THE CRIMSON CHRONICLE 1521 N. highland, hollywood, ca 90028 volume x issue vii june 2013
In The Heights wins big
Class of 2013 College Choice
NEW BELL SCHEDULE
Meet The Crimson Chronicle Staff Vanessa Garcia SAS, 11th grade
Editor-in-Chief One of my worst experiences in journalism was when all of my pages went missing and we were on deadline and I had to start all over again, and on top of that, I still needed to train the other editors and write about five stories. It was horrible and very stressful. One of my best experiences in journalism was being editor and trying new things and meeting everyone and getting to know a different side to them. I love the staff and I know sometimes I can be harsh or too ugh... but deep down I care so much about them and I wish all of them the best of luck!
OP/ED Editor
Jacqueline Portillo SAS, 12th grade My best experience will forever be the first day I got to report for a football game with my best friend, Kimberly Soto. I am trying to be a news anchor when I’m older, so I got to experience my future career in high school with one of my friends which made it even more fun. My worst experience was when I had to stay after Adviser school or on Saturdays to finKaren Cusolito ish a layout.
Entertainment Editor Kimberly Soto PAM, 12th grade
William San Nicolas SAS, 12th grade The first paper we published when I was co-editor in chief was very special to me despite all the errors. Also, getting snacks and cheeseburgers on deadlines was nice too. In my junior year, one of my friends in journalism was editing the news page and was pretty much done, so I combed over the page for errors, but when I adjusted the screen the power plug came out and the computer just broke. We couldn’t turn it on, so she had to redo the whole page and I had to give the bad news to her. It was really awkward.
Editor-in-Chief
The best thing about journalism was being able to go to concerts and events for free and having the opportunity to express myself freely. My worst experience was having to stay after school till seven because I had to finish the layouts.
“This is a student-run newspaper, I’m here to ensure no one gets hurt in the process”
copy Editor
Holly San Nicolas SAS, 11th grade My best moment was getting a kiss from Lambchop from Lambchop’s Sing Along. I loved that show as a young’un. My worst experience was being cussed out and called a Nazi during an interview for being in JROTC uniform.
John Sacopla News Editor SAS, 12th grade My best experience in journalism was knowing that your stories get to be read by the entire school and also laying out pages that people will see and enjoy. My worst experience was probably having to stay in the weekends and after school because I have so much other work from my other classes that I have trouble trying to balance my time. That’s why I want to start working as soon as I can on the next issue. ON THE COVER: GIGI VEGA AND DAESHA A HORN DURING THURSDAY NIGHT THEATER PHOTO CREDIT: JOSE LUIS VALCARCEL
Our Best and Worst Experience in Journalism Chronicle Reporters
Joanna Bautista SAS, 12th grade
The best experience was making new friends and my worst experience was having to rush writing stories that were so close to deadline.
Cristal Gonzalez PAM, 11th grade
My best experience was meeting Holly and everyone from here. My worst experience is freaking out about the deadline.
Jeneffer Acuna SAS, 12th grade.
The best experience was getting to work with everyone and finding out something new that I might want to try as a career path. My worst experience was talking to other people that I didn’t know and being on deadline when I was too lazy to work and I had to do everything last minute.
Kimberly Cardenas PAM, 11th grade
My best experience would be going out and interviewing people, because I don’t really like having to write the stories. Like Man on the Street is something I enjoyed doing because it’s easy. My worst experience is having a lot of stories all at the same time and having to write them all before the deadline.
My worst experience was receiving harsh backlash from a student who I apparently quoted wrong. He told all my friends that I had quoted him wrong, but then he realized it was actually right and it didn’t affect him in any negative way. My best experience was being able to meet celebrities at the GLAAD Awards, because I was reporting for The Crimson Chronicle at Hollywood High.
Kimberly Lopez PAM, 11th grade
My best experience was meeting new people. My worst experience was getting picked on by John everyday.
Desarae Zendejas PAM, 11th grade
Victor Rodriguez SAS, 11th grade
My best experience was talking to new people and my worst experience is when I wrote a story and took my precious time perfecting it and it didn’t get published.
Elliott Gatica SAS, 12th grade
My best experience in journalism would have to be the ability to scare people by telling them that I have the ability to manipulate the words in press to embarrass them. (I was bluffing). My worst experiences in journalism were being pestered to meet my deadlines and interviewing people right out of the blue despite the number of interviews that I had to fulfill.
