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MUSTANGEXPRESS
S tairwell to modern technology The student publication of Sunrise Mountain High School
Volume 16 Issue 1
http://mustangexpress.org
Present-day: The iPad creates a new way of life. Providing internet everywhere and the ability to talk to people. Along with being able to read books in the palm of your hands.
Compiled by: Emily Bridgewater Section Editor
The world has seen techonology improve a lot in the past 50 years. It use to be simple phone calls, then to crazy boxes with internet to talk to other people, now to the world of streaming videos on your TV and listening to your favortite tunes with a little box and ear phones.
1997: The social network Six Degrees allows for making friends and profiles. Later years in 2004 MySpace arrived and Facebook came about in 2007. www.copybrighter.com
1973: The cellphone is invented by Dr. Martin Cooper. The cellphone was a Motorola.
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1970’s: The term was coined in the sixties, but the internet was used only for colleges, military use, and governemt officials. The worldwide web was publicized in 1991. www.techfaq.com
2001: The Apple iPod is invented by Apple products. It was not the first mp3 player but it is the most known. www. ipod.about.com
Photo by Ben Schuinn
1940 to 1945: The computer was a network of wires and cables. It wasn’t until the late 60’s and early 70’s that the computer was a small box.
1876: Alexander Graham Bell invents the first telephone.
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Photo by Bill Bertram
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Who relies heavily on technology? Do you?
My Life week successful, offers students career help
Students use technology on a daily basis whether they are using their phones or computers. Every day in class, you look over and see your friend listening to their iPod or texting their friends or mom. It is surprising to go on Facebook book after school and see status updates that were updated during the school day. Texting and phones, anything with a screen has become a staple in the world we live in these days.
The college and career fair came to Sunrise Mountain last week. It kicked off on Monday, Oct. 3, with media doing some mock interviews. On Tuesday it was a dress up day where teachers dressed up to show off their college or careers. On Wednesday clubs, electives and CTE classes put up booths to advertise what they were doing. The actual career fair took place on Thursday where booths were set up in the cafeteria, gym and outside and speakers from different universities and industries talked to Sunrise Mountain students. Friday was filled with college trivia and vendors giving out prizes. Story by: Braden Taylor
“ [I am ] V ery reliant on technology . I t ’ s my main form of communication with my friends whether it be facebook , text messaging , twitter .
I’ m very dependent on it . I t ’ s efficient and convenient .” -E rik K ausin , 12
Photo by Natasha Hossain
Photo by Emily Bridgewater
“I guess that technology doesn ’ t affect Homecoming arrives on campus me that much because I make an effort to not rely on it too much .” -K hylie G ardner , 12
“I feel like I do rely on it too much . E very thing revolves around it too much and with out it , life would never be the same .” -K arey A rmenta , 12
Photo by Natasha Hossain
Homecoming week is here! On Tuesday many people dressed in hippie gear for Woodstock Day. Wednesday means it’s time to dress in tropical clothes, for Tropical Day. Ancient Rome will be on Thursday where you can where your togas; but remember they must be school appropriate. Later Thursday the Powder Puff game will take place at 7 p.m., come see the Bloated Brussels Sprouts and the Hairy Hamburgers go head to head. After the game there will be a bonfire. Friday is the big day where students dress in school colors, and a parade is held. At 7 p.m. varsity football will be playing against the Paradise Valley Trojans, and the ticket price is $3 per person. Saturday is the dance from 7 to 11 p.m., and tickets are $15 for a single, and $25 for a couple. They will be sold during lunch. You must have your Student ID and dance contract. Show your spirit and celebrate Homecoming week! Story by Sierra Pritchard
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The Dispatch
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Mustang football lends helping hand Arianna Saenz-Ochoa Page Designer
There’s more than one reason to be proud of the Sunrise Mountain football team and it’s not just how they play on the field on Friday night. The varsity football players participate in many different community service activities, one of which includes the buddy system with the Autism program where the players eat lunch with the students every Thursday. They also take part in a reading program at Coyote Hills in which they read to kids from grades K-5. In addition they help with various projects and clinics with the City of Peoria and the City of Glendale. By participating in all these community service activities, SMHS Head Football James Carter hopes that the boys will learn valuable lessons. “I think in today’s world you
need to do more with the community and society,” Carter said. “Kids need to learn that it feels good when you give back. I always tell them it’s better to give than to receive.” Senior and center Scott Peterson really enjoys participating in community service. He especially enjoys the buddy system with the kids in the Autism program. “I think [being buddies with the kids in the Autism program is] one of the greatest feelings,” Peterson said. “It’s better than winning the football game.” Senior and quarterback Max Shepherd thinks that doing community service together helps the team stay unified. He especially enjoys sharing the team’s passion for football. “All of us love playing football,” Shepherd said. “We love the sport and sharing it with others makes it ten times better.” In 2010 the team was awarded
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Varsity Football players Dominic Noble, Hunter Wright and Ryan Hawkins read stories to second graders at Coyote Hills Elementary School. The Varsity Football team has been doing community service since last year. Photo by Reegan Heddings
the Sportsmanship Award by the Arizona Football Officials Association. This award was given due to their hard work with various community service projects and their respectful and courteous
behavior on the field. “Coach Carter show[ed] us how to be young men and [how to] be respectful to others and that’s what we just do on the field,” said Shepherd.
