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VOLUME XIII ISSUE I OCTOBER 2019
Dr. Mary Reid takes over top position
Former special ed teacher is the fourth principal in two years
JOAN KIM AND SIDNEY GONZALEZ EDITOR IN CHIEF AND NEWS EDITOR
Dr. Mary Reid has joined the Hollywood family as the school’s new principal. Edward Colacion, Hollywood’s last principal, stepped down from the position this May. In his place, Fonna Bishop served as Interim Principal until Sept 20, with Reid arriving on Sept 23. “I am so proud to become a Sheik. I realized how I am a part of history. I’m very happy to be making Hollywood history,” said Reid. Reid has extensive education experience after starting out as a performer. She returned to school, attending UCLA to receive her doctorate in education which helped establish job security. She began at Millikan Middle School as a special ed teacher, band teacher and choir teacher. While at Millikan, she was promoted to magnet arts coordinator . Reid then served as an assistant principal in both Mark Twain Middle School and Hamilton High School, then later became principal at Cheviot Hills High
Dr. Mary Reid settles into her new job as principal. PHOTO CREDIT: Sidney Gonzalez
School, a continuation school. Reid had to go through the hiring process, beginning with individuals
sending letters of interest which are then reviewed by the hiring committee. The committee consists of parents, students,
teachers, and administrators and they then select a few applicants that they feel will be good for the job. Then, the local district superintendent (currently Cheryl Hildreth) reviews the selected applicants and selects the principal. Reid has had a background in music, she was in a rock band in the 80s and currently plays viola. Reid started out in her rock band “Che Blammo” which is on Spotify. Reid currently plays viola in a quartet at Valley Symphony Orchestra. Reid performed at Universal Studios in “Conan the Barbarian” as “Red Sonja”. In addition to performing
JROTC makes a comeback on campus
at Universal Studios, she appeared in television shows and movies such as “Hardcastle and McCormick” and “Clan of the Cave Bear.” Reid also previously worked as a ski instructor, which was the initial reason for moving to California. Activities she currently enjoy are travelling, especially to Italy, and reading. Reid wants to begin communication with the community and work with them with projects to involve students and the community alike. Helping the Performing Arts Magnet and New Media Academy grow is one of her goals. She plans to interact with teachers and students and see their visions. “She was very welcoming and asked us about what we want to do in the future, so she can know about our goals,” said SAS senior Nicole Kaye Agustin. “She definitely knows what she can contribute and can overall represent our school.” http://www.drmaryreidgaudio.com/
After two years, JROTC returns as an afterschool class Cristal Rincon WEBSITE EDITOR
Bishop. Hollywood is the fastest school to get approved for this program,
across the nation chosen to introduce and run JROTC. “When I came here and I visited the school, and I saw all of the photos, all of the pictures still hanging on the walls, all of the trophies, the clutter, the boxes” said Colonel Hensley, “I literally got emotional and I said, I’ve got to bring this school back.” Many students, especially those previously involved in JROTC, were pleased with its return. Michael Granados, SAS Senior and returning JROTC student said he was sur-
ing been deeply impacted by JROTC, he felt that it was important for JROTC to be available to students. “Prior to joining the program, I was not the best student,” said Michael. “I believe that it’s a huge benefit for a lot of people, especially if they do take it seriously.” JROTC focuses on discipline, teamwork, and leadership values. Contrary to popular belief, the purpose of JROTC is to create better citizens, not soldiers. Since it’s first class, JROTC has been focusing on instruction, physical fitness, and marching. They meet from 3:15 to 4:45 pm every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
due to the school’s history, administrators said. In 1917, Hollywood was one of seven schools
prised to see the program return, especially since returning usually takes three or five years. Hav-
Approximately 40 students are enrolled and are looking forward to the program’s future.
Cadets line up for uniform inspection PHOTO CREDIT: Dr. Arocha
Hollywood High School’s beloved JROTC program has returned, after meeting its demise on its 100th anniversary in 2017. It is being led by Colonel Darryl Hensley, who runs all JROTC programs in LAUSD. JROTC was cut in 2017 due to financial reasons, but has returned as a free seventh period, thanks to Interim Principal Fonna
“Prior to joining the program, I was not the best student. I believe that it’s a huge benefit for a lot of people, especially if they do take it seriously.”
