shoved our way heard outside. Although excited to actually found something I did not through the photo booth. Our prize get matching tattoos, unfortunately see on a daily basis. Although I am for waiting in line and getting out for my date and I, we couldn’t get the rather scared of clowns and cir- of the photo booth safely was two air brush tattoos we wanted. The cus performers, it was somewhat strips of black and white pictures. two air brush artists had to be extra enjoyable and interesting to see To my surprise, this year’s careful when painting the designs 15-foot tall circus people walking Homecoming dance floor was everyone wanted which took a long around and dancing to the music. quite different from last year’s. I time. But to our disappoint, to beat It wasn’t like the ordinary dances guess the phrase “Expect the Un- the traffic, my group decided bewhere there were only forehand that we would decorations placed leave a few minutes eararound the venue— lier than the actual end this dance had actual of Homecoming. moving decorations.

Homecoming was The circus performers then over for us. Just walked around near mainly walking around the dance floor and all and exploring took over the second floor most of our time at passing by the people Homecoming this year. drinking and eating on Even though it was at benches in the middle least three times as big of the second floor. as last year’s venue, it The venue also actuseemed as if there were ally made me feel as if I “Even though it was at least three times as big as last year’s venue, not as many activities it seemed as if there were not as many activities this year.” this year. The whole was inside Cinderella’s castle: everyone fancily venue was beautiful, dressed, seated around but the smell and unintables set up near the horse car- expected” was correct. Instead of teresting activities somewhat made riages drinking their drinks. Peo- the small and crowded dance floor my last Homecoming experience ple were jumbled up outside wait- like last year’s at Club X, it was not as impressive as I had expected ing in line to feel like Cinderella in actually large and spacious. Be- it to be. her horse drawn magical pumpkin. cause of its large size, people were My entire group then got onto In all honesty, I thought the down- not squished against each other’s the bus around the time Homecomstairs area of the venue was the arms or sweating as much. To my ing was about to end. We safely armost lavish area of Homecoming. astonishment however, not a lot rived back home and got ready to It was peaceful and quiet since ev- of people were actually dancing leave. Of course since this year’s eryone there was either waiting in on the dance floor. The music was Homecoming dance was going to line for the carriage rides, airbrush good music to listen to when hang- be my last homecoming, I’m probtattoos, or photo booth. ing out with friends or just driving ably going to cherish the memories The, peace and quiet was bro- around in a car, but not good music I had made that night, even if they ken when I went back upstairs. for dancing. weren’t all that great. But hopefully Right when I walked up the stairs My date and I began to think (I’ll be crossing my fingers) my seto go indoors, people’s screams and the music was not our type and nior prom will be a little bit better.

Get into the spirit of Halloween!

Making your own costume? Use this miniature calendar to stay on schedule . There’s only 15 days left!

Can you find all 8 of the hidden in the this issue?

Here’s a hint: both Sports & News have two!

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

FEATURE

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The Biology Class that Sparked Chemistry

BY EMILY LEUNG ASST. FEATURE EDITOR

The clock was ticking. It was 2:50 p.m., and Ashley had not yet arrived at her fourth destination.

The marquee would soon flash “SHE SAID YES!” at 3 p.m. before she actually agreed to marry him.

Jacob had only one thing he could do— wait.

Turn the clock back 13 years, and it’s the year 2000. Jacob League was a senior with a passion for playing sports, and Ashley Valenzona was a junior involved in USB. Jacob and Ashley had previously known each other through friends and other connections. The two would cross paths in Rick Valencia’s AP

Biology class (current DBHS football coach, Ryan Maine, was also in the class.) Valencia’s classroom, Room 416, would become an extremely memorable place for years to follow.

Jacob said that they “hit it off right from the beginning” in an email interview. No romantic connection began at that point for they were only good friends; nonetheless, it did not stop the two from becoming partners in the Prom Fashion Show. But, having no more classes together and being involved in polar opposite activities prevented them from often meeting up.

After maintaining contact for ten more years, Jacob and Ashley made the decision to see each other as more friends in 2010.

A couple weeks before the big day, Jacob contacted Principal Catherine Real to see if he could have access to the classroom where they first met and the marquee to flash a message that would read “SHE SAID YES!” for the proposal.

This was not the first time that Jacob and Real had come in contact.

Jacob was in Real’s, or Madame Real as he still refers to her, first French II class at DBHS. When the big day, September 14, arrived, Jacob planned to have Ashley and himself babysit his sister’s children, a reasonable reason for being in the Diamond Bar area since he and Ashley both live in Highland Park. Around noon, the couple exchanged anniversary gifts to clear out any suspicion Ashley might have had. At 1:45 p.m., Jacob had a friend call him and say that

he had car trouble, so Jacob could escape and set up for the proposal.

Once he left his sister’s house, he called Ashley telling her that the car problem would take longer than expected. He also told her that he had arranged a scavenger hunt for her, since it was their anniversary, nothing unusual since he had sent her out on scavenger hunts before.

The scavenger hunt consisted of four places, each place with a note written on it saying why that place was special to them. The fourth place would be Room 416.

As Jacob waited for Ashley to arrive, he started to become anxious as the clock turned to 2:50 p.m., and she had not yet arrived. Timeliness was of the utmost importance since the marquee was pre-set to flash “SHE SAID YES!” from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. that afternoon. Just minutes before the clock hit three, Ashely finally arrived at the classroom and Jacob breathed a sigh of relief. He positioned himself to sit in the same seat that he used to sit 13 years ago and had Ashley sit in her old seat as well.

Up to the point of meeting Jacob in the classroom with a friend holding a video camera, Ashley did not suspect anything. However, if the scavenger hunt ending with the classroom where they first officially met, Jacob sitting in his seat, and Ashley sitting in hers didn’t give it away, Jacob bending down on one knee and asking her to marry him sure did.

The joyous day filled with surprises continued as Jacob took

PHOTO COURTESY OF Jacob League ALUMNI PROPOSAL - Marquee sign flashed “She Said Yes” during proposal. On left, Jacob and Ashley pose in the room where they first met with a photo of themselves of when they attended DBHS.

her to the front of the school and showed her the marquee that read “SHE SAID YES!” With elated smiles on their faces, the new fiancé and fiancée had a night at the Hollywood Bowl with family members to see Earth, Wind, and Fire.