My best experience would have to be interviewing people for style profile. It made me realize how much I love fashion and being a reporter. I got to meet new students I would have never met if it wasn’t for them being themselves and having a unique style. My worst experience must be not having my stories published on the website. Like, golly, that was annoying.
Amber Cordero SAS, 11th grade
Sheiks get a taste of politics
Selected students earn a trip to Boys/Girls State HOLLY SAN NICOLAS COPY EDITOR
The 77th Boys State and the 75th Girls State seminars are set to take place from July 19 to July 26. The delegates for Boys State are SAS juniors Alex Jang, Jose Cruz, Victor Rodriguez, MET junior Philippe Agnimol, and TCA junior Eraldo Crisanto, and the Girls State delegate is PAM junior Marina Sangit. Holly San Nicolas, SAS, is the First Alternate, and Juana Blatazar, also in SAS, is the Second Alternate. This special program, sponsored by the American Legion, teaches young people to be better speakers, how to work in groups, and gives them a one of a kind experience in working in a faux government setting.
BACK FROM LEFT: JOSE CRUZ, PHILIPPE AGNIMOL, ERALDO CRISANTO FRONT FROM LEFT: ALEX JANG, HOLLY SAN NICOLAS, JUANA BALTAZAR (NOT FEATURED: MARINA SANGIT AND VICTOR RODRIGUEZ)
important figures who could potentially inspire them to further pursue a career in the United States government. Overall, it is a grand event that should not be taken lightly. A prestigious branch of the American Legion, these seminars have been taking place since 1935 for Boys State, and 1937 for Girls State. “We have great representation for the boys and girls this year. They’re all wellrounded individuals. They’ll represent Hollywood well,” said Grijalva. These delegates will have the luck of being able to carry on an important tradition that will hopefully present them with different ideas as to what they may want to do for a career.
Some of the activities they will have the chance to experience include legislative sessions, law enforcement presentations, assemblies,
and other recreational programs. The delegates will have several opportunities to meet and speak with past alumni as well as other
judges Kenny Ortega, John Bowab, Nancy Dussalt, Karen Morrow, and Cathy Rigby to win a Jerry Herman Award. “It was an amazing feeling being able to know that we won the Best Musical Award,” said PAM senior Devon Yaffe, who played the father who desperately wants his daughter to succeed at Stanford University.
Twenty two schools participated in the awards show. Hamilton High School performed Once Upon A Mattress, Notre Dame Academy performed Legally Blonde, Taft High School performed Grease, and Calabasas High performed West Side Story. For the Sheik cast, they had to go from their final performance to the show at the
Pantages. “It was really amazing,” said junior Bianca Neal. “It felt really humbling to see everyone enjoying the show,” said junior Roger Neal who played Benny, the male love interest.
The students wrote 15page research papers on the topic of outdoor water conservation. Twenty seven students went to this event and six presented their thesis in front of a panel of judges. Students answered questions from the judges after the presentation.
“The Water District is a place to take students to have an outside world experience,” said James Carmicle, SAS English teacher. “It is an actual corporation. I’m really happy to provide them with the chance of an actual world audience and to leave the high school environment.”
This field trip benefited the students because they had an experience in the professional world. They improved or discovered their speaking, presenting, and thinking skills.
In The Heights wins best musical award DESARAE ZENDEJAS CHRONICLE REPORTER
Hollywood High School was handed the Best Musical Award for In The Heights by the host George Pennacchio. On Sunday May 19 PAM students did a surprise performance with In the Heights at the Pantages Theatre for
Students present ideas to Metropolitan Water District KIMBERLY CARDENAS CHRONICLE REPORTER
AP English Language eleventh graders attended the eighth year of participating in the Junior Defense of Thesis at the Los Angeles Metropolitan Water District on May 22.
New schedule to be implemented VANESSA GARCIA CO-EDITOR IN CHIEF
Classes such as service will no longer be available to students since the district does
predicted it to be,” said Principal Alejandra Sanchez. On most days, students
Under the new bell schedule approved for the 2013-2014 school year, the number of daily class periods will increase from six to seven. Students will spend 50 minutes in a class, homeroom would be eliminated and passing periods will be cut to five minutes. Some The draft schedule that could be used for the next school year 52% percent of teachers voted in favor for the new not want students out of the will go to all periods, makbell schedule. Students will classroom during instrucing it a “regular day”, while be given the opportunity to tional time. on eleven Tuesdays a year, recover missing credits and “I am very happy it passed there will be two types. Type other students will have the because students will be A will have periods from 1-3 chance to take more classes able to graduate on time and and advisory. Each class will that interest them. teachers can stay longer and be 81 minutes and students More electives are being even though change is scary, I will be released at 1:33 in the considered such as Studio think it will work in our favor afternoon while the teachers Art, band,and art history. and won’t be as bad as others have their meetings.
