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Fighting Irish defeats Ben Franklin 40-12 Jessie Chen Managing Editor

Homecoming is one of the largest, most revered high school traditions that brings together students from all grade levels to show off their spirit as well as their competitive edge. Throughout the week, students and teachers dressed for the different themes while enjoying the music and games played during lunch. Students arrived at the Homecoming Game decked out in green and gold to show support for the football team. Grace King was able to hold a 19-12 lead before halftime. The Irish relied heavily on the running game. Sophomore, running back Eric Rocket rushed for 167 yards that resulted in three touchdowns. Though it started raining about an hour into the game, LW GLG QRW KLQGHU WKH DWWHQGHHVÂś HQWKXVLDVP DV HYHU\RQH proceeded to cheer as court was presented. This was the Âż UVW \HDU LQ ZKLFK WKH +RPHFRPLQJ &RXUW FRQVLVWHG of only females. In addition, the girls had the privilege Carlos Lopez, Tia Banerjee and Jessie Chen RI VLWWLQJ RQ WKH Âż HOG GXULQJ WKH JDPH DQG DWWHQGLQJ D Running back, Eric Rocket, breaks a tackle in the win against Ben Franklin. Former Homecoming Queen, Destiny Ponville, brunch hosted by Prostart. crowns the 2013 Homecoming Queen, Chelsea Gladstone. Members of the Homecoming court await introduction. 7KLV \HDUÂśV FRXUW LQFOXGHG IUHVKPDQ Valeria Ali; sophomores Bailey Osburn, and Amanda Lopez; and juniors Hailey Bachemin, Jenna Brewton, and Clara Fajardo. The senior maids included Irish Thursday. Students were allowed call where the whole student body cheered Juveriya Farooqui Lydia Chon, Jennifer Estrada, Chelsea to spray paint their hair green or gold. for Grace King. The freshmen placed Staff Writer *ODGVWRQH DQG 0DULVVD 0D\Âż HOG Students were also allowed to completely fourth and the juniors placed third. “It meant a lot to me that my mother During Oct. 28-31, Grace King held dress down the last two days by paying There was an intense competition could walk on the court for my last its 45th homecoming week. Students two dollars. between the sophomores and the seniors \HDU HYHQ WKRXJK ZH GLGQÂśW HYHQ ZDON showed their spirit and pride for King by 7KH ZHHNÂśV HYHQWV XQLWHG WKH VWXGHQWV after they were tied with two roll calls. RQ WKH Âż HOG ´ 0D\Âż HOG VDLG SDUWLFLSDWLQJ LQ WKH ZHHNÂśV HYHQWV in all grade levels. Different activities After the third roll call, the seniors won The anticipation of queen brought 7KH ZHHNÂśV VSLULW GD\V ZHUH FKRVHQ were played at lunch to get into the by one point, making it their second pep the crowd to a silence. As the name by Executive Board members. Board Homecoming spirit. Executive Board rally win. was announced, former Queen, members nominate different ideas for the played music and organized games for The football team and crossDestiny Ponville, crowned the GD\V DQG WKHQ YRWH RQ WKHLU Âż QDO FKRLFH students to play. country team were also announced. The 2013 Homecoming Queen, Chelsea Monday was Movie Character Âł3HRSOH KDG YHU\ H[WUHPH RXWÂż WV homecoming court was then announced Gladstone. Monday. Students dressed up as different and they were very dedicated to spirit and escorted by football team players. Âł, GLGQÂśW WKLQN WKDW LW ZRXOG EH PH characters from movies, including super week,â€? freshman Audrey Schriber said. Performers during the pep rally included I was shocked and happy at the same heros. On Twin Tuesday, students joined Throughout the week some teachers also the Kolleens dance team, cheerleaders, WLPH EXW LW GLGQÂśW KLW PH XQWLO 'HVWLQ\ groups and dressed identical to each participated in the homecoming spirit. step team and “Shamrock Shakersâ€? pep put the crown on me,â€? Gladstone other. Students brought back different “Homecoming is about the students. It squad. VDLG 7KLV ZDV *ODGVWRQHÂśV Âż UVW \HDU eras on Way Back Wednesday. For helps build school culture and helps show King ended the week with a victory. on court. “It was very nice to have example, some students dressed from the that you can participate in simple ways, After the pep rally, many students the opportunity to experience this my Stone Age while others dressed from the just by dressing in Spirit week,â€? Biology supported the football team by attending senior year.â€? ÂśV teacher Michael Wytock said. the homecoming game. Despite Homecoming Week culminated to To end the shortened week, students Ending the week was the Homecoming unfavorable weather, the Fighting Irish an end with the Homecoming Dance showed their green and gold on Fighting pep rally. Grace King added its own roll defeated the Falcons 40 12. KHOG LQ WKH FDIHWHULD 7KLV \HDUÂśV WKHPH was 1940s Vintage Hollywood. With about 300 students in attendance, everyone danced the night away under the Hollywood sign. “This is, by far, the most eventful and memorable dance I have ever been to,â€? Chon said. Despite minor setbacks, such as a shortened week and heavy rain, Homecoming Week proved to be just as exciting. Students accepted the changes and embraced the new traditions made at Grace King. Many look forward to making even more memories in the future. “This is one of the high school Linda Lin events that I will always remember.â€? Juveriya Farooqui Samah Hammad This year’s spirit days’ themes were Movie Character Monday, Twin Tuesday, Way Back Wednesday and Fighting Irish Thursday. Many Estrada said. “It really meant a lot to students and teachers participated through dressing down. Students also enjoyed playing game and listening to music during lunch. me to be able to represent the Class of 2014.â€?