Jacob and Ashley’s love for one

another grew stronger over the course of 13 years. In the song “Can’t Let Go” by Earth, Wind, and Fire, the chorus goes, “I can’t let go, Off a love that grows, You’re my woman, baby love, You know I love you, so” Time was truly the greatest friend to the now Mr. and Mrs. League.

I L ve Me My Loofah

Tired of seeing the same old superhero and nerd costumes year after year?

Do you want to be unique, but not a disgustingly gory sight with stitches and fake blood that repel people away? Well, why not be a loofah! A puffy, fluffy, pleasantly bubbly, bath sponge that is sure to be the most adorable and comfortable costume of 2013. Just follow these simple steps to reach your long-dreamed, Halloween perfection: Materials: 16 - 24 yards of tulle material, Yarn or string, Stretchy material (like nylon elastic waistband or a stretchy head band, Scissors, Ruler, Tape

Procedure: 1.Lay out the tulle material flat on the floor. You need to cut out 8 equal pieces of

tulle, so divide the total length by 8. (Mine was 16 yards; 16/8 = 2, so each piece measured 2 yards).

2.Tape the edge of the tulle to the floor, measure 2 yards using a ruler and fold back and forth, taping the edge of each section as you fold to secure the material from slipping around.

3.After they are folded 7 times, cut the folded ends on both sides.

4.Take one section of tulle material and fold it into thirds, then into half.

5.Scrunch up the middle and tie a knot with a string or yarn, leaving the ends at least 2~3 inches long.

6.Repeat step 4-5 for the other sections of tulle.

7.Tie the ends of the strings on the tulle onto the elastic band in double knots.

8.Wearing a tube-top dress or t-shirt and shorts under, put on the elastic bands—one on your waist, another right below the chest.

9.Pull out the tulle near the center of the tie to puff it up like a loofah. Repeat for all sections.

10.You can also choose to wear long sleeve tees and colored tights under.

The dress may flatten throughout the day but simply crumple it up with your hands to make them puffy again!

By: Gloria Kim

By: Angie Zhang

A Scar to Remember

‘Tis the season to scare your peers and for some, Halloween isn’t complete without a frighteningly realistic costume that makes it look like you walked right out of “The Walking Dead” TV show. If your current Halloween plan involves dressing up as a zombie, villain, or ghoul, why not add a bit of blood and gore to complete the look? This cheap and quick tutorial will teach you how to create a fake cut in just about 30 minutes.

Materials: Target Family Fun Makeup Kit (it’s only $7!), foundation, lotion, butter knife (or another object with a thin edge

Procedure: 1. Knead the scar wax until it becomes easy to mold; I find that putting lotion on your hands

prevents the wax from becoming too sticky.

Roll the wax into a long sausage shape about half a centimeter wide and place it on your skin where you want your “cut” to be.

3. Press the sides into your skin, keeping the center a little thicker than the rest so it starts looking like a raised, ropey scar. Again, if the wax starts sticking to your fingers, apply more lotion.

4. Use the sponge provided in the makeup kit to apply foundation on the scar wax to blend it into your skin.

5. Use the red and blue pigments to make your “wound” make more realistic: bright red around the immediate edges of the wound, dark red on the area your skin meets the scar wax, and blue in sparse, random areas to create the image of “bruising.”

6. Finally, cut the corner off the packet of fake blood and squeeze it into the main cut of the wound. Smear a bit around the cut for some finishing touches and you’re done! Now just walk calmly into your living room and wait for a reaction.

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8 FEATURE THEME

“Nightmare Before Christmas.”

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DESIGNED BY EMILY HWANG & HANNA YI

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

FALL CHOIR CONCERT

RECAP

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frey Labunski shined memorably with his solo of “Vittoria, mio core!”

by Giacomo Carissimi. His passion truly showed through his singing as his pronunciation was spot on.

“It was a lot of fun practicing and the concert was a good experience to learn [about] all these different kinds of music,” senior Karrah Bates from Solitaire choir said.

Next was Concert Choir, which

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BY KATLYN LEE NEWS EDITOR

pressed the audience with powerful “Titanium” by David Guetta.

In the third act of the concert, singers from other choirs took the stage with Chamber to sing church songs such as “Cantate Domino” Touching a wide variety of muby Hans Leo. Soloists were jusic from different eras and genres, niors Jennifer King and Allyson the Diamond Bar High School Cantimbuhan. King gave a sassy Choir Department executed a performance for “He’s a Tramp” dazzling Fall 2013 Concert. Singfrom Lady and the Tramp and ers were from the C a n t i m bu h a n several differtruly conveyed ent school choirs, the emotions of which include “On My Own” Solitaire, Marquis, from the tearConcert Choir, jerking “Les and Chamber.

Misérables.”

The show kicked The final act of off with all the the show was choirs singing “I performed by Dream a World” Marquis, the

by Andre Thomas, advanced mixed which happened to show choir. be the theme of the They sang traconcert. Accompaditional hymns nied by sophomore like “Hark, I Sheizan Bawa Hear the Harps on guitar, junior Eternal.”

AfRosemarie Grady ter that, a trio was the first soloconsisting of ist of the night, sophomores PHOTO COURTESY of XING YEN QUEK singing “Realize” BELT YOUR HEART OUT - Choir pulls off a worthy performance Kady Lee,

by Colbie Caillat.

Crystal Ng, and Solitaire, the all-female choir, performed the songs “I am a Nicholas Zhou harmonized “Landbegan with a strong rendition of Trav’ler” by Ed Harris. Continuslide” from the movie “Once.”

French song “Je le vous dirai” by ing with more modern songs, Concluding with Marquis Pierre Certon. As they sang the juniors Esther Suh and Soumya singing “I Can Tell the World exhilarating “Ride the Chariot,” Kar sang “Beautiful Escape” by about This,” the concert drew the singers did a short dance that AJ Rafael, and then Senica Cama lengthy round of applause delighted the audience. Junior Jefello and Taylor Kalinowski imthat reflected its achievement.

