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VOLUME VIII, ISSUE III FEBRUARY 2011

Sandoval resigns and the rest of the football staff follow KEVIN CALENZANI SPORTS EDITOR Another chapter closes for the Hollywood High football team with the unanticipated resignation of the football coach and staff. The arrival of Head Coach Ceasar Sandoval in the 20072008 season opened up many doors for the Sheiks. His arrival brought success to Hollywood, accomplishing a 6-0 record, a feat never reached at Hollywood in recent times. It was also their first playoff appearance in more than 10 years. The successful coaching staff, however, unexpectedly resigned during the winter break, according to Marco Tolj, assistant principal in charge of athletics. The team celebrated the close of their season with a banquet at Knotts Berry Farm on Dec. 19, 2010. “It was a loving atmosphere

until we heard the news. The rest of our time was spent with our heads down,” said defensive-end Richard Gonzales, a senior. There, athletes, students, and families were informed of the resignation of all 10 coaches, including Head Coach Sandoval. “I didn’t feel I was being supported by the administration anymore,” said Sandoval. Athletes, students, parents, and administrators all admired the coaching staff that led the Sheiks for three consecutive seasons. “He was a great coach, and good friend,” said varsity tightend Luis Matute, a senior.

When asked if he had plans to return, Sandoval said a lot of things would have to change for him to come back.

Despite the abrupt departure, questions are still in the air as to the reason for Sandoval’s resignation. “It’s not easy to do what I did there, for them [the administration] to treat me the way they did, is unacceptable,” said Sandoval. Sources claim that players were being allowed to play

without proper clearance, and that alone is enough grounds for dismissal, according to administrators.

PHOTO CREDIT: JANE CHO However, Athletic Director Raul Grijalva said that at the beginning of the season, “As far as we know everyone was cleared properly.” Adding to the drama, the $30,000 varsity jersey-set purchased last season by the school has disappeared. “The football jerseys have

been missing since we got back from break,” said Tolj. Players have been threatened with denied participation in the graduation ceremony at the Hollywood Bowl if the jerseys are not returned, according to Tolj. The school “has the right” to do that, he said. Administrators have met with players, where, according to varsity defensive tackle Nahuel Echeverria, a senior, they were told “we don’t need names, we just need jerseys.” According to Grijalva, jerseys are being returned and students have been asked to do so as soon as posible. New football coaches Kevin Keller and Jim McElroy of Washington High have been hired, as of last week. McElroy will also be the new head coach for the Sheik track and field team.

Survival of the Largest

Will your Small Learning Community exist next year? SAS 532 Students

PAM 345 Students

MET 302 Students

HNAS 258 Students

SJ/TCA 236 Students

ANA BARRON FEATURES EDITOR Small Learning Communities, or SLCs, are a crucial part of Hollywood High’s student academic achievement. They are intended to lead the student to their interests and facilitate their academic growth. But when is a small learning community too small? Hollywood High belongs to LAUSD’s Local District 4, which has stated that SLCs should contain between 400-500 students. According to Local District officials, Social Justice, Teaching Career Academy, and Health

Nutrition Arts and Sciences SLCs are far below their required student population. Media and Technology is in the border with an estimated number of 302 students. HNAS, TCA, SJA, and MET are considered the only “real SLCs on campus,” said Joseph Mendizza, HNAS lead teacher. The School for Advanced Studies and Performing Arts Magnet are not technically considered to be SLCS, but academies that have their own requirements and application process. Not having enough students makes it difficult to determine student schedules. Up until

now, students have been put into classes that often do not belong to their SLC, also known as “passporting,” which defeats the purpose of having SLCs. “An SLC needs to be a certain size to have purity,” said Mendizza. Students are often turned away from certain electives, because there are not enough students in their corresponding SLC to participate in the class. Tadeo Climaco, assistant principal in charge of the Social Justice and Teaching Career Academy, wants to reach a resolution without having to jeopardize the students’ education. The reconfiguration will

be determined by a committee composed of students, staff, and parents. “We want staff and some student input,” said Climaco. Potential solutions will be discussed on Feb. 11 by the committee. One proposed idea calls for the merging of the “endangered” SLCs into one, with different “strands” to accommodate their academic needs. “Nothing is certain though,” said Climaco. The reconfiguration of the affected SLC will not lay-off any teachers. It will only help increase the number of students and solve the problem with electives, he said.

Teaching Career Academy is one of Hollywood’s oldest SLCs. The students enrolled in this program learn to develop teaching skills for their future profession by tutoring elementary school students. “It would be a shame to see it go,” said Climaco. As of now, nothing is certain. There are only ideas on how to approach the problem but not a consensus. Students should not be heavily affected as their educational needs will be taken into consideration. If any changes are made, they will probably be implemented in the upcoming school year.

index 2 • Op/Ed 6 • Features 4 • News 8 • Entertainment 10 • Sports

Haiti: One year later.

See page 2

Spotlight on Advisory:

Check out Friday Cafe in Mr. Bah’s advisory. See page 5

What’s Your Valentine Potential? See pages 6-7

Moulin Rouge A preview into the spring musical, produced by Hollywood High School’s Performing Arts Magnet. See page 9

