The Mustang April 2011 by The Mustang Newspaper

THE MUSTANG

issue 5, volume 15

April 1, 2011

Nov. 5, 2010

THE MUSTANG

in this issue.....

Editor-in-Chief News Editor Alexa Shapiro

Assistant News Editor Anna Williams

Opinion Editors Kerry Roberson Kaylin Greene

Ladies, have you ever wondered what is really going on in the heads of the male species? Haven’t yet decoded the male mind? Then check out these questions on page eight.

16 bands, 59 musicians, 10 days, one winner. From metal to indie, Battle of the Bands 2010 is in full swing. The finals will take place on Nov. 18. See full story on page 15.

They say that you don’t know someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. Make that stilettoes and you have yourself a fashionista. See full story on page 18.

Features Editor

Oh baby! SDA teachers have the cutest kids. See full story on the backpage where students are put to the test to match teachers to their babies.

Cara Reichard

Arts Editor Thea Brown

Sports Editor Pauline Disch

Assistant Sports Editor Anna Sheridan

Contextual Confusion

Steeze Editor

Say what? To the outside observer, casual conversations can seem strange when heard out of context. The Mustang staff gathered these bits and pieces of conversations in the past few weeks: “I swear to God, my computer is possessed by demons!” -Emi Karydes, junior

“Guys should not wear rings.” -Logan Phillipe, sophmore

“If you ever had to sext anyone in that movie it would definitely be Aladdin,” -Emily Floyd, junior

“He’s a tough hombre, that’s how they say it in Texas.” -Stephen Fisher, teacher

“I didn’t eat lunch today. I have my sandwich here to prove it!” -Alex Rosengarten, senior

“Go get a bear and see how many rats it takes to kill it.” -Kerry Koda, teacher

“Be nice to Fisher… Read Dr. Suess’ the Lorax to explain everything you need to know about Economics… participate in life!” -Oly Norris, teacher

“That cheekbone’s to die for.” -Sam Housekeeper, senior

on the cover “I’ve been doodling for as long as I can remember,” said senior Dylan Hindenlang about when he started doing art. Hindenlang’s 3-D collage is this month’s cover for the Mustang. The piece was a response to the “Industrial Self-Portrait” prompt for AP Studio Art. “I thought ‘I drink a lot of soda and like to recycle!’ So I used recycled paper and cans,” Hindenlang said.

Tatiana Skomski

CAF Editors

Ari Brin Eleanore Hendrickson

Copy Editor Amy Dushkin

Photo Editor Jocelyn Lee

Ads Manager Katy Swanson

Staff Writers

Natalya Ballard Katherine Berriochoa Katherine Bueche Samantha Bueche Elisa Figueroa Rachel Huddleston Erica Lee Cherise Lopes Baker Emily Maxwell Erika Lynn Mazza Ashlynne McLean Charlotte Ohrbom Cassia Pollock Jack Rushall Kai Schlesinger Opal Theodossi Angela Zhang

“ His name was Max…and I flushed him down the toilet…” - Brenda Salinas, junior

Advisor

Tim Roberts

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tickets sold to the homecoming dance.

participants in Battle of the Bands who are not SDA students.

rolls of toilet paper given to school clubs involving the each team in the mummies theme of food. vs. zombies challenge.

cans collected by Justin Conn’s homeroom for the North County Food Drive.

dollars spent on costumes for the drama production, “13 Past Midnight.”

points that the teachers beat the students by in the homecoming flag football game.

pumpkins carved during lunch on Oct. 29 for Halloween.

Notice

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Nov. 5, 2010

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‘Snowboard all day, party all night’

Students say snowboarding trip in December to Utah has reputation as a place to party. Story by Alexa Shapiro.

ummer Winter Actions Tours, a Costa Mesa business better known as SWAT, runs four-day snowboarding trips for up to 3,000 high school students, including SDA’s, each December. “Our reputation with our travelers’ families is held among the highest esteem,” said Matt Gostanian, SWAT vice president. Some past student participants, though, said the trips have a reputation as opportunities to party. “SWAT definitely has a reputation for being a place where kids can get hammered and smoke weed,” said a male student who went on the December trip last year to Utah. A SDA senior female said, “SWAT definitely has a reputation for being a party trip.” In online blog sites and Facebook pages about SWAT, some people’s comments talk of excitement for the trip, while others talk about how much partying there will be. On a Facebook page created for participants of the 2009 SWAT trip, one person wrote in the page’s description box, “get ready to party these three nights!!!” A website that shows promotional videos of the 2009 trip had a number of posted comments. “Literally the best trip ever! Snowboard all day, party all night,” reads one comment. Another said, “getting so f**ked up.” “I’m going… as long as I can convince my parents it isn’t all just one big party trip,” stated a third. “Far too often, information, comments, blog posts, thoughts, or opinions are published that are proven to be inaccurate or in some cases, patently untrue,” Gostanian said of the internet comments. “The paraphrased quotes [from the Facebook pages and online blog sites] showed only the authors’ opinions of the way our trip occurs or how our com-

photo from www.swatup.com

The SWAT webpage features upcoming information regarding the SWAT El Nino trip and pictures of students from past trips.

pany operates,” Gostanian said. “Unfortunately, as the Internet provides the opportunity for its users to publish information from the author’s perspective, there is no accountability in place to fact-check or verify the information’s accuracy.” SDA on the trip At the Academy, SWAT has between four and six reps that sign up SDA students for the trips, said Gostanian. The trips are advertised as $479 if a student signs up by a certain time. On average, 40-50 SDA students attend the trip each year, with 500-600 students attending from the greater San Diego region, said Gostanian. Four students, who wanted to be anonymous, said drinking was widespread on the trips. A female college freshman who went on the trip her senior year of high school said, “SWAT was all about the party and some boarding on the side.” “The drinking is widespread and pretty frequent; it’s expected with teenage kids away from their parents,” said the senior

male. Still, students said it was a great trip. “[The trip is] fun because you are with everyone and get to meet a bunch of random different people,” said the rep. “It’s like a dorm, you step outside your room and see other students,” said an SDA rep. SWAT Responds SWAT takes vigorous steps to keep kids from drinking, Gostanian said in a two-page statement to The Mustang. “We have several measures in place to preempt the use of and identify those who are under the use of drugs and/or alcohol,” said Gostanian. Among these measures is a “zero-tolerance policy,” which sends students home at their own expense if they are caught with drugs or alcohol while on the trip, said Gostanian. “Last year on the SWAT El Nino [trip], six students were

sent home within the first three hours of our trip for failing to follow the rules outlined within the behavior code,” said Gostanian. An entire tour bus was sent home when the vast majority of students were found to be in possession of drugs or alcohol, said Gostanian. This was an example of SWAT’s “seriousness of removing students from our

the trip. “Of course everybody drank during the trip; you had to be lope about it though,” said an SDA graduate. “Everybody drank on the trip and if you were caught drinking the counselors would take it from you,” said the male senior. “Some kids drank, including me, but the counselors weren’t chill with it. If they caught you, you’d be put in the 24-hour room until you were sober and call your parents,” said the SDA female senior. “It’s like a school dance,” the SDA rep said. Somehow students find a way to sneak alcohol in, she said. “If the manager finds your alcohol, they pour it out and send you to a [24-hour-room], or send you home,” said the rep. Each night, counselors would do room checks. “During room checks, our staff speaks with each student individually and gauges their body language and speech to identify whether signs

“The drinking is widespread and pretty frequent; it’s expected with teenage kids away from their parents.” - senior male program whose actions are in direct contradiction with our policies,” Gostanian said. “Unfortunately, each year there are students who attempt to sidestep the ‘zero-tolerance policy’ and find ways to use drugs and/or alcohol while on our trip,” said Gostanian. Drinking Students said that, despite SWAT’s policy, kids did drink on

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guessing No more penalties for not being 100 percent sure.

pauline disch About 400 students came down at lunch or with classes to participate in the Oct 26 mock election. 57.8 percent of SDA voted for governor Jerry Brown, compared to California’s 53.6 percent for Brown. Proposition 19, a marijuana initiative, was passed by SDA voters at 57.5 percent and turned down by California state voters at 53.9 percent. Proposition 23, which proposed suspending the Global Warming Solution Act, was turned down by both SDA and California voters with 62 percent in school and 61.1 percent in California. California voters elected Barbara Groth, 23.49 percent, John Salazer, 20.23 percent, and Amy Herman, 15.98 percent for the San Dieguito Union High School District. For more results, visit The Mustang online at www.sdamustang.com. alexa shapiro

Magic

Foundation offices raises $65,000. The Foundation’s annual fundraiser, Mustang Magic, raised $65,000 for programs for students such as the writing lab and classroom supplies. The Oct 30 event took place at the Del Mar fairgrounds and included dinner and entertainment. ASB president Luis Cervantes, senior, spoke to parents about the school’s needs. “The planning committee was very pleased; we could not throw these events without them,” said Nancy Meisenhelder of the foundation. Auctioned items included two VIP seats for the “Dancing with the Stars,” a classic guitar signed by The Eagles, and a Sony VAIO Laptop. “[About] 250 people attended,” said Sheila Durkin of the foundation. ashlynne mclean

Standardization

A bill passed in September standardizing transfer agreements from community colleges to California State Universities. In September, Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a new law aimed at making transferring from community colleges to CSU campuses more efficient. “The bill was passed unanimously through the California State Senate and was officially signed by Governor Schwarzenegger on September 29,” said Liz Chapin, Public Affairs Officer for the California State University Chancellor’s Office. The bill, authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), aims to make the transfer process more efficient. The bill consists of the Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act, which guarantees any California community college student who completes 60 credits, or an associate’s degree, with a GPA of 2.0 or higher in their field of study admittance to a California State University campus in junior standing. The bill was created due to the confusion and frustration in the process of transferring from a California community college to a CSU campus, said Chapin. Counselor Ann Nebolon said, “Sometimes kids think it is given that they will automatically transfer to that one school they want.” Students in the past have set their sights on one school, therefore not completing credits necessary to enter other schools. The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act works to make the process more basic and easier. Due to the bill, transfer enrollment at CSU campuses is expected to increase. “The bill will save California, the CSU, Community Colleges and students millions of dollars, which can be used to increase student enrollment and expand impacted programs,” said Chapin. amy dushkin