BY GABY DINH STAFF WRITER

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

THE BULL’S EYE

It is hard enough to diligently read the countless classic novels assigned during the course of high school, and it is even more difficult to find extra time in your busy schedule for any leisure reading.

However, if you find that you have some time to kill, here are two remarkable novels that you should not miss before you graduate from high school.

“The Glass Castle” and “The Fault in Our Stars” are novels that not only received much acclaim from critics, but also relate experiences applicable to the younger generation growing up in today’s society. Both books feature main characters who struggle to find their true identity and overcome major obstacles in each of their lives. “The Glass Castle,” a memoir written by Jeannette Walls, gives an account of a child growing up in poverty under her alcoholic father and artistic mother, who enjoyed the nomadic life and taught their children the ideals of nonconformity in society. Although extremely intelligent and even charismatic, the father often neglected his family, leaving the child, Jeannette, and her siblings to toughen up and fend for themselves.

In “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green, 16-year-old Hazel also faces major obstacles in life, but, unlike Jeannette, she suffers from

cancer. Diagnosed with the fourth stage of Thyroid cancer at age 13, Hazel copes with her cancer with the aid of an experimental drug.

However, Hazel’s hopeless attitude takes a turn when she meets and falls in love with 17-year-old Augustus Waters, a cancer patient at one of her support group meetings. Hazel then forms a unique relationship with Augustus, altering her approach toward life as well as allowing her to achieve goals that her cancer before seemed to limit.

Similarly, there is also a decisive change in Jeannette’s life, when in high school she realizes that a good education will liberate her from the sad life she lives in poverty.

Bitter toward her parents for providing inadequate care for her and her siblings, Jeannette resolves to move from her meager West Virginia home to New York in search for a new life.

In both novels, the young narrators each share their triumph over extreme barriers. Through her growing relationship with Augustus, Hazel learns to appreciate every moment of her life and strives to surpass the boundaries set by her cancer. Jeannette, building a strong will and character in the midst of her adversity, decides to change her future with her own determination and effort.

“The Glass Castle” and “The Fault in Our Stars” are worthwhile reads you should set time aside for, because they share the valuable message that anyone, despite their young age, can determine the outcome of their lives.

“The Man Who Came to Dinner”

Sneak Peek

BY JOY CHOW NEWS EDITOR

Need a laugh from the strenuous workload of school? Well, fret not. The fall play, “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” is just around the corner in November. This comedic spoof is sure to have you tumbling on the floor with laughter.

Involving a variety of different characters, “The Man Who Came to Dinner” revolves a-round a famous radio host, Sheridan Whiteside. He visits the family of a wealthy factory owner as a publicity stunt, but slips on a piece of ice in front of the house. Injuring his hip, he is forced to stay with the family to recover.

Whiteside then basically takes over the family as chaotic shenanigans pop up left and right.

“I think the play is going to be very dynamic. It’s important for me that the students get as many performing opportunities as possible, so I chose a play that has about 26 roles. Instead of double casting, we’re giving students two performances each,” the director of the play and the new drama teacher, Beatrice Casagran, explained.

Casagran also paired different people together to observe the chemistry between the various roles. Fall plays in the past have primarily been for Advanced and Intermediate Drama students, but

though most of the acting cast is students from Advanced Drama this year, there are also some actors and actresses from the Beginning Drama class.

Since Casagran runs her own theater company outside of school with her husband and daughter, she tried to bring in her own experiences to the high school stage and train the students in preparation for their future theater industry careers.

“Through the audition process, I wanted to model out what students would actually go through if they went to audition for a company or community theater. I wanted to allow the students the opportunity to train and practice auditioning for the future. That way they can be prepared for college or job interviews in the near future,” Casagran explained.

Rehearsing since September, the cast practices every week for four or five days from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Responsible for their own duties, students have their designated jobs such as costume designer or make-up artist.

“Mrs. Casagran is a wonderful mentor, director, and great person.

Drama has always been united like a big family and Mrs.Casagran is no exception,” senior Elven Tsao, Public Relations Chair of Thespians, commented.

Tickets sell for $10 during lunch in front of the theater. The play will show on Nov. 7, 9, 15, 16.

BY EMILY WONG ASST. A&E EDITOR

“Gravity” proves it is possible to pack a great amount of suspense in a 90-minute time frame.

With talented actress Sandra Bullock and renowned actor George Clooney in its cast, “Gravity” already had my interest piqued.

Yet it was not until I walked out of the theater did I truly appreciate this 90-minute movie in all its glory.

The story centers on a space mission led by veteran astronaut Matt Kowalski (Clooney) and his crew, which includes protagonist Dr. Ryan Stone (Bullock), who is a biomedical engineer new to the space field. The voyage takes a turn for the worst when a Russian anti-satellite test causes a chain reaction of debris that leave the two stranded in mid-air with no communication to Mission Control. The plot eventually focuses on Stone, who never seems to catch a break with the countless curveballs thrown down her way as she tries to make her way back home.

What really made me like this movie was the pace of the plot. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, “Gravity” strategically makes the very beginning move at a slow pace that deceives the audience into believing all is at peace in the world. Of course, all of that plummets once the first wave of debris hits and destroys everything, which causes a series of Stone’s near-death events

that kept me gripping my seat the acters. Unfortunately, if there is whole time. In fact, the pace of the one drawback of the film, it would plot reminded me of the launch of be just that. The constantly shifta fast rollercoaster (Xcelator, anying camera angles gave me a minor one?).

Sandra Bullock is one of my favorite actresses and she did not disappoint as Stone.

Despite the sometimes annoying screams and slipups her character made, Bullock gave a believable PHOTO COURTESY of digitaltrends.com p e r fo rPANIC MODE Dr. Ryan Stone attempts to flee a dire situation mance that truly had me fearing for the well-being of Stone. headache that stayed with me even Although I’m far from a techafter I left the theater. junkie, I must concede that the All in all, “Gravity,” which demgraphic effects of the film were onstrates the prowess one amateur quite remarkable. The Earth spacewoman exhibits, is an inspiseemed surreal and the spacecraft rational film that left me feeling looked legitimate. The various poemotionally drained. Cuarón and sitionings of the camera gave the the cast manage to pull all the audience the ability to truly feel as stops to make one of the most inif they were in space with the chartense movies I have ever watched.