Type B will be class periods 4-7 and same time per class, and only occur three times a year. Wednesdays will be switched back and forth every week. On the first week, students will have classes from 1-3 with advisory and be dismissed at 3:04 pm, while the next week students will have periods from 4-7 and be dismissed at 2:24 pm. “The new schedule is pretty confusing, but I think students will adjust, and I am glad that we will have the opportunity to take more classes and recover missing credits,” said Vada Morales SAS junior.
Field renovation forces out sports teams VANESSA GARCIA CO-EDITOR IN CHIEF
Big changes for Hollywood High are expect to be completed within the next year and a half with a whole new artificial turf field. The project began in mid May closing down the entire field for the entire 2013-2014 school year. As a result, the Los Angeles School District will pay to supply all after-school sports with transportation during the summer and coming school year.
All after, school sports will be greatly affected by the renovations. During the summer and fall semester, the football team, cross country, soccer, and baseball will have to practice either at Poinsettia Park or neighboring schools such as Fairfax High and Le Conte Middle School. “All games will be away including home games. Games such as homecoming will mostly likely be a location that is not far away yet aren’t our rivals,” said Principal Alejandra Sanchez.
Principal Sanchez has worked extensively to put together a coordinated schedule for all sports and plans an effective method to have an evacuation plan in case an earthquake were to strike Southern California. Plans such as using both parking lots or Hawthorne street have been considered. “I’m happy that they are doing something that will benefit all sports, but it’s really sad that I will not be able to play in my own territory my senior year and will not
have the chance others had and will have,” said Jeffrey Puebla SAS junior. Although next year’s seniors will not have the opportunity to play in Sheik territory, many look forward for the changes and benefits it will create for others. “Hollywood High has to work with what they’ve got and although it is very exciting to see the changes it will make it is a lot of work and cooperation from everyone to make best of the situation,” said Principal Sanchez.
athletes of the year Ronald Clayton SAS 12th grade
Rebekka Grammenos SAS 12th grade
INTERVIEWS BY JOANNA BAUTISTA CHRONICLE REPORTER
1. CC: How does it feel being athlete of the year? RC: It feels great its been a loooong four years of hard work. 2. CC: What sports did you play in high school? RC: I only played football and track and played two years for both. 3. CC: What has been your best memory playing for Hollywood? RC: I’ll have to say it was going back to Torres where my injury occurred and single
1. CC:How does it feel being athlete of the year? RG: I’m so honored. It’s so exciting! I can’t believe it, it’s so awesome! 2. CC: What sports did you play in high school? RG: I played volleyball first semester and swam my second semester. But I’ve been swimming for four years. 3. CC: What has been your best memory playing for Hollywood? RG: One of the best memories was actu-
handedly bringing my team back to win the game. 4. CC: What do you do in your spare time besides sports? RC: All I do is sports. I also mime for church, I love doing that. I just work on doing better in everything. 5. CC: Do you plan on continuing sports in college? RC: Yes, I plan on going all the way (which is the NFL) if God lets me. I’m going to Pasadena Community College and looking forward to transfer to UCLA or San Diego State.
ally this Tuesday having to do a swim-off in order to get to finals and I had to push myself past what I thought were my limits. 4. CC: What do you do in your spare time besides sports? RG: I study, I do schoolwork, I do volunteer work with my extra curriculars and that’s about it. 5. CC: Do you plan on continuing sports in college? RG: Yes, but I still want to have different experiences in college too. 6. CC: Which college are you going to? RG: I’m going to UC Berkeley.
