InFlight News, Sept 2012 Issue #1

Auburn Riverside Student Voice SEPT 18, 2012 • VOLUME 18 • ISSUE #1

Relive summer!

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Homecoming theme revealed!

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Welcome new teachers!

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Opinion

InFlight Sept 18, 2012

New menu offers healthy choices Vote 2012 Alexa Grim STAFF REPORTER

Eating healthy has, in recent years, become a nationwide obsession. When kids start having shorter lifespans than their parents, it’s sure to become a topic of interest.

So, why do school lunches sometimes seem lacking in the healthy food department?

Not anymore; Riverside has started a new healthier lunch program. Why? “The President,” Chef Shelton laughs.

“We’ve always done something like it, now it’s just enforced.”

So, for those of you wondering what happened to your precious chicken nuggets, they’ve been swapped with

the healthier non-processed option, chicken tenders. The change also entails more of a variety of fruits and veggies, sweet potato french fries, baked instead of fried, all produce from local farmers, and mixed greens rather than romaine lettuce. So while most of the student body whines about missing their processed mixture of chicken scraps, I’ll be munching on carrots and enjoying fresh fruit.

As for you vegetarians, there will now be meatless Mondays along with more vegetarian friendly options every day of the week. I know that a lot of vegetarians will be able to enjoy their lunch now that these changes have been made.

So, your health or your food? I think we can have our cake and eat it too, hypothetically of course. School can now serve food you love that is regulated by state as healthy, good for you food. We have freshly baked bread the cafeteria bakes themselves, grilled chicken, and lots of fresh produce! This program will greatly improve our lunches, and lucky for us, chef says it’s here to stay!

PHOTOS BY LISA GRAY

The cafeteria now fully follows nutrition guidelines and will serve more fresh fruit, veggies, grilled meats, and freshly baked breads. They will also have more vegetarian options, including “Meatless Mondays.”

InFlight editor-in-chief Jaymes Fleury business manager Lisa Gray adviser Patrick Swenson

staff reporters Mackenzie Brown Lisa Gray Alexa Grim Dylan Johnston

Jaymes Fleury EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

The fall of 2012 means one of two things. Either the incumbent president of the United States will fall and give rise to a new leader, or the incumbent will stay in power. Many view this election as a choice between the lesser of two evils. But how much does the general student body know about the candidates and their views? A poll has been running on our website at arhsinflight.com for a few months now, and the stats show that we are heavily in favor of Obama (69%).

Romney trails behind (22%), and a small portion prefer a as yet unknown third party candidate (9%).

Which can be partially true. Obama has some advantages just because he is the incumbent president (the president who currently holds office). What advantages does an incumbent president have? Well, first off, there is name recognition. People are more likely to recognize Barack Obama’s name because he has been president for four years.

Obama also has what is called the bully pulpit.

That is basically his ability to demand attention of the masses with ease. Especially with today’s amount of mass media. Obama could comandeer any news channel at any moment because, well, he’s the dang president. The probably most significant factor: money. The Democratic party and supporters have been donating and channeling money to the Obama administration for four years—a lot of dough.

But how much do Ravens know about this election?

Obviously none of us are experts or Whitehouse Correspondents, but we should know the basics. Thankfully everyone was able to say they knew who the current president is. Slightly surprising though, is that many did not know who our vice president is (Joe Biden). All but one student was able to tell me that Mitt Romney is the Republican candidate; thankfully this poll was anonymous. But only 4 students were able to tell me who Romney’s running mate is (Paul Ryan).

A poll was taken along with these simple campaign questions asking for the votes of the student body.

The results showed a reversal of the website poll with a 60% vote for Romney and only 40% for Obama.

So it seems that as a whole our opinions have changed over the course of the summer. Time can only tell who will win the 2012 election. We can all agree, however, that it is definitely important to keep ourselves updated and informed.

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New teachers join staff for 2012-13 Lisa Gray STAFF REPORTER

Noriko Lafavour

PHOTOS BY DYLAN JOHNSTON

Alyssa Franz

Every year, about 400 new students come into our school and reshape it. This year, like many years before, new teachers grace our halls and classrooms. As of press time, four new teachers have been hired, with a few others to come. Welcome to Jennifer Ginder, Michelle Edwards, Alyssa Franz and Noriko Lafavour.

Noriko Lafavour teaches Japanese here, but she was first interested in teaching when she saw students learning new things.

“I am always so happy to see that they are satisfied with what they have learned,” Lafavour said.

Lafavour went to college at Nihion University in Tokyo, Japan.

In Lafavour’s first year in junior high, it was mandatory to learn English.

“It was very different in Japan. You couldn’t eat or drink anything,” Lafavour said. “You also couldn’t walk across the classroom. You always had to be sitting unless you were told by your teacher.”

Before Mrs. Lafavour came to America she was a junior high teacher in Japan. She taught basic English and social studies.

“I like it here a lot. The students are very friendly and very nice,” Lafavour said.