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BY VICTORIA LY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Halloween is inching closer and closer, so be prepared to scream, laugh and hide under your covers. Now, I’m sure most of you are probably asking yourself what horror movies you should watch this upcoming Halloween. Well no need to worry. I’ve categorized a few horror movies that will have you screaming for more.

“The Pee in Your Pants one” Daunting and frightening, “The Woman in Black” is the kind of movie that will have you lying awake at night for weeks or maybe even months. I watched this movie a year ago, and it still lurks in the back of my mind. Everything about this movie is creepy, from the scenery and setting to the ominous characters. It takes place in the Victorian era, which gives the film a very authentic and haunting demeanor.

Daniel Radcliffe portrays a young lawyer who travels into a secluded village where a terrifying ghost haunts children and takes their lives. “The Woman in Black” is full of spontaneous scenes that jump out towards the audience, so if you’re unprepared you may just wet yourself. It’s a fun film to enjoy with friends and includes an unpredictable plot that will keep you guessing every minute.

“The Cheesy One” “Poltergeist” is definitely a fun take on the cheesy, horror movie genre. The movie was filmed back

in the 1980s, so it’s no wonder the effects are extremely corny. The film centers on the Freeling family, who begins to experience unusual hauntings around their home. At first it seems like the typical paranormal movie where furniture moves by itself, but believe me, things get weirder and funnier. The cheesy jokes and corny effects will have you laughing throughout the whole film. “Poltergeist” is silly, yet still manages to be creepy and frightening. The gripping storyline will leave you on the edge of your seat, eyes wide open and laughing uncontrollably.

“The Too Close to Reality One” Based on the best-selling book of the same name, “Misery” is a timeless, hair-raising movie that finds horror in everyday life situations.

It has an unpredictable storyline and is more realistic to watch since it lacks the usual ghosts, witches, and other supernatural creatures.

The movie takes place in the snowy mountains where a talented writer, Paul Sheldon is injured in a car accident and rescued by a woman, who has a dark, secret past. The woman nurses Paul back to health, but after things spiral out of control, Paul must find a way to escape captivity or he may never come out alive. Known for its frightening scenes, “Misery” is a tense and terrifying thriller that leaves you with disturbing, unanswered questions.

If these eclectic range of horror movies aren’t already a part of your Halloween tradition, it should definitely become one. Grab a friend, microwave some popcorn, and be prepared for the bloodcurdling sensation that awaits you.

BY CLAIRE HUANG A&E EDITOR

PETER KANG

Dancing his way through his years at Diamond Bar High School, junior Peter Kang is not your average Brahma.

Kang joined the national-winning All Male Dance Crew his sophomore year, thanks to two talented dancers, class of 2013 graduate Austin Vo and senior Jeremy Chan.

“They helped me learn how to dance and helped me develop so that I could make it into AMDC that year,” stated Kang.

Once he had made it into the team, former captain Franklin Yu became Kang’s mentor. Along with their support, Kang had to work hard on his own as well. In fact, Kang was inspired by the Jabbawockeez at a young age and had started dancing with no formal training.

“II tried my best to reach the levell of those [who] had taught me by taking classes at Dellos dance studio, dio, freestyling in my garage, and watching YouTube videos. I’m still working to improve rove as a dancer ay,” Kang today,” shared. red. To think that Kang beme the captain came of AMDC with practice is self-practice e remarkable. quite Not only does g actively parKang pate in AMDC, ticipate but he also spends a time outside extra

of school in order to do what he loves.

Just this past summer, Kang was involved in GRaVy Babies, the junior squad of the dance team GRV, and competed with them at a competition called Body Rock Juniors.

Beating two-thirds of those who tried out, his group passed the final auditions.

However, his talents do not end there. The teenage dancer seems to be born to command the stage, as he is also the lead singer of the praise team in his church. Kang actually was not aware of his knack for singing before someone from the praise team heard him singing for fun and suggested that he join.

“Singing became more enjoyable when people started to acknowledge my voice. Just as I am still developing as a dancer, I’m still learning how to sing,” stated Kang.

Balancing out his hectic schedule of 0 to 6a, Kang finds time to practice before Bible study on Fridays. He likes to hold jam sessions with his friends as well.

A l though be being the captain of o AMDC as a junior ju is an honor honor, Kang feels burdened at times. ti “To be th the captain takes a lot of responsi sponsibility and time. T There is a lot of pressure on me because of exp expectations.

The pre previous captains w were all seniors an and they did well, so it it’s difficult sometimes, sometimes,” Kang

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One Million Views: Now What?

the pleasure of seeing him pop out of a shell in nut commercials in a pistachio colored suit and do the “Gangnam Style” dance with lifesized pistachios. In addition, he is The ubiquitous usage of social working on an album, but has been networking and the spread of invague about the details. formation through the internet are And finally, my personal favorforms of communication we have ite—Rebecca Black. She not only all become accustomed to. Howencourages me to be excited about ever, what amazes me even more Fridays, but also has incredible is the speed at which a video can strength for a young become an overnight teen. After her insensation. famous release of A few weeks ago, “Friday,” Rebecca Ylvis, a Norwegian Black resorted to pair of comedians, rehomeschooling leased a video titled, because of all the “The Fox.” Although bullying she had the excitement about received at school. the song, which The video had been seems to double as a commented on with teaching tool for predeath threats and school students, has taunts. Despite the subsided, its popuuncalled for hatred larity has not. The she has been forced duo is being flooded to face, she has with requests for inearned an obscenely terviews and record large sum of money labels, which impels PHOTO COURTESY OF huffi ngtonpost.com for her music video. me to whip out a camera and make a video “WHAT DOES THE FOX SAY” - Ylvis’s eccentric video shocks the world. Black also recently released a cover of filled with animal calls that will propel me to fame fellow viral video makers, Rebecca Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop,” and and wealth.

Black and Psy. Like Ylvis, Psy was has transformed the inappropriAfter one month, “The Fox” already well known in another ate song into a pleasant rendition. has garnered the attention of one country. After the release of “Gang- Props to you Rebecca Black, for million people on Youtube. That’s nam Style,” he was able to tour in- continuing to do what you love.

