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It’s finally back—after five long years, USB has finally won its debate against Diamond Bar High School’s administration to bring back what Brahmas have been wondering about for so long: Sadie Hawkins.

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reason we can’t get any more dances is because of our dirty dancing.”

While the return of Sadie’s might have been a sudden shock to most students, USB has actually been negotiating with the Administration’s Office for years.

“USB has tried to get Sadie’s back for years now. We haven’t had a Sadie’s for at least the last five years. Several [generations of] USB members have been passing down the fight to get it back,” Sun said.

Over the past two years, Sun has been personally working

Boasting over 80 different clubs on school campus, Diamond Bar High School is known for its diversity of activities, allowing students to get involved outside of the classroom—and this diversity is evergrowing. So far this school year, students have seen the rise of clubs like Investment Club, Support Education in Ghana Association, Music for Healing, and Pencils of Promise, all of which have recently been approved by USB. Music for Healing, a club formed by seniors Tiffany Lin and Jessica Fan, will utilize the musical talents of students to entertain senior citizens. Lin, one of the co-presidents, aims to create a “chain reaction of kindness” for students to participate in by using their talents to help the community. Lin would like for the members to see the benefits of volunteering at senior centers around the area using their musical skills. (For more on Music for Healing, see Feature story on page 7).

Another newly formed club, Investment Club, was started by junior Armaan Kohli in order to educate students on the stock mar-

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Juniors (left to right) Lucas Araya, Danielle Narciso, Nicole Li, Lauren Park, and Rachel Hwang show their costumes for All Hallow’s Eve.

The Sadie Hawkin’s dance will be returning to DBHS for the first time since 2009 on Nov. 25.

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As some students may already know, the Sadie Hawkins Dance is similar to the other dances that DBHS holds annually like Prom and Homecoming, but with a twist. Instead of the traditional “boy asking the girl” that the students are so familiar with, it is now the girls’ turn to ask.

This year, the dance will be taking place in the DBHS gym on Nov. 25 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. The theme for the dance will be based on the well-known 1978 movie, “Grease.”

“We thought “Grease” would be really fun and new theme to bring in. The dance is going to be a 50’s theme and we encourage ev-

eryone to dress up like the characters from ‘Grease,’” Sun said.

Food, movies, music, and other exciting activities such as a carnival games, game trucks, face painting, temporary tattoos will be provided at the event.

Sadie’s was not held after March 2009 because of the school’s concern over dirty dancing.

“After having so many off campus dances [Homecoming, Winter Formal and Prom], Sadie’s was just not making enough money, and Sadie’s actually ended up losing money for the school,” USB Commissioner of Spirit Rochelle Sun said via text. “But the number one

Breaking down student stereotypes at DB Forum On Oct. 24, Peer Counseling held DB Forum to raise awareness about bullying. sarah markiewicz staff writer For all the stress over busy schedules and otherwise trite occurrences, there are times when Diamond Bar students feel burdened by their experiences with social dilemmas and bullying. Peer Counseling has addressed this issue in a way that is both entertaining and emotionally provocative through the school’s seventeenth DB Forum.

DB Forum is an event held by Peer Counseling twice a year, in October and February. On October 24 from the beginning of the school day to the final bell, students were not only invited to share their personal issues without fear but also to gain feedback in the form of their peers’ experiences and opinions.

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Peer Counseling students and teacher Kurt Davies perform a skit by acting out common stereotypes about USB. Students were arranged into groups that they remained with for the entire day, and each group was assigned to a Peer Counseling member who led them in each activity.

“Peer Counseling is a chance for

DBHS students to develop skills that help other students through confidential counseling services.

It’s sort of like pre-psychology in a way, because we learn a lot of techniques that help us in the future,” Lopez said.

Students at DB Forum discussed social issues and established relationships with new people in a variety of ways. They created original skits about stereotypes that relate specifically to Diamond Bar and brainstormed ways to end these

stereotypes and create solidarity between students. At some points, they were also encouraged to share personal stories about the social issues that they had experienced or witnessed.

“I didn’t expect that they [those in her group] would have those kinds of backstories, but I did expect it because there are two sides to everyone,” senior Grace Chang said in reference to the confidential information that she heard during her second DB Forum.

The event had the same activities as those from previous years.

This was done in order to ensure that this year’s attendees would have the same experience as students who went to previous DB forums. Lopez explained that bringing students in higher level classes into the mix has been a challenge.

“We would like to have a good diversity because we believe DB Forum is beneficial to everyone,” Lopez said.

Lopez hoped to see the number

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Dance, chem get new teachers Kari Simonson and Malinalli Cooke fill previous vacancies. gaby dinh asst. web editor After many days without a proper teacher, the dance and chemistry classes at Diamond Bar High School can all breathe a sigh of relief with addition of Kari Simonson and Malinalli Cooke into the Brahma family.

Cooke is a new chemistry teacher replacing Jennifer Bravo, who recently became the Instructional Dean of English, Career Education, and the Arts for DBHS. Cooke is taking on Bravo’s honors and regular chemistry classes, while Bravo’s two Advanced Placement classes have been divided between teachers Carly Russo and Teresa Hebert respectively.

Before Cooke started on Oct. 23, a majority of Bravo’s chemistry classes were taught by a substitute teacher for three weeks. As an instructional dean, Bravo can only teach one period, which is her third

period honors chemistry class.

Since Cooke transferred over in the middle of the semester, she plans to go over topics that the students were unable to fully comprehend.

“I’m just trying to get everybody on the same page and move forward as a class. It is hard because I have kids from different teachers and different positions in the textbook, so they’re used to the way their old teacher taught them,” Cooke said. “It’s definitely going to be a transition.”

Cooke is certified to teach chemistry, biology, and geoscience in high school. However, she says that her favorite subject to teach is AP Environmental Science, which she taught at her old school in Silver Lake. If the opportunity occurs, Cooke says would like to teach the class again.

The other recent addition to the Brahma staff is Kari Simonson, the new dance teacher. Simonson is replacing previous dance instructor Janna Van Horn, who has become the new Activities Director.

Simonson has over twenty years of dancing experience, having coached dance at Woodbridge

High School for eight years as well as having toured internationally as a dancer herself. Aside from teaching, she also currently works as a teacher in the Jimmie DeFore Dance Center in Costa Mesa.

“Diamond Bar has always had a reputation of excellence and a high standard quality for the dance program,” Simonson said. “It’s the students and their passion for the art. That’s what drew me to this school.”

Simonson has found the transition here in the middle of a semester to be relatively smooth. She said that her first few days were enjoyable and that she is currently helping the dance students with the upcoming winter dance concert as well as the Dance Team and AllMale competitions.

“I think Mrs. Van Horn has done an amazing job getting the kids ready to where they’re at now for the concert and the competition,” Simonson said. “I have experience in producing and directing shows so I think the concert’s going to come off great. The kids are going to do a great job. I’m very excited to be here.”

NEWSBITS OHIO When someone mentions the term “misdemeanor,” people usually think of graffiti or petty theft. However, in Army veteran Darin Welker’s case, his conviction was because of his pet ducks. Welker was cited for violating a ban on farm animals by keeping his ducks, which he used to relieve his post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. He argued for a change in the law, saying that the ducks are usually fenced in his yard or sitting on his recliner in the house. After the case, Welker gave away eight of his ducks but kept six.

PENNSYLVANIA Over the hills and far away, Teletubbies come to play. For one Lehigh University student, however, he was definitely not playing, the previous Sunday.

Dressed as the popular BBC children’s television show Teletubbies character, Laa-Laa, the unidentified culprit damaged a friend’s door and stole Chinese food after coming from a Halloween party. Although no charges were filed at first, action was taken once the victim’s landlord became involved. “Not that many Teletubbies get arrested.

You can’t make it up,” police Chief Mark DiLuzio said.

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New teachers Kari Simonson (left) and Malinalli Cooke (right) are the newest Brahmas in the DBHS staff.

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The Boy Scout saying “Leave no trace” has never been more important, espe-

cially for Ramon Herrera who has been tied to a $250,000 heist. Investigators discovered Herrera’s DNA present on the unflushed toilet of a home in Albuquerque where the man reportedly robbed over $250,000 worth of jewelry. In addition, the DNA of Herrera was also found on the can of a coke which was opened and left at the scene of the crime. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges given by the police.

FLORIDA You are what you eat. A 15-pound male African tortoise named Lola learned this fact the hard way after X-rays discovered a turtle shaped pendant stuck inside the animal’s stomach.

Lola’s owner took Lola to a vegetarian after the tortoise hadn’t pooped in a month. There, Dr. Don Harris discovered the pendant and the clinic is now keeping Lola in hopes that the pendant will pass through the animal’s digestive system.

MISSOURI Most things that hold special meaning to American culture have a hall of fame.

Baseball, blues, and most recently…mustaches. The American Mustache Institute has recently said it will release its International Mustache Hall of Fame on Feb. 11. Although the Mustache Hall of Fame will start off as an online reward showing, AMI says that it will decide upon a permanent physical location in the near future.

Clubs give new opportunities to Brahmas to work toward unique causes CLUBS from p.1 ket and the economy. To encourage members to participate and use their newfound knowledge, Kohli plans on holding competitions in which students can pretend to invest in the own stock market.

“I hope to teach the members about the market so that they can be better prepared in the future to take on a job that relates to investments,” Kohli said over Facebook.

While many clubs on campus aim to help the less fortunate, the Support Education in Ghana Association sets itself apart by working internationally to achieve this goal.

SEGA was formed by sophomore Kenneth Wah, who was inspired to create the club after volunteering in Ghana for two weeks this past summer. During his trip, the he learned about the culture and lifestyles in Ghana by interacting with the children there.

“I believe that I [can] make a large impact in changing the coun-

try through education,” Wah said.

Through SEGA, Wah hopes to raise money to allow individuals to take part in Africa’s education, which costs $3 per year on average. He would also like to collect the necessary school supplies and donate them to various schools in Ghana.

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“I believe that I [can] make a large impact in changing [Ghana] through education.”

KENNETH WAH Promise also plans on raising money to give children in developing countries the education that they deserve and raises awareness on the lack of funding for basic education in certain areas of the world.

Junior Jennifer Chang recently restarted the club.

“My club aims to make a difference in every child’s life so he can

receive a quality education. PoP is a great organization that tries to give everyone the right to an education,” Chang said.

Another club, A Place for Smiles, created by junior Felicitas Anijielo, is expected to be approved in November. Having struggled with depression herself, Anijielo aims to transform the club into a place in which students can discuss the disorder and help those who are currently suffering from it.

“We all have our sad moments, even if we keep those to ourselves.

I want to help through [hosting] awareness events, educating members on the warning signs, and creating a fun and supportive atmosphere,” Anijielo said.

Anijielo felt that all of the preexisting clubs on campus were geared towards helping or uniting a larger group of people. Therefore, she has decided to make APS, a club that focuses on the individuals themselves as opposed to the group as a whole.

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Thundering Herd School nurse lost the battle gallops to victory The DBHS Marching Band won sweepstakes at the Loara Band Review. sarah markiewicz staff writer The Diamond Bar High School music program and Color Guard played to the song of triumph once again at the Loara Band Review on Oct. 25. Accolades acquired included the highest honor of sweepstakes for the Diamond Bar High Thundering Herd, first place for Color Guard, and second place in the military baton division for sophomore Rebecca Kimn.

Diamond Bar competed with other marching bands and Color Guard teams within the middle school to high school range (also called MS to 6A). Other high schools that participated in the Review included Notre Dame, Chino, Glendora, Arcadia, and Riverside King.

