Oct 2015

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VOLUME XIII ISSUE II OCTOBER 2015

CAHSEE gets suspended

Exam is no longer required to graduate FRANKLIN fRANCO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

After Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 172 on Oct. 7, all schools in California will suspend their administration of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE), no longer making it a graduation requirement for the classes of 2016, 2017, and 2018.

The bill was proposed by State Senator Carol Liu and was passed earlier this month.

The CAHSEE did not align to Common Core state standards and so its removal seemed inevitable.

Not only is the test discontinued, but according to SB 172, the passing of the bill “would remove the high school exit examination as a condition of receiving a diploma of graduation or a condition of graduation from high school for each pupil completing grade 12, for the 2015–16, 2016–17, and 2017–18 school years.”

Now counselors will no longer have to keep up with passing rates of students or keep record of who has still not passed the exam and who has.

“Well [it’s] one graduation requirement we have taken off the IGPs, the Individualized Graduation Plan that we share

with parents.” said SAS counselor Raul Grijalva. “It’s one less worry. One less obstacle for a student to [overcome] to graduate.”

Since the class of 2016 took the test at least once already, they are not as affected as the sophomores who would have been taking it for the first time.

However, Grijalva said that with the removal of the CAHSEE as a graduation requirement, the GPA requirement to graduate in white for this year’s seniors was raised to a minimum of 3.300.

Current PAM sophomore Wilber Garcia, said he is relieved to have one less standardized test off of his high school to do list.

“I heard that the CAHSEE was this big test I was supposed to be taking but was relieved once it was cancelled.”

Garcia said. “I was relieved because some students that had already taken it said it was challenging and boring, [so] I could of been expecting anything from that test.”

The suspension of the exit exam is sparking enough conversation as it is, but in actuality, the bill does not stop there.

Another clause is that starting from the 2003-04 school year and on, all high schools are responsible to grant a diploma to any students who met all their graduation requirements except the passing of the CAHSEE. “We had one student [here] who didn’t walk the stage at the Hollywood Bowl and did not get a diploma [because of that criterion.] That student came by and picked up his diploma,” said Principal Alejandra Sanchez.

According to the Office of Data and Accountability, this feature will affect 8,069 students in LAUSD. The district will use the latest known address that was used for every student and notify them through mail. As for the students who have moved or cannot be reached at the address, the district will create a website where people can apply to see if they are eligible to receive a diploma.

Sanchez said that a new test is most likely already under works and that it may take “three to four years” before a new test is administered to tenth graders.

Breaking the honor code

Students caught cheating in AP classes Estefania valencia COPY EDITOR

Dishonesty makes a name many of the scores had sudfor itself as a situation involvdenly plummeted. ing cheating occurred in an AP “By the fifth test the results class.

Dr. Robert Kieslar, AP Environmental Science teacher, discovered a shocking truth on Oct. 1 after distributing a test to his students which revealed that a large number of them had cheated.

Kieslar said he suspected something was going on when Students use cheat sheets and phones to cheat. he saw too many students were doing PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: ERIKA BUOT extremely well on their exams. After administering were too good to be true,” said five exams to his classes, he Kieslar. “I gave a new version decided to test his theory by for the sixth test and that reswitching the sixth one with vealed who was cheating.” another version. Sure enough, Through the use of statisthe new results showed that tics, he said he was able to cre-

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ate a histogram of the scores which revealed that cheating was in fact occurring.

Kieslar said that one student obtained scantron solutions for that version of the test from a prior APES student. This student then shared the answers with other students until 26 students in total had obtained the solutions.

Kieslar then gave his students a choice: come forward and confess or risk being reported to the College Board. As a result, 23 of those students stepped forward and confessed.

“There was [an] emotional pain of knowing that these kids in my class were cheating,” he said. “I lost sleep, I had my feelings hurt, and it was just a tough week.

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From left to right: Prince Prospero (Christian Galvez) gives his guard (Dalicia Corley) orders to get rid of the villager (Arrion Jacks) who trespassed into his castle.

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Masque of the Red Death Halloween show premieres tonight Clemencia solis OPINION EDITOR

“The Masque of the Red Death” is a new play set to arrive at Hollywood tonight and will be shown tomorrow night.

The play is a take on Edgar Allan Poe’s short story under the same name, but it will be acted out and directed by students.

The play is about a village that is being ravaged by a horrible plague. The prince of the village, terrified of the plague, retreats to his castle and takes in the nobles from the village, confident that they will avoid the plague and survive.

The play focuses on the prince’s stay in his castle. The prince and the nobles enjoy their stay with many activities.

The prince decides to host a masquerade ball. Part of the play will develop once this ball has taken place because of its significance in the story.

Usually around Halloween the students create a haunted house, but this year they will put on a play. Patrons will have the opportunity to visit the haunted house after the play because it will not be very long.

“It’s something new. We’ve never done this before, usually we just do the haunted house, but this year we have the play and the haunted house. It is mostly composed of ninth and tenth graders to help them get ready for [performances during] eleventh and twelfth grade,” said Melissa Navarro, PAM senior.

“The Masque of the Red Death” was chosen as the play because it is scary, but it also

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“offered a lot of roles to many students” said Judith Bridges, PAM English and drama teacher. The students stepped in to make sure the play came to be, so they assist in directing the play when necessary.

It is an opportunity for underclassmen to gain experience in theatre. The play will use minimal sets, minimal costumes, and minimal lighting all for a minimal cost. For example, the lighting will consist only of eight lanterns. The eight lanterns will provide an eerie atmosphere that reflects the play, but it also provides a way for the students to be creative.

“We want to teach absolute professionalism,” said Paul Itkin, PAM coordinator. “It may be their first time and this may be a small play, but the whole idea is to give them an opportunity to be on stage and allow them to create along with it.

We want them to offer suggestions. There’s a lot of mystery in the play.”

Itkin is in charge of directing the play, but he tries to allow the students to do most of the work. Navarro and Amber Florin, PAM senior, are helping Itkin direct. The play came to be after it was suggested that a play be done in time for Halloween. The students took the idea upon themselves and with the help of Itkin and Bridges they were able to bring this dark story to life.

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2 October 2015 (Cheating cont’d from p.1) Similar cases have been seen in other classes as well, causing teachers to implement certain measures to prevent more cheating. Lois Murphy, Biology teacher, mentioned that in her AP Biology class she decided to collect students’ phones before exams.

“Everybody gives me their cell phone and then everybody feels, I think, more confident that no one else can cheat and that it’s fair and so people can relax more,” she said.

Cheating has become an increasingly common problem at school and one of the measures taken to counteract it was the creation of the SAS honors contract. Principal Alejandra Sanchez said that the SAS honors contract was created because of the growing concerns with plagiarism

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brought up by many teachers.

Kieslar also said that because of the situation that occurred in his class he has decided to create an honor code specifically for his APES classes, which would be separate from the honor code that SAS students were asked to sign.

Kieslar and Murphy both agree that cheating not only contradicts the honors contract, but the school’s motto, “Achieve the Honorable,” as well. Using someone else’s solutions is still a “form of plagiarism” and it is definitely not “honorable.”

One of the students involved in the APES cheating incident came forward to express an opinion on the matter. They asked that their name be withheld but said that they believe that “cheating is not a good

solution” because it will “eventually catch up to [a person].”

“The fact that it got to me both mentally and emotionally, it really has made me learn a valuable lesson,” said the student. Though they were caught red-handed, the student said that they are glad they were caught here and “feel lucky that [they] won’t be punished and that [this incident] won’t affect [their] future.”