School spirit shines throughout Homecoming week

Banksy still a mystery Five years after his visit to post-Katrina New Orleans, many RI WKH JUDIÂż WL DUWLVWÂśV stencils have been defaced or painted.

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Soccer kicks off With 15 returning players and a new district schedule, the Lady Irish look forward to a competitive season. The boys look to build off ODVW \HDUÂśV VXFFHVV

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Theater keeps tradition Built in 1915, the Prytania Theater is the oldest movie theater in the state. The lobby feels like a step back in time.

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Talent Show to be held in December Talent Show will be hosted by the Executive Board in December, and will be held in the gym. Dates for tryouts will be announced. Senior board sponsers movie night Senior Board will be hosting a movie night on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will be held in the courtyard. Pizza and drinks will be provided.

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Junior board selling class cards Junior Board members will be selling clas card for $30 during lunch. Class cards will include a Junior Prom ticket and a $5 discount on the junior t-shirt. Additionally, cards give students a $2 discount on dances. The price of class cards will increase after Junior Spirit Week. Seniors go to South Carolina Seniors Tia Banerjee and Lydia Chon represented Grace King at the Southern Association of Student Council Conference in Greenville, South Carolina. The Conference was held from Nov. 2 to Nov. 4.

Penny Wars held during lunches Executive Board will host Penny Wars from Nov. 11-15. Students will earn points by putting pennies into their grade level’s jar during lunch. Only pennies count towards positive points. 4-H welcomes new members If you are interested in joining the 4-H club, see Ms. Levin in Rm. 230. “Pie-in-the-Eye� raises LASC funds The Thanksgiving pep rally will be held on Nov. 22. Executive Board will be raising funds for LASC through “Pie-inthe-Eye.� Students put money in jars labeled with teachers’ names. The teacher who receives the most money will be “pied� at the Thanksgiving pep rally. LASA holds toy drive for children The Latin Association Students Association (LASA) is holding a toy drive.

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Students participate in a warm up before the Heart Walk at LaSalle Park on Nov. 2. The 1.8 mile walk promoted awareness of heart disease and stroke.

Turn toys, books or clothing to Rm. 218. All donations will support children in Central America during Christmas. Used items are accepted.

Class boards will construct a can sculpture in the Thanksgiving pep rally. Points will be awarded to grades based on the sculpture and number of cans used.

4-H and Exec Board collect goods On Nov. 11-22 4-H and Executive Board will collect non-perishable goods. Cans will be collected during Independent Studies by student council members. All cans will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank.

Book Fair to be held in library Students are encouraged to start their holiday shopping by attending the Scholastic Book Fair will be held from Nov. 15-22. Paperbacks, hardcovers, pens, pencils and posters will be sold in the library during lunch.

Students gain real life experience through TV Production class packages to air a full broadcast, they go to the new art building, where they have their own Broadcast room. “It’s Staff Writer nice to have a place separated from the classroom to be able to go to,â€? Leichtenberg said. Although the room is not Grace King High School has a new Broadcasting team IXOO\ FRPSOHWHG LW LV IXOO RI QHZ HTXLSPHQW IRU VWXGHQWV WR called the “Irish Elite.â€? feel as if they are in a real broadcasting session. “I want to Broadcasting, taught by Kris Leichtenberg, enables do something involving the movie industry and this class VWXGHQWV WR OHDUQ KRZ GLIIHUHQW ÂżOP HTXLSPHQW LV XVHG can help me with that,â€? junior Josue Vado said. Students have the opportunity to use FDPHUDV DQG FRPSXWHU HTXLSPHQW Students learn how to produce segments, packages, school news, and broadcast it to the student body. A “packageâ€? is the basic outline of their newest production. Students layout the necessary interviews and research for their topic. When the students finish getting information and footage for their package they revise them with the Avid Media Composer Software located in Leichtenberg’s room. Each package is put into one segment and aired out for teachers to play during their homerooms. Students have a free range of ideas for what they want to air on Irish Elite. Leichtenberg allows students to decide what they feel are interesting topics and Nihad Kased how they want the public to see their work. Kris Leichtenberg teaches freshman Kevin Magana how to use the TriCaster. The When the students have enough device allows the producer to switch between the camera and video clips. Nihad Kased

