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New courses expand career opportunities By Tia Banerjee Copy Editor

With over 10 new courses being offered this year, Grace King plans on continuing to expand the curriculum. A few of the new courses, such as Advanced TV Broadcasting and Digital Media, focus on possible careers. “The Âż UVW URXQG RI QHZ FRXUVHV FDPH WR NLQG RI facilitate having some electives for student WR KDYH D FKRLFH RI FRXUVHV WKH\ PLJKW Âż QG interesting as a career option,â€? Principal Meg Griffon said. Many Advanced Placement (AP) courses are being offered as well. The following AP courses were introduced this year: English Language, English Literature, Statistics, Physics and Chemistry. “It’s cool that the school is offering more AP classes because it gives the students a chance to earn college credit in high school,â€? senior Christina Barragan said. Grace King is able to offer the AP courses through a number of grants. According to Griffon, the National Science Foundation (NSF) provided a grant for the supplies needed to teach the AP Chemistry class. Grace King was one of three schools in Jefferson Parish to receive the grant. 0DVV ,QVLJKW (GXFDWLRQ D QRQ SURÂż W organization based in Boston, provided RSSRUWXQLWLHV IRU VWXGHQWV DW .LQJ WR WDNH D variety of AP courses. Through their Mass Math and Science Initiative (MMSI), all the costs for adding new AP courses, from WH[WERRNV WR WUDLQLQJ WHDFKHUV ZDV FRYHUHG Âł, KDG DOUHDG\ EHHQ WKLQNLQJ DERXW LQFUHDVLQJ our AP classes, and this was going to allow us to even add more AP classes and give us the resources and the training we needed to be able to offer these courses,â€? Assistant Principal of Curriculum, Sharon Thomas, said. There are two new courses that are RIIHUHG VSHFLÂż FDOO\ WR IUHVKPHQ 6FLHQWLÂż F Reasoning and Creative Writing. The purpose behind these courses is to help GHYHORS VNLOOV WKDW FDQ EH XVHG WKURXJKRXW their high school career. According to 7KRPDV 6FLHQWLÂż F 5HDVRQLQJ IRFXVHV RQ GHYHORSLQJ SURFHVV VNLOOV ZULWLQJ XS ODE reports, designing experiments and drawing conclusions. “It helps us learn what science is. It goes deeper into science than the other classes,â€? freshman James Cagle said. Creative Writing focuses on the different components of writing, such as mechanics and grammar, while also developing the VNLOOV WR DQVZHU IUHH UHVSRQVH TXHVWLRQV Over 280 students attended the AP .LFNRII HYHQW RQ :HGQHVGD\ 6HSW Representatives from Mass Insight, as well DV 6XSHULQWHQGHQW 'U -DPHV 0H]D VSRNH DERXW WKH KLVWRU\ DQG EHQHÂż WV RI WKH SURJUDP expectations for the future and presented two AP scholar awards to senior Bianca Shrestha DQG MXQLRU -DFN 9HJD

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The theme for LASC Convention is Mardi Gras. The backdrop pictured top left measures 28 ft. x 40 ft. and will hang on the gym stage. Ms. Lewis’ sketch represents the courtyard layout. Tia Banerjee speaks at the GNO dinner at Brother Martin.

from across Louisiana will come together Spotlight on King: Students WR GHYHORS OHDGHUVKLS VNLOOV WKURXJK ZRUNVKRSV By Isabella Cross Staff Reporter

In January, Grace King will be the host of over 100 Louisiana schools for the 64th annual Louisiana Association of Student Councils (LASC) Convention. LASC convention is an event where student council members from across the state come together to share ideas on leadership through seminars, guest VSHDNHUV DQG DFWLYLWLHV 7KH HYHQW ZLOO be held from Jan. 18-20, Martin Luther .LQJ ZHHNHQG King will host 1000 delegates and 200 advisers from about 110 schools from across the state. There are 300 hotel

URRPV ERRNHG IRU GHOHJDWHV WKURXJKRXW the Greater New Orleans area. The Art department is planning designs around the school. For example, the courtyard and hallways will be decorated OLNH D )UHQFK 4XDUWHU EDOFRQ\ VFHQH 7KH theme of the convention is Mardi Gras. 6SHDNHUV OHDGLQJ VHPLQDUV DUH FXUUHQWO\ EHLQJ ERRNHG 6HPLQDUV DERXW +HUVKH\ÂśV 7UDFN DQG )LHOG PHQLQJLWLV DZDUHQHVV saving the wetlands and dance are set. Run Jump Fly... Inc., a company from California, will be bringing production HTXLSPHQW VXFK DV WKH OLJKWV VSRW OLJKWV sound systems and projector screens. A video camera crew from the company will also cover the general sessions.

General sessions are meetings where GHOHJDWHV FRQYHQH WR KHDU WKH NH\QRWH VSHDNHU ZDWFK FDQGLGDWH VFKRROVÂś VNLWV DQG VSHHFKHV DQG YRWH IRU QHZ RIÂż FHV Sessions will be held in the gym. 0RQLTXH 3RQWLII LV 5LYHUGDOHÂśV student council advisor and acts as “state RIÂż FHU DGYLVHU´ WR 7LD %DQHUMHH Âł0V 3RQWLII KDV EHHQ DQ HQRUPRXV KHOS +DG she not stepped in, Grace King would KDYH KDG D YHU\ GLIÂż FXOW WLPH ,WÂśV QLFH to have someone relatively close by and have LASC experience,â€? Banerjee said. Approximately 70 volunteer staff members are needed. “This is a district wide event. Everyone is involved,â€? Banerjee said.

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Junior Carlos Salgado shares his experience with AP classes at the AP Kickoff on Sept. 19. This year was Salgado’s first year taking AP classes.