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What you need to know about Homecoming
Tickets for the Oct. 19 Homecoming Dance are currently on sale for $15. The theme is 2000’s Throwback and tickets will be $20 at the door. The ASB chose the theme by coming up with 12 ideas to start off, voting on them and using the top three (Casino, Night in Paris, 2000’s Throwback) for the school to vote on on Spirit Friday in the quad. The Homecoming game will be on Oct. 18 against Belmont.
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NEWS
Meet the new teachers Bani rice and Carla Villegas
Chronicle reporters
A new addition of Hollywood High School teachers has joined the campus including Francisco Juarez, Young Kang, Sarita Phipps,Celina Salazar, Maria Villagomez, and Clair Chyi. Juarez, once a substitute, now a full time teacher at Hollywood High has been teaching a little over three years. He is now a history teacher for PAM. Before working at Hollywood, Juarez worked in a charter school in the Long Beach district. He teaches history, AP US history, and government for PAM students. “I started working at Da Vinci Middle School,” said Juarez. “ I worked with a student with autism, and I was his academic coach.” Kang, the new 3D computer animation teacher for NMA, has been teaching for 14 years. Kang previously taught as a multimedia instructor at Platt College for two semesters. When he first started teaching it was necessary to have math credentials to teach the computer course so he ended up going back to school for them. He then taught at Garfield High for seven years and Dymally High for five years and is now at Hollywood. “I came here to teach 3D computer animation which
is what I really want to teach and was passionate about from the very beginning. I am so excited to be here and am having lots of fun teaching 3D animation here,” said Kang. All the way from Chicago we have a new physical education teacher, Phipps. Phipps taught seventh and eight grade physical education at Irving Middle School for six years. This is her
China in 2011,” she said. She started teaching in our community this year and is “very proud” to be a part of the community she grew up in. She is so far enjoying her time here at Hollywood and says her students are “pretty extraordinary.” Villagomez, the new Spanish teacher, has been working for LAUSD for 15 years. She began her career at Miguel Contreras
first year teaching at a high school and says she can tell the difference in the maturity levels. “Growing up, this was my favorite subject in school. And I really enjoyed being in activities like sports,” she said. Salazar, the new social science teacher for NMA, has been working with students since 2010. She first started as an after school counselor for the Parks and Recreation Department in Fullerton. She has traveled across the world during her career. “ I went on to teach English abroad in Shanghai,
Learning Center at the Los Angeles School of Global Studies and taught Spanish and ELD. She then moved to Young Oak Kim Academy and taught ELD and health science. Villagomez then worked as a substitute before joining Hollywood. She said she is “ happy to be here.” Chyi is a math teacher for NMA. Due to unsuccessful attempts to interview her, she will unfortunately not be included in the article but we wish her the best time at Hollywood.
“I am so excited to be here and am having lots of fun teaching 3D animation here.”
Counselor is here to hear you Kayla Kwak Copy editor
New Psychiatric Social Worker, Robin Takashima, will be on campus every Thursday and Friday in room 413A from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to provide students with emotional and mental health support. Takashima can help with issues related to home difficulties, school, or simply feelings that one has trouble coping with. Takashima provides mental health support that can encompass anything and everything related to the mental, psychological, and emotional health of an individual. “I’m a kind of counselor who provides social, emotional or mental support and it can be related to grades and school or not knowing how to cope, but also in any way the student needs,” Takashima said. The reason for support
can be related to but not limited to traumatic or violent events, anxiety, or lack of sleep. There is 100% confidentiality when speaking with Takashima. Confidentiality means the conversation between
Ms.Takashima is new on campus. PHOTO CREDIT: Kayla Kwak
you and Takashima is kept secret or private. The only exception to the confidentiality agreement is when
there is a safety concern. It will be breached because of harm to yourself or others or when someone is harming you, has harmed you, or will harm you. Before becoming a Psychiatric Social Worker, Takashima worked with non-profit organizations to manage office facilities and fundraise. She was hired by My Friend’s Place, a homeless youth center, that led her to return to grad school to receive a Sociology degree. Takashima was also a part of the LAUSD Violence Prevention and Intervention Program for four years.
Prices becoming too horrifying?
