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The Bull’s Eye WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Volume XXXI, Issue V | ONLINE at dbbullseye.com | Published Monthly
Senior killed in tragic accident Chua was a passionate student who was involved in numerous on-campus activities.
Walnut alumna shot in revenge After days of searching by LAPD, Dorner was killed in a burning cabin.
BY KATLYN LEE ASST. NEWS EDITOR
BY JUSTIN PARK EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Three weeks ago on Feb. 1, senior Joshua Chua was riding his X-Treme Brand moped when he crashed into the utility trailer of a semi truck, trapping himself under the vehicle. Chua, who was airlifted to the USC Medical Center, suffered from severe head injuries and passed away before he reached the hospital. Although this tragic incident was sudden, fellow friends and classmates of Chua placed various flowers, posters, and candles — in blue, Chua’s favorite color — at the school flagpole. Several students also wore blue to school on Feb. 6 to commemorate his passing. As a student at Diamond Bar High School, Chua was actively involved in several extracurricular activities including Architecture, of which he was a student for two years. “On average, he would stay
John Jones shared. Not only did he participate in
Former LAPD officer accused of four homicides and multiple assaults, Christopher Dorner died in flames while barricaded in his refuge cabin last Tuesday, concluding one of the most expansive manhunts in Southern California history. Dorner first embarked on his shooting spree on Feb. 3, when 28-year-old Walnut Class of 2002 graduate Monica Quan was found dead alongside her boyfriend, Keith Lawrence, in a parked car outside their condominium in Irvine. Employed as an assistant coach for women’s basketball at Cal State Fullerton, Quan was al-
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REMEMBERING OUR FRIEND - Students made posters, bought flowers, and lit candles in memory of Joshua Chua. during brunch two days a week, and would always work extra when he could. He was motivated to do better in class and always tried to see what his mistakes were and
how improve them. I was very shocked that this happened. It is very sad to see someone with great potential gone like that,” the Advanced Architecture instructor
Ennio Emmanuel to perform Friday
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YOUNG AND TALENTED - The Puerto Rican singer, who is replacing Justo Lamas, will perform in the DBHS theater on Friday.
Ennio Emmanuel will be making more appearances in the following years. BY XING YEN QUEK PHOTO EDITOR
After 14 years of Justo Lamas being the star of the annual Spanish Concert, a new face will be headlining the show. Puerto Rican pop singer Ennio Emmanuel’s highly anticipated concert nearly sold out the first week tickets were available. The concert will be held in Diamond Bar High School’s theater on Fri-
day as part of Ennio’s nationwide tour, “Nada Es Imposible.” The event will feature several of Ennio’s new songs including “Manda Un Angel” as well as some of Lamas’ classics, such as “Eres Tú.” In addition to his solo performances, Ennio will also be performing with DBHS Dance Team in an upbeat and lively song, “Baila Baila,” and with a few selected student singers in a slower song, “Confiar En Mi.” Ennio’s touring career began in the summer of 2010, when he was selected to be part of United Cultures, a company whose goal is to spread the Spanish culture to students in America through music. His pop and electronic sounds are thought to be fitting to the pref-
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BRAHMA ALL STARS - All Southern Band rehearses before its performance at the chapel in the University of Redlands.
Students are chosen for All Southern Band and Orchestra There are many upcoming activities for DBHS’ band and orchestra students. BY ANDREW CHOI ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
After years of hard work and constant practicing, sixty-two musicians of the Diamond Bar High
School’s band and orchestra program were accepted into the All Southern Band and Orchestra. The musicians spent four days practicing with other performers from Southern California to play in the All Southern Individuals concert which was held at the University of Redlands. “It had all of the best players and it was a great performance for us,” Steve Acciani, DBHS music director, said. Out of 1000 musicians who auditioned, only 200 students from all around Southern California were
chosen to play in the concert. The young performers were from different cities, ranging from Bakersfield to San Diego. “We have such a wealth of great talent in our program,” Acciani commented. After days of practicing, the band performed the song “West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein. “I was really excited because I got to meet the top musicians from all over Southern California,” Erica Ho,
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DBHS students compete in the oratory contest at Walnut High
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* Performing Arts Rally: Feb 22
* Renaissance Giveaway: Feb. 26 * DB Forum: Feb. 26 * Spirit Week (Pajama Day, Super Hero Day, Wacky Hair Day, Twin Day, Class Pride Day): Mar. 4-8 * Late Start: Mar. 5 * IOC Meeting 4th Period: Mar. 5 * House of Reps Meeting: Mar. 6 * Daylight Saving Time Begins: Mar. 10 * Pennies for Patients Week: Mar. 11-15 * CAHSEE Testing: Mar. 12-13 * Saint Patrick’s Day: Mar. 17 * Battle of the Bands: Mar. 18-22 ANGIE ZHANG
STAND AND DELIVER - Senior Ayo Osilaja (second to the right) stands proudly with competition judges Julian Rodriquez, Alysia Hobbs, Reuben Jones, and Jeff Silva (left to right) who are also staff members of WVUSD schools.
Two DBHS students compete at Walnut High School to move on to the regional level. BY ANGIE ZHANG FEATURE EDITOR
Students from Diamond Bar High School and Walnut High School competed against one another in a district oratory contest that qualified one participant for the Region XV Oratory Contest hosted by the Association of California School Administrators. The selected student will receive monetary scholarships.
DBHS students junior Joy Chow and senior Ayo Osilaja competed in the contest. Osilaja was selected as the winner and was awarded $100. He now moves on to the regional contest that will be held on Mar. 7 in the Glendale Unified School District Board Room to compete for a $500 prize and a chance to present his speech at the ACSA Spring Conference and Awards Banquet. “I feel humbled. I really didn’t feel like I would win because I had such harsh competition, but it’s really a pleasure to,” Osilaja stated. The Walnut Valley United School District was allowed to send one student to the Region XV Contest and hosted an oratory competition on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Walnut Theater to determine the final-
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ist. Participants were judged by a panel of four judges: Quail Summit Principal Alysia Hobbs, WHS English teacher Jeff Silva, DBHS Instructional Dean Julian Rodriguez, and WHS Instructional Dean Reuben Jones. Students were judged on a scale of 1-8 on several aspects including speaking quality and speech structure. The scores were then totaled and the highest scoring individual was chosen as the finalist. “Connecting with the audience is the most important part of public speaking. The audience might not necessarily remember the exact things you said, but they will definitely remember how they felt at the end of your speech,” Jones commented.
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BULL’S EYE CORRECTION Diamond Bar High School Principal Catherine Real’s quote was incorrectly printed in the “Temporary lock down calls for security reinforcement” article that was published in the January issue
of The Bull’s Eye. The quote should have read: “I [would] say the incident has caused us to reflect on our past practices and prompted us to remind our students and staff of what those practices are.”
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LAPD was unable to locate Dorner despite its exhaustive measures. legedly targeted by Dorner because of her father, a former LAPD captain who represented Dorner during his dismissal hearing. Quan’s high school career was highlighted by her athletic prowess as a high-profile, four-year varsity basketball player. According to Mike James, a teacher at Walnut and Quan’s former coach, she set school records for the most threepointers in a season and a game. “She had basically done everything you could do right,” James shared in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. James added, “If there was a big shot that had to be taken, she wanted to be the one taking it.” In the wake of the tragedy, a group of graduates organized a small vigil on the front steps of Walnut High campus. Among about forty people gathered, many were close friends and family of Quan. “It’s no surprise she continued a career in coaching and mentoring. She always seemed to be a leadership kind of girl,” Julie Escalera, Quan’s past friend and teammate, said. On Feb. 4, a manifesto purportedly drafted by Dorner himself was found published online. In the document titled “Last Resort” and addressed to “America,” Dorner outlined his plans to murder the families and loved ones of specific individuals, including the Quan family, who have wronged him in relation to his termination from LAPD. The document confirmed Dorner as the leading suspect for Quan-Lawrence homicide, and the police department officially began
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MONICA’s MEMORIAL - Family and friends gather to lit candles for Quan. a nationwide search for the most wanted criminal on Feb. 6. A day after the initiation of the search, police officer Michael Crain died from bullet wounds after being ambushed by Dorner, who was riding in a pickup truck nearby a gas station in Corona. In an attempt to seize a vehicle that resembled Dorner’s, police officers mistakenly shot two uninvolved citizens in Torrance. The actual truck was found abandoned and burning on a forestry road in Big Bear, triggering an intense, focused search in the area. LAPD offered a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction last Monday. After days of investigation, the fu-
gitive was reported to be hiding in a mountain cabin. During a standoff, detective Jeremiah MacKay died in a blazing shootout. On Feb. 12, SWAT team surrounded and burnt the cabin, where charred remains of Dorner were later found. The news of Dorner’s death brought a sigh of relief to the feared residents of Southern California. San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon praised the brave deputies involved in ending the nine-day rampage. “We did not intentionally burn down that cabin to get Mr. Dorner out. It was like a war zone, and our deputies continued to go in the area... Our deputies are true heroes,” he said.
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Sports Illustrated recognizes sophomore golfer at DBHS
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GOLFING TO GLORY - Golfer Bethany Wu proudly displays her trophy from the Annika Invitational at Reunion Resort after winning first place. The tournament took place from Jan. 18 to 21 in Orlando, Florida.