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OP/ED

Who Cares About Haiti? AFSANA AFZAL COPY EDITOR

It’s been a year since the catastrophic e a r t h quake in Haiti. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake that killed thousands and left millions severely wounded and homeless has shaken up the world. But after the yearlong dizzying media coverage and clusters of celebrities coming to the poverty-stricken country’s aid, where is Haiti now? Although many world governments, private corporations, and NGOs have raised and donated billions for the country’s 1.3 million displaced persons, not much has improved. The United States government claims to have been of sufficient help in reviving the country’s economy by providing jobs in park construction projects and garments manufacturing companies. Two months after the earthquake, the U.S. also announced it would grant temporary citizenship to Haitians seeking jobs and education. The program, wildly commended at first, has failed to

capture Haitians’ attention due to its high application fee of almost $500. Suspicion around its supposed airtight confidentiality regarding the 100,000 illegal Haitians already in the U.S. also has Haitians hesitant to claim citizenship. After all the help from international organizations, Haitians are still coping day to day with a developing cholera epidemic and the sound of cement blocks falling from the sky. Following the earthquake, with 230,000 dead and 300,000 injured, the country also received 20 to 25 million cubic yards of debris that still cover the streets of Port-au-Prince and nearby cities, according to Uprising Radio. With only 5% of the rubble hav-

ing been removed by the government, the citizens now live under harsher conditions than ever

moval projects has rendered the citizens incapable of moving forward and rebuilding until the

before: inside plastic tarps with little clean water, all the while living and breathing amongst remnants of what once used to be their home. Stepping over the rubble of once-existing dreams and memories might not seem like much to charities like the London-based Oxfam. Their deliberate hesitation in expediting the debris re-

PHOTO CREDIT: CHRIS DEL CID

DON’T ASK DON’T TELL

Gays are now allowed to serve in the military EDMUNDO REA CHRONICLE REPORTER The Senate approved the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Repeal last December. Gays, lesbians, and bisexuals can now finally serve in the military openly. For the United States, this is a positive movement because for many years this issue has been considered touchy subject, especially to those in the military. Many who had previously tried to join the military understood the consequences that would be imposed by disclosing their sexual orientation. A steady number of troops were discharged from the US military for being gay, according to the latest Pentagon statistics. The soldiers who did join the military had a hard time adjusting. Some tend to think that including gays, lesbians, and bisexuals in the military will cause problems. But this fear that every gay man currently serving in the military owns a pink feather boa or an exotic strapless top that is just waiting to burst out of their closet is ridiculous. Per-

haps these people think that all of a sudden gays will be hitting on each other and forcing their feelings onto others. The military will still need some time to make adjust-

ing protection for whoever discloses their sexual orientation. On Jan. 26, while delivering his speech at the State of the Union, Obama touched the topic of how gays were not free to serve the country. “Our troops come from every corner of this country -- they’re black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American. They are Christian and Hindu, Jewish and Muslim. And, yes, we know that some of them are gay. Starting this year, no American will be forbidden from serving the country they love because of who they love. And with that change, I call on all our college campuses to open their doors to our military recruiters and ROTC. It is time to leave behind the divisive battles of the past. It is time to move forward as one nation.” Photo Credit: Google Images This might be a great improvement because ments to organize before this issue will require the entire gays can start signing up. nation’s cooperation and tolerPresident Obama, Defense ance. Perhaps the nation needs Secretary Robert Gates, and time to get used to the idea the Congress will need to clar- that gays, like everyone else, ify that the military is ready just want to serve the country. for such a huge step by ensur-

debris is cleared from the halfdestroyed developments. They claim that even if their work continues on schedule, only less than half will be cleared by October this year, according to the British Broadcasting Corporation Perhaps Oxfam needs further motivation to help a country full

of underprivileged people, 3 million of whom need humanitarian relief to stave off hunger and where only 50% have access to safe drinking water, according to the World Food Programme. Even the ever-so-reliable Hollywood celebrities have pulled back on their monetary support. As their regular TV appearances holding the hands of emaciated children ceased, the media’s interest in Haiti waned and we got back all those cameras and video equipment used to shoot Anderson Cooper holding one recovered child, while the rest of Haiti went back to its plastic tarps and sleeping under the rain. But who’s going to fight for the people who can’t fight for themselves? Not the Haitian government. With the second round of presidential elections up in the air, the country’s politics has been on hold since the disputed primary elections on Nov 28, 2010. With no current political leader to accurately present Haiti’s needs and without a strong government to map out Haiti’s recovery plan, the citizens will have to watch and wait for international relief organizations to further extend their hands of charity, so the broken country may rise on its feet some time in the future.

Crimson Chronicle Staff Editor-in-Chief: BREIGH MONTGOMERY Opinion Editor: Karina Galvan News Editor: maria alcoser Features Editor: anA barroN Entertainment Editor: KARLA SAMAYOA Sports Editor: KEVIN CALENZANI Copy Editor: AFSANA AFZAL Photo Editor: STEPHANIE CHAVEZ

TARA AULTMAN MANUELA CHAVEZ JOE CURIEL VANESSA JARAMILLO ALEJANDRA MANCIA HUGO OSORIO

TAWNY RAMIREZ WOARIA RASHID EDMUNDO REA MONICA RENOJ KAREN SAMAYOA ASIA SANCHEZ

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OP/ED

FEBRUARY 2011

Man on the Street

Sheiks share their worst Valentine experience... The day I was supposed to see my girl I wrecked my bike on my way over there.

I broke up with my boyfriend the day before Valentines Day, so I wouldn’t have to buy him a gift and the next day we got back together.

-Harley Davis, 10th grade

-Katherine Morales, 12th grade

I was planning to go to the movies, but my date picked me up late, forgot the money, and then the car broke down in the middle of the freeway and I had to push the car.

My boyfriend broke up with me the day before Valentines Day and gave me my gift on the day after. I thought the purpose of that was asking for forgiveness, but turns out he didn’t want me back. -Daisy Espino, 9th grade

-Asjia Gomez, 12th grade

Interviewed and Photographed by: Tara Aultman (Chronicle Reporter) and Asia Sanchez (Chronicle Reporter)

What does Valentines Day mean? STEPHANIE CHAVEZ PHOTO EDITOR

The question we should be asking ourselves is, why do we have to be with someone on Valentine’s day? If we’re not, we end up feeling either alone or angry. Some even refer to Valentine’s Day as S.A.D, or Singles Awareness Day. People want to know, why was Valentine used as an example of what Valentine’s Day should be? Why do we have to be with a special person? Why do we have to spoil the one we love? Why can’t we be happy single? If we are happy being single, why do many resent Valentine’s Day and love? Valentine’s Day can be like a test for boys. The girls, as conniving as they are, often expect their significant other to buy them flowers, candies, bears, balloons, jewelry, and to make them smile. If a girl doesn’t get those things, it’s as if the boy failed the test of love, and Valentine’s Day becomes incomplete. Valentine’s Day can be both fun and miserable in the perspective of someone single. Some singles look forward to Valentine’s Day because of the pretty colors and happiness in the air. Others say, “screw it, single is better,” and make up excuses for their passionate hatred towards the holiday.