NAYELI ALVIAR
PHOTO EDITOR
The classic horrors are making their way into Hollywood’s Horror Nights this year with themes like Throwback Thursdays and mazes from favorites like ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Killer Klowns From Outer Space’. “Probably the best part is hearing your friends screaming because they always act tough and this event shows otherwise,” said senior Jaspreet Singh. But is the true horror in 2019’s Horror Nights it’s slight rise in price? Last year’s prices ranged from $62.99 to $87.99. This year, prices have risen from $64 to $97. (These prices are for general admission only). “Yes I was aware and sure the experience is priceless,” said senior Jade Rodas. Single night tickets come in different categories. There’s general admission which comes with the start time at 7 pm and having Early Access to certain mazes starting at 6 pm. Universal Express ranges from $149 - $249 and comes with the same start time and early admission to certain mazes as general admission. But this ticket comes with ONE TIME express access to each maze and ride and priority seating in a live show. Universal Express Unlimited™ ranges from $189 - $299. It has everything the Universal Express Ticket has with the exception that this style of ticket will get you UNLIMITED express access to each maze and ride. The priority seating, entrance time, and early access all remains the same. Then there’s other tickets like R.I.P Tour , After 2 PM Day/Night, and Universal Express After 2pm. Tips are to be aware of the day you are going. Avoid weekend,, since they tend to be the most expensive and more crowded. For example, going on October 10 (a Friday) will cost you $82 while going on October 12 (a Saturday) will cost you $97. The process in savings is simple; be aware of when you are going and the possible discounts Universal offers so that your bank account won’t be screaming in absolute horror.
Video production studio coming soon Sidney Gonzalez News editor
The New Media Academy studio is still in progress and its completion approaches. Construction for the studio started in July and is estimated to be complete by the end of October. The studio will be in the old car shop on campus. At this moment, students have one room for video production. Currently, the space that students have is taken up by post production equipment such as computers for editing. With so much of this space taken up, students need to go around campus to record. These circumstances make filming often noisy and are less than desirable. The studio will put all aspects of production in one room and provide a quiet place to film where set pieces and a green screen will be available.
The studio will be used to film pieces such as films, documentaries, music videos, etc. It will be available for video production during school hours and afterschool, and magnet coordinator Ali Nezu hopes to use it with community partners to do projects. The studio is a result of a grant that Nezu and Antonio Manriquez applied for two years ago. The purpose was to have the old CTE facilities upgraded for new pathways. The grant is the Career Technical Educator Grant, and once it was awarded, plans for a new studio began. However, the estimate came out to be more than the grant awarded. Nezu then applied for another grant last year, and the sum of the two grants has been enough to cover the costs.
OCTOBER 2019
Netflix might face competition from Disney+
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Jocelyn Reyes
CHRONICLE REPORTER
Disney is coming out with a new app that will provide users with a variety of favorite Disney movies and shows. It’s going to provide with thousands of different titles, such as different live-action films produced by the company Alongside that, animated films that were only re-released during their “vault” ages, will now be streamed on the platform for available access to all users. Other features that will be included in this service are “being able to download
movies and watch them offline, have seven profiles per account, and simultaneously stream up to four films” as reported by Variety magazine. The main goal of Disney Plus’creation was that so different generations of people of all ages are able to take a look back at their childhood and to experience the new things coming from Disney. Other franchises joining up the line-up are Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Disney Plus is launching on November 19, 2019. It’ll
be seven dollars a month for people that are going to get it. The pricing is a lot cheaper than Netflix whose price has gone up to 14 dollars. Which means, it could cause competition between two major companies. “It’s a really good idea, since it’s efficient to keep all of those titles in more than one place,” says Torieryn Boles, PAM junior. She added that “getting the app is a maybe for me since you know prices and how much it would cost, stuff like that.” Unlike Netflix. most of the
streamed titles would be available at anytime and with a feature like this, some people think Netflix might get a run for its money. “ I’m ex-
cited for this app because, for mostly the Marvel movies and the franchise being in phase four now,” says Joseph WellsGreen, PAM junior.
Maia’s “Plum Blossoms” offers song of somber hope ivan trejo
Chronicle Reporter
Maia, an upcoming 19 year old female singer/song-
writer from Oakland, debuts her album about her high school experiences, speaks out on immigration and LGBTQ+ rights. Producing her own album. she delivers her debut songs by manifesting her thoughts and struggles, giving a voice to individuals that hide in the dark. In her most recent album, she sings about how songwriting and singing was a coping mechanism she used as a way of escaping from day to day life. Maia’s 2018 debut album “Plum Blossoms” clocked more than 100 million streams on Spotify which is
remarkable knowing that she recorded her album in her parent’s guest room.
“Giving a voice to individuals that hide in the dark.”
Maia partnered up with Robin, a music producer, and mentioned that she didn’t want to work with someone who only has experience in music but with someone that could personally understand. Maia writes and sings her songs to dissolve her feelings and tries to exploit the emotions she is going through.