After observing these three vidimpressive for a song consisting ternationally and has performed at of terse statements and random countless shows, although many eos, I have discovered that it does ringing sounds. The duo has rockAmericans did not understand the not take much to gain internationeted to fame in America ever since, lyrics and only imitated his gallop- al fame. All you need is a catchy but in Norway, it was already well ing dance moves. I have also had beat and shameless dance moves.

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But no matter how hard it may be at times, dance plays a major role in Kang’s life. “I dance to express myself and who I am. But more specifically, dancing is my method of praising God. Since He blessed me with such talent, I dance to worship Him. It also prevents me from doing anything bad,” Kang stated with much resolve.

The AMDC captain is thankful towards those who guided him, especially DBHS dance instructor Janna Lindenberg. After much thought, Kang dedicated a message to the people special in his heart. “I was really annoying as a freshman because I constantly asked for help.

I wanted to be accepted and talented. I was criticized a lot and some of it was hard to take but it helped me become a better dancer.”

known. The two men are brothers that host a Norwegian talk show and have some other R-rated, but still hilarious, videos. Not much has actually happened to them since the release of the video, but honestly, I am pretty excited to see where these two playful siblings end up.

Its popularity has also led me to wonder about the whereabouts of

Eyeing Around the iOS 7

BY EMILY LEUNG ASST. FEATURE EDITOR

The launch of the latest Apple product always creates frenzy. The iOS 7—the world’s most advanced mobile OS—was no exception. The interface generated mixed reviews; however, after a short while, people started to lose interest. These seven “secret” features will hopefully rekindle the excitement that every user once had with the iOS 7.

No one wants to be blinded by a glaring light at night when they’re trying to read their phone. To counteract this issue, Apple has launched a night mode feature for its Map app with the iOS 7. Without the need to press a button or say a command, the light sensor will detect whether or not you need a darker interface to read the screen.

So, if you’re ever in a dimly lit place or in a dark car, your phone’s screen won’t strain your eyes ever again.

From finding your way in the dark to hanging picture frames, the iOS7 will be your best friend.

Apple’s preexisting Compass App now has a built-in spirit level, a device used to measure whether a surface is horizontal, on its second page. This monochromatic bubble level interface acts as a spirit level, thus eliminating the countless other spirit level apps in the App Store.

Just hold your phone against the wall until you get a balanced zero.

There are times when you just don’t want the world to see your face. But in this tech savvy day and age, there is no stopping communication on a 24/7 basis. The new audio only feature on FaceTime will assist in your not so present-

able days. Start the call just like you would a video call, but press the phone button instead. Your caller will not be able to see your face, functioning just like a phone.

This is a not too shabby way to save some money on your phone bill as well.

The iOS7 features a new and improved Siri. On the last interface, one thing Siri lacked was the ability to pronounce complex words or names correctly. Now, you’ll have the opportunity to modify Siri’s incorrectly spoken words. Just inform Siri “that’s not how you pronounce it”, and you will run through a short exercise to help Siri pronounce the word correctly.

And for the ladies out there, if you prefer a male voice guiding you to the nearest hipster cafe or nail salon, there is an option to change Siri’s voice.

Don’t you hate it when nobody remembers your birthday? That will not be the case anymore because your iPhone will. Just make sure you enter in your birthday, so it will send you a very special Happy Birthday message so you won’t be alone on your big day.

Personal security has been a prevailing issue lately, and when the iOS 6 quietly brought in ad tracking, a way for your phone to determine which ads best fit you by accessing your browsing history, some people became extremely paranoid. Now, the option to turn off ad tracking has been conveniently, and logically, moved to the Privacy section, instead of hidden in the About menu of your device.

Sometimes, the greatest treasures are the ones not in plain sight, so search around a bit, and maybe you will discover some impressive secrets in this tiny, hand held operating system.

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GIRLS TENNIS |The Diamond Bar girls tennis team showed how strong its doubles team was by defeating the Los Altos Conquerors 17-1.

BY ANDREW CHOI SPORTS EDITOR

Coming off a 14-4 win over the West Covina Bulldogs, Diamond Bar girls tennis extended its winning streak to three games after trampling the Los Altos Conquerors 17-1. After giving up a set in the first round of play to the Conquerors, DB was able to win 14 consecutive sets in the second and third round. The Brahmas now have an overall record of 10-2 and improved their league record to 8-1.

“They played a great match.

The girls are always working hard to get better and stay consistent,” coach Tisa Shavers said.

With the momentum from the victories against the Bonita Bearcats and the Bulldogs on DB’s side, everyone on the team came into the match with a determined mentality. Also, as usual, the doubles team led the way to victory for the Lady Brahmas.

The number one doubles team, consisting of senior co-captain Evelyn Wang and junior co-captain Karrie Tran, played a flawless game by shutting down two of the three opponents. Heading into the season, the duo of Wang and Tran were considered the favorites to win the Hacienda League Doubles title.

Senior Iris Hsieh and junior cocaptain Ashley Yeh, who makes up the number two doubles team, also showed that they deserve the same praise Wang and Tran received.

Hsieh and Yeh displayed great teamwork, appearing to have been playing with each other for their entire lives.

“We have a great understanding of each other and we know we can count on each other no matter how the set goes,” Hsieh said.

The Lady Brahmas also consist of a robust number three doubles team of juniors Kimberly Chen and Rosanne Chen. Many consider the Chens to be sisters not only because of their last name, but also because of the way they play together. They seem to consistently

BY JOSEPH PARK SPORTS EDITOR

They played a great match. The girls are always working hard. . .

Coach Tisa Shavers click with each other throughout any match.

Junior singles player Amberly Cheng was the highlight of the singles play matches as she displayed an excellent performance.

In her first set of the match, Cheng bageled her opponent in a quick and dominating fashion, overpowering the competition by manipulating her into make errors. In her final set of the match, Cheng ended once again on a high note by bageling her opponent.

With the Hacienda League play coming to an end, the Lady Brahmas are hoping to become league champions for the eighth straight season. Although the team hit a minor bump by losing to the Walnut Mustangs on September 26, DB is determined to gain revenge against them on October 21.