The sophomore was recently featured in the magazine due to her performance. BY EMILY HWANG STAFF WRITER
Diamond Bar High School sophomore Bethany Wu was recently featured in the national magazine Sports Illustrated. Wu was recognized for winning the golf tournament at the Annika Invitational at Reunion Resort in Orlando, Florida, while DBHS senior Debbie Pan’s photo of Wu was inserted next to the article. Wu was introduced along with six other high school students in
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Ennio Emmanuel CDs will be available for purchase after the performance erences of high school students, which make it easier for him to convey the richness of the Spanish language. “We’re excited to meet Ennio and we know his program will be as great as Justo’s. His style is a little different, but his message is similar—to encourage young people to do something positive in their lives and learn the Hispanic culture,” Chris Buccola, Spanish teacher, said. Prior to joining United Cultures, Ennio had been involved in the music industry all his life. He started performing for an audience when he was only seven years old and has toured with several performing groups. “I am looking forward to the concert and I think I might enjoy it better than last year because Ennio is younger and we can relate to him better.” junior Theresa Luk, eagerly anticipating the new performer, said. The concert is primarily organized by DBHS Spanish Club, whose responsibility ranges from making promotional posters to decorating the theater. Spanish Club will also be selling several of Ennio’s merchandise and posters which he may autograph on the day of the concert. With a fresh face and a completely different style of music, Ennio is expected to bring a new and exciting experience for everyone.
the “Faces in the Crowd” article in the February 4th issue of Sports Illustrated for her astonishing plays during golf events. Wu received recognition due to her performance at the Annika Invitational where she won the tournament by shooting ten strokes under the 216 par, beating the second place winner by three strokes in the 54-hole course. “I was nervous during the tournament but tried to make the day go faster by talking to other players. I was truly happy that I won and was surprised that Sports Illustrated featured me in one of its issues,” Wu stated. In the article, Wu is also noted for being the first golfer in event history to be over par by double digits. Currently, she is ranked third among junior girls in the American Junior Golf Association. Wu was
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named San Gabriel Valley Tribune Player of the Year after winning the Annika Invitational at Reunion Resort in Orlando, Florida. In addition, Debbie Pan, Class of 2013’s historian, was asked to take the headshot of Wu that was used in the article. “Mrs. Clifford told me that I had a very important opportunity to be featured in ‘Sports Illustrated.’ I basically took headshots of Bethany and sent it out to ‘Sports Illustrated.’ I was really excited to be published in a major magazine,” Pan stated. In late March, Wu will compete in the Winn Grips Heather Farr Classic at the Longbow Golf Club. “I really enjoy golf. My life basically revolves around it. In the future, I want to succeed in my dream to become a professional golfer, but I do want to finish my education first,” Wu stated.
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NEWSBITS Earlier this week, Kai, a homeless hitchhiker, saved the lives of two citizens in California. When Kai hitched a ride with 54-year-old Jett Simmons McBride, McBride instantly began shouting out racist slurs and calling himself the reincarnation of Jesus. McBride then slammed his car into a utility worker to pin him and then allegedly began beating and hurting the injured worker. When a bystander tried to intervene and stop McBride, McBride assaulted her and continued to attack the worker. Seeing this, Kai saved the day and began beating McBride with the blunt end of his hatchet until the police came, arresting and jailing McBride. During the month of February, couples have made it a tradition to attach a “love lock” to the rails at the Tower Bridge located in London. Couples write messages or their initials on the locks, and then throw the key into the water as a representation of their eternal love for one another. A few days before Valentine’s Day, hundreds of couples were also spotted binding “love locks” onto fences near train stations or along embankments. Pizza Hut has recently released a new perfume that supposedly bottles the scent of freshly baked pizza and herbs. Instead of smelling like pizza, however, over 280 different sampling customers claimed that the newly made perfume smells like cinnamon rolls. Pizza Hut’s new limited edition “Eau de Pizza Hut” perfume is now available for purchase in the United States. After buying bread from a Vons bakery in Bonita, California, Aaron Dusenberry bit into the artisan-style bread only to find multiple shards of green glass in his mouth. Dusenberry then went back to Vons, called customer service, and wrote concerned letters. KGTV 10News reports
that Vons has emailed the state, stating that the situation of glass found in consumer goods is still under investigation. Crystal Light was accused of stealing tampons and was arrested after the police discovered that she was trying to hide in a cardboard box. The store manager of CVS informed Port St. Lucie police that he had spotted the woman loading unusual items such as Tampax tampons, laundry detergent, and many cosmetic items like nail polish into her floral shoulder bag. The police eventually tracked Light down and obtained a search warrant to look through her home. Once there, they found her sitting in a cardboard box trying to conceal herself from view. In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, police arrested a man accused of stealing wallets from women’s handbags. Ironically, the thief left his own wallet and ID behind at the scene. Police report that since last year, Stephen Maxwell, 47, had stolen multiple wallets from purses at bars and restaurants. Afterwards, Maxwell used the stolen cash and credit cards from his thefts in order to purchase cigarettes and alcohol. Investigators also stated that Maxwell used the stolen money to make $1 contributions to the American Diabetes Association at least three times. After his fall in a Port St. Lucie Walmart in Florida, Tom Papakalodoukas is now $1.3 million richer. After slipping on a sign that had fallen off of a display in the store, Papakalodoukas was diagnosed with a lifelong defect known as a “popeye deformity.” The symptoms of this disease include many abnormal bulges on the body. Papakalodoukas’s attorney only asked for $600,000 for the damages, but the jury rewarded him over double that amount.
Chinese New Year Celebration at Hsi Lai Temple
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THE GIFT OF LUCK - Congressman Ed Royce and other spectators took part in the festivities at a temple in Hacienda Heights where many performances were held for the Lunar New Year. Audience members also gave multiple red envelopes to a young child wearing a lion dance costume after the lion dance performances. During the day, many people filled the courtyard in front of the temple to celebrate.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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Percussion instructor American Red Cross resumes its club activities second semester arrested for rape Albert Morales volunteered for the percussion section of DBHS’ band. BY SARAH CHO FEATURE EDITOR
Albert Anthony Morales, a Diamond Bar resident and a band instructor and volunteer for local high schools, was recently arrested on sodomy charges. He is suspected of sexually assaulting a 16-yearold student from Sunny Hills High School. The Diamond Bar-Walnut Patch’s website, a popular source of local news, ran an article titled “Diamond Bar Band Instructor Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges,” concerning the recent arrest. Diamond Bar-Walnut Patch chose to run the headline because he was a Diamond Bar resident and the Los Angeles Times followed suit, publishing an article titled “Diamond Bar band teacher held in sex assault of 16-year-old girl.” These two article headlines led to the suprise and then panic for many students and parents alike. In truth, Morales had most recently worked at Diamond Ranch
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The symphony orchestra will compete in the National Orchestra Cup. sophomore viola player, said. To get into the All Southern Band and Orchestra, musicians were required to audition in front of music instructors. Fifteen musicians from DBHS’ band also made it to the All State Honor Band and will be performing a concert in Fresno this Sunday during the annual California Association for Music’s Education conference. Not only did DBHS’ music program have members make it into All Southern for consecutive years, but the orchestra program has also been invited to play in the National Orchestra Cup. It consists of only the top ten orchestras in the nation. The orchestras will be performing
High School. He had only been a volunteer instructor at Diamond Bar High School from 1998 to 2000 and has not been associated with DBHS in over a decade. In fact, according to Principal Catherine Real and DBHS band instructor Steve Acciani, DBHS consistently takes steps to carefully filter the volunteers and employees who work with the students directly through a stringent hiring process which includes a Department of Justice background check. “[Upon reading this article,] I immediately went into principal action: let the superintendent know that we might have an issue, then I contacted Mr. Rodriguez and Mr. Acciani so that we could work together to craft a message to parents,” Principal Catherine Real stated. As Morales was a volunteer at DBHS 13 years ago, DBHS’ school administration does not seem to perceive a large reason for concern over the safety of the students. Nonetheless, Real took the necessary action to instruct parents on who they should contact in case they were aware of any inappropriate behavior. “If any of our current students have contact with him and are aware of inappropriate behavior they should talk to their parents as well as notify an adult on campus,” Real concluded. at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York on Mar. 2. Sey Ahn, a graduate student and conductor from USC, will lead the orchestra when it plays “Swan Lake” by Tchaikovsky. “I feel like it is a huge step for the orchestra program to be able to perform and compete at a world class concert hall like the Lincoln Center. It is amazing to see how much the orchestra has developed since my freshman year,” senior Johnny Wang, first chair violin player and a three time All Southern member, said. To ensure a flawless performance, the orchestra is having rehearsals everyday. They are practicing with professional performers from music schools to improve. “The rehearsals are getting more intense and longer in duration. We don’t want to be ready, we want to be dominant and we are getting there,” sophomore James Thongkham, violin player, shared.
The previous blood drive, originally planned to be held last fall, was cancelled. BY GLORIA KIM ASST. EDITORIAL EDITOR
After months of preparation, American Red Cross will hold its first blood drive of the school year on Mar. 14. The club anticipates around 150 donors this year. The blood drive that was supposed to take place last fall was cancelled two days prior to its scheduled date due to the district negotiation issue. When the district declared an impasse, many teachers put a halt to various club activities by temporarily suspending their club advisory roles. Among those, Teresa Hebert, the advisor of Red Cross club, decided to cancel the event and leave her club temporarily. “[When] the blood drive got can-
celled all the officers were shocked. This year our club had grown in number so we had more blood donors and volunteers. Since the blood drive is the biggest event for our club, we had to plan other activities for our members. But it was unfortunate that we couldn’t teach our members how to carry out the blood drive,” senior Jessie Ryu, vice president of the American Red Cross, stated. When the district and the teacher union reached a tentative agreement last month, Hebert immediately resumed her position as the club advisor. Soon club officers recommenced the club’s preparation for the last blood drive of the school year. The blood drive is planned months in advance and involves donors signing up and submitting a permission slip with a parent signature. Students must meet the district’s age requirement of 17 or above and the Red Cross’ height and weight criteria to be eligible for donation. Students then schedule a time within school hours to donate
blood. On the day of the drive, the club members and the American Red Cross arrive as early as 5 a.m. to set up in the gym. From 7 a.m. until lunchtime, students, assisted by Red Cross phlebotomists, trained medical professionals, donate blood. Students make one of two types of blood donations, a whole blood donation or a plasma donation. A whole blood donation, the most common type, takes a pint of whole blood. The plasma donation involves being attached to an Alyx machine that efficiently separates the plasma from the blood. The remaining components of blood are then returned back to the donor. Afterwards, donors receive a pin and are offered light refreshments such as cookies and juice to recover from blood donation. “I’m excited that people are taking time to donate blood because it’s something that you can do to help somebody else that is in need of it,” Hebert commented.
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Chua was the lead singer of his band that competed in Battle of the Bands.
FINAL MESSAGES - Classmates from Chua’s Musical Theater class and other students place posters filled with farewell messages in front of the school.
Architecture, but Chua also was greatly involved in music and drama. As a member of the Musical Theater class and a former mem-
ber of drama class, Chua was a part of several school productions, including the 2011 spring production “Fiddler on the Roof.”
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National Merit Scholarship Finalists
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LEVELING UP - Several students out of the 18 DIamond Bar High School National Merit Schlarship Semifinalists move on to become finalists. The finalists attend a meething where Principal Catherine Real and GLCs Kevin Patterson and Jack Galeener spoke about potential scholarship opportunities.