Beginning this spring, AP testing will no longer have a guessing penalty for wrong answers, allowing students to guess freely on more difficult multiplechoice questions, much like the ACT exam. In the past, the test deducted a quarter of a point for every wrong answer in order to eliminate random guesses. However, according to College Board, the exam company for AP and SAT tests, they are trying to create more skill specific tests by changing their testing emphasis to more detailed questions, rather than just the multiplechoice style. Overall, opinions on whether the removal of the guessing penalty will be positive or negative are mixed. “By getting rid of the guessing penalty, the AP tests will be easier to guess on, but it could also raise the grading curve,” said junior Austin Stubbs. “The guessing penalty rewards the people who actually study hard and try to do well on the tests,” said junior Mitchell Fierro. Social science teacher Bob Teisherfeels indifferent to the new College Board policy, stating that it will not change the way he presents information in his class. “The guessing penalty could possibly change the AP test scores, but there is no information right now that proves this,” he said. katy swanson

Nov. 5, 2010

NAVIANCE

Students have mixed feelings about Naviance, especially of scattergrams. Seniors have varied reactions to Naviance’s scattergram set-up that allows users to view other students’ anonymous test scores. “It might be a little too personal for people. It can be a little intrusive, but from the perspective of someone who wouldn’t know any of the people who were on the scattergram, it would help me to see who did and didn’t get in and where I stood,” said senior Alexa Wasserman. The new Naviance program is designed to simplify the college application process by bringing together forms in one location, including letters of recommendation and the common application. Naviance also offers a plethora of information about colleges, including the range of GPA’s and SAT scores of those who applied for individual colleges, were accepted, were denied, or wait-listed, in the form of scattergrams. Scattergrams are a visual representation which charts the different applicants on the basis of their scores, compared to the school’s admission. Scattergrams has brought complaints from some students and praise from others. Although names are not given, individual scores are shown, and some schools, such as Whittier College and Syracuse University, have fewer than five applicants. Senior Spencer Creighton said, “Privacy is something I consider. Naviance should have its privacy relate to that of Aeries.” But, some students like senior, Paul Gabriola said, “I do not think that privacy is an issue. I think that it takes more work to figure out whose score is whose. And most of us don’t care who the specific person is that got in.” Senior Emily Teague said, “I’d rather have it [scattergram] because it puts me in a good perspective of who I am going to be around through GPA or test scores. If they have a high test score and low GPA, they aren’t as motivated but still intelligent. Overall, I like the scattergram.” Although it is Naviance’s first year at San Dieguito Academy, it has been around for three to four years at other high schools in the San Dieguito Union High School District, such as Torrey Pines and Canyon Crest. The red square that is conjured up in the Naviance scattergrams is sometimes an inaccurate signal of the minimum scores to get into a certain college. The information that is self-reported by seniors doesn’t account for changes made over summer or during the fall regarding where students attend college. Some students said that the scattergrams are discouraging and strongly influence their decisions on where to apply. Senior Haley Jo Lewis said, “It is quite discouraging. I am no longer applying to some of my high reach schools.” However, counselor Vicki DeJesus said, “It’s very important to take into account all of the information. It’s always nice to have informed decisions, and see what the data is. It helps students bettter prepare, and we always encourage students to apply if they really want to go there. There are so many other things they look at other than scores and a GPA.” anna williams

Nov. 5, 2010

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Come, Unity

With Mustang Discussions over and CommUnity Day long gone, the Academy is without an all-school bonding event this year. The Mustang staff thinks that student bonding is essential in encouraging community at school. A solution is needed.

his year marks a turning point in SDA’s cultural history. For the first time in 11 years, the Academy has not planned any school-wide activities with an objective of bringing students closer together as a community. Last year there were four sets of Mustang Discussion days during extended homeroom throughout the year. Students selected topics that they were interested in talking about, such as movies, music and food, or more serious topics like teen anxiety, drugs, and global warming. They were then broken up into themed groups. While some students found their discussion topics interesting or found other students to bond with over their shared interest in the theme, the program was rendered unsuccessful in instilling the sense of “community” at SDA. Ten years previous to Mustang Discussions was CommUnity Day, an event in which a specific theme of community awareness was chosen each year. The entire student body was broken up into groups that were a mixture of students of all grades. Teachers would monitor them and student facilitators would lead. Class periods during the school day were shortened, and sessions of CommUnity Day groups were be interspersed

between classes. CommUnity Day’s agenda featured an assembly with a motivational speaker, group teambuilding activities and exercises, and finally an all-school activity. But, the entire event was discontinued due to a general lack of student interest and involvement. The Mustang staff thinks that school bonding activities are important to preserve the identity of the Academy, and, with a vote of 25 in favor and 5 against, they agreed that these activities should continue to be run. The Mustang believes that they should be revamped to better capture the interest of students. School-wide activities are important in broadening students’ perspectives and also exposing students to the ideas and opinions of others. They encourage diversity and self-expression. While some of the staff believes that Academy life can stand on its own without the aid of any community building programs, many expressed that they have seen a more negative atmosphere at SDA and lack of friendliness among students. As a result, there are clubs that have been created with a goal in mind of restoring Mustang spirit. The Students Developing Acceptance (SDA) club plans on introducing “Homeroom Olympics,” an activity where home-

jocelyn lee Kerry Koda’s and George Stimson’s homeroom wars successfully foster friendly competition while simultaneously bringing students together. New school-wide activities like homeroom Olympics or other student events could perhaps follow a similar model.

rooms would compete against one another in intellectually and athletically challenging events. A student-run group led by seniors seeks to introduce acceptance of individuality among the underclassmen by dressing up oddly to express that it’s always okay to be different. The Mustang Staff suggested other community bonding ideas, including longer Senior Javas to provide more time for seniors to mingle, a program that sets

up people who don’t know each other on lunch dates to talk, the always-popular activities that involve free food. Also suggested was the incorporation of more relevant discussion topics for better Mustang Discussions, or bringing the Challenge Day program to SDA, like many other schools in our district. Schoolwide art projects or campus beautification projects are other possibilities, because people who do not know each other are

S.A.T: Stupid, abusive Test

Katherine Bueche thinks the test that defines prospective college students may not define those who take it.

he SAT is the mother of all tests, causing fear and abnormally clammy palms for the approximately 1.5 million students that take it each year. This is the one test that many hold as the main reason they’d get accepted or rejected to the school of their choice. With pressure like that, who wouldn’t be nervous? The fact that SDA’s testing spots fill up quickly doesn’t help. I had to leave the house at seven just to make it to Palomar College on time. The drive felt like an eternity as some cheesy uplifting song played on the radio, which made

me feel more anxious and irritated than uplifted. The anxiety built further as the proctors lagged setting up rooms for people “A through Chesterfield.” Inside my testing room, there were a multitude of students who had come down with the latest cold. In between the constant sniffles and hacking coughs, the proctor in a tootight salmon colored tee shirt and muffin top-inducing jeans whined about having to “babysit” us on her day off. It seems so cruel that this is what one must do to get into college. However, once the test

started, I realized something: it’s just a test. It sucks, it’s difficult, it requires a lot of preparation, and it’s undeniably important. But it’s just a damn test. It may have in part been the full blast air conditioner, but a sudden calmness came over me. Once I realized that everything would be okay in the end and that I could actually tackle this test, time seemed to fly by. The uninspired critical reading questions became comprehendible, the heavily worded math questions became clearer and the grammar section seemed like no task whatsoever. Basically, what I’m trying to get at is that the SAT isn’t the

only thing that colleges will look at. It’s an important factor, but the admissions officers simply can’t overlook those long hours of community service, work experience, great grades, or the ability to write a moving essay. We seniors in general have gargantuan loads of pressure weighing us down and it’s time to take some of the load off. Everyone must realize that this is a year in our lives where personal choices are crucial, and that staying sane, being happy, and eliminating some of the stress aren’t choices that should be ignored in a sea of applications and standardized tests.

more likely to bond while working towards a specific goal. All of these ideas would hopefully inspire students to pursue their own individuality and creativity, as well as instill more open-mindedness and harmony at the Academy. The Mustang staff thinks that reinstalling a school-wide community building activity is extremely important to uphold the essence of SDA, the quirkiness that we have all grown to love.

What’s Up With...? “... high-waisted skirts?” - Jill Pickretta, freshman.

“...kids weaing beanies in such hot weather?” - Logan McGinley, junior.

“...people being mean to each other for no reason?” - Cassidy Mayeda, freshman.

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Nov. 5, 2010

Scattergrams stress

Pauline Disch dislikes scattergrams because they cause seniors to compare themselves to past applicants and be discouraged. east coast. She got accepted there along with two other Mustangs and all three of their GPAs and test scores are shown on scattergrams. I happen to know how my friend finished her senior year so it wasn’t hard for me to figure out who was who. This also applies to people who score high on the SAT, a perfect score let’s say, and their green box of acceptance is shown at the 2400 mark. News of someone with a perfect test score travels through the school, so it’s easy to spot that student on the scattergrams graph to the schools they applied to. Personally I do not want my information displayed on scattergrams. I think it is an invasion of my privacy. If I have a really low GPA and a high test score and get into some private school that only three or four other people apply to, chances are my information will be online. I don’t want that. Someone tells someone else who I am and soon others wanting to apply there can assume they have a good chance or not based on them being above/below my numbers. Hurtful things are said when students are looking at acceptances and rejections like “how did that person get in? They only

Accepted Avg. (4.5) 5.0

Grade Point Average

n the college application process it’s a good idea to compare yourself to schools’ students to see how you rank with their acceptance statistics. Sometimes it’s a confidence booster because you’re perfectly in their range, but other times it’s depressing because you are not even close and don’t even want to bother applying. For those of you that don’t know, the new college planning website, Naviance, has a feature where you can look at former SDA students’ statistics and see who got accepted where. If only one student was accepted to a certain school the website blocks this scattergrams chart for privacy, but not all the acceptances are blocked. Some schools’ acceptances of SDA students are not blocked and these students are possibly having their personal information looked at, not only by our seniors, but by seniors at other schools. (High schools can see each other’s scattergrams.) It’s wrong for people to have the ability to see your personal information because you’re being compared to and students can see where you were denied. I looked up a school that a friend of mine went to on the

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This is how the scattergrams graphs translate into most students’ minds and discourage determination. Art by Pauline Disch.

have a 1650! They must have had a sob story or play a sport.” I don’t want these kinds of things being said about me or anyone else. Scattergrams is a poor way

for students to judge a college. Even if a student doesn’t meet the test score or GPA expectations they should still apply. It is rare for someone to drop their application to a school due to

a lack of confidence, but it isn’t uncommon for students to have an incredibly negative attitude towards the college they’re applying to. There is more to an application than numbers.

