UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
OCTOBER 2009
The Cal Kronicle http://www.ucbcki.org/
VOLUME XV ISSUE 4
Family.
Hello Circle K! As we near the second half of our 2009-2010 Circle K year, I just want to say how extremely proud I am of all the hard work and effort our board members have been putting forth to give all you the very best in Service, Leadership, and Fellowship. What makes me most proud, however, is seeing the excitement of every member, both new and old, during service projects and committee meetings. (It really shows, especially when it comes to planning skits.) Your contribution is what makes Berkeley Circle K such a unique JOSH LOMELI and multifaceted organization, and I want to thank everyone for PRESIDENT making this year one of the best so far! (909) 725-8552 After a weekend filled with Crazy Kompetitions for Infants and cki-president@lists.berkeley.edu workshops teaching Key Clubbers all about the college experience at Key 2 College, I hope all of you have had the chance to rest up for one of the biggest events of the year: Fall Training Conference! For those of you going for the first time, get ready to have tons of fun with your home club and with other Circle K’ers from all around California, Nevada, and Hawaii. We will definitely be one of the largest Circle K clubs out there, no doubt about it. So get ready for a weekend full of spirit, fun, and memories that will last forever! Awesomeness.
SERVICE
Circle K renovates a local home during Rebuilding Together: A.B.E.! PAGE 3
LEADERSHIP
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United. MARGARET CHIU
MIMI DAO
SERVICE V.P. (310) 804-1458 cki-servicevp@lists.berkeley.edu
Inspiration.
PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR (510) 926-1174 cki-publicrelations@lists.berkeley.edu
Footprints.
DARRELL HAWKINS
PROJECT COORDINATOR (323) 919-2424 cki-projectcoord@lists.berkeley.edu
(951) 398-9891 cki-mrpchair@lists.berkeley.edu
NEWSLETTER (949) 433-7405 cki-newsletter@lists.berkeley.edu
TAMMY TIEU
WEBMASTER (909) 837-8114 cki-webmaster@lists.berkeley.edu
SOOYUN CHOI M.R.P. CHAIR
FLORENCE LEE
Sporadic Goodpeople
FELLOWSHIP
TAMMY TRAN
MINJI GWAK
Enthusiastic!
FTC Chair, Nina Yang, talks about the biggest event of the semester. PAGE 11
SCRAPBOOK CHAIR (818) 642-0916 cki-scrapbook@lists.berkeley.edu
SPIRIT & SOCIAL CHAIR (562) 746-2331 cki-social@lists.berkeley.edu
Supportive!
Altruistic.
LILY OKAMURO
MATT TADROS
LOVE!
TREASURER (718) 612-3620 cki-treasurer@lists.berkeley.edu
PETER LE
ADMINISTRATIVE V.P. (714) 925-9044 cki-adminvp@lists.berkeley.edu
SECRETARY (714) 290-4411 cki-secretary@lists.berkeley.edu
DIANE CHEN
KIWANIS FAMILY CHAIR
(718) 612-3548 cki-k_family@lists.berkeley.edu
Life.
Learn about the first Night on the Town Social in Circle K history! PAGE 5
FEATURES
KENNETH LEE
FUNDRAISING CHAIR (714) 326-3127 cki-fundraising@lists.berkeley.edu
FREAKINGAMAZING!
DIANA TRAN
SINGLE SERVICE CHAIR (714) 360-4284 cki-singleservice@lists.berkeley.edu
CIRCLE K INTERNATIONAL PLEDGE
IRIS HSU
M.D.&E. CHAIR (818) 292-0397 cki-membership@lists.berkeley.edu
The Secret Box is back and Circle K’ers have secrets to tell. PAGE 13
I pledge to uphold the objects of Circle K International, to foster compassion and goodwill towards others through service and leadership, to develop my ability and the abilities of all people, and to dedicate myself to the realization of mankind’s potential.
UPCOMING EVENTS OCTOBER 2009 GOBLIN JAMBOREE 2:00pm-5:00pm
SINGLE SERVICE WORKDAY Barrows Courtyard
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KIWANIS MEETINGS
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JACK O’ LANTERN JAMBOREE 2:00pm-6:00pm
SINGLE SERVICE WORKDAY Barrows Courtyard
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FALL CAZADERO
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SAINT VINCENT Barrows Courtyard
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FAMILY CONNECT
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OKTOBERFEST
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BROOMBALL SOCIAL
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FRIENDS OF 5 CREEKS
Barrows Courtyard
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3:30pm-5:00pm
HANDS ON SCIENCE CONCESSION STANDS International House
5:00pm-7:00pm
CHEER TRAINING
8:00am-1:00pm
SCARY MOVIE NIGHT
9:00am-5:00pm
R.O.C.K.