“I had the opportunity to work with Joshua Chua in the previous years through his involvement in the school musical and drama department. [He] was a good student with a good-natured heart. He had a quiet disposition, [but] was a great team player for the productions he was a part of,” Janna Lindenberg, one of the teachers for Musical Theater, stated. Furthermore, Chua was very passionate about music and loved to sing. Last year, he participated in the Battle of the Bands competition with a band called Adolescent Noise. He sang “Hey There Deliliah” by the Plain White T’s. “All these things he did were [activities] that most kids in this school wouldn’t do, and that’s what made him a unique and special friend at this school,” Chua’s friend Isaac Cortez said. The funeral service for Chua was held on Feb. 13 at the Church of our Heritage in Forest Lawn, and visitations were allowed the day before. Several members of the DBHS’ symphony orchestra also attended and performed at the service. “[Joshua was] a really caring, simple, and truthful guy. [He] was very kind when it came to meeting someone new; he was always there for you when you need him. He would [also] always check up on you to see if you were okay. [He is] still my great friend and always will be,” Gregory Ramirez, Chua’s best friend, commented.
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Backyard Drones Americans must be cautious about experimenting with the availability of military machinery. BY GLORIA KIM ASST. EDITORIAL EDITOR
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FOLLOW-UP: GUN CONTROL In the January 30 issue, contributing writers Yusheng Xia and Emily Wong discussed the pros and cons of enforcing stricter gun control. Recently, President Obama has addressed in his State of the Union address of his support for gun control and urged Congress for votes on bills for gun control. In Colorado, legislators have already begun passing new laws, from fees to background checks and a ban on concealed weapons on college campuses.
BULL’S EYE CORRECTIONS Angela Jensvold, speaking about the teachers union contract settlement, was incorrectly quoted in the last issue. The quote should have read: “I feel that [the 10 furlough days] is a fair agreement. It’s a good compromise. The district [originally] wanted a total of 24 furlough days. We are not excited about this agreement but we understand that this is the best compromise.”
he rapidly evolving technology of this age has proven to enhance our daily lives in innumerable ways; however, with new machinery comes unprecedented consequences. Today, drones, unmanned aerial vehicle capable of feeding back real-time video to their operator, are nascent to becoming the next revolutionary technology. With all the advantages that this mechanism offers, there are dangers that will follow as well. The drones originated in the military field and transformed the means of battle, as they eliminate the risk of losing soldiers in combat because the armed aircrafts can be radio-controlled from long distances. With its high precision and long-range control, drones are extremely effective in carrying out attacks on enemy ground; but the simplicity in achieving missions with little risk lead us to wonder whether or not the use of drones is ethical. Now, drones are being reintroduced to their home country of America, as they put aside their vicious reputation to make their way to integrate into our society. President Obama wants these “unmanned aerial vehicles” to be used in civilian airspace, police departments to study crime scenes, farmers to watch their crops, Hollywood to produce films, and builders to survey construction sites. Last March, drones were even released to civilians in the form of toys— miniature helicopters controlled by smartphones. Clearly, drones are finding their way into various aspects of our lives. The drones’ integration into our
homes leads to a major concern: the invasion of personal privacy. The price of convenience is the disclosure of personal information. It would be comforting if we could ensure all drones were in the hands of righteous people; but that certainly will never be the case since drones will be widely available to people of various intentions. Hence, our fears will be taken to a whole new dimension, beyond just physical dangers like nuclear attacks or environmental disasters, but to the threat of a persistent and invisible being. In addition to their invasion of privacy, drones have been under perpetual debate for their unethical use in the military. Despite their successful missions, U.S. drones have killed innocent civilians in foreign countries and executed covert missions in Pakistan, a country that is not an enemy. According to various news sources, the Obama Administration has conducted signature strikes targeting, not even most-wanted adversaries, but anyone who behaves in certain suspicious patterns. Furthermore, the United States’ use of drones to carry out attacks is paving the way for a global battlefield. As other countries begin to adopt drones into their own military, these omniscient vehicles will become a ubiquitous threat, endangering citizens and eradicating the safety of our own homes. Americans have a tendency to accept new technologies without careful consideration for their potential consequences. It is inevitable that drones will be the next transforming technology, not only in the military, but in the American home, and countries around the world. Thus, it is imperative that America become aware of the number of potential dangers and use them with caution.
Women to Serve Combat Roles in the Military A lift on a law restricting females to fight on the front-lines has been lifted, sparking intense controversy. BY CLAIRE HUANG ASST. A&E EDITOR
PRO|On January 24, 2013, history was
made for the U.S military force, as well as for the entire United States, as military leaders officially removed the ban on women in front-line combat. U.S Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and the Pentagon formally decided to do so, and as a result, tore down another societal barrier after the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” restriction targeting gays and lesbians was removed. As history has shown, women have persevered through times of limited rights and unjust treatment, and although it is thought that women will finally receive equal rights with the removal of this ban, there are still those who oppose women proudly fighting for their country in the front lines. These societal changes have opened up the door for women by offering more than 230,000 front-line positions, an opportunity that has already been open to men for decades. Defending one’s country should be seen as an equal opportunity for all citizens, male or female, and should not have been a privilege that all women needed to wait to attain. The unjust treatment of women includes the rejection of formal recognition for their valor and hard work, the restriction on advancements to appropriate higher titles in the military, and the obstacle of receiving equal training and opportunities. Supporting this idea of higher women representation in the military, Panetta also asserts that women have played such an “integral” part of the military and have definitely demonstrated their desire to scrap any form of combat exclusion. For the last few decades, women
have watched men do what women are fully capable of achieving, partly due to common opinion that women lack the physical abilities that most men have. However, gender does not determine the determination, passion, and perseverance that may or may not be present in each individual, nor does it necessarily determine physical strength. As long as a candidate for a position is capable of carrying out the job and fulfills the physical requirements, he or she should be judged fully on his or her abilities, not on his or her gender. With the restriction of women in front-line combat roles, commanders are then inclined to not look at the most prepared and capable candidate for the job, but the most prepared man. Given the opportunity, women will then be able to take the place of those poorly prepared and improve America’s military by advancing to higher ranks in military instead of being held back. As a result of the societal change in the military, politicians and doubtful citizens alike have begun to express a common misinterpretation of the law by claiming that with women fighting in the frontline, the military would be more inclined to weakness and failure due to the lack of physical strength. However, these people fail to understand that the women will still need to fulfill the military’s physical capability standards, which will not lower simply because the women are given the opportunity to represent America in the frontlines. The 1994 law restricting females from the role of combat has now been overturned after 20 years of sexist discrimination and will be fully phased in 2016. Women in the military will be able to fight equally without limitations and be rewarded for their courage and determination that is finally able to be shown in the front lines.
BY VRINDA CHAUHAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
CON|Recently, Defense Secretary Leon
Panetta lifted a ban on women in combat, declaring that it would “strengthen both the military and the country”. As people all across America applauded this decision, believing this to be another step toward freedom and independence for women, the truth of the matter remains that this decision was far from advantageous to either the military or women. Women serving in combat roles would only put themselves in danger. Generally, women only have two-thirds of the upper body strength that men have, as well as weaker bone structure. It is therefore unreasonable to expect servicewomen to meet the same physical standards as those of men when it comes to lifting water tanks and heavy supplies. Also, during combat struggles, soldiers are expected to carry their wounded comrades, a task that is typically accomplished by one to two males; however, in typical cases for women, it would require an average of four women to carry one man, excluding his supplies. Statistics show that approximately only 6% of women are as physically capable as men. Expecting and requiring women to undergo the same rigorous conditions and training that the military expects of men will only jeopardize women’s health. Also, being in combat roles puts women at a higher risk of rape, especially if they become prisoners of war. One example of this was when Major Rhonda Cornum faced sexual assault while being held captive in Iraq for a week during the Gulf War. This is hardly uncommon for female prisoners,
however. Such roles not only put the women in a vulnerable position, but also the military, as they will, in some cases, be forced to choose whether it would be more ethical to negotiate with the enemy or to let their servicewomen be violently abused. Moreover, men, knowing that women can potentially face such consequences, would customarily go out of their way to protect them, as foolish as it is. Because of the classic demure and fragile image that women are generally portrayed, men tend to become overprotective of their female counterparts. By doing this, they are not only putting themselves in higher risk of injury, but also making the purpose of women fighting alongside them completely unavailing. Another negative aspect of women in combat is that it will affect the men in combat. According to a poll on navy military, 71% of male soldiers do not trust a female to accomplish all the tasks that male soldiers are expected to do. A basic lack of trust between male-female relationships can cause disruption to the groups’ performance as a whole. Lifting the ban will open more than 230,000 positions for women, mainly in the Marine and Army infantry units. However, the Marines have until 2016 (when the law is implemented) to make any specific exceptions to the rule if they decide that there are any positions they believe should not be open to women. Antagonists might relegate these arguments to sexism, but there is logical reasoning for the ban on women in combat nad it should remain. Women obviously have physical disadvantages, which make it more difficult for them if they do decide to enroll in combat. Women have been and should still be refrained from combat duty for their own safety.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
EDITORIAL
THE BULL’S EYE
Eye of the Editors
STUDENTS | How do your parents feel about working bingo for your organization?
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The weekly volunteer jobs are demanding and uncomfortable for parents and the system needs to be reformed immediately.
“My mom said that the task is demanding and requires a lot of patience when dealing with elderly people.”
—Senior, Angela Schmidt
“My dad has been to bingo for Mock Trial three years now. He has complained before about the long hours and about how tiresome it can be, but he mainly does it jokingly because he knows it’s important to me.”
—Senior, Joey Choi
“My mom enjoyed working bingo with fellow parent volunteers. It was difficult meeting some of the players’ needs but they got it done.”
—Junior, Chris Torres
“My mom has been to numerous bingo nights. She says that it is hard and long but altogether a fun night working with the other sports parents while raising money for the team.”