Another teacher new this year is social studies teacher Alyssa Franz. Before she was a teacher here she worked at Albertsons and at an insurance agency in Seattle while in college. Before working here Franz taught at Curtis High School in the University Place school district.

“I like Auburn Riverside,” Franz said. “It is such a tight knit community.”

Franz went to the University of Washington and the University

of Puget Sound. “I became interested in teaching when I was still a student,” Franz said.

Franz also has the distinction of being an Auburn Riverside graduate.

Another teacher who joined the staff is Michelle Edwards. She teaches Geometry and Advanced Algebra. Edwards attended Concordia University in Portland, and she majored in secondary education.

“Before coming here I taught at Hermiston High School in Oregon,” Edwards said.

Edwards became interested in teaching because when she was in college she volunteered to tutor people.

“Riverside is awesome,” Edwards said. “The staff and students have so much school spirit, and they have been very helpful with the transition from switching schools.”

The fourth teacher to join Riverside is Language Arts teacher Jennifer Ginder. Before coming here she taught 6th grade at a private school in Seattle called Assumption St. Bridget.

“I got interested in teaching because I have a lot of great teachers in my family, and from volunteering during the summer with kids,” Ginder said.

Ginder went to Washington State University, where she got a Bachelor’s degree in English and a double major in Special Education and Literacy.

“I love it here at Riverside,” Ginder said. “Everybody is so welcoming and it has been my favorite place to work.”

Welcome, new teachers!

Riverside is glad to have you here.

Michelle Edwards PHOTO BY ALEXA GRIM

PHOTO COURTESY JENNIFER GINDER

Jennifer Ginder

Homecoming comes early Alexa Grim STAFF REPORTER

There’s a lot to worry about: the dress, the tux, the perfect place to eat, and transportation. This year it all has to be done by September 29.

So why is it early this year? It revolves around the football schedule. The football game has to be the Friday before, September 28. Otherwise, obviously, it conflicts with the Saturday night dance.

The dance will be held in the aux-

September 28-29

iliary gym. Ticket prices are $22.50 or $45 for the pair. It’s put on by the cheerleaders every year, and they do all the decorations, even setting them up. They pick the theme, and this year even got the student body involved.

For those of you who voted, it was a close call, but Alice in Wonderland took the tea. So look forward to falling into the rabbit hole the end of September.

The cheerleading squad is in charge of this year’s Homecoming festivites.

PHOTO BY LISA GRAY

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Feature

InFlight Sept 18, 2012

Alice in Wonderland Things to bring: Ways to save money: • • • • • •

Don’t get a Limosine or Party Bus Carpool with another date or friends Take pictures before Homecoming Online dinner coupons Home-cooked dinner Borrow a dress, shoes and a bag from a friend

GET YOUR DANCE CONTRACTS TODAY!

When: September 29th Where: Auxiliary Gym Time: 8 p.m. to Midnight

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Flats Camera ASB Card Mints Tickets Mini Hairspray Clutch Bobbypins Concealer Perfume Phone Extra Cash

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Summer Trips

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Dylan Johnston STAFF REPORTER Ahhh, the summertime. A time when we can all relax and hang out with some friends. Maybe even take a vacation to a tropical place, or go and visit family members that live farther away.

The point is, most of us have gone somewhere on a vacation in the summer, and some people go to very interesting places like The Smithsonian, or The Dells in Wisconsin. Maybe they go out of country to a place like Japan or New Zealand.

Take senior Zane Nuttall for example. He went on a hiking trip to Zion Canyon in Utah this summer.

He also visited Angels Landing, a very dangerous trail, the trail path being only three feet wide. Two thousand people have fallen and died. There are five micro-climates at Zion Canyon. For example, the top of the canyon would be hot and dry and at the bottom there would be trees and animals. “We waded through a river that was 10-15 feet wide down the canyon,� Nuttall said.

Senior Ashley Harrison journeyed to Kauai, Hawaii this summer. Her family stayed on the south side of the island where it was sunny most of the time, but it would rain in the afternoons sometimes.

While Ashley was there she went on Kauai Senior Sea Tours on a small boat that goes up the Na Pali Coast. She also did some surfing and horseback riding.

Senior Ashley Harrison Zane Nuttall Upper left: Many have died on the deadly Angels Landing.

Upper right: Senior Ashley Harrison found some wonderful views of the Na Pali Coast.

Right diagonal: Harrison learns how to surf the waves.

Right: Senior Zane Nuttall hangs on for his life.

Below: The Na Pali coast.

PHOTOS COURTESY ZANE NUTTALL AND ASHLEY HARRISON

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Arts & Entertainment

InFlight Sept 18, 2012

Chair-man Obama criticized Jaymes Fleury EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Those of us who are politically aware or who dared to endure the last Republican National Convention were awarded with a little treat. If neither of these apply, then here’s the gossip. Many days before the Tampa convention there were whispers of a surprise guest speaker whose influential words would move the nation and bolster the platform of the Republican party. The day finally came, the lights dimmed, and then suddenly, Josey Wales . . . er . . . Clint Eastwood, cantered on stage. No, this was not the treat—at least not the treat the convention intended.