Assistant Principal Lori Gambero, who is also in charge of the AP classes, said she believes that cheating demonstrates that students are not willing to put in the effort for these classes. She also mentioned that there has been discussion about what actions will be taken in order to prevent a similar situation from occurring in the future.

College and career day with a twist

Job fair draws a crowd of students and other professionals

Franklin franco editor-in-chief

To commemorate College because she was coordinating Tomorrow” that gave students Awareness Month, the school the administration of the PSAT. a chance to explore different held a “College and Career This year, Salvador Hermosillo, career options and talk to Awareness Day” Oct. 14 which Title 1 coordinator, was able professionals in the food and gave seniors a one-stop shop to take over, allowing Brown entertainment businesses. to all the resources they would to give a presentation on the There was even a job fair need to make it through senior different college systems and where students were able to year. application processes. have an on-the-spot interview It was the third year that “The feedback was really with some employers who the seniors attended a college positive. I worked really hard were looking to hire some high fair in the big gym while all the to make it so that the seniors school students. underclassmen took the PSAT, felt like they were using their The sessions during the but this was the first year that time effectively and wisely,” “Taste of Tomorrow” event there was also a career event she said. gave students some insight on after school.

Students reacted positively what the professional world The college fair was the to the event since it was very was like, especially for those start to the big day. College helpful for seniors to get all who seek a future in the entercounselor Heather Brown said the information they needed tainment business. that the PSAT is a The job very long test and fair was filled since seniors are with employthe only ones who ers from local do not take it, the food chains and college fair was a other companies solution to the issue that wanted to of having nothing for give students a the seniors to do. chance to start “October is college out somewhere. awareness month so Although it was we’re typically trying a professional to make the day we event, it turned administer the PSAT out to be a social a kind of college one too since many students awareness day,” said got to talk oneBrown. “But the last Job fair was held in the cafeteria afterschool for students. on-one with couple of years we PHOTO CREDIT: FRANKLIN FRANCO professionals in found that the length both the fair and the sessions of time it takes to give the in one place.

PSAT is a little bit long to be Kristen Gezalian, SAS senior, from “Restaurant High.”

Students showed excitein a college fair of about 30 thought the fair was a success ment as the after school event ‘vendors.’ Kids were starting to and said the fair “had a wide took place. Actor Terry Crews hang out in the sidelines.” variety of colleges and offered and co-host Carla Hall from So the new problem was a lot of opportunities” that that the college fair was not were able to help students “get “The Chew” motivated students to go out and make their enough to keep seniors ocan idea of what [they] want to cupied and so Brown said she mark in the business. do.” took some time last year to reThe day was aimed to be PAM senior Cynthia Barorganize her plans in an effort ragan, agreed with the event’s a successful event where the to give students more informa- success, and said that the fair students were able to feel like tion they can benefit from. was a “great way for [...] sethey were being motivated to What she decided to try was niors to start looking towards take their first steps into the to split the seniors up in half. [the] future [and] was helpful.” world that awaits them after “One group would go to the She also said it was pretty well high school. college fair and the other half organized.

For detailed coverage on [would] go to a presentation Usually after the PSAT the “Taste of Tomorrow” where they could hear inforand college fair are over, that visit our website: mation applicable to everywould be the end of the day’s thecrimsonchronicle.com body,” she said. events, but this year had an Brown was not always able extra twist to it. At the end to have the chance to give of the day, the school hosted a presentation in the past a big event called “A Taste of

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Juniors begin a path to the Bowl The Class of 2017 is starting off this year to raise money for the graduation at the Hollywood Bowl ahead of time.The Junior Class Council will start fundraising in late October and early November.

The goal set by the junior class is to raise about about $10,000 by the end of this school year.

Lack of cooperation and communication between students was the biggest challenge faced by the Class of 2016 last year and proves to be a problem for the Class of 2017 this year.

“This year we will try to inform more of the juniors and connect with them more through social media and through socializing with other juniors,” said Angie Duenas, president of the Junior Class Council. Their meetings are held every Friday during lunch in room 311.

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Seniors elect new class officers

The Senior Class officers were finally elected this month.

Emani Mack leads the class as president with Melissa Navarro as vice president and Kierra Murrell as secretary. The officers recently led their first meeting discussing various fundraising ideas and future senior events.

According to Navarro, the main priority for the officers is to make sure that the Class of 2016 has the best year of their lives.

“At the end of the year we expect to accomplish all that we put forth,” said Navarro.

Each officer wants to make a positive and effective change for this year’s seniors and to help give them a voice when making decisions with authorities. To ensure that the seniors have a fun, leisure road to the Hollywood Bowl, the senior class must attend the senior meetings on Wednesdays in room 503 during lunch.

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Choir teacher takes leave alexis gonzalez chronicle reporter

The choir class has a new long term substitue to take the place of Robert Sexton who took a leave of absence.

According to Paul Itkin, PAM coordinator and Principal Alejandra Sanchez, Sexton left due to personal reasons.

“Sexton is still employed by the Los Angeles Unified School District, [but] he had to attend to a family emergency,” said Sanchez.

“The state of California also offers the extra protection, where [if] you have to care for a family member or yourself, you can get extended leave,” she said.

Even though it was difficult at first to find a choir teacher to take over the class, the school managed to find one.

“LAUSD has a shortage of choir teachers, [as] of right now we are trying to process

somebody that will be a longterm substitute until Sexton gets here,” said Sanchez.

The choir is still meeting after school on Wednesday for an hour and a half and they are getting ready for the school’s Christmas concert.

The school was able to find two vocal coaches who are not teachers, but have daytime jobs as professional singers.

One coach is training students on breathing techniques.

The other is training them on pitch. and the other coach is giving training on the pitches and they are.

The vocal coaches will be here for the next 11 Wednesdays, working with Assistant Principal Lori Gambero to find new talent.

Iis unknown when Sexton will return. It is believed that he will return next semester.

Mentoring young Sheiks vanessa centeno sports editor

A peer-to-peer mentoring program, “Sheik Brother/Sister Student Mentor Program,” will begin to take action in December. Applications will be distributed this week to junior and senior first period classes and be available in the counseling office starting Nov. 2.

Morgan Martin, SAS senior, presented the idea to the SBM committee and from there, Assistant Principals Lori Gambero and Samuel Dovlatian helped frame her ideas.

Freshmen students will be asked if they are interested in taking the role of the mentees and the upperclassmen will serve as mentors to the younger Sheiks.

The mentoring program will help students transition from middle school to high

school, both academically and socially. The mentors will be emotional support for the underclassmen and allow them to talk to someone who is more experienced. “[We want] student mentors, juniors and seniors, to support freshmen with grades, absences and tardies.

Anything social or emotional, relationships with friends, relationships at home, [or] relationships with family,”said Gambero.

The application process will require a grade check, a staff recommendation letter, and a personal statement. The mentors will then be chosen and once the mentees are assigned to their mentors they will meet up once a week in room 103.

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october 2015

AP students continue courses at UCLA

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AP Readiness program draws students and teachers alike Ju hyun yeo

CHRONICLE REPORTER

Students who need extra help with their AP classes can sign up for the UCLA AP Readiness workshop that offers free, interesting and helpful lectures given by outstanding instructors.

The AP readiness program is an eight-week session that started on Sep. 19 and will be held once a month until April.