—Senior, Josh Brown
BINGO. While the word may conjure up images of a child folk song or peaceful Sunday evenings in nursing homes to others, it holds a rather bitter and unpleasant meaning to students here at Diamond Bar High School—and rightfully so. Under the proposed mission statement of “raising funds to enhance and expand the Academic, social, Performing Arts and Athletic programs that are available to each individual student at DBHS,” Brahma Boosters’ Saturday Bingos in the gym has unfortunately established itself as a feared weekly tradition and an untouchable giant on campus. For an exchange of $1,500 in funds, many organizations on campus have, without complaint in fear of upsetting the mighty Boosters, submitted parent volunteers to hours of labor in the gym. While treated with meager meals often consisted of chips and pizza, parent volunteers are expected to dedicate their weekend hours serving the visitors, who can be disrespectful and unkind. With their emotions heightened and invested in their gambling, the players of Bingo are notorious for engendering a displeasing and unfriendly atmosphere for the parent volunteers. The gamblers often display impatience and rudeness toward the parents, who are more often than not completely new to their assignments. This is only worsened by the attitudes of some Booster associates, who sometimes treat the parent volunteers as if they were employed workers obligated to obey them submissively. This poor treatment of the volunteers, who
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Cosmetic procedures done on kids often lead to extensive body injuries and low self-esteem.
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hysical surgery has irrefutably evolved over time from reconstructing extensive bodily injuries to merely altering natural characteristics that one believes are blemished or imperfect. Over the years, the practice of body modification has become shockingly commonplace. What used to be reserved for adults and reconstructive purposes is rapidly edging into the lives of adolescents, oftentimes stimulated by their own parents. Just recently, a YouTube video featured a mother forcefully holding down her infant son while he was being tattooed. Just as disturbing as the video were the comments from viewers; some consider this act analogous to a mother’s piercing an infant’s ears, a common practice. Another instance of such acts occurred last January, when self-proclaimed “Human Barbie” Sarah Burge sparked controversy by presenting her 7-year old daughter Poppy with a bizarre Christmas gift: a $11,000 voucher for liposuction, a followup to a $9,300 voucher for breast augmentation. Though tattooing and such operations only require parental consent for patients under the age of 18, it is altogether unacceptable altogether for a parent to introduce her children to the idea of modifying physical appearances at such a young age. According to the Alliance of Professional Tattooists, the side
demand the Brahma Boosters to cease its operations. After all, the organizations’ contribution of labor is, admittedly, the most important factor in making the ever-lucrative Bingos happen. However, the Boosters must realize that it is extremely difficult for small-sized groups to contribute the needed number of volunteers from their smaller pool of active parents. Some students, in a justified attempt to save their parents from the notoriously unpleasant experience of working for Bingo, opt to solicit paid help. According to sources, the going rate for a 6-to-7 hour shift at Bingo is around $50 to $100. This ongoing black market for Bingo volunteers, which is rather prevalent among DB students, gathers people of all backgrounds who are looking for a job, whether they be college dropout neighbors or complete strangers met online. Brahma Boosters are well-aware of this dangerous system of hiring outsiders, and they must take action to stop it immediately. Of course, students and parents must acknowledge, if they do not already, the tremendous support Brahma Boosters offer to organizations in need. In the sincerest way possible, Brahma Boosters’ commitment to fostering the financial welfare of the school is quite praiseworthy. Since the inaugural year of the school, the faithful members of Brahma Boosters have donated their invaluable volunteer time, school spirit, and expertise to organize and facilitate the weekly Bingo events. However, this does not change the fact that the system is far from perfect. It is in desperate need of a drastic change.
Eye of the Editors is an editorial piece of The Bull’s Eye. Statements and opinions expressed in the article herein are strictly those of the editors of The Bull’s Eye. The view of the editors does not necessarily reflect that of the entire staff.
Plastic Perfection BY HANNA KANG STAFF WRITER
choose to stay compliant under pure intentions of supporting their students’ organization, is nothing short of astonishing in a school environment. It is time to reevaluate the program’s horrid tradition of sacrificing parents to hours of disrespect and manual labor. The players of Bingo are predominantly English-speaking elderly residents. Truth be told, the volunteers at DBHS consist heavily of Asian parents whose English is their second language. This imbalance of demographics between the players and volunteers consistently provokes unpleasant friction in the game room. Granted, interaction between the parents and the players are kept at minimum. Regardless, the volunteers feel uncomfortable as they try to understand the players’ demands, whereas the players often display frustration for being unable to communicate their needs. Any student who has served as a part of an on-campus, Bingoparticipating organization at DBHS can truly attest to how distressing the system currently is. There is nothing more upsetting and stressful than having to ask their parents to willingly dedicate their time and physical effort while subjecting themselves to, for lack of a better word, condescension. It is safe to say that many advisers detest Bingos as well; having to constantly pressure the parents to meet the volunteer quota, and at times resorting to extreme means like offering extra credit, cannot be an enjoyable experience for anyone. Although the current system is painfully flawed, it is illogical to
effects of receiving a tattoo may be fatal for toddlers. Tattoos provoke allergic reactions that may eventually lead to diseases. The same goes for cosmetic surgery. Any sort of operations done on a young, undeveloped person has a risk of complexities such as permanent scarring or infection, which can sometimes be fatal. Parents who idiotically presume that they are investing in their children’s future must realize that growing and developing adolescents will eventually disfigure as they age, in consequence of extreme cosmetic procedures. The problem of physical alterations performed upon youngsters does not end there, however. The often painful “gifts” that parents present their children ties in with the grave issue of the rapid decline of morals in our society. It is true that parents have the right to their children’s affairs over all matters. Nevertheless, by means of inflicting physical pain and ethical degeneration on their children clearly shows that the parents are dissatisfied with the way their kids look. This further shines light on yet another disconcerting fact: these parents carelessly brush off the well-being and proper education of their children, but immerse themselves in advancing their children’s physical image. It is highly likely that these easily influenced youngsters will inherit their parents’ imprudence to a certain degree, and consequently take up a synonymous mindset. In our morally deprived society, attempting to implement sound
BY KATLYN LEE ASST. NEWS EDITOR
Dear Taylor Swift, Before I start, I must congratulate you on your recent Grammy Awards show opening performance with your very inspirational love song, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” I cannot express how much those song lyrics moved me as you reassured worried fans that your poor relationships, which, of course, rarely occur, will never, ever, ever resume in the near future. Speaking of your former relationships, I recall being very excited when you took a chance with love at age 19 by starting your first Hollywood romance with Joe Jonas. Quite frankly, it ripped my heart to see your intimate relationship end so early when Jonas abruptly left you for his “LoveBug” music video co-star Camilla Belle. However, I was proud to see you handling the situation well and quickly moving on to Lucas Till, a fellow co-star of your viral “You Belong with Me” music video. I am sure that your brief relationship with him has inspired true love in many teens today. Furthermore, I greatly admire
how you ventured out of your comfort zone and dated older men such as John Mayer, who was 32 years old at the time of your relationship, and Jake Gyllenhaal, who was 30. This has taught me the valuable lesson that it is never shameful to freely experiment with love. I also understand and totally agree with you that John Mayer was presumptuous to think “Dear John” was directed towards him. It is clear that the song title, al-
to cope with my own upsetting breakups. To put it briefly, I must confess that you are an exemplary role model for all teens, especially those in need of love advice. Having had only ten highprofiled romances in the span of four years, you undeniably demonstrate the genuine qualities necessary for steady, long-term relationships. It is no wonder that Selena Gomez, who recently broke up with Justin Bieber, considers you as the person to go to for support. I don’t think any celebrity can match your extensive experience in building solid and heartfelt relationships. P.S. I am truly sorry for your recent break up with Harry Styles; it totally took me by surprise. However, your mature way of getting back at him by mocking a British accent during your Grammy performance made it clear that you were taking the break up well. The way you appropriately put CARTOON BY HANNA YI the spotlight on your beit containing Mayer’s name, was past relationships makes me admire merely a coincidence. you even more, and I will be eagerly In addition, the very kind and flat- anticipating your next hit album, for tering descriptions of your previous every relationship deserves a song. boyfriends in your songs are definitely what make supportive fans, like me, have genuine respect for your work. Thanks to your precious songs, blaming the boy’s flaws and heartless actions have been the best way for me
Yours Truly, A beloved fan
10 FEATURE
THE BULL’S EYE
TIE DIY YOUR JEANS
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Have fun with it and good luck!
BY SARAH PARK CONTRIBUTING WRITER
What You Need:
-Any pair of old jeans (I got mine for free from a friend, but you can get cheap jeans from a thrift store or use an old pair you don’t wear anymore) -Scissors -Highlighter or Permanent Marker -Tongs or Tweezers -Bleach -Clothes Color Dye (It could be ANY color; I’m using yellow and red) -Studs (Any type you prefer) -Bucket -Gloves (You should be wearing them the entire time!)
1. Try on your jeans and mark where you want it cut. It doesn’t have to be perfect since you’re going to distress them later on! 2. Cut the jeans to desired length. 3. Distress your jeans by pulling or tugging on the hem with tongs or tweezers. I use tongs because they make the process faster! If you’re using tweezers, you will have to pull on the small white strings at the bottom of the cut jeans one by one, which is very time consuming! 4. Pour a little less than half a bucket of bleach and dip the bottom half of your shorts in. 5. Lay out your jeans on a plastic or trash bag and wait until the shorts are damp. 6. Pour your colored dye into another bucket and dip the very bottom of your shorts, into the dye. I repeated this step with another color. You could keep it one color or use as many colors as you want! 7. Wait until your shorts are COMPLETELY dry. Place them in the washing machine and drying machine after. 8. Now go crazy and stud them however you prefer. If your studs have prongs on the back, use scissors to push them down. If they don’t, stitch or use fabric glue to attach them.
A Crash Course on Cram Schools
An in depth review of four major tutoring centers in the local area
Having been attending Alpha Academy for several years now, I can say that this tutoring center has taught me more than just SAT. The life lessons shared during class in my teachers’ stories have prepared me for the future not only academically, but also emotionally and socially. Certainly, instructors from every tutoring center seem to provide us with endless practice tests. However, Cobert Kim, Alpha Academy’s director and teacher, offers thorough advice while engaging people in class discussions, which make class enjoyable . The students are not forced to remember dozens of words, but are trained to connect the seemingly confusing SAT to their personal life, allowing the information to be naturally easier to understand. Mr. Kim makes vocabulary words relatable to various personal interests, such as computers or shopping, and the lengthy, tedious reading passages so easily comprehensible. During class, Mr. Kim assigns journal entries to students in order to know more about them. By writing these journals, students can openly express themselves By sharing the journals, students are able to become a close-knit family. Some may consider Alpha too demanding for an average high school student. However, this tutoring center allows students to make new friends and gain more eye opening experiences, as well as improve their test scores.