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VICTORY SMELLS GOOD - Juniors Karrie Tran (top) and Sabrina Liang (bottom) stroke their way to victory against Los Altos.

Finishing the regular season strong with CIF right around the corner GIRLS GOLF | As the regular season comes to a close, the Lady Brahmas defeat Diamond Ranch and are preparing for league title and CIF.

BY JOSEPH PARK SPORTS EDITOR

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FOCUS IS KEY - Senior Lynn Lee swings to bring victory to DB.

Diamond Bar’s golf team is swinging towards the right direction. Right around the corner the Hacienda League Title awaits and DB is a very strong candidate for it. The Lady Brahma’s have shown remarkable talent not only in this season, but also the past seasons. The rich tradition of success continues as the Lady Brahmas finished off Diamond Ranch on Thursday 240-286, upgrading DB’s league record to 7-1.

The Lady Brahmas headed into the match with a win against DR on Tuesday, 252-328. At Thursday’s match at the Diamond Bar Golf Course, DB had no trouble getting past DR. With consistency and skill, the Lady Brahmas have once again proved why they have won the past three Hacienda League Title and are looking to win it again this season. Junior Priscilla Shuo and sophomore Kathryn Hung displayed an excellent performance as they both shot 47. This match was the last for two memorable seniors, Diana Zhou and Megan Wong. “We were very consistent and solid all the way across,” McCabe said.

The Lady Brahmas have two

matches left in the season against West Covina. Currently, DB is tied for first against the Walnut Mustangs. “Walnut is a good team, they are as good as us,” McCabe said. If the Lady Brahmas go on to win against West Covina, they become the league champions for the fourth year straight. “After league, we hope to win the two next week, we actually should. We hope to fin-

After league, we hope to win the two next week.

Coach Tony McCabe ish off the league title. We won the league title every year we ever had a girls golf team,” McCabe said.

The ultimate goal the Lady Brahmas are working for is the state championships. Although it is a rigorous way to success, DB is considered a top three favorite, alongside Notre Dame Sherman Oaks and Walnut. “We want to go to the state finals for the third year in a row. We have some challenges ahead and now it gets serious,” McCabe said.

The Los Angeles Lakers, last season’s most infamous team in the NBA, are looking to start fresh for the upcoming season. After losing Dwight Howard, all-star center for the Lakers in the previous season, the Lakers were left with almost nothing. Although the team on paper does not look too outstanding, it is surpassingly better than last year’s roster. No really.

We’ll start off with the coach, Mike D’antoni. It is clear that D’antoni does not have a very good reputation in LA. Failing to get past the first round of the playoffs, D’antoni received tons of undeserved harsh criticism–D’antoni is an offensive-minded genius. With that said, the Lakers finished the regular season as the seventh seed and the eighth most efficient offense. However, this all took place without a training camp and can be seen as the sole reason D’antoni could not get his players to click under his run-and-gun, pick-androll system. Despite the fact that D’antoni miserably failed in defense, the Lakers added assistant coach Kurt Rambis for it. Offense is nothing to worry about, the problem that still lingers is defense.

With the little money the Lakers were left with, GM Mitch Kupchak signed useful free agents to fill the void of Howard. Chris Kaman, Nick Young, Wesley Johnson, and Jordan Farmar, are all players that will make an impact for the Lakers.

The Lakers roster is not a championship team; they are a playoff team. Also, there is one huge Xfactor people are seeming to forget.

Kobe Bryant’s unending desire to win. And when Bryant comes back from his injury, the league has something to watch out for because the Black Mamba is coming back with a purpose. To win and prove doubters wrong.

Bryant states that he is motivated to come back and win. Everyone is counting the Lakers out but they will stun many teams and basketball fans in the world. I am going out on a limb here and saying that the Lakers will make the sixth seed in the competitive Western Conference. Now let’s not forget the fact that the Lakers still have the seven-foot versatile Spaniard, Pau Gasol, and two time MVP Steve Nash. With the trio surrounded by the correct role players and young legs, the Lakers will make the playoffs.

Making the playoffs is a definite for L.A, but what happens in the playoffs is the part everyone really cares about. The Lakers will probably not get past the first round.

Even though the Lakers have a solid roster, the West is too competitive for L.A. to handle.

The Lakers are going to be a good team, but they do not have enough to face against the top seeded teams in the west such as the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, and Houston Rockets. Making it past the first round would truly be a miracle. For the Lakers fans out there, do not worry because the Lakers will be a championship team next season with the enormous cap space they will obtain.

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COACH PROFILE

Bonelli Park showdown for DB

Name: Cherry Li Currently Coaching: Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach Coaching Since: 2013

CROSS COUNTRY| Both the boys and girls team performed well as they both finished in the top 6th

BY GABY DINH STAFF WRITER

Through rain and tough terrain, the Diamond Bar cross country team competed in the Hacienda League Meet 2 at the Bonelli Regional Park. The athletes continued running despite the on and off rainy weather that occurred during the meet on Wednesday. The

They stayed focused and continued to put in their best effort.

Coach Christine Cortez DB cross country team placed 4th overall while Bonita High School’s cross country team took first place.

The League 2 Meet had Bonita, Los Altos, Walnut, Diamond Bar, Rowland, West Covina, and Diamond Ranch as the high schools in the Hacienda League to compete. There were a total of seven high schools and 82 students at the meet. The Bonelli Regional Park course was 3 miles long and the trail looped around the entire Bonelli Park of the hills in San Dimas.

“We’re taking this meet’s results as a learning lesson for the upcoming league finals,” Coach Christine Cortez said. “If the girls’ varsity place 4th again, they can place for CIF finals.”

The girls placed 4th out of 6th.

Leading the girl’s team, sophomore Anabelle Chang finished 13 out of 42 with a time of 20:38.3. After Chang was junior Ariana Infante at 21:04.4. Junior Jeannie Huang followed after with 21:05.2 respectively. Close behind was freshman Emily Slater at 22:00.2 and senior

Annaliz Loera with 22:18.0. Senior Landi Gonzales received 24:25.5 and freshman Jessica Au got 24:55.5 to finish off with the girl’s fastest times.

“The runners had a good race but it was not considered their greatest, for the terrain and weather proved to be a challenge. They stay focused and continued to put in their best effort,” Cortez explained.