TV Production and Broadcasting are not the same class, but similar concepts are taught. TV production teaches the VWXGHQWV WKH EDVLF IRXQGDWLRQV RI ÂżOP SURGXFWLRQ 6HQLRU Ana Lopez has taken TV Production and is currently taking Broadcasting. “Mr. Leichtenberg knows how to get us more involved and not make the class boring,â€? Lopez said. The students produce scripts, act them out, and revise WKHP LQ RUGHU WR SXW D ÂżOP WRJHWKHU Âł0RYLHV DUH UHDOO\ about moving pictures because pictures tell the story,â€? Leichtenberg said. These classes allow the students to get out of their comfort zone and expose themselves to new ideas. Skits are made and produced on the spot by students. As of right now, a few Broadcast students are working on a skit, “The Mysterious Lunch Box,â€? written by Juan Smith and directed by Jack Esteph Christison. “Mr. Leichtenberg encourages us to be very creative and open minded with the ideas we choose to do for skits or to air on our broadcast,â€? Lopez said. Gabriel Rodriguez, class of 2013, was enrolled in TV Production his senior year. He is majoring in Film and Media Arts and minoring in Biology at LSU. “I always ZDQWHG WR ÂżOP RQ WKH VLGH RQFH , ÂżOPHG IRU VFKRRO ´ Rodriguez said. “Filming is something I love doing and biology is something I’m good at so I combined the two,â€? 5RGULJXH] SODQV WR ÂżOP QDWXUH GRFXPHQWDULHV Irish Elite can give students a visual view of what their fellow peers do in both these class. “It’s really cool that we have that program at school because other school don’t have that opportunity,â€? senior Camila Milon said.

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stars gain virtual fame By Linda Lin Business Manager

With the capability of the internet and video streaming, Hollywood is no longer the only road to stardom. YouTube serves as a platform to offer ordinary people a chance to obtain virtual fame. Online celebrities are paid in various ways and by different sponsors. Depending on the popularity, stars may even be able to make a living off of virtual fame. Every 1,000 times a pre-roll advertising is shown, YouTube gets paid a certain amount of money. According to Social Blade, a YouTube analyst, the amount can vary between $20 and $25 for every thousand ad views. This is known as the cost per thousand, or CPM. If a YouTube channel has enough followers, the owner of the account can apply to become a member of their Partner Program. YouTube partners earn a cut of the CPM earned off the videos in their channel. A YouTube partner typically earns a $7 CPM. That means, for every 1000 an advertisement is shown on their channel, the Partner earns $7 and YouTube takes the remaining $18. YouTube personalities are not only paid by their video views. Lindsey Stirling, a dubstep violinist that has acquired YouTube fame, advertises her own music albums as well as music sheets of that she composed. Michelle Phan, whose family allegedly VWUXJJOHG Ă€ QDQFLDOO\ GXULQJ KHU FKLOGKRRG years, is an entrepreneur, as well as a video make-up artist. Phan began her YouTube career back in 2006. On May 15, 2012, Glamhouse partnered with Phan to produce a collection of fashion jewlery. In /DQF{PH PDGH 3KDQ WKHLU RIĂ€ FLDO video makeup artist. On August 15, 2013, Phan in conjunction with the L’Oreal Group, launched a new cosmetic line called EM Michelle Phan. In the summer of 2013, AT&T partnered up with ISATV, a community of famous YouTubers, to create their third video web series. ISATV has previously worked with AT&T, producing the web series “Away We Happenedâ€? and “When It Counts.â€? The new web series, “Take Your Shotâ€? will be aired in November. Thanks to video streaming platforms such as YouTube, there is now more than one road to stardom.

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Appreciation of outdated technology on the rise Isabella Cross Features Editor

The 21st century’s Digital Age With the rapid increase in technology, many everyday obstacles are simplified. However, today’s generation may take it for granted. Corporations strive to maintain customer loyalty

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Controversy over college athlete income continues Wilmer Toro Staff Writer

Players of the Month Samah Hammad

The Texas A&M football team started their 2013 without their most valuable player, Johnny Manziel. Three days earlier, Texas A&M suspended Manziel for allegedly receiving money for signing autographs. One of the National Collegiate Athletic