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Many factors contribute to uniform policy one in five public schools required uniforms. Students argue that being required to follow a dress code goes against their constitutional rights. Some believe this affects their creativity and that they should be able to express themselves freely. Senior Ashley Foret used to

attend Mandeville High, where uniforms were not required. “I prefer not wearing uniforms because it affects my freedom of expression.â€? Controversies surrounding uniforms According to the National Center and dress codes in public schools have for Education Statistics, more than been increasing in past few years. half of public schools enforce some Many argue that school uniforms go type of dress code. Identical clothing against First Amendment rights, while reduces distractions others state it is a safety and creates a united precaution. community, free from Schools across the country, peer judgement. The including Jefferson Parish, dress code also helps began implementing uniforms with safety on campus following the Columbine by distinguishing shooting of 1999 in the students from visitors. state of Colorado. Targeting Grace King graduate the students and faculty, of 1979 and Executive two perpetrators walked in Assistant to the principal, Columbine High School D o n n a B l a k e s l e y, with shotguns and explosives describes that she wore hidden under their trench dresses and dress pants, coats. The perpetrators were not casual clothing. There students of Columbine. was not a set dress code. “I Ever since then, schools [would] prefer wearing have increased security and uniforms, because you uniform policies. The most Samah Hammad don’t really have to think UHFHQW ÂżQGLQJV IURP WKH 8 6 Department of Education The 1999 Shillelagh Yearbook pictures the casual dress code pre- about what you need to show that in 2010, nearly Columbine. On the right, junior Terrell Sears displays the uniform. wear,â€? Blakesley said. Samah Hammad Sports Editor

Literacy program impacts local community creative writing program. After one year, the students were able to publish stories based on their neighborhood experiences. “I am very proud that the books we have published have become part of many high schools’ curriculum. The books we created at John McDonogh represent years of work- and each one tells stories that are almost never told in any other book,� Himelstein said. “So to have the books published has been great. But greater still is having them used and read

by other high schools.â€? The top seller is Coming Out the Door for the Ninth Ward. Inspired by local and The Combination, by national literacy programs, Ashley Nelson, a former Grace King is in the early John McDonogh student, stages of developing its own includes photographs, poems literacy program. and vignettes detailing her 826 Valencia was founded life in the Lafitte public in 2002 in San Francisco by housing project. educator NĂ­nive Calegari and “The book is basically author Dave Eggers. Due to about how the neighborhood their increasing impact, seven is one big community and more locations have opened how they took care of me in New York, Chicago, Ann when my mother passed Arbor, Seattle, Los Angeles, away,â€? she told USA Today. Boston and Washington D.C. Himelstein continues These classes are all free t o work with other students in publishing books through WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ of New Orleans Press. “Every time we bring a book into the world, I feel like we DUH IXOÂżOOLQJ RXU mission- ‘Our Stories Told By The Neighborhood Story Project has sold over 35,000 books. The top seller is Coming Out the Door for the 8V ´œ +LPHOVWHLQ Ninth Ward. Books are available at neighborhoodstoryproject.org and amazon.com. said Jessie Chen

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of charge, made possible with the help of over 1,700 volunteers. In 2004, Abram Himelstein and Rachel Breunlin founded the Neighborhood Story Project in the Greater New 2UOHDQV DUHD DV D QRQ SURÂżW organization dedicated to helping students write and publish books around the community of New Orleans. The program began at John McDonogh High School in New Orleans where Himelstein and Breunlin worked with students in a

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

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Funding reform in Jefferson Parish Mahum Riaz Staff Reporter

On Oct. 19, parish residents will have the opportunity to cast a re-vote for the renewal of the existing millage proposal, which generates about $23 million. The $23 million represents about 5 percent of the district’s $423 million fund budget. The millage is a property tax that funds local agencies, like the school district. The bill was previously rejected in May by a 52 to 42 percent vote. These tax dollars will contribute to salaries, classroom supplies and programs which help the Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) provide quality education. According to supporters of the bill, if the millage proposal is not approved, the school system could experience a dramatic decrease in funds. For the 2013-2014 school year, the JPPSS has a proposed a general fund budget of $423 million. This general fund covers the textbooks, technology and maintenance. Schools also rely on grants to meet the needs of students. For example, the AP program was underwritten by Mass Insights Education’s School Turnaround Group. According to the Louisiana Minimum Foundation Program (MPF), the cost per pupil in Louisiana is $3,855. This is calculated by adding together the base per pupil and certain allocations for special education and at-risk students. The MPF is the formula used to determine how money is distributed across school districts. In a school board meeting supporting the millage proposal last April, Superintendent Dr. James Meza said, “We need to focus all of our attention and energies on teaching our children. Everything else is secondary.�

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Russian government faces criticism from Olympic community Bianca Shrestha Editor-in-Chief

Russia will be hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics in the city of Sochi. In July, Russia passed what is now known as the “gay propaganda law.â€? This law has caused concerns regarding gay athletes and spectators. According to Igor Ananskikh, the head of the Russian Duma Committee on physical training, sports and youth, this law will not affect the Winter Olympics. However, Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko explained that the law will still be in effect and since the president signed the bill, the government has no right to reverse it. “No one is forbidding an athlete with nontraditional sexual orientation from coming to Sochi, but if he goes onto the street and starts propagandizing it, then of course he will be held accountable.â€? Foreign citizens who speak out against the law could EH IDFHG ZLWK ÂżQHV XS WR UXEOHV VSHQG up to 15 days in jail or deportation and denial for reentry. The law has been criticized as a highly discriminatory violation on human civil rights. Various forms of protests have taken place. The “Dump Russian Vodkaâ€? campaign has gained popularity in the U.S. Numerous bars around the world have stopped serving Russian vodka to customers and dumped the bottles in the streets. A gay rights group called “All Outâ€? created a petition that urged the International Olympic &RPPLWWHH ,2& WR UHSHDO WKH ODZ 7KH SHWLWLRQ JDWKHUHG VLJQDWXUHV Infographic compiled by Bianca Shrestha There has been a debate of whether the U.S. should boycott the Winter Olympics. Boycotting the Olympics is not new. Occurring a number of times in history, some Games because of its Nazi regime. The U.S. also did boycotts are made due to political tensions. The U.S. not participate the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics in GLG QRW SDUWLFLSDWH LQ WKH %HUOLQ 6XPPHU 2O\PSLF protest of Russia’s invasion in Afghanistan. As a response,