There are few cases in which some people just don’t care and simply continue with their usual day. Valentine’s Day should be viewed as a day to spend with someone or something you love. We all have something or someone special, whether it be a person, pet, or hobby. Then again, Valentine’s Day can be exaggerated. Valentine’s Day is advertised so much, to a point that some feel pressured to find the perfect gift. This day should be seen as a casual day, not a day that creates tension. If someone special has gotten you a gift, accept it. The majority of the time the person giving the gift doesn’t expect one in return but it’s fine if you do decide to get them something. Even before receiving a gift, we all feel an adrenaline rush for wondering if we will recieve a gift or not. It’s all about the risk. The risk of spending money on someone who might or might not have something for you. A lesson to take into major consideration is to not expect anything in return. Just go with the flow. Valentine’s Day is and should be a happy day, it’s about having fun with our families, friends, loved ones, and ourselves and showing that we appreciate each other. If this Valentine’s Day isn’t great, you’ll still have next year. I say you do whatever makes you happy, whether it’s staying home or going out.

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NEWS

Playwright’s Dream Come True Screenplay by alumni now being produced as a short film ALEJANDRA MANCIA KAREN SAMAYOA CHRONICLE REPORTERS

Taghui Tavitan and Marlene Oseguera, students from last year’s graduating class, collaborated on a screenplay that is now being produced. The short film will be directed by seniors Roger Canizal and Jesse Villicana. The screenplay, renamed Crushed, was inspired by the Golden Globe award winning film Misery. Taghui and Marlene are currently working with MET and PAM students to produce the film at Hollywood High School. When asked how it was working with Taghui, Marlene said, “It is awesome because it is like a partnership. Because I’m like the idea girl and she is like the grammar

out most to the directors. It male. However, an alternagirl.” said Marlene. has drama and is connected tion was made towards the “They support one another to student life at Hollywood gender of the character by and share the same love for Mr. Manriquez’s sixth period movie making,” said Director High School. class, which Roger Canizal made Alex a about working female. The with the crew. decision to Roger and turn Alex’s Jesse say the gender, short film will from a male be completed by to female the end of this put a new semester and concept to will last approxithe plot. mately sevenThe script teen minutes. was given Two scripts a lesbian were presented twist. to Roger and PHOTO CREDIT: ALEJANDRA MANCIA “We had to Jesse and they chose Assistant Director Jesse Villicana examines the rewrite the story to produce Crushed camara before shooting a scene. more than once because the cast until it was permembers felt more Originally, the screenplay fect but in the end we were comfortable with this script was intended to have one okay with the change being than any other. of its characters, Alex, as a made,” said Taghui. The setting is what stood

Dodgeball Donates To Charity

Under this new approach, the short film was strengthened by taking a simple idea, such as the persona of Alex, to a whole new level that made the plot far more complex. The script was intended to simulate high school situations like those of friends falling in love with celebrities. This twist in the story is something that will catch anyone’s attention. Crushed introduces a young teenage girl, Sophie, who has a crush on a young movie star, named Chris Tyler. Sophie unknowingly falls in a love triangle and her friendship with Alex is put on the line. Crushed is currently being filmed at Hollywood High School by student participation from the Performing Arts Magnet.

Hollywood and Fairfax students unite for a cause

TARA AULTMAN CHRONICLE REPORTER

Hollywood High School and Fairfax High School, participated in a Charity Dodgeball Game hosted by Hollywood’s Key Club and ASB President, Karl Resurreccion, on Friday, Jan 28. Before the event began, the team members were setting up the game field and pumping up for the game. “The random dancing was funny! The announcer could really dance, I would not have expected that,” said Zahrea Jones, Hollywood

High School freshman. The participants were divided into eight teams, all of them composed of students from Hollywood and Fairfax. The game consisted of 15 rounds, with one team eliminated per round. “It was prety intense for a first time. I was glad that I had my childhood friends that I used to play dodgeball with.” said Rey Lopez, SAS senior. The Championship Round heated the battle between Fairfax’s LACS team and Hollywood High School.

PHOTO CREDIT: MONICA RENOJ

PHOTO CREDIT: K.E.Y. CLUB Hollywood High students fiercely compete against Fairfax’s LACS team during the dodgeball game on Friday, Jan 28. (From left: Rey Lopez, Jesus Felix,Chris Diaz, and Veronica Davis)

the game went to Fairfax’s LACS team. The event raised approximately $800 after expenses. The amount was donated to the charity of the winner’s choice, the Los Angeles Col-

lege Summit. “As long as the money went to charity, I really didn’t care about winning, I just wanted to have some fun,” said Rey.

march down the avenue] my legs were tired as well as my throat from commanding, but the respect that we received made it worth while.” said Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Zieress Francisco, a senior. JROTC’s color guard presented a drill routine of the spin of rifle in diamond formation, the marching unit presented arms and the color guard presented the colors. Results of the competition are expected by March. Towards the end of the event, due to hot temperatures, firemen refreshed the

cadets by showering them with water. The parade ended in Leimert Park Village where there was food, dancing, art, Djs, and gospel choirs. “The team’s cooperation made it easier for me, as the platoon commander, since everyone helped out,” said Zieress.

JROTC Cadets Pay Respect on Martin Luther King Day MONICA RENOJ CHRONICLE REPORTER

Seemingly unaware of the heat, cadets march down the avenue. (From left to right Marionne Segismundo, Lord Rigonan, Christopher Del Cid,and Steve Beniga.)