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Association (NCAA) policies states that student athletes are not allowed to make money or allow someone else to make money from their name. However, WKH VFKRRO FDQ HDUQ SURÂżW RII RI WKHLU athletes. According to The Week, Texas A&M’s athletic department made $120 million in revenue and just about everybody— the coaches, assistants, broadcasters and merchandisers shared in the spoils except for the players. Manziel, who won the Heisman Trophy last season and led Texas A&M to the Cotton Bowl, brought a wave of media exposure that is worth millions. A replica of a Manziel jersey was sold for $60 throughout the school and by winning the Heisman, the booster program has made money of off Manziel. However, he will not get any of the money. The controversy on whether college athletes should be paid has been going around for years, but is now more intense than ever. Many critics believe that a player that is worth millions to his school, community and to the collegefootball brand should be allowed to give their signature for money. “Actors, actresses—these people can sign things and get paid for it. How come this kid can’t?’’ running back Adrian Peterson told Time. For an athlete from a low-income family, the only way to attend a fouryear school is through a scholarship. In some cases, athletes ask for more money because it does not cover the full cost of attending school. Full-time players can even put their scholarships in jeopardy LI WKH\ GR QRW SHUIRUP ZHOO RQ WKH ÂżHOG and in the classroom. The NCAA has proposed different plans to give college athletes money. For example, college athletes could either be paid in a free market or by regulation salaries. It has been suggested that colleges share their sports income by granting secure scholarships for the athletes and possibly even their future children. Another plan was for colleges to share their sports income with their athletes, or allow them to offer their signatures without any consequences. There are also cons about paying college athletes. Most non-revenue sports would have to be cut because WKHUH ZRXOG QRW EH VXIÂżFLHQW IXQGV While the NCAA acknowledges that the current rules are unfair to athletes, the alternatives are not as simple as writing a pay check.

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Irish football standout excels in the classroom Katelyn Burgess Staff Writer

Senior Devonte Webb plays as defensive lineman for the Fighting Irish football team. Webb started playing football his IUHVKPDQ \HDU ,W ZDV GLIÂżFXOW DW ÂżUVW EHLQJ KH ZDV QHZ WR WKH sport and did not know anything, but eventually it got easier along the way. After a summer of conditioning, Webb became more familiar with the sport and began starting in games during KLV VRSKRPRUH \HDU 1RZ GXULQJ KLV ÂżQDO \HDU DW .LQJ :HEE has contributed a range of seven sacks and 40 tackles this past season alone. Over a year ago, Webb began receiving invitations from colleges including Tulane University and University of Louisiana at Lafayette to attend their football games. Webb HQMR\HG KLV ÂżUVW Tulane game in the fall of last year. Websites like NCSA and hudl have both featured footage of some of Webb’s biggest plays. Webb plans on taking his football career even further once he graduates high school. He hopes to play tight end for Tulane University, but has yet to make up his mind on what he wants to major in. “His future is ahead of him. Tulane would be a Nihad Kased JRRG ÂżW IRU KLP ´ Webb analyzes 16th century poetry in his Coach Higgins English IV Honors class. said.

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After months of practice, the boys and girls soccer teams have made many improvements in preparation for the upcoming season. Both teams have faced a number of challenges including the loss of last year’s seniors. Coach Cherlyn Scott H[SODLQV WKH GLIÂżFXOWLHV WR UHSODFH WKH lost positions of last season. “We are focusing on offense to make sure we have people who can get the ball down WKH ÂżHOG ´ 6FRWW VDLG Over the summer, the girls team practiced every morning with speed drills, hoping to improve their overall VSHHG RQ WKH ÂżHOG :LWK WKH QHZ VHDVRQ approaching, practices have become more intense with conditioning, drills

Straight talk with Samah Samah Hammad Sports Editor

Bianca Shrestha

Webb has amassed over forty tackles this season.He has received letters from local football programs such as Tulane and ULL.

Webb has played under three different coaches in his high school career. However, he cites Coach Ruckman, from his IUHVKPDQ \HDU DV KLV PRVW LQĂ€XHQWLDO FRDFK Âł&RDFK 5XFNPDQ told me I was a really good football player and that I should LPSURYH WR JHW EHWWHU DW LW ´ :HEE VDLG 7KLV DGYLFH KDV KHOSHG to keep Webb motivated to become a better player. 1RW RQO\ GRHV :HEE H[FHO RQ WKH ÂżHOG EXW DOVR LQ WKH classroom. Webb enjoys is AP Physics class the most, taught by (ULF 6FKZDUW] Âł+H GRHV UHDOO\ ZHOO DQG KH LV D JRRG VWXGHQW ´ Schwartz said. Although Webb has been busy with the football season, he still managed to receive a 3.65 GPA on his report card for the ÂżUVW QLQH ZHHNV :HEEÂśV PRWKHU 7DQ\D $PEURVH KDV ZLWQHVVHG Webb balance school and football. “His grades are extremely up to par, at least above what I ZDV H[SHFWLQJ VHHLQJ WKDW KH LV MXJJOLQJ EHWZHHQ WKH WZR ´ Ambrose said.

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DQG VFULPPDJHV ÂżYH GD\V D ZHHN setbacks, Abdelaziz and his teammates Being transferred into a new league are undeterred. with 18 games ahead, the Lady Irish “With every game you play, you can DUH KRSLQJ WR PRYH SDVW WKH ÂżUVW URXQG RQO\ JHW EHWWHU ´ of playoffs. With these improvements, the team LV FRQÂżGHQW DJDLQVW WKHLU ÂżUVW RSSRQHQW RI WKH season, Cabrini, who they will play on Nov. 22. Practice for the boys soccer team recently began over two weeks ago. Returning senior captain Hisham Abdelaziz believes with practice and dedication, the team can make it past Samah Hammad the playoffs to the semi- Sophomore Katie Harness takes a shot after going through a ÂżQDOV 'HVSLWH HDUO\ series of drills during an after school soccer practice.

