December 2013 by MavLife

La Costa Canyon High School

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December 2013

One Maverick Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Volume 8 Issue 2

Ban on ‘BEAT TP’ Shirts Causes Frustration, Controversy

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Emily Schacht

Left to right: Seniors Erika Staab, Emma Anderson, and Alana Ittner, sophomore Mickey Moniak, junior Brandon Steidley, and seniors David Lester, Dan Moran, Devin Orr, and Elliot Freer cheer from the student section at the Beach Bowl game on November 8. Brandon Steidley wore his “BEAT TP” shirt to the game, but was asked to remove it by Principal Kyle Ruggles. He held one of the multiple“We Wipe Our Butt w/TP” signs that students were distributing at the game.The sign was confiscated by Assistant Principal Mark Van Over in the fourth quarter of the game.

rincipal Kyle Ruggles announced on November 7 that students wearing the popular “BEAT TP” shirts would not be admitted to the annual Beach Bowl football game versus rival Torrey Pines. Dr. Ruggles and Torrey Pines principal David Jaffe, who instituted a similar rule at Torrey Pines, aimed to create a more healthy relationship between the two schools. The new restriction violates students’ right to free expression as guaranteed by state and federal law. “If you want to use your First Amendment rights, then the shirts will hold up because it’s not distracting the educational environment at all,” senior and varsity football player Ryan McCormick said. “That’s what a rivalry game is all about—just showing your school pride and the ‘BEAT TP’ shirts weren’t going over the top or insulting.” That the decision might have implications for students’ right to free expression did occur to some staff members.

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New Task Force Reviews Media Center Plan P

roposition AA passed by a narrow margin in November 2012, giving the San Dieguito Union High School District $449 million to fund projects that will repair and update school facilities. The administration and staff are currently involved in the planning stages for media center renovations.

The Media Center Task Force recently was formed by teachers from each department to voice needs and concerns regarding the media center plans. “We have met to discuss the architectural plans themselves,” task force member and US History teacher Lucia Franke said. “The turnaround time is very quick, as with construction there’s lots of different deadlines that have to be met. We had to really scramble to quickly voice of students some concerns.” want According to SDUHSD Executive Director of Educational Services Jason Viloria, the media center renovations are being designed for long term use. Molly Mineiro “Proposition AA was Through a survey of 147 students conducted by about making it adaptable, MavLife from October 6 to 20, students ranked flexible space and desktop computers and printer access as very or technology-rich,” Viloria of students rank of students rank most important. said. “The idea behind all laptops orasnetbooks as the spaces on campus is desktop computers making them as adaptable very or most important very or most important

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as possible and also to develop a space that can develop over time.” Some teachers believe that the plans include such a spacious area in order to replace the purpose of a video conference center, which is no longer included in Prop AA plans. “That’s the only reason that could make sense to have that big a square-footage in the library, to match the square footage that would be the video conferencing room,” task force member and World Language Department Chair Ryan Giusta said. “That’s why they’re tearing out so many walls.” The majority of the faculty was unaware of the new plans for the media center until a department chair meeting on September 3, when the plans were revealed. At this point, some staff wished to contribute their input to the media center changes. “We heard that they were going to begin this next summer,” Giusta said. “Jim [Teague] knows the construction stuff; he knows we’re probably hitting some sort of state timeline right now. We knew we

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were crunched for time. We tried to do some damage control from what was already decided.” This “damage control” included promoting the need for small, quiet study rooms, with a few private areas with glass walls for student use. Students also expressed this need in a MavLife Student Survey distributed from October 6 to October 20. Because the survey included questions both on media center renovations and academic honesty, responses were anonymous to protect students’ privacy. “Students need to be able to work together and collaborate, but sometimes students also need to work quietly on an individual basis,” one junior said. “Where else could students go to find a quiet work space on campus?” However, the Task Force is still concerned that opening up the media center may not best serve students’ needs. “They’re really making the media center this big cavernous

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English teacher Jill Lax reflects on her memories of South Africa during apartheid and the impact Nelson Mandela had on South Africa.

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MavLife discovers the most delectable coffee cake in town, just in time for the winter weather!

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DECEMBER 2013

TEDxYouth Event Inspires San Diego Youth to Live ‘Unlimited’

vibrant energy and wealth of knowledge marked November 24 for the approximately 400 San Diego county high school students who gathered to participate in the TEDxYouth@SanDiego event. Hosted by Canyon Crest Academy (CCA), students heard from 25 speakers, leaders in technology, arts and entrepreneurship, more than half of whom were under the age of 25. Aimed at inspiring and empowering the Millennial generation, the event was centered around the theme Unlimited, encouraging students to overcome obstacles and take risks in their futures. “Unlimited in my life meant taking a risk and because the worst thing that can happen is that you hear the word ‘No,’” member of the original TEDxYouth@SanDiego founding team and speaker at the 2013 TEDxYouth@SanDiego event Brian Doyle said. “Then you try again and you move forward.” The eight La Costa Canyon students who attendedTEDxYouth@ SanDiego heard each of the 24 speakers’ messages throughout the day, all centered around the theme of being Unlimited. “I see unlimited as [having] unlimited potential,” senior Julie Steigerwald said. “I saw so many fantastic people who are ordinary people with fantastic ideas, and they utilize that potential.” The idea of utilizing potential and moving past hardship was a talking point throughout the day, beginning with the first speaker Grant Korgan. A nanoscientist and professional athlete, Korgan broke his spinal cord after a snowmobile accident, but refused to let his injury define him. Despite being told he would never walk again, he sought rehabilitation and today has feeling everywhere but his lower legs, walking with the aid of crutches. “We’re not defined by what happens to us; we’re defined by who we become because of it—who we evolve to be,” Korgan said. Torrey Pines sophomore Hunter Snyder felt that Korgan was an excellent speaker to begin an inspiring day with, encouraging students to not let setbacks define them. “What meant the most to me was hearing [Korgan] with the broken back and that he didn’t let it stop him,” Snyder said. “He just continued on with his life, to live an

It’s really “incredible to see

how someone can go from an incredible low point in their life and [turn it into] something that is very formative for the future. Audrey Gascho

unlimited life.” A whirlwind of speakers came across the stage throughout the day, each sparking new ideas and sharing stories specialized to their field: Jack Andraka, inventor at age 15 of the three-cent paper testing device which can detect pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancer in five minutes; Eric Chen, 2013 Google Science Fair Grand Prize Winner for his research work with computer models and biological assays; Jerome Jarre, Vine phenomenon who gained over 3 million followers in the last six months; Eden Full, inventor of the SunSaluter which optimizes solar panels while simultaneously producing clean water; Shabnam Mogharabi, executive director of Rainn Wilson’s media company SoulPancake. “I love the fact that so many of the speakers are so young and the fact that everyone in the audience can relate to them,” Doyle said. But while students were certainly inspired by the younger speakers, Shaka Senghor’s story resonated with many TEDx participants, despite the fact that he was well past his twenties. In fact, the more memorable aspect of his story was that he had spent nearly twenty years in prison, during which time he discovered a passion for writing. Now a professor at the University of Michigan, Senghor is a recognized author and public speaker. “I really loved Shaka Senghor’s

talk because it’s really incredible to see how someone can go from an incredible low point in their life and [turn it into] something that is very formative for the future,” CCA senior and TEDxYouth@SanDiego volunteer Audrey Gascho said. As the day came to a close, Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long performers were the last to take the stage. Their performance brought the entire auditorium to its feet, clapping and cheering for an encore. “If your heart is broken, make art with the pieces,” Koyczan said. “No matter what I choose to do, I have to save room for the things that bring us joy.” As students dropped red plastic X’s, on which they had written their hopes for the future, into a glowing TEDxYouth@SanDiego display, a sense of urgency rather than conclusion filled the air. “The most valuable part of today is actually when everybody leaves,” Doyle said. “It’s hopefully the audience taking what they’ve heard here today and putting what they’ve heard into action.” Megan Mineiro Editor-in-Chief

Photos courtesy of TEDxYouth@SanDiego student organizing team.