This workshop provides a great opportunity for students and teachers to get together, meet the objectives and review the criteria of their various AP subjects. Students also have the chance to meet new

colleagues and interact with each other about the topic.

“It was a good review,” said Hakob Antonyan, TCA math teacher. “The examples were broken down in many steps.

Through the examples, the problems were more easier to understand. Plus, the most important chapter [of calculus] was covered.”

Students will find the workshop either supplementary or mediocre based on the understanding of the subjects.

Whether it’s an easy review or a convenient explanation for them, students are able to take

the advantage to attend the workshop and become more confident about the upcoming AP exams.

“The workshop itself is helpful for a lot of students,” said Tommy Youn, an SAS junior who attended the Calculus BC workshop. “In the workshop, we’re using everything we learned in class. As of right now, we are just reviewing.”

In order to encourage more students to attend the session, Principal Alejandra Sanchez has been providing school buses.

“It costs $420 per bus,” said Sanchez. “We need about 55 students for the bus, [which means] it will cost [us] $6720 total, just for the transportation.”

Although transportation is expensive, it will save more time and be a safer trip compared to public transportation.

Students don’t have to worry about waiting for the bus forever and parents can send their students with ease.

The program offers lectures for subjects such as: Biology, Calculus AB and BC, Chemistry, Computer Science, English

Language, English Literature, and Environmental Science.

Not only do students have the advantage to attend the sessions, but they also have the chance to bask in the college atmosphere and campus grounds of the renowned university, which is ranked top two among all U.S. public universities according to the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings for 2015.

Seniors find their story

LACER workshops on personal statements jun lee

PHOTO EDITOR

The new Learning Garden was officially inaugurated with a ceremonial ribbon cutting during the “Taste of Tomorrow” event on Oct. 14. This environmental friendly garden is meant to be a welcoming place for students to feel encouraged to become involved with the cultivation of the plants.

PHOTO CREDIT: FRANKLIN FRANCO

SAS recognizes academic achievment Lorena robelo

chronicle reporter

Overachieving SAS students are receiving all the recognition they deserve. SAS teachers selected students based on their academic achievements or improvements. Teachers nominated students they thought were exceptional.

The SAS students of the month for academic achievement are: Freshman Vivian Rodriguez was nominated for taking initiative in honors English, sophomore Aurora Massari for excellence in narrative writing, junior Tommy Youn for passing the AP Chemistry exam and for critical thinking and insightful writing, junior Laura Zita for being diligent, insightful, and articulate in AP English Language and Composition, and senior Oscar Aguilar for passing the AP Calculus AB exam.

The Climber Award for

academic growth was given to: sophomore Jason Kim for growth in class participation and conduct, junior Kyle Brammer for academic growth and punctuality, and senior Alessandro Morales for academic growth and leadership.

Teachers appreciate students and notice their hard work. English teacher Karen Cusolito nominated Rodriguez because she took initiative in learning when an obstacle confronted her.

Cusolito assigns her students vocabulary words to study for homework on the website, memrise.com. One time, Cusolito received complaints that she did not put the vocabulary words on memrise. com. She realized that she forgot to click the option that allows the public to see the vocabulary words. When Cuso-

lito apologized for the mishap, Rodriguez claimed that it was no trouble for her because she made her own memrise.com account and added the vocabulary words herself so she can study on her own.

“That really impressed me,” said Cusolito. “I have never had a student take initiative like that, let alone a ninth grader.”

All these diligent students have done something exemplary that caught their teacher’s attention or they made their teachers proud through their improvement.

The students of the month are posted in a display case upstairs in the main building across from the SAS mural.

Seniors attended the “Finding Your Story” personal statement writing workshop which took place on Oct. 6 and Oct. 20 and provided a one-toone mentoring for students to write their personal statement for college.

“One way [students] really stand out as an individual to the schools and grab their attention is through the personal statement,” said Heather Brown, college counselor.

The L.A.C.E.R. afterschool program teamed up with College Path LA which began at John Marshall High School and brought the workshop to students here with plans to take the program to Fairfax High School in the near future.

Students were given snacks and water to accommodate their time before starting the workshop. They were able to sit with a mentor and discuss the plans on writing their story or discuss their first draft essay. After the workshop was over, students showed content and satisfaction with the workshop.

L.A.C.E.R. provided 24 volunteers to the workshop who are professionals. The volunteers helped students get a start on their essays, knowing the difficulty of writing a personal statement themselves.

“I think it’s important to come back and give back to

the community and to high school students and to help them out [because] this is something that changes [the] rest of your life,” said Vanessa Reyes, one of the mentors.

The mentors were friendly and were able to relate with the students and provide them with feedback about their stories.

“What we know is that if you give a student as we did today at least 50 minutes of a one-to-one coaching, chances are, they are going to be able to start that essay and chances are if they continue on, they will be able to polish it and write something successful,” said Sharon Stricker, founder of the L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs in 1995 and currently the Director of Education.

Students will be able to follow up with their mentor through Google Docs about their draft and will be able to receive comments about their writing.

The Oct. 20 workshop was the last workshop provided by the L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool program. However students will be able to attend the personal writing workshop held every Thursday from 3 p.m. To 5 p.m. in the College Center with two tutors.

Mentors give seniors tips and tricks to write their personal statements PHOTO COURTESY: LACER

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Staff Editorial: Replacing the high school exit exam The California High School Exit Exam, known as the CAHSEE, will no longer be administered for the 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18 school years.

The CAHSEE was revoked because Governor Brown signed the bill SB 172, which ends the administration of the test. Since the test is discontinued, it is no longer a requirement for high school graduation. This is a reason to celebrate for the lucky sophomores who do not have to take it.

The bill also allows students who were not able to pass the test, beginning from the year 2004, to be granted a high school diploma if they

met all other graduation requirements. The reason why the CAHSEE was discontinued was because of the new Common Core Standards that have been put into effect nationally. The CAHSEE did not fit these new standards, so the state fixed that by ending the administration of the test.

However, this could possibly mean that a new test is being created that fits these new standards. Here at The Crimson Chronicle we believe that if a new test is in fact created, then it should be fair to all students and test them on material they have learned in high school.

The test should not be too

easy where they pass like a breeze, but it shouldn’t be too hard either.

The CAHSEE tested students on sixth and seventh grade level math, but it also tested students on algebra one. The new Common Core Standards require students to focus and deepen their knowledge on one specific unit rather than racing through everything. If this new test is created then the math should be at a level that high school students should be able to solve.

The test should also test students on other things such as geography. For example, a teacher last year would occasionally ask her

students what continent this country was located on.

The number of students that were unable to answer that simple question was shock ing considering we have a Editor-in-Chief countless number of tests Franklin franco that students have to take to COPY EDITOR make sure they are learning EStefania Valencia new things.

OPINION EDITOR Thankfully, the CAHSEE Clemencia Solis is no longer a test students features editor for the next three years have AMAAny Ruiz to to worry about. The state entertainment editor of California is probably Esmeralda zambrano already working to remedy Sports editor the inconsistencies with the Vanessa centeno high school exit exam and Photo Editors the Common Core StanErika Buot & Jun Lee dards.

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Life saving medication becomes corporate gold mine

Josine Torres CHRONICLE REPORTER

In recent news, the 32-year-old CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals, Martin Shkreli, raised the price of an effective AIDS medication known as daraprim, from $13.50 a pill to $750 overnight.