Psychologists to this day still wonder why millions of people watch sports events almost religiously. After all, you are only paying money to watch people you have never met throw or kick a piece of rubber. However, to a majority of fans all around the world, sports are a way of life. The Superbowl attracts people from DFURVV WKH FRXQWU\ IRU RQH GD\ ÂżOOHG ZLWK football. On a larger scale, the FIFA World Cup brings together people from around the globe into one country for one purpose: the joy of soccer. Sports fanatics spend hundreds, even thousands, to attend the Olympics every four years. Rather than watching a game on television, some people are willing to travel to states or countries they have never been to simply for the joy of the game. A few years ago, my brother left college and traveled around Spain just to watch a couple soccer games in person, and honestly, I would do the same. Sports date back farther than most people remember. Granted, they have changed over the years, but there has always been a time where a group of people cheered on a team to win a game. Most people do not have an answer as to why they do this other than it is always been this way. Strangers at games find themselves hugging and celebrating with one another after a goal or touchdown. It is amazing KRZ IDQV ÂżQG WKHPVHOYHV VWDUWLQJ D ULRW to defend a group of athletes they have never met. Over time, sports fans develop an unconditional passion and appreciation towards the game. It is a sense of loyalty that draws people towards certain teams. Families bond over sports, arguing about tactics and strategies before, during, and after a game. After a huge win, fans go all out representing their favorite team. Over the years, my family has purchased over 20 VRFFHU MHUVH\V DQG WKHUH ZLOO GHÂżQLWHO\ EH more to come. :KHQ ZDWFKLQJ D VRFFHU JDPH , ÂżQG myself going through emotional roller coaster, yet it is so addictive. In the end, being a sports fan makes me feel like I am part of a bigger picture. It is this XQH[SODLQDEOH IHHOLQJ WKDW XQLÂżHV SHRSOH from across the globe.

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Rise in tracking by social media outlets diminishes privacy Technological innovations have transformed users’ perspectives on the world. People can now read constant updates on major world events such as the Arab Spring, the U.S. government shutdown and the war in Syria. What is truly amazing is that speed that technology is evolving. Perhaps the most common method of obtaining new information is via social media such as FaceBook, Twitter or Instagram. Almost every adolescent has at least one social PHGLD DFFRXQW KDYLQJ D VRFLDO PHGLD SURÂż OH LV WKH QRUP LQ WKLV JHQHUDWLRQ In 2012, Kaplan Test Prep conducted a survey with 350 admission advisors from the top 500 colleges and universities about social media student evaluation. According to the survey, 87 percent of colleges use Facebook, 76 percent use Twitter and 73 percent use YouTube to recruit students. Colleges admissions only get to see the clean and polished version of the applicant. The college admissions intent to look through an DSSOLFDQWÂśV VRFLDO PHGLD SURÂż OH LV WR YDOLGDWH ZKDW LV VHHQ LQ WKH DSSOLFDQWÂśV HVVD\ DQG letters of recommendation. If students do not have anything to hide, then this should not be a problem. Some may argue that colleges should not have the right to view someone’s private social media information. However, the reality is that almost anything you post is not really “private.â€? Whatever you post, tweet, or Instagram is online. There is also a FKRLFH RQ ZKHWKHU RU QRW \RX ZDQW WR SURWHFW \RXU SURÂż OH RQ 7ZLWWHU )DFH%RRN DQG ,QVWDJUDP $OWKRXJK WKLV SURYLGHV D VHQVH RI SULYDF\ DQ\RQH FDQ DFFHVV \RXU SURÂż OH if they tried hard enough. Hackers can easily hack through networks to steal your information and sell them to companies. &RQWUDU\ WR SRSXODU EHOLHIV PDQ\ RQOLQH Âż OHV DUH VWLOO WUDFHDEOH DQG UHWULHYDEOH even when it has been deleted. Even when a computer is completely erased of all GDWD LW LV VWLOO SRVVLEOH WR UHWULHYH SUHYLRXV Âż OHV VXFK DV SLFWXUHV (YHQ WKRXJK VRFLDO QHWZRUNV FRQVWDQWO\ DFFHVV \RXU Âż OHV WKH\ FUHDWH D FRQYHQLHQW ZD\ RI FRPPXQLFDWLRQ For example, families stay in touch with each other from separate hemispheres. Some people think this convenience is not worth having when someone is always monitoring your activity. In general, there are positive and negative consequences of using technology. A lost phone can be retrieved because of its GPS tracking system. However, the same technique can be used to stalk someone. Corporations like Google monitor what we search, who we e-mail and more. The more Google knows, the more information they can sell to advertisers. You should ensure that these websites do not invade too much into your privacy.