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9:00am-7:00pm 5:00pm-11:30pm HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
Durant/Dana Bus Stop
HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL DECORATION DAY
Barrows Courtyard
Barrows Courtyard
WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY CKI Table
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FRIDAY REBUILDING TOGETHER
Circle K Table located at Upper Sproul
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NEWSLETTER – MONDAYS at 5 p.m. SINGLE SERVICE – TUESDAYS at 5 p.m. SCRAPBOOK – TUESDAYS at 6 p.m. KIWANIS FAMILY – WEDNESDAYS at 5 p.m. FUNDRAISING – WEDNESDAYS at 7 p.m. PROJECTS – Every other THURSDAY at 7 p.m. PUBLIC RELATIONS – FRIDAYS at 6 p.m. WEBMASTER –WEDNESDAYS at 6 p.m. SPIRIT & SOCIAL – THURSDAYS at 6 p.m.
THURSDAY
Durant/Dana Bus Stop
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
WEDNESDAY
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TUESDAY
HANDS ON SCIENCE
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FALL TRAINING CONFERENCE Sonora, California
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OCTOBER 2009
14 MASQUERADE BALL San Diego, California
CAL KRONICLE
GAMES
FACE PAINTING
THE SINGLE SERVICE COMMITTEE presents the annual
CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN F EST I VA L enchanted forest
HAUNTED HOUSE
COSTUMES
OAKLAND’S LINCOLN RECREATIONAL CENTER OCTOBER 31, 2009 9 AM - 7 PM CONTACT DIANA TRAN! dianee21@gmail.com
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Running on four hours of sleep, I had half nicknamed “Darth Vader” masks. organisms in the kitchen, which suddenly a mind to turn back and hop into my warm, TIFFANY ORNEDO and MONICA made my job seem a tad more bearable. cozy bed. But I fought the urge, unsuccess- BAYYA worked together to spray bleach After munching on the last of my cookie, it fully held back a yawn, and kept walking under the eaves and scrub away mold. was time to get back to work. We scrubbed toward Barrows Courtyard. Unfortunately, Meanwhile, ANGELA CHUANG casually around the house and finally made it all not even an icebreaker of Telephone Cha- discovered a wasp nest that was still inhab- the way back to the front, where Chris and rades was enough to wake my senses. I slept ited – a feat that would’ve left me screaming Tammy had begun to paint. most of the bus ride to Emeryville while ev- for dear life. To everyone’s surprise, JOSH LOMELI, eryone else chatted and PETER LE, and SOOYUN CHOI got to know each other paid us a visit after their service a little better. project, Creek to Bay Day. Jealous It wasn’t until we arof our stylish bodysuits, they imrived on site and saw mediately demanded suits of their the paint cans outside own. Alas, that luxury was only that I started to feel the for us to enjoy. Nevertheless, they excitement. We were joined our team and helped. Of in for a day of renovacourse, Josh’s arachnophobia was tion at the home of a no secret, so we wasted no time in 97-year-old woman. torturing him by pointing out evAfter we signed in ery single spider we encountered. and slapped on our Unfortunately, good things never name tags, the coordilast and it was soon time to clean nator split us into two up. We washed the buckets and teams: one to work on paintbrushes, stacked up all the TAMMY TRAN and CHRIS TUNG are ready to fight mold in their “Darth Vader” masks. the exterior and the ladders, and loaded everything other to work on the interior of the house. A visitor from UC Irvine Circle K, KIM back into the car. Once we finished, we bid The interior team painted the kitchen, while NGUYEN, also lent a helping hand, getting a bitter farewell to our bodysuits – but not the exterior team – of which I was fortunate rid of mold while trying to avoid the un- before we all took a picture together! (The enough to be a part of – scrubbed mold off naturally large and colorful spiders lurking picture will certainly be treasured deep the eaves. We had the privilege of wearing in cracks and loitering all around the back- within our hearts for years to come.) We full-body suits, complete with latex gloves yard. were tired, but that is the best emotion to and dental face masks. Two lucky Circle As noon rolled around, all the Circle K’ers feel after a meaningful service project. And K’ers, TAMMY TRAN and CHRIS TUNG¸ regathered for lunch outside the house. it didn’t matter anyway – there was the scraped old coats of paint off the house FLORENCE LEE and IRIS HSU com- Night on the Town social to look forward to while wearing protective gear affectionately mented on the uncanny number of dead later that evening! 3
