March 2013

Volume 62, Issue 7

Arcadia High School 180 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA

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March Madness: A Time of Change

By MARY GUYER Staff Writer

It was December. As my trembling finger pushed the submit button, I must confess, the aftermath consisted of both relief and anxiety. I was relieved that the college application process was finally over, but that just meant that the waiting game had just begun; the period where the colleges you applied to toy with your emotions for a few months as you sit on the edge of your seat biting your nails and refreshing your email page over and over as you pray to whatever god you may or may not believe in that you get in to your dream school.

The long procedure of me practically selling my soul to colleges, after writing essay after essay and filling out form after form, has actually helped me realize a few things. The previous season with college applications flowing in and the months of panic shortly following after are the most annoying. It’s waiting that makes you think about what you’ll be doing with the next four years of your life, and consequently, what you’ll be doing for the rest of your life after. It’s similar to how it feels when you program your classes every year: you consider what you want to do, where you want to go, and who you want to be, thinking maybe if you sign up for the right ones, that it’ll set you up on the path you need to accomplish those ambitions. Except in this situation, college and the rest of the world can give you that opportunity if you take advantage of it. And once you hit that submit button, you are taking advantage of that opportunity. After all, opportunities are all we can ask for out of life.

Then again, not getting into one of the top schools in the nation doesn’t necessarily dictate the course of the rest of your life. Sure, we all secretly wish to get into Harvard, but these schools don’t exactly guarantee you or me the chance to achieve our dreams. We are all different, and the roads we choose to take toward achieving our goals are different as well; all of us can make those dreams happen even without getting that stamp of approval from the most prestigious schools, and without the perfect formula of high school classes.

Spring is coming: it’s a time of new beginnings, right? The underclassmen have scheduled their classes and will get a fresh start in the next school year, another chance to prove what they’re capable of, whether it’s in class or on the AP exams. Everyone will be going in separate directions embarking on that new beginning, really taking control of their lives for the first time. As the college acceptance and rejection season sweeps AHS, I can’t help but be ecstatic for those who finally reaped the rewards of their four-year efforts, and be a bit morose for those who didn’t. Once I get my rejections and (hopefully) acceptances, I know I’ll be opening up an entrance to my future, a door that’ll lead me to anywhere I want to go and toward the person that I want to be if I choose to follow it: and that is the scariest yet most exhilarating feeling in the world. mguyer@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of AMAZON.COM, CLKR.COM, GOVGROUP.COM, HATWORLD.COM, and ST-MARYS.CA.EDU

Inside this Issue U.S. Doctors Cure Case of HIV:

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In a breakthrough at the Univerisity of Mississippi, a newborn infant is cured of HIV, a virus diagnosed in nearly 1.1 million Americans.

It Pays to Pay it Forward: If we can learn anything from the death of 12 year-old Bailey O’Neill, it’s that any and every act of kindness can make a difference.

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NEWS

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Local Cops Use Social Media

By ERIC CHO Staff Writer

With social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter remaining popular places to inform others about “what’s going on”, the 24-hour Electronic Communications Trior age, or eComm unit, was created to mon monitor social media and Internet content.

Since its launch in Sept. 2012, the eComm unit has identified “a suicidal teen on Instagram, intercepted bomb threats made on Twitter, and discovered plans for hundreds of iles legal drug parties via Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter,” according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Captain Mike Parker. In an effort to minimize negative results in the future, the unit enforces the laws made by the U.S. government through making its investigations public.

The methods proved to be effective. In a survey conducted in 2012, thousands of law enforcement officials acknowledged that the “rate of misconduct” severely dropped. Other surveys revealed that an overwhelming majority of police officers believed that “social media [helped] solve crimes more quickly,” according to Karen North, director of Univer-

sity of Southern California’s Annenberg Program on Online Committees. By increasing the awareness among citizens and informing them that that anything an individual puts up on social media is public, activity li dangerous activi y

has shrunk to an n all-tim all-time low.