Top: Grant Korgan, neuroscientist and former professional athlete, opened as the first speaker. He suffered a broken back in a snowmobile accident and in 2012 became the first person with a spinal cord injury to reach the South Pole. He now shares his inspirational message of overcoming major obstacles to achieve his goals. “We’re not defined by what happens to us; we’re defined by who we become because of it—who we evolve to be,” Korgan said. Bottom: Martina Gray, teacher at CorePower Yoga and co-owner of Sunshine Yoga in San Elijo Hills, shares her passion for yoga by leading TEDxYouth@SanDiego participants in standing crescent pose.

Teachers Voice Concerns About Media Center Construction Plan CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE place and I’m not sure we need a huge, cavernous space,” task force member and science teacher June Honsberger said. “It does concern me with sound because they’re blowing out a lot of walls, and then

of students want

Laptops or Netbooks as part of media center plans

Molly Mineiro

Through a survey of 147 students conducted by MavLife from October 6-20, 42% of students indicated that laptops or netbooks were very important or most important.

just making it this enormous, wideopen space.” The task force has also been prioritizing computer labs in their input. “The science department wants to make sure that we at least maintain or create the same number of computer labs,” Honsberger said. “The push right now is for kids to check out Chromebooks. The feedback I’ve gotten from every teacher is we want a wired computer lab. Those Chromebooks don’t have a lot of those capabilities that we use.” Viloria explained that the current computer labs in rooms 820 and 821 next to the media center will be updated to provide options for classes. “One will be hard wired with PCs and the other teachers can bring their students with laptops or Chromebooks,” Viloria said. “We want to make sure that we have a diversification of computers available

to students.” While technology is a key priority in renovations, the book selection in the media center has been diminishing. According to English Department Chair Speed Farris, the district removed books that were infrequently checked out, but this did not account for those used for reference in the media center. “The purging of books has been something that the English

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Department has been vehemently opposed to from its inception,” English Department Chair Speed Farris said. “It was a unilateral decision, meaning that we weren’t asked. We were simply informed that the books were leaving. There was nothing we could do to stop it.” Although many students live very technology-centered lives, many in the survey stated that they would like books to remain a key part of the media center. “There should be some semblance of a library, with books,” one sophomore said. “I have used the media center many times and have found it extremely useful.” Despite couches and tables already replacing books this year, the task force still hopes the media center will remain academically centered. “The media center should be a place for quiet homework and research and reading and presentations and schoolwork,”

Franke said. “We want the media center to be a place that is a hub for the academics on our campus.” Students in the survey also voiced this sentiment. “The most important thing is to provide students with a place where they can get their homework done and use computers and access a printer because these things aren’t always available in homes,” one junior said. Media center construction is scheduled to begin in June 2014. The task force hopes the funds from Proposition AA will be best used to benefit students. “As a taxpayer and a teacher and a dad, I want something that’s going to be good,” Giusta said. “We don’t want wasted funds. I hate waste of taxpayer money. I don’t want stuff to be done just because. I want it done right.”

Molly Mineiro Feature Editor

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Teacher Cindi Schildhouse, second from the left, helps seniors Clayton Brown, Megan Fogelstrom and Julie Steigerwald learn how to separate the muscles in the cat’s lower limb, during anatomy class on December 12.

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Left to right: Seniors Lauren Siegel, Sophia Hincapie and Casey Rubenfeld dissect their cat’s hind limb, separating the soleus muscle from the gastrocnemius muscle, during anatomy class on December 12.

Cat Dissections Introduce Students to New Lab Procedures B

eginning in October, students in the Anatomy and Physiology classes began work on the largest lab dissection of the year. In groups of four, students work daily dissecting different muscle groups and organs of a full-sized cat, which they will continue to work on throughout the year. “We will use the cats extensively until December and will keep looking back at them until the end of the year,” senior Abigail Rose said. “Basically every class you come in, get your cat and you just go..” There is required knowledge that students are responsible for comprehending based off of their

dissecting time. “It’s called origin, insertion and action,” Anatomy and Physiology teacher Cindi Schildhouse said. “They should learn where all the muscles start, where all the muscles end and then they should learn what that muscle does in their own body and then in the cat.” The application of the dissection to the human body lends additional value to the lab. “It’s really helpful because you get to see it all—it’s hands-on,” senior Tyler Ingel said. “It’s way better than online or anything like that.” Some students can be concerned

about dissecting an animal that many people have at home as a pet. “They’re usually feral cats that aren’t healthy and were going to be or already were euthanized,” Schildhouse said. “So this cat has an opportunity for you to learn from it.” The lab also helps students to think critically, working in a manner that is more challenging than the majority of labs they have completed in the past. “It’s one of the first times for a lot of the students that there’s not a set procedure that is listed,” Schildhouse said. “They have to really discover it. They have to use

their information, look at their cat, figure out what’s going on.” Second semester is less dissection-heavy and centers more around organ systems. Later in the year, students will also dissect a sheep heart, a sheep brain and a cow eye, all from animals who were killed at slaughterhouses or butchers. “Everyone should consider taking it,” Rose said. “It seems super weird at first, but once you get into it, it’s really cool. My cat’s name is Fat Louie from Princess Diaries.” Sophia Ilas Staff Writer

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It’s really helpful because you get to see it all—it’s hands on. Tyler Ingel

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4 MavLife 2013-2014 Staff Editor-In-Chief: Megan Mineiro Managing Editor: Anthony Fregoso Design Editor: Meghan Lumsden Feature Editor: Molly Mineiro News Editor: Cassandra Cyphers Sports Editor: Jackson Cowart Opinion Editor: Claudia Mathews Entertainment Editor: Jessica Woods Photography Editor: Emily Schacht Head Photographer: Natalie Engel Web Manager: Keith Demolder Copy Editor: Molly Mineiro Editor-at-Large Jennie Barnes Senior Staff Writers: Emily Brown, Jacob Castrejon, Jayson Gacad, Cooper Gee, Kara Gibson, Reilly Tiglio Staff Writers: Devin Berry, Clayton Brown, Lucy Bruemmer, Taylor Burtch, Michael Casinelli, Stihl Coleman, Hannah Flowers, Ryan Fox, Aneleise Frandsen, Anna Gardiner-Feldman, Soren Gregory, Jade Harabedian, Sophia Ilas, Danielle Lee, Sierra Lyle, Dana McConnell, Molly Naudi, Kasandra Rezler, Michael Rice, David Shuman, Quinn Smith, Daniel Stuart, Alexa Szabo, Cameron VanBrabant, Kheresa Yeno Business Manager: Devon Whitlam Adviser: Suzi Van Steenbergen