Russia banned athletes from participating in the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics in the United States. In the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics in Korea, North Korea and their supporters refused to participate when it was denied its requests for the games. However, banning athletes from participating may be ineffective. According to Grace King’s volleyball coach, Liz Candilora, Russian laws should not interfere with the Olympics. “ I d o n ’t b e l i e v e i n boycotting. I don’t think we should boycott any of the Olympic Games,â€? Candilora said. Candilora’s sister, Debbie &DQGLORUD ZDV TXDOLÂżHG WR SOD\ in the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics for the U.S. Olympic Volleyball team. However, because the U.S. boycotted the Games due to political tensions, she was unable to participate. “It’s an athletic event showcasing your best athletes in your country. Look at the wars around the world. Not all the countries agree with what’s going on in each other’s countries. Politics should not be involved in the Olympics,â€? Candilora said.

Apple encounters decreasing market shares in smart phone tablets, with new rivals like the Samsung Galaxy Tab and the Kindle Fire. The Staff Reporter Galaxy Tab is slightly longer than the Apple Inc. is one of the world’s largest iPad. Even though Apple has a variety of technology companies, but it may be losing different storage space models, the Galaxy its place. With competitors like Samsung 7DE GRHV VXSSRUW PLFUR6' FDUGV IRU and Android, Apple may need to step up VWRULQJ ¿OHV DQG PHGLD 6R IDU $SSOH KDV their game. never made an iOS device with a microSD Apple’s latest iPhone 5 is not the biggest slot. However, both tablets do provide a thing to hit shelves this year. Samsung front-face camera. Galaxy S4, the most recent version of When it comes to Apple’s iPad mini WKH 6DPVXQJ 6 KDV PDGH LWV ZD\ WR and the Kindle Fire HD, both are in a the market and has sold millions. The VLPLODU SULFH UDQJH RI EXW Samsung Galaxy S4 looks similar to the they do not share similar features. The 6 LQ GHVLJQ EXW LW KDV DGYDQFHG TXDOLWLHV iPad mini has a screen size of 7.9 inches, The Galaxy S4 uses a largely plastic build but its resolutions falls behind the other with a removable cover, while the iPhone tablets. The Kindle Fire has one of the 5 is made from glass and aluminium. most keen-edged tablet displays around. Galaxy S4 has a screen an inch larger than With its screen size being 8.9 inches, it hits the iPhone 5’s, which is a big difference in a great mark between mini-tablet and fullthe smartphone world. The Galaxy S4 also sized tablet. Both hold similar wireless has a higher resolution at a Full HD 1080 RSSRUWXQLWLHV ZLWK :L¿ DQG /7( 7KH x 1920, creating a pixel density to 441pi. Kindle Fire is the only Amazon tablet that While the iPhone 5 has a Retina quality of is mobile data ready. The Kindle Fire has [ D SL[HO GHQVLW\ RI SSL a carousel-like home screen. It centers Apple’s iPad and iPad mini are still around the Amazon content mostly, while holding their crowns tight for the king of the iPad mini is like any other Apple Rhonisha Ridgeway

iOS device. It holds only Apple software, Apple hardware, and the Apple App store. Apple’s iPhone has always been an advanced product, costing between DQG 'HVSLWH 6DPVXQJ and other cheaper competitor’s growth in technology, Apple’s average price has remain steady over the past six years. Apple’s revenue growth is starting to slow down and smartphone penetration in markets is rising above. Timothy Cook, the CEO of Apple Inc., is putting together a cheaper device to gain the next wave of customers around the world. Just like the iPod range includes the mini, nano and VKXIĂ€H WKH ODWHVW L3KRQHV ZLOO VRRQ be available at two price points. Few expect it to lack key software, such as Siri voice control. Apple watchers are divided on how much cheaper a “cheapâ€? iPhone will be. According to Cook, Apple Inc. will not chase market shares, but instead will keep exciting their customers.

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Professional cameras challenged by iPhone camera features Linda Lin Business Editor

With the evolution of technology, many secondary features on certain devices are surpassing devices with these features as a primary feature. A notable example is the camera quality on iPhones versus the quality on primary devices such as digital cameras. 7KH L3KRQH KDV HYROYHG VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ VLQFH WKH VPDUW SKRQH ÂżUVW DSSHDUHG LQ 2QH RI WKH PRVW LPSUHVVLYH ways it has advanced is in its capability to take pictures. $FFRUGLQJ WR WKH RIÂżFLDO $SSOH ZHE VLWH WKH L3KRQH 4S has an eight mega pixel camera, which is equivalent WR DQ HYHU\GD\ GLJLWDO FDPHUD VXFK DV WKH 9LYL&DP This model generation of iPhone also has an auto focus IXQFWLRQ D IDFH GHWHFWLRQ IXQFWLRQ DV ZHOO DV /(' Ă€DVK In several photo shoot outs conducted by ARSTechnica, a technology news and information web site, the picture quality of different generations of iPhones was compared to the picture qualities of primary photo-taking devices VXFK DV WKH 2O\PSXV ;= DQ ÂłHYHU\GD\ GLJLWDO FDPHUD´ DQG WKH &DQRQ ' '6/5 D PRUH SURIHVVLRQDO FDPHUD 7KH SKRWR TXDOLW\ RI WKH L3KRQH 6 DQG L3KRQH ZHUH PRUH VLPLODU WR WKH SLFWXUH TXDOLW\ RI WKH &DQRQ ' DSLR. The difference could easily go unnoticed under nonprofessional eyes. Photos taken with the iPhone 6 L3KRQH DQG &DQRQ ' '6/5 ZHUH QRW DV JUDLQ\ when zoomed in. The three had a similar balance of glare control, brightness alteration and contrast adjustments.