The DB marching band was able to win sweepstakes, which is synonymous to the grand prize for the parade, while DB’s rival Riverside King placed first behind them. “[It] was a monumental feat on our part because Riverside is known for dominating with their clean performances,” Kimn said via Facebook. On the other hand, DB’s Color Guard only made first place in their division while Riverside’s Color Guard won sweepstakes.

“Color guard is scored on things like showmanship (how the color guard looks and presents itself)

and execution (how well we execute the routine to the music),” said senior Hedy Yu, who is the captain of Color Guard, in a Facebook message.

“Our goal is to be as well-prepared as we can be and to present our best at each competition. For Diamond Bar Color Guard as a whole, we want to get back up to World class during winter guard season,” Yu continued.

In the division for military baton spinning, Drum Major Rebecca Kimn achieved second place. Kimn explained that she had become interested in marching band when she attended her older brother’s parade in fifth grade. She began practicing once she entered middle school. Outside of the Thundering Herd, she has also received the titles “Class A Military Champion” and “Open Mace Champion” in the World Drum Major Association Championships.

“This year, we are going to overpower [Riverside Kings] with the control and excitement rendered by our playing and marching,” Kimn said.

And overpower they did at the Chino Invitational on Nov. 1, where the Thundering Herd and Color Guard both went home with Sweepstakes. With determination, Band and Color Guard are currently perfecting and fine-tuning their performance for the Arcadia Invitational on Nov. 15.

“The Loara Review Sweepstakes is basically a look into the future.

For a few years, there’s been a pattern that’s been showing up; those who are the top dogs at Loara stay the top dogs throughout the rest of the parade season,” Yu said.

Debbie Holt, one of the school nurses, passed away due to cancer on Oct. 12. lilly ball asst. a&e editor

The Brahma family has recently lost a treasured member. Debbie Holt, who worked as Diamond Bar High’s district Health Clerk, passed away on Oct. 12th following a long battle with cancer at 59 years old.

Holt served for 20 years in the Walnut Valley Unified School District as a registered nurse and also as a member of the Physical Education team at the elementary school level. She has also previously worked at Evergreen Elementary school, South Pointe

DB FORUM from p.1 of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Honors students increase, because these students normally do not have time to attend due to their busy schedules. Lopez says that Peer Counseling has tried to implement new ways of spreading awareness about DB Forum in order to persuade more students to attend.

“The best we can do to reach that demographic is to tell them how beneficial it is in so many ways and try to make the event seem worthwhile through methods such as posters, announcements, and flyers,” Lopez said over Facebook.

While most AP and Honors students do not attend DB Forum, there is another event coming up

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Holt and her favorite quote during her years on the DBHS staff.

Funeral services for Holt were held at Lomo Vista Memorial Park in Fullerton on Oct. 18th.

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After five years, USB finally gets Sadies reapproved by administration The Thundering Herd ended up in second place and won prizes after performing at the Loara Band Review.

Middle school, and finally DBHS, where she remained for two years until her illness began.

Holt is survived by her husband and two grown children.

The nurse was described as “a lovely woman who enjoyed people” by Theresa Guest, a fellow district nurse who worked with her.

“She had an infectious laugh, and a quick wit that often made people smile. She was extremely dependable and always willing to help others. She believed in putting her students first, and will be missed by many. Our heart goes out to her and her family,” Guest said about Holt.

Holt was a member of the Diamond Bar community and touched the lives of many students. She watched many children begin their careers in kindergarten and graduate from DBHS years later.

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Catherine Larcheveque presents an Asian stereotype as part of an activity. that may suit their interests. In the first week of November, Peer Counseling will conduct Stress Awareness Week, which will educate students about ways in which they can combat anxiety over their workloads. Throughout the week, students can release their stress with punching bags and watch as the Peer Counseling officers are splattered with paint.

Still, for students who want to experience DB Forum again or for the first time, the next one will take place in February. While there have been rumors about a third DB Forum being planned for this school year, Peer Counseling will only coordinate one more.

“There are circumstances that prevent it; but in the future I hope it’s a possibility,” Lopez said.

like Troy High experience.

“I waited in front of the Administration’s Office for weeks to discuss this dance. But I’m super appreciative of Administration’s willingness to hear our opinions,” Sun said. “It took quite some compromise, but I’m glad that we’ve been able to bring back something we’ve wanted for so long.”

Tickets will be sold for $15 with an activity card for a single person, and $20 without one. Unfortunately unlike Homecoming and Prom, date passes will not be avail-

Students express their opinions towards the returning dance.

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By Sasha Rivera A look on the treatment of animals in America’s factory farms reveals animal abuse that is far from acceptable.

NAUGHT BUT BOOKS: THE HERE AND NOW

By Frances Wu “The Here and Now” by Ann Brashares proves to be a disappointing read

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Julia Chen, who was later elected as Speaker of the House, gives a speech the day before elections. Also winning USB officers were Kevin Lee, Joyce Kang, April Song, Tina Chen, and Justin Kim.

able for this event which means students will not be allowed to invite people from other schools.

So ladies, don’t keep the guys waiting and use this extraordinary chance to show them that they aren’t the only ones who can ask for a dance.

RESTAURANT REVIEW: POKINOMETRY

By Bernard Chen By combining fast food and sashimi, this assembly-line style restaurant is both delicious and affordable.

PLAY REVIEW: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

By Hanna Kang The fall play, a modern take on Shakespeare’s classic play, was refreshing and entertaining.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME SHOWCASE A look at our school’s most creative costumes.

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EYE OF THE EDITORS ILLEGAL CLUB FEES: Clubs continue to charge members despite this practice being against the law in California.

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t the start of the school year, administrators relayed a clear message to staffers that students aren’t required to pay to participate in a school activity. Despite this, membership fees and mandatory donations continue to leave students pressured to pay a considerable amount to enjoy activities on Diamond Bar High School campus.

Well known as a “pay-toplay” arrangement, having students make monetary contributions to keep school programs and activities running is an illegal practice in California, although this may not be the case in other states. Public schools don’t have to provide extracurricular activities for their students, and can’t impose fees if they do, under the state’s “free school guarantee.” In fact, Assembly Bill 1575, signed by Governor Jerry Brown in 2012, allows students and parents to file complaints if they’ve been charged with illegal fees and to possibly receive full reimbursement.

It’s understandable why clubs are dependent on these illegal fees: food fair fundraisers and boba sales just won’t cut it, especially for competitions and events that lead to hefty club expenses every year.

Nonetheless, students can’t be prohibited from taking part in activities because of their inability to pay.

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In attempts to comply with the rules, some clubs have allowed students to join without paying a membership fee, but forbade them from participating in certain activities. Although a valiant attempt, this too isn’t allowed, as a student’s participation in a program can’t be compromised in any way.

For example, if members of a club decide to join a local competition and one student would like partake in the event but cannot afford to do so, they must fundraise or find ways to ensure that the student is not unfairly excluded from the activity.

On the other hand, clubs can require members to pay for club t-shirts, which don’t necessarily affect a student’s experience in the club, if they would like to purchase one.

Although mandatory fees may persist in organizations, students should know their right to partake in extracurricular activities on campus, even if they cannot financially afford to do so. Likewise, clubs and organizations should acknowledge these rights and provide fair and equal participation to all of their members. As school spending remains stagnant and programs become costly, students will have to consider other ways to raise funds and ensure equity in their school activities.

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6 OUT OF EVERY 10 STUDENTS ARE IN CLUBS THAT ENFORCE THE “PAY TO pLAY” RULE. IN 2012, GOVERNOR JERRY BROWN SIGNED ASSEMBLY BILL 1575, ALLOWING STUDENTS TO FILE A COMPLAINT IF THEY HAVE BEEN WRONGLY CHARGED WITH ILLEGAL FEES AT SCHOOL. Data was collected through in school and online polls.

170 DBHS students were surveyed.

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The U.S. begins to take action against the Ebola pandemic, but these endeavors might not be enough.

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fter nearly 5,000 deaths in West Africa and one fatality in Texas, the U.S. is finally taking action against Ebola.

However, the aid might not arrive soon enough or be efficient enough to combat Ebola, which could be a massive setback in fighting the virus.

Since Ebola’s first appearance in 1976, the World Health Organization has reported over 10,000 cases, with this year’s outbreak being the largest. The virus is contagious, but not airborne, and spreads through contact with infected people or

animals. Ebola isn’t a joke; the U.S. needs to treat it very seriously.

Despite the disease’s long existence, it has only recently gained U.S. attention.

With prompting from fearful public and health organizations, President Obama, in mid-September, announced the dispatch of 3,000 military personnel to West Africa over the next six months, as well as 400,000 home healthcare kits to West African families. The Pentagon will also send medical personnel and supplies for 17 treatment centers and a 25-bed hospital to Liberia.

While these measures seem like proper courses of action, they are not as efficient as they could be. According to The Hill, a top U.S. political website, aid

Not yet ready for reunion Korean reunification will only emphasize many imbalances.

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workers see these arrangements as token gestures due to the need for thousands of medical resources.

The 25-bed hospital especially has received disapproval because of the small size and its long arrival time.

It could also take weeks before the military personnel are deployed due to the strain from other conflicts. If the U.S. sends resources, it needs to make sure that they are abundant enough and will arrive soon enough to be of any efficiency.

Ebola has also reached the U.S. itself. Thomas Eric Duncan, a Liberian man, visited Dallas and began to display symptoms in September. The nurses who treated him were infected and are reportedly in good condition, but

Duncan died due to late diagnosis and inefficient treatment. Last week, a doctor in New York also contracted the disease after volunteering in West Africa. He is currently in stable condition.

Although the disease is stabilized in the U.S., vaccines are still in development, raising questions about why they are just now being created. Ebola has existed since 1976; yet, no major actions were taken until recently.

If the U.S. had worked on combatting Ebola earlier, the 2014 outbreak in West Africa and its arrival into the U.S. may have been prevented. The past can’t be changed, so the U.S. must focus on getting supplies to West Africa as soon as possible and preventing Ebola’s spread throughout the U.S.

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he very minute the corpulent North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un vanished into thin air and remained invisible for the duration of a month, the silent but brutal regime once again became the hot topic of the media. Cautious speculations about his failing health escalated to implausible theories about his grip on power.

And when Kim made his first public appearance after his brief hiatus, the cameras snapped away, eager to capture the moment.

But are any of these people as restless to take a good look at the pressing situation in North Korea as they are to land a photo or two of the unattractive iron-fisted ruler?

My best guess is absolutely not.

In South Korea and Korean communities in the United States, various events are held throughout the year to commemorate the end of the Korean War and to raise the issue of the divide between the North and the South, usually with a theme somewhere along the lines of “Toward Reunification!” Stories of separated and reunited old couples are told amid heavy silence and the occasional suppressed sob of a distraught elderly woman.

These events do not address the numerous obstacles that come with reunification but only serve to unite Koreans—for a short while at that—in pushing forth with an illconsidered cause.

To be brutally honest, the byproduct of the reunification of North and South Korea would be a disaster itself. Sixty-one years have passed since the 38th parallel was created by the Korean Armistice Agreement at the end of the Korean War, and the passing of each year increases the gap between the two in every aspect possible.

In the North, there is no freedom of press or Internet access. There is no freedom of religion, and members of the diminishing Christian community live in fear, not knowing when government officials will barge into their underground church and have them executed. Unless they take the means to educate themselves, South Koreans will never know of the unspeakable atrocities committed against their North Korean neighbors. Reunification will only emphasize the social, political, economic and religious rifts that separate the two sides.

A financial dilemma will also emerge if reunification was to occur. According to a recent study from the Korean Institute of Public Finance, the national income of the South is 17 times higher than that of the North, and more than eight percent of a reunified Korea’s GDP would have to be spent to provide South Koreans’ standard of minimum social welfare to North Koreans. Experts say Korean reunification will cost 2.5 times more than what the Germans have spent, easily exceeding $3 trillion.