According to Shkreli, the company increased the price by 5,000% because it needed profit to stay in business. Shkreli told BBC that

the earnings of the drug will benefit research for better treatments and raise awareness for a parasitic infection caused by AIDS known as toxoplasmosis which causes deadly problems to the immune system.

Personally, I do not have any family or friends who have AIDS. What I do have is an empathetic heart that understands the troubles of those who are affected by the virus. I understand the difficulty patients have with accessing their medication.

For instance, my mother is diabetic. Without the MediCal government program she would be paying about $700 dollars a month

for medication. Now imagine paying that amount for one, daily pill that could eventually treat a patient. What must one do to ensure that they have the proper medication and treatment?

“At least 35 million people are affected by AIDS worldwide” According to the World Health Organization at least 35 million people are affected by AIDS worldwide with 11.7 million from low and middle-income countries. With almost a third of

AIDS patients in poor countries scrambling to find any means to delay the effects of this virus, how can a medical company go and raise prices?

AIDS is a life-threatening disease which needs constant treatment in order for a patient to live. Honestly, it leaves me wondering what AIDS patients will do now.

Will they have to forgo basic necessities to try and save up money for daraprim?

As for Martin Shkreli, he is now the most hated man in America. To that I say, America you have definitely hit the nail on a greedy, egotistical head.

Planned Parenthood faces conservative backlash Lorena robelo CHRONICLE REPORTER

Recently, many conservatives have expressed their discontent with Planned Parenthood. On Oct. 1, a rally for Stand with Planned Parenthood took place in Los Angeles to advocate Planned Parenthood and their government funding.

Republicans want to stop funding Planned Parenthood because it is allegedly harming women and their fetuses.

There has always been controversy on the topic of abortion but the debate has reached a new high.

People have recently found out that there was a fake abortion clinic in

Louisville, Kentucky, right next to a real abortion clinic. The clinic reportedly makes people believe they are entering a real abortion clinic. They take the women who are getting the abortion into a back room to “have an ultrasound,” ask them to remove their pants and then begin lecturing them on the sins of aborting, according to recent reports.

They will not give them their pants back until they have endured the whole attack. It has been reported that some women have run out of the clinic without pants.

Women are accused of being sinful. These accusers are being as sinful and menacing as they think the women are. Women are left vulnerable. Planned Parenthood should be trusted with the care of abortion instead of women coming to places believed to be abortion clinics.

Stand with Planned Parenthood is a campaign to support Planned Parenthood against Republicans.

The hashtag, #standwithpp, went viral and many celebrities including Kerry Washington, Ashley Judd, and Laverne Cox, have spoken positively about Planned Parenthood and changed their profile pictures on their social media of them with a pink filter and the hashtag, #standwithpp.

A rally took place in Downtown Los Angeles Sept.

29 to defend Planned Parenthood from the politicians who wish to stop its federal funding.

Most politicians against abortion are uneducated in the topic and make up false accusations that Planned Parenthood has been know to harm people and pressure them into getting abortions.

As incompetent as that may sound, they still have supporters. Some people

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who claim to have worked in Planned Parenthood say that when the “babies” are aborted, the workers just throw them in the trash and that one can “hear the cries of the babies in the trash.”

As ridiculous as that may sound, people buy into these exaggerations. Planned Parenthood says it removes the fetus, which is not capable of sounds, and donates them for stem cell research, with the consent of the mother.

As ignorant as some politicians can be towards the topic of abortion, they let their religious beliefs get in the way of an important decision a woman may have. Planned Parenthood does not force abortions on women, they give them alternatives before going along with abortion.

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Man On The Street: What has been your scariest halloween experience?

“There this one time my friends and I were playing. My friend knocked the locker and asked if there was someone there, to knock back. We heard knocks and freaked out!

Batin Brown 12th SAS

“I went to a haunted house and there was a statue. I thought it was fake, but it turns out it was a real person! He pulled on my jacket and scratched me!”

Emani Mack 12th PAM

“I was walking down Hollywood and there was a group of people wearing clown costumes. I don’t like clowns! I turned around and they were screaming; I ran!

Arlin Hurtado 11th NMA

“I was walking on the street on Sunset... this guy was walking around with a Scream and there was blood on it. I thought it was fake; it turns out he had a real cut under his eye.”

Lexa Sorto 10th TCA

Interviews & Photo Credit By: Esmeralda Zambrano (Entertainment Editor) & Mary Paronyan (Chronicle Reporter)

Carl’s Jr. ad is offensive to women and immigrants clemencia solis OPINION EDITOR

A new Carl’s Jr. commercial featuring models dressed in skimpy bikinis playing volleyball on the border has sparked controversy.

The models are meant to represent the United States and Mexico fighting over a

burger being “Tex” or “Mex.” To settle this issue the blonde models face off the brunette models in a match of volleyball, over the U.S.-Mexican border wearing bikinis. Not only did Carl’s Jr. sexualize women, but the fast food giant also poked fun at the immigration issue in this country. Is this a little insensitive? Perhaps.

Carl’s Jr. is known for showing women eating its burgers in seductive poses, but the new approach to a political

issue that is widely debated in this country has led to many cries of outrage. The cries are justified since this is a sensi-

“Only in America can we combine hot models, immigration, and border volleyball in one commercial.” tive issue and using models that fit a stereotype does not help. Playing volleyball on the border is pretty harsh considering that people have died trying to cross that fence to enter the country.

We need a sensible approach to guns

deSTINY WILEY-YANCY CHRONICLE REPORTER

President Obama spoke earlier this month after the shooting at a community college in Oregon that claimed 10 lives on Oct. 1, including the life of the shooter.

Roseburg marked the 294 mass shooting this year, according to reports from the Gun Violence Archive. More than 9,000 people have been killed in gun incidents, in the past year alone. A startling number considering America retains higher deaths per 100,000 in comparison to other countries like Australia and Canada.

Although President Obama’s attempt to bring the American people together

Only in America can we combine hot models, immigration, and border volleyball into one commercial.

The commercial reignites an already heated debate while simultaneously creating a new one. Some people may believe the commercial is not entirely focusing on immigration and that it is focusing on the burger, but there are others who disagree.

Maybe this commercial could be taken as a joke, but it would be difficult to do so when 11 million people are currently undocumented in this country. Not everyone

after yet another tragic mass shooting was admirable, he faced some opposition from the gun advocates in the city of Roseburg, Oregon.

Heavily backed by the National Rifle Association, gun advocates flaunt the Second Amendment as if it’s invincible in the eyes of legislation, and no bill could be passed compromising the right to bear arms.

Gun advocates primarily establish their argument by claiming armed individuals deter hostile shooters. When in fact, there is no clear line of evidence that proves such.

According to a study in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, a gun is 22 times more likely to be used in a criminal assault, an accidental death or injury, a suicide or a homicide than it is for self-defense.

Gun advocates also cite the federal government’s ultimate agenda of disarming the citizenry as a secondary line of defense. Yet, there is no practical way for the

government to round-up the firearms of its citizens, which amounts to about 101 firearms per 100 people. An attempt to disarm the public would be strenuous and unenforceable.

Rather than extreme legislation, what is needed is a sensible approach to this complex issue. Like many other multidimensional issues in America, the problems of America’s gun debate cannot be solved with a onesize-fits-all approach. But it is the willingness of both sides of the political sphere to come together and assess the gun issue evident in our country today that will result in change.