Runners compete in City Prelims KIMBERLY SOTO ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
Six runners from Hollywood’s team competed in City Prelims on May 16 after doing well in the Central League Finals. Unfortunately,the six didn't do as expected, crushing their chances to compete in the championship. “Everyone did their
best, but sadly they did not make it to the next round,” said senior, Karla Hernandez. Those students were Dulce Mandujano in the high jump event, Karyos Tyus in the high jump event, Jackai Hernandez in the pole vault event, Andrew Vargas in the pole vault event, Ronald Clayton in
the 100 meter dash, Alfredo Robles in the 2 mile event and Karla Hernandez in the 2 mile event. Although the team was not able to move on, they did do very well in the central league finals on May 9 at Belmont High School, coming in third place overall. Both the boys varsity
and girls varsity team won numerous events advancing them to city prelims. Frosoph boys placed in third while girls placed last. Sophomore Issael Castro did exceptionally well, winning first place gold medals in both the 800 meter event and mile run. It was the last meet of the year for all five
schools including Bernstein, Belmont, Miguel Contreras LC and Robert F. Kennedy High School. Bernstein High School placed first. “My four years have been a joy ride and it sadly has to come to an end. These have been best years of my life,” said Karla Hernandez.
Vanessa Escobar
College choices CSU
Cal Poly Pomona Jason Alvarado Tara Aultman Franklin Ayala Ingrid Barrera Joanna Bautista Michelle Becerra Mindajha Carter Rony Castillo Byrone De La Paz Vanessa Escobar Ivania Fictoria Joel Fuentes Haley Gonzalez Paola Giron Montserrat Gurrola Estefani Luna
Aurelio Martinez Melody Martinez Shyla McCall Indah Nur Claudia Melissa Paz Jacqueline Portillo Nayely Ramirez Andrea Renteria Alfredo Robles Te’Aven Roque Abigail Tapia Anna Tigranyan Jessica Trujillo Jose Valcarcel Jessie Vasquez Nelson Vasquez
Hope Guzman Karla Hernandez Luisa Iturbide Tiffany Sulcer Jimmy Alvarado Michael Ayoub Mario J. Baires Kimberly Coguox Andres Diaz Johnny Escalante Genesis Gomez Giovanni Granados Nery Granados Natalie Hernandez
CSU FULLERTON
CSU DOMINGUEZ HILLS
CSU Long Beach
CSU Monterey Bay
Jorge Villela Cecilia Flores Tiffany Martinez Sonia Mejia
Elliott Gatica Gilberto Rosas
Stephanie Morales
Karryn Hudson
Out of State Hamilton College (New York) Alexandra Rosella
New York University PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY Edmundo Rea Shaunai Wilkinson
Emerson Joma San Diego State Kimberly Luna University Armando Medina Christopher Martinez Ericka Habana Andres Ortiz Laura Mendoza Pratnya Moniaga Jonathan Renoj Peter Safar Sharon Santos
Savannah Duplissea
University of Oregon Erick Villar
Philander-Smith College Taylor Shackelford
Art School Art Institute of California Jonathan Tremblay
Academy of Art University Ike Cabading Dayon
American Music & Dramatic Academy Abigail DeMauri
Montreal Conservation for the Arts Nicolai Dorian
of the Class of 2013
Community Colleges
UC
NOTE: Due to undecisiveness of students and lack of cooperation during the survey process, some students may not have been recorded for their colleges, therefore it is not a full census of the senior class. We apologize if any classes/ SLC is underrepresented
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE Francisco Abarca Kevin Ayala Ruxandra Badilas Lilliana Bernal Maria Bondarev Rafaela Cervantes Heidi Chay Karina Adriana Cruz Sergio Cuadra Samuel Escobar Valeria Franco Ronny Galindo Miguel Gallegos
David Gomez Dulce Gutierrez Israel Gutierrez Jovanna Hernandez Oscar Lopez Jennifer Magana Adrian Manuel David Martinez Georgina Mendez Luis Rivera Brandon Ultreras
Destyni Clark Ronald Clayton Edwin Chajon Jennifer Guido Monique Maldonado
Eder William Paz Humberto Santiago Kyle Scott Jonathan Tapia
UCLA
Christopher Diaz Rudy Gomez Susana Hernandez Sandy Jimenez Steve Jaramillo Eugenio Salas Aissatou Thiombane Giovanna Vega
UC BERKELEY Ibiyemi Familoni Rebekka Grammenos Diana Lopez Jose Rempola
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE UC SANTA CRUZ Margaret Giron Ronnie Munoz Devon Yaffe
LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE Daniel Boror Anderson Lemus Monica Mkhitaryan
Noreen Ostroin William San Nicolas Sima Stepanyan
UC IRVINE
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Alejandra Gomez Joanna Ivansilla Vujin Jung
Magali Lagunas Miczeela Ordones Armonn Scott
EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE Kaysy Bonilla Natalie Deras Elliot Jimenez
PIERCE COLLEGE Jeneffer Acuna Isabel Chavez Heidy Chay
Miguel Larios Krista Lubiano Zaimor Mercado Valerie Orozco
UC SAN DIEGO
Krystyne Bianca Khan
CERRITOS COLLEGE Fernanda Hernandez
Arnold Ahn Cindy Barron Samee Shahjahan
UC DAVIS
David Khudaverdyan
UC SANTA BARBARA Mario E. Baires John Sacopla
Paul Chun
ARMY
Cassandra Godinez Narda Martinez Kevin Robbins
VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
UC RIVERSIDE
Eeona Coore Patrick Cruz Joseph Harley Davis
Private
Mt. Saint Mary’s College Menlo College Ariadna Angulo Perla Cortez Katherine Gonzalez Erika Zazueta
Andres Martinez Jr.