Assuming that this cannot be achieved, an extreme disparity between the rich and poor would exist in a reunified Korea.

Prolonging reunification will lengthen the suffering of the North Korean people, but, as of now, there are no possible strategies to approach the much-disputed consolidation without blunder.

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ear Mommy, Now that I’m in middle school, I’m writing you to stress the importance of obtaining the latest technology and hopefully persuade you to shed at least $1000 for this undisputable necessity.

Though you just purchased the last iPhone two months ago, it is out of style. The few small yet significant scratches from dropping it in the restroom make my cell phone ugly. I can’t risk having peers look at my phone with a magnifying glass and spotting these inexcusable imperfections. The newer iPhone also has a groundbreaking design that includes curved edges and a bigger size. This monumental change alone is enough to entice the most stubborn iPhone-resistant people.

After all, it is clear that no one cares about easier gripping and convenient pocket size with this new design.

The speed of my current iPhone 5s is also as slow as grandma’s driving. The new iPhone 6, however, is astonishingly faster—by about 0.4 seconds; I can save 36 seconds every hour. In that time I can send a text or count my heartbeat. People

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always say they need more time and the iPhone 6 gives exactly that: time to run important errands.

Time is of the essence and we must not wait to purchase this product.

You also gave me this year’s MacBook Air on my birthday a few months ago but it’s already getting old. All my friends have the MacBook Pro and it is about time I cave into peer pressure. Sure, they are similar, but since I’m going to high school next year, I will need that extra retina display for $150. After all, it is not like you’ll be spending more money on me in high school.

Though it may seem like I’m asking for a lot, people should take advantage of having money as quickly as possible. Some people don’t have a penny to their name so it is our duty as good Samaritans to use up our savings to seize the opportunities that others don’t have. Plus, it’s not like I am making you wait outside an Apple store overnight to get your hands on the newest iPhone. In fact, I am ashamed for not showing my passion for Apple products as much as my best friend, who camped out in front of an Apple store for three nights for his phone (he justifiably peed in a bottle and took food from strangers), but I’ll bite my tongue.

Love, Your totally-not-spoiled 12 year-old son.

For decades, the question of who to blame when minors kill has been a point of national concern, and it’s rather surprising that the answer has not been settled yet.

There are no others to blame but parents.

The murder of 12-year-old Autumn Pasquale in October 2012 has been reigniting this debate on and off for two years now.

The horrific incident is an unforgettable testimony of just how much parents are responsible for the outcome of their children.

Raised in Clayton, New Jersey, Anthony Pasquale, Autumn’s father, had no reason to worry about safety. In this small town, residents kept doors unlocked, everyone knew each other, and children roamed the streets unaccompanied; there hadn’t been a murder in over a decade.

Knowing this, Autumn too, had nothing to suspect on the day of her murder. After communicating with 15-year-old Justin Robinson via Facebook, Autumn made her way to his house on her new BMX bicycle—never to return. A few days later, she was found stuffed inside a recycling container just outside of the house—strangled to death.

And where were Justin’s parents all this time? In 2005, Alonzo Robinson, Justin’s biological father, divorced his wife Anita

Robinson Sanders and abandoned her and their three sons, the Robinson brothers. As for Anita, the murder took place right under her nose. For days, however, she had no idea there was a dead body on her property.

It’s the abusive, negligent attitude of parents incapable of properly raising their children that leads to such tragedies. After all, the actions of Justin, who had already been diagnosed with ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder and generalized anxiety disorder are considered to be part of a “learned behavior”—something he picked up from his own father, who had been accused of domestic abuse against his wife.

As a result, Anthony Pasquale is pushing for the advocacy of “Autumn’s Law,” which would hold parents like these criminally responsible for murders their children commit. It only makes sense; even if a parent has not directly influenced his or her child to commit a murder, it is still undeniably the duty of a parent to recognize and deal with whatever may spur their children to do so. It is the parents’ job to be aware of such social factors, regardless of a child’s mental health.

No human is born a killer, killers are cultivated. In nearly all cases of minors committing murders, there is no one to blame but parents. Parents and guardians are the ultimate deciding factors in how minors behave. In the event of such a killing, these individuals must be prosecuted with the crime of abusive and negligent parenting.

often-debated blunders of our mostly Anglo-Saxon government officials.

Of course, the curriculum should not present the “dark” or “controversial” information about our country in a way that would direct public sentiment against the government. I understand that there are some who think that a lack of any sort of patriotism will have young people joining terrorist associations. This may be a bit extreme, but I do believe that too much emphasis on the wrongdoings of our government will breed a lot of cynicism from our citizens that could potentially mean danger.

For this reason, many people, and not just conservatives, have the priority of national security on their minds when they object to the obliteration of patriotism.

So it should be considered that most do not fight against a revised curriculum for the sake of political brainwashing. In the end, no matter if the course is amended to include more or less patriotism, we can take the resulting dissonance as a good indication that our future electorate is already standing up for its moral values.

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Are parents responsible for murders committed by their children?

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PRO|

he American Revolution.

Slavery. The Vietnam War. In high school history classes, all are taught with enough emphasis to uphold the patriotic spirit of young Americans.

However, a presentation that is filled with too much patriotism does not sound appealing for someone like me who has opinions against a conservative forcefeeding of patriotism and biased information.

Perhaps to counter this, College Board had decided to dissolve any emphasis on patriotism and to prompt critical thinking from students by focusing more on controversial events in a prospective revised AP United States history curriculum. If the plans pull through, juniors throughout the nation will be the first subjects of the amended course next fall.

However, this revised curriculum has sparked outrage not only from conservatives but

from those who support College Board’s decision as well. Overall I support the students from Colorado who rallied against Jefferson County School District’s decision to abort this anti-patriotic curriculum. Perhaps I may not know enough about politics to make the most informed or sagacious opinions, but I can understand that the students are making a peaceful effort to have some say in a curriculum that will most likely influence them as adults.

After all, many of us spent a majority of elementary school history class learning about the contributions of our infamous (and often white) fathers of the United States. While these people cannot be ignored, we as College Board students should be provided with a sufficient understanding of every side of our history. So far in my experience with the current APUSH curriculum, I have learnt more than I have in my past American history classes (and I’ve sat through my fair share of them.)

Perhaps I hadn’t paid attention before, but there is much to learn about the controversial revolts of the lower classes and minority groups as well as about the more

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CON|

With the recent shootings and violence that have taken place all over America the recent years, we, as citizens, are forced to ponder: Who is to blame?

When an outsider sees a child throwing a fit at a local grocery store, for example, they are naturally inclined to say “don’t blame the child, blame the parent.” It seems as if Americans are using this as a universal principle to explain misbehavior of any sort, and victimizing the killers in the process. Although parenting does play a significant role in a child’s life, parents cannot and should not have to take blame for such tragedies.

More often than not, families are just as surprised as the rest of us. A parent’s job is to raise their child the best way they can.

Though I am sure there are exceptions, no parent raises their child to grow up to be a murderer. And even if the parents do not follow the “guidelines” of good parenting, no parent, at any point, is able to anticipate that their child might one day become a killer. Murder is an extreme that no parent believes their own child would be able to commit.

Johns Hopkins University sociologist Katherine Newman, who has studied shooters and their families, affirms that parents

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are often unable to see hidden violence in their child, in stating that the shooters she studied were “very adept at showing one side of their character to adults and another side to their peers.”

Furthermore, parenting is not the only aspect of life that a child is influenced by.

One’s relationship with their community environment should also be considered when trying to find a cause for such crimes.

Research from USA Today even suggests that undiagnosed mental health problems— as well as perpetrators’ relationships with peers, teachers and others—can play a much bigger role in these actions than parenting can. When looking at the bigger picture, parenting is not the only aspect that affects person’s life decisions. Besides, one aspect seldom triggers so heinous of a response.

In the end, people perform the actions they perform, regardless of outside influences. Killers are generally not forced to, nor are even generally instigated, to commit such crimes. The actions they take are independent ones, planned and executed by them exclusively. Why should parents be forced to take the fall for them?

When a child turns violent, we naturally, but unjustly turn to parenting to provide an excuse for what went wrong. The generalization that parents are to blame is wrong and has become a scapegoat for many in order to understand young killers’ reasons for committing a crime. It is time to accept that parents are not the real perpetrators.

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ALUMNI

SPOTLIGHT

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gaby dinh asst. web editor Diamond Bar High School alumnus Ling Ling Chang always knew that she wanted to help others, so she decided to transform that motivation into a career as a Diamond Bar councilwoman. Now she’s looking to move up the political ladder.

Chang won the election primary in June and is the Republican nominee for California’s 55th State Assembly District. (Voting took place yesterday: the results will be posted on the Bull’s Eye website). The 55th Assembly District includes cities from Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties.

If elected to State Assembly, Chang’s goals are to create jobs, cut government waste, and improve education. She also hopes to keep taxes low for working people, provide tax incentives to small businesses that hire new workers, and use independent audits to expose waste, fraud, and corruption.

A 1994 graduate of DBHS, Chang was involved in leadership positions for Key Club, International Club, Yearbook, and also played tennis and badminton. Her favorite teachers include Calculus teacher Howard Alcosser.

“I enjoyed my time at DBHS. The teachers were all wonderful,”

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Chang said, “I’ve enjoyed a lot of my classes, especially AP Calculus and AP Computer Science. Mr. Alcosser’s class stood out in my mind because of the short movie clips he would play before the class started.

I will never forget from ‘[No Place to Hide]’, ‘Soon, Amy, soon.’”

The alumnus graduated from UC Riverside with a major in Biology, and did not consider a career in politics until later in her life.

“While I’ve always known that I wanted to help people and make a difference in the world, I always thought I was going to be involved in medicine or technology, never politics,” Chang said.

Her interest in politics first came about when she attended a nonprofit sector that encouraged her to consider running for public of-

security guard drops a beat

michelle ki asst. feature editor The first people we see when we enter school, and the last people we see when we leave school are our security guards. Seeing them as individuals is not something most students take time to do. Behind their formidable presence, students may be surprised to learn new things when they get to know them.

Since joining the Brahma family in 1996, John Rodriguez has been providing a safe learning environment for the students, all the while, making sure students have proper passes to leave early and preventing any outsiders from getting into school.

On weekdays, Rodriguez works at Diamond Bar High School, but on the weekends, Rodriguez pursues his favorite hobby, DJing.

“I started DJing when I was in high school— I always had an interest in DJing as a young kid. I wanted DJing to be my full time profession, but my wife didn’t like me being out every weekend at parties, so I generally DJ about two times a month,” Rodriguez said.

Back in 1992, Rodriguez worked for the Warner Brothers animation TV department. He worked on TV

programs like Looney Tunes and met a few celebrities along the way.

Because of the long, tiring hours at the recording studios, Rodriguez’s wife felt it was essential for him to find a job closer to home, so he could spend more time with their children.

“I don’t have a background in security— [this] is actually the first job I ever had in security. I’m very happy to be working [at DBHS] because I get to interact with students and other staff members. It’s definitely a fun place to be,” Rodriguez said.

Currently, the security guards hold a significant responsibility for the school.

“All security guards are in a special project called fire watch. [DBHS’s] fire alarm system is not working, so the school has us working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We do take turns doing it, but there’s always somebody on campus searching for potential fires,” Rodriguez explains.

Despite having a long-awaited dream of being a full-time DJ, Rodriguez feels blessed to be working with his co-workers and students. “[DJing] is a paying job. I can make more money as a part-time DJ than working here at DBHS, but I choose to be here for the students,” Rodriguez said.