After dropping her 2018 album, her followers increased massively in platforms such as TikTok, Youtube, and Instagram making it easier for her to speak about significant ideas.
The “Plum Blossoms” album cover was based on Maia’s debut song “Seasonal Depression” Photo Credit: MOXIE
New wave of beats from bedroom pop gains popularity JULIA ROUILLIARD
Chronicle Reporter
Indie music is independently produced by people.
When artists create indie music they create an authentic sound without restrictions. Mainstream genres are indie rock, indie pop, indie folk, and indie alternative. Well known indie rock artists include The Shins, Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, The Smiths, Vampire
Weekend, and Beck. Most subgenres don’t last long, but bedroom pop might stay because it has been gaining popularity for about a year now. Bedroom pop has become somewhat mainstream in the indie genre because of streaming platforms such as Spotify, Soundcloud, Band Camp, and YouTube. Mainstream bed-
room pop artists consist of Clairo, Rex Orange County, Cuco, Boy Pablo, Mac Demarco, Steve Lacy, and Omar Apollo. Rex Orange County will be performing at The Shrine Auditorium January 10, 2020, the capacity is 6,300. Even though those are the well known artists in the bedroom pop genre there are other artists who are also great: BOYO, Good Morn-
ing, Inner Wave, Los Retros and Puma Blue. Some of these bands haven’t headlined their own shows yet, but have opened for bigger artists. Puma Blue will be performing at the Bootleg Theater Nov. 11, the capacity is 500-700. Puma Blue performed on Jan. 24, 2019 at Gold Diggers which is a club for ages 21+. Indie has an impact on popculture because it allows more
people to express themselves with something different with music.
“Bedroom pop has become somewhat mainstream in the indie genre because of streaming plaforms.”
Well known indie singer and songwriter Pablo Sotelo, performs at the El Rey Thatre . Photo Credit: LA Times
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Sheik of the Month: Ben takes senior year by storm GUADALUPE DOMINGUEZ
CHRONICLE REPORTER
Photo Credit: Guadalupe Dominguez
Senior Class President Benjamin Kersh is bringing positive adjustments to this year’s senior class. As a PAM student, Ben has been working nonstop from being a cheerleader to participating in Friendship and Key Club to working on creating a memorable year for the senior class. Although he wasn’t here all four years as he transferred to Hollywood his second semesPAM Senior and Senior Class President Benja- ter of freshman year,
min Kersh is working persistently for the Class of 2020.
Ben has left such a positive impression on the Sheik community that friends and administration encouraged him to run for Senior President. “I wanted to help give a voice to the students of our class,” said Ben. “So feeling that my class has the trust in me to do this job is something that I am very grateful for.” His peers agree. “He takes his stuff really seriously, he definitely puts Senior Council at the utmost importance,” said Angel Velasquez,
who works alongside Ben as senior class treasurer. Angel also said how Ben definitely puts in the work where it is needed and is very persistent in getting the Class of 2020 involved in their own activities. In his first few months of presidency he has made lowering senior package prices a priority. Seniors this year are saving over $100 on their packages when compared to last year’s class. Not only is he lowering package prices but he is also focusing on making sure
Fall in love with these autumn activities
seniors are being provided with the activities they paid for and enjoying them. “We just want to create as much as possible so that everybody can have things to remember,” said Ben. His counselor, Elizabeth Payne, said, “Ben has always been a self starter. He is very dedicated. When he is after something, he is continuously pursuing that.”
Frida larios
managing editor and opinion editor
Fall is among us and so are the many activities that the season has to offer. There are a lot of places to go and things to do, so here are some options that you could consider to (pumpkin) spice your fall up. Visit a pumpkin patch: Pumpkin patches are a classic that will never get old. The Tapia Brothers Farm has a pumpkin patch and a corn maze with clues
that could have you win a $100 prize. This farm also has a farmers market with some pretty addicting kettle corn to munch on. It has much more to offer such as a kids play area, weekend only pony rides, and games to play. Address: 5251 Hayvenhurst Ave. Encino, 91436 Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 9am-5pm (longer weekend hours during mid-late
October) Visit the Farmer Market’s Fall Festival: This free event is held on Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13 for families and friends to enjoy some fall festivities. You can enjoy a petting zoo, pie-eating contests, live music, and more. Address: The Original Farmers Market 6333 W. 3rd St. Los Angeles,CA 90036
Go to Horror Nights: For people who enjoy the spooky season, some fright and fun are just one train ride away. Catch the metro red line and ride one stop to Universal Studios for their annual Horror Nights. There are mazes based off of movies such as US, and Ghostbusters. Ticket prices vary every day but it is recommended to purchase them in advance.
