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OCTOBER 2015 Vol. 42, No. 1
HOMECOMING 2015
COLORED HAIR TREND SOFIA BARRERA features and social media editor
Most trends come and go; but a new trend is on the rise and is here to stay: colored hair. Even though this trend made an appearance first on a few juniors last year, the fad has become very popular throughout all classes. A variety of colors of hair can be seen throughout the day, especially brighter colors such as green, blue, and purple. “I just wanted a change” Kelly Cook (‘17) remarked while pushing her bright blue hair out of her face. When making such a bold change, many found it helpful and supportive to do it with others. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
FRANCES TANG photo and media editor
Every year Homecoming week unites the school through numerous activities, the game, and the dance; and this year it was better than ever. The theme was “Back to Reality,” a play off of last years theme of “Bedtime Stories.” “Homecoming is the most sophisticated and detailed event that we put on all year, since it involves the whole student body,” said ASB President Sophia Brown (‘16). Numerous details need to be accounted for such as the organization of skits, Homecoming court, the rally, and contacting outside sources like Good Guys, the DJ, and Alameda County Fairgrounds. Each class had a different sub theme for their skits under the theme “Back to Reality.” The Freshmen had “America’s Got Talent,” the Sophomores “The Amazing Race,” the Juniors “Survivor,” and the Seniors “The Bachelorette.” Skits were performed at the Alameda County fairgrounds, and were emceed by Gina DiPiazza (‘17) and Joe Schaefer (‘16). The scores for the skits were announced at the Homecoming rally, emceed by Jackson Still (‘16 ) and Shreya Madan (‘16 ), and the Freshmen received 115 points, the Sophomores 130 points, the Juniors 148 points, and the Seniors a perfect score of 150 points. Skits are judged for creativity, appropriateness, diversity, and incorporation of the homecoming game against Livermore High School. The other categories are based on the amount of those who dressed up for spirit days and how much
each class donated to the philanthropy project, victims of the Valley Fire. The Sophomores brought the most supplies and the Seniors dressed up for spirit days. This year the spirit days included an “American Day,” a “Workout Day,” a “Camo Day,” and a “Fancy Day.” Each day corresponded with each class’ individual theme. Overall the Seniors had the most homecoming points with 161 points, the Juniors in second with 149 points, the Sophomores third with 148 points, and the Freshmen in last place with 117 points. Also announced at the rally were the winners of the free tickets for the most creative ask. This winners were Austin Brum (‘19) and his date Mia Narisio (‘19), Matt Dotson (‘18) and Claire Larsen (‘18), Jason Roney (‘17) and Grace Nielson (‘17), and Holly Gouveia (‘16) and Sean Maloney (‘16). The Homecoming football game against Livermore High School ended with a final score of 42 and 7 as the football team continued their winning streak. Homecoming royalty was announced during halftime. This years winners were CJ Tio (‘19) and Erin Hu (‘19), Winnie Wang (‘18) and Elena Zhang (‘18), Max Wu (‘17) and Amal Peermohammad (‘17), and Peter Kim (‘16) and Olivia Larsen (‘16). The Homecoming dance itself had mixed reviews. Vivian Pae (‘16) complained about the lack of a bag check, but still enjoyed the dance, “as I get older it becomes more fun because I know what to expect.” Overall there was a great turnout and involvement. Homecoming 2015 was a major success with a great victory at the game, supplies for the victims of the Valley Fire, and a fun dance.