Although the newer generation of smart phones may take better quality pictures, it has minimal or no setting adjustments. For example, many of the functions are adjustable. The focus function is only manually adjustable on WKH L3KRQH DQG QRW LQ the previous generation. Scene selection, a common feature on digital cameras, is still not available on iPhones. The newest generations of the smart phones also have an impressive ability of capturing high quality Bianca Shrestha ¿OPV DQG YLGHRV 7KH The iPhone’s camera quality is comparable to the quality of mid range professional cameras iPhone 4S can capture in such as the Cannon 20D. KLJK GH¿QLWLRQ DW IUDPHV per second with audio. Similar to the adjustable focus ¿YH HOHPHQW OHQV D K\EULG ,5 ¿OWHU IDFH GHWHFWLRQ DQG feature in the picture mood, focus adjust is also available D I VWRS RI DSHUWXUH 7KH L3KRQH 6 ZLOO NHHS ROG IRU YLGHR UHFRUGLQJ RQ WKH L3KRQH +RZHYHU WKLV IHDWXUH features such as auto focus with an option to tap to focus is not available on the previous iPhone generations. and an eight mega pixel camera. 7KH XSFRPLQJ L3KRQH 6 LV HTXLSSHG ZLWK PRUH IHDWXUHV Due to the size and convenience of an iPhone, for producing even higher quality pictures. According to consumers may reconsider whether or not it is worth WKH RI¿FLDO $SSOH ZHE VLWH WKH QHZHVW L3KRQH ZLOO KDYH buying a camera when newer generations of iPhones new features such as a backside illumination sensor, a have similar features as well as additional ones.

Humane Society encourages community to adopt abandoned pets animal and on how reputable your breeder is. That, in addition to vet bills, equipment Copy Editor DQG IRRG FDQ DGG XS WR D SRVVLEOH According to the Humane Society, However, buying a pet from a breeder DSSUR[LPDWHO\ WR PLOOLRQ FDWV DQG allows a potential owner to select a breed dogs are adopted from shelters every ZLWK WUDLWV WKH\ ÂżQG GHVLUDEOH year. While this seems like a positive When adopting a pet from the shelter, QXPEHU WKLV LV RQO\ DERXW SHUFHQW a potential pet owner risks not knowing of the cats and dogs that enter shelters the animal’s history or the traits of that yearly. particular breed. However, adopting a pet There are many ways a cat or dog saves one from euthanasia, and one could can end up in a shelter. A pet owner may HQG XS ZLWK D JRRG SHW Âł%\ JHWWLQJ RQH surrender their pet for many reasons, from the shelter, you’re at least taking one such as not being to care for or afford that could be being put to sleep that could the animal. A majority of animals in a LQVWHDG JR WR D JRRG KRPH ´ VDLG 7RVK VKHOWHU DUH XVXDOO\ VWUD\V Âł7KH PDMRULW\ Âł:HÂśYH VHHQ VRPH SHRSOH JHW VRPH UHDOO\ of animals are found as stray and never QLFH GRJV IURP WKH VKHOWHU ´ $FFRUGLQJ WR UHFODLPHG E\ WKHLU RZQHUV ´ 'LUHFWRU Beaulieu, shelter pets are typically very of the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter, loyal and are already house- and leashRobin Beaulieu, said. trained. According to Beaulieu, the shelter 3RWHQWLDO SHW RZQHUV PXVW ÂżOO RXW DQ environment can cause a lot of stress for application and go through a screening an animal. Many animals may not have process in order to be deemed a suitable Tia Banerjee been kept in a cage or have been around pet owner. If a potential pet owner already Pamela, a full-grown pitbull mix, is one of the many suitable animals up for adoption at the VR PDQ\ RWKHU DQLPDOV Âł)RU DQ DQLPDO owns a dog or cat, that animal must be upJefferson Parish Animal Shelter. to leave the comforts of home and not be to-date on their vaccinations. DURXQG ÂľWKHLU SDFNÂś LV H[WUHPHO\ VWUHVVIXO ´ which includes vaccinations, spaying or WKH\ÂśYH EHHQ YDFFLQDWHG ´ YHWHULQDULDQ DQG With 6 to 8 million cats and dogs Beaulieu said. neutering, heartworm testing for dogs and owner of Clearview Veterinary Hospital, entering shelters across the country every The exact cost of adopting a pet depends OHXNHPLD WHVWLQJ IRU FDWV Âł0RVW RI WKH Janet Tosh, said. year, there are plenty of potential pets up for RQ WKH VKHOWHU EXW WHQGV WR EH DURXQG time, especially in the last couple of years, Buying a cat or dog from a breeder DGRSWLRQ Âł$QLPDOV DUH SV\FKRORJLFDOO\ However, in many shelters , that cost now they’re in pretty good shape. They’ve FDQ FRVW DQ\ZKHUH IURP WR HPRWLRQDOO\ DQG SK\VLFDOO\ EHQHÂżFLDO ´ includes the initial veterinarian checkup, already been veterinarian-checked and depending on the breed, the quality of the Beaulieu said. Tia Banerjee

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Environmental Responsibility Requires global effort Corporate role in reducing carbon footprint By Bianca Shrestha Editor-in-chief