Horror nights is open from Thursday to Sunday and the prices are typically higher on the days in between. Prices range from $64-$97 for general admission. Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
Pssst! We found Chick-Fil-A’s secret menu MARIA HERNANDEZ CHRONICLE REPORTER
Chick-Fil-A has changed its menu and a lot of people are disappointed. The last time the menu was changed was in 2016. According to the company’s website, the new menu offers mac n cheese, something that people did not expect. Chick-Fil-A wants to focus on serving nutritious food to its clients which is the reason why they chose to remove some items. Have you ever wondered if there is a secret menu? Well, Chick-Fil-A has a secret menu.
It offers buffalo chicken sandwiches, spicy char sandwiches, cheese fries, and fried chicken club sandwiches. To order the buffalo chicken sandwich, all you have to do is ask for a chicken sandwich covered in barbecue sauce. It is around $5. To order cheese fries, order medium fries and ask the employee to add a slice of cheese on the top costing you around $3. For a fried chicken club sandwich, order a grilled chicken club and ask them
for fried chicken instead of grilled chicken. The price of this sandwich varies. The Spicy Char sandwich is the most famous item on the secret menu. For this item, order a spicy chicken sandwich with a spicy patty. The price of this sandwich varies. The secret menu also offers desserts including root beer floats, ice cream fruit cup, and free ice cream. To order a root beer float you have to order soft-serve ice cream with root beer. The icedream fruit cup is
famous. Order a regular fruit cup and ask for ice cream with it. If you order a kids meal, you can ask for ice cream instead of a toy. That’s a way to get free ice cream. Are you going to try any of these items? If so, let us know how tasty they are.
The icedream fruitcup contains ice cream with fruit.
Save your money, the new iPhone has arrived MELISA LOVOS
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a new dual camera system- including night mode- that allows for better quality pictures and videos, all day battery life, the fastest chip, and the toughest glass in a smartphone. “My favorite is the new addition of the ultra-wide camera that gives you the illusion of going back and capturing a SAS senior, Christine Morales is flexiing with her new iPhone 11. faster wifi, and audio sharingbigger space without moving holding of such a large phone meaning two sets of AirPods at all,” said Christine Morales, more effortless and less likely or Beats can be connected to SAS senior and owner of the one iPhone. for you to drop. Features iPhone 11. “You can zoom in Likewise, they come with include wireless charging, really close and zoom out to Photo Credit: Guadalupe Dominguez
Chronicle Reporter
The new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max was released Sept. 10 of this year. The new models are similar to the iPhone XR with similar design, however it comes with a matte glass [in the] back, new colors, and is “The toughest glass in a smartphone,” according to Apple, as well as “Water resistant to twice the depth.” The iPhone 11 comes in black, mint green, yellow, lavender, red, and white, while the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are available in midnight green, space grey, silver, and gold. They will feature a new matte texture that will make
the ultra wide screen… the front camera has the same quality (12 megapixels) as the back camera.” Prices start from $699 for the iPhone 11, $999 for the iPhone 11 Pro, to $1,099 for the iPhone 11 Pro Max. They vary in screen size, yet all three have the same rear and front camera capacity and overall style. It is available online, in the Apple store, and in any mobile carrier store. They are available with storage of 64 Gigabytes, 128 Gigabytes, and 256 Gigabytes.
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Y2K and chill with childhood movies and snacks CHEYAN METCALFE CHRONICLE REPORTER
The early 2000s has brought us an eclectic mix of movies that we still enjoy today. Here are a few on our list. “Romeo Must Die” is a 2000 crime/ thriller movie that is inspired by Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. When a former cop is imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, he breaks out and seeks revenge on the death of his brother. His newly found lover, Trish O’Day, assists in his search. This movie is starred by the martial artist Jet Li and the singer Aaliyah. The 2005 comedy, “Beauty Shop”, starrs Queen Latifah as Gina, a hairdresser who relocates to Atlanta from Chicago. After disputing with her dramatic and antagonistic boss Jorge, she decides to
open up her own beauty salon and becomes his competition.
teenage Chicago boy who struggles with the loss of his
“Bring it On” is a classic 2000s movie that includes spirit, spunk, and sass.