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ASHLEY JOHNSON staff reporter
CAHSEE Test Suspended
The state of California has recently voted to suspend the CAHSEE test from all high schools, meaning students will not need to pass the test in order to receive their diploma. Senate Bill 172 was signed by Governor Brown on October 7, 2015. This bill, which can be viewed online, will suspend the CAHSEE test from being taken until July 31, 2018, allowing the next three graduating classes to pass high school as long as all other graduation requirements are met. The bill will also give any students who did not graduate from the class of 2003-2015 the opportunity to receive a diploma if they have met all other graduation requirements. However, the suspension of this test brings some concerns. There is the obvious concern that was validated by the superintendent. When interim Superintendent Jim Hansen was asked “Do you think it may create a kind of chaos having seven years worth of students return to receive their diplomas?” Hansen responded with “I think you are right.” Another issue is preparing students for life after high school. The exam was primarily suspended because it did not correlate with the new Common Core standards, however, the standards the test addressed were easier than current standards. Now, students who were not on track to pass the CAHSEE have the opportunity to graduate high school, but if they would not have been able to pass a test on standards easier than current standards, they may be getting sent into the world unprepared for the life that awaits them after high school. Principal Jason Krolikowski and Vice Principal Leslie Heller believe that even without the test all Foothill graduates will be prepared. Krolikowski states, “The District will be implementing benchmark tests for Foothill and Amador. These tests will identify any weaknesses students may have.” The purpose of these tests will be to ensure students are prepared for graduation by identifying their weaknesses and getting them the proper help. Heller also expressed that because 98% of students were able to pass the CAHSEE and the remaining 2% were primarily students with some kind of disability, she believes that readiness for life after high school will not be an issue. While Hansen believes there should be a test taking the place of the CAHSEE, stating, “I believe that it is important to implement an exit exam that does correlate to Common Core State Standards,” there has been no statement about such a test being put into place, allowing classes to look forward to having one less test for now.
SAT Changes: Easier or Harder?
MATT LIM arts and entertainment editor
Juniors: watch out! You may want to think about signing up for the SAT in January. Or you may want to wait till March 5 to take it. The test is changing -- but the question remains: will it be easier or harder? Breaking down the facts, the current SAT is designed to have three parts and is scored on a scale of 2400. The three parts are Critical Reading, Writing, and Math, with each worth the same amount of points: 800. The writing section consists of an essay portion that is twenty five minutes long, graded on a scale of 2-12 and a multiple choice section. The critical reading and math sections are entirely multiple choice. The test is three hours and forty five minutes long with ten sections; each subject has three sections, with a 10th being an “experimental,” or a section that does not affect your score. A wrong answer will deduct a quarter of a point from your score, while a correct answer will earn you a point (College Board Website). In terms of changes, the SAT is now in four parts: reading, writing and language, math, and an essay that is optional. The scale is out of 1600, with each section being worth 400. In multiple choice, choices have been reduced from five to four. The test is now three hours long, or fifty minutes longer if you choose to take the essay. The Reading section has been reformed to no longer contain any questions about vocabulary. The test also does not penalize guessing anymore; a wrong answer will not deduct any points from your score. At first glance, the test seems much easier; the essay is now optional, vocabulary is gone, and it is both easier and less risky to guess on questions. Trevor Holt (‘16) agrees that this could be an easier change. “It’s my senior year, so I’ve already taken the old format, but as a math person, these changes look really helpful. The lack of vocab will make the test a lot easier,” he says. Ardin Lo (‘16) also agrees, saying, “The test looks like it has gotten a lot easier. You’re not penalized for guessing anymore, so you don’t have to leave questions blank. If I was an underclassman, I would definitely consider taking this test.” However, things may not be as easy as they seem. First of all, some colleges require you to take the essay section. This includes all of the UCs, making the essay portion somewhat mandatory for several students. Melody Mei (‘18) is among the class that will be required to take the new format, and she is worried about it, “I’m not sure if the changes actually make the test easier. It seems like they’re trying to make it look like it’s easier so more people will take it, but in reality nothing has changed.” In the end, whether it is beneficial to take the new SAT or the old one is a question that no one knows the answer to, but it would be wise to decide soon, as the last chance the old format will be offered is January 2016.