Columbia Film School Octavian Miko
Man on the street
Senior edition
“What is your most memorable moment at Hollywood High?” “My most memorable moment in high school was going to the football games with my friends.” - Carmen Ochoa, 12th grade, TCA
“My most memorable moment in high school was prom night, Monte Carlo. It was the best theme Hollywood High thought of and the venue was perfect. Everything about that night was amazing.” - Tiffany Amber Jimenez, 12th grade, PAM “My most memorable moment was when I scored my first touchdown “My most memorable moment was at the during my senior year, after playing in school fair when I dressed up for the cafe.” the football team for four years. It was - Nelson Vasquez, 12th Grade, HNAS a home game that we won against Maya Angelou High School. The score was 55-6.” - Luis “Yeti” Rivera, 12th Grade, SAS
STAFF EDITORIAL
Sheiks must adapt to unusual schedule The new seven period schedule will prove to be a little confusing in concept and execution for students, especially sophomores and juniors who are used to the old system. One major change will be the removal of advisory. For freshmen, this change may be quite difficult, since it has proven to be an excellent bridging environment for the transition from the junior high to high school mentality. Juniors and sophomores who are used to having advisory may endure a loss that would be more personal. Advisories have developed into close knit communities since the students all stay in the
same class for every year. In this system they have something regular
“Juniors and sophomores who are used to having advisory may endure a loss that would be more personal.’ to center themselves in when changes happen and new things and challenges enter their lives. By changing it up, the students stand to lose that sense of regularity. Perhaps the most irksome challenges
faced by some students, especially the advanced ones, would be the inability to leave school early after four classes. Rather than enjoy the free time some students have been working toward, they must take electives that they did not plan for. There will always be a series of hiccups in any serious change to the lives of students and staff in a high school, but over the years the Sheiks have proven themselves ready to face change and adapt to any challenge. In a year, the troubles that may be incurred could very well devolve into little more than a conversation starter.
Something for everybody in Hollywood
Vanessa Garcia Co-Editor In-Chief
Hollywood High is cultivated with many personalities: it has its performers, dancers, nerds, rockers, guitar-
ists, models, and film makers. The community around Hollywood High fulfills students’ desires to dream big, and it has a little bit of everything for everyone. Students are able to walk across the Walk of Fame every single day. People around the globe wish to be there and see the famous landmarks, the Walk of Fame, the Chinese Theater and the
Pantages Theater and for students it is just around the corner. The “nerds” have a library right across the street from them, newsstands, book stores, and all types of tutoring programs around them. The musicians have the Guitar Center, Amoeba Records, and the LA Recording studio at their fingertips. Fashionistas have Hollywood & Highland
Cell phones belong in schoolespecially in the 21st century!