There is an immense streak of grey lying between the positions of both the left and the right, but nothing will be accomplished unless gun advocates realize the evident issue here: more guns, more deaths.

came through the U.S.-Mexico border, but to those that did it might be difficult to see how a fast food giant uses it to promote a burger.

The U.S.-Mexico border seems to be a great way to advertise a burger, especially at a time when Donald Trump freely talks about many things such as “anchor babies.”

This shows us just how creative and ambitious our American corporations are. If Carl’s Jr. used women, bikinis, and the border for their burger, who knows what other bold combinations other corporations may try!

Pumpkin Spice Lattes can become a sweet addiction jOSINE TORRES

CHRONICLE REPORTER

Fall is the season of Halloween preparations, falling leaves and of course, Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Many fans of the ever popular drink were mooning all over social media due to its seasonal reappearance last September.

Honestly, it’s one of the things I look forward to during autumn besides the cooler weather and stylish outerwear.

I won’t lie to you, I am guilty of ordering this pumpkin and coffee concoction. I even made a point of signing up for a fan pass to receive the drink earlier.

It’s safe to say that I further fueled America’s obsession with

the PSL, but thankfully I’m part of the group that isn’t overly consumed with the beverage.

Some people are so attached to Pumpkin Spice Lattes that they wish for it to be an annual drink. As much as I love drinking something that reminds me of dessert time after a Thanksgiving feast, I’d hate to see this latte on a daily basis. Wouldn’t people begin to get glutted of all pumpkin-related treats if they were to see or drink them everyday?

As much as I enjoy drinking a PSL on a cool autumn day, I wouldn’t die if I was deprived of it for a whole year. I hate to say it, but Pumpkin Spice Lattes are just advertising ploys created by big corporations (Looking at you, Starbucks!). Personally, I’m more of a chai and green tea kind of girl anyways.

“Pumpkin Spice Lattes are just advertising ploys created by big corporations”

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Sheik of the month: Meet the man behind the seams Angeline Angulo chronicle reporter

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enzo Baluyut, SAS junior, is inspired by the art of fashion. Baluyut sketches illustrations of high fashion designs during his free time.

He is one talented young man who sees himself going a lot further in the fashion industry. Baluyut first became interested in fashion when he was in eighth grade.

His first illustration was a design for women; however, he is definitely considering designing for men and even animals.

Baluyut said he looks up to PHOTO CREDIT: ANGELINE the fashion designer Alexander ANGULO

McQueen who is an inspiration and a motivation to strive for bigger things.

His goals are to work for a fashion magazine and to create his own clothing line. He describes his fashion aesthetic as hip, modern, and rough edged, overall classy.

In the past, he worked on a project for Zyra Banez. Banez is a 20-year-old girl who lives in Melbourne, Australia. She is well-known on social media for her passion for art and also for her knowledge on fashion.

She makes videos on YouTube which showcase her viewers’ tutorials on her fashion illustrations and upcoming events

such as the international fashion design contest.

In this international contest, people from all over the world were suggested to submit a certain fashion design of their taste. Due to Renzo’s hard work and talent, he won third place.

As a reward he received art supplies in the mail that would facilitate him with putting his fashion ideas on sketch paper.

Baluyut is currently working on a student portfolio. He is looking forward to presenting his student portfolio to jobs that he may apply to soon.

Baluyut’s style of fashion is haute couture. He loves fash-

ion industries such as Chanel, Dior, and Prada.

“My biggest dream is to one day work for any of these designers,” he said. He believes in himself and in his potential to sketch great designs in the future.

Blast from the past: Halloween costumes 1980s style Erika buot Chronicle Reporter

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hrowback to Halloween in the 1980s. Students came in different types of costumes ranging from cute to scary.

Even though it was three decades ago, there isn’t much of a difference in the spirit of Halloween.

Top row from left: Raggedy Ann(1980), Raggedy Ann and Andy (1981), and a furry character (1989). Bottom row from left: Toga-clad frat boys from “National Lampoon’s Animal House;” (1981) witches never go out of style; Marilyn Monroe, a Goth fan and a zombie.

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Stylish costume ideas for every ghoul and girl Amaany Ruiz

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the witch is born. You can also change this by switching the pointed boots and hat for some fangs and red pumps, because now you’ve turned this simple idea into a vampire.

It also never hurts to get inspiration. For both guys and girls, shows like the Walking Dead and American Horror

he black and orange colors, the pile of pumpkins at your local grocery store, and the candy to satisfy your cravings... it must be Halloween soon.

I know it seems that we are in high school and one needs to take on a more “mature” role, but who said no one should still dress up and have fun?

Halloween is filled with tons of cool and fun ideas for being someone else for the night. Yes, costumes can often be expensive and a one-time thing, but here are some ideas to get your spooky on.

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be given a spooky spin for Halloween. These ideas can also serve as a guide to what you’re looking to buy at a costume store. It’s all about what you like.

Makeup can also make your look come to life. For those of you makeup artists, here’s the chance to test how well you can complete the costume.

One may not have time to buy a costume, but makeup can create clowns, ghosts, zombies, and many more.

The scarier, the better!

Halloween is often welcomed with joy but it happens to sadly be a short holiday.

Right after it’s over, we start to think about what we are going to be next year.

What happens to the old costumes though? These costumes can be given away to thrift stores, repurposed into

a cool outfit or kept completely in tact for memorabilia.

Remember that this is your one night to be someone else and have fun doing it.

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Get crafty this Halloween with spooky decorations

Esmeralda Zambrano Entertainment editor

Materials needed: An old hoodie, colored fabrics, scissors, and fabric glue.

STEP 1: Layout your sweater and start cutting out the figures.

and meanwhile enjoy an icy lemonade.

STEP 4: Finally, enjoy the new hoodie on Halloween and if you wish to make matching bottoms, feel free to do so.

STEP 2: Once all the shapes and figures are cut out, start pasting them on the hoodie with fabric glue.

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onsters and goblins, skeletons and ghosts, Halloween is right around the corner.

There are so many costumes to choose from; one feels overwhelmed and undecided.

Don’t panic, there are easy and last minute costumes one can try for themselves. There are also strange and creepy decorations that make visitors

feel the frightful vibes, so light the path to candy with festive candles.

Spooky or not, having a ghoulish Halloween is fun. Let the scary crafting begin!

For homemade decorations (like the jars), round up a few jars, tissue paper, string, and paint. Grab a jar and begin painting the outside as a

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ghost, a creepy cat, pumpkin, or any creature that haunts the night.

Once the paint has dried off, set a small candle inside the jar and enjoy the luminous Halloween.

Any old hoodies lying around? Tackle them down with this fun and cozy wolf or monster outfit.

STEP 3: Wait about an hour for the glue to be effective

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ENTERTAINMENT

Spice up Halloween with a marathon movie night Horrifying movie classics to watch in the dark this Halloween josine torres

chronicle reporter

Halloween is coming upon us which means that horror

flick marathons are a must. If you find yourself bored and looking for a scare, then these classics will keep you on the edge of your seats, your eyes glued to the screen, and you scared out of your wits. Here is the definitive ranking of Halloween films from teen-friendly to downright demented.

1. Halloweentown High: The third installment of the Disney Channel “Halloweentown” se-

thons.

book before calling it a night, but when that book warns of an evil entity that torments its readers, no one will be getting some shut-eye until the sun comes up.

3. A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night: This 2014 horror romance follows a lonesome vampire when she meets a young man with a complicated life. Backed by a killer soundtrack (pun definitely intended) and an intriguing plot this film is definitely important to add to your list.