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DECEMBER 2013

Editorial: Efforts to Tame Rivalry are Misguided M

odern sports rivalries are filled with passion and contempt; but they are also founded on respect. Rivalries must be handled with care because with high levels of competition come equally high levels of sensitivity from dedicated fans. The MavLife editorial board believes that recent attempts to tame the Torrey Pines rivalry will negatively impact the preservation of Maverick school spirit. The recent ban of the popular “BEAT TP” shirts at the Beach Bowl game was handled very poorly, offsetting the gentle balance of the rivalry. While it was intended to improve students’ behavior prior to and during the football game, the administration’s decision caused the opposite effect. The decision angered many students, which added a tension to the game that would have otherwise not existed. By restricting students’ right to wear the “BEAT TP” shirts, the administration unknowingly incited an even stronger determination to champion the slogan. Students foster extreme pride in the level of recognition that the Maverick athletic program receives. We are capable of competing successfully against similarly accomplished programs, such as Torrey Pines. Anticipation of the meeting of these two nationally recognized programs challenges both schools to improve in the hopes of claiming the coveted win. The Beach Bowl is a community event that unites students, faculty and parents in the common goal of defeating the opposing rival. It is only logical that the purpose of the game

Being politically correct comes at a price: School spirit

Illustrations by Jayson Gacad

is to defeat the opponent. To not permit students to support that uniting goal through their attire is a direct breach of students’ rights to express their beliefs. Continued attempts to increase positivity between La Costa Canyon and Torrey Pines

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will only result in negative consequences, rather than the desired positive change. What is currently a very healthy rivalry between La Costa Canyon and Torrey Pines should be left intact, full of productive competition and empowering spirit.

What is currently a very healthy rivalry between La Costa Canyon and Torrey Pines should be left intact, full of productive competition and empowering spirit.

Dress Code Enforcement Misses the Mark D

ressing like a prostitute is never acceptable. But truth be told, I’ve never seen someone on campus whose attire completely offended my eyesight. While it has come extremely close, I believe that even freshmen girls, who are commonly labelled as one of the more indecent student groups on campus, have the maturity to leave most to the imagination. The administration is informing students on campus that the dress code will begin to be enforced and yet I do not think that the way the majority of students dress poses a threat to our campus’ reputation. It should also be taken into account that, in this day and age, a little more skin is getting to be more and more appropriate. While being this era’s version of a flapper girl is unacceptable, times are changing, and the turtlenecks of the 50s are no longer in fashion. The above paragraph might give the previous generation a stroke, but before you start convulsing, let me explain myself. Every decade or so, a little less clothing is suggested for women to wear in public. For that, you can blame the media, rappers or whomever you see fit. But it doesn’t change the fact that the clothing that is required is gradually diminishing. As a teenage girl, I don’t necessarily approve of all the choices my generation and the ones that follow make but I do respect their voices and actions. If one of my friends wants to show off her new crop top at school, I believe it’s completely up to her to find a pair of shorts that cover up the midriff that the new shirt exposes.

As for the gentleman (the term being loosely applied here) I’ve yet to see any gang affiliated t-shirts or other seriously punishment worthy attire. The majority of male students on campus also have enough brains in their heads to realize that wearing shirts with anything that their mothers wouldn’t buy them is a rotten idea. There are the occasional dingleberries that show up to school with a half naked Playboy on their shirt. However, that can be dealt with when the time comes. Especially considering that the amount of times I’ve seen that occur is countable on one of my hands. Now before blaming me for being an ignorant child, I want to clarify that although this dress code has always been present, the enforcement of it has both pros and cons. Although I think students should keep their clothing classy, cracking down on small offenses isn’t the best way to improve the campus. Instead of publicly humiliating the girls for wearing belly button revealing crop tops and the boys for wearing snapbacks with suspicious initials, the administration would be more effective in preventing violations of the dress code if it hosted an assembly at the beginning of the year. By showing us “misguided teenagers” at the beginning of the year that dressing like a gangster or a prostitute isn’t going to be tolerated by the staff or by our peers is the best route to take.

Claudia Mathews Opinion Editor

Students Speak Up on the Dress Code “It’s a good idea that the administration is enforcing it because some people dress really inappropriately but when it’s pushed too far then it can get bad.” -Sydney Graeber, 11

“Students should be allowed to be individuals and should be allowed to wear what they want; but definitely not to an extent where it’s inappropriate.” -Jordan Rich, 11

“I think [enforcing the dress code] is a good thing because it shows that teachers care about their roles on campus instead of just laying down standards.” -Ken Downs, 12

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Feel the Beat

Opinion Moody Tunes

The tempo of the music can determine and alter someone’s mood

usic has always been a sort of therapy for me, something I couldn’t function without. As students diligently navigate through high school, encountering many challenges, both emotionally and physically, we strive to find some sort of relief or joy. To me, that is where music comes in. Songs’ underlying harmony can have significant effect. Stored on my iPhone I have an extremely vast spectrum of music to listen to. I know the songs which put me in a more emotional mood versus the ones that get me feeling elated and ready for the day. This is important knowledge to have. If we have the technology to take music with us wherever we are, why not use it to our advantage! Songs’ harmonies can literally change the way one feels within the few minutes of a song filling one’s ear. With my own experience, a song’s harmony is always the thing that attaches me to a song. It’s the component that will either give me the goosebumps or leave me with more to desire. Each time we listen to a song, our brain reacts in

completely different ways, feeding us a large spectrum of emotions that are undeniably real.You know how we all have a constant heartbeat? You know how sometimes music slows you down or makes you want to get up and dance? Give the credit for that reaction to the song’s tempo. Tempos are constructed to simulate a heartbeat, which can have major effects on your own beating heart. Music is something that brings people together and also acts as a personal escape. Take it from me, I’ve definitely had my fair share of moments that I honestly did not know if I could deal with. But music has always been the thing that gets me through. So next time someone criticizes you for liking that One Direction song that makes you cry your heart out, show them the facts and let Harry Styles’s voice soothe the soul. Cooper Gee Senior Staff Writer

Happy 1. Shake it Out - Florence + the Machine 2. Wild Club - Thunder Clatter 3. Island - Yuna

Sad 1. Video Games - Lana Del Rey 2. Taro - alt-J 3. Dead in the Water - Ellie Goulding

Young and Reckless Students must mind their manners in the parking lot T

Illustration by Molly Naudi and Anthony Fregoso

he privilege to park on campus is a rite of passage for all students. Getting that official-looking sticker in the left corner of the windshield, rolling onto campus with the bass booming and greeting besties parked in close proximity are rituals that many students look forward to once they receive their drivers licenses and gain the glorified status of becoming an upperclassman. However, there are some unwritten rules of the parking lot. All inexperienced drivers need a few lessons in parking lot etiquette. First off, you are driving into a parking lot, not a race track. If you want to drive like a Nascar all-star, take it out on the freeway; obeying the speed limit of course. When applying to get a parking permit, you acknowledge that the speed limit on school property is 15 miles per hour. Every morning, as I wait to turn into the lot, I see cars racing in, narrowly missing the freshmen crossing the street. Not only are you endangering the lives of our baby Mavs, but you are going against a contract that you signed.

Second, parking in senior spots is strictly forbidden. We didn’t wake up at the crack of dawn to carefully chalk our spots for nothing. Respect the seniority. There are plenty of spots in the lot that do not belong to a senior. On that same note, if you are a senior, don’t park in your fellow seniors’ spots. Don’t be that one killjoy who starts the chain reaction of spot stealing. Nothing puts a damper on the morning than parking miles away from all your friends. Lastly, don’t worry about trying to beat the traffic rush after school.You won’t. Be patient. Racing to be the first car off campus is not going to get you anywhere. Relax. Turn up that Katy Perry, that Channel 93.3, or whatever feel-good music you prefer. Disregard the traffic jam, turning your attention to your favorite jam pulsing through your stereo.