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Although I was born in New Jersey, the time I lived in Pakistan has made me patriotic for it. When I moved to Pakistan, we lived in Islamabad, the capital, for a year then moved to Lahore. The time period I spent in Islamabad was incredible. I met my relatives, visited many places and enriched myself with

Pakistan’s distinct culture. 3DNLVWDQœV RI¿ FLDO ODQJXDJH LV 8UGX OHDUQLQJ LW ZDV D ELW GLI¿ FXOW IRU PH :H KDG private tutors come to our house to teach us the basics of Urdu. Because English ZDV P\ ¿ UVW ODQJXDJH LW WRRN ORQJHU WKDQ usual to learn it. However, I got better at it and speak in Urdu whenever I talk to my family. My family also bonds over watching cricket games. Although I am not a big fan of the sport itself, I love my country’s spirit for their cricket team. During suspenseful matches, my whole family gathers around the TV in hopes of 3DNLVWDQœV YLFWRU\ 7KHVH QLJKWV DUH ¿ OOHG with laughter, food and fun. It is just like New Orleanians’ enthusiasm for the Saints football team. Pakistan is a beautiful place, especially the city, Murree. Murree is best known for its lush trees and mountains. I like it particularly because of its cold weather which is not common in Pakistan. Pakistan has its own unique customs

and traditions. On Eid, an Islamic event for Muslims, all the people come out on the streets and celebrate the night. The VWUHHWV DUH Âż OOHG ZLWK GLIIHUHQW VWDOOV HDFK selling a variety of things: bangles, henna, jewelry and other accessories. One of my favorite things to do is get my henna done professionally with my cousins. Eid in Pakistan is especially fun with family. Even though I spent most of my life in Pakistan, I know only little about its history. I actually know more about America than I do about Pakistan, in just nine weeks, thanks to Dr. Steen. I lived in Pakistan for eight years before moving back to the U.S. The main reason for leaving my country was education. The poor economy in Pakistan affected the quality of education. Our family believed that America had a better education system and more opportunities. People always ask me that if I ever get a chance to go back to Pakistan will I, and I say I would not want to stay there but I ZRXOG GHÂż QLWHO\ JR IRU D YLVLW

Daughter raises awareness in memory of mother

Get Real with Riaz Mahum Riaz

News Editor

October has just passed, but the awareness for Breast Cancer continues. Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. October is always a much anticipated month because it is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It is the perfect time for my sister and I to take out all of our pink accessories so we can show our support for the awareness. At the age of eight, I lost my mother to

breast cancer. She was the closest person to me. My mother passed away on August 28, 2005, one day before Hurricane Katrina hit the New Orleans area. Though I do not remember those days clearly, I know that they dismantled my life. As I grow older, I continue to understand how I can turn this loss into something positive. My dad always tells me that even in my mom’s last moments, she would say that she feels wonderful, and that she lived her life exactly how she wanted to. The VWUHQJWK WKDW VKH KDG WR ¿ JKW WKLV GLVHDVH makes me believe that I can do so much with my life in her honor and memory. Ever since my mom passed away, my dad has always dreamed of one of his three children to specialize in oncology, WKH VWXG\ RI FDQFHU , KRSH WR IXO¿ OO KLV dreams, along with my desire, to become a pediatric oncologist and treat children with cancer. In the past few years, my sister and I have attended one or both of the Breast Cancer walks that are here in New Orleans.

They are the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. These walks are not just a way for me to feel close to my mom, but they are also a way for people to become aware of ways to prevent breast cancer and help support research. They provide informational areas dealing with different topics for men and women. My family and IULHQGV DOZD\V Âż QG D ZD\ WR FRPH RXW DQG show their support. I love seeing a large amount of people participating in spreading Breast Cancer Awareness during October. I feel as if they are all showing support for my mother. During October, I wear pink to show VXSSRUW DJDLQVW WKH Âż JKW ,QWHUQDWLRQDOO\ the symbol of breast cancer awareness is the pink ribbon. I wear pink for my hero, my mom. In the religion of Islam, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Paradise lies under the feet of your mother.â€? The loss of a loved one is never easy to overcome, but doing something in their memory makes it easier.

Irish Eyes Volume 46 No. 2

Irish Eyes is a monthly publication in conjunction with the journalism program at Grace King High School. It is a member of the Quill and Scroll Journalism Honor Society, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, American Scholastic Press Association, National Scholastic Press Association and the Louisiana Scholastic Press Association. Letters to the Editor are welcome and should be submitted to room 210. The views expressed in columns are those of the columnists. The views expressed in the editorial are those of the Editorial Board.