NEWS BRIEFS AROUND THE PAPERS IN THREE STORIES
KAITLYN WANG editor in chief
SYRIAN REFUGEE CRISIS
As of September 2, 2015 according to Mercy Corps, more than 11 million refugees have been displaced from Syria. Due to a civil war that started in March of 2011, Syrians caught in the crossfire have mostly been civilians. The war has killed more than 220,000 people, many of whom are believed to be civilians. Necessities like food and medical care are hard to find. Thousands of refugees flee the country daily, many of them to Jordan and Lebanon, but an increasing number to Europe in hope of a better life. The trip across the Mediterranean Sea is dangerous, and many travel in badly constructed boats. Vox says European governments, especially that of Greece, where many refugees land, aren’t wellequipped to deal with a disaster of this scale. Greece has been dealing with an economic crisis of its own. Many EU nations are actively working to keep the refugees out of their borders, bottlenecking refugees in certain areas. Germany, once promising to work to get as many refugees as possible, has set up temporary border controls in an effort to pressure the EU into a better plan of action.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
VALLEY FIRE
The Valley Fire wildfire that started September 12 in Lake County, north of San Francisco, was declared a major disaster by President Obama on September 22, which should bring some money and help for the victims. The fire has destroyed at least 1200 homes and killed at least 3, with 2 men still missing. According to NBC, thousands of people evacuated their homes and the community at the apex of the fire. The third largest wildfire in California history, it burned down about half the town of Middletown, California. Another wildfire in Calaveras and Amador counties, the Butte Fire, is considered the 12th most destructive wildfire in California history. 475 homes and many other nonresidential areas burned down as a result of Butte, and more than 12000 citizens were evacuated. Governor Jerry Brown declared the Butte Fire a state of emergency on September 11, and the Valley Fire on September 13.
On September 25, current Speaker of the House John Boehner, a Republican, announced that he would resign from his position come October. His resignation comes at a time of political turmoil within the Republican party, with increasing tensions from outside of the party as well. In 2011, when Boehner became Speaker, he rode in on a wave of conservatism, according to the New York Times. Over the course of his tenure in one of the most powerful positions in the United States, Boehner has struggled with increasingly divisive party lines and conservative Republicans. His decision to step down likely greatly helped with the government shutdown crisis that had been looming near. As his announcement threw an already tumultuous Congress into even more chaos, most turned to Republican representative and majority leader Kevin McCarthy, of California, as the next Speaker. But when McCarthy withdrew his bid for Speaker on October 8th, the race was postponed, according to CNN. Many people saw him as the clear frontrunner, a natural choice. Now, other names are thrown around in the mix, including Daniel Webster and Jason Chaffetz.
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“We just felt like we wanted to change together” Larsen Perry (‘17) (sporting green hair) said as she looked supportively at her purple-haired friend Hannah Steinbauer (‘17). At the same time, however, their decisions to dye their hair was an idea that was entirely their own. “I kind of just did it on my own,” Cook admits. When it comes to daring and drastic changes, there is always a method to the madness. Some, like Perry, do it to be unique. “I thought green isn’t a color many people would have as a hair color.” Others, like Cook, did it because...well, why not? “Blue definitely goes well with my skin tone”.
FHS Club Spotlight Dungeons and Dragons Foothill’s Dungeons and Dragons Club brings into relevance a seemingly old-schooled, incredibly nerdy activity. Founders Jordan Reni (’16) and Noah Thomas (’16) help bring one of their favorite hobbies, Dungeons and Dragons, or D&D, into the eye of the Foothill community. D&D is a tabletop roleplaying game in which players are led through a story by a Dungeon Master, or DM. The adventure starts by players creating their own characters and backstories. Then the DM is able to entertain, or abuse the players as they see fit in a Medieval fantasy world. The club meets every Friday in Mrs. Richey’s room, D-17, with their in-school meetings mostly consisting of rule explaining, group organization, and planning for outside game meetings. “We’re looking forward to introducing these kids to one of our favorite games, but the goal is to give them a safe and fun environment in which to express their imagination,” said Thomas, when asked about his plans for the club.