The players were very concentrated on the game as, one by one, the Hollywood Sheiks were slammed with dodgeballs, eliminating them from the game. The crowd cheered on both teams equally, but Hollywood High’s team was greatly out-numbered. The last Hollywood High player standing was SAS Sophomore Jose Rempola. “I feel like I did not play in beast mode,” said a disappointed Jose. Merely seconds into the final match, Rempola was hit, and

fun! Performing in front of the public is something I always enjoy doing! I have The Hollywood High’s been doing it for three years JROTC Battalion participatstraight, and enjoyed every ed in the 26th annual Martin single year that I have been Luther King Jr. Day Parade involved,” said Cadet Second in South Los Angeles on Jan. Lieutenant Christopher Del 17. Approximately 80 cadets Cid, a senior. rode the school bus from Cadets commemorated Hollywood High and were Martin Luther King Jr. by escorted by Master Sergeant dedicating every drop of Harris and Sergeant First sweat from their hard work Class Adams. to celebrate his life and Even though Hollywood work. The Martin Luther High’s JROTC Battalion was King Parade featured over the last to perform, the 150 floats, marching bands, crowd cheered them on. JROTC Battalions, and drill “Although the parade was teams from local schools. a lot of work, it was very “It was exhausting [to

NEWS

FEBRUARY 2011

Friday Café Brings the Best Talents Out When student performances range from singing, dancing and poetry. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ CHRONICLE REPORTER

Abdoulaye Bah, a math teacher in the Magnet Program, studied abroad in Paris. While schooling in Paris, Bah came across an extraordinary way of enlightening his students weekly, something he now calls Friday Café. What began as a way to reward his advisory class, Bah has now turned into a weekly privilege for the classes that show great work habit and cooperative behavior. Friday Café has hosts and performers every week.

their performance. They These performers range are appointed no limit to from dancers to actors their artistic ways and and from singers to are stimulated to showpoets. case their talents. The weekly event starts During Friday Café the off by determining who students are encouraged the host will be and to show their artistic whether to turn the lights abilities by either singoff. When the performing loud, dancing to the ers are ready, they put on beat of their own drum, their game face and comor acting whatever they mence their contribution please. to the event. “When you come to At the end of each Friday Café you have to segment, the audience act,” said Bah. shows their appreciation The grand finale to Friby snapping their fingers day Café includes Bah’s or clapping. PHOTO CREDIT: STEPHANIE CHAVEZ interpretation of Diogama, Bah says that the students Leonie De La Rosa dances to a theme song from Senegal, who perform really add a “Alejandro” by Lady Gaga during lot of effort and emotion to Friday Café

Bah’s home country. Students say when Bah sings in Wolof, a magical current is transmitted through the atmosphere. Diogama, the name of Bah’s theme song, makes the students smile and applaud with eagerness. Some students have to sing Diogoma and often sing along with him. Friday Cafe is a place for students to unwind, be artistic, and have fun.

“Early Start” Delayed for Another Year LAUSD postpones 2011-2012 school schedule KARINA GALVAN OP/ED EDITOR

PHOTO CREDIT: STEPHANIE CHAVEZ Miguel Cowo explains his powerpoint presentation on Crime Scene Investigation as Jason Burd and Laurie Tobenkin judge.

Seniors Relax After a Semester of Hard Work and Dedication ANA BARRON FEATURES EDITOR

Senior Project presentations took place Feb. 3. Various subjects were researched ranging from child interaction to crime scene investigation. The subjects of this year’s projects were really diverse. Religions have always been a basis of curiosity and questioning amongst people. One student, Vardges Gharibyan of SAS, researched Judaism, Christianity, and Islam to compare and contrast aspects of these religions. “ I like religions,” said Vardges when asked about his chosen topic. For the required physical portion of his project he visited and attended the individual religious ceremonies of each religion. Vardges believed that the most difficult part of the project was locating the churches. Another interesting project was done by Nahuel Echeveria of SAS, who did his project on magic.

“Since I was young, I liked magic. I always believed that magicians deserved more recognition,” said Nahuel. His presentation consisted of performing magic tricks and then redoing them while showing the audience the secret behind it. For the physical portion of his project, Nahuel worked at a magic shop where he was taught some tricks. Overall, Nahuel said, “[The research] was fairly hard because magicians never reveal their secrets.” His project unveiled the true deception of magic and conveyed to the audience that good magic is just practice. He learned that, “the real magic in a magic trick is behind practice, dedication, and a touch of genius.” On the day of the presentations, the seniors gave it their all. Some presentations were thrilling and had the audiences’ attention while other students struggled with their speech. This year, 2011 Sheiks achieved the honorable with their senior projects.

Following the announcement of the 2011-2012 school year starting on Aug 15, LAUSD decided to postpone the Early Start Calendar until the summer of 2012. After announcing that schools would start in midAugust on their website on Tuesday, Feb 1, and sending letters to parents, LAUSD will not go forward with the implementation. Many members of the UTLA felt that implementing the calendar for the 20112012 school year would be too rushed, not to mention the ample amount of parents that were also concerned regarding the Early

Start Calendar. They were apprehensive about how it would intervene in many family trips that had already been planned. Both parties argued that they were not

Delaying... the Early Start Calendar to the 2012-2013 school year, will allow the district to make decisions based on “up-to-date” financial information. given enough time to weigh on the proposal. Much of the situation was first taken into consideration due to the economic uncertainty in California, which posed serious chal-

lenges to the District. While the proposed tax election in June offers hope for some financial relief, the uncertain outcome of the election could have a significant impact on the preparation of the upcoming school year. Delaying the implementation of the Early Start Calendar to the 2012-2013 school year, will allow the district to make decisions based on “up-to-date” financial information. Detaining the Early Start instructional calendar to the 2012-13 school year will coincide with the elimination of year-round schedules. This will provide additional time for students, families, and employees to prepare for a district-wide uniform calendar change.