Editor-in-Chief Bianca Shrestha Managing Editor Jessie Chen Layout Editors Hamna Sial Shanzay Chaudhry Copy Editor Tia Banerjee Business Manager Linda Lin News Editor Mahum Riaz Sports Editor Samah Hammad Features Editor Isabella Cross Entertainment Editor Rhonisha Ridgeway Staff Writers Nihad Kased Taiyiana Robinson, Angeliki Kleamenkis Ayleen Brown Wilmer Toro Haley Bayer Carlos Lopez Katelyn Burgess Juveriya Farooqui Anum Siddiqui Clara Fajardo Website Manager Jenna Brewton Adviser Thomas Curran 4301 Grace King Place Metairie, LA 70002 Phone: (504) 888-7334 Submit Letters-to-the-Editor to tcirisheyes@gmail.com Check out the online edition of Irish Eyes at gkirisheyes.org

we were going to sit downstairs during the pep rallies. +RZHYHU DIWHU RXU Âż UVW SHS UDOO\ , JRW GLVDSSRLQWHG at my class. We do not have any spirit at all. I just wish the class of 2015 was more spirited, so we can actually start winning games and roll call. Valeria Diaz, junior

Freshman pleased with King’s environment 6R IDU , DP UHDOO\ HQMR\LQJ P\ Âż UVW \HDU DW *UDFH King. It is a fun environment for me, I also learn a lot in my classes. The school itself is a nice place. I also enjoy all of the activities that are done here. It gives students a chance to express the energy and creativity. School spirit, for example, is important because it shows that students love Grace King. Also, I really love the different sports and activities Teacher expresses her passion for sewing here. Students get the chance to show or express their “You know how to sew Mrs. House?!â€? was one of talent at school, like myself who would like to be WKH Âż UVW FRPPHQWV WKDW P\ VWXGHQWV DVNHG PH ZKHQ ZH athletic, artistic, or just like to be apart of a team or began our clothing unit in my Family and Consumer committee. I really love Grace King so far and I hope Sciences classes last month. Me, sew, of course! it continues to get better. Growing up, my mother taught me the basics of sewing. Perry Hawxhurt, freshman

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Senior encourages students to manage time wisely different: college. Sometimes, one can get so caught up in the fun and silliness that they forget about the purpose behind enduring four years of high school. College is not something that you want to keep pushing aside. Many college Linda applications, as well as scholarship Lin applications, are due before winter break. Business It is best to start applying for college and scholarships now. Manager I would recommend typing up a college resume, as well as having information like your cumulative GPA and class rank on hand. “Senioritisâ€? is something a lot of seniors 6HQLRU \HDU LV Âż QDOO\ KHUH :KLOH PDQ\ RI tend to struggle with. If you have not heard my fellow classmates are overwhelmingly of this “disease,â€? you might know it by excited about the senior pranks, prom another name: laziness. Do not let yourself and other privileged senior activities, I become a victim of this. Keeping your am overwhelmed by something entirely grades up throughout your last year is really

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important because your college admission LV QRW Âż QDO XQWLO \RXU PLG \HDU DQG Âż QDO transcripts have been processed. In college, note taking is something you will be doing every day. Spend some time in high school improving your note taking skills. When you have to sit through lectures, you will know how organize your notes. To those seniors begging to get out of AP classes, stay in them. AP classes are equivalent to taking classes in college and it looks good on your transcript. Additionally, if you pass the AP exam with a three or above, you may not have to take the course in college, which means it can save you money and time. Take pride in what you have been through and have faith in what you will do. Let us, class of 2014, make the most of this year. I wish all of you the best of luck.

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Freshman addresses class disunity Some people may think ninth graders come into high school thinking that they can rule the school, but LQ UHDOLW\ ZH MXVW ZDQW WR Âż W LQ OLNH HYHU\RQH HOVH ,W LV hard being the babies of the school. It puts pressure on us, which results in things we do not mean such as the UHFHQW Âż JKWV , EHOLHYH WKDW WKH IUHVKPDQ FODVV LV JRRG we just need a little guidance. Personally I like being a Grace King freshman. Even as a freshman, I know we can put forth good ideas and WKLQJV WKDW ZLOO EHQHÂż W WKH VFKRRO , DP KDYLQJ D JUHDW time at King so far and I hope the years ahead are the same. Olivia Ruiz, freshman

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Sophomore grateful for school’s unity One thing I like the most about Grace King is the Junior anticipates productive school year Cross Country team. I enjoy running as it is my favorite This year has been great so far. My schedule is sport. Also, I love the people at Grace King. They are all SHUIHFW , KDYH DOO WKH FODVVHV WKDW , ZDQWHG 7KH ¿ UVW SHS friendly and nice. I am happy that I am able to attend rally was amazing. I loved shaking the railing during Grace King and cannot wait to make more exciting Junior roll call. I am trying to be more involved in school memories. by joining more after school programs. Nicolle Howard, sophomore I need to keep my GPA up this year. I am trying to get straight A’s. I know colleges look at junior year the Junior disappointed with lack of class spirit most. I can’t wait to see what the rest of the school year During the last days of my sophomore year and also will be like. throughout the summer, I was pretty excited to go back Alisha Siddiqui, junior to school as a junior. I was mainly excited because now