OCTOBER MEGAN DO and MAX LURYE staff reporters
Interact Foothill’s Interact Club combines community and international service with spirit and socializing. Interact stands for “International Action,” and every year members raise money and complete service hours for an International and Community Project. Additionally, the club promotes leadership, responsibility, and teamwork with a variety of service and social events. This year’s president, Mikayla Tran (’17), hopes that Interact will “involve members into their community, give them a place to be themselves, and raise support for the projects we are committed to.” The Fall Leadership Conference (FLC), the largest Interact event of the year, initiates students’ passion for service. Over 4,000 Interactors piled into Independence High School in San Jose for this year’s FLC on Sunday, October 11th. Attendees were able to participate in leadership workshops, spirited cheers, and listen to keynote speakers. This year’s International Project and Community Project was revealed at FLC.
Members of Interact after the Lip Dub in May 2015. Photo courtesy of Allie Udelhoven (’16).
Op-Ed: Republican 2016 Nominees Republicans Plan to “Make America Great Again” As the 2016 Election nears, the candidates are busy trying to gain as much attention as they can arguing their various views on US politics. One of the most “famous” candidates is Donald J. Trump, billionaire and TV show star, is now running for president. He is the frontrunner for the Republican Party and has a considerable amount of supporters by his side, but recently, his popularity in the media has died down a bit. Trump’s a straight talker, he is not afraid of saying what he is thinking and is direct in his debates and confrontations, which explains why he gains so much attention from the media. But he might not stay popular among the media for long, for he is not exactly a “winner” in the 2nd debate, and is not able to answer a yes or no question directly in a speech. Carly Fiorina is right beside Trump in the polls with around 16%, she gained quite a few sup-
porters and attention after the 2nd debate, with the highlight roast of Donald Trump, she quotes “I think women all over this country heard very clearly what Mr. Trump said,” when Trump made a remark about Fiorina’s appearance. Other Republican candidates are Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, Chris Christie, John Kasich, Rand Paul, Ben Carson, Mike Huckabee and Ted Cruz. In the Second Republican Debate, there are some obvious winners and losers. In my opinion, Fiorina stole the most spotlights in the debate by confronting Trump directly and sharing her views on planned parenthood. “This is about the character of our nation and if we will not stand up and force President Obama to veto this bill then shame on us,” Fiorina said. The biggest loser in the debate is definitely Rand Paul. Paul was attacked many times and failed to point out his strengths and gain attention. That, is exactly why he has a stunning 1%.
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Joey Mauro (‘19), believes and wants Republican Candidate John Kasich to be elected. “John Kasich, because he has the best chance of beating the democrats. Kasich is a moderate and can win the undecided votes.” I think Fiorina is most likely to win the presidential race. Since she is close to first in the polls, she has been gaining a lot of support lately and has skyrocketed in the polls. Fiorina has also proved that she is able to “Dump the Trump.” In the recent debates, she is the one candidate that stands out to me the most. Carly Fiorina has earned her “silver tongue” from Wall Street, and her elegant pivots should win her the GOP debate. Despite her poor records in business, I believe that she can turn things around with her calmness and quick thinking.
