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HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL
VOL. 51
ISSUE 4
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014
G N I T US B H M Y TS T U D Y H A B I T S See SPREAD page 6
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NEW HOMESTEAD CAFETERIA
By Dipshikha Kandel The construction for a brandnew cafeteria is set to begin around spring break of 2014. So far, the school has been working on the design with the approval of DSA, Division of the State Architect, which is an agency that approves school constructions. Tara Grande, Homestead High School’s system adminis-
trator, says that the construction is going to take about one and a half years and the brand-new cafeteria will open in 2016. During the remodeling, three food trucks will be used as substitution for the cafeteria. The quad will be demolished starting from spring break of 2014 in preparation for construction. Grande explained that the cafeteria is being remodeled to look more “modernized and
revitalized,” as this is the first time the cafeteria has been remodeled since its original construction, which took place in 1963 along with the founding of Homestead High School. “The whole design is going to look different,” said Grande. “It’s going to be much more efficient for the students.” If construction goes as planned, there will also be three more rooms added at the edge of
By Anya Kishen She first asked the students of Homestead if they “got Anne?”, and now after successfully becoming ASB President for the 20132014 school year, she has decided to ask the whole of Silicon Valley that same question. On Jan. 11, Gahart was crowned Miss Silicon Valley 2014, along with recogni-
the new cafeteria building. “There is going to be a nice big open space; it’s going to be really cool and much more modern,” said Grande. “Every school in the district is going through some renovation and modernization because our buildings get outdated as years pass. We are fortunate enough to have a bond passed by the community.”
RENDERING COURTESY OF KITCHELL
Colorado Legalizes Recreational Marijuana By Anthony Garcia On New Year’s Day, Colorado initiated the sale of recreational cannabis (commonly referred to as marijuana, pot and weed) to anyone 21 and older. Residents of the state can now purchase a maximum of one ounce of marijuana. The new law has made Colorado the first state in the nation to open recreational marijuana stores. The legalization will have a positive impact on Colorado’s economy. According to an article published by CNN, retail pot has a 25 percent state tax, in addition to the standard state sales tax of 2.9 percent. These taxes make recreational marijuana one of the most heavily taxed consumer products in the state. The additional revenue from recreational marijuana will amount to approximately $67 million a year. Colorado will be distinguishing medicinal from recreational marijuana by establishing separate dispensary outlets. Medicinal weed consumers will not be charged the additional taxes recreational marijuana consumers will face. In Colorado, a medical marijuana card will still be required to purchase medicinal marijuana.
of its emphasis on education. To prepare for the pageant, Gahart began working with coaches in October, which, according to Gahart, entailed “more work than I anticipated, but I’m glad I put in the effort.” During the first day of competition, all contestants had a private interview with the judges. “This portion was my favorite
“[It was] more work than I anticipated, but I’m glad I put in the effort.” - Anne Gahart tion in the interview portion of the event and an additional title of Miss Congeniality. Miss Silicon Valley is Gahart’s first foray into the world of pageants, and before this she had never considered entering into one. Early in the year, she was sent an email by an admin with information about the pageant and she was drawn to the event because
part because you interact with the judges and you get to have a personal connection with them,” Gahart said. “Talking comes easy to me and it’s not a stressful part of the competition.” Additionally, the interview portion of the pageant makes up a significant
P ro f ile: ANNE GAHART
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PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF LARRY SACKS
Forté 2014 Annual Homesteadsponsored dance showcase See page 10
Mustang Profiles Talented students take the stage See page 8
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Lifestyles
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News
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Entertainment 10
Opinion
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Sports
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Spread
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Last Word
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