Higher Education Will Not Be Spared Breigh Montgomery Editor-in-Chief

As the new governor of California, Jerry Brown has a $25.4 billion deficit to cover. This means severe cuts to the State spending and higher taxes for all residents. What and who will be bearing the brunt of bridging the deficit gap was outlined in Brown’s budget proposal for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. State spending will be decreased by $12.5 billion and most state employees will receive an eight to ten percent take-home pay cut. In addition, many specialized departments will be

consolidated or eliminated, and public programs will receive less funding. Medi-Cal will lose $1.7 billion and the California Welfare-to-Work (CalWORKs) will be cut by $1.5 billion. Brown made good on his promise to shelter the K-12 education domain from future cuts. However, higher education will not be spared in Brown’s proposal. $500 million will be taken from the UC and CSU systems respectively. As a result, tuition will be raised and the number of in-state students admitted will decrease. Student fees will also be raised, including Community Col-

lege tuition. Specifically, the student fees for CSUs will increase by $654 and UCs will increase by $822. Community Colleges are also raising the cost per credit by ten dollars. California has one of the highest unemployment rates of the country, at 12.4%. The higher taxes that were put into effect a few years ago will also be extended for another five years. With costs and taxes raised and employment down, many families and individuals will be facing harder financial times to come.

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FEATURES

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Chemistry of Love: The Science Behind the Ro Karla Samayoa Enertainment Editor

In the 4th century BCE, Plato wrote The Symposium in an attempt to analyze love. In the 19th century, Sigmund Freud brought love to a baser level by relating it to sex and repressed desires. In the 21st century, scientists are still attempting to successfully dissect the mysteries of what this inexplicable emotion really

is, with limited success. The common symptoms of romantic love are nausea, sweaty palms, accelerated heartbeat, and dizziness. Science explains these sensations as the result of the brain releasing chemicals that stimulate the production of other “feel-good” chemicals, such as adrenaline and dopamine. These chemicals trigger the production of other chemicals. None of these processes, however, can begin without the

first indication of attraction, which is lust. Estrogen and testosterone have been proven to affect this initial step, which leads to attachment and later what we call “love.” Attraction leads to the emission of phenylethylamine (PEA), a natural amphetamine, in the brain, causing a person to become energetic and giddy. Dopamine, a neuro-chemical, is then produced. Dopamine has been associated with the intense feelings of pleasure;

substances, such as chocolate, can also lead to the intense production of this chemical. Oxytocin production is stimulated by the dopamine, which is linked to cuddling. It is typically released after a mother gives birth to her child, causing a mother to want to nurture her baby. Similarly, it relates to a person and their partner’s want to cuddle and comfort each other physically. The chemical norepinephrine then stimulates the

production of adrenaline, causing the awkward but exhilarating sensations of the aforementioned symptoms of love. Most interestingly, this mix of chemicals causes the destruction of serotonin, a nerve chemical that has the principal function of allowing a person to remain in control. A lack of serotonin leads to erratic behavior, nausea, panic, and obsession. This is the cause of the manic behaviors associated

FEATURES

FEBRUARY 2011

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with love, where a person cannot stop thinking about his or her significant other. This is literally a veritable cocktail of chemicals that act similarly as drugs, in that a person can very quickly become addicted to the intense sensations. These feelings eventually wear off as tolerance begins to set in, and, in time, the chemicals produced cease to work. At this point, couples typically break up, as the “spark” is no longer there.

Photo Credit: midliferocksblog.com A key point to note is that attachment, romantic love, and lust are not the same emotion, both emotionally and neurologically. The chemicals associated with all three variations of the singular emotion of want are completely different, as are the sections of the brain these emotions are produced in. For example, the area of the brain reacting towards romantic love is the same area that is affected during the usage of cocaine, while attachment is located in the area of the brain that friendship is associated

with. What would be the purpose of breaking down the components of such a powerful emotion? The moral and ethical repercussions of artificially created love are on the same level as other controversial topics, like cloning, and are even more daunting. If it were possible for love to be in a vial, ready to be injected into a person at any given moment, free love would be a thing of the past. Those who frown on homosexuality could easily “cure” a disease through the heterosexual “love” vaccine if it becomes possible to

direct these chemically induced emotions towards a particular individual. Artificial love is something straight out of a dystopian novel, and the chaos of such an invention could be endless. Science has not, however, completely broken down the chemical components of love yet, and is not likely to for a long time. Sources: sensualism.com, people.howstuffworks.com, romancestuck.com, oxytocin. org, cyberparent.com

8 FEBRUARY 2011

ENTERTAINMENT

Moulin Rouge

From Hollywood to Hollywood High School Manuela chavez Chronicle Reporter

“This story is about truth, beauty, freedom; but above all things, this story is about love.” -Moulin Rouge The Performing Arts actors will be kicking off the new semester with their spring musical, Moulin Rouge. Originally, Moulin Rouge made its way to the big screen in 1952 with the original cast of Zsa Zsa Gabor, Jose Ferrer and Harold Kasket. In 2001, Moulin Rouge was remade by director John Huston with a cast featuring Nicole Kid-

man, Ewan McGregor, Richard Roxburgh and Jim Broadbent. The new version was created with a brand new score, renamed characters, and a different plot. The PAM students have chosen to interpret the contemporary version. Moulin Rouge is a love story between the ill-stricken courtesan, Satine (Kacey Baughan), whose life revolves around money and working to pursue her career as an actress, until she meets Christian (Jafet Bucaram). Christian is a poor English poet who meets Satine during her performance in a place

Trevor Chandler, 16 “Zidler” 2nd magnet production Hobbies: Singing and acting Resume: Scarecrow in Wizard of Oz, Kenickie in Grease, Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka, Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, Ren in Footloose, Audrey 2 in Little Shop of Horrors, Mark in RENT Comments: “[Moulin Rouge is] a really amazing love story based on realistic life events.”

Kacey Baughan, 17 “Satine” 2nd magnet production Hobbies: Singing and playing the guitar Resume: Mimi in RENT Comments: “It’s going to take a lot of preparation because we have a short amount of time, but I have a good feeling it’ll turn out well.”