For the boys, they placed 6th out of 7th. Freshman Paul Abido led the way to complete the course first, finishing 33rd out of 45. Following after, junior Ryan Alvarrado came in at 37. Freshman Ronny Alemany, junior Hamilton Lin, and sophomore Walter Chang came after to complete DB’s top five times for the boys.

The cross country team hopes to improve their times for the next upcoming meet. “We hope to reach Top 4 in the next League meet for both boys and girls varsity. I feel the boys can reach these goals, and we look forward to improvement,”

We’re taking this meet’s results as a learning lesson for the upcoming league finals.

Coach Christine Cortez

Cortez said.

The next upcoming cross country meet will be the Mt. San Antonio Invitational. It will occur on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26. Only the top 7 varsity runners will be able to compete.

The League finals at the Mt. Sac course will occur on Wednesday, November 6.

The cross country team consists of two freshmen and only two seniors. The Brahmas plan to gain experience for the future years.

Cherry Li is now the assistant coach for Diamond Bar varsity volleyball team this year. Previously, Li was an assistant coach for the Lock Haven University, a Division II volleyball team in Pennsylvania. Prior to her coaching career, she was a professional Chinese volleyball player for 10 years, where her team placed as National Champions for two years. Li’s proudest moments in volleyball were when she became a three time American All-Star at Lock Haven. “I like coaching volleyball because it gives me a chance to pass on my knowledge about volleyball to others and help

them improve,” Li said.

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BROOKE MILLER ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

A winner on the range with academic strength

BY YUSHENG XIA ASST. EDITORIAL EDITOR

Hard work, determination, and passion. These three qualities are the driving force behind the golfing life of senior captain Brooke Miller. Miller’s love for golf propelled her through a journey that began with little knowledge of the game, and ended with her as a girls golf varsity captain, leading her team to success.

Miller’s life revolves around sports. She played softball for eight years before grabbing a golf club the spring of her eighth grade year.

Inspired by her mother, who has played golf since the age of eight, Miller ultimately chose golf over softball and went on to play on a daily basis.

From there on out, Miller dedicated an enormous amount of hard work into golf and worked her way up to become the outstanding player she is today. She practices golf two to seven hours each day to make up for her delayed start in the sport.

“I started kind of late in comparison with most golfers who start when they’re five or six, or ten. I really had to commit [to the sport] and work hard and I’ve enjoyed it. I love working hard. I love golf. I love being out there every day,” Miller said.

I’ve had great captains to look up to over the last three years.

Senior Brooke Miller Although Miller’s work ethics greatly contributed to her success, she owes a lot of what she achieved today to her previous captains.

“I’ve had great captains to look up to over the last three years and they’ve taught me to work hard and to help my teammates get better.” Miller said.

Teamwork is a quality that certainly helped the Lady Brahmas dominate their league for many years. Miller believes that their

team is built on pushing each other to improve. Therefore, she finds it important to use her knowledge and past experiences with golf to help the younger members of the team learn and progress.

“Your experiences and you as a person are different [from others] and using those differences to bring us together has been very positive for the team,” Miller said.

Golf is not the only thing that Miller enjoys. As an ambitious person, she has high goals that include majoring in literature after being inspired by her past Honors and AP English classes. She also occasionally writes for the Bull’s Eye. Miller helps tutor children after school and really enjoys the experience of working with kids.

With so many interests, Miller acknowledges that it can be tough finding a balance between DB’s rigorous academic life and the activities she loves. Yet, Miller’s determination for improving both her skills and herself as a person truly makes her a perfect example of an outstanding Brahma athlete.

CIF Individuals is right around the corner and Miller hopes to make it to the next round.

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Lack of energy causes the Lady Brahmas the game VOLLEYBALL| Diamond Bar’s lack of consistency and intensity leads to a loss in a match it should have won.

BY JOSEPH PARK SPORTS EDITOR Consistency was absent for Diamond Bar’s volleyball team in a 3-2 loss to the Rowland Raiders on Thursday. Although a strong effort, the same energy played in the first set was not continuous, ultimately leading to a loss.

The Lady Brahmas played the first set with unmatched intensity, taking the first set with a whopping score of 25-9. The offense was flowing while the defense was nearly impeccable. When the Lady Brahmas play the way they did in the first set every game in the season,

Our problem is that we always come out strong then have huge drop in the next game Coach Erica Hansen they will be a tough team to beat.

With overflowing confidence from the first set, DB let the second set slip away 25-21. The Raiders hit the Lady Brahmas by surprise as the Raiders came out with a different mentality that outplayed DB. “Well we lost the game in five. We went out strong in the first game and killed them. Then the second game we just stopped played. We got complacent. The girls expected an easy win and didn’t think they would have to play and it backfired,” coach Erica Hansen said.

After a lackluster performance from DB in the second set, the Lady Brahmas seemed as if they

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DEFENSE IS KEY - Senior Allison Castanon leaps in the air for a return to win the set.. changed their play. Winning the third set 25-16, DB had the lead.

However, once again, the Lady Brahmas failed to keep hold of the lead as the Raiders came back in the fourth set with a higher intensity level than DB. The match was tied at 2-2.

The fifth and final set was a low scoring event. Both teams had trouble getting their offense to flow. However, the Raiders had the

edge in this set, winning 16-14. The match was over and it was a learning experience for the Lady Brahmas as they work on their consistency and energy level.

“Our problem is that we always come out strong then have this huge drop in the next game.

They don’t have the same energy throughout. We had only dropped one game so far, and that was to the toughest team in our league. Hope-

fully the girls learn from this and we don’t drop another game to a weak team,” Hansen said.

Senior Tia Hernandez led DB in kills. Junior Jessica Pierce was also notable for her consistent play throughout the game. Senior Hayley Everhart served well and sophomore captain Morgan Dempsey set well. Senior Anna Vorkink led the team with 54 blocks. Pierce also had 15 serving aces while Dempsey

had 230 assists.

The Lady Brahmas are now preparing for the upcoming matches against Bonita, West Covina, Los Altos, and compete in the Gabrielino Tournament. A portion of the season is gone and the CIF is right around the corner. DB takes this loss as a learning experience and work towards success for the remainder of the season., trying to go farther in the playoffs.