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Homecoming Nominees Announced Girls:
1. Lauren Annis 2. Cassy Carmody 3. Miranda Hay 4. Brianna Shanley 5. Gabriela Barge
Boys:
7. Ryan Hawkins 6. Zach Paulson 8. Zach Durfey 9. Cord Coronado 10. Max Shepherd
The Scene
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Upcoming releases meet all your entertainment needs this fall Haylie Konakis Page Designer
Music:
Oct. 24: Coldplay’s album, Mylo Xyloto Oct. 25: Kelly Clarkson’s album, Stronger Nov. 8: Mac Miller’s album, Blue Slide Park
on Oct. 28, Sublime with Rome on Nov. 3, and Big Time Rush on Nov. 5. Movies: Oct. 14: The Thing a horror/mystery/ sci-fi flick about at an Antarctic research site the discovery of an alien craft leads to a dispute between graduate student and scientist.
Oct. 28: Like Crazy, a romantic/ drama follows the story of a British college student who falls for an American, only to be separated after overstaying her visa in the US.
Nov. 8: Inheritance, by Christopher Paolini following its prequel Eragon. Even after long months of training and battle the real battle still lies ahead: they must confront Galbatorix.
Oct. 16: Foo Fighters will be at the US Airways Center. Cage the Elephant & Mariachi el Bronx will be the bands openers. Oct. 17: Colbie Caillat will be at the Tempe Marquee Theatre.
The Arizona State Fair Concert Series is back at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The lineup includes: Trace Adkins on Oct. 15, Billy Idol on Oct. 16, The Band Perry on Oct. 19, Snoop Dogg on Oct. 20, Judas Priest on Oct. 21, Gavin DeGraw and David Cook on Oct. 23, 3 Doors Down on Oct.26, Darius Rucker on Oct. 27, Bret Michaels
Oct. 28: Anonymous, a drama/ thriller about the theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere who penned Shakespeare’s plays.
Books:
Nov. 16: Rascal Flatts album, Nothing Like This
Oct. 23: 3 Doors Down will be at AVA Amphitheatre in Casino Del Sol. Theory Of A Deadman and Pop Evil will be the bands openers.
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Oct. 14: Footloose a comedy/ drama/musical about a city kid, Ren McCormack, moves to a small town where rock ‘n’ roll and dancing has been banned and his rebellious spirit shakes things up. Oct. 21: Paranormal Activity 3 a horror/mystery movie follows a couple as an evil spirit pursues them. In an attempt to unveil the mystery they install cameras throughout their house to capture the strange paranormal activity.
Dec. 6: Clockwork Prince, by Cassandra Clare, is about the magical underworld of Victorian London. With the help of the handsome, self-destructive Will and the fiercely devoted Jem, Tessa discovers that the Magister’s war on the Shadowhunters is overly personal. Video Games: Nov. 8: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Nov. 15: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Nov. 15: Need for Speed: The Run
Peculiar book made for mystery lovers NEEDTOBREATHE releases new album Katelyn Rey Page Designer
A new book has been set in the high school library; a beautiful book with a long title, but amazing writing and photography. It starts with a little boy and his grandpa gazing at a bunch of old photos. They were fantastic photos of strange children doing very peculiar things; a doll like girl who floats, a boy hoisting a bolder above his head, and a girl holding flames in the palm of her hands. The old man warns his grandson that there are dangerous things out there that no one but the two of them would ever understand.
Later in life, Jacob’s grandfather is placed into a home and Jacob starts to think those old stories were just a part of grandpa’s crazy fantasy from his time served in WWII. Then Jacob also starts seeing these strange creatures. Perhaps he inherited his grandfather’s insanity? The plot is full of twists and turns that made me
never want to put the book down. But when night came, I almost had to, for all the creepy photographs that line the book’s pages. The photos and writing work together to give the story a much more in-depth feel. You literally get to see all the strange images and everything he happens upon as he journeys through this peculiar story. I recommend this book to almost everyone. It’s got a relatable character with real world problems concerning his social life and family, a unique story line that has a dose of mystery too it, plus, a touch of romance.
Natalie Kurtz Staff Reporter
The Reckoning release Sept. 20, 2011 The newly popular band NEEDTOBREATHE released their newest album The Reckoning on Sept. 20, 2011. NEEDTOBREATHE released their first album in 2006 called “Daylight”. The band’s popularity has risen after opening for Taylor Swift in her 2011 tour. NEEDTOBREATHE’s album “The Reckoning” was given five stars on iTunes by over 1,500 people. After listening to the “The Reckoning” album a few times, the songs make me excited to listen to more. When you press stop, it makes you want to press play again so badly. NEEDTOBREATHE’s style is definitely unique. Sure it says rock for the genre, but as you listen to it, you can tell that these songs are more than just rock, they have a modern folk style going on. Their music could be compared to Mumford and Sons. The first song on the CD is “Ooh’s and
Ahh’s”; it is definitely catchy and has a deeper meaning than your average radio song, as do all of their songs. The album got its name from the track “The Reckoning”, whose lyrics can be interpreted in many different ways, depending on the listener. All the songs in “The Reckoning” have amazing lyrics, along with a good tune and beat; it is definitely worth listening to. It has a different style and is fun to listen to.