4. Zombieland: The 2009 zombie comedy film delivers the right amount of laughs and gorey-goodness that is far from lifeless. It is a perfect

9. The Blair Witch Project: This found-footage film retells the story of three young filmmakers in the Maryland Black Hills and the hauntings that plagued them before their disappearance.

“Cabin in the Woods” is an un conventional scary movie with the right amount of laughs and bloody-gore to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

10. The Conjuring: Demonologists Lorraine and Ed

7. The Silence of the Lambs: The psychological thriller that introduced the infamous Dr. Hannibal Lecter to the cinematic scene is known to be pretty terrifying even without a creepy ghoul or monster present. Also, Clarice Starling is just the coolest FBI agent ever. ries follows teen witch Marnie Piper as she navigates through high school with her Halloweentown friends while protecting them from the Knights of the Iron Dagger.

2. Shaun of the Dead: The British horror-comedy film featuring the comic duo of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost gives the right amount of zombie fights and chases while delivering hilarious one-liners and situations making it a staple for Halloween movie mara-

horror flick to watch if you’re looking for some fun and really inventive ways to kill a zombie.

8. The Babadook: Everyone enjoys a good pop-up story

5. Scream: The cult classic known for satirizing infamous horror movies like “Halloween” and “Friday the 13th” has plot twists and murderous kill-off scenes that go down as some of the most creative yet horrendous deaths in cinematic history.

Warren investigate the horrific manifestations that haunt the Perron family after they move into their secluded farmhouse with an unsettling past.

Street: The supernatural slasher created by the late Wes Craven is another staple horror flick that follows the notorious Freddy Krueger and his reign of terror on the town of Springwood.

13. The Exorcist: The 1973 horror film entails the demonic possession of a young girl and the gruesome exorcism two priests conduct to save her life. This movie still horrifies audiences today, so if you want to see your parents spooked then definitely show them this classic.

11. Halloween: John Carpenter’s “Halloween” introduced almost every horror movie trope known to man. It is now a classic Halloween flick that features a psychotic, knifewielding killer and his teenage prey that die one by one until no one’s left standing.

6. Cabin in the Woods:

12. A Nightmare on Elm

Fall in love with Troye Sivan’s new album, “Wild” esmeralda zambrano entertainment editor

YouTube star, Troye Sivan, blasted the charts again with

his new album, WILD. Whether it is his synth-pop music or his candor and smooth vocals, Troye knows how to captur his audience’s heart.

Since his first EP album release, TRYXE, Troye has gained over 3 million music and YouTube followers. His greatest hit single, Happy Little Pill, with about 19 million views charted one of the top five singles on Billboard August 2014.

This year’s album was as successful as last year’s and fans applauded Troye, leaving positive comments on

YouTube. After teasing his fans with snippets of the song, WILD was finally released a day before. His YouTube fans were finally able to hear the entire song and fell in love with it immediately. “ I finally got around to listening to this song and I’m obsessed,” said YouTube fan, TheWaviieNinqa.

It gets juicier as the singer calls his series “ Blue Neighborhood”. It gets fans more excited as the music video for WILD illustrates the love of two young friends which grows over time. The music video teases fans when it ends with a kiss. Fans became eager to see part two of the series.

Part two of “ Blue Neighbor-

hood, takes place under the song, FOOLS, where the two love birds face difficulties and disperse.

Now everyone is waiting for part three. What happens next? YouTube fans like sushibethers xx have created possible scenarios for the next video, taking a guess of what is going to happen next.

In an interview with Billboard, Troye said that [he puts his] heart and soul,” into this project. Anyone can enjoy his music and fall in love.

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Open the doors to The Broad’s new wonderland esmeralda Zambrano ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

A white hive full of imagination and colors, The

and Edythe L. Broad who are philanthropists, promoting welfare of others.

Their generous donation helped build the art museum that was named after them.

Thanks to their donation, Angelenos can explore the space of the architectural building and natural lighting, the glass elevator, and its collection of various works!

Here is one of many art pieces that will capture one’s attention, Roy Lichtenstein’s,” I...I’m Sorry.” (left) His artwork and

Broad, is now open at Downtown LA. The new museum is a welcoming home to postwar and contemporary art.

From Thomas Struth to Richard Artschwager, the art pieces are an endless variety and anyone who admires their art will feel the artistic vibes.

The museum holds more than 2,000 art works and has a two floor gallery space to hold The Broad’s comprehensive collection. The building was found by Eli

style is commonly popular in the world of pop culture.

The pop art represents a modern day Eve apologizing for eating the forbidden fruit.

Another, work of art is Jean-Michel Basquiat’s painting, “Untitled,” which is considered to man as a self -portraiture. The skull figure represents life and death, where half the head is black and the eyes are sunk in. However, there are bright colors that illuminate inner activity.

Black burgers rise from the grave at Burger King

Marvin anderson chronicle reporter

Most people have mixed feelings about Burger King’s

latest “A1” Whopper that’s being heavily promoted for Halloween, which is mostly known for its black burger buns.

I really had to mentally prepare myself before I ate this burger because of the black buns. Not only because they are black but because I read that in Japan they use squid ink to give them that color and

I was not looking forward to having squid ink in my mouth.

Thanks to a worker at

Burger King, I found out that they use food coloring in the “A1” Whoppers they serve in

of success, but he uses his disadvantages as inspiration for his raw musical talent. He builds himself an “empire,” literally, since his record label is called Empire Entertainment.

find evidence linking him to his cousin’s death, Lucious is imprisoned and leaves his son, Jamal, in charge of his empire.

His decision comes off as a shocking revelation due to the prejudice Luscious holds toward his son for being gay.

A father learning to accept his son for who he is and leaving his legacy to him makes for a heart-warming story but that is not what Empire is about; not all are happy with Jamal’s win. His mother, Cookie, and brothers, Hakeem and Andre, plan a hostile takeover, arguing that it is for the good of the company and that the profits will be shared evenly amongst them.

Lucious is able to put a stop to the scheme from jail and kicks them to the curb, forcing them to start their own record label.

This season will reveal Lucious’ fate, Cookie’s success, and a new take on the racial systematic oppression American minorities face.

America, so I felt more comfortable eating it even though it was less healthy. So there I was, sitting in a chair with the burger in front of me. I smelled it and got a scent of of the “A1” sauce inside of the bun, which honestly didn’t smell that bad.

I also came to a conclusion that the burger couldn’t be that terrible because Burger King was heavily promoting it. So when I bit into it I was absolutely disappointed! It tasted like a normal Whopper,

not that normal Whoppers are bad, but I was just hoping to be surprised. Whether it was a good surprise or a bad surprise I thought that at least I would have a good story to tell to my friends, family, and even you readers.

So it just tasted like a normal Whopper with “A1” sauce inside of the bun, but if you want to try it, go ahead but I personally give it a 2 out of 5.

Reaching new heights of power Marleni Lopez

chronicle reporter

The second season of the popular television drama,

Empire, started off with a bang Sept. 23. The results of the broadcast premiere week places the season premiere at the most viewed episode in the show’s history.

The success of the show is due to the originality it brings to the table.

The diversity displayed is refreshing as it strays from Hollywood’s typical whitewashed cast.

The plot is that of a family starting from the bottom and now being at the top. The Lyons are a family of five: Lucious, Cookie, Andre, Jamal and Hakeem Lyon.

Before the fame and fortune, Lucious and Cookie are drugs dealers. They run the streets of New York but inevitably get caught up in the game. The mother takes the wrap, leaving the father a single parent of three.