This movie is a spin-off from the film Barbershop and is full of humor and sisterhood. The 2005 drama movie, “Roll Bounce” is about a
mother and turns to roller skating to cope with his anxiety. He and his friends enter a skating competition to prove themselves to the champion
skaters. This movie is inspired by disco dancing in the late 1970’s and stars the rapper Bow Wow and Chi McBride. “Bring It On” is a sporty teen comedy that was released in the year 2000 starring Gabrielle Union and Kirsten Dunst. The Toro cheerleading squad from Rancho Carne High School fight to prove themselves after they find out that their perfectly choreographed routines were stolen from the Clovers, a hiphop squad from East Compton by the Toros former captain. This movie is lively, sassy, and exaggerates the competitive aspect of cheerleading. You couldn’t enjoy a classic movie without a snack and the early 2000s had some great snacks. Yogos were were
produced by Kellogs in 2005 and discontinued in 2010 due to health reasons. They are yogurt covered fruit snacks that people greatly miss. They came in different delicious flavors such as Strawberry Slam, Crazy Berries, Berry Berry Banana, and Cherry Crush. Trix yogurt was very popular in the early 2000s, featuring flavors such as Watermelon Burst Strawberry Punch, and Wildberry Blue. Sadly, it was discontinued in 2014.
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OPINION/EDITORIAL
STAFF EDITORIAL
Welcome to the Crimson Chronicle With the upcoming school year, new faces and events will be seen constantly. It is the newspapers job to educate and inform the students of Hollywood High with facts rather than rumors. Our articles will always be unbiased and factual. The Crimson Chronicle is a student-run newspaper which belongs to the National Scholastic Press Association. The staff will continue to ¨ exercise freedom of speech and of the press¨ as granted by California Education Code section 48907, also known as
the California Student Free Expression law. The first few weeks of the school year have been confusing with having a temporary principal after last year’s principal Edward Colacion left for family issues, but we now have a new principal, Dr. Mary Reid. Though these changes may be drastic, The Crimson Chronicle will remain diligent in ensuring any questions one may have are answered. The students who are part of the staff will take on the job of writing about the latest topics in Hollywood, ranging from
sports, news, performances, and more. We will strive to recognize all students equally regardless of their variety of achievements. News and opinion stories will provide thoughtful coverage about topics on campus. Features and entertainment pages will introduce new places to visit or review a movie you want to see. Sports will keep you updated on the latest games. It is our job to deliver the voices of the students and their perspectives.
and leaves an unpleasant aftertaste in your mouth. Also, school lunches may not provide enough food needed for certain individuals, such as student athletes. Like inmates in a prison, we consume these meals so that we do not continue our day on an empty stomach. Walking through the quad, you may see that most students bring food from home or may not be eating at all. Sometimes you see students eating food from off campus restaurants, and they
do so by ordering from Postmates, Uber Eats, or other food delivery apps. Students go through all this because they want something delicious. A nice meal to eat on an empty stomach may replenish your body, your state of mind, and it may even act as a stress reliever. If Hollywood High were to allow students to leave the campus to purchase their favorite foods, one could expect to see a more cheerful environment.
Ultimately, students should be able to leave campus during lunchtime in search of some delicious food. However, it would be an issue if students were to leave and not come back. Maybe a system can come into play where only certain students, such as those with good grades, may leave the campus. By doing this, students can refuel and be ready for any assignment ahead of them.
two parking lots located at the Orange Gate and at the Highland Gate. I wonder why student parking is not a thing when the school has two parking lots? As a student, I should be able to park on campus. There is no point in driving to school when I feel that my vehicle will not be safe due to the lack of safety in the streets around the school. I feel that my vehicle is unsafe because I have seen cars with dents and broken glass in some street parking spots. The school also installed security cameras around, some pointing to the school parking lots, making me feel as though my car would be safer on than off campus. By
parking on campus I will also be able to leave some of my valued items in my vehicle and not in my locker or on me around the campus. My experience with student parking is not the only one that has been difficult. I know this from people I know, like my aunt,who used to go to this school. She was unable to park on campus so she parked by the Ihop near the school. Other schools have no problem with providing student parking so why can’t our school do the same? My car has not been used in months and is gathering dust. By parking on the school campus, students will be comfortable driving to school
knowing that their vehicle will be parked in a safe environment. Within the Highland parking lot there seems to be plenty of empty spaces. On Sept 18, I counted a total number of 16 empty parking spaces. Furthermore, I went to check the next day and counted more than 20 parking spaces. Seeing a surplus of empty parking spaces in the Highland parking lot leads me to wonder why the school does not provide student parking.