Not only that, at, the eComm unit has also been n upholding the reputation of the he LASD. When a Twitter user tweeted about the slow service of one of the he Los Angeles jails, the eComm unit swiftly reached out to the user, providing him with th a

“phone number for the complaint hotline and a web link to their complaint form,” Captain Parker remarked.

Because of the eComm unit’s great service, the LASD’s main website gets an average of 1.2 million unique visitors monthly.

Recently, an Arcadia police patrol Rec supervisor was able to utilize the su eeComm unit’s tactics to locate a suicidal teen on the popular blogging g website Tumblr and treat her condition. It “wouldn’t have been cond possible with only our convventional means of record kkeeping,” Arcadia Police Department Sergeant Tom Dep LeVeque asserted. Instead, they LeVe “ultimately would have had to “ultima through the school records, gone thro takes time,” he added. but that take Despite tthe eComm unit’s abilminimize deaths and illegal ity to minimiz events, not all poli police departments have accepted the use of social media. NeveComm unit has ignited ertheless, the eCom revolutionary idea within the an almost revolutiona mindsets of numerous people, ranging citizens alike, and from the police force to ci is sure to have an impact on oour community. echo@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of CLIPARTOF.COM, FLICKR.COM, IMAGESHACK.COM, and SEARCHQUEST.CO.UK

Local Water Restriction

By MICHELLE HUANG Staff Writer

On Feb. 19, city officials from Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) as well as those from the Foothill Municipal Water District (FMWD)

and other loca local al water-saving businesses held a press conference that explaine explained ed to the citizens of the Foothill regio region on what the next few days would be lik like. ke. Residents in Pasadena, Altadena, L Laa Crescenta, and La Cañada Flintridge ge were all asked to refrain from outdoor watering

and to reduce their water use for the next eight days beginning on Feb. 21.

Residents of these Los Angeles counties were asked to cut at least 30% of their water use while a major imported water pipeline was taken out of service for those eight days. The water outage was expected to last until Feb. 28, and water for approximately 250,000 people livin in all four of those communities was limliving ited during this temporary shutdown.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), which maintains one t oldest water pipelines in the San Gabriel of the Vall area, was upgrading its Upper Feeder Valley water wat line, which delivers fresh drinking water to tthe Foothill communities in east Los Angeles les. “One of the biggest challenges to ensuring re reliable deliveries is the constant need to repair p and upgrade aging facilities,” explained MWD Chief Debra C. Man. The MWD is an association consisting of 26 cities and water agencies which serves nearly 19 million people in six counties all over Southern California. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to local citi and also helps its members to develop ies, w water conservation, recycling, storage, and other o environmental protection programs.

To support the temporary water outage, the city of Pasadena issued a level four water shortage. The Pasadena City Council

asked all residents to stop any outdoor watering activities, such as car washes, and to not water their lawns between the times of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., effectively reducing the city’s water usage during the eight-day period.

“Even though this temporary cut in our supply is severe, we are confident Pasadena will once again rise to the challenge and cut back on daily water use, so that we all have enough water for drinking and vital indoor uses,” explained PWP Manager Phyllis Currie.

In contrast to Manager Currie’s bans, FMWD Manager Nina Jazmadarian allowed local agencies to access stored water and groundwater supplies in order to meet their marketing demands.

To participate in conserving water during the temporary shortage, citizens of all cities were expected to cut their water use. Cutting down the use of water involved not filling swimming pools or spas, no car washes, not watering the lawn or backyard during certain times of the day, and not washing driveways, among other restrictions.

Other preventative measures included not leaving the faucet running while brushing teeth or shaving, running only full loads of clothes in the washing machine, and keeping showers to a maximum of five minutes.

Consumers were expected to visit the website BeWaterWise.com to determine their water restrictions during the shutdown. Gardeners w were also expected to take preventative safety measures for their plants before the water outm age a began. mhuang@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of CITYOFPASADENA.NET, ENERGYSTARGOV, and SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

March 2013

Dance,Dance...

Revolution!

REVOLUTION Egyptian protesters have added a creative twist to their protest by turning the “Harlem Shake” into a revolutionary tool.