Being a drug dealer, black, and poor, Lucious is left with few options and almost no chance

However, old habits die hard.

Growing up in the streets and hustling to survive make Lucious cold. He loves the power he has attained and has killed for it. After the police

New killer sorority girls destiny wiley-yancy

chronicle reporter

Imagine the Mean Girls plot line having an illegitimate

baby with every bad horror movie ever created. That is Fox’s latest Tuesday night horror comedy, Scream Queens, in a nutshell.

Scream Queens premiered Sept. 22 and since then, there have been three episodes. Ratings have remained particularly high, partly in response to big-name celebrities like Ariana Grande and Nick Jonas guest starring.

Led on by the commercials flaunting the names of American Horror Story and Glee producers, viewers who arrived ready to receive a combination of dark comedy and horror, will be severely disappointed.

The show is stocked full of everyone’s favorite television

tropes: the unconventional white girl and her sassy black best friend who isn’t given much character development except for the spontaneous black microaggressions she utters in times of distress. The ambitious nerd, who despite her inherent role in the college food chain, aspires to become part of the same clique responsible for her demise.

And the barista who attempts to sway the show’s protagonist from pledging to the school’s most notorious sorority because there’s just something “not right about them.” Oh and of course, the white-girl pumpkin spice latte jabs.

To make matters worse, there is not a single attractive guy in this show that viewers can wholeheartedly trust.

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Athletes of the month

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David rothenberg,TCA sENIOR, fOOTBALL Crimson Chronicle: How does it feel to be Athlete of the Month?

David Rothenberg: Good, I guess. I like playing football so this is a reward.

Crimson Chronicle: What sparked your interest in sports?

David Rothenberg: I believe that I am a born-athlete, so I find the potential in myself to go for anything that comes my way.

Crimson Chronicle: How has football impacted your life?

David Rothenberg: It is made me more responsible in school and in life.

Crimson Chronicle: Why do you think your coach chose you to be Athlete of the Month?

David Rothenberg: Because he already picked the best player last month, Tyree Moore, so he had to choose the second best player.

Crimson Chronicle: What does football mean to you?

David Rothenberg: It is a sport. I play it because I’m good at it and it’s fun.

Crimson Chronicle: Do you ever think about quitting?

David Rothenberg: No I do no. I like the guys on the team and I hope they like me. We are winning. Everything is good.

There really isn’t any time to think about quitting. I love my team.

Crimson Chronicle: How do you manage keeping up with schoolwork and football?

David Rothenberg: 6th period I work on school work because schoolwork is more important than anything else in the world. And then when I get home I have at least 3 hours to do work, so that’s fun too.

Crimson Chronicle: Was there a struggle you had to overcome pertaining to football?

David Rothenberg: No, because at the beginning all my teammates loved me and

Crimson Chronicle: What does volleyball mean to you?

Kelly Perla: Volleyball means the world to me. It’s like an escape for me where I can just clear my mind.

Crimson Chronicle: Do you ever feel like quitting?

Kelly Perla: I’ve never felt like quitting before, I really do enjoy playing volleyball.

Crimson Chronicle: How do you manage keeping up with schoolwork and volleyball?

Kelly Perla: Managing school and sports for me isn’t easy.

Most of the time I’m taking my own time out of any leisure I have to catch up on work and just to make sure I’m on top of

my grades.

Crimson Chronicle: Was there a struggle you had to overcome pertaining to volleyball?

Kelly Perla: Making new friends because I started off not knowing anybody on the team. Overtime I started to get to know everyone Crimson Chronicle: What do you think is the most complicated part about playing volleyball?

Kelly Perla: The most complicated part is having the right mentality. You have to come on the court with the right attitude and be ready.

Crimson Chronicle: When

you are playing, do you care about winning or teamwork?

Kelly Perla: Teamwork is what I care about the most when playing. It’s a major factor that comes in when my team and I are on the court.

When we’re working together and staying focused, we’re at our ultimate best.

Crimson Chronicle: What is your advice to anybody that would like to start playing volleyball?

Kelly Perla: To anybody who wants to start playing volleyball, go for it. Have fun with it and stay dedicated because you might end up falling in love with the sport like me.

boys not only destroyed the Cobras with a score of 40-0, but also smashed the record of most games won undefeated

On Friday Oct. 23, the boys went against Legacy High, making it their eighth win in a row

in the school’s with Photo Credit: MARLENI LOPEZ history (7-0), touchbringing home a milestone for downs made by Kyle Brammer, the team.

Surmier Cunningham and Although they have been David Rothenberg. The game play ing in glory this past seastarted off slow with a touchson, the players remain humdown made by the Tigers ble. “Helping us be humble during the last six seconds of keeps us together like a family, the first quarter, but began to [we] focus on the team,” said build up during the second varsity player Tyree Moore. quarter.

After the first half Kyle Brammer rushed the ball making the third touchdown of the night, but was quickly retaliated with another touchdown made by the Tigers. To stay in the lead, quarterback David Rothenberg scored the fourth and final touchdown of the night during the fourth quarter making the final score 24-13.

Although they won another game against Legacy, this season’s rival Belmont High was able to take down the Tigers with a clean score of 41-0, while the Sheiks struggled to make it through.

The next game on Oct. 30 against Belmont will be the toughest game of the season.

Belmont High has a reputation of becoming a stronger team this season and also has an undefeated streak. Only one

team will march off the field with glory but the boys remain positive.

“Respect everyone. Fear no one,” said varsity player Rafael Linos. The team keeps focusing on the goal which is to maintain their streak.

The junior varsity boys had a rough start at the beginning of this season, but have managed to climb their way up to victory after facing Bernstein on Sept. 27 and Contreras on Oct. 9. Later winning their game against Legacy with a score of 27-0 on Oct. 23.

“We still need improvement, [but] we’re progressing each and every day,” said junior varsity player Christian Exerescu.

Both varsity and junior varsity have proven their strengths during the season.

on Oct. 1 Five of the runners are new to the team and had not met their ten days of mandatory training in order to participate. “[Our] top two runners, Jio and Alex, are good enough

“[There are] two very fast individuals who have a high possibility of qualifying for state.”

Previous runners have made it to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)

city champchampionship race and have even finished fourth place at finals. With this years talent the same is expected this season.

Kelly perla, SAS Junior, volleyball

Crimson Chronicle: How does it feel to be Athlete of the Month?

Kelly Perla: It feels really good, I honestly wasn’t expecting it. It was a major surprise to me.

Crimson Chronicle: What sparked your interest in sports?

Kelly Perla: I wanted to try something new and go out of my comfort zone.

Crimson Chronicle: Why do you think your coach picked you as Athlete of the Month?

Kelly Perla: Because [coach] sees me putting all my effort out on the court, not only for me but for my team.

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I loved all my teammates. It’s been a success from the start and that’s why our record is what it is.

Crimson Chronicle: When you are playing, do you care about winning or teamwork?

David Rothenberg: Both, but winning is everything.

Crimson Chronicle: What is your advice to anybody that would like to start playing football?

David Rothenberg: If you’re winning it’s cool cause it’s rewarding, and if you’re losing it’s not worth it.

The unbeaten will face off on Friday

vanessa centeno

SPORTS EDITOR

The undefeated streak (8-0) continues and will be tested this Friday, Oct. 30 in the most anticipated game against the, also (8-0), undefeated Belmont High.