Sleepless in San Dieguito The words sleep and sucker both start with “s.” Coincidence? Angela Zhang thinks not.

W angela zhang When the clock strikes 3 a.m. and your eyes start to feel numb, caffeine is naturally the most effective remedy. Trust me, I’m a doctor.

hen I was little, sleep was the ultimate chore. Why sleep when there was a Maplestory magician to level, or another Nancy Drew mystery to solve? Sleep? Ridiculous. I still hold true to this tenet, though with some minor modifications. It’s not that I don’t love sleeping, but simply that I have no time to do so. A few years ago I realized that, as cliché and ridiculous as I had once thought it was, there simply are not enough hours in the day. Soon enough, “Traditions and Encounters” became my late-night friend, and when I slept rainbow colored polyatomic formulas barraged me in

a dark room from left to right. People say that sleep deprivation can lead to serious health consequences. My mom tells me that studying instead of sleeping is “inefficient” and tells me to “work smarter, not harder.” I don’t believe her. Some people need sleep, but not me, no. Sleep deprivation doesn’t affect me at all. In fact, I’m writing this and it’s 2 a.m, the night time one, and I’m fine, that’s why I don’t believe her, my mom, she’s lying to me. Honestly though, people die from hepatitis and cancer, not sleep apnea, which I have experienced first-hand. I stopped breathing as I was falling asleep and then I told my friends the next morning because it was

cool. Less sleep makes for a cooler you. Sleep is for the weak, not for strong people. Who needs eye-closing when the world has some alternative energy, like coffee? All you need is willpower. The power to not sleep that is. Except there is a problem and that’s Starbucks. Starbucks can make you pay $4.75 for a white chocolate mocha which can’t even be good for you, its just a lot of sugar. Sometimes I think Starbucks is evil. Where’s our laissez-faire economy Starbucks? Where is it? It’s your fault and we all see it! Maybe if less people sleeped so much they would help us be a free people like the Constitu-

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of drug and/or alcohol use [is] exhibited,” said Gostanian. “In the event a staff member believes a student or group of students are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, members of our security team are dispatched to address the issue,” he said. History of SWAT SWAT was created 14 years ago by individuals who shared a passion for student travel and has now reached 140,000 students from all over the globe, according to the SWAT website. Annually, SWAT runs high school trips, called the El Nino trip. Starting with a group of 500 students in 1997, the trips now take about 3,000 students for four days and three nights to Salt Lake City for skiing, snowboarding, and entertainment, said Gostanian. While at the hotel SWAT students stay at a number of hotels in the Salt Lake City area during the trip. During the stay “the hotel rooms get destroyed by the kids: broken lights, broken T.Vs, lots of repairs,” said the senior male. The past SDA graduate said, “[There were] only a couple rooms that got damaged. Like

hookah coals burning the carpet, things like that.” Each room is occupied by four kids, and they have to sign a waiver form saying they will abide by the hotel’s standards during their stay, said David Johnson, sales manager for the Red Lion Hotel, a hotel SWAT students stay at during their trip. At the end of SWAT’s stay, the Red Lion staff will do a walk through, accounting for broken or lost items, said Johnson. “Typically [there is] some damage or something lost,” said Johnson. In the past, problems with room damages have been much worse from snowboarding organizations that annually travel to Utah, but with the waivers things are “better handled,” said Johnson. SWAT also has a certain ratio of counselors per floor. If they see any misconduct, such as drinking, it’s viewed as a break of the waiver. Anything illicit will be confiscated, and the students will be sent home to their parents, said Johnson. “I never noticed any drinking, but I did see empty bottles,” said Johnson. Bus #11 Situation In 2008, SWAT made the news in the San Diego area. A column written by Logan Jenkins of the Union Tribune depicted a story

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that Gostanian earlier discussed of an entire busload of students being sent home for alcohol and drug use. The column was written with the input of a participant from that year. After the trip ended only hours into it, the father of the participant requested a refund for the trip. “His requests for a refund were ignored,” said the column. The participant saw other students openly drinking in their seats, it continued. The bus driver eventually smelled marijuana and pulled over to the side of the road, the column continued. There he called the CHP, who arrived on the scene and confiscated a mini-keg, alcohol, marijuana, scales used to weigh drugs, fireworks, and drug paraphernalia, the column said. About 15 participants worked out transportation to Park City, and the other were bussed home, said the participant quoted in the column. In a statement, Gostanian recounts the story of what SWAT has come to call “Bus #11 Situation.” “Once our bus staff became aware of the situation, they

instructed the bus driver to pull over onto a remote road near the interstate,” said Gostanian. From there, Gostanian said, SWAT staff called the SWAT transportation director, who contacted the California Highway patrol. The CHP arrived on the scene and discovered the majority of students were “in possession or under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol,” said Gostanian. This was the only time an entire bus was sent home in compliance with the “zero-tolerance policy” before arriving in Salt Lake City, said Gostanian. CHP officers “concluded that

“I don’t want to rep SWAT as negative because it was the sickest trip I’ve ever been to,” - an SDA graduate no member of our bus staff was under the influence or in possession of drugs and/or alcohol,” said Gostanian. SWAT gets AThe Better Business Bureau graded SWAT an A-. In their explanation of their rating, they said, “Our opinion of what this rating means: An excellent rating. A company with this rating

may not rate higher because of a greater number of rate-lowering factors, but we do not consider them to be factors that would likely adversely affect consumer transactions.” In their analysis, a chart shows 19 total complaints during the last 36 months. Two complaints resulted in a full refund, four in partial refunds, three resulted in SWAT agreeing to perform according to their contract. For ten complaints SWAT did not adjust, relying on their terms of agreement . “Our complaint history for this company shows the company gave proper consideration to complaints presented by the Bureau,” said the Bureau’s website. A good time “SWAT is really what you make of it. If you’re planning on getting wasted and being dumb the whole time that’s your decision,” said the male senior. “Yes, SWAT’s reputation is pretty negative, but it’s totally worth it,” said the SDA graduate. “I don’t want to rep SWAT as negative because it was the sickest trip I’ve ever been to,” said the graduate. “It was about partying, snowboarding, having a good time with your friends, and meeting new people. You know?”

EAT GREAT PIZZA AND SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL AT THE SAME TIME! A fundraising dinner for the SDA Baseball Program will be held at Today’s Pizza on Monday, Nov. 8 from 4 p.m. until closing time

AND FOR THE BOOKLOVERS AMONG YOU… Don’t forget to stop by Barnes and Noble on Saturday, Nov. 20! A portion of the sales that day will be donated to SDAF to benefit Grad Nite 2011. Get your very own copy of the latest vampire saga or Jane Austen knockoff, or choose from a variety of cool CDs and videos.

features

THE MUSTANG

Uncovering The male mind

Nov. 5, 2010

Every girl has questions about what really goes on inside the mind of a teenage boy. Here are all the answers—and more. Every secret habit, every opinion, every random thought that has ever been wondered about by bewildered teenage girls is now revealed. The result: girls are now a little more informed about the baffling psychology of men. Story by Katherine Bueche, Sammy Bueche, and Erica Lee.

omen and men are practically two different species. We talk differently, love differently, act differently, and often times it’s hard to see how the two can coexist at all, let alone in relationships together. Each gender has its standard stereotypes. While men typically enjoy watching NFL games, playing COD, chugging Muscle Milk, and having “man contests,” women tend to enjoy shopping adventures, baking cookies, and watching chick flicks. However, each side seems to deviate from these stereotypes and baffle the clear understanding of them time and time again. Women are confused by men, and men are confused by women. Believe it or not, there are some things about men that really are different than the typical stereotypes that have come to surface as “the norm.” Guys are a confusing bunch; they seem to be so simple but trying to fully understand them is more complex than solving any Rubik’s cube or calculus question. We ladies have been trying to figure out the brains and inner workings of the male mind since the dawn of time, and the right approach to figure out these burning questions seems to be obvious to us – ask them! After interviewing 12 men on campus, we came up with the following results: 1. What do men look for in a relationship? “Honesty.” – Freshman “A hot bod and a sassy personality.” – Junior “Not lazy, cooks well, a dime piece.” - Junior 2. Does the way a girl dress matter? “Always. I’m not going to date a girl who looks like a skank or animal.” – Senior

“Yes, cause it says a lot about her insides.” – Freshman “Yes, clothing reflects a personality and how she likes to be seen, setting herself apart.” - Junior

– Sophomore “Very important, but I would mind if they were smarter than me.” – Freshman “Very. I get anxious when I talk to stupid girls.” - Junior

3. What’s the first thing you notice about a girl? “Her smile and how she holds herself in a group, confidence.” – Junior “Tits.” – Sophomore “Her face.” - Freshman

10. Hickeys are __________. “Dank, but awkward.” –Junior “Holy s*** that’s gross. Put it where you can’t see it.” - Junior “Super romantic, a strong show of love.” – Junior

4. What’s your first priority: “getting laid,” hooking up, relationships, love, and friendship. Getting laid = 6 guys Friendship = 3 guys Relationships = 2 guys Love = 1 guy 5. Do you kiss on the 1st date….or more?! “I just stick to kissing.” – Freshman “Not even, foo’.” – Senior “Go above and beyond.” – Junior 6. Why would you cheat on a girlfriend? “If I weren’t getting any.” – Senior “Sex wasn’t good.” – Junior “If I felt like it or wanted to piss her off.” - Junior 7. What makes a girl skanky to you? “If she wears belly shirts and she talks about drugs and sex… No one wants to hear about your drunken whore-fest.” - Junior “Hooking up with over 5 guys in a night.” – Freshman “A girl who flirts with any guy she sees.” - Senior 8. What makes you feel embarrassed around a girl? “Being naked.” – Senior “Silence.” – Sophomore “I have no shame.” – Freshman 9. How important is intelligence in a girl? “If they act retarded, no bueno.”