-Katlyn Lee (Sophomore)
Lee’s Review LEARNING CENTER
I have been to my fair share of tutoring centers. Being a first generation Korean-American, I was forced by my parents to enroll in many off-campus classes in the hopes that I “go to Harvard.” I have been to XL Learning Center, P&J Academy, and Elite, but none of these centers come close to Lee’s in terms of hospitality and effectiveness. My first class at Lee’s was an Algebra II/ Trigonometry class that was taught by the center’s owner, Mr. Lee. Other tutors simply give you practice problems out of a book and give an overview of the chapter. That was not the case for Mr. Lee. Dedicated and entertaining, Mr. Lee made that class genuinely enjoyable. During the class’s break time, Mr. Lee would even give the class snacks such as cake, just to make us feel at home. After spending more time with the staff, I quickly learned that everybody at Lee’s was just as kind as Mr. Lee himself. Lee’s quickly became a second home to me. I felt as if its staff members were just as invested in my future as I was. When I told Mr. Lee that I had gotten into my dream school, he quickly planned a trip to Downtown Los Angeles, and treated me to sushi, ramen, macaroons, and coffee. It became apparent that these people genuinely cared about their students and that they were not in it for the money.
-Austin Kong (Senior)
I spent most of my summer vacation at Elite Educational Institute, and although I would rather have been having fun at the beach, I can’t deny the fact that Elite does indeed have an impressive teaching system for the SAT. On top of teaching the basic knowledge needed to attain a good score, Elite offers an abundance of “short cuts” to help you get through the sections quicker and more accurately. The programs I received (for free!) for my calculator are ones that I will never give up and I even went as far as buying another calculator so that I wouldn’t have to clear all of the programs for a calculus test. These additions to my calculator helped me finish the SAT math sections with ten minutes to spare. They’re also helpful for the SAT II math test–just type in the equation, hit enter, and *bam!* there’s your answer. I also vastly improved my critical reading score and now it’s my highest scoring section. Instead of merely teaching its students reading and math skills to score better, Elite dissects the test itself and makes students aware of its faults and loopholes. These “secrets,” of course, are not mine to tell, so I encourage you to go to Elite yourself to find out. If you are looking for a SAT tutoring center with the single-minded goal of raising your SAT score, I believe that Elite is the place to go.
-Angie Zhang (Junior)
XL Learning Center XL Learning Center was one of the many institutions I have gone to for help and improvement in various subjects. After having experienced numerous tutoring centers, I can confidently recommend XL to those seeking to excel in English and the SAT, particularly critical analysis. Growing up in a Korean speaking home and in a predominately Asian neighborhood, the need to be outstanding in English was not really a primary concern; however with every new school year, the level of skills needed to comprehend honors and AP material skyrocketed and I finally grasped how crucial these skills were to my future. Almost every subject in school involved some form of English, whether it be reading, writing, or analyzing information, and I was relieved to have entered high school with sharply honed grammar, writing, and analytical skills drilled into me thanks to XL’s rigorous curriculum. XL’s challenging classes balance both extensive learning and dynamic fun, keeping the classroom atmosphere enjoyable for learning. But what distinguishes XL from other learning centers is its homelike atmosphere. One of my most memorable experiences at XL was a free all-night “lock-in” class that Mrs. Kim and several teachers voluntarily opened. The fun, hard-core study session was an experience that confirmed my perpetual admiration for the hard work and dedication of the staff at XL.
-Gloria Kim (Junior)
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
THE BULL’S EYE
Every month, we will bring you some of the most ridiculous, hilarious, flat-out idiotic, and sometimes insightful things we hear around campus. So beware—we’ll be listening.
Girl A: My password for the Disney website is “MickeyMinnieGoofyPluto” Girl B: Why? Girl A: It said to use four characters.
Boy: My friend thought it was January 32nd today.
Boy: Let’s watch a Star Wars marathon for Valentines day. Girl: Why? Boy: Because Yoda one for me.
By Justin ParkByby Jennifer Wang & Vivian Tang
Whether you’re a senior or freshman, it’s pretty obvious that the same lunch selection that we, as students, are given every day can be quite gross, but ease your worries! We’ve gathered some of the wackiest and yummiest combinations of school lunches in hopes of helping you excite your taste buds once again. Try one of these crazy concoctions and tell us which one is your favorite.
Yogurt and Muffin Medley Fruit yogurt is a healthy option to choose during lunch, but it may sometimes taste too bland. Try adding crushed chocolate muffin bits into your yogurt to kick it up a notch! Why not take the option of having both your dessert and fruit simultaneously, rather than that boring cup of yogurt alone?
Girl A: Koreans have such smooth hair! Girl B: Yeah, we put kimchi in our hair.
Pizookie Are you a Pizookie fan? You can make your own school-made Pizookie and appease your sweet tooth! Simply buy one soft chocolate chip cookie and a vanilla ice cream cup with a chocolate swirl. Put the whole cup of vanilla ice cream onto your cookie and Bon Appétit!, you’ve created your school-made Pizookie in a mere five seconds!
Don’t Bully My Breed! BY EMILY LEUNG CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Dogs are often referred to as “Man’s Best Friend.” Sadly, some are portrayed to be mean and vicious, often carrying reputations of being bullies. These misconceptions, however, are not true and are merely assumptions due to certain traits that they possess. Bulldogs, Doberman Pinschers, and Rottweilers are three out of numerous breeds that have been misunderstood by society. Bulldogs are a breed that often gets called out for their tough attitude, beefy body, and upside down smile. Their obstinate attitudes date way back England where lots of blood was shed by these precious pups. Bulldogs were originally bred for bull baiting, a sport in which dogs tried to take down bulls by biting onto the bulls’ sensitive noses and holding on for dear life. These bloody battles trained bulldogs to be fierce little fighters to keep themselves from getting
hurt. After these fights fell out of fashion, bulldogs became outgoing, lively dogs with lots of spunk. They are also very loyal and protective of their families. Another breed that has been stereotyped as a notorious bad boy is the Doberman Pinscher. This slender, pointed ear dog was bred in Germany to act as both a watch dog and as a friend. One trait that bothers many is their hostile nature. The truth of the matter lies in the fact that they have not been properly socialized. Just like us humans, dogs too need to be around other dogs. Otherwise they don’t know how to act around them. This particular breed can either be exceedingly shy or belligerent when around other dogs if not trained at an early age. Nevertheless, this
Scouting the Perfect Cookie
The official Bull’s Eye tasting committee sat down to sample nine very different Girl Scout Cookies. Here are our final conclusions:
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“It’s very refreshing and tangy. It tastes like just the right proportion of lemon and crispiness. The cookie itself is extremely crunch and zesty.” -Joy Chow
A Different Perspective: “They are really hard to bite into and this artificial sour taste doesn’t suit cookies.” -Lea Chang
breed shows many endearing qualities such as being devotion towards their owners, attentiveness to whatever the task at hand may be, and an intelligence that will make training one very easy. This next breed is a dog with a frightening reputation. When the name Rottweiler comes up, people think of a scary dog that will shred them to pieces. What most don’t understand, however, is that this aggression only occurs when they sense that the lives of their owners are at risk. In the past, they were used mostly for guarding their owners’ possessions, so they have grown to have a very domineering attitude. They remain to be a very loyal breed of dogs that will always want to protect those that they love most. When trained properly, this breed exhibits a very composed, keen, and collected nature. Many dogs are only aggressive when not properly trained. An owner’s negligence to interact with his or her dog can lead to all sorts of problems, one of which includes aggressiveness. So before you judge a dog by its “cover,” find out a little more first.
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“The idea of a mangoflavored creme is novel, but it tastes too artificial and is sickly sweet.” -Justin Park
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A Different Perspective: “I don’t know why nobody likes them...they have this cool, tangy cream that’s different from any other cookie.” -Claire Huang
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“This new addition is very refreshing. It has the perfect amount of sweetness mixed with a bit of sour aftertaste. “ -Xing Yen Quek
“The Samoas are an interesting combination of coconut flakes and smooth dark chocolate. The cookies are delicious, but may overwhelm one’s taste buds after eating an inordinate amount.” -Angie Zhang
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“The peanut butter in the middle was too thick and produced an unpleasant nutty taste.” -Gloria Kim
*Ratings are an average of all tasters’ ratings and are based on a five star scale
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DB A La Carte
Boy: You can’t be legally an adult when you’re 19. It has the word “teen” in it.
Boy: What’s that other high school in our district called? Ron Hogwarts?
FEATURE
Chicken and Tater Tots Sandwich For some people, a small, one-layered chicken sandwich isn’t going to cut it, and sometimes we just need some extra fillings to satisfy our hunger. Well, that is where our tater tots come in. Simply stuff your sandwich with some tots and the meal is ready. This new recipe won’t leave you asking for seconds!
Ranch and Pizza We all know ranch goes great with salads, perhaps even with tater tots, but who would have thought that dipping pizza in ranch is a common combination. If you are feeling spontaneous, give it a try. You may just end up loving this odd mix.
Ice Cream Dipped French Fries Can’t get enough of ice cream? Always craving french fries? Well, why not try dipping your wavy fries into the ice cream? Whether you prefer vanilla or chocolate flavored ice cream, this sweet and salty blend is a treat for those who are tired of the limited lunch choices.
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“I think the “ peanut butter tastes old or maybe I’m just too used to the creamy flavor of Skippy’s Peanut Butter.” -Claire Huang
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“These cookies were alright, but that’s all they really were. Dependably satisfying, but ultimately a little plain, these cookies are just too simple.” -Sarah Cho
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“I love mint chocolate, and thin mints have always been my favorite Girl Scout Cookies.” -Lea Chang A Different Perspective: “I hate the minty flavor. Chocolate and mint don’t go together.” -Justin Park
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“It is the chocolate cookie dynamic I adore about the Girl Scout Cookies line. The Thanks-A-Lot cookie is simple—just shortbread dipped lightly in the perfect coat of sweet chocolate.” -Rose Kim
12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
THE BULL’S EYE
S t y l i s h S p r i n g What Are You Reading Now? Staples BY SARAH CHO FEATURE EDITOR With winter rapidly coming to a close, it’s time to bring out the light, spring clothing and put away some of your bulkier items. But, instead of automatically going to your floral prints and pastel colors, inject style into your wardrobe with these fashion forward staples that have been hitting runways internationally in this year.