Chris & Fester Chris Del CId Chronicle contributor

called Moulin Rouge, a haven for sex, drugs and prostitution. Satine had always believed being paid for her services was a man’s way of showing her affection. Christian had never fallen in love before he met Satine. The affection they share is mutual, however, the Duke (Per Holmquist), is a rich man who wants Satine all to himself and stands in the way of their love. The Duke tries to seduce Satine with promises of making her a star and fulfilling her dreams as an actress, but Satine does not stop loving Christian. When the Duke realizes Satine

does not love him, he threatens to kill Christian in order to have them separated. To save Christian from the angry Duke, Zidler (Trevor Chandler), the owner of the Moulin Rouge, tries to convince Satine to let go, but she refuses. Further jeopardizing their love is a contract Zidler and the Duke create, citing that Satine’s services are only for the Duke. Together, Satine and Christian struggle to stay together. One of the unique aspects of the contemporary version is that many of the songs used are actual 20th and 21st cen-

Jafet Bucaram, 17 “Christian” 1st magnet production Hobbies: Playing the piano, bass, saxophone, and guitar. Resume: Singer in Hollywood High School’s H20 Comments: “I’m in SAS but I’ve always wanted to join since freshman year, but didn’t know when auditions were. I felt a small drop of talent and needed to grow.”

tury songs from well-known composers and artists, such as Elton John, Kiss, Jose Feliciano, and The Killers. Each song was chosen specifically to intensify each scene, character, and emotion being expressed. Songs were also adapted from their original composition to reflect the inner feelings of a character, especially their passions. Moulin Rouge will be playing live on Feb. 18-19 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Hollywood High School theater. Admission will be $7 for students and seniors and $12 for adults.

Per Holmquist, 18 “The Duke” 1st magnet production He’s an exchange student from Sweden. In his spare time, he enjoys singing and playing guitar in his band Kung Arthur. Resume: Performed in the play Haxhammaren Svein, guard and stage manager in Wizard of Oz. Comments: “It’s a great experience and I’ve learned a lot.” Photo/Information credit: Joe Curiel

FEBRUARY 2011

ENTERTAINMENT

Never Let Me Go: The Future? Afsana Afzal copy editor

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Based on Japanese-born English writer Kazuo Ishiguro’s highly praised novel of the same name, Never Let Me Go is a story set in 20th century dystopian England that follows the lives of three close friends, Kathy, Tommy and Ruth. The movie is a lingering cautionary tale that

explores the personal complications of these three individuals specifically cloned and bred, along with thousands, to donate their organs once they are of age. The movie begins with Kathy H., played by Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan, in her late twenties, watching a man being prepared for surgery. She describes herself as a “carer” whose sole function is to care for organ donors Kathy then begins to reminisce about her childhood at a boarding school named Hailsham where she, Tommy (Andrew Garfield), and Ruth (Keira Knightly) grew up under the supervision of teachers like Miss Emily, who was first to break the news of their sole purpose in their very short life. We then follow the trio into

specifically built rural housing establishments known as “cottages” where they explore the more difficult questions about their existence. Kathy, often desirous of Ruth and Tommy’s romantic relationship, begins to separate from the couple and choose her career path as Ruth searches for her “possible,” her genetic equivalent, the person she was cloned from. The three subsequently separate, but we meet them again in a wave of peaceful reconciliation in a visually charming scene by the ocean as they discuss their past misunderstandings and future possibilities. The movie’s success lies in director Mark Romanek’s casual treatment of life as a donor. From the habitual registering and beeping of the watch-like devices used to keep track of

the donors, to the children’s acceptance of a world within the boundaries of Hailsham translates well on screen. The adult actors, however, seem blindly thrown together and, despite all their talent, cannot seem to overcome the stiff and unnecessary narratives and explanatory dialogue cut and pasted at every possible opportunity. Kathy’s adamant respect for her profession and compliance with the system is adequately rendered by Mulligan, while Garfield’s depiction much resembling a gangly awkward teenager, even as an adult, fares better in creating a sense of innocence than Knightly’s out-of-place performance as a well-liked and somewhat egocentric girl. This rendition of the acclaimed novel succeeds in translating

the uniquely original characters’ emotional struggles arising from limitations beyond their scope of influence, but does lack in vibrancy in character adaptation and strains too much for aesthetic perfection, which detracts from its effectiveness as a whole as a heartbreaking tragedy about holding on to love and the time it takes to recognize its true value before we must lose it forever. The movie was in limited release in the United States starting Sep 15, 2010, but did not produce the expected amount, earning only $2.3 million by mid-November, according to Box Office Mojo, although it was positively accepted by critics in Toronto, Venice, and London Film Festivals. Never Let Me Go was released on DVD On Feb 1, 2011.

How to Be a Hipster Woaria rashid Chronicle reporter

2011 Technology Hugo Osorio Chronicle Reporter

Technology has gotten bigger and brighter as the years have passed by. It’s made our lives much easier since there’s pretty much a gadget for everything. But there are still new and upcoming gadgets that are more advanced and contain new features that old technology didn’t have. Nintendo is one of the biggest gaming companies in the world. After finding out the rates for their number one game console, the Nintendo Wii, was going down due to other competitive companies, they announced they the introduction of the Nintendo 3DS this coming year, at the Las Vegas Technology Convention in early January. This new, improved, and portable console will be the first of its kind. People are getting ready to buy the first-ever gaming console with a three-dimensional screen. The new console will be larger, wider, and have a brighter screen. Nintendo says that it will be important for people to take a 30-minute break after using it for 2 hours, since their eyes will start to hurt. Nintendo will also be introducing the 3D games that will be accompanying the console. The console will have the option of playing the games in 3D or 2D, according to preference. Nintendo says this console will hopefully bring their rates up again, since they have been struggling for the past year. Nintendo will only release a certain number of games compatible with the new console because they want to know

how well they sell before releasing more.