Although not obvious, major corporations play a critical role on the environment. What corporations produce is just as important as what they save. Major companies have paid critical attention to having eco-friendly procedures in manufacturing, transportations and usage of energy. 6XEDUX ZDV WKH QDWLRQœV ¿ UVW SODQW WR EH FHUWL¿ HG E\ the International Organization for Standardization for its excellence in environmental management systems. An impressive feat was in 2004 when Subaru Indiana was the ¿ UVW WR VXEPLW ]HUR SHUFHQW ZDVWH WR ODQG¿ OOV ZKLFK PHDQW that all unused materials were recycled or put to other power use. Since then, no manufacturing plant has sent waste to ODQG¿ OOV 7KH FRPSDQ\ WULHV WR UHGXFH LWV IRRWSULQW DV ZHOO As society becomes more advanced in technology, many are not immediately concerned about the environmental consequences. Hewlett Packard (HP), a well-known national technology incorporation, also stands to be one of the top leaders of eco-friendly technological companies. The company owns several e-waste recycling plants that consist of shredders and granulators. This machinery shrinks about four millions pounds of unwanted computer parts into chunks that can be recycled into the industrial chain. All products of HP are 100 percent recyclable. +3 DOVR LV DPRQJ WKH ¿ UVW WR HVWDEOLVK WKHLU FDUERQ footprint. This report allows the company to gauge how much carbon it is emitting in the atmosphere. Carbon emission is harmful to the environment because it traps heat. This causes an increase in temperature which catalyzes global warming. Apple ensures that 100 percent of their data centers are powered by alternative renewable resources. In 1996, $SSOH ZDV WKH ¿ UVW WR UHFHLYH WKH ,62 FHUWL¿ FDWLRQ an international standard that sets the guidelines for a businesses’ environmental management system. Every Apple product meets or exceeds the standards to receive an Energy Star label. Energy Star is a program that helps businesses protect the environment through high energy HI¿ FLHQF\ :LWKLQ WKH FRXUVH RI ¿ YH \HDUV $SSOH KDV VLJQL¿ FDQWO\

reduced its carbon emissions. In 2012, for example, Apple reduced 90 percent of its carbon emissions as compared to 2007. Since 2009, Apple has recorded their carbon footprint in manufacturing, transportation, product use, and recycling. The latest iMac includes friction-stir welding, which percent 67 percent less carbon emissions. S.C. Johnson, the company that makes many typical household cleaning items such as Windex, also makes an HIIRUW WR JR JUHHQ 7KH FRPSDQ\ XVHV D FODVVLÂż FDWLRQ V\VWHP called the Greenlist Process. It is used to evaluate the impact of raw materials on human and environmental health. Whole Foods Market has made notable progress in the green mission. In 2006, the company purchased renewable energy credits (RECs) from wind farms. This allowed Whole )RRGV WR EH WKH Âż UVW PDMRU UHWDLOHU WR KDYH SHUFHQW RI energy source from wind power. This trend has continued since then. Wind energy prevents about 551,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide pollution. Whole Foods only uses 100 percent recycled paper bags; the store gives back 10 cents for every reusable bag brought to the checkout cashier. Along with wind energy, some independent Whole Food Markets utilize solar power. Standard solar installation can generate and save over 2.2 million kilowatt hours over 20 years, reduce 1,650 tons of carbon dioxide and reduce the VLJQLÂż FDQFH RQ WKH QDWLRQÂśV SRZHU JULGV “Supporting wise environmental practices is part of our Core Values and strengthens our commitment to be a leader in environmental stewardship. This means making decisions that positively impact the health of our planet, its peoples and its resources,â€? Whole Foods Market Community Relations Coordinator, Kristina Bradford said. U.S. data centers are consuming energy that is equivalent WR Âż YH SRZHU SODQWV DFFRUGLQJ WR (QHUJ\ 6WDU 3ROLF\ makers therefore are forming new regulations. According to Forbes, it is recommended for businesses to go green. Sustainability should be the mind set of future generation of business. It creates value, attracts more customers, keeps employees and improves capital and funding. Furthermore, implementing sustainable materials can eliminate the depletion of natural resources. Today’s businesses should take the initiative to make greener choices.

West coast cities lead the way in green initiatives By Jessie Chen Managing Editor

At the current rate our ozone is depleting, it is vital that we take steps toward a “greener� environment. According to the Mother Nature Network, the top ten “Greenest Cities� include Austin, Berkeley, Boston, Cambridge, Chicago, Eugene, Oakland, Portland, San Francisco, and Seattle. Austin has the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2020. The city has devoted space to 206 parks, 12 preserves, 26 greenbelts, and more than 50 miles of multi-purpose trails. The city of Berkeley is nationally recognized for using wind power, solar power, biofuels, and hydropower. Boston has made efforts to be “Green by 2015.� These goals include replacing taxis with hybrid automobiles, using more solar panels, and more electric motorbikes. Cambridge was recently named “the best walking city.� A climate protection plan was put into effect in which most vehicles within the city are fueled by B20 biodiesel or

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Environmental practices common internationally By Nihad Kased and Haley Bayer Staff Writers

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In comparison to the U.S, Switzerland is far more advanced in ensuring their environment stays healthy for the future. According to Yale University’s EPI, Switzerland is the leading country in green policies. Staying environmentally healthy has been part of the country’s tradition since the early 1900’s. The country is going to extremes for their environmental health, such as banning gas vehicles in walking towns. Hotels have also been providing their guests with heat and air conditioning using nearby lake sources. Organic agriculture has also been a common practice among Switzerland’s citizens. Sweden has also been named one of the most green foreign countries. One way Sweden has become more green is with the use of hydropower, nuclear power, and wind power to provide electricity and other resources all over Sweden. Sweden also takes advantage of their forest. While trees are used for lumber projects the sawdust left behind is now manufactured into wood pellets. These pellets are used to generate heat. Another country that has been environmentally responsible is Germany. Germany is considered the future of the Green Economy. The country is planning to invest in renewable energy and wants to stop using nuclear power once and for all. German chancellor Angela Merkel announced a $263 billion plan to build