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Security Guard John Rodriguez sits near the gate of DBHS, guarding students.

fice. Before then, Chang was a project manager for a corporate sector at a health information firm, and developed software products for the health info management and clinical documentation industry.

At the start of her political career, she was on the Board of the Diamond Bar Community Foundation at the end of 2002 and was appointed to the Diamond Bar Parks and Recreation Commission after.

In November 2005, she won a seat on the Board of the Walnut Valley Water District, becoming the first woman to be elected to the WVWD Board.

In 2009 Chang ran for and won a seat on the Diamond Bar City Council, which she still serves on after being re-elected in November 2013. Chang was also mayor of Diamond Bar for the 2011-12 term. The alumnus is the first council member and mayor of Diamond Bar to have ever grown up in the city.

Recently, Chang has corrected the report from the Orange County Register that examined discrepancies in her online biography, which she claimed were made accidentally. The discrepancies have been corrected.

Currently, Chang is a principal at Strategy Insights Group, and CEO of the Youth Science Center, a non-profit science education organization.

asking about sadies emily jacobsson contributing writer Gender roles will be temporarily reversed as Diamond Bar High School prepares for its first Sadie Hawkins Dance since 2009. Ladies are expected to ask their male classmates to the dance.

Many boys, such as senior Derek Peng, are glad to be relieved of the responsibility of asking a girl to the dance. Though Peng still prefers Prom and Homecoming because these events are what he’s used to, he’s excited to find that girls are taking the initiative in seeking their own dates to the dance. “[Girls] can choose who they want to go with, instead of rejecting guys left and right,” Peng said.

Another senior, Hamilton Lin, doesn’t have a preference on who asks whom, but thinks Sadies is an opportunity for girls and guys to experience what it’s like to break tradition, although he doesn’t think most girls will rise to the occasion. “[Girls] can understand the pressure of the guys, but I feel that barely any girls would ask this year because most of them aren’t used to it,” said Lin. The Sadies dance is a welcomed change for girls as well. Freshman Celina Hu sees the dance as a positive change as it provides girls an opportunity to do something un-

conventional without appearing off-putting to guys.

“It’s different, I guess, but it’s good because girls never get a chance to ask the boys without it seeming weird. Now we get to be treated the same,” said Hu. All three Brahmas disagree on who should pay for the dance. Lin maintains that the guy should pay, while Peng feels girls should pay for the event. Hu, the only girl of the bunch, feels that it’d be best for both partners to go dutch— each person responsible for his or her ticket.

Hu prefers a more casual approach, a kind of informal request that takes place during a routine conversation. On the other hand, Lin thinks that the approach must be as unique as the person himself and a public display can be very effective. Peng suggests an approach that involves food.

Yet, students find themselves concerned with the possibility of rejection. Peng feels that it is undoubtedly harder for guys and adds that “there probably won’t be an influx of girls asking out just one guy,” which gives the girls a better chance of getting a date. However, Hu argues that guys are usually more insensitive so it would be easier for them to say no.

The tables have turned this year at DBHS, if only for one dance. The next time you see asking posters pop up around campus, it will be the girls who are behind it all.

Campus at First Sight

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Senior Andrew Yoo at Harvey Mudd with IB peers while Michelle Lyu visits the University of Pennsylvania.

Seniors pay a visit to their dream schools to get a feel of the campus’ environment including the dorms, classrooms, libraries, faculty, and social scene. victoria ly asst. feature editor College campus visits are a great way to gain a firsthand view of the environment, social scene, and the overall lifestyle of the campus, something that brochures and websites don’t necessarily offer to prospective students. With this in mind, many seniors at Diamond Bar High school have already taken the initiative to visit their dream schools.

Senior Josh Christian stepped away from the familiarities of the west coast to visit his first choice school in Atlanta, Georgia. Known for its business and research programs, Emory University embodies a peaceful, yet historic, southern environment.

“It was unique hearing the southern accent when I went there, especially as a Californian,” Christian said.

Aside from the distinct culture, the campus itself has many perks.

The university is within close proximity to one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas and is also located across the Center for Disease Control.

“The CDC is the most advanced isolation unit in the world,” Christian said “They recently had an Ebola patient there, and from what I’ve heard, tons of Emory students go there for internships.”

Senior Molly McCabe was also able to gain a sense of the college lifestyle on her recent trip to Seattle University. What stood out most to McCabe about SU was the small class sizes. Each class sheltered no more than 40 people, enabling students to have closer interactions with their teachers and classmates.

“I like small classes; it gives me a better chance to get to know my professor,” McCabe said.

Another interesting aspect of SU’s campus is its library, which includes a separate area for students to sleep. Students can now spend endless nights of cramming for exams with some relief, and take naps without retreating back to their dorms.

For senior Andrew Yoo, a college closer to home caught his attention. While visiting one of the Claremont colleges with his IB peers, Yoo took interest in Harvey Mudd’s grassy landscape and safe environment.

“It’s a nice, techy kind of cam-

pus,” said Yoo. Although Yoo enjoys the campus lifestyle and environment, the fact that it was only 10 minutes away from home doesn’t appeal much to him.

“I didn’t really like how the school is close by because I don’t want my parents to randomly visit me,” Yoo said.

Senior Michelle Lyu applied to the University of Pennsylvania’s Early Exploration Program, otherwise known as PEEP. Lyu along with 86 other students who were accepted into the program recently traveled to UPenn free of charge from Oct. 12 to 14.

While dorming on the campus for two days, Lyu noted how the architecture included many brick buildings, adding a very historical feel to the overall campus.

“The buildings were tall and stately and just amazing. I felt like I was in a whole different time period,” Lyu said.

The distinct change of seasons at UPenn also caught Lyu’s attention.

“There were orange trees and leaves changing color and it just actually felt like fall there, we don’t really get to experience fall in Southern California” Lyu said.

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A Salute to Veterans

Kurt DAVIES Desert Storm nadia lee staff writer Over the course of this nation’s history, America’s brave soldiers have valorously answered the call to defend our freedom, maintain peace, and drive away aggressors.

As Veteran’s Day approaches, three of Diamond Bar High School’s teachers, Kurt Davies, Jim Salyer, and Joe Moran speak about their experiences in the military.

Davies joined the Army when he was 19 following his family members who served in the military.

With Desert Storm—the First Gulf War—on the horizon, Davies felt that it was an opportunity for him to serve his country.

“I always thought that it was a necessary step in growing up,” Davies said.

Davies served as a broadcast journalist in the Armed Forces Radio.

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After a few years, the military was offering early outs allowing Davies to return home and finish college.

“It was rewarding when the war was over to see how we were treated.

We [returning soldiers] were really concerned because after Vietnam, people in the military were treated really poorly. So, it was nice to be thanked for our service,” Davies said.

Davies began coaching baseball, which sparked his interest in teaching. He loved the relationship he had with high school students and decided to become a teacher after majoring in Public Relations. Davies now teaches Modern World History at DBHS to freshmen and sophomores.

Salyer, who was a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Artillery, enlisted in September of 1966 during the Vietnam War because he had the opportunity to become an officer in the U.S. Army. Salyer also served as a Casualty Notification of-

Joe Moran Vietnam War ficer who was responsible for military funerals and family assistance for those who died in the war.

“Adapting to military life was not hard, as my father was a career Navy officer. [However,] my tour overseas was very difficult, as I lost friends,” Salyer stated via email.

Salyer went through basic training at Fort Ord, Advanced Training Combat Engineers at Fort Leonard Wood, and Army Officers Training at Fort Sill. He then was trained to receive top secret clearance certifications in radio communications procedures.

After taking part in a tour in Vietnam, Salyer resigned his commission in September of 1969 and joined the California Highway Patrol attaining the rank of Sergeant.

Due to an accident in his line of duty, Salyer decided to retire from the CHP. He now teaches two ROP Administration of Justice classes and four World History classes at

A table full of korean cuisine

sasha rivera asst. editorial editor Although I am quite the foodie, I also happen to be a picky eater. This little quality made me apprehensive at first when I dined at Han Sang Korean Restaurant in Walnut, located on Brea Canyon Road.

The place was small and tucked away, with what seemed like two dining rooms: one more casual and dingy, while the other elegant and more luxurious. We took the first seats available in the casual room, which was surprisingly crowded. I was taken aback at how many people had filled the restaurant; I had never heard of it, let alone known that it was apparently quite popular.

When I opened the menu, I became a bit nervous. The food was mainly Korean barbeque but with many traditional dishes that I did not recognize. The picky-eater within me tried to rear its head, but out of politeness, I did not say a word about my worries. Instead, my friends ordered a special, which included several dishes like spicy chicken and beef bulgogi.

The first few dishes that arrived were small appetizers, the most common being different variations of kimchi and a noodle dish. The rest were unfamiliar items, so those dishes remained untouched through the course of the evening.

Soon, the rest of the food started arriving, and surely, it did not stop for a while. So much food was brought to the table that there was barely any room for anything other than plates. I don’t think any of us

Jim salyer Vietnam War DBHS. “When I retired from the CHP, I chose to complete a degree in social science because I enjoy teaching young people about our justice program,” Salyer said.

Another veteran from the Vietnam War, Moran volunteered to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps along with two of his friends in 1966.

“I probably would’ve been drafted anyway. We [friends] fell in with the hype that everyone else had that the Marines were the best. So I did, and it wasn’t a very well thought-out decision,” Moran said.

He took his basic training in Parris Island in South Carolina and in Camp Lejuene in North Carolina.

Moran then was moved to Camp Pendleton in Oceanside and went through advanced training. Soon after that, he was deployed to Vietnam for about 15 months joining the artillery battery 105 Howitzer—a unit of short barreled cannons used to

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Traditional Korean dishes served at Hang Sang Restaurant. had been expecting all this food.

There were the main courses: bulgoli beef, spicy chicken, and boiled pork, accompanied by side dishes like fluffy egg, vegetable flat cakes, and rice made with taro. At first I was a bit hesitant to try some of the dishes, but once I did, I could not stop.

The food was incredible, especially the bulgoli beef with its savory, soft sweetness. My taste buds were singing with delight. The taro rice, when paired with spicy chicken or bulgogi beef, tasted delightful. While I still stayed away from kimchi due to my dislike of cabbage, the other side dishes were delicious.

The food was not the only spectacular feature of the restaurant; the service was really great as well.

We were seated right away, and our server was very helpful with his menu recommendations. Then, he spontaneously brought us each a can of Coke, free of charge. He did not really explain why he was gifting us with the carbonated drink, but it was a very kind, unexpected gesture.

Han Sang may seem like a haven

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only for those with more adventurous stomachs, but in reality, it is just a regular restaurant where people can enjoy delicious Korean food.

I have never been so happy about training my taste buds to accept a larger variety of foods because that was a meal I definitely savored.

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facilitate battle control and communications.

When Moran came back home unscathed, he worked in Camp Lejuene as a Supply Sergeant for several months because he was a short timer, a soldier whose enlistment time is almost up. During that time, Moran went on a Caribbean Cruise—not for relaxing but with the Seventh Fleet. Moran was discharged in 1969.

“I don’t have any regrets. I learned about myself, my ability to endure certain things,” Moran said.

He then worked for the Pan American Airways until it went bankrupt in 1991. Moran never planned to become a teacher. However, because he already had an English degree, Moran decided to try a new career; he obtained his Masters Degree in teaching and started when he was 38 years old. He now teaches English I Honors and AP Language and Composition at DBHS.

Both coming from Diamond Bar High School’s Grammy awardwinning performing arts program, seniors Jessica Fan and Tiffany Lin used their interest in music to start a performing arts volunteer club, Music for Healing, in March.

Though there are other music volunteering clubs on campus, Music for Healing sets itself apart as it allows those not only in orchestra and band to volunteer, but also anyone who enjoys singing, dancing, and drama. Students with prior experience in any of these types of performing arts can volunteer with the club. The club also provides opportunities for volunteers to work on the setup crew.