Apple is one of the biggest technology companies in the world and has produced popular products like the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and the iMac. What’s great about Apple is that they have opened the Mac App Store, applications for Macs. One can browse Mac Apps by category, such as games, productivity, music, movies and more. Instead of creating a new Apple account, the same iTunes account can be used for an iPod, iPhone, or iPad. There are constant updates to the 1 billion apps currently available. Unsatisfied buyers have expected more and more from Apple every time Apple has released a new product. Apple is reportedly releasing the iPhone 5 by the end of 2011 to the beginning of 2012. Rumor has it that it will include a new security check. If somebody steals an iPhone, it can be shut off using the Apple account. The iPhone itself is said to feature tremendous improvements such as a shatter and scratch resistant screen, longer battery life, HD Audio, and a better GPS system. For those interested in aesthetics, it will be thinner and in a shiny black color. It is estimated to be about $500, according to hubpages.com. Photo Credit: Google Images

A new trend among teens and young adults is dominating the streets of Hollywood: “hipsters.” It is a term that refers to young, middle-class city dwellers who adhere to specific trends and consider themselves to be ironic. I tend to know my groceries (hipster slang for “be hip and aware”), so I decided to adapt to the mainstream hipster culture. I gathered my research and meshed it for an easy guide to help others fulfill their dreams of transforming into a hipster within a day.

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

To start off the morning, take a nice long shower that will relax you from head to toe. Reducing stress is a necessity for the treacherous mission you are about to embark on or else your roof will be leaky (hipster slang for “looking crazy”). While preparing yourself to conform to non-conformity, remember to reach for the “starving artist that rejects the consumption of animal products” look. So hide the pile of kale (“money”) mother gave you, but do not lose it because you need to buy a cup of your favorite organic coffee (not from Starbucks though, because you have to go against their corporate fat-cat’s attempt at pushing you to be a conformist in the face of capitalist America). Look through your closet for a worn out flannel. This can take a while because your closet should be loaded with hundreds of dollars worth of thrift-store bought flannels and skinny jeans. Find the most worn out flannel shirt and pair it with the skinniest skinny jean. Although it’s 78 degrees out, you still need to throw on the blazer and scarf to stave off the cold blasting from the air conditioners (and don’t those people know that the ozone layer is decreasing by over twenty-five percent a year?).

PROPS

It’s time to show the world what you’re made of! Head over to the local coffee shop and do not order their coffee. Sit down, take off your shoes, and get comfortable. Search the place for a longhair (“non-hipster”) to talk to and converse about how strongly you dislike mainstream coffee and prefer European or Spanish coffee instead. Then, tell your acquaintance about several underground bands such as The Rubber Band or The Wrath of Poseidon. They’ll be vibrated (“impressed”) with your musical insight (and they will never find out about your love for Lady GaGa because indie music is your absolute favorite genre ever). Carry your Nikon D3000 in your messenger bag wherever you travel. Stop to take photos of dead rats in the alley, or a piece of gum stuck on that cronkite’s (“boy’s”) shoe. Take photos of anything and everything; passer-bys will wish to be you. Don’t forget to set your camera to sepia, because black-and-white is so mainstream and so 2010.

ATTITUDE

Do not show constant signs of emotions. Pretend you have Botox although you should never go through such a mainstream procedure. Try a Namibian face numbing technique that involves applying several layers of frozen kelp to shut down your facial processes and not show any happiness for all the starving children of Africa. Now, you’re the deckest hipster. You will be the most original person in your groupSo, go out there and show the world that you JUST DON’T CARE.

10 FEBRUARY 2011

SPORTS

Sunshine and Spring Time at Hollywood Spring sports preview Vanessa Jaramillo Chronicle reporter

Springtime is approaching and the spring athletes are all pumped up and ready to strut their stuff. The Hollywood High School baseball studs have been practicing since last summer. “ We want to go to playoffs this year once more. We lost many players, but we have a team with great cooperation since a few of our players have been playing together for a couple of years now,” said senior Captain IsidTorres. Their season is said to start at the end of February. The track and field team is keeping hopes up and not letting the loss of their former coach, Coach Hendrix, affect their motivation for a good season. They have been practicing everyday after school with positive attitudes. As of now, Coach Adolfo is in charge of the track team. “We practice everyday six days a week. We are currently all working on the same areas,” said Track member distance-runner Brenda Roche, a senior. Hollywood’s swim team has practiced and ran some drills but

plan to put their head in the game next semester. According to Captain Jackie Martinez, a senior, “ we have been putting the team together and doing a lot of fundraising. Last year we lost half our team right before the district finals and we want to prevent it from happening. We have many newcomers.” The volleyball team is under new administration with social studies teacher David Payne and had no comment on their season. The softball team has been using the same method that the baseball players have been using. They have had plenty of tournament games and have put a lot of work into their practice. Their first game of the season is March 5 and their first home game is towards the end of March. The team did not change much but they did undergo a new coach. “ It is our coach’s first year coaching softball, we are really looking forward to the season, we have a strong team this season, “ said Captain Paola Martinez said.

PHOTO CREDIT: ASIA SANCHEZ

Lady Sheiks beat USC-Mast on Feb11 by a landslide of 67-10.

Lady Sheiks Undefeated

Varsity team looks to win league championship Asia sanchez Chronicle reporter With a 15-6 overall record and a 10-0 league record the Hollywood High School girl’s varsity basketball teams have got down to business. This has been the girls basketball team’s, most successful season in several years. They have managed to stay undefeated even after playing their most competitive teams, for example Bernstein. These girls have always put up a fight, but this year they are on a mission to win the league title. They placed first in the cen-

tral league, last year they were second in central league. These girls have shown their ambition through many improved- upon strategies, such as rebounding, defense, and passing. One of their games against Kennedy was a success, winning by 44 points (61-17). Their most recent game against USCMasters was also a substantial win by 57 points (67-10). According to varsity head coach Lou Herron, the star players are seniors: Power forward Asjia Gomez, Guard Helen Ortiz, and Guard Veronica Barrera. On Feb. 9 there will be a senior day

which is the last home game of the season. It will be held at 4 pm vs. Torres. “This senior day is a farewell to the seniors , there will be roses given away. I want these girls to have something to go away with them.,” said Herron. These girls last game will be on Friday, Feb. 11 at Belmont High. “JV girls are also doing well, they have only lost one game,” according to Coach Rosa. Their overall record is 11-2 and their league record is 7-1. They will play in their championship game this Friday at Belmont also.