Two masters of music team up for Lulu Foster the People album debut success Ryan Sampey Staff Reporter
They’re back. The masters of metal are back and they’re joined by Lou Reed for another album. Metallica and Lou Reed are coming together to create an album titled Lulu. The album will consist of 10 tracks and 90 minutes of music. According to Wikipedia and Digital Spy, the album is based off a play written by Frank Wedekind titled Lulu. Both artists involved in the album are huge successes as musicians. Metallica has won a total of 24 music awards, including nine Grammies and two American
Music Awards. Lou Reed has even been inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. A band that has won over 20 awards teamed up with a Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer. When you put them together the result is Lulu. Lulu is, as described by Rolling Stone, “a mix of Reed’s album Berlin and Metallica’s Master of Puppets.” The number of people involved is a bit larger than a normal band. The four members of Metallica: Kirk Hammett (guitar), James Hetfield (guitar), Robert Trujillo (bass), and Lars Ulrich (drums) are in it along with Lou Reed
(guitar). The production team making the album consists of Anton Corbijn (album photography), Greg Fidelman (producer, mixing, and engineering), Metallica (producer), Lou Reed (producer) and Hal Willner (producer). The album will be released October 31st worldwide, and November 1st in North America.
Anissa Saenz-Ochoa Section Editor
The little known, but soon to be very popular indie pop band Foster the People released their debut album Torches on May 23. Only recently has their first single “Pumped Up Kicks” been heard all over today’s radio. I assure this is just the beginning. The band’s founder Mark Foster met his other two band mates in Los Angeles in 2009. This trio is not only very talented, but they also bring a unique sound to today’s alternative music. This album is absolutely infectious. The first half of the album is
especially up-tempo and catchy. With “Helena Beat” and “Call It What You Want”, it is impossible to be in a bad mood. If you’re looking for an easy going sound then “Don’t Stop (Color on the Walls)” and “Waste”, are the tracks for you. The last half of the album is just as good as the first half although it is considerably less upbeat. “Life on the Nickel” is a personal favorite in the last half because it stays true to the unique sound of Foster the People. Never does the album stop for a second to displease. The best part about Foster the People is that
each song has a different sound. This band has a bright future ahead of them and is already experiencing success as their fall tour is nearly sold out. After giving them a chance, I guarantee that Foster the People will become a must have part of every music lover’s collection. This album deserves 4 out of 5 stars.
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The Spotlight
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Fiedler goes to Africa Anissa Saenz-Ochoa Section Editor
Chemistry teacher Cheryl Fiedler traveled to Kenya this past July in pursuit of earning her Master’s Degree in Zoology. Through Miami University, Fiedler expects to receive her Master’s Degree in Dec. 2012. As part of her research, Fiedler was given the opportunity to travel to Africa. “Never had I ever thought I’d go to Africa,” Fiedler said. Fiedler and her group, which included other people working towards their Master’s Degree in Zoology, spent their days studying animals and plants throughout the savanna. Although Fiedler had the opportunity to observe many animals, she had a favorite animal to observe.
“I really liked seeing the lions,” Fiedler said. “We were really close to them so if they wanted to attack us they could have, but they were just looking at us… trying to figure [us] out.” During her research, Fiedler learned the most when she and her group interacted with the Maasai tribe there. “It’s so eye opening to see the difference of what we have here and what they have there,” Fiedler said. “They live in houses they build themselves out of sticks and mud; [they have] no electricity, no running water, no bathrooms... Even though to me it’s like, ‘Wow! You don’t have so much!’ they’re [still] so happy.” Most of the peoples’ native language is English, but Fiedler still learned
some Swahili when she interacted with tribes in the savanna. “They did tell us that ‘hakuna matata’ doesn’t mean what they say in [The Lion King] movie,” Fiedler said. “It means have a nice day.” She was told that “simba” does mean lion and also learned words like “caribu” which means welcome. A typical day for Fiedler included waking up at sunrise and beginning her day with inquiry projects. These included studying animals. For example, one day they studied baboons. After research, they’d report back to the group and discuss what they learned. “We were pretty busy from sunrise until 89 o’clock each night,” Fiedler said.
Photo by John Hoffman
After her two week stay, Fiedler was sad to leave Kenya. “We all wanted to stay longer,” Fiedler said. “It’s weird because there’s
things you go without like running water and electricity or even a toilet that you think you can’t get used to but then you do. And then you come back
here and it’s just weird because now I have a cell phone, I have electricity, I have water and it’s just so different when you’re there. You get used to it.”
Beckman spends summer vacation in China Katelyn Rey Page Designer
Senior Dianna Beckman went on quite the adventure this summer. She took a two week trip to China. She and her family
visited two of the biggest cities. “[We visited] Shanghai and Hong Kong,” Beckman said. “I stayed at, like, three different hotels between the two cities.”
China isn’t as multicultural as the US is, so to see a blonde tourist like Beckman walking down the street can certainly turn some heads. “My overall favorite part was the people
there. They were really different. They loved talking to you,” Beckman said. There are many different foods found in a foreign country. One of the most unique Beckman ate
was jellyfish. “It was crunchy,” Beckman said. Vacations out of state can be somewhat overwhelming sometimes. One can imagine that a vacation on the other side
of the world would be even more so. “I wish I could have stayed at least another week,” Beckman said. “[As for living there]; China’s cool to visit but I’d rather live here.”