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SCRAPBOOK CHAIR TREASURER
t 8 a.m. on sunday, october 4, a group of circle k’ers hopped on the 51 bus and headed off to mills college in oakland for swim-a-mile, an annual event that raises money to fight breast cancer and support those to clear. We signed in with the currently suffering from it. coordinators and immediately The morning started off a bit headed toward the much-anticchilly. Though I was feeling a lit- ipated food table. (Well, at least tle groggy from having to wake I did...) And as expected, the up so early, I soon forgot my food was great! Throughout the tiredness (and about the dread- day, we tried fresh sandwiches, ful midterm I had the next day) bagels, hummus, fruits, organic after chatting with fellow Circle jam, and – my personal favorK’ers on the bus. ite – artichoke frittatas. (We When we arrived at Mills didn’t simply come for the food, College, the sky was beginning I promise.) ADVERTISEMENT
After breakfast, we gathered for a quick orientation and took our spots near the pool. Our task was to keep track of the number of laps each swimmer completed and to notify him once he had IRIS HSU and BRIAN HUANG are all smiles as they enjoy the energy of the occasion. finished a mile. The atmosphere during the event was great! The music was on, and people cheered for their family members while dancing to the beat. Everyone Sitting near the pool’s edge alongside other Circle K’ers, was united by JENNIFER LIU takes a break from tallying laps. both the will to fight cancer and the energy of Unfortunately, a lot of us had the event. to leave by the end of the first There were swimmers of all shift. The bus ride home was ages at Swim-A-Mile, with chil- fun, though, and I got to learn dren as young as ten participat- more about members I hadn’t ing. I remember one swimmer had the chance to talk to before. in particular, however, because Although I had a midterm the she swam faster than anyone next day, I didn’t regret coming else in the pool with such ease. to Swim-A-Mile at all. The only I was awestruck by her skill. thing I regretted was not staying When I took a second look at for both shifts. her card, however, I noticed If there is one project I insist that she was actually a breast on attending every year, it has cancer survivor. I admired her to be Swim-A-Mile. (And no, strength and her determination for the 100th time, it’s not just to not let cancer get in her way. for the food!)
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FELLOWSHIP
A NIGHT ON THE TOWN SOCIAL
Dining with Circle K ByLILLIAN LILLIAN OKAMURO OKAMURO By
SCRAPBOOK CHAIR SCRAPBOOK CHAIR
It was a night of laughs, new friendships, and, of course, delicious food! Together, old members, new members, and board members spent a relaxing night in Emeryville. Organized by Spirit and Social Chair MATTHEW TADROS, this new social was a sure success. The large group of Circle K’ers who signed up for the Night on the Town Social were broken up into small groups of five or six. The intimate, small group setting allowed members to mingle in a less intimidating environment. Each group was then sent to one of Emeryville’s many restaurants, including favorites such as Pasta Pomodoro, Fuddruckers, Buckhorn, and California Pizza Kitchen. After dinner, members wandered the stores of Emeryville. Before taking the F bus back to campus, everyone congregated outside Cold Stone Creamery for ice cream and waffle cones. It proved to be a night to remember as members cemented unforgettable friendships with one other.