Bernstein High was defeated in the annual Battle for Sunset game on Sept. 27, a game determining which school was to own Sunset boulevard. Winning 13-10, the varsity boys kept the paddle for the second year in a row.

Having to endure the obstacles presented with the absence of the head varsity coach Frank Galvan, due to medical emergencies, the team trained with assistant coaches but managed to continue their successful season against Marquez High, taking the win once again with a score of 35-14.

Followed by a game that slaughtered the Cobras, the

Surmier Cunningham (13) scores a touchdown

Cross-country team looks for runners

Marleni Lopez

CHRONICLE REPORTER

The Sheiks faced off against Contreras on Oct.5 where they lost due to a technicality.

As of now, the team has six runners, but not all were able to participate in the Hollywood versus Contreras race

to get scholarships” said SAS senior Henry Le. NMA sophomore Jiovanny Orelus, one of the top runners has been on the team since his freshman year.

Coach Adolfo Carcano said,

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Lady Sheiks face Belmont tomorrow Morgan Martin

chronicle reporter

With an overall record of (7-4) the varsity girls volleyball team will attempt to beat the Sentinels tomorrow for the second time this season.

The Varsity players were defeated by Roybal Oct. 22 in a 3-1 loss. On Oct. 19, the lady volleyball players beat RFK in a 3-1 victory. The Lady Sheiks had a three-set loss against the Contreras Cobras Oct. 15. On Oct. 13 the varsity girls defeated Belmont in a 3-1 game.

The Lady Sheiks had a close game against the Bernstein Dragons Oct. 8 where they were overtaken by the Dragons in a 3-1 loss.

On Oct. 5, they won against the Roybal Titans in a 3-1 victory. The girls took on RFK Oct. 1 and conquered the Bobcats in a close 3-1 win.

On Sept. 29 the Contreras Cobras barely slithered past the Sheiks in a tight 3-1 loss.

Jennifer Fadersaer, SAS sophomore, said that this year the team is doing “exceptionally well because on-and-off court communication is amaz-

a good start and are positive, we will win the game.”

Her advice to her team would be to realize that “everyone makes mistakes” and in

Sophomore Jennifer Fadersaer gets ready to bump the ball.

Photo Credit: MORGAN MARTIN

ing.” Fadersaer said that “volleyball is a mental game,” so in order to win games “the team needs to stay positive.”

“Volleyball is all about how you think and how you start the game,” she said. “If we have

order to succeed in a game “[they] need to forget about their mistakes.”

The Lady Sheiks had a strong two-set victory against Roybal Oct. 22. On Oct. 19, the junior varsity players had a 2-1 victory against RFK. They

Trade Tech, a division one team.

During his collegiate career, alongside with his teammates and now colleagues Joseph Morgan and Marquis Dubose, Myles won back-to-back championships from 2006 to 2008.

Myles then moved onto playing for the Morgan State Bears in the NCAA for two

years in a row and won championships during his time on the team.

After having been in the shoes of an athlete, Myles moved onto becoming a coach and trained young players for four years.

He was the official head assistant coach last year at Los Angeles Trade Tech and is now coaching the boys basketball

were defeated in a two-set loss against Contreras Oct.15.

The junior varsity girls faced Belmont and won in a two-set victory Oct. 13.

On Oct. 8 they slayed the Bernstein Dragons in a two-set victory.

They defeated the Roybal Titans Oct. 5 in two sets. They dominated the RFK Bobcats Oct. 1 in a two-set victory. On the Sept. 29 battle against Contreras, the junior varsity Lady Sheiks were defeated.

Itzel Padilla, SAS junior, said that junior varsity is focused on “communicating and covering.”

They are still working hard on “covering, keeping their eyes on the ball, and focusing before the games” despite their almost undefeated record, but Padilla said that she believes “there’s a big chance” that junior varsity could go undefeated for the rest of the season.

Alexandria Hughes, SAS junior, dislocated her thumb and tore a tendon, resulting in surgery mid-volleyball season.

“I knew that something was wrong when I would move my thumb” she said.

After seeing a doctor, she continued to play volleyball after sitting out the first four games of the season, until seeing a thumb-specialist who told her that she tore a tendon and needed surgery.

She is done for the rest of the season and “for the rest of the year, [she] needs to heal and do therapy once the cast is off.”

The girls have managed to pick up their game this season and will continue to work with each other as a team and family to reach their goals in playoffs.

Basketball scores four new coaches

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RICO MYLES

In hopes of a successful season this winter, one of the newest coaches recruited this year is Rico Myles, a basketball player from Los Angeles who comes with goals of “winning not just conference champions, but state too.”

Myles played at Crenshaw High School and followed up with his basketball career when playing at Los Angeles JOSEPH MORGAN Another coach added to the team is Joseph Morgan, an overseas player coaching to win and work this season.

Morgan played alongside Rico Myles and Marquise Dubose at Los Angeles Trade Tech where he too was able to win the title of back-to-back championships. Morgan also played for the division one

his career overseas, leaving behind the United States and playing in China. There, Mor-

gan was able to play as a point guard and now continues his basketball career as a coach.

As his first year training young athletes, the new coach has a mentality in mind that will lead the team to victory. “Play defense and win,” said Morgan.

The new head junior varsity coach, Marquis Dubos, steps his way into becoming the guide for the younger players.

Dubos began his basketball journey at Dorsey High School and continued his path in basketball at Los Angeles Trade Tech where, alongside Rico Myles and Joseph Morgan, he

was able to win back-to-back championship titles.

Being the point guard who led his team to state with an average of twelve assists a game; his skill will be resourceful for the junior varsity team.

Dubos has coached six years in recreational teams and will use his talents in

coaching for the Sheiks, arriving with the mentality of growth.

Although having began coaching, Dubos continues to play in leagues, meaning that he can use what he learns on the court and teach the players from his experiences.

“I want to help improve every kid. I want to get every

One more addition to the group of fresh coaches is Arthur Country, a coach stepping into the gym with innovative ideas to help the team grow.

Country’s history in basketball traces back to his time playing in college and also making it semi-pro in summer leagues.

Coach Country began his

time on the court as a coach at Compton College, where his abilities as a coach began.

Coaching since the beginning of August, coach Country has already put his methods into play by “making sure [the team] is mentally ready, teaching them responsibility and teaching that basketball is not just a sport.”

MARQUIS DUBOS

ARTHUR COUNTRY

team in West Virginia State.

Morgan then continued

“Play defense and win.”

Country described basketball as a way to teach the team how to adapt to the world in any situation. Whether it be jobs or family, basketball teaches teamwork and how to work with different people and opinions with respect. “[You have to] deal with different egos, there’s compromise. [The boys] must love one

Sheiks.

“There is good talent to compete. I also want to help develop character in basketball with these kids [and] life lessons,” said Myles.

With the level of experience that Myles carries, the boys are sure to have a season of wins.

Although he has not been coaching for long, Morgan has experienced enough as an athlete in order to hand down wisdom to the team. There is no doubt in the abilities of Coach Morgan.

player ready for varsity,” said Dubos, there is no doubt that with this new coach that the junior varsity team will be prepared for varsity by the end, or even before, of the season. It is clear that with another addition of talent, both varsity and junior varsity teams will reach their potential this season. another and stay positive,” he said.

Country also hopes to brand his motto into the boys’ minds: “Stay positive. Stay focused.”

With positivity, according to Country, there is success. The key to the game is to “always stay positive and control yourself no matter what.”

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