Molly Naudi Staff Writer

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DECEMBER 2013

Students Deserve to Have Our Rights Respected W

hen Principal Kyle Ruggles announced on the day of the Beach Bowl that students would not be allowed to wear their “BEAT TP” shirts to the football game, the fact that I was sitting in AP Government seemed to me to be profoundly ironic. Immediately, my mind recalled the landmark student First Amendment case that I had studied in detail in that class, Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent Community School District. In 1965, principals in the Des Moines Independent Community School District set a policy that students wearing black armbands in protest of the Vietnam war would be asked to remove the armbands and then be suspended if they refused. While some individuals may argue that the restriction of the “BEAT TP” shirts is not comparable to the severity of the Tinker case, I believe that it directly correlates because the decision made by the Supreme Court determined public high school students’ constitutional rights. The case went through both the District Court and the Court of Appeals, before eventually reaching the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court’s determined that the students of the Des Moines Independent Community School District had the right

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to wear the black arm bands, stating that freedom of speech and of the press including, “It can hardly be argued that either students but not limited to, the use of bulletin boards, or teachers shed their constitutional rights the distribution of printed materials or to freedom of speech or expression at the petitions, the wearing of buttons, badges, and schoolhouse gate.” other insignia. Prohibited shall be material I understand that the decision to restrict that so incites pupils as to create a clear and the “BEAT TP” present danger.” shirts was made Section Whether it is centered around religion, 48950(a) in hopes that goes the student on to specify that or politics or a sports rivalry, students’ body’s focus be “High schools . . shifted towards .shall not make freedom of speech is a right that promoting or enforce a rule school pride, subjecting a high should versus focusing school pupil on the goal to disciplinary to defeat our rival. However, given that the sanctions solely on the basis of conduct that administration gave no direct examples of is speech or other communication that, when how the shirts interfere with the school engaged in outside of the campus, is protected environment, the new policy is arguably just from governmental restriction by the First as much of a violation of students’ right to Amendment to the United States Constitution express their beliefs as was the restriction or Section 2 of Article I of the California placed on the wearing of black armbands in Constitution.” the Tinker case. California public school students have Furthermore, students’ freedom of the right to express themselves through any speech in California is protected even more materials, including insignias, that are not specifically by the California Education Code. obscene, slanderous, or libelous. Section Section 48907(a) states that “Pupils of the 48950(a) goes on to specify that a students can public schools shall have the right to exercise not be disciplined for expressing themselves

on campus in a manner that would be protected by the First Amendment if the students had engaged in that conduct outside of campus. I understand that the administration aims to promote the idea of Maverick Pride and that they did not set out to restrict students’ rights. However, I would hope that my comparison between the restriction of the “BEAT TP” shirts and the Tinker case, as well as citing of key California Education Codes, would serve as a reminder of the importance of free speech. A public school campus should be a diverse environment. Whether through clothing items, or a student newspaper, or club events, every student and faculty member should embrace the opportunity to exchange innovative ideas through various forms of expression. Unfortunately, the potential for a vibrant campus will be quickly lost if students cannot even express their ideas, such as a common goal to defeat an athletic opponent. Whether it is centered around religion, or politics or a sports rivalry, students’ freedom of expression is a right that should not be violated. Megan Mineiro Editor-in-Chief

Tinker v. Des Moines

Terminiello v. Chicago

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

“If the time has come when pupils of state-supported schools . . .can defy and flout orders of school officials to keep their minds on their own schoolwork, it is the beginning of a new revolutionary era of permissiveness in this country fostered by the judiciary.” - Justice Hugo Black (1969).

“A function of free speech under our system of government is to invite dispute. It may indeed best serve its high purpose when it induces a condition of unrest, creates dissatisfaction with conditions as they are, or even stirs people to anger.” - Justice William Douglas (1949).

“The case before us aptly illustrates how readily school officials (and courts) can camouflage viewpoint discrimination as the ‘mere’ protection of students from sensitive topics.” -Justice William Brennan in his dissent (1988) which allowed for censorship of school-sponsored publications.

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DECEMBER 2013

An Inconvenient Truth Students do not surrender their First Amendment rights at the ‘schoolhouse gate’

Ban on ‘Beat TP’ Shirts Causes Frustration, Controversy CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE “I’m not a professor of constitutional law, but to me it seems like if a person were to take this up, it could be trouble,” Spanish teacher Jim Teague said. “I think students have a lot more leeway than we probably understand from a legal perspective.” In the week before the game, Dr. Ruggles met with Jaffe to discuss ways that both schools could promote a positive environment around the rivalry. Jaffe stated that students’ past behavior led to the decision to address the rivalry, but gave no specific examples. “This is high school,” Jaffe said. “It’s when you’re disparaging players on the other team that the line [is] drawn.” In explaining the decision, Dr. Ruggles emphasized his desire to “keep things in a positive light.” “We got together and have an agreement that we’re going to be focusing on positivity to create a healthy rivalry between the two teams,” Dr. Ruggles said. Schools can restrict speech and clothing that “so incites” students as to “create a clear and present danger” that students will violate the law or “lawful school regulations” on school grounds, or that cause “substantial disruption” of school operations, according to Ca. Ed. Code Section 48907(a). Because the “BEAT TP” shirts do not meet the standard for prohibited speech under the law, banning the shirts violates students’ right to freedom of expression, according to Adam Goldstein, attorney advocate for the Student Press Law Center. “It’s not a close call,” Goldstein said. “This policy is illegal under the education code, it’s unconstitutional under the California Constitution and it’s unconstitutional under the U.S. Constitution.” Goldstein stated that if any students chose to bring this issue to court, they would be able to argue successfully that their First Amendment rights had been violated. “If they were actually to discipline students for anything violating those rules, I will connect them with an attorney who will, for free, represent them against the school,” Goldstein said. Goldstein acknowledged that creating a more respectful relationship between rival schools is a reasonable goal. However, “the desire to focus on the positives does not constitute an exception to state free expression laws or to the First Amendment,” Goldstein said. Staff members responded to Dr. Ruggles’ decision with a