11. How important is music compatibility? “Very! If a girl doesn’t like my music, it’s boring because I talk about music a lot.” – Junior “It’s not that important. Everyone likes their own music.” – Senior “Mildly. We should have different opinions on stuff.” – Junior 12. Could a bad laugh be a turn off? “HAHAHAHA (imitating bad laugh)” – Junior “Hell yeah, obviously.” - Junior “It makes her funnier.” – Junior 13. How much artificial can you handle? (Extensions, nails, tan, etc) “Well Snooki is pretty hot…” – Junior “I like an all-natural girl.” - Senior “Better not be too good to be true.” – Junior 14. How do you feel about piercings, gauges, and tattoos? “Down for the belly button piecing, no gauges, no tats.” – Junior “Bring it on.” – Senior “Ok for tramp stamp.” - Freshman After analyzing our results, we’ve come to a conclusion: that is, we don’t have one... yet. You see, men are different from women – in good ways, bad ways, confusing ways – but in the end, we are all people.

Graphical Analysis: After surveying 12 boys, we reviewed our data and put them into graphs. Here they are:

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The players make passes as the cheerleaders take to the field, both parties seemingly oblivious to the rabble-rousing crowd behind.

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Ari Brin is in the grandstands. Watching. Waiting. Does it matter that she doesn’t go to LCC? No. A comprehensive study of the inner workings of the LCC football crowd by Ari Brin. Photos and data by Jocelyn Lee and Eleanore Hendrickson.

omewhere outside of the quiet classrooms of San Dieguito Academy, past the scraggly field on which verdant patches of life are few and far between, a distant rumble of chanting can be heard. Just beyond the bustling streets of Encinitas, million-watt floodlights create a magical world: an artificial day on an oval meadow streaked with white lines. On this massive green field, scantily clad women run and jump freely. Muscular men smash their hot, sweaty bodies into one another to thunderous applause. Giant jerseyed foamcows prance about the field, beckoning to the roaring crowd, pelvic-thrusting with mindless enthusiasm. To those who attend these rituals, this lifestyle is popularly known as “football.” And while the sport is a fascinating study all on its own, the real scientific attention has recently been directed towards the audience of such a testosterone-fueled event.

Why would one come to watch these strange “tackles” and “touchdowns”? How is it that so many supposed “individuals” can conglomerate into one giant moving mass of chanting subhumans? These are questions that have been widely pondered by outsider rookies who have tried unsuccessfully to assimilate into this strange football culture. Finding a seat There were not nearly enough seats for all the stragglers that showed up to the Oct. 15 game at LCC. Smashed up on the rail in front of the bleachers was a pulsating, amoebic mass of bros and their girlfriends. They pumped their clenched fists into the air in frighteningly synchronized displays whenever the home team seemed to move a muscle. “I live for football!” screamed one exceptionally maniacal Maverick fan who had taken off his shirt for the occasion and scrawled ‘mavz’ on his situation of a stomach. “They

scored! Aww yee-uh!” One of the more shocking scientific discoveries made that night was the severe deficit of actual football watching partaken by the fans in the bleachers. The seated aficionados were too busy dishing on the day’s drama or smearing each other with green finger-paints to notice that they were in the presence of some serious touchdown action. While the most flamboyantly shoulder pad-endowed of high school boys were out on the field making passes for Coach, students in the audience were immersed in making fumbling passes in the name of romance. Within the masses of paintsmeared fans, a strange ceremony of flirting took place. Awkward high school boys at the pinnacle of their resistibility were putting the smooth moves on their girls in the stands. However, it was not without its risks. A few poorly attempted “touchdowns” warranted harsh penalties from the security guards.

The security guards were on the offense; with menacing looks on their faces, they barred any would-be streakers from entering their nude selves on the field. “We are unfortunately not allowed to kick people out,” a particularly gruff-faced guard said. “We would, though.” These protectors, these sentinels of the night, seemed ready to hand out fouls like candy and always watched the rambunctious kids with eagle eyes. Intellectualism Despite their reputation as vacuous students, devout football fans were overheard discussing such intellectual topics as existentialism. One glazed-eyed girl in a mini skirt hazily proclaimed, “I don’t exist!” to her fellow scholar, who nodded slowly, absorbing the profundity of such a statement. Another huddle of students conversed about the scandal of the day. “You never finished saying why you were kicked off,” one

girl with war paint beneath her eyes beseeched a male companion. Another indistinguishable girl intercepted the exchange and added: “Aren’t you supposed to be in jail right now?” During half time, the scantily clad women took to the field and participated in an elaborate routine that consisted of throwing each other around and occasionally chanting out incomprehensible gibberish in perfect rhythm, perhaps an ancient hymn backwards in an attempt to calm the crazed crowd. But alas, it did not work; the fans jeered even louder still. Despite the dangerously rowdy crowd, despite the roaring and unintelligible chanting, and despite the danger of getting hit on by romance-deprived teenagers, the action on and off the field was not to be missed. The air heavy with the sweat of fist pumps and mavericks, the LCC football game was truly the Superbowl of places to be that Friday.

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Nov. 5, 2010

A local organization’s breast cancer awarness bracelets cause controversy in schools. Story and photos by Katie Berriochoa.

eep a Breast’s ‘I Love Boobies!’ bracelets have caught the attention of teens and parents at SDA, as well as across the country. Though the campaign was created purely to raise awareness, the silicone bracelets have many adults concerned. “We encourage people to wear the bracelets as an opportunity to start a conversation about breast cancer prevention, body image, early detection and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle,” said Founder Shaney Jo Darden in an interview with The Mustang. However, schools all over California have begun to ban the breast cancer awareness bracelets stating that they are a distraction and sexually suggestive. “I dont understand why the bracelets would be called sexu-

ally suggestive...It’s supporting a good cause and raising money,” said junior Kolten Horner in response to the recent bannings at high schools. Though there currently isn’t a ban against the bracelets at SDA, other schools around California have either banned them completely or asked students to turn them inside out, concealing the message plastered across the bands. “I think it actually creates more of a distraction…It would take just as much time to start a conversation with the students about breast cancer and their feelings as it takes to ask the students to turn them inside out, which in turn makes the students upset... [We] feel strongly that ‘boobies’ is not a four-lettered word,” asserted Darden. Motivated by the urge to give back to the community, Darden’s

organization has sold around 2 million bracelets just this year. By working with musicians and professional athletes such as Katy Perry, Peirce the Veil, No Doubt and Tom Delonge, the organization has gained the attention of youth all over the nation. Junior Erica Haynes, who owns a bracelet, bought it in support of educating people: “I bought one because the money is used to help raise awareness …It’s for a good cause. Even though none of my family members have been [affected by] cancer I am still very much for teen awareness.” Whether students are wearing the bracelets in support of a good cause or simply because of the saying on them, Keep a Breast is raising awareness and in turn helping to find a cure for the deadly disease.

SDA students show off their bracelets, including this freshman.

Senior Dan Swanson.

Junior Lindsey Valenzuela.

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Senior Rocky Keefe-Oates pounds through some of her college applications while junior Kianna Eberle takes some notes from her American Pageant textbook, all in the quiet and comfort of the library.

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shhh, Hip new place to be Despite how lame going to the library may sound, it has its merits. Go and take a seat in a big comfy chair while staring out across the ocean and try to make an argument for why THAT is lame. Just make sure to argue quietly. Story by Thea Brown.

t 3:10 everyday the bell rings and hundreds of kids shuffle down the hallways en route to their lives outside of school. Some head off towards the locker rooms, cleats in hand, while others hop into their cars and go home or to work, or wherever else they need to be. However a small clan of students is driving to the same place. It’s about 1.6 miles west of campus and full of the entire world. Where are all these kids going? The library. Why? Well it’s a complicated matter. “I like the library because it poses such a challenge. It would be impossible for me to put all of the information in there inside my head, but it’s fun to try,” said junior Kianna Eberle . It seems that lately the Encinitas library is slowly becoming more of a prominent player in Academy student’s lives. “The Encinitas library?” you may utter, aghast. Your eyes are not deceiving you; we are talking about the library here. Sure, libraries have earned pretty bad reps as

the home of nerdom and uptight quiet women , but recent studies have shown that not everything shown in movies is true in real life. Even if libraries were as lame as movies are trying to convince us they are, this is Encinitas, so of course we would do things a little funkier and cooler than the norm. The people are drawn to the building just because of its unusual look and prime location. From the library’s terrace, you have a 180-degree view of the coast. “The library has a really nice terrace. It’s really fun to go out there and read a book and just watch the sun set over the water,” said senior Connor Brownell. There’s just something about the library that is attractive for students from SDA. Heading over there after school, you can be sure that there will be at least three other kids doing the same thing. “The whole community seems to really love and utilize the library. It’s always full of people you know,” said Eberle. But why are so many kids

going to the library? It seems funny considering the access to information and books they have from computers, iPhones, and Kindles. And yet these products have still not deemed the library obsolete. Why? Hidden among vast rows of information is an atmosphere absent in most teenagers’ lives nowadays. It is devoid of distraction, and it is in this zone that most students can finally reach that “Homework Productivity” nirvana that is otherwise mythical. All of the distractions of family, of Facebook, of trying to beat Bubbleshooter just one more time are left at the door. “I think that people go to the library to have a different setting for work. A lot of the times as students we find ourselves overwhelmed with reading and other work and only distracted by the technology that is so accessible this century. The library offers a place that is quiet, peaceful, and different from the normal homework environment, which sometimes can make the difference between understanding the

material and flunking a class,” said senior Evan Angelico. At home there are so many things that seem so much more appealing than reading 30 pages about the Silk Road, or diving deep into the depths of derivatives. It could be your dog that you haven’t pet in such a long time, or a particularly funny video on Youtube about cats that you need to send to your friends right then and there. Even parents can be detrimental to productivity levels. “Whenever my mom’s in town she is in the house all day blasting her Katy Perry CD so it’s really difficult for me to finish homework at home; however the library’s always got a non-Katy Perry environment where I can work at a clean desk,” said senior Rocky Keefe-Oates. Surprisingly enough, kids go to the library to read too. It has been said over and over that literature has been lost on this generation due to the never-ending seasons of reality television and low-budget, mediocre, romantic indie movies. It’s incredible to

hear that not only are teenagers going to the library and looking at books, but they are taking the books home with them, and reading them too! “I am a book hoarder and the library is the one place where I can find almost any book and take it without paying money, and they let you renew things so many times,” said Eberle. So as school rages on, essays become more frequent and finals begin their reign of terror, the library may be the proper choice for a hip and welcoming environment. Whether it’s used for math homework or recreational purposes, the library remains close by with its doors wide open. “I have two favorite things about the library; firstly, the connection that you feel knowing that someone else has read the same words that you are reading and held the same book and maybe even thought of the same things and had similar revelations and ideas, and secondly, the diagonal parking spots,” Eberle said.