Previously one of my favorite actors, Eastwood assumed his position behind the podium and began to uh . . . make my day.

For ten minutes or so, the Oscar winner lectured a chair. Yes, an inanimate object, used to seat an invisible Barack Obama. Eastwood’s arguments were not even researched or slightly prepared. He even went on to blame Obama for the conflict in Afghanistan.

The faces in the assembly said it all, and the jokes were writing themselves. According to

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Fox News, Eastwood agrees that the speech was a little “unorthodox” but believes he made his point. “I had three points . . . that not everybody in Hollywood is on the left, that Obama has broken a lot of promises he made when he took office, and that the people should feel free to get rid of any politician who’s not doing a good job,” Eastwood said.

Wrong. Not a single point was made other than Eastwood should not quit his day job.

After telling his imaginary friend to “shut up” multiple times and acting as if Obama was telling Romney and Eastwood to do vulgar things to themselves, I‘m sure Romney tore his hair out despite the smiling handshake he gave

Eastwood. Host of The Daily Show John Stewart aptly put it as the best old-man moment “since Dick Cheney non-fatally shot one in the face.”

As long as we’re on the topic of crazy old men fabricating reality, let’s change the focus to the legend: Chuck Norris. The ad has been gaining popularity lately and can be

found on YouTube pretty easily. According to the man with healing tears, if Obama is reelected we will be heading into “a thousand years of darkness.”

It isn’t often that we can actually sit back and find something to enjoy in the world of politics. In fact, sometimes we need to hire professionals.

InFlight & Journalism votes on culture

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The Dark Knight Rises

93%

According to many, this film might have been the best popcorn movie of the summer. We agreed.

The Bourne Legacy

86%

Matt Damon was nowhere in sight for this 4th Bourne film, but it didn’t matter to us.

Ichiro Goes to New York

64%

About two-thirds of us voted thumbs down on Ichiro’s move to NY. Most of us wish he still resided in Area 51.

Gangnam Style by PSY

100%

The South Korean K-pop video became an internet sensation, seen 147 million times. What’s not to like?

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Ravens break even Jaymes Fleury EDITOR-IN-CHIEF School has started and the football season is already underway. The Ravens destroyed crosstown rivals the Lions from Mountainview with a final score of 47-12.

However, the team’s last battle with the Kentridge Chargers did not end favorably. Kentridge scored an early touchdown but missed their extra point. During the second quarter the Raven defense intercepted the ball and drove downfield for a touchdown.

All looked well for the team, and then the second half came. The referees took a mental lunch break. Multiple calls were missed, late, or misinterpreted.

The referees even had trouble counting to twelve. The Chargers had an extra player and should have been docked five yards.

Even the stadium announcer, Ilalko Elementary principal Tim Carstens, was stumped, leading to multiple humorous observations.

The Chargers took the ball for a 52 yard touchdown making the score 14-18. Eventually the Ravens got another seven points on

the board and the game was back to neck and neck.

Krentridge pulled another touchdown (with the assistance of some questionable calls), putting the Ravens at 21 and the Chargers at 25. Kenridge recovered a fumble and scored, the extra point was blocked

by Joe Miles.

Ending score: Ravens 21 Chargers: 31.

As of press time the Ravens’ record was even at 1-1.

Upcoming Games: Tahoma- Sept.14th Kentlake- Sept. 20th Jefferson- Sept. 28th (Homecoming) Kent Meridian- Oct. 4th

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Readers may have noticed the absence of last Friday’s game against Tahoma. Due to InFlight’s printing schedule, Friday’s game was unable to be featured or covered.

Because of this, students were asked for their predictions of the game. Below is the official “averaged” score based on the predictions of students from a special poll.

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Official student prediction:

50-23 Riverside smashes Tahoma!

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Sports

InFlight Sept 18, 2012

Courtny, Crystal take on cheer

Mackenzie Brown STAFF REPORTER

New cheer coaches Courtny Jarman (left) and Crystal Curley (right) hope to bring new spirit to Riverside and keep up the cheer squad’s winning ways at State.

PHOTO BY ALEXA GRIM

Every year, the school gets new coaches for the sports teams. This fall, two new coaches will be taking over the cheerleading squad with the hopes of bringing more spirit into our school.

Already, cheer coaches Courtny Jarman and Crystal Curley have been working to get the cheerleaders pumped and ready for all the fall sports. “Our goal is to keep practicing hard and to bring home a state title,” Curley said. Last year, Riverside’s cheerleaders took third at State.

The athletes on the cheer squad hope to increase and encourage school spirit throughout the year and to increase interest in cheer and the Raven Cheer Program.

Senior Shelby Mackenzie shows excitement towared the new addition to the team. “I feel like they bring perspective to the program and have great new ideas.”

Curley, a former cheerleader, applied for the job here when it opened. During high school, she coached her local community cheer team as well as cheered for her own high school team. She loved the fact that cheering gave athletes the ability to be leaders on the team and in the community.