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Student enjoys spirit in Homecoming Week This year’s Homecoming week had a lot of positive feedback. Many students showed how school spirited they were by dressing up, cheering for class and showing up at the homecoming game. Most people followed the guidelines Ms. Griffon gave to us yet still found ways WR PDNH WKHLU RXW¿ WV ORRN WKH EHVW The homecoming spirit week showed many people that they can take pride in their school. I loved how united all the classes seemed and how happy everyone was to come to school. Josue Vado, junior

How to use a machine, wind the bobbin, thread the machine, and even sew basic items like pillows. It was not until my Apparel Analysis class during college where I truly learned the joys and struggles of sewing a garment. And to this day, I consider the dress that I sewed a major accomplishment. To most people, sewing is a lost art. The average person probably cannot even sew on a button. Such a tragedy! This lack of knowledge leads me to one of my goals, this year I hope to instill a love for that lost art of sewing to my students. The students in my Family and Consumer Sciences classes will be sewing aprons, even guys, from fabric that they chose. They ZLOO FXW RXW WKH IDEULF SLQ LW SUHVV LW VHZ LW DQG Âż QDOO\ be able to wear it next semester. However, if it were not for Chevron and Donors Choose, we would not be nearly far reaching our goal of sewing those aprons. Chevron generously donated irons, seam gauges, scissors, thimbles, bobbin boxes, and a thread box for me to help teach this lost art. So for their generosity I am truly grateful! Elizabeth House, Food and Nutrition teacher

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Letters to the Editor Freshman excited about attending Grace King Grace King High School is a great school. They have many choices in classes and lunch. Teachers here make you want to learn. This school offers plenty of out of school clubs and sports. Everyone is super nice to the freshman. Even though I hate the bathroom rules, the school is still the best school I have attended. I can honestly say I love my school. Cassidy Lichtenstein, freshman

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Colleges should get to know you one on one, not through the Internet.

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Prytania Theatre preserves early 19th century traditions Rhonisha Ridgeway Entertainment Editor

New Orleans is known for its old and unique buildings, but one that has been around for ages is “The Prytania Theatre.â€? The theater opened in 1915; it is the only single-screen movie theater in Louisiana. ,Q WKH 3U\WDQLD 7KHDWHU ZDV GHVWUR\HG E\ D ÂżUH but was rebuilt a year later in the same spot. The theater occasionally hosted fashion shows, like the 1928 Easter Fashion Show. Tickets cost 30 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Later on, the theatre became more VWDQGDUGL]HG LQ VKRZLQJ RQO\ ÂżOPV DQG JUHZ WR EHFRPH a successful business venture. In the 1970s, city theaters took a turn for the worse with mega suburban “cinemas.â€? They provided large parking lots to enormous theaters in neighborhoods close to people homes, while the tiny theaters in the downtown area did not. Many theaters started closing, while others known as rivals became known as “alternativeâ€? movie houses. The popular ones included the Toulouse Street

Theater, the Pitt Theatre, the Abalon Theater and the Prytania Theatre. Around this time, the Prytania started showing two movies a night, with an admission price of $2.50 and house seating capacity capped at 340. Renee Brunet, the current owner, has been in the movie industry for over 70 years. Brunet has operated more than a dozen single-screen and multi-plex theaters throughout this career. Brunet is a theatre historian who can tell you anything about the 60 or more theaters that were once here in New Orleans. 7KH 3U\WDQLD VKRZV DOO RI WKH ¿UVW UXQ PRYLHV DV soon as they are released. The theater shows old movie classics at noon every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday. Brunet usually takes the stage and gives an informative and entertaining preview of the movie his guest are about to enjoy. Examples of the showings include To Catch a Thief, A Place in the Sun, and The Great Caruso. 7KH 3U\WDQLD 7KHDWUH LV WKH ¿UVW WKHDWHU WR JR FRPSOHWHO\ digital in New Orleans. This is the only theater that still GRHV SUHVHQWDWLRQV ZLWK PLOOLPHWHUV ¿OP DQ ³ROG school� method of displaying entertainment. In addition

to the digital picture and sound system, the theater is HTXLSSHG WR VKRZ ' ÂżOPV Outside the theater, customers can purchase tickets YLD D ZLQGRZ ERRWK 0DQ\ IXUQLVKLQJV UHĂ€HFW D WK century theme. Black and white portraits and chandeliers ÂżOO WKH ZDOOV RXWVLGH WKH WKHDWHU 3DLQWHG PRYLH SRVWHUV can be found surrounding the spiral staircase that leads up to the second story of the theater. Eric Ramstead, who has been the general manager since 2006, states that his best experiences are the movie premiers, and just being involved with the theater. “ I like the theater because, of the ancient times and the historic charm the theatre brings. Also, the theatre provides a ZDUP IDPLO\ ÂżHOG ´ In 2009, the Prytania Theatre held a Red Carpet World Premiere for the movie The Blindside which starred Sandra Bullock. Bullock gave a generous check for local charity, which occurred on stage before the premiere. The year 2015 will mark the 100th anniversary of the Prytania Theatre. Brunet is busily working to make sure this will be another memorable Brunet production.

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