William SAN Nicolas Co-Editor In-Chief
As a student subject to the rules of this school, I have found many regulations and policies to be quite helpful. Coupled with expectations of success, and working beyond what is asked for in the classroom, the standards here are something worth aspiring to. The problem is that some of the rules have been outgrown not just by general society, colleges, and many volunteering agencies, but in the classroom as well. The unsung hero of the school, the cellphone, is responsible
for several positive contributions to the average students’ success, including my own. My phone use extends past personal safety, it improves my ability to succeed during school hours as well. I have used it to contact my friends for updates on group activities when I or one of them fell ill and stayed home, kept it handy in case my friends and I were separated on a field trip, and I have witnessed several instances where teachers requested students to whip out their smart phones to look up facts or to participate in classroom activities. Colleges do not play by the rules and make it easier for students to access them. Crazy people do not play by the rules and stay away from us just because we were at school that day. Diseases and accidents do not care whether or not I get
my school work done. Teachers with new ideas that incorporate technology from the 21st century should not need to keep their brilliance on the down low. Cell phones are too useful to be so callously abandoned by the district. It is true that they can be a distraction and have potential for malicious misuse, but so can sharpened pencils, paper, rulers, staplers and books. These items and cell phones all can cause mischief in their own way, but tell me this, which item is the only one that can get help when a nutcase attacks people with the pencil, sends threats and vulgarities via paper airplanes, bludgeons innocents with a large textbook and staples the unwary to one another with the stapler? Cell phones would look pretty good at that point.
mall right across the street where they can explore the different brands. Film makers have the LA Film school where they can see their dream everyday as they walk by the Nokia Theater hoping that one day they will be sitting their as their film is nominated for an Oscar. The hikers are able to walk up and see the sign for themselves,
not to mention the observatory that draws tourists from all over the world. Hollywood gives so many opportunities other schools do not have. Hollywood High School is filled with all types of food to please every different taste. The diversity around Hollywood High is often taken for granted, when it should be appreciated.
Crimson Chronicle Staff
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In the Heights reaches for the sky
Talented ensemble cast ends the school year on a high note DESARAE ZENDEJAS CHRONICLE REPORTER
Hollywood High School is the first high school in America to get the Broadway rights for In The Heights. The Tony-Award winning play is all about family, chasing your dreams, and finding where you truly belong. Opening night took place on May 10 and ran through May 19. Those who missed out, missed seeing a show that won Best High School Musical. It was the final performance for many graduating seniors and the last time they would step across the school auditorium. It was the ride of their lifetime, and now it’s time to move on to bigger and better things with the skills they have learned and the abilities they have fine tuned. Abby DeMauri, PAM senior, played Nina, a Stanford dropout
BOOK REVIEW
who after four months goes home to confront her parents to tell them the news. On the way she starts to fall in love with Benny, a trusted employee of her father’s limousine service, played by PAM junior, Roger Neal. Meanwhile, Usnavi, played by PAM senior Jordan Mantor, figures out what to do with his life and how to get the love of his life Vanessa, played by PAM junior Ayla Stackhouse. Both Nyallah Noah and Kelly Taylor gave a shining performance as Abuela Claudia. Comic relief was provided by the hairdressers, who were played by , Olivia Johnson, and Anna Chavez. The play was directed by rePHOTO: DESERAE ZENDEJAS tired English and drama teacher Paul Itkin. Stormy Sacks was the The three hairdressers from left; Ayla Stackhouse, Olivia Johnson, musical director, Lisa Goldschein and Anna Chavez fix Nina’s (Abby DeMauri) hair. was the choreographer and Katherine Morrison was in charge of the production design.
Lucy: not your average ape KIMBERLY LOPEZ CHRONICLE REPORTER
If you’re the type of reader who finds the scientific aspects of Michael Crichton’s works to be interesting, then this book may just be the next best thing. Lucy is a thriller/drama book written by Laurence Gonzales about the title character, who struggles to fit in modern society. Lucy is half human and half ape. She looks human, but has the genes and heightened senses of a Bonobo ape. Up until the age of 14, she lived in the deep Congo until their camp was attacked by a guerilla group. Primatologist Jenny Lowe found Lucy alone and a search was conducted for any relatives where Lucy could take
refuge. After none were found, Jenny decided she would care for Lucy as she was the only person besides her father to actually come in contact with. After arriving in town, Lucy has to get used to urban noise, wearing clothes, and eating food “full of chemicals.” She must also earn the trust of everyone who fears her and her abnormality. Although intriguing, this book is not particularly a page turner. The beginning offered a lot of insight, but as the book progressed towards the middle, Gonzales seemed to rush through scenes that could have made the book ten times better. Nevertheless, it is a good book overall.