FALL 2015 UPCOMING TEST DATES SAT Reasoning: 11/7, 12/5, 1/23 PSAT: 10/14, 10/28 ACT: 10/24, 12/12, 2/6
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Letter from the Editor Hello Falcons, As we get comfortable in yet another school year with Homecoming week just behind us, we at Foothill’s InFlight would like to extend a belated welcome back, as well as a thank you. At the end of the last school year, we learned that the school had decided to discontinue journalism as a class. We felt that the newspaper held monumental significance on any school campus, and so we reached out to you guys. In just a couple of days we reached an amazing amount of signatures on our petition and an outpouring of support for the class. We guess this paper in your hand is evidence of the petition’s success. In hindsight, the experience reminded us why we do journalism in the first place. Journalism is not simply writing stories about what is going on in the world, it is about informing the community truthfully and without mincing words. We are here to connect with students and the school with stories that are interesting, giving a voice to the student body. So thank you, everyone and anyone who signed the petition, and those who continue to read our paper today. We hope your first weeks back at school have gone smoothly, and here’s to the 2015-2016 school year. Sincerely, Kaitlyn Wang and Arthur Hwang Editors in Chief
Guest Blog: Mrs. Kerry Stroud Hey there Falcons! I hope that you all have had a great start to the 2015-2016 school year! SENIORS, this message is for you. Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed thinking about next year and what the future may hold?! FHS Counselors are here for you. As some of you know, we have started our individual senior meetings and are thrilled to share what to expect the next few months with you during that time. In the past, we have done classroom presentations to get information about college applications to students, and this year we are excited to spend individual time with you to explain the process and help students get started. Here’s a helpful hint. If you haven’t yet been called in to meet with your counselor, start preparing any questions you may have and developing a list about the colleges you are interested in using Naviance. The College Super Match tool will help you find colleges that may be your perfect fit, some that you may have not heard of until you used this tool. A wealth of information is available to you at your fingertips! It is important to think about reach schools, target schools, and safety schools. Some of you may have unique plans and career aspirations after high school and we want to support you in that, as well. Scholarship opportunities are also available on Naviance. Additionally, begin to explore different colleges, as they may provide scholarship opportunities available to the specific college. Get familiar with community college options, the UC and CSU applications, and also the Common App. Another helpful feature that many students may not be aware of is the “Freshman Admission Profile,” for specific campuses that allows you to see what a typical admitted student looks like. A similar feature is available on Naviance. The more information you have, the more manageable these next few months will feel. Your counselors are here to help you and we want you be successful in whatever path you pursue. Make sure that your “Colleges I’m Applying To” list on Naviance is accurate and up to date, and begin working on that long and dreaded, “FHS Student Information Sheet.” Don’t worry, it’s not that bad, and this is your opportunity to brag about how amazing you are and reflect back on the accomplishments and amazing things you have done during your time at FHS! Mrs. Olsen in the Career Center is also a fabulous resource. She schedules representatives from colleges from all over the place. It is highly recommended that you take advantage of this. Networking is everything. She also has our Navy, Army, and Marine reps visit monthly; if you would like more information on this, come see us. A few final words of advice, read the packet of information sent to you with your senior status letter earlier this year and the handouts your counselor provides you at your senior meetings. These were made for your benefit! Also, if you feel even more lost and overwhelmed after your meeting, let us know, give us feedback, and use the weekly open computer lab times we offer (sign-ups available in the counseling office!) to get your questions answered and navigate college applications with your counselor right there with you. Start exploring majors available at different campuses, and keep your mind open to your options. They are endless. We understand that high school can be the best time of your life, and at the same time there are many struggles we face in and out of the home, at school, and within ourselves. If you or a friend is struggling, we are here to support you. We want to help make high school a good experience for you, where you continue to feel understood and supported. Bleed Blue Falcons! Who is Mrs. Stroud? Mrs. Stroud loves being a counselor! She grew up in the Bay Area and participated in her high school dance and cheerleading teams; she also played acoustic guitar and loved to write songs in her spare time. She graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, with a degree in Psychology, and spent part of her studies in Italy. Mrs. Stroud later went on to receive her Master’s degree in Counseling at Saint Mary’s College in Moraga and she truly loves her job. “I am excited to come to work every day; that is something that I truly value and hope that I can help my students find their passions, as well. Dream big and take risks.” Mrs. Stroud resides in the Bay Area with her husband and Goldendoodle puppy. About the Inflight Guest Blog Project: Starting this month, guest blogs written by staff members around campus will be published periodically on Inflight’s website, fhsinflight.com. Through this new initiative, we hope to feature quality content written by staff members at our school that is relevant and helpful to the entire Foothill student community. Feel free to contact us if you’d like to be a part of the project and contribute blog posts!
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Halloween scarefest INFLIGHT HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
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37% TWIX
WHAT’S YOUR
FAVORITE
HALLOWEEN CANDY?