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Nov. 5, 2010

Emily Teague, senior, uses oil pastels to create a piece during studio time.

Maddie Thunder, junior, consults with Neal Glasgow for his help with her questions concerning a portfolio piece.

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Erin Nogle, senior, uses oil pastels to create a piece during studio time.

Jeff Kuo, junior, is the only student in AP studio art who is creating a 3-D portfolio. This piece was supposed to have the quality being “unpleasant to touch.”

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These SDA students are taking art above and beyond sticky acrylic paints, crappy Crayola crayons, and flimsy poster boards. Story by Kai Schlesinger, Emily Maxwell, and Katherine Bueche. Photos by Katherine Bueche.

ere at SDA, students take pride in the fact that the Academy offers many electives. Whether skills are best used cooking in the culinary arts class, designing shirts in screen-printing, or welding in metal shop, SDA has an elective for everyone. SDA offers budding artists the opportunity to take AP studio art, which harmoniously blends studio time and the creation of a 24-piece art portfolio into a semester-long elective. Students in the class build their portfolios individually, of which some plan to use for applications to art schools and others to submit simply for AP credit. “I’m only applying to one college actually, and one of the main reasons I took this class was to use the pieces for the application,” said Kaiya Inouye, senior. Others, like Madeline Thunder, junior, haven’t decided whether or not they will use their portfolios to apply for an art school. However, most say they will definitely continue to create art after the class. The artists dedicate a significant amount of their time to creating pieces each week. “The self portrait took a few days. I’m not sure how many hours because I usually don’t notice how fast time goes when I’m painting,” says Emily Teague, senior, about her gallery piece. In the middle of each week, the entire class has a critique session, where students evaluate each other’s pieces in order to help them improve. The artists take extra consideration when creating and choosing their pieces for the art show, but students don’t always create pieces with the gallery in mind. When asked what their inspirations were for the student pieces in the gallery, each had a different response and reason for the pieces. “Most of my pieces in the gallery come from my inspiration to explore my abilities in art,” says Jeffrey Kuo, the only AP studio art student doing a 3-D portfolio. Shane Donaldson, senior, says, “The voices in my head tell me what to draw.” Regardless of their inspirations or mediums, AP studio art students are all passionate about the different forms of art they create, which is apparent in the amount of effort and dedication put into the class. “It’s a great way to grow as an artist. I also like that this class is really challenging, it takes up a lot of time and thought, but it pays off in the end,” says Inouye.

Kaiya Inouye and Dylan Hindenlange, seniors, work on breadth pieces for their 2-D portfolios. These portfolios consist of mixed media pieces from photography prints to collages to mandalas with paint and sketching.

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Books, senior citizens, and librarians pack the room. “Dreyfuss is coming! Dreyfuss is coming!” Excited murmurs float through the air and over my head. I look up at the figure striding out to the podium, casually dressed in a black shirt with elbow pads. The idolizing crowd laughs, claps and stands at his introduction. Richard Dreyfuss isn’t there to talk about what has made him so famous. He’s not there to reminisce over his roles in “The Goodbye Girl” or even “Jaws.” No, he’s there to talk about something closer and dearer to his heart than acting: The Dreyfuss Initiative, that promotes political and civic awareness. He jokes about his previous political aspirations as a child: “I gave up dreams of elected office when they became a step-down. You don’t choose to be a prostitute if you don’t have to!” But all joking aside, Dreyfuss takes his politics seriously. He believes that teaching history, logic, reasoning, and critical thinking in government has the power to save the country. As the presentation ends I am brought to a secluded, out-ofbounds, and cold courtyard, and soon find myself face to face with the actor himself. He talks with the skill and passion of a determined politician. His eyes burn as he waves his elbow-pad covered arms and rants about our generation’s ignorance and devil-may-care approach to life. He passionately proclaims his stance on telling the future that they need to do something. According to him, they need to learn, something he isn’t convinced they are doing now. He is determined to fuel outrage in the people of tomorrow. To see “America’s worth thrown promiscuously away” is too much for him. He’s worried for the future and he shares his anxiety: “We don’t know civics, we don’t know how to make a fire, and we don’t even know how to sew or cook!” The doom and gloom reign in Dreyfuss’s prophetic vision as he rails against the ignorant leaders of tomorrow. As it is, he says, “We treat politicians as Gods and not men.” According to him we’ve been “reduced to a choice between two brothels.” With Dreyfuss’s goal being to “ignite your outrage” you can see why he ultimately appeals to patriotism: “I want to be able to say at the end of my life, ‘I helped save my country.’ I want you to be able to say the same thing.” It may be a good thing to keep in mind the next time you doze off in government class.

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Nov. 5, 2010

amy dushkin Sh*t author Justin Hallpern says:

Book smart From book critics to authors, the library has pulled together an interesting and dynamic group of literary experts for their annual book fair and it is my pleasure to introduce to you one Justin Halpern, and one Richard Dreyfuss. Story by Cherise Lopes-Baker.

If merely having a colorful parent could get you fame and fortune, well I should be as rich as Bill Gates by now. But Justin Halpern’s ingenuity of turning his father’s tough love into print has quite literally made him a name as well as a bank account. What started as humorous electronic droppings on G-chat and twitter soon gained a cult following and led to the creation of New York Times bestselling book and CBS sitcom, “Sh*t My Dad Says.” The book is more than just pithy quotes from Halpern Sr., it also reflects the deeper emotional relationship between father and son. Underneath his humorous teasing lies a quiet respect for his father’s ability to always be honest that Halpern demonstrates in his stories. With all of this in mind, I timidly approach Halpern at his signing table to ask for an interview. He gives a little self-conscious laugh and, after his signings are done, follows me into an out of the way courtyard, pausing politely to open the door for me. I ask him a few quirky questions to get to know him. Mustang: What is the greatest compliment you have ever received from your father? Justin Halpern: “It would have to be when I was working on the show. He told me that he thought I was the hardest worker he had ever seen. It meant a lot because he is a really hard worker. I mean, he added that in everything else I was really lazy but in this…” M: If you could bring one person, anyone, to a special place to you, who and where would it be and why? JH: “I would bring my fiancé to Paris. It’s amazing there and she’s never been. I proposed to her a few months ago.” It seems like Justin Halpern is just your average, hilarious, guy. Money doesn’t seem to have changed this man’s priorities, but just to make sure; I ask him a few more personal questions. M: What would you do with a free afternoon tomorrow? JH: “Tomorrow I do have a free afternoon. I’m going to watch the Chargers. Live and Die with the Chargers!” Oh yeah, he’s one of us. I smile a little at this, and ask: M: Favorite book? JH: “Lord of the Flies.” M: High school students might disagree. JH: I think it’s very much an allegory for society. It says something about people. Plus it’s a fun story. M: If you say so. I’m still having Piggy flashbacks. As I sit here, getting to know his very eclectic taste in entertainment, I find myself wondering, what is his greatest triumph? Knowing him I expected a random 5th grade project or mastering the electric slide but his answer was even more surprising. JH: Being 30 and never having sh*t my pants. That’s got to be the best triumph I’ve ever heard. I hope I can say the same 15 years from now. JH: No, I guess the book is. (He says with a self-conscious laugh). M: Really? And your plans for your next book? JH: The next one will probably explore stories that centered on going from an awkward, shy 5th grader to, hopefully, a man. Well, we thank him, smile, give a last laugh and turn to open the door. Or try to. We’re locked in the courtyard. With one quick look at each other we all start pounding on the door, “Help!” “Excuse me!” “Open the door!” Yeah, that wasn’t awkward or anything. While being locked in a courtyard with Viggo Mortenson has often been a dream of mine, I had never imagined it would happen with Justin Halpern, of all people. I’ll bet he’s sorry he agreed to answer a few questions with me.

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In the battle field

Each year the bravest and most skilled meet at SDA in hopes to discover who truly is the best. Over a span of two weeks, 16 bands set forth to claim this title. However, the battle isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t over yet. Six more bands have yet to compete, and the final showdown is still to come. So help your favorite band be thrust into the realm of glory by coming to show your support.

thea brown Sophomore Danny McNeela wowed the audience with his one-man-band on Nov. 1.

kai schlesinger The Vee Necks just had a good time partying with the audience on Oct. 28. Apotheosis kept it brootal on Oct. 26 with some dazzling hair flips. Dude, is my face okay? Because I think they melted it off.

On Nov. 5th Simple Green brought back the chill and irie vibes of Encinitas to SDA.

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Upcoming Bands...

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finalists for Battle of the Bands will perform Nov. 18 after school in the gym, but until then you can check out the other participants during lunch.

Friday, Nov. 5: Seabass and the Hearthbreakers (Nick Ferreirae, Ernest Templin, Ben Breidenthal, Enrique Cowen, Sabastian Johnson, Chloe Jones) The Stallion Quartet (Nick Fidel, Roberto Ramos, Izzy Glenn)

thea brown Senior Tim Mcnalley popped his foot and sang away while trying to bring the audience into his Cuddle Dungeon on Nov. 1.

thea brown Senior Adam McDonald stole some hearts in Bonnie & Clyde on Oct. 27.