Escape the Fate fans anything but ungrateful JENEFFER ACUNA CHRONICLE REPORTER
The boys of Sin City are back! After two years, Escape The Fate brings out their fourth studio album, "Ungrateful." This album is heavier than their previous album "Escape The Fate." The new sound makes the band sound more mature and their lyrics are much more powerful. Of course, as this band did lose many fans since they got a new vocalist in 2008, This album will gain them back and the fans will give them the respect they deserve. Their single "Ungrateful" premiered along
with a new video on March 7 which left fans speechless. The video is a warning about how bullying and violence can end lives and how people should end the cycle. This album is powerful and it comes with a great message behind the majority of the songs and personally, this band has inspired me ever since I was 13. I recommend this album to those who have not listened to this band, those who have stopped listening to them , and those who need something new to listen to this summer. Check out "Ungrateful!"
Summer 2013 Movies May 24
“The Hangover: Part III” “Epic” “Fast and Furious 6”
June 7 “The Internship” “The Purge”
June 14 “The Bling Ring” “This Is the End” “Man Of Steel”
June 21 “Monsters University” “World War Z”
June 26 “The Wolverine”
July 12 “Despicable Me 2” “Pacific Rim”
August 9 “Disney’s Planes” “Lovelace” “Blood” August 16 “Kick Ass 2”
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Summer Concerts Escape The Fate
June 1
The Glasshouse
$20
Grace Potter June 7 The Fox Theater $27.50 - $45 Alkaline Trio June 11 House of Blues Sunset $24.50 Cody Simpson June 14 Club Nokia $39.50 - $49.50 Pitbull and Ke$ha June 18 Hollywood Bowl $ 56 - $ 865 Vans Warped Tour June 20 – 21 Pomona Fairplex $35 Vans Warped Tour June 23 Seaside Park Ventura $35 Beyonce July 1 Staples Center $45 - $260 Say Anything July 12 House of Blues Sunset $20 Bruno Mars July 27 – 28 Staples Center $39.50 - $129.50 System of a Down July 29 Hollywood Bowl $107 Hollywood Undead July 31 House of Blues Sunset Strip $26
STAFF PICKS
Great Music
FOR THE SUMMER
1. “Morning Glory” 2. “When I’m Gone” 3. “O.G. Loko” 4. “Eastern Jam” 5. “Your Body”
6. “Young and Beautiful” 7. “A little party never killed no one” 8. “California Love” 9. “Live while we're still young” 10. “I love it” 11. “Really Don’t Care” 12. “Still Into You” 13. “The Rock Show” 14. “Bennie and the Jets” 15. “Real Slim Shady” 16. “Your Voice” 17. “Just What I Am” 18. “Get Lucky” 19. “When Did Your Heart Go Missing” 20. “Power Trip”
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Earning The Green: Summer Job Tips Victor Rodriguez Chronicle Reporter
PRESENTING YOURSELF TO POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS Job hunting is work, and as a teen you will need to dress appropriately and be open to communicate with the interviewer very well during the interview to ultimately land the job. Although Los Angeles is a casual town, teens should never appear for a job interview dressed too casually. A first impression is often a lasting one, so it is helpful to dress to impress. PREPARING FOR YOUR INTERVIEW It is a good idea to prep for an interview by practicing with a friend or parent. You might want to plan ahead by rehearsing and answering the types of questions an employer may ask. Be willing to fill out as many job applications to land a job. It would be a good idea to have your social security number ready and a resume. WHAT IF YOU HAVE NO JOB EXPERIENCE? It’s fine if you have no work experience. Instead, you can create a resume listing your interests and activities, which will give employers a sense of your skills and background. You might want to get familiar with the places to which you are applying for. Do your research. BE PERSISTENT Following up is really important! When the employer observes you and stops several times to look at your application, they are more likely taking you seriously. You might want to remember to be warm, gracious, and
respectful in their decision. A “not today,” doesn’t necessarily mean a “no” tomorrow.
BE FLEXIBLE In the beginning, you will need to be flexible about when you are willing to work; for the most part do not ask to start on complicated schedule. You need to be able to work; don't make it hard for the employers to fix your schedule. Remember, there are other people who want a job. JOB IDEAS FOR TEENS You will want to consider applying to local retail stores, grocery stores, movie theaters, and theme parks near your home. If you live in a safe neighborhood you can also create your own landscaping, delivery, babysitting, tutoring, lifeguard and dog walking businesses. Where there is a will, there is a way! You can consider printing flyers or business cards and distributing them among your neighbors as well as asking people if they know if they could use help in their businesses or around their home.
CARTOON BY: AMBER CORDERO COMIC BY: WILLIAM SAN NICOLAS