The staff is always open to any suggestions from our peers. We welcome anyone to submit a letter to the editor of approximately 150 words to express ideas or concerns. Our email is hhsthecrimsonchronicle@gmail.com. Our only request is that all letters sent to us are signed, but names can be withheld if requested. We look forward to this school year and continuing to be the voice and representation of the student body. Please look forward for our work.
Off campus lunch would be heaven
Julius JOseph Chronicle Reporter
LAUSD provides students a variety of food choices. Some of these may be delicious to some, but for others, it’s a daunting task to ingest. The food is bland, at times cold,
Students need parking too
henry alquiza Chronicle Reporter
As students we constantly have to make a trip to school whether through public transport or driving to school. Due to the fact that most students want to learn how to drive, most students often find themselves getting a driving license or permit by the age of 16, and don’t know where to park. It has come to my attention that there is no student parking on campus. Our campus has
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OPINION/EDITORIAL
OCTOBER 2019
Man On The Street:
How do you feel about earlier tuesdays?
“It’s better for students even though teachers have more work, but students don’t really care about that.”
“ It’s a good thing, being in school all day is tiring and we have stuff to do outside of school.”
“I like it because it gives us time to go home early and since i’m a transfer student, it’s new to me.”
“i like it because it gives us more time to go to work and catch up with school. Its convenient to everyone.”
Jacob Jimenez, SAS Senior
Valerie Carrillo, SAS Sophomore
Giovanni Lopez, NMA Sophomore
Kaitlyn Gonzalez, TCA Senior
Interviews & Photo Credit: Bertha Escobar & Ivan Trejo (Chronicle Reporters)
As a woman, is fear a factor for you?
hellen amaya Chronicle Reporter
Being a woman isn’t easy and it is definitely not safe. As women we are overly judged by men who feel that they can put a label on us just because we want to show a little more skin or even workout to feel better about ourselves. Women have more things to fear than men because of sexual assault,
and physical attack. According to an article by New York Daily News writer Kassidy Vavra on sexual assault, more than 53 percent of women feared sexual assault. According to the rape, abuse, and incest national network, women between 16 and 19 years old are four times more likely than the general population to be victims of rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault. This survey supports my point and made me realize the amount of fear I personally have walking home alone at night
or even taking the bus at night. The daily fears of being a women isn’t all about sexual assault; it can be on many other things such as fear for good. Fearing for good is when a person is afraid of moving on and becoming a better person. Being a woman has its benefits and understanding when you are wrong is one of them. For example, if you have an argument with your best friend and you call her an unreasonable name and she feels a specific way about it then you must
accept the fact that you are wrong by calling her the name. It is normal to want everything to stay the same and that is why some women feel that being good is a fear. Once our inner fears begin to die we can become the fearless independent women we are. Lastly, body image is a great fear for many teenagers. As a high school student I see many girls feel ashamed of their bodies when all I see is beauty. As young children our brains have been
brainwashed to the point where girls feel like they have to look like the models in the magazines. Luckily, this is 2019 and many people are not as ashamed of their bodies. there are days when a girl doesn’t feel the best about her body and feel they have to change it. A solution to this problem is knowing that you are beautiful inside and out. While you are dealing with this crisis know that you are not alone and you are a powerful, strong, independent human being.
who wanted to avert people from becoming feminists. The word’s meaning was twisted and became common knowledge. By portraying feminists as extremists, feminism gained a negative reputation and is misunderstood to this day. The feminist community also tends to overlook men’s issues like sexual assault of men, toxic masculinity, sexualization of men, and domestic abuse towards men. It is not to intentionally exclude men but simply a mistake caused by the abundance of issues and lack of time to
address them. People tend to forget that the feminist community is inclusive and a portion of the feminist community is consisted of men. Feminism’s core purpose is to establish equal rights. It is not meant to bring men down but to bring women to an equal standing as men. A feminist advocates for equality in education, wages, job opportunities, and representation. Do you believe that women and men should receive an equal pay? Do you believe that women and men should be judged equally in a trial?
Do you believe that men and women should have an equal chance at being hired? If you believe in the previous statements, chances are you’re a feminist. Being a feminist does not require aggressive activism, everyone shows their beliefs in their own way.