Monday, Nov. 8: Squilliam Fancyson (Kyre Wilcox, Hunter Mannering, Paul Durso)

Pips & the Fits (Rex Kaplan, Nick Fidel, Shane Donaldson) Tuesday, Nov. 9: Budget Kuts (Lara Fleck, Tate Dannemillers, Tim McNalley) Bogtrotter (Tim McNalley, Devon Hansen)

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Digging up some old school photos

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Photographed is senior Elise Courtois working on the school-wide mural during water day. The mural had been absent during last year festivities because of its trend of becoming less of an art project and more of a giant paint fight. This year SDA’s Art Club helped bring it back in a more organized and structured way. “[The Art Club] worked with Mr. Wright and ASB for the project. We are all about community and getting involved with art in the community,” said Art Club president Erin Nogle.

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Love these days just isn’t what it used to be. What happened love? You used to be so cool... Study conducted by Ari Brin.

The play is frightfully good.

Some of you may be looking at the Arts section and notice that some things are missing compared to previous years. Where are the album and movie reviews? The upcoming artists? Chill out, it’s all still here, but now in its 2.0 form. Head on over to sdamustang.com right now to read a myriad of stories including a comprehensive review of this year’s Treasure Island Music Festival as well as reviews for the movies “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” and “Jackass 3D.” Staff writer Elisa Figueroa reviews the production of “Burn the Floor” while Rachel Huddleston sheds some light on how cool Mike Posner really is. It’s all online waiting for you. thea brown

When recorded music was young, the crooning voices of such classic artists as Etta James, Billie Holiday, and the Righteous Brothers gave romance a soundtrack. The lovely sounds would fill dance halls, and the party-goers would do that one dance that they did before grinding was invented. However, the ballad-writing romantics of half a century ago evolved into the drunk, half-naked, English drop-out “artists” of nowadays. Let’s check it out.

The SDA drama production class put on their murder mystery production of “13 past Midnight” on Oct. 28, 29 and 30. The actors made the play quite engaging and proved themselves to be very capable performers. Also entertaining was the bit of romance in the plot. The script provided a variety of characters, ranging from snooty and arrogant to lovable and a good source of comedic relief. The set of the play was well done, as were the props and costumes. All their hard work and effort was clearly displayed. All in all, SDA has an excellent group of performers that will continue to impress in their future productions. natalya ballard

The y-axis represents the lyrical idoicy while the x-axis represents time.

“Freaks” chronicles Lindsey and Sam Weir, team of brother and sister separated by two years, who display their still parallel isolation and angst. Lindsey, the bolder and older of the two, journeys into the open territory that’s claimed by the flags of “burn-outs” and rejects: those edgy kids that sit underneath the bleachers during PE class and have sex. Lindsey twists her way into the group after some apprehension for deserting her childhood best-friend, a Christian girl named Millie who constantly asks her if she’s “on pot.” Sam, however, has built in friendships that revolve around prank calling their pseudo-Nazi gym coach and processing remarks from the ever-apparent bully who hates them merely because they refused to go with him to a Star Wars convention back in the fourth grade. However the true spirit of the show is admiration for the great American family sitcom. This is expressed through the home of Sam, Lindsey, and their two parents. The first episode has Lindsey arguing with her father sarcastically over possible new after school activities, with her father noting many of his own old comrades who took similar pastimes that are now all conveniently deceased. Take all of this and a quick shout-out to perhaps the only intense Dungeons and Dragons game ever captured on television, and there you have it: a program perfect for any humdrum Tuesday evening where you are only accompanied by a single companion and it’s far after curfew. Each episode is its own person, and each person could become a friend of yours if you choose to visit Amazon in the near future. jack rushall

imdb.com They don’t give a damn about their bad reputations.

Do You Remember... Kids recall their favorite television shows from the past.

“‘Dexter’s Laboratory!’ I loved it because of his voice!” -Carly Strait, freshman

“‘Rocket Power.’ I liked it because it was about kids who surfed and skated.” -Alex Cozzolino, Sophomore

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Local swimwear designer and SDA graduate Rose Ponizil is making a statement with creative style and flattering shapes for all us ladies that are sick of the same old bikinis. Story by Sammy Bueche.

n the land of the year-long summer here in Southern California, we all know that bikini season is crucial to every girl. Most of the time, women are seen sporting the same boring styled suits year after year. A bikini is often the only thing girls actually wear from June to August. However, we all know the same triangle top, bright colored suits get old when it seems like the 20th one you’ve bought since the start of high school. Well now, there is a local designer helping out the cause. For those who want to set apart from the crowd with their swimwear, Rose Ponizil offers the solution - a creative twist on the average swimsuit. Born and raised in Encinitas, Ponizil was a student at SDA who graduated in 2006 and has had a love for bikinis since a very young age. She has been featured in local fashion shows as well as had her bikinis shown in Foam Magazine. Early-Onset Talent “I became fascinated with swimwear at a young age and when I was 8 I designed my first bikini”, said Ponizil. “As I got older I went through many designing phases but swimwear was always on my mind. I repped for a Brazilian bikini company all through high school and sold bikinis out of the student parking lot!” Previous to designing bikinis, Ponizil created purses in junior high and jewelry in her sophomore year of high school. Designing has always been a passion of hers, but swimwear was what she loved most. Though always loving and designing bikinis, Ponizil got her start physically making them after a 3 month backpacking trip in Central America in 2008, where she became inspired by the fashion-forward swimwear that was sported by many women there. She noticed how the bottoms were very flattering and the triangle tops were supportive and becoming, and felt strongly that she had found her calling. Once returning to Califor-

nia, she immediately designed and made two bikinis to feature in the first Encinitas Lifestyles Fashion show. Now, Ponizil has featured her bikinis in three of the Encinitas Lifestyles Fashion shows and has trunk shows to feature and sell her designs.

Below, Ponizil stands with models sporting her bikinis at a fashion show. Above, models pose in Ponizil’s designs. Below and top left photos by Rose Ponizil, top right photo by Andrew Arthur.

Mixed Inspirations Ponizil’s fashions feature very trendy as well as vintage-inspired concepts. “I am a big vintage junkie so I pull lots of ideas from 1920’s and 1960’s looks. I am also a big fan of head to toe avant garde couture. Swimwear is known for simple (and weak) styling and I like to make it a point to incorporate head pieces, jewelry and stockings.” Her swimsuits are often highwaist or low-back one piece suits and bikinis, and feature nautical styles, denim, floral pattern, and various eclectic mixes of vintage and modern day fashions. They are statement-making pieces that stand out in the crowd. When asked to describe her personal style that she reflects in her designs, Ponizil characterized it as “flattering and unique”, which is consistently shown through her body-friendly and flattering pieces. Some of Ponizil’s designer inspirations include Ashley Paige, Rosa Cha, Chanel, and Zimmerman. Her artfully done blend of high fashion, couture style, and vintage glamour create a unique style that makes a statement. For the future to come, Ponizil is currently making a website to sell her designs as well as will continue to hold trunk shows, which are small showing events that people can purchase items from designers. She will be participating in the April 2011 Palomar college fashion show, and plans to expand her business even further. Ponizil currently uses Facebook to communicate with fans of her designs about private orders as well as to show progress of her new trunk shows and website. Ponizil is proof that a small dream really can develop into a blossoming possibility for the future to come.

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u lt i ma t e

Senior Joey Giallombardo and junior Monica Calsbeek show their ultimate steeze. By Tatiana Skomski and Katie Berriochoa. shirt: tillys $15 necklace: mom’s sweater: target $30 dress: urban outfitters $48

jacket: dav $3

pants: active $25 socks: wal mart $5

tights: wal mart $5

shoes: bass $40 shoes: famous footwear $20

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katie berriochoa

stiletto hell no!

“You don’t know someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” This shouldn’t be taken literally. Story by Opal Theodossi.

eels. Now don’t get me wrong, they are cute and all and I love wearing them because they make me feel tall and pretty. But, yesterday I wore high heels ALL day long and let me tell you they just about killed me! They were for an English presentation; I had to dress up, and the fanciest thing I own would’ve looked like a potato sack next to what everyone else was wearing. So I asked my dear friend and fashionista, Tatiana Skomski, for some insight on style. What ended up happening was, I borrowed an outfit of hers, and lucky me, she threw in the heels too! The next day I was handed the outfit that was to be my torture for the next six hours. I stepped out of the stall, caught a glimpse of myself, and thought “Damn girl, you look fine”, then I slipped on those weapons people call shoes and tripped no more than 30 seconds later. That was already two things I could add to my “How I Almost Died in One Day” list. In general the outfit was fine, but there were minor things, like the wonderful “you look like

Lindsey Lohan at a party” and “is that Mr. T’s necklace?” type of compliments. Yeah those were great, but let’s get back to the heels. At first they were okay, although I had to sluggishly walk up four flights up steps before reaching my first class. Everything was fine until I had to get up and stand in front of the class for 20 minutes and talk about underage drinking, and due to my wobbling on high heels I looked pretty “under the influence” myself. As I was standing in the front of the classroom I kept switching feet until both were raw, red, and in more pain than when you’re on the last mile of a marathon. I was finally able to sit down after 20 minutes of agony, and I had Mr. Conn to thank for my God –awful blisters and back-ache. I sat down and took them off immediately. When the bell rang I was about to change into my comfy shoes that made me feel like I was walking on clouds, but a thought came to me. I challenged myself to wear those damn things all day long, and I did. All day I took short quick steps and by lunch time my

blisters looked like huge bubblewrap. By the time I got to fourth period I had an angel and a devil on my shoulders. The devil was saying “Keep the shoes on!” and the angel was saying “It’s okay Opal, you’ve made it this far, I’m proud of you!” Why do I always listen to the devil? I marched into journalism with determination and feet only a mother could love. I sat down and my feet were free of torture for a good 45 minutes, then I got restless. I started to walk around the room but my feet started killing me again; but I just couldn’t help but meander around the room. My feet were to the point of being numb from pain. Ten minutes left in class, I started counting down. Five minutes, the time seemed to take a millennium, thirty seconds left. Ten, and five-four-three-two…. ONE. I jumped in the air (but not before kicking off those blasphemous things). I finally put on my cloud shoes and confidently walked out of the class. As I left I tripped over the doorway. I guess there are some things that happen on their own but for everything else, there’s shoes with death sticks on them.

art by anna williams Spending a day in these spiked heels proves to be a difficult task.