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variety of opinions. section.” “The decision was made and we kind of have to live with While Dr. Ruggles stated during his November 7 [it],” Athletic Director Kari DiGiulio said. “Now we have to go schoolwide announcement about the new policy that he in the direction of ‘Maverick Pride’ and that is what has been would have a white shirt available for any student who was supported and will be supported.” asked to change at the game, not all students were offered a Varsity football coach Sean Sovacool voiced some replacement shirt. reservations over the decision. “For three or four quarters of the game I wasn’t wearing “The competitive spirit is a shirt and I just had body paint on,” junior Brandon Steidley very healthy, when managed,” said. “Then by the fourth quarter Ruggles came back over and Sovacool said. “Ruggles wanted he’s like ‘You have to be wearing a shirt in the game or you it done, so I understand and can’t be here,’ and so a friend of mine with a jacket just gave respect that. But we are me his shirt.” supposed to beat TP—that is Senior Sophia Sherman wore her “BEAT TP” shirt under a our job.” sweatshirt, and senior Halley Edwards changed into one after The goal of defeating entering the game. Both students continued to wear them through the entire night. Bridget Grubb TP in athletic competitions is a unifying characteristic “It wasn’t saying anything bad about TP,” Edwards said. “It of the school and one that students should be free to voice was just rooting for our school. It was just showing support.” through their attire, according to varsity football player Owen While students still desire to show their school spirit by Morrison. wearing “BEAT TP” shirts, Dr. Ruggles made it clear that he “That’s really just our goal, to beat TP, so why wouldn’t intends for the decision to remain. we advertise that?” Morrison said. “If I want to wear a shirt that “I may be getting into some free speech areas, but I’m the isn’t going against school rules then what gives them a right to principal of the school,” Dr. Ruggles said. “I think it’s healthy limit that?” for our school to direct our attention towards our school ASB President Bridget Grubb and Vice President Jenna and I’m hoping that people will join me with my focus on Cady met with Dr. Ruggles our school. I think that [the shirt] after the Beach Bowl game influences negative rivalry across to request that he reconsider campus.” the ban. Goldstein argues that the “ASB is extremely desire to discourage unfriendly frustrated with it,” Grubb competition does not justify said. “That was one shirt that infringing on students’ right to almost every student had, so freedom of expression. it brought us all together.” “The purpose of the First In his meeting with Amendment is not to serve the Grubb and Cady, Dr. Ruggles convenience of the administrators,” said that the decision would said. “It is inconvenient, Adam Goldstein Goldstein stand. it is expensive, it is painful, it is “We expressed our Attorney, Student Press Law Center uncomfortable, and it is the only opinions and he let us know option here because the state law his decision, that we are not allowed to wear them anymore,” says so.” Grubb said. The administration must heed students’ right to free Despite the ban, some students still chose to wear expression, Goldstein states. their “BEAT TP” shirts to the Beach Bowl football game on “There are things more important than having everybody November 8. display sportsmanship at a football game,” Goldstein said. “I was asked [by Dr. Ruggles] to take [the shirt] off and definitely feel like our First Amendment [rights] were being Megan Mineiro and Kassandra Rezler violated,” Grubb said. “I don’t feel like the saying ‘BEAT TP’ with reporting by Anthony Fregoso is harmful or is going to change our behavior in the student

I don’t feel like saying ‘BEAT TP’ is harmful or is going to change our behavior in the student section.

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There are things more important than having everybody display sportsmanship at a football game.

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t n e m d n e m A t s r i The F “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

So what does this mean for me? State law protects your right to say or express what you want as long as it doesn’t “substantially disrupt” the school environment.

Do I have freedom of expression at school? Yes. The Supreme Court ruled in the

Tinker v. Des Moines case

that students do not “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of expression or speech at the schoolhouse gate.”

So can I wear whatever I want? No. Schools can reasonably regulate student clothing through dress codes. However, your freedom of expression does apply if your clothing

clearly communicates a message

that does not incite physical disturbance or break the law. A shirt that merely expresses a controversial or unpopular opinion is protected.

Administration to Step Up Dress Code Enforcement S

hort shorts. Backless shirts. Saggy pants. These popular shorts,” Dr. Ruggles said. “We also target shirts that display trends violate the dress code, but are still prevalent on alcohol and drugs or any sort of racial connotations. It was campus. time to step in and make this call, based on a variety of Principal Kyle Ruggles announced on November 17 that feedback from students, parents and staff members.” the administration will be enforcing stricter punishments on If the administration is looking to improve student dress students who choose to push the boundaries established by the on campus, they cannot enforce some parts of the dress code dress code. He made this announcement over the intercom at and not others, according to Goldstein. the end of fourth period and at a staff meeting then followed “That would be a biased enforcement of an otherwise up with an all-call home. neutral rule,” Goldstein said. “You have these rules and if “Even though we discussed the dress code with students you want this rule to stick it has to be enforced fairly and in September, I would like to remind students about ‘Dressing consistently.” for Success at LCCHS’ with a focus on respect toward all Dr. Ruggles gave no specific reasoning as to why the dress students,” Dr. Ruggles said in his all-call. The assistant code is being enforced, but stated that it is time for both boys principals and I will provide and girls to “dress for success.” guidance and direction for “We just think that it’s time students who are not following that students begin to respect our dress code.” themselves and respect how they Dr. Ruggles continued are portraying themselves toward to explain what constitutes others,” Dr. Ruggles said. a dress code violation. Despite confusion about “All dress needs the dress code, English teacher to be free from Lauren Monahan feels that this is a writing or pictures step in the right direction. associated with “We are preparing you guys drugs or alcohol and to go out into the [workplace],” clothing must be of Monahan said. “I don’t want sufficient length to conceal [students] to be discounted before undergarments and midriffs they even have a chance to open at all times,” Ruggles said in his their mouths. I don’t want you all-call. “For the first violation to be cheapened because of what Principal Kyle Ruggles students will be asked to change you wear.” into alternative clothing, and for Some students agree that the second time parents will be the increased enforcement of the informed and Friday Night School dress code is a necessary course could follow.” of action. In the move towards stricter enforcement, the “What girls are wearing sometimes is like ‘are you administration has taken into account that students view their serious?’ and guys need to pull up their pants,” junior Sydney wardrobes as a means of expressing themselves. However, they Wennerstrom said. “School is supposed to be professional, not will still require students to abide by the standards set by the like a free for all.” dress code. Science teacher Katie Stapko voiced concern over females “I think there has to be some way for students to voice being more frequently affected by the dress code. their personality and their freedom, but at the same time “There are some sort of implicit things that are going to [I must] keep sensitive to students and their needs and how be unfair because of styles that females wear versus styles that they want to portray themselves,” Dr. Ruggles said. “I’m males wear,” Stapko said. not worried about stepping out of lines with freedom of Dr. Ruggles acknowledged that with an all male expression.” administrative, other staff members will have to participate in In the state of California principals are able to enforce the enforcement of the dress code. fairly strict dress codes with “any reasonable rule,” stated Adam “We have to get other people involved, [including] Lori Goldstein, the attorney advocate for the Student Press Law Branson and we will have our [principal] assistants involved, as Center. He explained that students have a limited right to free long as administrators are there,” Dr. Ruggles said. expression under a dress code. The main focus of the dress code is to make sure “What courts have said about it is look, it’s not enough disruptions during class due to clothing are eliminated. that [a student] wants to express it,” Goldstein said. “It has “If students are dressing in a way that is disruptive to to be expressed in a way that students would likely to be learning, that is a big deal,” Dr. Ruggles said. “ There are a lot understand.” of things out there that can be disruptive, and that’s also up to The school dress code policy, found on page 11 of people’s interpretation. It gets very complex and complicated the student handbook, states that “students’ clothing must when you think about all these things.” not present a health or safety hazard or a distraction which Dr. Ruggles stated that the enforcement of the dress code would interfere with the educational process.” It explains that is something that the administration will “continually have to students must wear shoes, cover undergarments and refrain monitor.” from wearing clothes with “crude, profane or sexual designs, Devin Berry images or words.” “The major one would be the bare midriffs and short Staff Writer

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English Teacher Jill Lax Reflects on Mandela’s Legacy

In a reflection to the staff, Lax offered her perspective as a native South African

partheid, and Nelson Mandela’s role in it, can be found in the last pages of the history books. Elected in the first all-race election in South Africa in 1994, four years after being released from a 27-year prison sentence, Mandela was woven into the fabric of equality in South Africa. All citizens, black or white, were impacted by the cruelty of apartheid. The American civil rights movement happened in 1960s, but for South Africa the fight did not end until 1994. English teacher Jill Lax was born and raised in South Africa, moving to the United States as a young adult. When Mandela died, Lax composed a letter to the staff in which she offered her thoughts on what Mandela meant to her. “Our revolution happened so much later,” Lax said. “I grew up a product of the apartheid, went to separate white (liberal) schools, and an integrated (liberal) college where my black friends could not enter the same restaurants as I. Inevitably, I was painfully aware of the inequality. Politics was an inescapable presence in our lives, and sitting on the fence was not an option.” White Africans were involved in the apartheid movement through work with the African National Congress (ANC) which was formed in 1912 to fight racism during the apartheid. “I watched friends of mine being detained for no reason, saw my cousin suffer in solitary confinement without trial, wrote stories for the newspaper about Steve Biko [an anti-apartheid activist], transcribed court documents about atrocious beatings, and cried at the “neck lacings” in Soweto—ramifications of an evil system that bred such brutality in young children, who saw life as cheap and meaningless,” Lax said. Mandela’s release and subsequent election changed South Africa dramatically.