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Submit your school appropriate horror stories to fhswriters@gmail.com. One winner will be published on fhsinflight.com before Halloween.
MOVIES FOR THE SEASON WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND THIS HALLOWEEN?
The Fly (1986) Director: David Cronenberg Rating: R
YASMINE NICKLE staff reporter
“Be afraid, be very afraid.” Jeff Goldblum stars in this 1986 remake of The Fly: an unsettling science fiction movie about a scientist whose experiment goes wrong, turning him into a house fly. The grotesque makeup and special effects, make this movie much better than the original. The plot twist involving doomed lovers creates more dimension throughout the plot. It’s definitely a gut-wrenching must-see for this Halloween.
Rear Window (1954) Director: Alfred Hitchcock Rating: PG
Alfred Hitchcock, known for the masterpiece Psycho, directs a thriller suspense film about a wounded photographer, Jeff, stuck in his apartment who has found entertainment by spying on others. While doing this, he witnesses a murder and can’t do anything about it. Hitchcock’s interesting camera shots make the viewer feel as if they are trapped in the apartment with Jeff, only able to watch but not help. If the 1954 version isn’t for you, try watching the 2007 modern take with Shia LeBeouf called Disturbia.
The Gift (2015) Director: Joel Edgerton Rating: R
The Gift is a new film that came out this year, a psychological thriller with a twist ending. The movie begins like any other horror film, with a couple (Simon and Robyn) buying a new house and restarting their life together. Little does Simon realize that he is going to run into an unwelcome visitor from his high school past. Joel Edgerton (director and writer of The Gift) stars as Gordo, a stalker who manipulates and plays an awful game of cat and mouse with the characters. The film is rich with suspense and tension, keeping the audience engaged the entire time.
The Exorcist (1973) Director: William Friedkin Rating: R
Everyone has heard of The Exorcist, but how many people have actually seen it? Novelist William Peter Blatty wrote The Exorcist based on true events that happened to a young boy in 1949, except he changed the boy to a 12 year old girl named Regan. Regan starts to behave strangely and her mother becomes concerned, eventually seeking out medical help. After observing Regan, a priest becomes convinced that she is possessed with a demon and needs to undergo an exorcism. The film is full of unsettling scenes, leaving its mark on the horror genre to this day.
Ju-On: The Grudge (2002) Director: Takashi Shimizu Rating: R
For all the foreign movie lovers out there, this Japanese horror film is a definite must watch for this Halloween. Vengeful spirits haunt a house where the murder of a family took place, cursing anyone who steps inside. One by one, the new owners of the house begin to die a violent death. The horror is subtle with disturbing images that build suspense keeping the audience craving more.
TIME FOR A
COFFIN BREAK GABRIELE FINLEY staff reporter
Days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and the colors of leaves are changing. Fall is in full swing! But let’s not forget about one of the most anticipated aspects of fall: the seasonal items! Pumpkin flavored items seem to be a favorite during the fall season, and there’s no shortage of it. Starbucks makes their renowned Pumpkin Spice Latte, as well as a Salted Caramel Mocha and a new Teavana Oprah Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte. Oreos are available in many different flavors this time of the year, some of which are Pumpkin Spice, Caramel Apple, Chocolate Spooky Edition and Halloween Edition. It doesn’t end there though. Pringles seems to be hopping on the bandwagon as well with two seasonal flavors: Pumpkin Pie Spice and Cinnamon & Sugar. If those two don’t quite satisfy your craving for fall inspired chips then maybe Doritos Roasted Turkey chips will do the job! Lastly, an alltime favorite: PopTarts! Pumpkin Pie flavored Pop Tarts of course.
sports
FANTASY FOOTBALL AT FOOTHILL
You’ve probably heard your friends talking about their teams, or teachers starting competitions in departments team versus team, but what exactly is Fantasy Football? It is a simulated league full of teams that ‘play’ each other with the players chosen. Players in real life play their games with their respective team, but their progress is tallied as points that add up per player for their fantasy team. A dozen or so people pick up to sixteen players, choose a starting lineup, and start playing other teams through real life players. After all the games are done during the week, the starter’s points are tallied to determine a winner. Players earn points based on yards gained, field goals, and many other variables. Many people play because of the love of football, but there is also a way to make money with
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Fantasy can be a fun way to have a competition with your friends, or colleagues.