Luxurious Leather
BY LEA CHANG EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
While leather jackets are always in style, take a look at other leather pieces such as leather leggings. Also take a look at cinched, high waisted, leather skirts as their popularity has risen dramatically lately and many boutiques have been offering their own variation. These skirts may be a little difficult to match, however, and an easier alternative is leather shorts. It may sound radical, but I believe every girl should have a pair. These shorts can be worn in place of black jeans or over sheer tights and will give your outfits an edge. Personally, I like to match my leather shorts with more feminine materials such as lace or sheer fabrics to create a striking contrast. In addition, take a look at nontraditional colors such as mauve and plum. Note: Do not match leather with leather. Unless you are part of a motorcycle gang, there is such a thing as too much leather.
Revealing Sheer Materials Whether you pair this material with leather to create an edgier look or match it with light, cream colors to create a more traditional spring look, sheer materials—particularly ones with a high collar or tasteful cutouts—is a must have in any fashionista’s closet. I suggest a sheer blouse. Try matching the tank top color you wear underneath the sheer material to whatever color pants you choose to wear with the blouse. This will create a sense of continuity in your outfit and the colored tank top—whether that is the traditional white tank top or something else—won’t awkwardly stand out. I like wearing a black tank top with black jeans in order to give my outfit a darker look. Note: While sheer tights are cute, it is only so when you wear shorts over it or a shirt or dress that is long enough to cover your rear end. Otherwise, they will expose just what color panties you chose to put on this morning. Take note that certain tights which appear opaque when indoors, may expose your bright, lime green underwear in the sunlight. And remember, even some of the most opaque tights may still show a visible panty line due to the tight material.
Flashy Fluorescents Bright, fluorescent colors have been hitting the runways in 2013 and it might be prudent to invest in one or two fluorescent items for your wardrobe. Be careful when shopping though and don’t confuse fluorescent with neon. You don’t want to be glowing in the dark when a black out occurs. A good, safe place to start is shirts with small, fluorescent panels or something made of a sheer material. Note: When I say fluorescents are in, I do not mean to wear great blocks of blinding, highlighter yellow. Be tasteful in your selections if only for the sake of your classmates’ eyes.
Each issue, the Bull’s Eye’s Editor-in-Chief Lea Chang will review a book she is currently reading. It may be a recent novel or an old classic, but with every book, she will reveal her opinions as she reads. Next month, be ready for her concluding thoughts on the previous issue’s book and new reviews on the next book she decides to pick up!
I started reading “Fight Club” by Chuck Palahniuk a week ago and I’ve just gotten past a plot twist I never saw coming. It’s this twist, coupled with Palahniuk’s dark sense of humor, that has made me fall madly in love with the book. “Fight Club” is pretty sinister, and nearly everyone in the novel is some degree of crazy. The nameless narrator and his best friend Tyler Durden are the perfect balance to each other, and the interactions between the two that sometimes border on romantic and always include some form of organized chaos, have this intense chemistry that keeps the story going. Tyler is amazingly charismatic, and it’s because of him that fight club gains the enormous following that it does, which is the basis of the entire novel. Marla Singer, who the narrator meets at a support group where they both pretend to have cancer, is very much a reflection of the protagonist himself. He hates her for taking away his haven, the one place he can cry shamelessly, and he resents that she has started seeing Tyler and taking up so much of his time. But they are both guilty of lying about having cancer, and that, among other things, makes Marla essentially everything the narrator hates about himself but can’t let go. I’ve often been told that “Fight Club” is a book and movie for the masses of angst-ridden boys, and I can see why one would think that,
because it’s a story about two men who essentially live to wreak havoc as a kind of catharsis. To be absolutely alive and free to do anything, they must first hit rock bottom. This mentality draws young men from all walks of middle to lower class life in the book itself, as it does appeal to young male readers. I do think, however, that you don’t necessarily have to fit these criteria to enjoy the novel. “Fight Club” is as much about societal breakdown as it is about violence. It’s about isolation and the attempts to break out of it, and you don’t have to be an angry misunderstood boy to relate to that. As I approach the last few pages of “Fight Club,” I’ve learned not to try and predict what’s going to happen next the way I normally would with other books. Palahniuk has kept me on my toes, and I never quite know what he’s going to throw out next. This is a novel to read actively and to become engrossed in, but ultimately isn’t for the squeamish.
PHOTOS BY EMILY HWANG
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A monthly review or rant on games, shows, movies, and other forms of entertainment
Good for Nothing Grammys BY AUSTIN KONG A&E EDITOR
Every field of entertainment has its symbolic awards show that serves as the premiere night to celebrate its achievements. Films have the Academy Awards, television shows have the Emmys, and together, they have the Golden Globes. What about music? What award goes to the most successful artist of that year? The answer is Grammys, the single greatest example of a progressive liberal society that presents awards to those who don’t deserve it. The Grammys used to stand for something. Artists used to drool over the thought of holding the gilded gramophone by the end of the night. Now, it seems, everyone who is nominated can expect to walk out of the building with a least one of these worthless tro-
phies. I will give the Grammys some credit. They cut down the number of award categories from 108 to 78 in the past year. Still… an awards show that hands out 78 total awards in one night? That means that over the history of this “Awards” show, close to 6,000 gramophones have been handed out to artists. Might as well buy my own plastic Grammy and pretend that it’s the real thing. Who exactly determines the winners of the awards anyway? There are even some music categories that I never knew existed before I saw this year’s list of winners. Best Tropical Latin Album? Best Zydeco Album? How do you exactly make an album “Tropical?” My best guess is to slap a Palm Tree on the album cover art and hope a Grammy falls into my hands. Unless there are “Tropical” music experts out there that actually spend time and analyze the “tropicalness” of an album, that is the only reasonable criteria, that I
can think of, to win the award! And what in the world is zydeco? After looking up the winners for past “Song of the Year” award, I have concluded that this particular category is based purely on popularity. I mean, this category includes every single song that was released the past year. Who’s to say that a Tropical Latin song or a Zydeco song is actually better than a Pop song? What if a classical piece, with violins and cellos, has better musical qualities than a song by Kanye West or Beyonce? There cannot possibly be a set criteria that encompasses all genres of music which is what makes the Grammys absolute garbage. The awards show itself is ridiculous. Performances used to be i worth watching (Michael Jackson’s performance of “Man in the Mirror” or Green Day’s performance of “American Idiot”). They had Taylor Swift open the show this year!!! ENOUGH SAID!! What makes the Grammys spe-
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TAYLOR SWIFT OPENED AT THE GRAMMYS – what a tragedy. cial? Nothing… at least in my eyes. The only thing that is keeping this show running year after year is its long history and tradition. A
Grammy used to mark a significant achievement in music, but now, its value has run dry—close to worthless.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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SENIOR DB Artists BY CLAIRE HUANG ASST. A&E EDITOR
Among the many talented artists in Diamond Bar High School, here are three amazing students who stand out.
Debbie Pan
Paul Lee
Senior Debbie Pan constantly incorporates art into her life. She paints the posters for Class of 2013 for school rallies, takes dance pictures for fellow students, and designs for clients and friends. Looking to the future, Debbie hopes to major in Advertising Design and Graphic Design and one day become a creative director for major companies. Her interests include graphic design, photography, and simply drawing with pen.
Senior Paul Lee first became interested in photography when he went on a mission trip to Vietnam. He was responsible for taking pictures for his mission team and after that trip, his parents bought him a new Canon 60D. Although Paul does enjoy taking pictures as a hobby, he does not see himself as a professional photographer.
“I first started drawing in math or English notebooks during elementary school or middle school because I could never pay attention in class…in middle school I started becoming interested in taking photos so I got my first point-and-shoot camera.”
“So far my artistic interests have been photography, and during my free time just drawing random amateur stuff. Whenever I go out to the beach or an event I try taking my camera with me so I can take pictures.”
Elbert Tiao Senior Elbert Tiao has been building his art portfolio since his sophomore year, and is still currently adding on to it with hard work and dedication whenever he is not in school. He is currently taking AP Studio Art and Production Graphics and enjoys seeing his art improve. He aspires to be part of the art and design industry in the future and is inspired by his sister’s artistic ventures. “I love artworks that grab people’s attention and eyes. Either funny or serious, I value a piece of work that brings curiosity and a story behind it.”
LITERARY GENIUS ON THE BIG SCREEN BY EMILY WONG CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Ching transfers little of the wit and charm of such earlier successes to this latest melodrama. The scene where Fahai and disciple Neng Ren (Wen Zhang) attend the Lantern Festival to fight against the batWhile I was exploring the web in demons is such an example. The search of a good movie to review, combat scene is entirely laughable; I came across one particularly inthe bat king flying around in the teresting film title. Watching the air with Fahai desperately holding trailer, I was completely engaged. on crossed the line of decent CGI The overdone computer-generated usage. I thought I had sat down to scenes were a little too vibrant for a very long video game. Another my taste, but I resolved to try it instance of cheap CGI display is out in anticipation of its one of the concluding animated plot. Neverthescenes where Susu and less, the film shattered Fahai participate in all my hopes for a mema mediocre duel. The orable film experience characters are only and merely bolstered my moving their arms in a growing distrust of CGI. cool manner; the special In the opening seeffects fight for them. I quence of “The Sorcerer would have applauded and the White Snake,” this particular scene if directed by Hong Kong the special effects were filmmaker Tony Ching, realistic and well-used. two monks step through But once again, the a massive gate to find scene was unable to surthemselves in a harsh pass video game-esque winter wonderland. Encomputer effects. ter a seductive ice harpy, The film succeeded whom sorcerer-monk to crack me up at inFahai (Jet Li) captures, tervals, but it looks so PHOTO COURTESY of bajanreporter.com glossy and plasticized leading into a highly artificial combat scene. MONK FAHAI, ruthlessly defeats demons disguised as humans. that all you end up reLi’s performance during membering is its spethe fight was especially disappoint- flicks. Ching is loved for, among cial effects.Yes, it was that bad. I ing; he only stood there and waved other films, 1987’s “A Chinese strongly discourage viewing for around a magical staff warding off Ghost Story,” a startling blend of anyone of any age, but if you insist, destructive objects. When the fight supernatural romance, high-flying I most kindly advise you to save it sequence shifted to the first scene action, and bone chilling horror. for a dreary afternoon.