“We make sure that the performances we’re giving…actually has quality, with talented musicians, actors, and dancers,” Fan said.

Senior Nicole Chen, who is also a part of DBHS’s Symphony orchestra, is the Technology Representative for this club.

“I chose this club because I wanted to volunteer while doing something I already enjoy doing,”

Chen stated.

Music for Healing has received some great feedback from the audience at Steinmetz Senior Center. The first time this club ever performed was also the first time this senior center had ever experienced a live performance. Some people in the audience even began taking out their phones to film the students and others even requested specific songs for the students to play at their next performance.

“In the beginning when we first went in, the seniors did not care.

They were all talking. But I think once the first performance started, it changed everything,” Fan stated.

Though they currently volunteer at senior centers, Music for Healing would also like to expand to volunteer at elementary schools, libraries, and hospitals as well.

“I think it’s a club that makes a difference. It’s not just a club that raises money and sends it off and don’t do anything directly. They directly go into…homes for the elderly or active retirement homes and play music and brighten the lives of people that are in need of some positive things in their life. They’re one of the clubs that directly make a difference, and it benefits the students as well,” advisor Daniel Roubian said.

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“This is my uniform, and I’ve heard that women love men in a uniform.”

Brandon Kwong, Junior

“She’s thoughtful. Sometimes she leaves notes in my locker, just little things like that.”

Matthew Aquino, Amber Schiattone, Seniors

Students + Humans of DBHS “I made a deal with my band teacher. The deal was that if we won the next competetion I would have to dye my hair color to his choice.”

So you guys won?

“Yep.” “ I don’t interact with people that much. I’m a very... uh, I don’t know, very insulated person.“

Fiona Lee, Freshman

Do you like that about yourself?

“I suppose, I mean it’s who I am, but that’s why I don’t understand why you’re interviewing me.”

JUSTIN CHOI, SENIOR

Scan the QR code to view more portraits on Students + Humans of DBHS Tumblr.

“I spend a lot of time on the roof of my house whenever I’m feeling down.

I like to wait until nightfall and look at the stars. And sometimes I even fall asleep...”

Kenny Chang, Sophomore

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A Pe e k I n s i d e Yo u r Te a c h e r s ’ B o o k c a s e s

eric hong asst. editorial editor michelle ki asst. feature editor As students, we generally only read when we are forced to or are genuinely interested. However, many of us fail to seek the true eye openers among billions of books due to perhaps the lack of experience or our inherently lazy mentality. So which books are the must-reads, you ask? The answer lies in Diamond Bar High School’s English teachers. Through many years of intellectual exposure and observation, Deborah Clifford, Daniel Roubian, Lisa Pacheco, Connie Chen, Nan Kirkeby, Denise Mesdjian, and Stacy Tenace have narrowed their vast collection of favorite books down to their most valued and treasured novel.

During Clifford’s exploration of various novels, she came across a book that impacted her life greatly. The novel, “Fugitive Pieces” by Anne Michaels, tells the story of a young Jewish boy hiding from the German army. The boy, who is later found by a man who adopts him, grows up to experience love and the beauty of abandonment. “‘Fugitive Pieces’ is confection. It’s magic realism—it’s absolutely stellar. It is a book I remember often with fondness and it’s just beautifully, beautifully told. The book is intriguing to me because it gives me a sense of direction. Anne Michaels’ use of language is one of the best out there—[the book] reads like a long poem so it impacts me on a really emotional level,” Clifford said of the novel.

After reading “To Kill a Mockingbird”

by Harper Lee in college, Roubian got the

Diamond Bar High School’s English teachers share their favorite books and the personal meanings behind them. chance to revisit and further analyze his favorite book to date, thanks to being an English teacher. The novel consists of kids whose eyes are opened to the racial discrimination of the time due to their father’s decision to defend a black man charged with rape. “‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is true to life.

The characters are so very real. It shows h u m a n discrimination— not just against blacks but also discrimination between whites as well. I love how Harper Lee, the author, never sought the limelight. She wrote a classic and left it at that,” Roubian said.

Amidst teaching about a decade ago, Pacheco discovered “Princess” by Jean Sasson and was remarkably touched by the empowering non-fiction work. The book mainly revolves around Princess Sultana, a daughter born into the Saudi Arabian royal family. Although her family is exceedingly wealthy, Sultana has very few rights as a woman. She had a turbulent childhood and an arranged marriage, and experienced the horrors of sex slavery and honor killings.

“The reason I love ‘Princess’ is because it really enlightened me to [realize] how privileged I am to be a woman living in America

and how limited women are in other countries,” Pacheco said.

As for Connie Chen, “Pride and Prejudice,” by Jane Austen was the reason the teacher is able to read for enjoyment today.

The book was the first among a list of others she was forced to read over one summer, and what seemed like a grade-school nightmare turned out to be an invaluable turning point in her life. “ I liked it so much that it reversed my opinion on reading, which had mainly been more of a chore than anything else.”

Chen said.

“Pride and Prejudice” tells the story of the struggles of a young woman, Elizabeth Bennet, and her four sisters living during a time of social restrictions for women. Unable to inherit anything after their father dies, the sisters are forced to marry to save themselves from poverty.

Nan Kirkeby may have read all the Nancy Drew books many times over as a child, but she never would have imagined the “finetuned” taste she has reached with mysteries and detective fiction now.

She was first introduced to the Perry Mason book series, written by Erle Stanley Gardner. After gradually developing her

‘‘‘Fugitive Pieces’ is confection. It’s magic realism—it’s absolutely stellar.”

Deborah Clifford

sense of sophistication through series after series, Kirkeby eventually became hooked on P.D. James’ Adam Dalgliesh series. She pinpoints “Death of an Expert Witness” as her all-time favorite.

“It was a progressive interest that started off very generic and fine-tuned itself to some quality characters with intricate plots,” she said.

With Denise Mesdjian’s fascination for Paris and romance stories, it is no wonder that her favorite novel in her curriculum is “A Tale of Two Cities,” by Charles Dickens.

Situated during the French Revolution, the book tells the story of aristocrat Charles Darnay and his pursuit for love and righteousness.

“I love the way Charles Dickens begins the book with several pieces that don’t seem to connect, but in the end all the pieces come together like a beautiful collage and it all makes perfect sense,” she said.

Through her extensive study of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” in college, Stacy Tenace gained her appreciation for the book after analyzing its characters and underlying themes. The book highlights the corruption behind the hollow pursuit of the American Dream through the experiences of Jay Gatsby, the protagonist.

“The fun thing about ‘The Great Gatsby’ is getting into the layers of it and seeing the different aspects that were included. There are lots of symbols and the characters are very involved.”

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English teachers (left to right) Stacy Tenace, Deborah Clifford, Daniel Roubian, and Connie Chen display their copies of their all-time favorite books, including classics as well as modern novels.

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Diamond Bar’s Drama Department took a 1960’s spin on the classic Shakespearian play, “A Midsummer’s Night Dream.”

A Night with the Orchestra

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yusheng xia news editor As strings vibrated, the winds blew the audience away when the Diamond Bar High School’s orchestra kicked off its first concert of the school year on Oct. 29 to a packed school auditorium. The concert, featuring the String, Concert, and Symphony Orchestras, was directed by Marie Sato and Steve Acciani.

“The first concert is always the most difficult because we only have less than two months to learn and make every piece concert-ready.

There’s certainly a bit more importance in the first concert because it’s our first impression to the audience and sets the bar for how we will perform in the future,” Symphony Orchestra president Grace Chin said.

Students from the orchestra had rehearsed since the start of the school year for the event, which contained 16 different songs performed over a two-hour period.

The String Orchestra opened up the concert with “Badinerie” by J.S. Bach and then played six other pieces before ending with “Farandole” by George Bizet. The majority of works were conducted by Sato during the String Orchestra’s performance.

Afterwards, the Concert Orchestra took the stage and performed three songs before ending its segment of the concert with Symphony “No. 1 Opening 21 in C Major”

by Ludwig Beethoven. Sato also conducted all of the works performed by the Concert Orchestra, and said the final piece was one of the most challenging pieces she has conducted in her career.

“The final song was a very difficult piece. [It was a] very exciting way to end,” Sato said in reference to the Concert Orchestra.

The last to perform was the Symphony Orchestra, which ended the night with four different works.

Sato directed the first piece called “Piano Concerto No. 2” by Sergei Rachmaninoff, which featured sophomore Eden Chen on the piano alongside the orchestra. Nazeeh Hobbs, a student teacher from Azusa Pacific University, conducted the third work of its performance, “Two Guitars” by Linda Wood.

Accompanying the orchestra on that piece was senior harp player Shirley Guo. The Symphony Orchestra concluded the concert with “Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor No. 17” by Aleksandr Borodin, which was directed by Acciani.

“We are pleased that [this concert] was played this well at the beginning of the year,” Acciani said.

Since the beginning of August, Diamond Bar High school’s dance department has been actively choreographing and preparing for the annual fall dance concert, which will take place on Nov. 20 and 21.

Like past performances, students will be showcasing their creativity and ability to perform through a multitude of dance styles, including lyrical, jazz, hip hop, and this year, even musical theater.

The most difficult task at large for dance members is the process of choreographing and creating a theme for their dance pieces.

And although this year’s concert doesn’t follow a specific, unified theme, each dance number in itself has one.

While the more advanced dancers are expected to self-choreograph their pieces, the process of creating a dance routine is rewarding in itself.

“As for the process, we just choose any song that we like, have a vision of what the piece could be like, and make that vision come to life,” All-Male captain Peter Kang said.

Though the dance program’s previous advisor, Janna Van Horn, recently left her position to take over as USB Activities Director, the dancers are entering the new transition rather smoothly.

“There’s always that concern as you leave a program that things won’t continue to thrive but [the students] are working really hard,” Van Horn said.

During the transition from the dance department into USB, Van Horn would occasionally overlook the dance teams and give them insight.

“In the three weeks that I‘ve been in USB, I’ve been visiting them in the morning, checking in on different classes and critiquing them,” Van Horn said.

As the new dance teacher, Kari Simonson, steps in just weeks before the event, the students and faculty have welcomed her with open arms.

“The students are progressing very well, the dances are all student choreographed,” Simonson said. “The dance company is doing some of their competition routines and we also have one big dance that includes all three of the dance levels.”

Along with the change in advisors, this dance concert will also include a variety of co-ed performances, something different from the past years and exciting for the dancers, especially for the president of the dance company, senior Kimi Taira.

“Beforehand, we used to have only dance team dance together or only All Male, but this year there is definitely more co-ed pieces so that’s fun,” Taira said.

Although the preparation for the dance production takes much time and effort, the hard work pays off in the end for the dancers as they perform for those who truly support them: their peers.

“The dance concert is the most fun experience of the year, because we love the approval of our peers more than judges,” Taira said.

Challenger, Master, and Diamond are not easy to achieve in League of Legends. Only a handful of people in the U.S. hold these prominent ranks. In Diamond Bar High School, senior John Yoo (username kMSeunG) and junior Tommy Sok (username CantCarry) were able to attain the distinguished ranks of Master and Diamond, respectively.

For the past couple years, the online video game, League of Legends, has been gaining immense popularity. When the game started in 2010, this Multiplayer Online Battle Arena created a standard ranking system, known as ELO rankings, using numbers ranging from 1400-2100. This would indicate a players’ rank or tier. The higher the number, the more skilled a player was.

Two years later, at the beginning of Season 3, new tiers came out: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Challenger. Each had sublevels from V to I, representing the skill level within each tier.

“Back when I started in Season 1 and 2, I was ranked around 2000, which is the equivalent to the Platinum Tier,” Yoo stated. “It was more for fun and friends than anything.”