You may be a feminist and not know it
JASMIN KIM COPY EDITOR
Feminism gets a bad reputation for “being extreme” or “being unnecessary” but the term is often misused and misunderstood. Feminism can be confused for misandry, which holds a completely different meaning. Feminism is the advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of the equality of
the sexes while misandry is dislike of, contempt for, or prejudice against men. When misandry is mistaken for feminism, it causes people to think that feminism advocates for female supremacy; however, feminists do not hold hatred towards the male population, they simply want to be treated as equals. There are misandrists who consider themselves feminists but they should not be seen as representatives of the whole community. The confusion between the two words stem from anti-feminists
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8 OCTOBER 2019
Cross-country starts off with a dash
SPORTS
HENRY aLQUIZA Chronicle reporter
Leading into their third meet of the season, Cross Country seems very prosperous. The team participated in the 46th Annual Bellamine-Sacred Heart Invitational held at the Greek Theatre at Griffith on September 28. Coach Kenny Valencia is hopeful while dealing with much change in the team. “We had lots of graduates last year,” Valencia said. “We see this year as a rebuilding phase. And I see lots of new young talent that is helping with this
process.” Students who are interested can still join. However, they should
know that training requires running lots of miles, maintaining a strict diet, and body
SAS Seniors, Jose Saban (left) and Enrico Sangalang (right) warms up for their future races. Photo Credit: Nayeli Alviar
weight exercises such as calisthenics. According to freshman runner Jaret Valera,”I believed that I was slow at running, by joining cross country I hope to improve this skill that will progress to other sports.” By the second meet, he said he feels that he is faster than before and believes that he is good at long distances. The second cross country meet, the Woodridge Cross Country Classic, was on September 21. It is known as one of the biggest cross country meets. With more than 400 schools with thousands of partici-
pating athletes from all across the country. Seeing the action from the side lines was very exciting, from the sound of the feet hitting the ground to the hard breathing you hear from the athletes. It was a much anticipated meet considering the monumental proportions of the event. All athletes strived to beat their personal records and improve upon their skills. Two Hollywood students participated in the freshmen’s race. Although they did not meet the cut off to receive a medal, they finished 3 miles in under 30 minutes.
Sheik football seeks redemption on Friday violeta torres Chronicle reporter
Chris Moran #6 tackles players at the previous game against Miguel Contreras. Photo Credit: Violeta Torres
With this new season, the Sheik football team
has faced many setbacks: their starting quarterback has been suspended in-
definitely, and their #1 and #2 receivers were suspended for one game
against Fremont. Kenneth Ribeiro was their temporary head coach for St. Monica’s game. “We lost many senior players and a lot of our defense last year,” said Edwin Garcia, the star receiver this year. “We’ve had many newcoming players whom have never played high school football,” said Captain Evgeniy Mamatyuk, an SAS senior. The team record stands at 1-4, their only win being a forfeit by West Adams, all being preseason games. The D3 Hollywood Sheiks were defeated 49-8 by the D14 St. Monica Mariners (ranking district) on Sept 29.
The first three quarters were tough for the Sheiks. Only two passes were complete, which were caught by wide receiver, #8 Joshua Francisco, SAS senior. Late in the fourth quarter, #10 Edwin Garcia made the first touchdown of the night. After the touchdown, the Sheiks went for the extra point with a kick, but there was a bad snap. As a result, #3 Mario Balderas ran the ball into the end zone for a 2-pt conversion. “The thing about being at the bottom is that there’s only one way now, and that’s up,” said Garcia. Sheiks next face Mendez High on Friday.
Class of 2014 alumnus becomes cheer coach bertha escobar
chronicle reporter
New additions to the L.A.C.E.R. program have joined the school, including the newest cheerleading coach Mitzia Arreola, who graduated from Hollywood High in 2014. Arreola comes from Panorama High School where she brought their team from Division 4 to Division 1. After coaching for four years, she was hired the second semester of 2018-2019 school year by last year captains to con-
tinue their experience. Although Arreola is new to coaching the Hollywood cheer team, she is not new to the school. She is an alumnus of the Class of 2014 and from there, she started her cheer journey. Arreola said she loves the athleticism and the
challenge cheer brings because at the end it always pays off. Co-captain Coby
“Her vision for our team is winning first place during competition season.”
Douangpanya said she was a hardworking, passionate and understanding individual. Arreola described her
team “wild” but very “hardworking,” which truly reflects on the cheer team during football games with their complicated stunts that are successfully accomplished. Her vision for our team is winning first place during competition season, especially in the JAMZ competition. With competition season just around the corner, Arreola said she would love for Hollywood High School to come
out and support the cheer team.