BY HANNA KANG STAFF WRITER
of the snake-demon sisters, Susu (Eva Huang) and Qingqing (Charlene Choi), I laughed aloud in my seat. Not only was the transition choppy, but the sisters’ extremely long bodies gliding surrounded by the impossible scenery was also simply hilarious. Other than such amusement, the film provides really nothing else. The CGI looks cheap and only serves to add to the insignificant scheme. The movie is unworthy of comparison to other Chinese fantasy-
When there is an immensely popular book, a film adaptation inevitably ensues. In most cases, movie franchises fall short of living up to the expectations that their literary counterparts have set (“The Golden Compass,” anyone?) due to the movie’s failed attempt to capture the essence of the characters from the “original” script. However, that still does not mean that all motion pictures will disgrace their corresponding work of fiction. Here is a compilation of other highly anticipated book to movie adaptations releasing this year that will hopefully meet fans’ expectations: “Oz: the Great and Powerful” (March 8): Recounting the events that led up to the classic film “The Wizard of Oz,” “Oz: the Great and Powerful” focuses on Oscar Diggs, a small-time magician, and his journey to become the powerful Wizard of Oz. In addition to the star-studded cast, including James Franco and Mila Kunis, the captivating storyline will almost certainly live up to the high standards set forth by the 1939 film. “The Host” (March 29): A science fiction film based on the book written by “Twilight” author Stephenie Meyer, “The Host” centers around a human, Melanie, who is injected with a Soul, which is part of a new alien race ready to take over the planet. Melanie’s memories of the love from her family and boyfriend transform the wickedness of the Soul into human emotion. Like most book devotees, the vast fan base of “The Host” hopes to see the movie convey the depth
of the characters as well as or even better than Meyer’s “Twilight” franchise did. “The Great Gatsby” (May 10): Set during the Roaring Twenties, the film adaptation of the renowned novel “The Great Gatsby,” has been one of the most anticipated movies of 2013. Exhibiting an enhanced version of the 20s than the novel did, the trailer shows dramatic events that will pique anybody’s interest in this riveting film. The plot follows the lives of Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), an ostentatious millionaire, and Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire), a humble Midwesterner who moves to the Big Apple for his career. As “The Great Gatsby” is one of the greatest American novels, the film adaptation will have to pull out all the stops to meet the already high expectations. “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters” (Aug. 16): The second installment to the beloved Percy Jackson series, “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters” will resume the adventures of Percy Jackson (Logan Lerman) and his friends as they look for the golden fleece to save their camp from enemies. Due to the first film’s mixed reviews, the sequel now has a chance to redeem themselves. “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones” (Aug. 23): Hugely popular among teens, “City of Bones,” the first book of the New York Times bestselling series “The Mortal Instruments,” is about a 15-year-old girl’s attempt to retrieve her captured mother from a demon, all while discovering a world full of mythical creatures and the truth about her bloodline. The film adaptation’s epic trailer has stirred up excitement in eager fans hoping the film will do the book justice.
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The Rivalry Continues
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Diamond Bar wins wild card game but falls short in the first round of CIF BOYS SOCCER| The Brahmas beat the Laguna Beach Breakers in the CIF Wild Card game due to their
perserverance on the field, but could not extend their success as they lost in the first round.
BY ANDREW CHOI ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The third World Baseball Classic will commence on Mar. 7 but is already building hype and anticipation around the globe once again. Regardless of their nationalities, many followers of baseball eagerly await the intense faceoff between Japan and South Korea. The two rival nations are known for their confrontational history that traces back to the previous century, but more recently when Korea came incredibly close to winning the finals, four years ago. With Japan winning the last two WBCs, Korea is determined to come out and stop the winning streak. In the bottom of the ninth inning of the 2009 WBC finals, Japan was on top 3-2. With one out left, Korea had one last shot to tie with two base runners. Korea’s third baseman Lee Bum-Ho hit a line drive single in left field, which allowed pinch runner Lee Jong Wok score the game-tying run. In the tenth inning, Japanese outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hit a single in center field, scoring two runs. Down 5-3 with two outs, Korea’s Lee Jin Young struck out, concluding the tournament with Japan claiming the championship for the second consecutive time. The two Asian countries are known for their strong rivalry that started back in 1900s, when Japan occupied the Korean Peninsula. Their unpleasant history created a strong and ubiquitous hostility between the two nations. For example, in the 2012 Olympics, Korea and Japan were pitted against each other for the bronze medal in soccer. The tensions between the teams were so intense that a total of seven yellow cards were given throughout the match. In the end, Korea prevailed 2-0 with goals from forwards Park Chu-Young and Koo Jacheol. Korea and Japan currently stand 5-5 in WBC games, with many of the games being decided in the last inning. Both rosters boast few players who had played in the Major League, although these athletes previously played professionally in the U.S. In the last two WBCs, Japan had stars like outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, one of the greatest hitters to play, and starting pitcher Yu Darvish, one of the best pitchers in the MLB. However, theses stars will not be present for Japan, which will be a disadvantage for it. Although Korea also has no superstars, the team has always found other ways to win against different nations like Mexico and Venezuela. The players have always been known to be error-free on defense, perfecting every play and every move to complement their exceptional pitching. In the 2009 WBC, they were first in ERA with 3.00 and were second with 65 strikeouts, trailing Japan’s 75. Even though Korea did not have many sluggers and lacked size, it still managed to become the top team in runs batted in and was fourth in homeruns. Winning the WBC means everything for both countries. It will bring pride and honor to each respected nation and the players will be considered heros for their actions.
ANDREW CHOI
TAKING CONTROL - Senior forward Kase Vollebregt reaches for the ball to take possession to score the first goal.
BY ANDREW CHOI ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
After winning the league for a second consecutive season, Diamond Bar boys soccer defeated the Laguna Beach Breakers in a wild card CIF match on Feb.13. After a scoreless first half, the Brahmas came out on top winning the game 2-1. Two days later, the Brahmas’ successful season ended as they fell short 2-1 to the Silverado High School Hawks. DB started the wild card game controlling the field for the ma-
jority of the first half with smart passes and key defensive stops. The Brahmas had many chances to score first, but could not capitalize on them due to great defense from LB. However, the tide of the game was slowly changing as the Breakers were pushing the ball into DB’s side. The Brahmas were then forced to start playing a more defensive style. “We might have been nervous, but we were just not playing our style heading into halftime,” coach Kemp Wells said. The game was scoreless after the first half. When the second half started, the Brahmas started to play more aggressively. “I wanted our halfbacks to get involved by going after
the ball,” Wells commented. DB would soon get on the scoreboard after senior co-captain midfielder Kase Vollebregt scored the first goal. “In the first half, Kase was not himself, but in the second half he was amazing,” Wells stated. A couple of minutes later, the Breakers would come back to tie the game from a controversial foul call which led to a penalty kick. The Brahmas would not give up as they slowly pushed the ball forward into the Breakers’ territory. DB’s senior co-captain forward Gabe Brown then scored the final goal of the game. Senior forward Will Lee kicked a ball from the corner which sailed over the Breakers’ defenders and left Brown wide
open to score. “We were the harder working team and we knew we were the stronger team heading into the game,” Vollebregt stated. “We were not close to playing our full potential tonight,” senior midfielder Jacob Unger said. The Brahmas were able to score six goals against Ramona and Rowland High school. Although DB won the game, the Brahmas admit to needing some improvement. “We made a lot of mistakes tonight,” Vollebregt commented. The Brahmas finished the regular season with an overall record of 14-6-2 and were crowned Hacienda League champs for the second consecutive season with a league record of 9-3, defeating Bonita 2-1.
An emotional end for the Lady Brahmas GIRLS BASKETBALL| The Lady Brahmas were unable to get a win against San Clemente Tritons. BY JOSEPH PARK ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Diamond Bar’s girls basketball entered Saturday’s first round of CIF against San Clemente. Despite a strong effort from the Lady Brahmas, DB could not match San Clemente’s speed or size, falling short of a victory 47-22. The Lady Brahmas got off to a great start in the first quarter. DB seemed to have the upper hand early in the game as it started the game hot, making shots from all over the floor. DB’s defense was also spectacular as it held SC 20 points under its average. The first quarter ended with DB up 11-9. DB, however, let its lead slip away in the second quarter as it was down 17-11 heading into the half. San Clemente’s ability to play aggressive defense and convert DB’s turnovers into points on the fast break helped them go on a run to take the lead. The Lady Brahmas seemed to have no answers for the sudden spark of aggression and speed from SC. “We were playing really good, and we hit a little drought,” coach Tony McCabe admitted. DB found itself in a major drought and had a tough time get-
ting themselves out of it for the rest of the night. The halftime break seemed to breathe some life back into the Lady Brahmas as they went on a run. However, DB soon found itself having a difficult time getting past SC’s size. SC went on a major run and pounded DB’s defense to the core. The Lady Brahmas’ defense slowly eroded due to the aggressive offense of SC. DB allowed many open lanes for easy layups and wide-open three pointers. SC found a rhythm and rode its momentum from the third quarter to the end of the game with DB losing by a final score of 47-22. Despite the loss, the Lady Brahmas accomplished many great things. They finished third in league with the record of 15-13 and made CIF for the third straight year but were unfortunately matched up against a first place SC team. “The season went well, we had few bumps in the road but overall we played well,” senior Tiffany Nguyen commented. The Lady Brahmas stayed positive and cherished the final minutes of their season come to end. As the final buzzer rang, it was an emotional night for the Lady Brahmas as the bittersweet tears filled the home court of SC.
ANDREW CHOI
SIZING UP - Senior Agnes Tenoyo gets by her opponent for an open layup.
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Four Brahma wrestlers move on to CIF Masters WRESTLING| The Brahmas placed fifth out of 41
teams at the CIF Central Division tournament. BY JOSEPH PARK ASST. SPORTS WRITER
DRIBBLING TO ESCAPE- Freshman forward Tala Borihane protects the ball from a defender.