Many teachers at Foothill pick teams and play other teachers, often for a prize.
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LILIANA TIERNEY staff reporter
Fantasy Football, and of course, there are the bragging rights. “I play fantasy football because I love the game,” says Kendrick David (‘16). “I pick my starting line based on performance and their statistics.” Over 30 million people have participated, but it’s not only students that participate. There are plenty of adults, even teachers involved. Fantasy can be a fun way to have a competition with your friends, or colleagues. Many teachers at Foothill pick teams and play other teachers, often for a prize. Fantasy Football isn’t for everyone, but its fun, competitive nature draws people from all walks of life. There are many different hosting sites, ranging from paid to completely free, as well as sites to help you improve your analytics for a better fantasy season. The billion dollar industry has been popular for years prior, with over 75 million people playing, and will be for many years to come.
FALCON FOOTBALL WHEN IT COMES TO WINNING GAMES, CHEMISTRY IS KEY ON THE FOOTBALL TEAM
The Foothill High School footSHELBY CABRAL ball team added another win to staff reporter their 7-0 undefeated record at the Homecoming game on Friday The team is seeking another back-to-back first place finish in East Bay Athletic League (EBAL). Team chemistry is essential when it comes to forming a successful football team and winning games. “Team chemistry helps everyone be on the same page. It’s how you win,” according the team’s running back, Isaiah Floyd (‘16). Team chemistry forms a special bond between all of the players on the team. Cornerback Michael Easter(‘17) says that there is “a sense of brotherhood, and a strong bond within all of the guys on the team.” He explains this is important because “it gives you a sense of knowing what your teammates are going to do before they do it.” There is also a strong bond between the two brothers on the team, Dylan (‘17) and Zack Walsh(’18). Dylan plays right guard, and his brother Zack plays right tackle. “It’s cool playing on the same team as my brother,” Zack says. “We play right next to each other and it’s great having that moment with him every Friday night.” Zack adds. “It’s awesome having my brother on my team,” Dylan agrees. These bonds should strengthen team chemistry over the course of the season so that the boys will be in great shape to beat the Dons. When asked how they will prepare for the biggest game of the season, Floyd replies, “We are just going to continue working hard and doing well in practice.” Easter adds, “We are going to do our best throughout the rest of league, and play to our best abilities.” Zack Walsh says that “they can’t take [the Dons] lightly” and will probably go through “an intense two weeks of practice.” His brother, Dylan sums up the team’s philosophy by saying simply, “We will come prepared.”
sports
MOSES MALONE
Hall of Famer passes away. SHAWN DELUZ sports editor
The NBA legend, Moses Malone, passed away on Sunday September 13th. The death of the 60 year old Hall of Famer shocked the basketball world. In his historic basketball career, Malone totaled the most ever offensive rebounds with a seemingly untouchable mark of 7,382 offensive rebounds. In fact, Malone holds the record for almost every offensive rebounding statistic in NBA history. These incredible achievements gave him the nickname “The Chairman of the Boards.” Malone “is the type of player a coach would want on his team,” said Junior Varsity coach Tom Cech. Malone’s most memorable season was the 1983 season when Malone and Julius Erving led the Philadelphia 76ers to the NBA championship. The 76ers swept the New York Knicks in the conference semifinals and advanced to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks in five games to send themselves to the NBA championship series, where Philadelphia faced off against Kareem Abdul-
Jabbar and the Los Angeles Lakers. Malone and the 76ers swept the Lakers, winning every game by at least six points. Malone was named finals Most Valuable Player and the league’s Most Valuable pPlayer that season. Malone was also the first player in history to enter the NBA straight out of high school. This paved the way for many other players that did the same including Kevin Garnett, Tracy McGrady, Kobe Bryant, and Lebron James, just to name a few. Malone’s amazing twenty one year career included a flurry of achievements. In 1975, he was named to the American Basketball Association All-Rookie team and the ABA All-Star in the same season. Also, he was the NBA’s MVP three times. Malone was inducted into the National Basketball Association Hall of Fame in 2001. His historic career in the NBA will never be forgotten. Devin Powell (‘18) added, “He will be missed by the entire basketball family.”