During Season 4, the Master Tier was introduced to those who were not included in Challenger’s 200 players queue. Even though Yoo was one of the many who were unable to be included in the 200 spots for Challenger, he was still included in the Master Tier.

“When the Master Tier came out, I really wanted that icon; I played two to three hours a day to achieve this rank,” Yoo said.

After obtaining the Master Tier in Season 4, Yoo stopped playing seriously and dropped back down to Diamond I due to the lack of par-

ticipation in the required ranked games. The game implements a system that causes players’ ranks to slowly decay after inactivity.

Master I is already a rank of high honor and prestige. However, achieving Diamond I is also a great feat. Sok obtained the rank of Diamond I about one year ago. It took him about two years to earn this tier due to lack of determination, until Season 3.

To achieve Diamond I is not an easy task; however others go above and beyond, dedicating hours to reach the rank of Challenger. Certain requirements are needed to maintain this honorable status, such as devotion and skill.

“To become a good player, you try to look at the pros and try to learn from them,” Sok said. “You keep practicing in game to get better.”

Although Yoo and Sok hold such high ranks, neither of them plans on making a career out of league.

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John Yoo (left) and Tommy Sok (right) rank Master and Diamond respectively in the videogame League of Legends.

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Murder house to FREAKSHOW vrinda chauhan asst. a&e editor For the past three years, it has become a sacred ritual for me to tune in to FX at 10 every Wednesday to watch the latest episode of “American Horror Story,” and then spend the next three nights with my face hidden under the covers. Watching the show began as a risky adventure for a 13 year old with a fascination (and deep fear) of anything horror related, but it soon turned into an obsession as I giddily looked forward to “American Horror Story” every year.

The show features the same actors acting out different horror stories each season, and if you haven’t had the chance to indulge yourself in the series yet, here’s a recap, from “Murder House” (Season 1) to “Freak Show” (Season 4) to convince you to start.

The show premiered in 2011, with the thrilling season, “Murder House.” The season’s plot revolves around the Harmon family, who moved from Boston to LA in a house that has a history of violent and sudden deaths. After Vivien Harmon’s miscarriage and her husband Ben’s affair, the Harmon family hopes to begin a new chapter in their lives in LA. Their lives

do indeed change, although for the worse. The season embodies the typical horror movie layout as the Harmons find themselves in a world of cryptic ghouls.

The second season, “Asylum,” takes place within the confines of the eerie Briarcliff Mental Institution. Set in 1964 (with jumps to present day), the season explores the sinister pasts of the hospital’s patients, doctors and administrators. Throughout the series, Briarcliff’s patients are subject to supernatural influences, including demonic possession and extraterrestrial abduction. The plot centers on lesbian journalist Lana Winters, accused serial killer Kit Walker, and alleged murderer Grace Bertrand, patients who claim to be wrongly institutionalized, as they struggle to escape the asylum.

The third season, “Coven,” illustrates the secret history of witchcraft in America. In the story, over 300 years have passed since chaotic days of the Salem witch trials and those who managed to escape are now facing extinction.

However, bigger concerns arise as mysterious attacks begin escalating against these witches. In order to preserve their kind, young girls

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emily wong a&e editor I have always considered myself an old soul. And in a world where people focus on the new, it is sometimes refreshing to go back and rediscover the gems of the past. Here are a few of my old favorites, ranging from music to films.

The epitome of swing music, Frank Sinatra is my favorite singer of all time. I enjoy swing and jazz music in general but there is something about his seductive voice that makes me swoon. His ability to pull off powerful songs with such finesse in a seemingly effortless manner makes him one of the greats. Whenever I have a bad day, I just curl up on the couch with my iPod and blast some of his masterpieces and suddenly, I am relaxed letting Sinatra’s beautiful voice drown out everything else. A few of my favorites include “I’ve Got a Crush on You,” “My Way,” and “Fly Me to the Moon.”

I discovered Nat King Cole while watching “The Parent Trap” in elementary school. He sings one of the opening songs “L-O-V-E,” which got me hooked onto his music ever since. His velvety voice melts away all your sorrows and sweeps you off your feet. Other songs of his I enjoy are “Unforgettable” and of course, “The Christmas Song,” which I blast anytime of the year.

After realizing many of my

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Frank Sinatra recording a song at the Liederkranz Hall in New York, in 1947. peers have yet to listen to any songs by “The Beatles”, (it’s sad, really), I feel compelled to persuade those of you who have yet to listen to the legendary band to give their songs a try and experience Beatlemania.

Their timeless and unique songs are ridiculously catchy and make you either happily dance in your room or profoundly contemplate life. My personal favorites are “Yesterday,” “Here Comes the Sun,” and “Across the Universe.”

Though there are always new and exciting films that gain popularity, sometimes it is nice to rewatch classic old movies. One in particular is “His Girl Friday” (1940), which stars Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell as newspaper editors Walter Burns and Hildy Johnson. In the screwball comedy film, the two are divorced colleagues until Hildy tells Walter she is leaving

the business to marry her fiancé.

Walter’s jealousy gets the better of him as he attempts to distract Hildy by having her write one last article. A hilarious slew of antics ensue as Hildy attempts to get information for the story and Walter attempts to rid of Hildy’s fiancé, Bruce. “His Girl Friday” is an endearing love story masked by the excitement that comes with being a cutting edge journalist.

Another more recent film I absolutely adore is “Pretty Woman” (1990). The film is a romantic comedy classic that focuses on corporate raider Edward Lewis (Richard Gere) and prostitute Vivian Ward (Julia Roberts). The two meet and soften each other’s vices. “Pretty Woman” shows the disparity of social classes while recounting a charming love story, making it a must-see for any rom-com fanatics.

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With a unique animation style and an amazing soundtrack, ‘The Book of Life’ presents a love story with cultural flair.

While most people above the age of eight easily dismiss the slew of cookie-cutter computer animated children’s movies regularly released in theaters, “The Book of Life” breaks through the typical PG mold.

Director Jorge Gutierrez presents his take on the Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, which involves the celebration and remembrance of dead ancestors, in a way viewers can enjoy. Through the voice of a museum tour guide, a story is told of La Muerte, the beautiful ruler of the Land of the Remembered, and Xibalba, the evil ruler of the Land of the Forgotten.

The two gods come to a disagreement on the Day of the Dead, eventually forming a wager. They place bets on two young boys, Manolo and Joaquín, best friends who are both in love with the same girl, Maria. La Muerte chooses Manolo, betting that he will marry Maria, and Xibalba chooses Joaquín.

The rest of the film follows the

love triangle of the three friends, with some interferences from Xibalba and Maria’s father. Manolo, voiced by Diego Luna, grows up to be a sensitive and passionate musician, who would rather sing than carry on his family tradition of bull fighting. Joaquín, voiced by Channing Tatum, becomes a courageous soldier, the town hero with a dark secret, who vows to protect all from the evil bandit Chakal. Both vie for the heart of Maria, voiced by Zoe Saldana, who is free-spirited and values compassion over strength.

While the movie’s cliché plot is nowhere near award-winning, the vibrant animation makes up for its flaws. The one-of-a-kind visual style entrances audiences. Characters are made of wood, like puppets, and swim in a sea of rich colors and unusual patterns. No two characters look the same; all have very distinctive features, specifically noses, which is alarming at first.

Unlike other children movies, “The Book of Life” is entertaining

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Manolo meets with his mother and family in the Land of the Remembered.

to older audience members as well.

Many adult jokes are made, some poking fun at Mexican culture and tradition, but never crossing the line of inappropriateness. The film also features many popular songs, the majority of them sung by Manolo, who belts out his versions of “Creep” by Radiohead and “I Will Wait” by Mumford and Sons, with his own Mexican flair.

Another aspect of the film that is surprising is its character development. With the creative animation, screenwriters could have easily forgone the emotional growth of the main characters. Joaquín, who is shown from the beginning of the film as a courageous young fighter, becomes overpowered by the fame he’s received as the town hero. He believes that he can win over Maria with his muscles and medals, both of which she has no interest in. At first this rejection flusters him, but, by the end of the film, he realizes that he was wrong in valuing brawn over brains, and is willing to accept Maria’s decision.

Because the film revolves around the Day of the Dead, many of the characters in the movie face the end of their lives, and the beginning of their eternity in the Land of the Remembered, which is portrayed as a place better than Earth. Death is an unusual topic for a children’s movie, especially in such a positive context. But Gutierrez presents his own adaption of the Mexican folklore, making it fun for every audience member, even those who aren’t familiar with that world.

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What’s life without a little music? If you’re looking to relax, study, or get pumped up—whatever your mood may be—here are my playlists suggestions for the occasion. A little acoustic here and alternative rock there, and soon life won’t be far from having your own spontaneous, musical cameos.

Calm Chilling For those who love Imagine Dragons, Bastille, the XX, or One Republic, I suggest “Strange Desires” by the Bleachers—it’s a perfect mesh of alternative rock, indie pop, and incorporates styles of all the listed artists. The album fuses solid retro-pop vibes with low-register, monotone vocal sets. I also enjoy Sara Bareilles’ album “The Blessed Unrest,” which features poetic lyrics, sophisticated alternative pop, and a rhythmic nature.

Study Synergy While some prefer to study in total silence, I absorb information better with some noise in the background – that is, music without lyrics, particularly with a mixture of acoustics, soft electronica, and chill wave. For albums, Tycho’s “Dive” provides a balanced electronic and a trance-like appeal, as does DJ Okawari’s “Kaleidoscope” and Explosions in the Sky’s “All of a Sudden I Miss You”. Singles-wise, my favorite has to be a two-hour piano loop by a YouTuber named StudyMusicProject who composed pianooriginals for his own study purposes. If all else fails, classical music always hits the spot.

Getting Pumped Whether for exercising or getting ready for the day, I love jiv-

ing to peppy and bouncy beats.

Current favorites include Sara Bareilles’ “Kaleidoscope Heart,” a fun, pop record that delivers an infectious “you-go-girl” attitude, and A Great Big World’s “Is Anybody Out There?” a preppy pop/classic rock album that screams “be unique”. Moreover, I usually turn to 104.3 FM radio station for an instant pick-me-up.

Snooze & Sleep Falling asleep to music is very relaxing, but can be damaging to the eardrums in the long run. I, for one, am guilty of this, yet dedicating a playlist to the end of the day helps me wind down and ultimately relax. For this, I recommend Late Night Alumni’s Single, “It’s Only Life,”as well as Vienna tang’s “Lullaby for a Stormy Night,” Imogen Heap’s “Half Life,” and Priscilla Ahn’s “Dream,” and “Lullaby”— slow trance pieces dream-like in quality and peaceful in effect. Yiruma’s album, “Destiny of Love,”also provides soft, contemporary piano arrangements perfect for tranquility and easing off stress.

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The blood-curling series on FX continues as the freak show arrives in town.

HORROR STORY from p. 11 are sent away to a boarding school, Miss Robichaux’s Academy, in New Orleans where they learn how to protect themselves. Caught within

the chaos is Zoe Benson, who carries a terrifying secret of her own.

Concerned by the recent violence, the witches’ long-absent leader, Fiona, returns to the scene determined to protect the Coven.

This fourth season returned this Oct. 8, more terrifying than ever, as one of the last remaining freak shows in America struggle to survive amidst the dying world of the American carnival experience. The first two episodes depict the struggle of the deformities of the circus, isolated and misunderstood, as they go to extreme lengths to

keep the business alive. Featuring petrifying clowns, and hair-raising characters based off of 1930’s movie “Freaks,” this season already appears to be potentially the scariest season of them all.