United States to ban plastic grocery bags which LQ WXUQ GLYHUWV SHUFHQW RI ODQGÂż OO ZDVWHV Many public buildings in Seattle are LEEDFHUWLÂż HG DQG UHVLGHQWV DUH SHUVXDGHG WR LQVWDOO solar panels on their houses in an effort to conserve energy. There are many ways this nation could be more “green.â€? “These efforts led to a 43 percent decrease in the use of drinkable water, a 7 percent decrease in electricity use, a 53 percent decrease in the use of steam, and the addition of 164 work VWDWLRQV LQ WKH EXLOGLQJ WR SURYLGH PRUH HIÂż FLHQW use of space,â€? according to greenbiz.com. The federal government presides over half a million buildings while spending $7 billion annually in energy costs. With more than half of the world’s population living in cities, according to www.siemens. com, it is important that we continue to take care our environment. According to http://www. thenewecologist.com/, urban centers of the world are now trying to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 80 percent. “350 trillion will be spent on creating green urban infrastructure.â€? Though some of these goals are ambitious, many continue to

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Layers of a green roof Green roofs are popular among northern Europeans. Germany, for instance, has 14 percent of green roof area. These roofs replace concrete infrastructure with one that is useful and aesthetically pleasing.

electricity. A recent project called “Compost that Stuffâ€? amasses organic waste and processes it as well. Meanwhile, Chicago has strived to create balanced urban growth and a permanent greenbelt since 1909. The Chicago Green Roof Program includes more than 2.5 million square feet of roofs are able to sustain plant life. These structures include the Sears Tower and the City Hall building. Eugene’s Emerald Express, a hybrid public transportation system, was given the Sustainable Transport Award. Even so, biking remains the preferred transportation method. The city contains a large amount of bike paths and courses which give it miles and miles of smog-free living. Residents in the city of Oakland have access to a variety of organically grown foods. The country’s cleanest tap water is also found here as well as the nation’s oldest wildlife refuge. The public transportation is hydrogen-powered too. When it comes to biking, however, Portland was name the “most bikeable city,â€? with over 200 miles of bike roads. 7KH FLW\ RI 6DQ )UDQFLVFR LV WKH Âż UVW FLW\ LQ WKH

offshore wind farms. Merkel hopes that they can completely put an end to nuclear energy, and use solar and wind energy instead. It is recognized as the largest investment in energy the country has made since World War II. It should take a decade to complete. “If Germany succeeds, it could be a role model for economics all over the world,â€? DIW senior energy expert Claudio Kemfert told Bloomberg News. Denmark has been known as one of greenest countries in Europe for years. For this reason, the Danish council served as president of the European Union in 2012. During their presidency, they aimed for ambitious climate and energy goals for Europe. Denmark is the world leader for wind power, as 20 percent of the FRXQWU\ÂśV SRZHU LV IURP WKH ZLQG 6LQFH D Âż IWK RI WKLV SRZHU LV from wind turbines, they planned to incorporate it into their ecofriendly plan for their continent, as well. The Danish government announced in 2011 that by 2020, half of its energy will be obtained through renewable green resources. They’ll be using reusable resources, for half of its energy needs, such as wind farms. Under this plan, renewables would supposedly rise to 52 percent, topping a 50 percent target in a government policy program. In 2011, the Danish government announced that by 2050, all of the country’s power will be from renewable servers, causing all energy needs to convert to green energy. These countries have been going the extra mile to ensure their environments stay healthy for the future.

Government rewards consumers who think green By Isabella Cross

more expensive, you can save money by insulating your home better, which cuts your electricity Making the switch to go green bill. Larger projects such as QRW RQO\ EHQHÂż WV WKH HQYLURQPHQW EXW DOVR EHQHÂż WV WKH FRQVXPHU installing a new energy resource are a longer and harder task. Âż QDQFLDOO\ The number one question These purchases often require a when anyone wants to go green large investment. Although solar panels are an is, “How much will it cost?â€? A popular belief is that if someone expensive purchase at the current installs a green product, money moment, they are expected to will be saved, which is true. The become cheaper because of their main concern is how long it will increasing popularity. They can take until the product pays for last anywhere from 30 to 40 years and are paid within a few itself. There are different levels to years. going green. Easy ways to begin are things such as beginning a recycling program, or replacing regular incandescent light EXOEV ZLWK Ă€ XRUHVFHQW ones. Switching from incandescent light bulbs WR Ă€ XRUHVFHQW OLJKW EXOEV can cut your households energy bill up to 75 percent a year, which adds up over time. A SDFN RI IRXU Ă€ XRUHVFHQW light bulbs costs about Âż YH GROODUV PRUH WKDQ regular incandescent light bulbs, but have a longer lifetime. Another easy way to save money is installing double pane windows instead of single pane. Although this is a bit Infographic compiled by Bianca Shrestha Staff Reporter

The Database of State Incentives for Renewables and (I¿ FLHQF\ RU WKH '6,5( FRQWDLQV OLQNV WR ¿ QDQFLDO LQFHQWLYHV IRU businesses and households to go green. When certain guidelines are met, individuals become HOLJLEOH IRU VSHFL¿ F ORDQV DQG grants. NOLA Wise, a new program funded by the Department of Energy’s Better Building Program, has a $15 million pool for loans for homeowners looking to lower their bills and improve WKHLU HQHUJ\ HI¿ FLHQF\ :KHQ 15% or more saved on utility

bills, it is possible to qualify for free solar panels. When a homeowner makes the change to go green, they can acquire federal tax credits. Tax credits are payments from the government when an individual or business meets certain criteria. Simple changes like replacing your roof with a new material or installing certain new insulation can earn tax credits. Spray foam insulation can cut your bills as much as 30 percent. Not only does it insulate homes PRUH HIÂż FLHQWO\ LW DOVR VDYHV energy by reducing the price of your heating and cooling bills. An alternative way to gain tax credits is to buy a hybrid car. This purchase can save you a tax break of $250 to $3,400. The refund that you receive depends on the amount of gas saved by the hybrid engine, and the weight of the vehicle. Environmentally being responsible does not mean you have to VDFULÂż FH FRPIRUW Not only does going green give people a feeling of satisfaction, but it also can save them money over time, with tax breaks and smaller bills. Illustration by Bianca Shrestha

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Players of the Month By Samah Hammad Sports Editor

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Junior setter Elise Kuchler prepares to bump-set for a teammate in a game against Riverdale on Sept. 6. The game was part of a 12-team tournament hosted by Grace King.