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Upcoming Italy trip interests Sunrise Mountain students Emma Miller Page Designer
Last spring a select few Sunrise Mountain students and teachers took a trip to Paris. Junior Heather Turner and AZ/ US History and World History teacher Beth Joice were among them. “The first trip was so successful,” Joice said. “We went to Paris, and we saw everything that you ever wished to see in Paris It was a fabulous trip… The places [the tour guides] took us were just amazing.” Turner also thought the trip to Paris was worthwhile. “It was super fun… you got to see a lot of stuff that you would never see here,” Turner said. “[There was] a lot more architecture, it was very beautiful; everywhere you went there was something special.” Joice believed that the last trip was so successful that she should book a trip for this year.
Photo by Educational Tours
“I realized that this was a legit tour group, and it was a lot of fun…. so we decided to book another trip, to Rome and Italy,” Joice said. “I’ve always wanted to go. Everyone I’ve talked to, they’ve always wanted to go see
Italy, so we thought that this would be a good place to go.” Senior Adrienne Sebade, a student who has already signed up for the trip, thinks that going to Italy is a great idea. “Ever since I can re-
member, I’ve always loved Italy and Rome in itself,” Sebade said. “I think it’s such a wonderful city, I’ve been saving up forever for something, like to go on a trip and then this trip came along, so I’m putting all my money into
this trip.” Turner also considered going on the Italy trip, but couldn’t because of the expenses. This year expenses are estimated to be around three thousand dollars. “Last year my parents spent a lot of time getting that money to go on the trip, and they don’t want to do it again because this one costs a little bit more,” Turner said. “But if you have the money, it’s totally worth it.” Sebade also believed the cost is worth it. “It was like three thousand in all, that included air fare, hotel, and two square meals a day and to get into all the museums, like the Vatican, the Coliseum any other places that you need to pay to get into, it’s all covered,” Sebade said. Joice explained that this year’s trip schedule will be full of famous scenic spots.
“We’re going to spend about three and a half to four days in Rome, so we’re gonna see all those things that you learn about in history and were built during the Renaissance,” Joice said. “And then we’re going to travel through Tuscany and go to Florence. We’re also going to Pompeii, and seeing what’s left of Pompeii and we’re also going out to the Isle of Capri. So, those things are all included in the trip.” Joice feels that the trip needs more people. “So far [we have] four [students],” Joice said. “We need to get a bigger group here, because, with this company, if you have more people, you have more say in how much time you spend everywhere. You need to get registered so the cost stays down.” For more information on the trip, go to www.eftours.com
Selbach to host 13-day trip to Europe Sierra Pritchard Staff Reporter
Counselor Julie Selbach is hosting a trip to Europe for the sixth time, which will travel to Dublin, London and lastly Paris, for a total of 13 days touring, exploring the buildings, and seeing things that pertain to those well-known sites in Europe. The trip will begin in late May and go into early June and the price is ranged at about $3,356 for a child and $4,111 for an adult. It will be hosted through EF Tours and will be added with an extension of three more days. “The price tends to go up every few months, and they [students or parents]
can pay for the trip over time and not just all at once,” Selbach said. “Two weeks is pretty good, and we get to go to Normandy.” This is Selbach’s sixth time traveling with EF tours and visiting Paris and London, but it will be her first time visiting Dublin, Ireland. “I absolutely love travel, and I have a passion for Europe,” Selbach said. “London is just really fun. One year we got to see Lion King and Buckingham Palace. Paris, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre; there are so many things to see.” Tours will be held nearly every day where students will be able to
roam the city and learn new facts. “There will be a guided tour, and then students will have lunch on their own, and they have a couple of hours to explore a certain area in the city,” Selbach said. “Students will get a broader view of the world. How the world works, and how people aren’t that different from us, but to learn to accept those differences.” Students of all ages can attend, and some students have already graduated. “[We are] looking for responsible students. [That have] passion and love for learning about history and culture,” Selbach said. Past traveler, senior
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Khylie Gardner, talks about how she enjoyed the trip, and the knowledge she gained. “It was really fun,” Gardner said, “Now I want to travel more, I want to study abroad.” Future traveler, senior Brooke Alden, is looking
forward to the trip and hopes to have a memorable experience. “[I think that the best thing is] being able to see the world,” Alden said. “I’m a teen, going to three countries in Europe. And I get to see how people live differently.”
Information came from all of her friends and family, which is what persuaded her to join. “Mrs. Selbach was pretty informative, and she’s done it before, I trusted her,” Alden said. “I talked to my friends, and mom about it [as well].”
German foreign exchange student enjoying Arizona Emily Bridgewater Section Editor
Lucy Schreiber isn’t a typical girl; she is a girl who has an opportunity, an opportunity that most teenagers dream of having. Any teenager would be excited to study in a different place oppose from their own. Junior Lucy Schreiber is an exchange student from Hildesheim, Germany, who is through the exchange program American Field Service (AFS).
“It’s a town near Hanover and it is in the northern part [of Germany],” said Schreiber. This is Schreiber’s first trip to America and so far she likes it. “It’s awesome. It’s so different and they all talk in English. It is big. It’s definitely big. Arizona is bigger than Germany,” Schreiber said. In Germany, everything is compact; such as the cars and roads. It isn’t just Germany that is like that in all of Europe. Schreiber has enjoyed
her time out here so far. She has been to Flagstaff and Snow Bowl. “I have been in Flagstaff because my host sister studies there,” Schreiber said. “I went to the sky ride up there. It drives on a thing up and normally in winter you can ski there [Snow Bowl], because of the snow.” Although she didn’t get to pick where she was placed, she still like Arizona a lot. “I had no interest in my placement. So if a family in Ohio picked me I would
come to Ohio. But when I heard I come to Arizona, it is cool because it is so warm,” Schreiber said S c h reiber said that one of her favorite things about Arizona is the heat and the cactus. “I love the cactus, so cool,” Schreiber said. She also
likes the large amount of fast food restaurants. She thinks fast food is awesome and good.