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Robots replace SDA students

THINGS DONE AT PLACE

By Charlotte Ohrbom

By Eleanore Hendrickson

Students all around SDA have been raving about the new place, frequenting the area during hour lunch. The place, located on a street, is the number one location for students to participate in various activities. “I do a lot of things there,” said senior Connie Fuzed in a monotonous tone after visiting the place. “It’s a pretty cool area.” The place is renouned for its universal appeal, drawing students from all age groups to carry out an assortment of actions. However, some students were wary of the place’s entertainment quality. “I’m not sure about the place,” said freshman April Hensive. “I’m not proud of those things I did there.” Despite the trepidation, most students have come to the general consensus that the place is a great spot to do stuff. But some may be doing too much stuff, as staff is reporting a heightened number of tardy students to third period. “They always seem pretty dazed after returning from that place,” said Principal Adam Inistration. “But I can’t blame them. It’s a really great place to perform multifarious actions.” In addition to providing an outlet for SDA students’ assorted activities, the place seems to have made a contribution to the school’s culture and style. Nearly every student who has visited the area has been seen on campus sporting apparel emblazoned with the phrase, “The place: you’re either there or you’re not.”

Fertiley Sexual Desyrus: She’s all grown up now.

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Cyrus danced in nude, was sued By Ari Brin

Miley Cyrus, the former Disney teen queen, has been dropped from the network and sued on charges of “growing up too fast” and “not wearing enough clothes.” At the VMTVAs last Saturday, Cyrus performed her hit “Can’t Be Tamed” completely in the nude, prompting major criticism from the moms of Hannah Montana-obsessed young’uns. Afterwards, rumors about Cyrus leaving the ceremony to exchange some cold hard cash for a mysterious black duffel circled, further damaging her pristine image. “We are very disappointed in Han… Miley’s actions,” said Connie Servative, founder of the organization Moms For Our Kids. “All we ever asked of her was that she stays a cute little clothed 13-year-old forever. Is

that so hard?” Cyrus has taken her career maturation in stride, defending her actions against the CEO of Disney, Anne Imation, who has taken the matter to the Supreme Court. “You know, y’all, I don’t even care!” Cyrus said. “All I’ve ever wanted was to star in a Francis Ford Coppola film and perform a duet with Radiohead. I want to be taken as a serious actor and musician.” “It’s not her place to grow up,” said Imation, in front of the 4-by-4 cage that once held the Disney star. “I remember when she was just a little girl. She would come to the studio and put on the shock collar like a nice, obedient thing. Now she refuses to wear anything that will control her by means of pain. In fact, she won’t wear

anything at all anymore. I just don’t understand what her issue is.” The 17-year-old starlet has ditched her actor boyfriend for someone “with more street cred,” and has been recently seen around Hollywood holding hands with Steve Wozniak, the 60-year-old co-founder of Apple. “I’m tired of being thought of as cute!” said Cyrus, who plans to get ‘knocked up’ within the year and change her name to Fertiley Sexual Desyrus. “I’m badass and I can’t wait to show the world that I’m multitalented. Respect the Versatiley Cyrus,” she concluded, throwing up an obscure gang sign consisting of two fingers in a V-shape as she rode away on her Bedazzled tricycle.

Recently, many of the female student bodies at SDA have gone missing and have been replaced with robots who take on the guise of trendy hipsters. These clones have been donning themselves in highwaisted shorts, boots and floral tops, with their hair long and straight with a brade in an attempt to blend in with the rest of the school. These robots seemed to have been created during the summer and replaced many students who appeared to be scoring very low on the state tests. Ever since the placement of the robots, the school’s projected API score has sky rocketed. Many students have noticed this odd change in the student body since the first day of school. “When I went to see my friend on the first day, I could only find some robotic girl that had replaced her,” says sophomore Sue Spicious. “She had a stamp on the back of her neck saying ‘Property of SDUHSD’.” Teachers have been worried about the robots’ behavior in the classrooms. They reportedly all raise their hands in unison and speak answers out together in class. While the robors have been receiving perfect grades, “ . . . it’s really creepy,” said Para Noid, history teacher. “It’s weird that the whole classes knows everything and are synchronized. It’s as if they are all being controlled by one person.” The principal, Kahn Trol, was unavailable for comment. It was reported that a device labeled “Robot Controlling Machine” had been moved into his office.

School outcast receives perfect score of 2400 on SAT By Arinore Brindrickson

Tensions rose last Thursday when universally recognized idiot junior Maura Ohn received a perfect score on her SAT. The revered 2400, a score usually only attained by Asians (and occasionally that one

Indian kid) came as a shock to the dumb Ohn, as well as nearly the entire student body. “She must have cheated,” said embittered senior Chang Zi Qi. “I studied my entire life for this test in a secluded pagoda in the barren northeast of China, and I only managed a 2340!” Added

Chang, “This will shame my ancestors.” Not all students were resentful of stupid Ohn’s 2400, however. “It is quite a remarkable achievement, worthy of much praise,” said another dimwit, Lou Zerr, who is reported to have received a

900. “She is a beacon to us all, and one day, I, too, will bask in the glowing light of this feat.” Ohn is infamous schoolwide for claiming that birds were just feathered airplanes. Ohn herself was surprised by the high score. “It was quite a jolt to me,” said the

nincompoop. “But I can’t fathom why everyone is so perplexed.” Despite all the publicity, Ohn does not appear to have gained popularity, still eating alone in the bathroom during lunch. “I was just kidding about that plane thing by the way,” Ohn pleaded. “Please! I’m a pariah!”

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katherine bueche Senior Sammy Bueche, right, attends a Zumba aerobics class at the Encinitas YMCA with some friends for a more fun and exciting workout at the gym.

work it out

There has been a recent increase in teenagers getting memberships at local gyms, and there are a lot of different reasons why SDA students choose to go to the gym. Story by Kerry Roberson.

trip to any theme park will convince you: Encinitas is generally comprised of pretty fit people. Teenage obesity isn’t as big of an issue here as it is in other communities, not to undermine the seriousness of it. The general health of teenagers here could potentially be credited to the fact that there has been a recent surge in high school-age kids signing up for memberships at local gyms. There are many reasons why SDA students choose to have a gym membership. Why they work out “I like the yoga classes at LA Fitness,” said Kendall Running, junior. “I feel better when I go because it really relieves stress.” Megan Hatfield, junior, has a membership at 24 Hour Fitness. “Varsity players get in for free!” exclaimed the basket-

ball, track, and cross-country athlete. It’s true: the Encinitas 24 Hour Fitness provides free memberships for varsity team members at SDA because it “…promotes proper exercising, so that varsity sports players aren’t getting injured and stay healthy and in shape,” explained Courtney Meadows, the Service Representative for the Encinitas 24 Hour Fitness. Students can use this gym for free during the school year after a simple verification of the varsity team they play on. “Going to the gym helps me stay in shape and it definitely pays off when I’m playing sports,” Hatfield said. The Greenasium, a new, environmentally friendly gym in Encinitas, maintains a pay-asyou-go philosophy, which they estimate to become popular

with teens. Chris Bernath, a personal trainer at LA Fitness, said that the biggest reason high school students have been getting memberships recently is to stay in shape in preparation for upcoming sports seasons. “I think a lot of athletes come in during summer since it’s

“I go [to the YMCA] over summer sometimes to have fun, but also to get into shape. There’s more freedom than playing an organized sport because you just plug in your iPod and do your own thing,” said sophomore Riley Rowe. In lieu of playing sports, senior Cassie Boyd goes to LA Fitness every day for an hour after school. “I go there because my best friend has a membership, but mostly it’s a great way to burn extra calories, and I like to sweat,” she said. Classes at gyms are also a great way to stay fit. The grouporiented workout seems to motivate the gym-going students at SDA. Zumba classes, offered at the Encinitas YMCA and The Greenasium, are a cardio dance workout, popular among girls and guys alike. Yoga is of-

“[Exercise] makes kids feel good because it releases endorphins.” - Robin Etheridge, PE teacher the off-season. But yeah, we have seen a general increase in teenagers getting memberships recently,” said Bernath. “I would probably say we have seen an increase in teenagers coming to the gym,” said Meadows. Classes and more Exercising at the gym isn’t always a supplement to sports.

fered at many local gyms, as are spin classes, step aerobics, and Pilates. “I’m there with a lot of other people, so it pushes me to work harder,” said Hatfield, about the classes she sometimes takes at 24 Hour Fitness with her mom. A stress release Fitness is such an important part of being healthy, especially during the teenage years. Robin Etheridge, a yoga teacher here at SDA, explained the positive effects of exercise during the teenage years. “Exercise for teens is important to release stress... Most importantly I think [exercise] makes kids feel good because it releases endorphins,” she said. During the time when everyone is stressed out over school work or college applications, sometimes the best remedy is just to hop on a treadmill and break out in a smile.

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what’s in that red cup?