“His release and consequent election to presidency was the rain we needed for our drought-stricken land,” Lax said. “For the first time, everyone could vote. For the first time, we felt joined in a purpose, as Mandela spoke with grace and eloquence about love, brotherhood, and peace. On that day of voting in April, people walked the dusty paths from their townships for days and the line stretched for the length of almost two towns.” In the first multi-racial vote the ANC held 62 percent of the 2,176,481 votes in South Africa. “I had never before, nor have I since, witnessed such jubilation, relief, pride, and hopeful expectation,” Lax said. “For that alone, I thank Nelson Mandela.” Mandela was more than a man who was born, jailed, elected and died. He was a “symbol.” He was the “last great liberator.” He had the ability to look in the face of his former oppressors with no festering resentments. He worked not to push people down, but to raise his own people to an equal level. It was this internal kindness that allowed South Africa to maintain its delicate new balance. During his presidency he started the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to “investigate human rights violations under the apartheid.” He also worked to improve blacks’ living conditions inside of South Africa. He did not run for a second term and his successor Thabo Mbeki assumed the office in 1999. Even outside of the office he contributed to the cause of ”peace, reconciliation and social justice” through the Nelson Mandela Foundation and maintained a strong international presence many years after leaving office.

Jennie Barnes Editor-at-Large

Photo courtesy of Megan Lax

Photos and messages of appreciation decorate a Nelson Mandela statue in London following his death.

Landmark Events in Mandela’s Live and South African Apartheid 1990 The Bantu Homeland Act reserves lands for black South Africans as “independent nations.” Black South Africans lose their citizenship and needed passports to enter white-controlled areas, which was only permitted to happen in order to perform low-level jobs.

President F.W. de Klerk ends the ban on the ANC and calls for “a non-racist South Africa” at the same time as the drafting of a new constitution was called for.

Mandela presides over the establishment of a new constitution after talks with R.W. de Klerk.

1994

Mandela is elected as the first black African president in the first all-race election in South Africa

1996

The Preservation of Separate Amenities Act institutes a "separate but not necessarily equal" policy for public services, segregating park benches, water fountains and postal offices.

The South African Government releases Mandela in response to domestic and international pressure.

1991

The Representation of Voters Act passes, which significantly weakened the political power of non-white Africans; they could only vote for white candidates.

1953

1951

Over 1,000 workers are wounded or killed in a 75,000 person strike to protest the fact that black South African mine workers were being paid 12 times less than white workers and were assigned more dangerous tasks.

Mandela is sentenced to life in prison, along with seven “sabotagers.”

1970

1964

Mandela is expelled from college for leading a student strike.

1940

Mandela attends University College Fort Hare.

1939

1925

Mandela enrolls in school where he receives the name “Nelson” from a teacher.

1946

Apar theid

Mandela

1918

Rolihlahla (meaning “troublemaker”) Mandela is born on July 18. His father was chief of Mvezo village and his grandfather was a king of the nation of Thembu.

The UN sends 2,120 international observers to ensure that the elections are conducted fairly.

Illustration by Jennie Barnes Facts from www.un.org and nelsonmandela.org

“It always seems impossible until it’s-done.”

Nelson Mandela

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Winter Athlete Q&A 1. The famous person I most look up to is... 2. I prepare for the upcoming season by... 3. I think this year our team will...

Rachel Dumiak Girls Basketball

1. Miley Cyrus, because she just comes at everything like a wrecking ball. 2. Playing club basketball and doing Basketball PE all year. 3. [Be] a faster and better team. We have a new coach and I think that will help us a lot.

Carter Jones Boys Soccer

Tommy McCarthy Boys Basketball

Pilar Torres Girls Soccer

1. Steve Nash-he’s been my role model since I was little.

1. Abby Wambach, because she’s incredibly talented and she has redefined soccer.

2. Working out every day with my trainer, and I played AAU over the summer.

2. Going to my club practice and training on my own.

1. Philip Rivers, because he gives back to charity and he is humble yet confident. 2. Training with my club team, keeping a good mindset and putting in extra work.

3. Hopefully make the Open Division and make a run at state.

3. Have a lot of new talent and younger girls coming in, so we will see.

3. Have a really good coach and committed players who want to win and go to CIF.

Maddie Germuska GirlsWater Polo

1. Natalie Coughlin, because she came from the swim team that I’m on. 2. Club practice everyday, and in the mornings I get up at 5:30 to swim laps. 3. Do well, we all know the same plays and what to do.

Maverick Athletes Head for the Ivy League

xcelling in sports can mean much more than simply pride and achievement; it can lead to a world-class education. Many of the best high school athletes are taking their talents to the most prestigious academic conference in the country, the Ivy League. Many athletes feel forced to choose between pursuing their athletic dreams or their academic goals. An Ivy League admission can result in both. “[In choosing a college] I would either be cutting my education to play high level volleyball, or playing club volleyball at a school with excellent academics,” senior volleyball player Kendall Ratter said. “Princeton offered me the opportunity to play Division 1 volleyball while studying at one of

the highest ranked universities in the nation.” Some athletes are eager for the challenges and unique opportunities that an elite university can present. “When I did my visit I knew for sure that [Brown] was the school for me,” senior softball player Annie McGregor said. “I am looking forward to the rigorous environment and the diversity on campus.” An Ivy League school can provide opportunities after college that are truly invaluable for a young graduate. “Getting a degree from an Ivy League school opens up so many doors later in life in terms of jobs and connections,” senior volleyball player Brad Gretsch said. “I ultimately knew after I went on

my visit that Harvard offered the best after-college opportunities and an overall great undergraduate experience.” Ivy League graduates can attest to how valuable such connections can really be. “Not only did I learn countless lessons on the court and in the classroom at Dartmouth, but the alumni network is truly invaluable,” former LCC volleyball player Kelsey Johnson said. “Dartmouth has provided me a solid foundation to enter the ‘real world’ of supporting myself.” The hard-working culture of an Ivy League school can often be inspiring to fellow student-athletes. “Nothing says ‘hard worker’ like an Ivy league athlete,” former LCC softball player Nikki Chu said.

“They work hard on and off the field, and always strive for success. More than anything, I ‘learned how to learn’ at Princeton.” Being an Ivy League studentathlete can often be a very challenging task for incoming students. “Balancing class, study sessions, lift, practice, games, travel and a heavy homework load is no small feat,” Johnson said. “But you quickly learn how to balance all your commitments effectively, making your life a bit easier by the time you are an upperclassmen.” The skills and experiences gained from an Ivy League education can prepare students for their lives after schooling. “Ivy League schools provide athletes with an absolutely

invaluable skill set to rely on once they are done playing their sport,” Johnson said. “Very few of us will play our sport after college in a professional setting, and it is so important to have a quality education and skills that will serve you well after college.” Aspiring Ivy League studentathletes bring more to the table than their extreme talent; they carry with them immense knowledge and a hard-working and competitive personality that has given them the opportunity to go to some of the best colleges in the world.