Schreiber came to Arizona on August 9 and so far does not miss her family back in Germany.
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Facebook Mac Flickr Networking Website
Tag Like 140 Twitter
What’s On y Messaging
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To be honest..... How do you feel about the changes on Facebook recently? “It’s hard to get used to it. It’s confusing when you log on and your friends list is on the side.” -Nick Bolligar, 9
“They are okay, a little annoying.” -Tyler Sauer, 12 Information from KissMetrics Marketing Blog
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Playing Field
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Hawkins speaks about football now and beyond Anissa Saenz-Ochoa Section Editor
Senior Ryan Hawkins has been playing the game of football since his sophomore year and is currently ranked as one of the top kickers in the state. According to AZcentral’s list of Arizona’s Top Ten Kickers, Hawkins is ranked first. Hawkins realized he was better than average his junior year. “I got better coaching,” Hawkins said. In addition to his talent, Hawkins’ favorite part about football is game day. “[My favorite part is] playing under the lights on Friday and having all your fans in the stands,” Hawkins said. Playing football in high school isn’t the end for Hawkins, he hopes. Hawkins would further like to play football at a collegiate level.
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1 1. VICTORY WITH HONOR: Varsity players triumph in their victory against Greenway. Mustangs played Greenway Aug. 26 and won 46-19. Photo by Natasha Hossain 2. TAKE IT AND RUN: Sophomore Joveal Bungay runs with the ball. The JV team won against Peoria. Photo by Anissa SaenzOchoa 3. WORK HARD, PLAY HARD: Freshmen Mustangs run out ready to battle Liberty. The game ended with a tie. Photo by Braden Taylor
“I’d like to go somewhere there [California],” Hawkins said. In addition to anticipating playing college football, Hawkins would like to play even at a higher level. Hawkins also wishes to play in the National Football League. If he could choose, his dream team would be the Philadelphia Eagles. But for now, he looks forward to the season, having high expectations for himself. “I just want to be perfect,” Hawkins said.
M ustang F ootball 2011-2012 R ecord
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KICK THE KITTIES: Junior Kemrie Nash bumps the ball over the net in a game against Liberty. Girls Varsity Volleyball has a record of 5-10 as of the end of September. Photo by Ryan Sampey
SPIKE!: Varsity Mustangs play against the Liberty Lions. Unfortunately, the girls lost their game. Photo by Ryan Sampey
Freshman Taylor Glidewell joins varsity volleyball team Sierra Pritchard Staff Reporter
Freshman Taylor Glidewell makes the varsity team, hopes that she can continue with volleyball in the future, and help her team reach success. “[Varsity volleyball] is great experience, it’s fun,” Glidewell said. Glidewell has great potential. According to Coach Tony Gale, she could move on to great things. “She has great potential and mentally
seems prepared for the challenge of varsity,” Gale emailed. “Yes she does [have a bright future ahead of her] if she works hard to improve.” Glidewell is very proud of her team, and is ready to help the team reach victory. “We work hard,” Glidewell said. “I think we are pretty good, but there is always room for improvement.” Varsity is the highest team that you can be on. It is a privelege that Glidewell, a freshman, made the team. This accomplishment takes a lot of practice to earn. “I worked over the summer, and [volleyball] clubs helped a lot,” Glidewell said. Glidewell has been playing volleyball since she was young, wishes to continue with volleyball throughout high school,
and soon go on to a professional career in volleyball. “I wouldn’t mind. That would be pretty cool,” Glidewell said. “[I have been playing volleyball] since I was eight.” Gale knows that the varsity team can pick it up and win even more games. “We’ve struggled but the young ladies have worked hard at improving and we have been very competitive,” Gale emailed. Glidewell hopes to continue playing volleyball and wishes to help lead Sunrise Mountain and Coach Gale to future victories.
MUSTANG VOLLEYBALL VARSITY 5-10
JV 7-3
FRESHMAN 5-5
All scores are current as of Sept. 27
BUMP, SET, SPIKE: Freshman Hannah Jarrell spikes the ball over the net. The girls freshman team lost against Liberty. Photo by Alex Adams
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Playing Field
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Sunrise boys’ golf swinging to victory; Edwards looks forward to future season Christian Parravano Advertising Manager
Sunrise Mountain’s boys’ golf team started the year by placing second in the district, behind Ironwood. For a little background on golf, it’s all about qualifying. “The par is usually 36,” varsity golfer Brady Edwards said. “To qualify, you have to score a 37 or better on a match. So anything below 37 is a single qualification.” Golfers have to qualify in five matches to be qualified for state. You can qualify as a team, which you would have five players qualify and all five players go. However, golfers can also qualify alone. To qualify individually you have to qualify the
five times by yourself. “I’ve had some good rounds and bad ones,” Edwards said. “I really just want to get better by senior year [to get scholarships] for college. “ So far, varsity golfer Tommy Marino is the only player to qualify for state. According to Edwards, the team is close and everyone on the team is good friends. They support each other through losses and cheer for the victories. At this point, boys’ golf is eight wins two losses in matches. The team has finished second in two tournaments and third in another. The team itself has posted three of the five needed qualifying scores for the team state tournament.