In response to recent student deaths the school is keeping an eye on athlete’s Facebook accounts. Story by Pauline Disch.

he athletic department has warned student athletes to be cautious of what’s on their Facebook accounts. Students with pictures that raise suspicions of drinking or other illegal activity will be called into the athletic director’s office to discuss the photograph. Some students said that this new policy is an invasion of privacy and over the top. However the department points out that what they are doing is in the best interest of students when college scouts are looking for high school athletes. The purpose is also to decrease the number of drinking and driving accidents among students. According to Athletic Director John Labeta there must be physical proof for an athlete to get into trouble, like actually seeing a bottle of beer. If alcohol is not in the “red cup,” then there is no punishment. The student is advised to take the pictures down so no other parents, colleges, or professionals have the same misunderstanding and the student can walk away unsuspended. Athletes caught drinking will be suspended from the team. “If we are alerted we are going to act. We just want students to be more aware of what’s happening,” said Labeta. Labeta explained that school officials will not be scanning student athletes’ Facebook accounts personally looking for drinking, but would investigate tips from parent phone calls. However, many students feel it is an invasion of privacy. “I just don’t think they should be able to look at everything you are doing because some of it may be personal,” said freshman water polo player Nate Willert. “I think the Facebook checks are just another way for authority to get kids in trouble. Students are aware of the repercussions associated with having a Facebook, they don’t need their coach looking at their Facebook too to see what they are doing,” said senior cross country runner Amy Lewis. “The main purpose of this new policy is to insure student

safety and avoid tragedies that have hit local schools,” Labeta said. “After the deaths of the local student athletes we are trying to be more preventative,” Labeta said. The district has put this precaution into effect because of the recent pattern of athletes driving and getting in fatal accidents while under the influence and staying out past curfew for parties. Advising students to be more careful of what they are putting on Facebook is a step towards cutting down on underage drinking and deaths. Though the recent student monitoring is for safety reasons, athletes still feel that it is unnecessary. “I think that Facebook checks are intrusive to student’s personal lives and are definitely going too far. I am glad that the district expresses concern for our health and safety but what decisions student athletes make during their free time are really no business of anyone’s but their own,” said junior volleyball player Sabrina Ruediger. Labeta says that there have not been any reports this year of suspended players for photographic evidence of drinking, nor do students say they’ve heard of anyone. The athletic director also said this new policy has been explained to all schools in the district and is done so through the athletic department. Some schools have specific programs that stress the importance of not drinking, but they’re separate from athletics. “One third of SDA students play sports, so if the department can reach out to this portion of athletes the message should spread through the campus,” said Labeta. Other important factors are colleges and recruiters. Labeta said the more he’s around scouts, the more they say they are watching social networking sites to learn about the athletes coming to their school. “Colleges are looking at students’ Facebooks too, so it’s in the best interest of the athletes for us to let them know what we are seeing,” said Labeta.

To see more of what students thought on this issue visit sdamustang.com for full interviews.

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field hockey The field hockey team dominates their league and plans on doing so in playoffs.

jocelyn lee Senior Ashley Muñoz sticks it out, literally, to steal the ball and slow down the other team to give the momentum back to the Mustangs.

water polo

Waterpolo stays undefeated.

For the first time at SDA, the Mustang boys waterpolo team is playing other nearby schools. The team is undefeated as of Nov. 3, according to head coach Andrew Peterson who said that the boys are doing well for the amount of experience that they have. “Each game teaches the boys experience which they then apply to the games,” he said. “The boys keep improving from each game they play.” Peterson also said that the team has been getting quicker, stronger, and is advancing technically every week. The boys water polo team, however, is not yet competing as a varsity level sport so they do not compete in league games or any CIF affiliated games. anna sheridan

Get to know xcountry runners The varsity cross country team is up and ready to run in CIF. The cross country season is coming to a close and the runners are ready for league and CIF competition. “There’s lots of excitement,” said coach Justin Conn. “We have a number of close runners in ability and since cross country is team scoring it’s important to have a good pack,” he said. Although SDA is not winning its league, according to athletic.net, several runners are standing out with impressive times. Senior Steven Forsythe has the sixth fastest two mile time at 10:39 among the county’s division three schools. Serena Saake is the second fastest freshman (16th overall) in San Diego, division three, with a time of 13:30 for two miles. pauline disch “Cross country is going really well and its been super fun as usual. Overall I think our team is really memorable and funny, and its nothing in particular, just the little things that happen at practice and at meets that make me laugh,” said sophomore Niki Williams.

“The team is amazing this year, everything is coming together and we are all really close both running and in friendship. We are hopeful for CIF because we think that we have a chance to make it to the state competitions,” said senior Lane Jackson.

“I think everyone would have to say that the doughnut dash is quite the memorable run where everyone gets on a team and runs while holding onto a rope. After a couple laps the teams have to shove doughnuts in their mouths. It’s pretty entertaining and fun,” said senior Maddie Roberts.

girls vball

Volleyball team qualifies for CIF. The volleyball team has a record of 13-8 as of Nov. 3 and is second in the Valley League behind CCA according to maxpreps.com. They definitely have a spot in the CIF competition because second and first place teams from each league particiapte, so the SDA volleyball season is not over yet. The team has many strengths that have led to their success this season, but senior Maddie Scarlett credits it to the girls’ talent. “Most of us have been playing together for three or more years which makes us more than teammates but like sisters. We have the talent to advance, we just need the motivation,” she said. They play their first round of CIF games Wed. and Thurs. of next week. pauline disch

The varsity field hockey team is ranked first in the Valley League with a record of 12-6-1 and is undefeated in their league (8-0) as of Nov. 3 according to maxpreps.com. On Sept. 21 the girls took Torrey Pines to double overtime before losing in sudden death. “That was the toughest loss of the season,” said head coach Rebecca Wilson. The team also won the Academy Cup. With a score of 2-1, the Mustangs took the Canyon Crest Ravens in overtime. Many girls on the team are listed as statistic leaders in the North County Times. Ariana Crow, senior, is listed as a scoring leader, a goal leader, and an assist leader. Teesa Lhota, junior, has some of the highest winning percentages in the county. “Teesa Lhota is a stand out goal keeper, averaging less than 1 goal per game,” Wilson said. The girls have high expectations for the rest of their season. “We plan to make it to the playoffs and make it to the semi-finals at the least. Lady Mustangs are fully capable of making it that far,” said Wilson. anna sheridan

girls tennis The varisty team finishes victoriously. SDA’s girls tennis team ended the season successfully in the Valley League at 8-1-1 as of Nov. 3 according to the North County Times. “I hope we can win playoffs and do well in CIF,” said Jenai Machhi, junior. The girls are well on their way, with only three losses this season overall. “The LCC match was the best because we weren’t expecting to beat them, but we realized we were more capable than we thought,” said Andra Nordin, junior. “The team improved a lot and we will do even better next year,” said Nordin. anna sheridan

girls golf

Ending strong and ready for next year. The girls golf season is over and even though the team did not advance to CIF they have a lot to be proud of. After previous seasons of rarely winning matches the team turned it around finishing with a 5-7 record according to the North County Times. This includes a victory over Carlsbad and two against CCA. The improvement from last year can be credited to new freshmen. “We had a lot of freshmen this year who contributed a lot and really helped the team, eight of the twelve players were in the ninth grade,” said freshman Kathryn Chapman. Chapman also explained that the team was only one game behind Del Norte to become Valley League Champions. She said that there were several difficult matches where the girls let their spirits get down against schools like Torrey Pines and La Costa Canyon. “It helped that we had more consistent scores towards the end and weren’t shooting all over the place,” Chapman said. pauline disch

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Surfer Vs. Skater

Skater Matt Dalrymple and surfer David Ball test their smarts on a few classic questions of our time. Who will rise to the occasion, and whose wits will falter? Sure enough, there can only be one winner. Story by Ari Brin. Which came first, the color orange or the fruit? SK: The fruit, it was found in Spain. And the color naranja came first. SU: Well, I’m sure the color orange. How could you distinguish the fruit without colors? Me: Skater, your answer sounded right on the surface, but just like an orange, when you peel away the skin, a new truth emerges. According to both Wikipedia and Yahoo! Answers, the orange originated in Southeast Asia. I’m starting your score off with a negative 30 points for your lies. Surfer, I’m sure you could find a way to distinguish between an orange and a hunk o’ steak if you were colorblind. Minus 15 points. Why is a pear called a pear if there’s only one? SK: I don’t know… It’s just lonely. SU: Because it’s spelled differently.

Me: Skater, I really just don’t know what to say. I’m going to subtract a pair of hundred points for that answer. Surfer, congratulations on solving the question that has plagued mankind since the beginning of time. 173 points for your powers of deductions. Why does the word monosyllabic contain five syllables? SK: Its etymology is from Latin. The word has evolved over time. SU: Just… the man made it that way. Me: Skater, good answer, I’m impressed. You have knowledge of evolution superior to that of Darwin’s. I’m giving you 400 points. To be honest, Surfer, I’m not sure who “the man” is, or why he is man-dating that “manosyllabic” is more syllables than it need to be. I repri-man-d you 60 points. If wool shrinks in the wash, why

don’t sheep shrink when it rains? SK: I don’t want to sound dumb, but no matter what I say, you’re going to make me sound dumb. SU: Because wool doesn’t have a soul. It’s just stripped sheep, so it has more ability to just dwindle away. Me: This was an understanding that I thought we had come to, Skater. Don’t make me feel bad. Minus 7000 points for guilt-tripping me. Gosh, that just made me feel worse. Surfer, that was probably the deepest thing I have ever heard. I’m not exactly sure that’s the scientific answer, but it’s so beautiful. Here’s 389.67 points. If you scare someone half to death twice, are they ¾ dead or 100% dead? SK: 150% dead. You multiply them together…wait! Let me change my answer. Hella dead! SU: Fully dead. Me: Skater, once again you have

thea brown Seniors Matt Dalrymple and David Ball both flash their maniacally happy smiles to the camera, scaring everyone half to death twice and killing them entirely.

left me speechless. A half times a half does not equal 150 percent. But since I’m trying to be nice, I’ll give you a few points for effort. Here’s 150. Surfer, thanks for the decisive answer. But I doubt if scaring people half to death is leaving a trail of corpses in its wake. I deduct a million

points for every person killed by this epidemic. I believe the national count to this day is a big fat zero. Total: Skater: -6680 Surfer: 487.67

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who’s your daddy?

The SDA faculty seems to be reproducing at an alarming rate. The result? A batch of adorable infants and toddlers that cause ‘Ohhh’s and ‘Ahhh’s each time they make an appearance on campus. But here comes the real test: how well do you really know your teachers—and their babies? Here are six of SDA’s own teachers, John West, Justin Conn, Jeremy Wuertz, Jeremy Wright, and Oly Norris, and their six heart-meltingly adorable offspring. But who’s whose? It’s your job to find out. Match each teacher with his respective baby, and then check your answers at the bottom to see how much you really know. 1-B, 2-E, 3-C, 4-D, 5-A