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13 Sports Surfing Hierarchy Creates Waves of Controversy

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often feel entitled to the better waves there. “I see that hierarchy every time we have surf team practice,” assistant surf coach Craig Griesemer said. “We surf at Pipes and that spot has locals. Our surfers should be respectful of those locals and should not drop in on them.” Gender also plays major factor in determining a surfer’s place in the hierarchy. Women may often feel discriminated against by men in a predominantly male sport. “A lot of [men] put us lower than them or think they are above girl surfers,” junior Sydney Wennerstrom said. “Society as a whole kind of thinks that girl surfers are below men and it’s kind of a men’s sport.” Others echo the sentiment that guys place themselves about girls out on the water. “Boys definitely put themselves over girls,” senior Hannah Dustin said. “[They] don’t respect you as much and don’t think you should be out there.” Another possible determinant in the surfing hierarchy is age and surfing

experience. “People who have been doing it for longer would put themselves at the top,” Dustin said. While some may be frustrated by a surfing hierarchy, others have learned to accept it. “You’ll get more waves some places than others just depending what type of person you are, like your gender, your age, whatever,” Wennerstrom said. “You just have to earn your spot in the lineup.” Despite it seeming inevitable that separation in the surfing community may occur, patience and respect may be the most important factors in earning waves. “Just because you aren’t higher up on this hierarchy that exists doesn’t mean you don’t deserve to get any waves or anything,” Giuliano said. “You have to be patient and respect the people who have ability and surf there regularly. If you give people respect you will get it in return.”

I see that hierarchy every time we have surf team practice.

Craig Griesemer

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Junior Chris Murphy rides a wave during surf PE on December 7.

ith a majority of the student body in close proximity to the beach, it is no surprise that many students are involved in surfing in some way, either through the ROP Ocean Surf Life Saving class or the LCC Surf Team. A wide variety of people comprise the surfing community, which can lead to separation and discrimination out in the water. With many different factors at play, some believe that there lies an order among surfers

that determines who is entitled to surf in specific spots. “In any kind of subculture like surfing there’s a hierarchy that exists,” Surf PE teacher Paul Giuliano said. “It has to do with not only ability, but the time that you’ve been involved with the sport or the time you’ve put in at a certain spot.” Localism plays a large role in where surfers can be. Surfers living in a certain area

Anna Gardiner-Feldman Staff Writer

A New Generation of Athletes Relies More on Supplements

he ideas of synthetic proteins and protein powders were non-existent when Ty Cobb suited up for the Detroit Tigers in 1913, and athletes relied heavily on training and hydration to improve their game. A hundred years later, athletes are working out and growing at an unprecedented rate, in part due to the scientific advances in medicine. Players now have a wide variety of resources and equipment available to them like never before. “I feel like 100 years ago [training] would be all natural, and [players] did

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It’s the responsibility that student-athletes have to make sure that they’re maintaining a real diet.

Sean Sovacool

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what they did and they got bigger or stronger,” senior football player Bryton Dempster said. “Whatever they did was out of hard work, and now you can pick all these [supplements] and it will get you bigger or stronger.” Some athletes hope to use these scientific advancements to improve their training and their overall growth. “I’ve taken everything out there that’s legal,” senior football player Jake Mann said. “Companies these days have gotten protein powder healthy. I don’t see any negative side effects.” Building muscle has become a main concern over the past few years and as the competition has become stiffer, the pressure to bulk up has become greater than ever. “It doesn’t happen overnight, it takes a lot of time and it takes a lot pressure,” head football coach Sean Sovacool said. “Kids do feel some pressure to get stronger. They want to be competitive and that competitive spirit gets kids to push themselves.” However, some people feel that using supplements may create a placebo effect instead of actually yielding positive results. “Some people want to get huge and they think it will help them athletically,” Dempster said. “It’s a psychological thing where you think it makes you stronger, but in reality it doesn’t.” Sometimes the improper use of these supplements can actually be detrimental for

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The Artists Behind the Sound

AVICII Tim berling house music 24 years old

n 2008, Tim Bergling, commonly known as AVICII, was signed to At Night Management. Bergling was born in Stockholm, Sweden and in addition to making music, also modeled. In 2010, he made a collaboration track with David Guetta, “Sunshine,” that was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. In 2011, AVICII wrote the song “Levels,” that was a hit in the electronic music world. AVICII was the first DJ to headline world famous Radio City Music Hall in New York City on September

26, 2012. That same week, AVICII played two shows that both sold out, with the second show selling out in less than one minute. In 2013, he launched the AVICII X You project to create the world’s first “crowdsourced song.” He allowed fans to send in bass lines, effects, melodies, rhythms, and vocals to him over the internet. He was the executive producer and finished the song on February 26, 2013. With the money received, he donated one million dollars to Feeding America and brought over two million meals to Africa.

two door cinema club

Alex trimble, kevin baird, sam halliday indie/alt-rock all 24 years old

wo Door Cinema Club is an Indie rock band from Northern Ireland. The band consists of three members: Alex Trimble the lead singer, Kevin Baird the bass player and Sam Halliday the lead guitarist. They formed their band in 2007 after Trimble and Halliday met at Bangor Grammar School, and shortly after, they met Baird flirting with girls at their school. They were only 16 years old when the band first performed together under the band name Life Without Rory. Their first performance was at the ATL Rock School and they came in last place.

They had recorded three demos before breaking up. The three bandmates decided to make a new band and they named it by Halliday’s mispronunciation of the local cinema, the Tudor Cinema. They received their first award at Vicar Street, the performing arts centre where “Tourist History” won the 2010 Choice Music Prize for album of the year. With some of the prize money that they had received, they donated to a charity called Abaana, a Northern Irelandbased charity from their hometown.

DECEMBER 2013 Get to know how these popular musicians rose to fame and what they’ve done since

lorde Ella Maria Lani Yellich-O’Connor pop/alternative 17 years old

lla Maria Lani YellichO’Connor, commonly known as Lorde, is a singersongwriter from Auckland, New Zealand. At the age of 14, she signed with Universal, the largest American music corporation. In 2009, her musician friend Louis McDonald’s father Universal A&R scout, Scott Maclachlan made two audios, one of Louis and Lorde singing a duet and one of Lorde singing solo. Later, Maclachlan signed her to Universal and she began to work with their songwriters. In August 2013, with

“Royals,” Lorde became the first female in 17 years to top the U.S. Billboard Alternative Songs Chart, since Tracy Bonham with her 1996-hit, “Mother Mother.” When “Royals” was released in the U.S., 85,000 copies were sold in a single week. The song also peaked number one in the U.S. on the Billboard Hot 100, Alternative chart, and Rock charts. With “Royals,” Lorde became the first solo artist from New Zealand to top the U.S. Billboard chart, and the youngest artist to hold the U.S. number one in more than 25 years.

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A Story of Love, Loss and Family New theatre teacher, Renee Fegan, directs fall play

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Seniors Dillon Hoban and Dani Tomassetti portray their roles Barnett Lloyd and Babe Botrelle , respectively, in “Crimes of the Heart” on November 22.

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rimes of the Heart,” the most recent play at LCC, is about three sisters with very dysfunctional lives: Lenny, Meg and Babe.