DB swimming pool nearing end SWIMMING POOL| After months of construction, the new pool is nearing completion.

BY STAFF WRITER

Anticipation for the Diamond Bar’s Denis R. Paul Aquatic Center will end at the start of the upcoming year. The $10.7 million 12- lane swimming pool is planned to open not only for DB’s swimming team, but also for the future water polo team.

After the opening of the new pool, DB swimmers will no longer have to call Walnut High School’s pool their home. To compete with other school teams, DB is planning on recruiting water polo players for both boys and girls for the upcoming year. The water polo team will start in the 2014-2015 school year in the fall season. Davies stated that there would be no specific process for tryouts but informed that all the players will have to progressively get tougher.

For the first time in DB’s history, P.E. students will now be able to learn synthetic swimming

techniques in the water. Students swimming in the pool will have the advantage of the new lockers and showers. Two fitness classrooms, new bathrooms, and rooms for coaches and teams will also be available in the building next to the aquatic center.

Unlike Walnut which spends about $30,000 a year to heat the pool, DB plan to be wise and profitable. The aquatic center is designed to be built with energy efficient pumps and filters as well as piping for solar heating to save money and the environment.

The aquatic center will feature a new modernized electronic scoreboard, an area for concession stands, and seats for the audience to enjoy the matches under the shade.

This pool will pave the way for future success for the Brahma Aquatics in swim and water polo.

With a rich tradition in swim, the Brahma Aquatics will find a new home soon. The pool make more opportunities for public and other events.

IN THE PROCESS - Diamond Bar’s new swimming pool will be the site of DB Aquatics starting in January.

ANDREW CHOI

16 SPORTS

THE BULL’S EYE

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

SPORTS DB defense tames the Bulldogs FOOTBALL | Instead of the offense taking control of the game, the Brahmas’ defense stole the spotlight, forcing five turnovers.

BY ANDREW CHOI SPORTS EDITOR

The Diamond Bar football team extended its winning streak to four games after defeating the West Covina Bulldogs, who were the 2012 reigning Hacienda League champions. Despite giving up four interceptions to the Bulldogs, the Brahmas overcame this obstacle by having their defense force five turnovers. After beating West Covina 34-13, DB improved to an overall record of 5-2 and is now tied for first in the league.

“We played a little sluggishly, but we came out on top. The offense was a little shaky, [but] the defense won it for us,” head coach Ryan Maine said. In the previous game, the Brahmas were not able to keep up with the Los Altos Conquerors, losing 31-14.

After giving up six points to the Bulldogs, the Brahmas quickly answered back with a touchdown of their own. Senior running back and co-captain Tyler Brown scored the first points for DB off a 11-yard touchdown run.

The 5’8 standout running back was all over the field during the game and finished with 125 offensive yards, two touchdowns, one interception, and two forced fumbles.

He was also named the Overall Player of the game.

“I just try to do whatever I can to help the team,” Brown said.

Throughout the first half, the Brahmas had numerous opportunities to increase their lead. However, DB only scored one more time from a 26 yard touchdown run from senior running back Tyron Kelley.

The Brahmas entered halftime with a 14-6 lead over the Bulldogs.

Coming out of halftime strong, the Brahmas’ offense looked like its old form- scoring a touchdown on their first possession. Junior quarterback and co-captain Tyler Peterson connected with junior wide receiver Cordell Broadus, who was wearing the No. 5 jersey in honor of junior defensive back Antonio Hull, for a 18 yard touchdown pass.

“The game was [really] success-

ful. We did what we had to do. We came out and got the W,” Broadus said.

The Brahmas are one of the best passing teams in the league. Peterson, who has shown composure and great leadership skills, is leading the league with 1047 passing yards and nine touchdowns. Broadus, a 6’3 receiver who is considered one of the top Division I prospects in the nation, also leads the league with 36 receptions for 393 yards and six touchdowns.

“Their relationship is good.

They have been throwing routes to each other since January. They got a good chemistry between each other,” Maine said.

Later in the third quarter, Brown scored another touchdown on an 11 yard run, increasing the lead to 286.

The game was quickly out of reach for the Bulldogs when sophomore running back Brian Lamb scored a 10-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter. After the final whistle, the Brahmas bounced back from a shaky start to defeat the Bulldogs 34-13.

Although WC did not have its star wide receiver Sidney Jones due to injury, the DB’s defense was the key to winning the game, as it forced four fumbles and one interception from the Bulldogs. Junior linebacker Oswaldo De La Torre led the team with two fumble recoveries. Also a crucial part of the game was junior defensive lineman Jason Kim, who recorded a fumble recovery and five tackles.

“We knew the defense had to step up in order for us to dominate the game. We just have to carry on this momentum into the next game,” Kim said.

Senior linebacker Josh Sanchez had a stellar game with eleven tackles and one fumble recovery.

Becoming a dominating force on the field, Sanchez leads the state of California in tackles with 89.

The game created a lot of tension and pressure between both teams because of Hull transferring to DB from WC after the 2012 football season. Due to CIF transfer regulations, however, Hull can only play for the Brahmas if they make it to the second round of the CIF playoffs.

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APPROACHING THE ENDZONE- Quarterback Tyler Peterson (top) jukes out defenders left and right while running back Tyron Kelley (bottom) runs past the defensive backs for an easy touchdown.

UPCOMING GAMES Football (6:45 PM)

Volleyball (7:00 PM)

10/18 vs DRanch

10/17 vs Bonita

11/01 vs Rowland

10/19 @ Gabrielino

11/08 @ Walnut

Tournament

(Branding Iron Game)

10/22 @ West Covina

10/16/13-11/13/13

Girls Tennis

Girls Golf

Cross Country

(3:30 PM)

(2:30 PM)

(3:30 PM)

10/17 @ Rowland

10/17 vs West Covina

11/02 @ TBA League

10/21 vs Walnut

10/21 @ TBA

Finals

10/23 @ Troy

10/24 @ TBA End of Regular Season

10/24 vs Los Altos 10/29 @ Diamond Ranch 11/04 @ Rowland 11/06 vs Walnut

TBA for CIF