SWING, SWING, SWING (From left to right): Senior Thomas Torrez practices his swing before hitting the ball. Junior Brady Edwards watches the outcome of his swing. So far, boys’ golf has posted three of the five needed qualifying scores for the team state tournament. Photos by Natasha Hossain
Shores believes team has improved Emma Miller Page Designer
1,2,3 SWING: Sophomore Maria Maurer is in midswing on the green. Junior Cheyenne Adamonis makes her way to the next hole. Girls’ golf has had eight wins and eight losses. Photos by Anissa Saenz-Ochoa
Swim and Dive start new season
Jacob Hogan: going the distance in cross country
Laura Johnson Page Designer
Heart beating out of her chest, she lifts her hand out of the water one last time to touch the wall at the end of the pool. Junior Nicole Podgurski is a member of the Sunrise Mountain girls’ swim team who have started off their season with two wins and one loss. Podgurski was inspired to start swimming from her family from an early age. “I have been swimming since I was seven,” Podgurski said. “I started because of my brothers, who always swam since they were little.” Members on the swim team compete in different races and distances. “I mainly swim distance which is typically the 200 and 500 freestyle,” Podgurski said.
Junior Kelsey Shores has been on the SMHS golf team since her freshman year. “I chose it [golf] because my friends were doing it and I just kept doing it every year,” Shores said. Shores believes golf is an enjoyable sport because while she is playing it allows her to relieve stress. “It’s really relaxing and it’s kind of like a laid-back
Braden Taylor Page Designer
Since entering high school, Podgurski has set record breaking times. “My best time in my 500 is a 5:45 and my best time in my 200 is a 2:09,” Podgurski said. “I made the school record twice my freshman year and I still have the 500.” Podgurski thinks that the best part about the swim team is the people on it. “[What I like best about the swim team is] being with the team and meeting new people every year,” Podgurski said.
individual sport,” Shores said. Shores thinks her game has improved from the previous years she has been on the team. “My short game is getting better, so I’m putting a lot better,” Shores said. Shores also thinks that the team has been improved as a whole. “Our players have improved a lot from last year and the new players this year have a little bit more experience than in previous years.”
JUST KEEP SWIMMING (top to bottom): Sophomore Bailee Pear swims during a meet. Senior Collin Avant finishes his lap. Girls swim and dive has had three wins, two losses, boys has had four wins, one loss. Photos by Katelyn Rey
If you are racing junior Jacob Hogan and the race is 3.1 miles, good luck beating him. Hogan has won the 5kilometer race in the first two cross country meets this season with the times of 16:30 and 17:20 Winning races does not just happen by going to the race and running it. What a cross country member does leading up to a meet is essential to the member’s success. “Some weeks I put in up to 55 miles, I try to put in at least 45 [miles],” said Hogan. Not only has Hogan’s
training helped him win two races, it has also caught the attention of his cross country coach Torin Lattie. “Jake is one of the hardest working runners I’ve ever had the privilege to coach,” Lattie said via email. “He is finally reaping the rewards of that hard work. He pushes himself more than most people are capable of.” Hogan is not only fueled by his success, but by his team as well. “I really enjoy the team [and] my coach makes it really fun,” said Hogan. “I don’t know if I would do cross country without the people I do have on the team.”
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Feather hair trend bound to fade soon Arianna SaenzOchoa Page Designer
This photo from www.conditionculture.com.
“Hey!” Steven Tyler called; he wants his feather hair décor back. Lately around school, stores and just about everywhere I’ve seen the newest trend in action: girls flaunting a feather in their hair. This hot new trend is just plain ridiculous, I beg of you please don’t jump on the bandwagon. Types of feathers like
Racy photos spark controversy Emily Bridgewater Section Editor
The line in art is a very fine line, whether it is in photos or writing. Recent photos by photographer Tyler Shields that surfaced on the Internet and show Glee star Heather Morris in controversial poses have upset viewers. There are several photos that have Morris with big bruises on her eyes and some raunchy photos of Morris with an iron. Many people were very upset when they looked at Shields’ website – Shields received more than 25,000 emails after the photos went viral -- and some even sent Shields death threats. In an article on Slate, Shields explained that these photos aren’t meant to be offensive but just a show of female empow-
erment. Shields thought that it would not offend anyone because he believed that this idea was really cool. Shields took risqué photos of women empowered with strength. Yes, the words underneath a blond girl that says “Even Barbie bruises” are a bit on the scary side. But these photos aren’t being shown to little kids, or they shouldn’t be anyway. Photography is an art form and anyone who says otherwise either gets offended easily or just doesn’t know good art. It is one of those things, like all art, that is subjective. I believe that photography has to offend someone whether religious groups, politics, or cultures in order to get the point across to the viewers. Ray Bradbury, sci-fi author, wrote Fahrenheit 451 to show that people who are offended by things should just be burned and discarded. In Fahrenheit
451, people burn books in order to keep from offending people. If people keep raising a fuss about certain art pieces than the whole world will be like Fahrenheit 451, where things will be burned because people don’t agree or people are offended it. Personally, I believe that racy art photos aren’t a big deal. Although I believe that these photos aren’t bad, I am open to viewing the other side and understanding how these photos could be offended. I am not offended, but I can definitely see how they could be offensive to some. Abuse is never a light subject. But I believe art is art, and if the art is awkward or unacceptable in your house than you have the right not to look at it. In the end, it is all up to you. It’s your choice to look at photos, whether they are good or bad, right or wrong.