Lady Irish volleyball team guided by veteran coach

Madison Doyle Sport: Volleyball Position: Setter, Outside Hitter, Co-captain Grade: Junior Favorite Athlete: Misty May-Treanor Favorite Food: Seafood Favorite Class: English “She’s enthusiastic, dedicated and Favorite Musical Artist: always willing to Anything Country learn.� - Coach Liz Candilora

Kevin Hatch Sport: Football Position: Defensive End Grade: Senior Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant Favorite Food: BBQ ribs Favorite Class: Chemistry Favorite Musical Artist: Jay-Z “He is a hard worker; he leads by example. He is very coachable and takes a serious outlook when it comes to practice.� - Coach Bob Hitchins

“Communication is critical, and among the court while they’re playing is important, like when they’re going for defense, On Sept. 6-7, the volleyball team offense, calling for base defense out, free held its annual tournament with 12 teams balls, and shot balls,â€? Candilora said. The incoming freshmen of the competing across the state. In the double elimination tournament volleyball team have been learning the the Lady Irish competed against game and have improved since tryouts. McDonogh 35 25-15, 25-12, Riverdale Candilora feels they have potential. The volleyball team’s newest member 23-25, 25-19, 6-15 and Lutheran 25-23, 25-21, 6-15. King won two out of three is Coach Roger Langlois. Before coming to Grace King, Langlois coached at Helen games. The Academy of Our Lady won the Cox High School for eight years. He tournament competing against Lusher. coaches the Junior Varsity, but sometimes Although King did not win overall, junior helps out Varsity. Langlois is replacing co-captain Madison Doyle commented on Coach Candilora sister. Although coaching a new team is the season so far. “Even though we started RII D OLWWOH EDG , NQRZ ZH ZLOO ÂżQLVK WKH different, Langlois expects the team to be competitive and have good sportsmanship. season off strong.â€? Coach Liz Candilora has been “At practices we repeat everything we coaching King’s volleyball team for 20 learn, and constantly go over it, and years. Candilora describes the chemistry getting into the right solutions.â€? Junior co-captain Isabella Cross feels between the team as a family bond. the team hardest opponent will be Cabrini High School, who they will be playing on Oct. 10. According to Cross, they will be harder because Cabrini practices year round, while King only practices during the season. Doyle’s position is setter. “Dedication, t e a m w o rk , a n d Bianca Shrestha practicing regularly Junior Elise Kuchler reacts after serving a scoring a point against m a k e s a g o o d Riverdale. player,â€? Doyle said. Rhonisha Ridgeway Staff Reporter

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Irish face challenges from non-district opponents In their last preseason game, the Fighting Irish lost 44-14 to the Blue Staff Writer Jays in the Kiwanis Jamboree. Despite the loss, the Irish showed signs of a In his second term as head coach at developing offense. Junior wide receiver, King, Bob Hitchins is looking forward to Gregory Glass, displayed impressive guiding a team that went 5-5 last year to speed and agility with a 73-yard kickoff. ÂżUVW ZLQQLQJ FDPSDLJQ LQ VFKRRO KLVWRU\ Quarterback Tyran Nash, and Joel Herrera connected on a 29-yard pass to complete the drive for a touchdown. “Yes, it’s Jesuit, but honestly, our goal is to get better to reach our goal: not to win preseason games that doesn’t matter,’’ Sophomore, Dylan Cross said. On Thursday Sept. 5, the Irish faced another strong Catholic opponent De La Salle. Again, the Irish displayed signs of offensive potential. Senior Quarterback, Ricardo Courtney completed 7 of 11 for 81 yards. While Sophomore, Laronta Butler had a 52- yard kickoff return ODWH LQ WKH ÂżUVW TXDUWHU 7KH Irish lost 27-0. “If we want to be a Carlos Lopez Senior quarterback Ricardo Courtney looks down field for an open receiver. The team played in the annual winning team, then we must act like one,â€? Hitchins said. Kiwanis Jamboree against Jesuit on Aug. 29 at Joe Yenni stadium. The Irish lost 44-14. Wilmer Toro

Hitchins coached the Fighting Irish from 1992 to 1996 and accepted the position after working as an assistant coach at Haynes Academy for the last three years. ³7KH WHDPœV JRDO LV WR KDYH LWV ¿UVW winning season. I think it’s possible,’’ Hitchins said.