Key2College
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TYPES OF COLLEGES AND TRANSFERING DEALING WITH STRESS FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS POST APPLICATION: DEALING WITH THE NEWS
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KIWANIS FAMILY
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Key2College was a wonderful and energetic event. On the morning of October 11, over 100 high schoolers entered Barrows Hall with full force. The best part of all? None of them came late! The workshops started bright and early at 10:30 a.m. – poor high schoolers! – and ended at 1:00 p.m. Judging by all the positive comments, many students thought the workshops were very helpful. After the classes, both high school Key Clubbers and Berkeley Circle K’ers enjoyed Sufficient Grounds sandwiches, hot pizza from La Vals, and bananas for lunch. Eager to grab a bite, the kids lined up neatly, took a plate of food, and headed out to Barrows Courtyard to eat and mingle. It was a truly amazing day – a day well spent. Through Key2College, Circle K’ers were able to bond with local Key Clubbers while giving them the tools and resources they will need to obtain their college aspirations. What will next year’s Key2College bring? Only time can tell. Who knows! It may be even bigger and better than this year’s! 5
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did not agree with Wesley’s fascination. After approximately 45 minutes of sightseeing, the Circle K’ers finally headed off to dinner at Boudin Bakery at Fisherman’s Wharf, where intricate turtle, bear, and crocodile sourdough creations were displayed throughout the restauBRIA rant. But N
The San Francisco Social set off with a long ride on the F bus through bustling urban streets. After arriving at San Francisco, Berkeley’s Circle K’ers got on a Muni bus where they had the misfortune of encountering the angriest bus driver in the world – a bus driver who TAMMY TRAN, coincidentally, had the misfortune of encountering once before. Yet upon arriving at Pier HU puzzl ANG pond 39, the Circle K’ers had a turn of fortune as e at H e oudin rs a they were finally able to explore the colorful i’s. shops bordering the beautiful bay. LILY OKAMURO enjoyed Chocolate Heaven, a goldmine of sweet delights from chocolate bars to chocolate Band-Aids. At Houdini’s Magic these Shop, VINaweCENT LIM inspirsuccessfully ing decsolved a perorations plexing puzzle could while BRIAN not deter HUANG preocthe Circle cupied himself K’ers from with fake dirty diasatiating pers. their hunAt another hot spot, gers, and eat they did. Sea Lion Café, WESt a ts trea . KEIKO TANAKA and LEY HART enjoyed the g n are pti em li Squ MIMI DAO enjoyed scent of sunbathing sea lit s of rdel lve a classic clam chowder in sourons with DMITRIY SHAShe Ghir dough bowls, while Wesley opted for a PIRO, who, unfortunately,
grilled cheese sandwich (although, in his defense, he did go back for a bowl of clam chowder later). The Circle K’ers huddled together a ers . in the cov udin s i Bo Od cold UR le at M KA odi as they dined, Y O s croc L I L ou ici warmed only by the l e d food, the conversation, and LAURA REDMOND’s infectious laughter. Full on the soup, the Circle K’ers took an arduous, but worthwhile, walk to Ghirardelli Square. While some bought bars of chocolate, others such as NINA YANG bravely waited in the chilly evening winds for delicious sundaes. Though MATT TADROS initially enjoyed his brownie sundae, he had to pass half of it to KAREN CHEN to finish. At the end of the day, the San Francisco Social ended on a happy note, as conversations continued throughout the long bus ride home.
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NEWS FLASH: Sonora is not a beach!
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We won’t be the only ones trippin’ over these outrageous high-heeled boots at FTC!
Chains to FTC?! This is definitely a fashion don’t.
Who rocks this house? THE BEARS DO!
Don’t forget to wear your best smile!
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He may have the social part down, but where’s the spirit?
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Long pants are a must to brave the autumn chill.
Represent Cal with this trendy 2009 Circle K tee.
Layer up! Campgrounds can get chilly at night.
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Fall Training Conference 2009
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Hey guys! With the start of October comes the beginning of the dreaded midterm season. For many of you, this is a horrible tradition while for others, this is a first-time experience. Regardless of whether you’re a first or fourth year, I hope that you are all making it through your exams, papers, and projects. We’ve completed our first full month of the Fall Circle K Semester, and I know a lot of you are beginning to get an idea of what Circle K is all about. You’ve experienced service firsthand as you attended various projects throughout the month, and you’ve witnessed the making of new friendships at the exciting socials that took you to places like the Big C and San Francisco. But what about leadership? As you become more accustomed to the activities that Circle K has to offer, don’t be afraid to take up a leadership role in this incredible organization. Join committees. They are great ways to see how this club functions on a more detailed level. Itching for a specific service project that hasn’t happened yet? Chair it yourself. Our Project Coordinator, DARRELL HAWKINS, will be more than willing to help you out. And of course there’s the upcoming Fall Training Conference at Sonora County from November 6-8. That weekend will be jam-packed with
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Matt Tadros spirit and social chair
workshops that will teach you useful skills. Do large crowds scare you? Don’t worry, there’s a public speaking workshop there to help cure you of your fear. Interested in becoming a board member? Then why not attend the workshop on running for Circle K office? And for those of you who have that boy or girl you want to impress, there’s a ballroom dancing and hip-hop workshop
to give you those smooth moves on the dance floor. As you can see, there are a multitude of ways for you to hone your leadership skills, and you should try to take advantage of as many as you can. I hope that you continue to explore all the options that Circle K has to offer because – trust me – you’ve only scratched the surface!