The three sisters reunite while Lenny is taking care of her grandfather and turning into an old maid. Meanwhile, Meg is trying to make it in Hollywood as a singer/actress while having “a wild life filled with many men,” and Babe shoots her abusive husband. Reuniting the family brings lots of happiness, as well as high levels of tension. The three sisters are forced to face past relationships and relatives, while having to deal with the incidents in their lives. The first LCC production of the year featured an exciting storyline and great acting.

The actors portrayed the characters and displayed how the characters interact with each other, dealing with their dramatic lives. The play was directed by Renee Fegan, the new theatre director this year, who is also teaching English for freshmen and juniors. Fegan previously taught theatre before moving to Ireland with her family for a period of three years. “I quit teaching because I started having my children and I decided to stay at home with them,” Fegan said. “In that meantime, my husband and I moved to Ireland because that’s where he’s from.” Fegan eventually returned to the U.S., and decided to apply for a job as a high school theatre teacher.

“We were there about three years, came back to the States, and I decided to go back to work,” Fegan said. “I saw this position, so I very joyously and excitedly applied for it and got accepted for it.” Along with directing and planning the three annual plays/musicals at LCC, Fegan is also in charge of the theatre clubs such as Thespian Club, ComedySportz and Tech Ninjas. “There are many ways to be involved in theatre, there’s a few clubs. There’s Tech Ninjas, we also have ComedySportz,” Fegan said. “Our plays are open auditions, so they’re open to all LCC students.” Danielle Lee

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The Hungry Maverick On winter mornings coffee may be an important necessity to go about one’s morning. So when hunger strikes, what can go wrong with a tasty piece of coffee cake on the side? MavLife put local varieties to the test and relied on their own taste buds for the answer of who will “take the cake.”

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ocated cozily on the 101, Pannikin not only radiates a warm, inviting feeling but also provides appetizing breakfast essentials. “That was the best thing I’ve ever eaten in my life,” junior Hannah Flowers said. “It was moist and spongy, and I liked that.” The coffee cake was often characterized as “a cinnamon explosion” and “smelled like cinnamon heaven,” sophomore Reilly Tiglio said. The coffee cake crushed its competitors with “crumbly goodness” and a “texture that really adds to the flavor,” freshman Daniel Stuart said. With 21 votes, Pannikin claimed the top spot.

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nce again, Panera is back and fills up its dignified second spot in the competition. (Looks like we may have some Panera enthusiasts!) “The first bite tasted like a lemon cake,” said freshman Michael Casinelli and it reminded junior Sophia Ilas of “[my] mom’s zucchini bread.” Many students agreed that the cake tasted “burnt,” as well as “bland.” Panera passed, but only by a sliver. Four votes does not speak volumes; however, it also does not declare the cake a complete waste. Four for you, Panera, you go Panera!

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hough Starbucks is popular worldwide for their coffee, will its coffee cake prevail when put to the test? The results show that perhaps Starbucks should stick to making its famous coffee. For those who thoroughly enjoyed the cake, it was described as “sweet” and “crumbly.” Junior Keith Demolder commented on its “range of flavors” and its similar taste to carrot cake. “[The] cinnamon is swirled throughout and adds dimension to the cake,” sophomore Aneleise Frandsen said. “[It was] completely average if not odd tasting,” sophomore Cooper Gee said. Starbucks may win over some with its cake but others will stick to the coffee.

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Teacher vs. Student Jessica Woods

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Tiffany Sejut vs. JackWhittington 8

Daniel Stewart Staff Writer

What fruit has the seeds on the outside? Whittington: Strawberries Sejut: Strawberries

What is the fear of ugly people called?

Seems as if someone has their fruit facts down! Both contestants score a point in this round. A strawberry has seeds that reside on the outside. Sejut almost ties butWhittington continues to take the lead. W: 2 S: 1

Whittington: Duff Sejut: Fugly-phobia To Sejut’s andWhittington’s dismay, the answer is actually unatractiphobia. Great, humorous effort but to no avail. No points are earned in this round. W: 0 S: 0

In 1956 what was the first playdoh color? Whittington: Pink Sejut: Gray So close but so far! Sejut almost broke the tie with this question but was just a shade off. Again, no points are given out this time. W: 0 S: 0

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What percent of a Twinkie is

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What does the ZIP in ZIP code stand for?

What band had an album stand on top for 14 years?

In what year were the Oscars held twice?

Whittington: Michael Jackson Sejut: The Beatles

Whittington: 1982 Sejut: 1986

Clearly, the two opponents have different tastes in music. Unfortunately the answer is neither the “King of Pop” nor the biggest British band to strike America. Pink Floyd takes the position of top album for “Dark Side of the Moon.”The scores remains tied and empty-handed at that. W: 0 S: 0

Sejut andWhittington do not earn any points in this round again. Are these two stuck in the 80s? The answer is 1930, five decades beforehand. W: 0 S: 0

Whittington: 10% Sejut: 60%

How long is the juggling record for 3 balls?

Off to a slow start, Sejut almost grabs a point again but is incorrect by just 10%.Twinkies are really 70% air, but nice effort.Whittington’s optimism is appreciated but incorrect.The score lingers at zero. W: 0 S: 0

Whittington: 24 hours Sejut: 30 hours Both guesses exceeded the answer; the correct response is 12 hours and five minutes. Looks like the teacher and student dropped the ball on this question. W: 0 S: 0

Oopsy Daisy!

In what season do most burglaries take place? Whittington: Winter Sejut: Summer AndWhittington gets on the board! Most burglaries take place in the winter, but summer was a viable answer seeing as folks often leave for a vacation. Perhaps the cold weather brings out the cold behavior in people.The score is now raised up onWhittington’s part. W: 1 S: 0

Whittington: Zen International Postal Sejut: Zone International Postal We’re back to our losing streak. Sejut andWhittington do not earn a point for this round, as the answer is Zone Improvement Plan. W: 2 S: 1

True or False: There are nearly 2,000 names listed on the credits of the matrix reloaded. Whittington: True Sejut: True That’s it, folks! The two competitors earn a point, for the answer was indeed “true.”The game ends withWhittington as the victor, standing with three points and Sejut with two. Great job! Final Score! W: 3 S: 2

Enjoy the second-hand embarrassment of students’ mishaps, without experiencing the mortifying memories in person

“I was really, really excited to watch “Monster’s University,” and went to get it at Redbox at the grocery store.There was one lady standing in front of me and I was waiting behind her, so excited, and suddenly she clicks on “Monster’s University” and takes it. I waited anxiously and when it was my turn, it was sold out! I stood there and literally started to cry. I turned around and guess who was standing behind me-my crush!”

“I was taking this yoga class and I saw a girl there who was so pretty. I wanted to take a picture of her and tell my friend that he had to come with me to the yoga class next time. I turned my phone towards her, and the flash went off! Everyone stared at me and I just got up and walked out of the class.”

“I was at this party and I found a white cupcake, with bright blue frosting.Then I go outside again and I was smiling. Someone was like ‘Oh my God! Your teeth are bright blue!’Then I was walking out and one of the boys approached me and said ‘Can I give you my number?’ Completely flattered and caught off guard with my blue teeth, I smiled and said, ‘Sure!’ And I still had blue teeth!”

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“I was in Urban Outfitters and I guess I looked like I worked there, because a lady asked me to help her pick out outfits.Then, she asked me if I could che ck in the back for a shirt and I felt so awkwa rd. So I walked towards the back of the stor e and hid there! I saw her coming towards me and she asked me why I was hiding and I had to admit to her that I didn’t work there. So awkward!”