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the ones that girls and even some guys wear in their hair were first used by fisherman to make fishing lures. The fad started in Colorado, where fly fishing is popular; it soon spread to California where the celebrities ate it all up. Steven Tyler, Kesha and Miley Cyrus were the first to sport the tacky look. These feathers can cost around $15-50. There are fake feather extension clips or real feathers that can be installed in your hair by a professional. The absurdness doesn’t stop there; there are feathers for your dog’s hair. They are called Puppy-
locks. I prefer not to believe that any dog owner would purchase a Puppylock. I am afraid that your dog would prefer to chase after a bird, not wear it. According to the PETA website, roosters are being “bred and genetically altered to produce long, luxurious saddle feathers (the ones on their backsides, which can take years to grow) before they are killed and de-feathered for their precious plumage”. In simpler words, live roosters are being slaughtered for their feathers just so you can be a part of the latest and hottest
trend. I’m not trying to be all PETA-esque but it’s sad that the purpose of a rooster’s life is to be a hair accessory. You are not a bird, feathers belong to a bird. Not a humans head. Wearing these feathers either makes you look like a fisherman wearing his work or a metamorphosing bird. Take your pick. These feathers, you call fashion, will slowly fade away just like the childish Silly Bandz. Coco Chanel once said, “Fashion fades, only style remains the same”. Take her wise words because this timely fashion trend will soon vanish.
Sloppy style outrageous Alex Adams Staff Reporter
Nowadays wearing your pants so low that you could see your underwear, wearing your hat with a flipped up brim, along with leaving the sticker on it and then wearing a shirt that is way too big, is the new style, or “swag.” This is a “style” that is extremely prominent in today’s culture. The most important factor is it is not what you wear; rather it is how you wear it. It is not a specific brand that makes this sloppy style, it is the person that is under the impression that ruining the bill of your hat by bending it upwards and then just placing it on your head, then deciding to sag your pants because that is the “cool” thing to do. Honestly, it looks ridiculous. Sure, there are music stars that sag and ruin their hats; but they are millionaires, and they still look absurd. They could dress however they want and us as teens would think it is cool. Think about it; showing off your
boxers and ruining a hat that could have been priced at forty dollars or more is “cool” when honestly it is unreasonable. Honestly it is not cool; it makes no sense at all why someone would want to do this. Logically, it does not make sense. Say you were running late to class and you were sagging, how are you supposed to make it to class on time? Plus if you have you hat flipped up and you need to hurry to class, most likely it will fly off your head. If you are wearing your hat the way you are supposed to and you have your pants around your waist, this will not happen. There is no point in wearing a shirt that is so big, it makes you look like you are wearing a dress. This is one of the most ridiculous things; yet this is considered “swag”. No, this should be considered outlandish. Wearing a shirt like this truly is pointless. Why would someone want to wear this? It does look like a dress, and then you add a stuck up hat and wear your pants around your ankles. Think about it this way; if you would not wear it to a job interview; do not wear the outfit out and about.
This picture is from http:// www.pantsaggin.com/tees.
This outfit makes it easier for people, most likely the elderly and adults, to make assumptions about you such as being lazy or that you are a “gangster.” If you wore this to a job interview, chances are you would not get the job. This “swag” needs to be put away with. It looks ridiculous. This is a bizarre concept of style, but it is not style. We as Americans should not even consider this “style” or “swag” or anything. We should only consider this sloppy. No if’s, and’s, or but’s about it. This is a ludicrous concept; this is absurd. This is sloppy.
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Technology errors caused by change, alternatives, back-ups should exist Mustang Expres Editorial Staff
The Peoria Unified School District (PUSD) switched to a new computer information system on July 1 and are dealing as best they can with the issues that are occurring as a consequence. According to Principal Jerry Nunez, the switch should benefit everyone. The new system, Pinnacle, has a longer shelf life than Silk, which is what PUSD used before. The new system, implemented in Fall 2011, was created just for us and suits the districts needs quite well. Pinnacle is web-based - that’s the major point in favor of the system. Parents will see the grades as the teachers update them, lag-free and live. However, teachers might find this frustrating. Parents will know what date an assignment was turned in and when it was graded by. Certainly, that pressure could ensure that teachers update their grade books more often. Any teacher grading 35 essays turned in on
a Monday will try to get them read and graded as soon as possible. Parents aren’t always understanding about how long grading takes and might expect the grade sooner than what is probable. The system was changed during the summer when few people were around. A few office personnel were trained Students work diligiently on homework and class activities during that time, but no in the library. Technology errors have made it difficult to one seemed prepared for complete projects. Photo by Laura Johnson the bugs that have plagued the school once it began. error messages for half a ahead of time, and thereSchedules were messed week. fore no chance to prepare up, and the grade book The problem is not, for this catastrophe. was down off and on for however, with the new Most other e-mail systhe first month of school. system being flawed. It tems are unavailable due As a result, progress re- is understandable that, to internet blocks. There ports came late with very as a pilot program, it will could have been and still little warning as to what have some issues that will should be back-ups in the students could expect. need resolving in the first place in case of technolThe entire system couple months. The main ogy errors. These techcrashed at one point, and issue is that the district nical difficulties are all the front office scrambled has not provided a back- too common to ignore. for an alternative. With no up plan or even back-up Schools need to prepare way to locate students on storage for when issues do beforehand or at least ofa computer, they had to occur. All the e-mails stu- fer an alternative for when get creative locating stu- dents had prior to the er- disaster does strike. The dents without a directory ror message were erased, use of backup systems to when parents came. resulting in a loss of in- store files or the business E-mail continues to be formation that frustrated practice of overlapping unreliable for students many, including Mustang the older system and new and teachers. Recently, Express reporters. There system together for a couattempts to log on to stu- was no warning to scurry ple of weeks could have dent e-mail resulted in an and save e-mails locally averted these IT setbacks.