All Hands on Deck for
New Member Orientation By IRIS HSU /
M.D.&E. CHAIR
A new semester welcomes new faces to Circle K, and many of them were part of the large turnout at this fall semester’s New Member Orientation. Members were given a brief introduction and a background presentation by our very own board on Circle K’s history, the club’s District initiatives, and the benefits of joining one of the largest student groups at UC Berkeley. After a quick game of Jeopardy to test the members’ newly acquired knowledge, the group split up into four teams for a scavenger hunt across campus. Although all four teams had creative photos and earned a close number of total points, the team of FLORENCE LEE, AIRI TAKASHIMA, ANGELO RICARTE, LILY OKAMURO, SHIVANI KAPUR, KYLE TSE, KEIKO TANAKA, and JEAN YANG garnered the most points. Congratulations!
The winners of the scavenger hunt show their Circle K spirit by spelling out “CKI.”
This scavenger hunt team poses in front of Ludwig’s Fountain on Upper Sproul.
Members scramble to form ships during a game of All Hands on Deck.
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A Message From
LEADERSHIP/DISTRICT Nina Yang FTC CHAIR
Fall Training Conference (FTC) – It’s the biggest event you’ve been looking forward to all semester! You go into the woods, separated from all the things that could possibly distract you: Facebook, Twitter, cell phones, and laptops. FTC is a great experience that will allow you to bond with other Circle K’ers. When you arrive on Friday, District board and District committee members will be there to greet you and hand you a FTC packet containing your program, souvenirs, and other important items. That night, you will enjoy the great outdoors, stargazing with other Circle K’ers and, if you’re brave enough, joining in campfire ghost stories. Be sure to get plenty of rest that night, though; Saturday is going to be full with activities. On Saturday, you will mainly be preoccupied with workshops. These informative classes are both fun and educational. If you’re a new member, you may want to learn more about Circle K, or you may want to gain some leadership training. Either way, all the resources at FTC are at your disposal. During lunch, you’ll be trying something new. Sure, we all love to bond within our own clubs, but we should meet other people, too. So during lunch, you’ll be sitting with random people, which will prove to be both a fun and interesting experience. Saturday night is campfire skits night. You will get to see a selection of beautiful skits that every school has worked on for hours. I expect that you’ll see some dancing and some singing by all the Circle K’ers because that’s what we do. After the skits, there will be a dance. For those who don’t want to, there will be alternative activities as well, like movie and games. No one has to feel left out! Sunday is all about goodbyes. Saying goodbye to everyone is going to be hard, but guess what? You can see them again at DCON – District Convention – and at other District events! All weekend long, you will be amazed at all the screaming and cheering Circle K’ers can do. FTC is basically a cheer fest. Join me at Sonora and have fun!
CRAZY KOMPETITION FOR KIDS 2009
Mighty Morphin’ Flower Arrangers
Blue Barracudas Succulent Sea Cucumbers Tri-Creeps
Indian Camp @ Tilden Park CKI NORTH 11
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FEATURES RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Yummy Honey Walnut Shrimp Whenever I find myself in a Chinese restaurant, I always eagerly search for my favorite dish: shrimp with glazed walnuts! After craving it during a Chinese food dry spell, I finally managed to hunt a recipe down to try out for myself. What I found was a delicious dish that tasted just like the one I had been eating at the restaurants. If you’re a fan of shrimp (or even if you aren’t), this is one recipe you have to try!
Ingredients
• 1 cup water • 2/3 cup white sugar • ½ cup walnuts • 4 egg whites
• 2/3 cup mochiko (glutinous rice flour) • ¼ cup mayonnaise • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined • 2 tablespoons (tbsp) honey • 1 tbsp canned sweetened condensed milk • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Directions
1. Stir the water and sugar together in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and add the walnuts. Boil for two minutes. 2. Drain and place walnuts on a cookie sheet to dry. 3. Whip egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. 4. Stir in the mochiko until it has a pasty
s m l i F r o r r o Classic H FUN FACTS
• Psycho (1960) was the first American film to show a toilet being flushed on screen. The writer specifically changed the script to include a shot of a flushing toilet. (He claimed it added realism to the film!) • The alien’s face from Alien (1979) was made from a cast of a real human skull. This is why the alien is never filmed facing the camera. The body of the alien was made from Plasticine and Rolls Royce parts. • The Shining (1980) was Danny Lloyd’s
By VINCENT LIM
FEATURES EDITOR
consistency. 5. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. 6. Dip shrimp into the mochiko batter and then fry in the hot oil until golden brown (about five minutes). 7. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. 8. In a medium serving bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk. 9. Add shrimp. Toss to coat with the sauce. 10. Sprinkle the candied walnuts on top and serve!