“American Horror Story,” though not for the faint hearted, is sure to fill your Wednesdays with excitement and heart-stopping anticipation. If you haven’t already started watching the show, it’s not too late, as the latest season is only on its fourth episode. Join the circus and enter the dark, twisted world of “American Horror Story.”

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Being a freshman isn’t always so easy, and transitions can be difficult and stressful. So our Freshman Survival Guide is here to help you out.

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For all literary enthusiasts, this blog—as the title suggests—will provide web exclusive reviews and recommendations of books of all genres.

Find your next read and discover new favorites through Naught But Books.

Written by staffer (and choir president) Evon Hung, Tune In will help you discover new artists, know about the latest album releases, and catch up on the latest music talk. This blog will suit all music lovers looking for their perfect pitch.

Inspired by the popular “Humans of New York” site, Students+Humans of DBHS features various students and staff on campus. In the blog, viewers can enjoy the inspiring, and sometimes comical thoughts of Brahmas, including:

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bernard chen asst. news editor As an athlete, making a varsity team is already a recognizable feat, let alone for a freshman. This season, the varsity girls golf, water polo, and volleyball teams have all received new freshmen ready to play.

In girls golf, freshman Crystal Wang quickly rose to the top, becoming one of the top five players in the league. According to Coach Tony McCabe, she scores under par consistently with the whole array of skills necessary for an outstanding golfer.

“In golf, they say, ‘she has all the shots.’ She’s extremely poised, especially for a freshman,” coach McCabe said.

Even though freshmen have less academic responsibilities and stress than upperclassmen athletes, they still must follow the three main rules which McCabe emphasizes: show up on time, bring your stuff, and care about the team.

Although the golf team is already established, the water polo team is still in its first year of development. Freshmen Austin Suh, Cameron Belden, Matthew Lee, and Aaron Velarde have common goals to become captain and win CIF as well.

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Among the freshmen playing in varsity sports are (left to right) Cameron Belden, Matthew Lee, Austin Suh, and Crystal Wang.

“It’s an honor. It’s like an achievement for me,” Belden said.

For incoming freshmen, it is always a difficult decision to choose which activities to pursue. For

“In golf, they say, ‘she has all the shots.’ She’s extremely poised, especially for a freshman.”

COACH TONY MCCABE these four, they found out about the program in their eighth grade year and were excited to join and try out the new sport. Lee and Belden

also had previous swimming experience at Brea Aquatics and Maple Hill.

“They’re doing well. They’re keeping up. I would say for instance, Austin, Cameron, and Matthew are three of our fastest guys on the team,” head coach Alex Matal said.

Yet another sport with a star freshman player is girls volleyball.

Alex Diaz, an avid athlete, participates in volleyball but has also made the varsity basketball team.

From the experience in middle school and this past summer, she has gained the opportunity to be on varsity volleyball this season.

“At first, it was really scary to be with a bunch of seniors and juniors.

[However], later on in the season, I started to become really close with some of them and started to [bond] with all my teammates. [It became] kind of like a family,” Diaz said.

For Diaz, unlike Wang, there are disadvantages to overcome in the game of volleyball. Diaz will have to move quicker because as a newcomer to the varsity team, she will need to become used to the speed of high school sports.

“She will need to gain the necessary experience and skills to match the upperclassmen,” coach Jeff Weihert said.

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Senior Summer Rodriguez and sophomore Allen Chen chose not to play for the Brahmas and have achieved success in their respective sports. calvin ru staff writer For most Diamond Bar High School students, high school sports is an extracurricular that ranks below their academics. However, for some, school sports don’t offer enough competition. Athletes such as senior Summer Rodriguez and sophomore Allen Chen hope to surpass school standards by playing outside of school and incorporate sports as a greater part of their lives.

Rodriguez, viewed by her peers as an amazing soccer player, feels that the level of high school is not the same as clubs. Her club is trained by a National-A-Licensed coach.

“I played for varsity soccer in my freshman and sophomore year,” Rodriguez said. “But the coordination of our team wasn’t the same as my club team.”

Rodriguez received a soccer scholarship to enlist in Holy Names University in Oakland after practicing for one day with the school’s team.

Also, Rodriguez feels that clubs create better chemistry teams because they continuously play with the same people and know the team’s drills and individual’s skills better. This makes it easier to coordinate plays and prevent common

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injuries.

“At school, we just run a lot and do the same drills,” Rodriguez said.

“At my club, there are always different drills, and people that I enjoy spending time with on a daily basis.”

Athletes, such as tennis player Chen, compete in various competitions when opportunities surface to judge their current skill and realize what they need to improve on.

This occurs more often among solo players rather than individuals in a team sport. He also trains with coaches to develop new skills and practice his forms.

“I want to play more competitively, and [our] school can’t offer that,” Chen said. “I’m not saying I’m good. There are a lot of good players on the team, but I kept getting injured.”

Chen has won various tournaments and championships. He was a finalist in the Harper Ink Tennis Tournament, a National Junior Tennis tournament.

One of the reasons why Chen plays outside of school is because of his desire to enter in tournaments every weekend and practice with his various coaches and trainers in hopes of joining a Division I collegiate level. Injuries prevented Chen from staying healthy the entire 2014 season, resulting in his conclusion not to continue playing for the Brahmas.

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Senior Summer Rodriguez is committed to Holy Names University for soccer.

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Sophomore Allen Chen was a finalist for the Harper Ink Tennis Tournament.

hen the Diamond Bar High School Athletics Program joined the Palomeres League this past summer, many Brahma athletes knew that the competition was going to be tougher compared to the Hacienda League. However, who would have known that this transition would later lead to DB’s losing records and failures this season. Frustration is in the air around the program and Brahmas are feeling discouraged as the program is now experiencing a new and different kind of reality.

With the fall season coming to an end, many of the DBHS sports teams have struggled to compete against the other teams in the Palomeres League. Only the girls golf team, which recently won the CIF Southern Division title for the third consecutive year and the League Title, has found success in this competitive conference. When the Brahmas competed in the Hacienda League, many of the DB teams were considered a contender to win the league title and make the CIF playoffs. For many years, the DB’s sports teams have won numerous league titles and earned respect from other high schools in the HL. DB has been in a disadvantage ever since the league season started. Teams like Glendora, Claremont, and South Hills high schools have been in the same conference for many years now and are accustomed to the competition level.

DB, previously, was grouped with teams like Rowland, and Walnut, average teams that rarely make the CIF playoffs. It will take a few years for the DB program to adapt to this type of competitive environment.

The girls tennis and volleyball teams have both struggled to live up to their usual expectations.

Girls tennis and volleyball were always considered two of the top teams of DB. However, this year, the teams could not keep up with powerhouse teams Glendora and Bonita. The players the Brahmas are against are stronger, faster, and better than the players that were in the HL. Water Polo, on the other hand, was thrown into the fire without any experience and had a rough debut season.

There are many lurking variables that could factor into the Brahmas’ poor performance in league games. Many of the DB teams had key star players injured at least once in the season. For example, the Peterson twins, cocaptains of the football team, have experienced serious injuries which decreased the chances of the football team’s success. Wide receiver Kyle Peterson had a sprained ankle while quarterback Tyler Peterson suffered a concussion. But, many fans will agree that DB is just not yet ready for this type of competition.

Although the advancement from the HL to the PL led to the Brahmas being unsuccessful on the fields and the courts, this shift could turn out to be beneficial for both the DB Athletics Program and the Brahma athletes. The experience against the tough competition is going to be helpful in the development of the DB athletes as they will face powerhouse teams.

DB fans have to be patient for the next few years. There is no doubt that each of the DB sports teams is going to struggle and have losing records and only time will tell if the Brahmas will adjust to this new environment and earn back the winning tradition.

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Setting up for the next season

Senior Jessica Pierce and junior Himani Shah jump up to block the incoming spike (left) and Pierce prepares to attack as she shoots up in the air to spike the ball (right).

VOLLEYBALL After not qualifying for the CIF playoffs, the Diamond Bar volleyball team has a long offseason to make changes to improve the program. james kil asst. sports editor The Diamond Bar High School girls varsity volleyball team, with their eyes on the CIF Southern Division, were not able to overcome a key injury to reach their goal this season.

Freshman star Alex Diaz, was out the last four games of the season due to two fractures in her ankle. Two weeks ago, the doctor told her she would be able to play

in the Glendora High School game, but after the game, she returned to the doctor to discover the fractures.

With three games left in the regular season, the Lady Brahmas were tied for third with Bonita High School. Unfortunately, DB lost to South Hills High School and Claremont High School last week, giving the CIF spot to Bonita.

“It all comes down to preparation and how they are in practice.

Execution is always number one on the list,” Weihert said.

With the arrival of Weihert at DB

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in August, he did not have as much time to prepare his girls for the season compared to the other schools that start during the month of May or June. He had to go through the process of holding try-outs again and coaching both the junior varsity and varsity teams at the same time. Because of this, Weihert started to practice during the last week of August.

“There was not a lot of time to really prepare so I tried to make everything work,” Weihert said.

During the upcoming offseason, Weihert plans to condition the Lady Brahmas so when May comes around, the players will be a lot stronger.

“If the girls work really hard and do everything that I am asking them to do in the offseason, it is just going to benefit them way more and we will be so much farther ahead than we are this year, where we were lagging behind,” Weihert said.

The coach plans to hire a junior varsity coach and an assistant varsity coach for next year. He will have JV and frosh practice at the same time so that during varsity practice, Weihert will have three

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other coaches to help improve the team for the upcoming season.

“There will be a lot of changes made just because I will have more time, but nothing too out of the ordinary where it is unfamiliar for the girls,” Weihert said.

Weihert looks forward to the Lady Brahmas winning league and qualifying for CIF. He also hopes that they will maintain a winning record.

“We had a rocky start, but I think that we did okay. I think we could have done better, but we played our hardest. I think that our team lacks chemistry but we are still trying to find it,” junior and captain Morgan Dempsey said.

Golf expanding its empire GOLF The Lady Brahmas had a historic October by winning both the CIF title and the Knabe Cup. sarah markiewicz staff writer

As a strong end to the season, the Diamond Bar girls golf team performed well individually and as a team. At the individuals on Oct. 27, Bethany Wu tied for first place and was also named League MVP for the fourth time in her high school career. Junior Josephine Chang, freshman Crystal Wang, and senior Joan Park also gained positions in the individual event.

The Lady Brahmas won their third consecutive CIF Southern Central Division Championship with a final score of 358 on Oct. 29.

Four of the DB players were able to shoot under par, contributing to the five of them shooting under 12.

The Lady Brahmas pulled ahead of Mira Costa and Torrance. Wu led the way finishing second overall in the tournament.

DB had also pulled through with more victories throughout the season, including the Knabe Cup, which they had never won first place for before.

Competing for the 12th time in the semiannual Knabe Cup Tour-

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The Lady Brahmas continued its winning tradition by finishing undefeated. nament on Oct. 8, DB, with an overall score of 297, dominated more than 25 other schools in the team competition and won the contest for the first time.

Out of all of the Lady Brahmas, Wang placed the highest, shooting a two under par and finishing in fourth place in the individual competition. Junior Kaitleen Shee shot even par, while Park and Chang scored one over par and two over par respectively.

While DB did not make a splash with the individual scores, its overall team score gave them a close victory over Mira Costa, which shot a 302 and La Serna, which finished in third with a score of 314.

“We were really close to the second place team and it was really nerve-wracking when we were

standing there waiting to see if we won or not,” Shee said via Facebook.

The Lady Brahmas had achieved third place several years ago and made their way up to second place for the past two years, but always came up short.

The girls also participated in the Ayala Tournament recently on Oct. 13, where they managed to take second place with a final score of 396, compared to Mater Dei’s first place score of 389.