FEBRUARY 2011

SPORTS SOCCER

BOYS’ VARSITY

BASKETBALL

BOYS’ VARSITY

DATE

Opponent

STATS BOX

1/10

vs.

Belmont

1-1

1/12

Kennedy Community

4-3

1/19

vs.

Contreras

1-0

1/24

Bernstein

1-0

1/26

Belmont

2-3

1/31

vs.

Kennedy Community

4-2

2/7

Contreras

2-3

2/9

vs.

Bernstein

DATE

Opponent

SOCCER

GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL

DATE

Opponent

1/10

Belmont

1-4

1/12

Kennedy Community

2-2

1/19

Contreras

1-4

1/24

vs. Bernstein

2-0

1/26

vs. Belmont

0-3

1/31

vs. Kennedy Community

7-1

2/7

vs. Contreras

4-1

2/9

Bernstein

Date

Opponent

1/12

vs. USC-Mast

74-12

1/14

vs. Torres

62-29

1/19

vs. Belmont

60-25

1/12

vs. USC-Mast

69-34

1/14

vs. Torres

51-34

1/19

48-40

1/21

vs. Contreras

55-47

1/21

Contreras

55-34

1/26

Bernstein

55-62

1/26

vs. Bernstein

63-44

1/28

Kennedy Commmunity 56-36

2/4

USC-Mast

1/28

vs. Kennedy Communtiy 61-17

2/9

Torres

2/4

vs. USC-Mast

2/9

Torres

2/11

Belmont

GIRLS’ VARSITY

67-10

Varsity Boys Try to Kick Back

4 out of 6 wins could mean the playoffs

TAWNY RAMIREZ Chronicle reporter

PHOTO CREDIT: STEPHANIE CHAVEZ

Varsity soccer players are trying their best to compete in the playoffs.

With a total of eight wins and brand new uniforms, it seems the boys’ soccer team is doing very well this season. Tying against Belmont High on Jan 10 was Hollywood’s biggest competition as they were “the team to beat,” according to Coach Maldonado. In addition, the team beat Miguel Contreras on Jan 19 and Bernstein on Jan 24. Coach Maldonado believes that if the boys win at least four out of the six upcoming games, they will surely make it to the playoffs this year.

Girls Keep Their Heads High

This is exciting for the team since last year they didn’t make it to the playoffs. So far, the games are becoming increasingly suspenseful since the season is coming to an end. But with the suspense of the game, comes the risk of players getting injured. Senior Andy Sandoval, a forward, was seriously wounded during the Miguel Contreras game. He received a concussion and had to be taken to the emergency room. “I went running for the ball and the goalie came out and

with his knee he hit my head and i fell and the ambulance took me to the hospital,” said Sandoval. Fortunately, he has fully recovered. On Jan 26, the boys faced off against Belmont again but unfortunately lost 2-3. When asked if he had any advice for his players, Coach Maldonado said, “Always keep your heads straight and be smart about how you play”. The Boys had an unfortunate loss on Feb. 7th against Miguel Contreras, 2-3. The Sheiks will be playing their last game of the season against Bernstein on Feb 9.

Competing Forever

Varsity soccer marches to one final game Basketball fights for Central League title Tawny Ramirez Chronicle reporter

Currently in the middle of a very competitive soccer season, the Lady Sheiks have faced a couple ties, losses and few victories. Their scores stand at 3-6-3. Players have received brand new uniforms, which they chose to fundraise for. The girls played against Miguel Contreras on Jan 19 but lost to them 1-4. Yesenia Guzman, the coach, called it their “downfall”. The girls played against Belmont on Jan 26 but lost 0-3. “The Belmont game was a tough one, but we tried our best,” said junior Amanpreet Multani. The team later redeemed them-

selves in a game against Bernstein on Jan 24 and won 2-0. On Jan 31, the team faced off against RFK and won 7-1. If they continue to bring home more wins, there’s a good chance they will make it to the playoffs this year. But unfortunately, things are not looking well since they lost to Miguel Contreras on February 7th, 4-1. The girls faced a tough game when most of their players got badly injured. The girls had nothing but disappointment on their faces, but in the end its the effort that counts. After all, one cannot always be the winner. Varsity player Bernica Ortiz said, “It was tough, I really did not expect that much competition and of course, I never thought that I would get so hurt.” The girls face off against Bernstein High again on Feb 9. This will be their last game for the season.

Tawny Ramirez Chronicle reporter Hollywood High’s varsity boys basketball team has definitely made a comeback this year with an overall record of 9-5 and a league record of 9-1. They have really stepped their game up and has stuck to their motto “Competing Forever”, the reason for this is because last years season (09-10) the varsity boys had an overall record of 6-9, as for this season they are winning more games than losing and they are first in their league. Even though they have lost a few tough games they are still fighting their way to the top, to take the Central league title, which is what these boys are determined to accomplish. Their past games against USC -Mast, Belmont, and Contreras were suc-

cessful. Their most successful game was against Usc-Mast, on January 12th,2011. They won by 35 points, with senior Guards Kevin Hapes scoring 22 points, and Daniel Gampescoring 11 points. Unfortunately the boys lost their past game against Bernstein Jan. 26th 2011 by 7 points. Even though they lost that game they still remain #1 in the league. Their most recent game against USCMast was a success. Students can look forward to the last home game of the season which will be held February 11th,2011. As for junior varsity boys they are also working on their game they have lost the Bernstein game but hope to make a comeback for this season. The boys last game will be Feb. 11, 2011 at Belmont High School.

12 FEBRUARY 2011

Photography club shows its colors

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Come join Hollywood Highâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photography Club in room 306 with Mr. Fitzpatrick every Friday during lunch. Photo Credit: Indah Pravtiwi