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GOT A QUESTION? Send an email to VINCENT at thats.oneforthebooks@gmail.com.
Just in time for Halloween! Here are some fun facts about some of the most beloved horror classics of all time. By KATHERINE MOORE / FEATURES EDITOR
first acting job. Since he was only five years old at the time, the director, Stanley Kubrick, told Lloyd he was in a drama – not a horror film. In fact, Lloyd did not realize The Shining was a horror until he was shown an edited version of the film at age 13. • Halloween (1978) was filmed in Southern California during the spring, so the crew had to buy paper leaves, paint them fall colors, and scatter them all around the set. Since the film crew only had a budget
of $320,000, the fake leaves had to be collected and re-scattered for every new scene. • Because The Evil Dead (1981) is infamous for its gore, it is banned in Germany to this very day. In the film, Karo syrup, non-dairy creamer, and red dye were used to make the blood. At one point during filming, Bruce Campbell’s shirt became so saturated with fake blood that the “blood” solidified and the shirt shattered when he tried to put it on for a new scene!
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you said what?! I think KENNETH looks like a super cute kitty cat. Bahahaha.
My boyfriend is a famous Korean singer, but I can’t reveal who he is or else I’ll be hated by his fans. They’re scary.
Got a secret to tell?
Find the SECRET BOX at the next general meeting!
I have a crush on the Golden Gate Lieutenant Governer. She’s so cute! Shh. Don’t tell her boyfriend. I stole a Reese peanut [butter] cup from my roommate.
I think DARRELL has such a cute butt!!! :x
I absolutely loved MINJI’s committee announcement totally surprising & very funny :) SOOYUN - after watching your video, I just fell in love with you more. IRIS is so hot! I’d date her [for] life! <3
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Forgive me father, for I have sinned. It has been six months since my last confession. I have reason to believe I may have killed someone last night. I was at the park, playing basketball, when a couple of guys, they were up to no good, started making trouble in my neighborhood. I got in one little fight, had my mom got scared, and said, “You’re moving with your uncle and auntie in [a town called] Bel-Air.” Comic by VINCENT LIM Illustrations by SOOYUN CHOI
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Holding his caricature after October 6’s general meeting, BRIAN HUANG looked perplexed. I walked up to him and sent him my congratulations. He smiled and chuckled nervously. Did I really make him that uncomfortable? “Thanks,” he said hesitantly. A pause. “Er, I didn’t know you could get Member of the Week and Member of the Month…” All I could do was laugh at his surprise. I assured him that it was indeed possible – albeit a bit difficult – to hold both titles in the same month. Though September is only Brian’s first month with Circle K, he has already proven to be quite the member, fulfilling all three tenets of the club by the second general meeting of the semester. So how did he do it, exactly? Well, wonder no more. Here’s all the information you could ever want to know about September’s Member of the Month!
NAME Brian Huang YEAR Second MAJOR Economics ile + Rebuilding SERVICE Solano Stroll + GRIP Workday + Swim-A-M Together: ABE = 25 hours Town Social + FELLOWSHIP Big C Hike & La Vals Social + Night on the Family Social ngs San Francisco Social + Newsletter Social + Red Herri Spirit and Social LEADERSHIP Projects, Newsletter, Public Relations, Committee Meetings + New Member Orientation are so many difFAVORITE THING ABOUT CIRCLE K SO FAR? “There pick and choose ferent service projects each week, and we’re free to friendly and welwhich ones we want to attend. Plus, everyone is so talk.” coming; there’s never really any awkward small about a balance SERVICE, LEADERSHIP, OR FELLOWSHIP? “It’s all s. They all come among the three. You can’t have one without the other together to make the perfect Circle...K!” .. if we’re getting FAVORITE SERVICE PROJECT “Anything hands-on. down and dirty, then I’m up for it.”
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