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GIRLS SOCCER| Diamond Bar finishes the game strong with a marginal lead
by playing great offense and defense consistently. BY WINSTON CHO SPORTS WRITER
Coming off an undefeated season in league play and a second consecutive league championship, Diamond Bar girls soccer will advance to the second round of CIF after trampling Western High School on Feb. 14. Led by senior captain Tatum Lockett and sophomore Angie Puerta, the Lady Brahmas dominated from start to finish, shutting out the Pioneers 3-0. DB took control early with Lockett scoring the first goal five minutes into the game. DB’s high intensity set the tone for the entire game as the Pioneers could not match DB’s energy. Following the goal, the Lady Brahmas continued to attack the Western defense, wearing down their defenders. However, DB could not get a clean look as it had very few shot attempts despite being in the heart of the Pioneer defense. “I think I did well. I had four marks on me a lot of times in the
game. I think I handled it well and finished my opportunities when I could,” Lockett said. The messy offense would come back to hurt DB as Western was awarded a penalty kick after tangling up with a DB player. This resulted in the opening that DB needed as the Lady Brahmas pushed the ball after the missed penalty kick. The goalie was out of position and Puerta took advantage of this opportunity and scored, increasing the DB lead 2-0. After the second goal, the Pioneers started playing with desperation as they felt their season coming to an end. This resulted in a loss of field position as DB was slowly being pushed back. As the Pioneers started playing with more aggression, the game started to become more physical. After several no calls which coach Matthew Brummett disagreed with, he was given a yellow card for excessive complaining. This, however, reinvigorated the Lady Brahmas as they started advancing the ball, regaining field position. A DB player was then fouled and awarded a penalty kick,
which was skillfully headed in once again by Lockett. The Pioneers needed to play a flawless second half to win the game. However, DB continued to play the aggressive style of soccer that won it a league championship last week. The Lady Brahmas could not finish its penalty kick opportunities. After a corner kick which bounced off the goal post, DB relinquished field position and allowed for Western to get into DB territory. However, the Pioneers could not capitalize as they could not properly secure the ball and get into scoring range. Thanks to an excellent first half, DB came out on top 3-0. DB’s girls soccer is one of the most successful teams on campus and is going undefeated in league play this season. The Lady Brahmas traveled to Flintridge Prep to play in the second round of CIF yesterday. “I expect us to win every game, but every game is a challenge and you never know what’s going to happen so we expect to compete and be involved in every single game,” Brummett stated.
Diamond Bar’s wrestling team placed fifth in the 2013 CIF Central Division tournament on Saturday as the Brahmas scored 133 points with four wrestlers placing top five in their respective weight class. Junior Joseph Rodriguez had a bye in the first round of the 106-pound weight c l a s s . Ro d r i guez fell short in the third r o u n d knocking him out of the tournament. N e x t , sophom o r e D o n n y Palmer of the 113-pound weight class failed to get passed the first round but defeated his next two opponents. Junior Jeremy Foo beat his opponent in the second round after a bye in the first. Although he did not win the third round, he proceeded to win the rest of his matches to place 5th in the 120-pound division. “We did pretty well this year, we had four people place at CIF this year which has been the most for a while now. We should have had at least a couple more but four was still pretty good compared to other schools,” Foo commented. In the 126-pound weight class, senior Jungsoo Chang failed to get past Johnny Foster who placed first in the division. Chang, however, did defeat his next three opponents falling just short of placing in the top five. Seniors Marcus Bernardino and Brian Chao and juniors Aleksander Jimenez and
“We finished just short of goals for this year, very few wrestlers dropped the ball. Our team grew stronger.”
SAMANTHA LI ATHLETE OF THE MONTH Looks for the kill with goals to fulfill
BY WINSTON CHO SPORTS EDITOR
One of the most impressive athletes at Diamond Bar High School, senior Samantha Li embodies everything it takes to be a Brahma athlete. Through hard work, determination, and sacrifice, she has become not only the top badminton player at DBHS, but one of the top players in the world all the while maintaining her school work and activities. Li was encouraged to start playing badminton at the age of ten at the suggestion of her parents. Although she was only in middle school, she practiced several hours a day out of love for the sport. In addition to badminton, Li also joined the cross country team freshman year to increase her stamina and endurance but quit to focus on badminton. With a course load including AP Biology, AP Economics, AP Statistics, and AP English Language, Li has very little free
time, if any, to herself. Li holds a number of leadership positions in school clubs despite her time commitment to badminton. She is vice president of Red Cross, secretary of CSF, a board member of American Cancer Society, and a captain in Link Crew. “I balance by training and then doing my homework by not procrastinating. I take advantage of every chance I get to study,” Li commented. On the badminton team, Li plays mixed, doubles, and even singles when called upon to do so. With senior co-captain and best friend Carissa Chung, the duo did not lose a single match on its way to an undefeated season. Li is considered the best player on a team consisting of many strong individual players including juniors Curtis Li and Adrian Sin. DB’s badminton team has a long history of success, and Li was entrusted with carrying on the tradition. As a co-captain with Chung, Li is looked upon as a leader and role model by the underclassmen. She played a vital role in winning CIF last year and is expected to do so again this season.
Aaron Oh also could not place winning two of their matches in the 132, 145, 152, and 160-pound divisions respectively. Senior Uli Wong of the 170-pound weight class also did not place as he won one of his matches. Senior Nathan Rodriguez represented DB in the 182-pound weight class as he went on a hot streak to sweep all four opponents to rank first in his respective weight class. “We finished just short of goals for this year, very few wrestlers dropped the ball. At CIF we had to wait for a few hours before each m a t c h and that affected the wrestlers who needed to focus to make it to the next level. Our team grew stronger with 13 wrestlers making it to CIF and four going to masters,” Rodriguez commented. Senior Math Carrillo similarly did very well to place third in the 195-pound division. In the 225-pound bracket, junior Dre Johnson made it all the way to the semi-finals but could not advance. He did however, win his next few matches to get third place. The Brahmas had a successful day as it will have four wrestlers representing DB in masters and placed fifth in the tournament overall. DB has shown their capability to the furthest extent, showing that it can compete against the top dogs in CIF. “Our performance was second best in school history to the 1998 team. Overall, we definitely exceeded all of our expectations and we had a great weekend,” coach Scott Usher commented.
“For the first time at Diamond Bar, we won first place at CIF. I played the maximum number of events and I won my games,” Li added. Li has been on the Junior National Team since she was 13 years old. In a national tryout consisting of hundreds of girls, Li was one of only four girls to be accepted. Her experience on the team was invaluable as she was playing with the cream of the crop in the entire world. “I improved really fast. I was there a year, and I caught up with all the players that were there for five years,” Li commented. Although it was a lot of hard work, she said that she would do it all over again if given the chance. Despite her decision to hang up her racket professionally, Li says she will still play for fun. Her high school experience in the varsity badminton team is definitely one to remember because of her endless list of accomplishments and achievements. However, her experiences on the badminton team will definitely follow her for the rest of her life and attribute to her future success.
—Senior Nathan Rodriguez
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Underdog Brahmas upset the favored California Condors in Whittier BOYS BASKETBALL| Diamond Bar defeats California High School to reach the second round of CIF for the first time since 2005. BY WINSTON CHO SPORTS EDITOR
The Diamond Bar boys basketball team’s season appeared to be over. A three point loss at Rowland, a two point home loss against rival Walnut, and a devastating 20 point loss against Bonita killed the Brahmas’ hopes of a league title. However, DB refused to give up, crushing the California High School Condors away last Friday 64-50. The Condors were favored to win the game after being crowned the league champions of their league with an 8-2 record. This, however, only further encouraged the underdog Brahmas to win the game. “We played a very disciplined and determined game for three quarters. We executed well on offense and did an amazing job on defense,” coach Ty Watkins commented. DB controlled the game from the get-go, establishing its tough, physical style of defense and quickpaced style of offense. The Brahmas were creating offense through their defense, forcing turnovers and getting easy fastbreak opportunities on the other end. The Condors were limited to a mediocre 22 points in the first half while the Brahmas capitalized upon their scoring droughts, scoring 31 points heading into the locker room. Despite a nine-point lead, DB knew it had to continue playing with desperation and hustle. This would result in a momentous 13-1 run for the Brahmas giving them complete control of the game. CHS was bothered by DB’s full-courtpress as they had trouble advancing the ball past the half court line, allowing for layup and open jump-shot opportunities. The DB defense was flawless in the third quarter, denying penetration and clean passing. On the other end of the court, DB was getting into the
paint at will leading to kick-outs for three-point shots. At one point in the game, the lead was up to 20 points. The Brahmas were making selfless plays putting the league champions on their toes. Although the Brahmas slipped a little to end the third quarter, they would go into the final quarter with a 51-35 lead. Finally realizing that their season was about to come to an end, the Condors started playing more aggressively leading to more fouls by both teams. However, CHS could not capitalize on the stumbling Brahmas as they continued to turn the ball over. With five minutes left in the game, the Condors made their final run, slowly chipping at the Brahma lead. Through smooth and crisp passing, CHS took advantage of their size opportunity allowing for the Condors to get to the free throw line seemingly every possession. After a jump-shot by a Condor that cut the lead down to five points, all of the momentum was with CHS. The tide was turned. The Condors had seized control as DB allowed for the Condors to get back into the game. The next play was crucial as CHS would be within one possession if it scored on the next possession. With only a few seconds left on the shot clock, junior Leo Li hit a tough contested jumper to stop the Condor run and bring the lead back up to seven points. The Brahmas would then get a stop on the next two possessions including a block and an andone to ice the game. “It felt good. The last time we won a game in CIF was 2005, so it was big,” junior Leo Li said. DB went on to play El Toro yesterday at home. “El Toro will be one of our biggest challenges of the season. They are big, shoot extremely well. The hope is our big crowd can help us get confidence to defeat this very good team,” Watkins added.
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PUT BACK- Junior Bobby Meshesha gets his own rebound to score again to add to the Brahma’s lead.
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Kevin Durant @KDTrey5
Feb 14 I’m aight after the fall, thanks for asking...mad about the loss, but headed to Houston to enjoy my 4th all star game!! #blessed
COACH PROFILE Henry Louis Friarson Jr. Currently Coaching: Varsity Basketball Coaching Since: 2008
[After the Thunder’s loss to the Miami Heat]
LeBron James @KingJames
Feb 13
I’m not MJ, I’m LJ
[On him being compared to Michael Jordan]
Nerlens Noel @NerlensNoel3
Feb 13 Minor setback for a MAJOR comeback! I love you all and can’t thank y’all enough for the prayers. [On tearing his ACL and getting ready for the NBA draft]
Ray Lewis @raylewis
Feb 3 My last ride.. Up in the clouds...This feeling is so real. We coming home with the crown Baltimore
[On winning his last ever game in the Super Bowl] INFOGRAPHIC BY JUSTIN PARK
Henry Friarson is the assistant coach of varsity boys basketball. He has been a part of the coaching staff since 2008. DBHS’ very own Class of 2001 graduate, Friarson served as the captain of the 2000-2001 basketball team and attended USC on a business major. He likes to coach and play basketball because of the competition within the team sport and the speed of the game it is played at. “This team is different by how good our chemistry is. Everyone gets along with everyone else,” Friason said. For his main job, he owns a real estate firm and recently bought a trucking company.