Sunrise supports breast cancer awareness month Brooke Meyers Staff Reporter
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month or NBCAM. NBCAM is organized by breast cancer charities every October with the goal to raise awareness and funds for research. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women.
Sunrise Mountain High School is hosting a number of events to help with breast cancer. October 5 was the “Dig Pink” volleyball game against the Cactus Cobras. This game was different than usual volleyball matches. “Before the Varsity match we will introduce Breast Cancer survivors and all the ladies will be
wearing pink during their matches,” Coach Tony Gale said. The freshman girls’ volleyball game was at 4 PM, Junior Varsity at 5 PM, and Varsity at 6 PM. On October 6 the football team played Phoenix North. They were spirited for the game. “The boys will be wearing pink sox and jerseys,” Coach James Carter said.
HIT IT: Senior Brianne Glidewell bumps the ball during their “Dig Pink” game. this game was in dedication to the support of breast cancer week. Photo by Sierra Pritchard
A silent auction took place on October 5 during all the matches. The silent auction helped raise money for the Side Out Foundation whose goal is to further breast cancer awareness, education and patient services. Many things were sold at the silent auction such as gift cards, jewelry, purses, clothing, and baked goods.
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Friday early releases should be considered by district administration Alex Curtis Staff Reporter
Early release has been on a Thursday for as long as students can remember in the Peoria Unified School District. Every student loves getting out of school early on a Thursday but cringes at the thought of going to school the following day, Friday. District administration may think that kids won’t come to school if it is on a Friday. However, many kids already don’t come to school on the Thursday because of how short the day is. Students don’t want to have to go to school a full day after having a short day. District administration might be worried about the fact that many students won’t show up that it slips right by them because a student’s mindset is not that they get out early but that they have to go to school a full day after being somewhat teased with a half day. This is a problem that could easily be resolved with the cooperation of the Peoria Unified School
District administrators. They shouldn’t worry so much about how kids are not going to school and just make it more convenient for students. For example, if a student is planning to go out of town on the week of an early release it would make more sense for that student to get out early on the Friday, not the Thursday. Deer Valley School District has early release on Friday. District administrators should look at the Deer Valley School District’s attendance statistics for early release attendance and compare it to ours and see if the results are much different. Sunrise should consider going to a Friday early release system instead of Thursdays. If they do, the problem and frustration could be solved. Students love early release days but it can be a big letdown and hassle at times. District administration should get opinions and viewpoints from the students when deciding on early release days. Students would be happier and administrators would see an increase of attendance on half days.
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HUDDLE UP: Freshman football team gathers up before the game wearing pink socks in support of breast cancer week. The Mustangs won 54 - 0. Photo by Cesar Hernandez
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Get to know the fresh, new teachers at Sunrise Mountain. Some facts about them will make you laugh and others may surprise you. Here’s a teaser: I bet you didn’t know that Spanish teacher Linda Parrack sent a note, posing as the office, to a boy that spilled water on her. The note said that he was in trouble and his mother was coming to meet with the principal. But Mrs. Parrack never told the boy it was a joke. In the end, the boy’s mother showed up at the school and he actually got in trouble. Whoops! Take a look and learn about the new teachers favorite color, first car and more! Compiled by: Alex Curtis and Brooke Meyers
S cott H ereder (A uto )
F irst C ar : 1970 C amaro F unniest M emory of S chool : P utting my principals VW on the school ’ s roof
M aria S hiling (P hoto )
F avorite C olor : B lue B irthplace : D enver , C olorado F avorite S inger : B en H arper
D arrell K idd (E ngineer )
B irth place : H arbor C ity , C alifornia F unniest M emory of S chool :
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J odi L eonard (S pecial E d .)
F avorite C olor : P urple F avorite S port and T eam : F ootball , I owa H awkeyes
L inda P arrack (S panish ) J ulie S haffer (S pecial E d .)
F avortie M odern S inger : B runo M ars F avorite S port and T eam : B aseball , D iamondbacks
F avorite B and F rom the P ast : F oreigner F unniest M emory of S chool : M issed cue to enter during a play and entered the wrong door as the crowd laughed at her
C hris M oore (S cience )
F avorite C olor : G reen F unniest M emory of S chool : G et ting caught with an “ advanced ” copy of a chemistry final
T im L entz (C riminal J ustice )
F avorite B and F rom the P ast : J ourney F avorite M odern S inger : C hris D aughtry
C herraine A nderson (E nglish )
F irst C ar : R ed F ord F iesta F unniest M emory of S chool : M y B oyfriend and his friends picked up my car and put it in - between two trees