In the Palomeres league this season, the Lady Brahmas were able to uphold their respectable position with an undefeated record of 12-0, and therefore seized their eighth consecutive league title, also known as the Freelance Championship.

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CROSS COUNTRY With the season coming to an end, each member of the cross country are continuing to improve his or her individual times. frances wu asst. news editor Several months into its season, the Diamond Bar High School cross country team has been improving under head coach Christine Cortez’s guidance. Recently, at the Mt. San Antonio College course for the San Gabriel Valley Invitational on Oct. 4, considered by Cortez to be the toughest running course in the division, the varsity girls team placed third, and boys varsity placed eleventh.

The team has competed in six meets already and is preparing for League Finals. DBHS competes against five other schools in the surrounding area: Glendora, Claremont, Ayala, South Hills, and Bonita.

“Our placement in league has remained about the same as last year, but as individuals, the team is getting much faster than it was last year,” senior captain Ruben Reyes said. The team is currently in sixth place in the Palomeres

League.

According to Cortez, over 35 Brahmas have improved their individual times from the first league meet to the second meet at Bonelli Park. However, Reyes feels that one of the greatest priorities for the team is to keep improving the times for the majority of the runners so that they can match up with the top athletes of the league.

The team has demonstrated its strength on different terrains, including hills, and the coaches look forward to seeing the Brahmas improve their times at the Mt. SAC course for the League Finals.

Cortez anticipates the team ending up in fifth place or better at the end of League Finals in the Palomeres League.

“I like to see all of the student athletes learn from their past race experiences and improve [their] place, position, and time, and contribute to the overall team outcome,” Cortez said via e-mail.

The team will be competing in the League Finals today.

COACH PROFILE Name: Tony McCabe Currently Coaching: Girls Golf and Girls Basketball Since: 1979 Diamond Bar High School’s undefeated varsity golf team has reached its 12th season under the keen guidance of Coach Tony McCabe. First coaching since 1979 for Varsity Basketball at Walnut High School, he soon came over to DB and coached the freshman football and baseball, girls basketball, and golf team.

McCabe has led the Lady Brahmas to the CIF Southern Division Championships, State finals, and State Runner ups for golf in 2012-2013.

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The Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather debate joseph park editor-in-chief

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ou put two of the greatest boxers of this generation and you got yourself one heck of a match. If ever to happen, a Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao match will go down as the biggest, baddest, and most anticipated boxing event in history.

As Mayweather is scheduled to take on Marcos Maidana in September and Pacquiao scheduled to take on Chris Algieri in November, this only leaves room for 2015 for the mega dream fight.

The Pac-man is ready for Mayweather. Mr. Money Mayweather isn’t quite on the same page, avoiding this much desired fight at all costs.

But why is a 47-0 undefeated champion avoiding a fight? Simply put, 47-1.

“I have been lucky to have reached this point in my career, and undefeated. Losing all of that to someone who is in desperate

mode right now is a scary thing,” Mayweather admits.

If I was to retire a boxer, I wouldn’t want to be crowned an undefeated Hall-of-Famer who avoided a match to keep a winning streak. And on top of that, Mayweather would be favored in the match so I really don’t know why he is chickening out on this fight; this is only going to add to his resume and fame, 48-0. Actually, 49-0 after the win over Maidana.

I am a Pacquiao fan, don’t get me wrong. I mean it’s only natural to root for your fellow Asian buddy.

The Filipino sensation is undoubtedly a talented and dominant boxer but nowhere in his career was he matched up against someone with an impenetrable defense to match Mayweather’s.

Let’s break down the superiority of Mayweather over Pacquiao.

Pacquiao possesses raw strength and brawn over Mayweather.

Punch for punch, Pacquiao will dismantle Mayweather to the bones. But boxing isn’t just about strength; it’s a combination of

Amberly Cheng ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

The Serena Williams of DB nadia lee staff writer As the champion of two area tournaments in the beginning of her high school career, Amberly Cheng enters her senior year as the highest ranked singles player in Diamond Bar High School’s varsity girls tennis team.

Cheng began playing tennis around fifth grade when her mother enrolled her in tennis group lessons. It wasn’t until eighth grade when Cheng began to take the sport seriously and compete in a couple of tournaments.

“My first sport was actually swimming, but then every time I finished a swim season, I would gain like 20 pounds. So my mom pulled me out of swimming, and I guess tennis was the only sport that stuck with me,” Cheng said.

When Cheng made the junior varsity tennis team as a freshman, she was actually relieved that she didn’t get on varsity.

“The varsity team was super competitive, so then even if I got onto varsity my first year, I wouldn’t get as much playing time.

Since I was on JV my first year, I got to play every game and against different people,” Cheng said.

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sity in her sophomore year, but it wasn’t until her junior and senior year when she went through a lot of hardships.

“I had a lot of bad things happening to me like how parents [on the sidelines] would be saying [critical] things behind my back. At first I let that get to me, but then after that, I learned that it was really immature. In the end, it doesn’t really

“The varsity team was super competitive, so then even if I got onto varsity my first year, I wouldn’t get as much playing time. Since i was on JV my first year, I got to play every game and against different people.”

AMBERLY CHENG matter what they say about you, it is how you perceive yourself and how you show them that you have good sportsmanship,” Cheng said.

Over the course of her high school career as a tennis player, Cheng won first place in the Lakewood Open & Junior Satellite and the 22nd Annual So Cal Christmas Junior Satellite and was then invited to the Satellite Masters tournament, where she didn’t go very far. She recently participated in the

2014 Palm Valley Martin Luther King Jr. Open Tournament and reached the quarterfinals.

Cheng hopes to lengthen her tennis career and play at the collegiate level. She is determined to earn a scholarship, but if she doesn’t, then Cheng won’t hesitate to do a walkon.

“I don’t want to stop. I like having the competitiveness, but then I don’t want to join a club where there’s no competition. I want there to be someone better that I have to go over to be even better than they are,” Cheng said.

Cheng aspires to become an assistant physician and work her way up to her ultimate dream: a surgeon. She wants to change the lives of others and make an impact to those around her.

After all these years, the game of tennis is still an enigma to Cheng.

There are days when she absolutely hates it and wonders why she’s even doing this, but there are days when hitting the ball feels just right to her.

“I feel like there’s nothing I need to worry about. I can just concentrate on the one thing [tennis].

The real moments I carry with me through my entire career is the experience and downfalls that I met.

Always walk with pride, you’ve already made it this far,” Cheng said.

many other factors that would propel Mayweather over Paquiao.

Mayweather has the history and records, he has the better reach, higher weight, superior defense, and exceeding precision and accuracy in his punching. There’s a reason why Mayweather never experienced a loss, he’s just that good.

The universe, with the exception of Mayweather, wants this fight to happen. It needs to happen. This is sports and we sports fans live for moments like these. The greats facing off in a do-or-die situation, it’s just too beautiful.

Mayweather needs to suck it up and roll with the punches. This is a chance for him to up his value on his undefeated title instead of backing out like a coward.

It won’t be a blowout, however.

Any boxer will have the puncher’s chance but in the end, being on the opposite side of Mayweather is just being on the ropes.

But Pacquiao has the winning mentality and attitude as of now, and that can make all the difference.

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Sophomore Diego Hammond analyzes the pool to look for his teammates for a chance to score on the La Mirada Matadors.

WATER POLO Even though the Diamond Bar water polo team suffered a harsh debut season, the team hopes for a more successful season as its core players are coming back next year. james kil asst. sport editor Although the Diamond Bar boys varsity water polo team will end the first season with a losing record, the Brahmas did the best to help pave the way for a more solid water polo program.

“The coaching staff is excited about how far we have come since our first practice in June and we are excited about the future of Diamond Bar water polo,” coach Alex-

ander Matal said.

After all the effort and time the Brahmas’ invested since June, it was not enough to beat most of the teams in the Palomeres League.

Even after suffering from brutal losses, the Brahmas gave an unrelenting effort. As of Monday, the boys only won four games.

“The coaching staff has noticed the mental toughness that all our student-athletes have during our practices and games. They have a no-quit mentality,” Matal said.

Compared to other teams, the

Brahmas do not possess experience. Skill and teamwork are im-

“The coaching staff has noticed the mental toughness that all our studen-athletes have during our practices and games.”

COACH ALEXANDER MATAL portant to the game, but, experience is also as equally important.

The Brahmas are capable to put up

a good fight but the lack of experience in the pool holds them back.

“As the team continues to practice and develop, their knowledge and skill set will continue to grow,” Matal said.

The players usually go through a 20-minute overview of the game they just played. They go through the things they did well, then talk about what skills they need to work on.

In order to push the Brahmas for success, changes will need to occur for next season. During the offseason, Matal will be periodically changing up the practices so that it matches the skill level of the Brahmas.

“As the student-athletes learn

and master the fundamental skills needed to play this sport, the degree of difficulty of the practices will continue to increase. We have only touched the surface of the necessary skills needed to play water polo,” Matal said.

The goal for the next season is to improve their skills as well as gain experience. Winning league is not a major concern with the coaches until the team is more competent to win games.

“We hope to build on the foundation and successes we have achieved during our first season and continue on establishing a strong program here at Diamond Bar High School, both academically and athletically,” Matal said.

Football’s ephemeral legacy

FOOTBALL The Brahmas suffered another disappointing loss, against the Tartans. andrew choi sports editor The Diamond Bar football team is having a season that it would rather forget. Even though they started the game off on the right note, the Brahmas’ offense could not keep up with Glendora quarterback Matt Fink and Co.,losing 38-6.

DB, which has lost six of the last seven games, has an overall record of 3-6 and are 0-4 in the Palomeres League.

The Brahmas were aggressive from the start of the game. On a short third down play, senior Antonio Hull, at the quarterback position for the injured Tyler Peterson, managed to find an open seam between his right guard and tackle and sped past the Glendora defenders for a 55-yard run. Hull finished the game with 204 rushing yards on 25 carries. On the same drive, the Brahmas stuck to their run-first mentality and ran many zone-read option plays. After being held at the goal line for three straight plays, senior running back Isaiah Thompson scored the first touchdown of the game on a fourth down at the three yard line, giving momentum to the Brahmas. However, these

were the only points the Brahmas managed to score for the rest of the match.

Fink, an All-League quarterback with a football scholarship offer from Boise State University, took control of the game for the rest of the night; the Tartans scored 38 unanswered points. Fink, barely pressured, finished the game with 250 passing yards and three touchdowns. Glendora, which is first in the PL, also has another Tartan that has a collegiate scholarship.

Offensive tackle Ben Northup is currently committed to Hawaii University.

Even though the game seemed like a blow-out on the stat sheet , the Brahmas, with their passing game not working, had many explosive runs throughout the game.

DB stuck with their run-first strategy and completed 266 rushing yards.

It has been a tough season for the Brahmas and for head coach Marcus Hughes, who is in his first season at DB. The Brahmas do not have that much depth compared to other high schools and once the number of injuries started piling up, things went downhill for the Brahmas. Senior quarterback and co-captain Tyler Peterson, who was

Senior Antonio Hull racks up 204 rushing yards on 25 carries during the game against the Glendora Tartans. injured in the game against South Hills, did not suit up for the match against the Tartans.

Throughout the season, the Brahmas had key players from both sides of the ball making plays consistently. On offense, Hull now has 1216 rushing yards with a to-

tal of 14 touchdowns. On the other side of the ball, senior defensive lineman, Jason Kim, is currently second in the league with 4.5 sacks.

“I believe that our team had a great season. Even though our record does not reflect that and even after all the misfortunate injuries

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that occurred during league, I’m glad at how our team overcame adversity and still worked to play strong,” Kim said.

This Friday, the Brahmas are having their annual Parent Night game against the 5-4 Ayala Bulldogs.