NFL SEASON KICKOFF Bay Area teams and Foothill fans get ready for an exciting season.
SHAWN DELUZ sports editor
The long wait is over, the NFL season has finally
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The NFL season has just kicked off and the seven month wait for the season has come to an end. It was a busy offseason for fans of the Bay Area teams; the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland Raiders. The San Francisco 49ers offseason felt like the end of success and the start of a rebuilding stage. Many of the team’s best players parted ways including Patrick Willis, Mike Iupati, Chris Borland, and many other key players. In addition, Jim Harbaugh left the franchise to coach for the Michigan Wolverines. Their week one matchup told a different story as the 49ers matched up against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. San Francisco was in control of the entire game and walked away with a 20-3 victory over the Vikings. Unfortunately, the next three games of the season ended in scores that many 49er fans feared about this season, as they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, and Green Bay Packers. A Foothill 49er fan, Peter Hwin (‘18) explains, “The many offseason losses have translated into their record. I don’t expect the Niners to win a lot of games this season. I will still remain a faithful fan though.” The Oakland Raiders, on the other hand, seemed to have a very productive offseason. The Raiders selected an excellent wide receiver in Amari Cooper with the fourth overall pick in the draft. In addition, they added Michael Crabtree, Curtis Lofton, and Rodney Hudson to improve their team even more. They also made a coaching change and hired Jack Del Rio. On the contrary, their first game of the year left
the fans disappointed. The Raiders were blown out by the Cincinnati Bengals 33-13. Week two provided a change of scenery as the Raiders defeated the Baltimore Ravens 37-33 on a game winning touchdown drive by quarterback Derek Carr. The Raiders went on to defeat the Cleveland browns 27-20 in week 3, before taking a close loss to the Chicago Bears in week 4 with a score of 22-20.
Math teacher Dan Dalby states, “The Raiders are doing good this season. I like the direction that they are heading.” All around the league, games excited millions of fans around the world. The good news for many fans is that only a quarter of the season is over and many things can happen over the next twelve games.
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FOOD CORNER Vic’s All-Star Kitchen ALICE LEE and ASHLEY DUARTE news/online editor and staff reporter On Main Street in downtown Pleasanton, Vic’s All Star Kitchen serves up a plate of breakfast and a sense of community. Vic’s sports themed restaurant is plastered with photos of the local high school sports teams over the years. Team photos of students from both schools cover the walls; some of the paraphernalia is over twenty years old. Football and baseball are the two main sports focuses, so four Foothill varsity coaches have their own meal: Matt Sweeney, Angelo Scavone, Jason Wescott, and Randy Isaacs. Tammy, the manager of Vic’s for five years, says that owner Vic Malatesta had the idea for all the meals. “[Vic’s] kids grew up in Pleasanton, and he thought it would be nice to promote the schools and the community.” Tammy recommends Coach Sweeney’s meal above all others, saying that it is one of her favorites on the menu. Her favorite breakfast there is usually accompanied with French toast and all-star potatoes. On her recommendation, I tried Coach Sweeney’s meal which was very flavorful. The linguisa was slightly spicy with the perfect texture. The best part was that the meal was not particularly greasy, meaning that people who are watching their weight can still enjoy a big breakfast! The restaurant serves both breakfast and lunch. Its relaxed atmosphere allows a family friendly setting where everyone can simply eat and enjoy each others’ company!