Coach provides intense training for cross country team “He’s almost like an assistant coach,â€? What I mean by that is the more people in there the best people are going to come Furtado said. Staff Writer According to Furtado, a winning out,â€? Furtado said. “Competition breeds time for a three mile race is 14 minutes. success.â€? 5REHUWR )XUWDGR LQ KLV ÂżIWK \HDU DV H e b e l i e v e s i f a cross country coach, has noticed more S o p h o m o r e people interested in joining the team. The Christian Bonilla more players that compete the more points can improve his the team gets. time of 20 minutes Furtado, who is also the wrestling to 16, he can place coach, encourages his athletes to stay in in the top 20. shape during the off season. As a result, There are most of his wrestlers also participate in f o u r m a j o r cross country. meets: Eastbank Last year, some of the top cross C h a m p i o n s h i p , country performers were wrestlers. For Jefferson Parish, example, Angelo Medina-Perez, class Metro Race, and RI ÂżQLVKHG ÂżUVW LQ WKH 5LYHUGDOH State Meet. Only Cross Country invitational meet. The team DERXW IRXU WR ÂżYH placed 2nd in the Jefferson Parish Meet schools compete and top three in the Metro Race. for local meets. Six To build endurance and stamina, to eight schools Furtado has the runners train twice the compete for the distance of each meet. Each meet is c h a m p i o n s h i p three miles. Furtado is going to try a new meet. The State strategy in preparing runners. Meet includes Carlos Lopez To help motivate the team, Furtado a l l s c h o o l s i n Sophomore Scott Bonnot and Senior Chris Howard do wall sit ups depends on senior Ernesto Perez even Louisiana. though he does not actually compete. “Cream rises. during Cross Country circuit training. Carlos Lopez

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Straight talk with Samah Samah Hammad Sports Editor

For a few months now, I have been recovering from a major back surgery. Although I was thoroughly informed on how it would be, the recovery process was not what I was expecting. On June 20, I underwent spinal fusion, being fused from T1 to L2. Two metal rods and 17 screws were placed to straighten out my spinal curve. Before the operation, I was told I would return to my normal routine within a few weeks. Unfortunately, that was not the case. , GR QRW UHPHPEHU PXFK DERXW WKH ÂżUVW few days in the hospital, since I was on four different medications. On the second day, I was up and walking as planned. Everything in the hospital was easy, seeing that I had nurses helping me and morphine pumps for the pain. It was when I got home that the complications began. I was given normal medications that barely helped with the pain. I slept throughout the whole day because getting out of bed took so much energy, that I did not have. Because of the several different medications, my appetite was gone; I was even denying chocolate. When I ate the simplest food, such as a banana, I threw it up. I was told to drink six bottles of water a day, when I could barely hold down one. After three weeks, I was sent to the emergency room due to dehydration and lack of food. Being almost three months postoperation, most of those complications are gone, however, now there are other problems. My body quickly gets tired from small tasks such as walking to class. I can barely bend, which makes tying my shoes the worst part of my day. As if that was not hard enough, I have to wait a year before I can resume sports. Being a very active athlete, this has been the toughest part of recovery. Every weekend since I was eight years old, I would spend at the park playing soccer. Sports kept me ÂżW VR QRZ , KDYH WR UHVRUW WR DQRWKHU ZD\ of staying healthy. Although this journey has been tough, I know it will be worth it in the end. Whatever you are passionate about, whether it is a sport or music, go for it because you never know when it can be taken away from you.

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The Make It Right project showcases modern styles. Cafe Amelie features a central courtyard where customers can enjoy their dinner. The American Sector in the World War II museum has a 1940s theme.

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New Orleans received an outpouring amount of support from across the country after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Hollywood actor, Brad Pitt was one of the dedicated activists to establish “Make It Rightâ€? and build homes for the victims of Katrina. The staff believes that every individual has the right to live in high quality and affordable buildings. When Pitt came to New Orleans and visited the Lower 9th Ward, he was astonished by the poor construction of houses. He pledged to take responsibility of rebuilding homes in the most dilapidated areas of the city. Each project conducted by the organization is LEED 3ODWLQXP FHUWLÂżHG DQG &UDGOH WR &UDGOH LQVSLUHG 0DNH It Right works at every corner of America building and raising the awareness of how to improve buildings. Make It Right encourages communities to express their QHHGV VR WKDW WKH IRXQGDWLRQ FDQ IXOÂżOO WKHLU GHPDQGV The foundation has also expanded in Missouri, New Jersey and Montana.

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Cafe Amelie, located on 912 Royal Street in the French Quarter, is unique for its beautiful outdoor courtyard and delectable food. The cafe, founded in 2005, was named after the mother of Princess of Monaco, Amelie Miltonberger. The building and courtyard are about 150 years old and consist of three townhouses built in the mid-1800s. What makes the cafe’s food so distinct from others is that it is always fresh. The cafe does not use refrigerators and PRVW RI WKH IRRG RQ WKH PHQX LV /RXLVLDQD LQĂ€XHQFHG &DIH Amelie has an eclectic menu, specializing in such dishes DV &RFKRQ 'H /DLW 'HV $OOHPDQGHV 2XWODZ &DWÂżVK Creole Tomato Napoleon and Amelie Muffaletta. “Our courtyard is the number one attraction for the costumers,â€? Danny Akers, the general manager said. Because of its highly rated food and its aesthetic FRXUW\DUG WKH FDIH KDV EHHQ YRWHG Âł%HVW %UXQFK´ IRU ÂżYH years in a row by Where Y’at Magazine and “Favorite Outdoor Dining Spotâ€? by Where Magazine.

Headed by the award winning Chef John Besh, the 1940s themed restaurant offers a wide variety of cuisine. Lee Teijelo, a King alumni, the restaurant manager says the project hit close to home for Besh. “John was a marine and so he really wanted to have the restaurant. It was personal for him. He would go and feed the National guardsmen after Katrina and not ask for anything.â€? The restaurant has a modern feel with stainless steel counter-tops, dark wood tables and other minimalistic furnishings. “It’s very contemporary. There are sharp angles—the museum and the restaurant have a lot of right DQJOHV VR WKH FRQWHPSRUDU\ ÂżW LV D JRRG ÂżW ´ 7HLMHOR VDLG The cuisine is a mix of 1940’s classics. The restaurant offers comfort food, like the meatloaf and mashed potatoes and the alligator and pork cheek meatballs. “It’s a mix of John Besh and the local cuisine. All of our food is from Louisiana and made in our kitchen. There are no microwaves in a Besh kitchen.â€?

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