By IAN CHAN Staff Writer

The “Harlem Shake” is a unique Internet meme that blends an excerpt from the original song by American DJ and producer Baauer with oddly choregraphed dance moves into an international video hit. Incorporating creativity and silliness, the meme has captured the world’s attention since it went viral about a month ago. While the dance routine may have been intended as just a joke to attract viewers, it has since shown to be capable of much more.

According to recent reports from Egypt, the latest Internet phenomenon has just turned into the latest revolutionary tool.

The dance routine was being utilized by Egyptian protesters to show dissent toward the current ruling party of Egypt. These protesters hope to spur positive changes to the Egyptian government. Since the collapse of the Mubarak regime nearly two years ago, Egypt has been struggling to find a new type of government. With different political parties attempting to take control, there was bound to be much disagreement. Thus, as predicted, the recent implementation of The Muslim Brotherhood as the ruling party of Egypt has been met with much dissent.

Thousands of Egyptian protesters have staged what they proclaim to be a peaceful protest. When traditional forms of protest failed, several young revolutionary minds turned to the viral video community for help. Started by 22-year-old engineering student Noor al Mahalaawi, the protest group known as the “Satiric Revolutionary Struggle” uses the “Harlem Shake” to criticize the government’s role in Egypt’s politics. Al Mahalaawi claimed that his group’s protest against the Muslim Brotherhood’s supposed human rights violations is a “change from violence to sarcasm.”

The face of the Egyptian revolution has changed, but the “Harlem Shake’s” effectiveness remains to be seen. However, one thing is certain: the protesters will do everything they can to get reform, even if it requires them to dance their way to it. ichan@apachepowwow.com Images courtesy of TINYPIC.COM

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A Potential Cure for HIV birth.

The three antiretroviral drugs given to the baby in Mississippi may just be the game changer medical reA potential cure for Human Imsearchers have been waiting for, as it munodeficiency Virus (HIV) was found minimized the virus to minuscule proand announced at the 2013 Conference portions to a point in which lifelong of Retroviruses and Opportunistic Intreatment will no longer be necessary. fections. Two years ago, a HIV positive Medical tests revealed that the HIV Mississippi newborn was administered levels in the baby became unthree doses of antiretrovidetectable in her bloodstream ral drugs within 30 hours merely 29 days after the initial of her birth. It successfully treatment. It is “imperative that prevented the virus as there we learn more about a newwas no longer any evidence born’s immune system [and] of HIV in her bloodstream how it differs from adults and nearly two years later. what factors made it possible Now that the presence for the child to be cured,” said of HIV is extremely miniDr. Rowena Johnston, vice mal, the girl is the first to president and director of rebe “functionally cured” of search at the American Founthe virus and researchers dation for AIDS Research. believe that the early dosMedical researchers are age of the three antiretroenthusiastic about the findviral drugs were the key to A MEDICAL MARVEL With medical researchers making a ing and are optimistic about the success.

Pediatric HIV special- landmark discovery in the field of HIV prevention, an HIV-free where this discovery may lead the future of HIV cures ist Dr. Hannah Gay of the future may soon become a reality. and prevention methods. Hopefully, University of Mississippi Medical Center cure for the virus.

HIV antibodies are passed onto ba- the specific concoction of the three explained that the dosage was necessary because they “didn’t have the opportu- bies of HIV positive mothers, but the 30% antiretroviral drugs will give new innity to treat the mom during the pregnan- transmission rate went down drastically to sight and leads to finding a solution to cy...to prevent transmission to the baby.” less than 2% if the infant was administered a HIV-free future for everyone.

Dr. Gay commented that the success of intravenous zidovudine (a drug used along the timing of the early intervention may with a variety of other medicines to treat ezheng@apachepowwow.com Photo courtesy of NATION.COM.PK hold more importance than the amount HIV) four to six weeks after his or her

By ERIKA ZHENG

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of the dosage. Hopefully, the dosage of the three key drugs during the early stages will result in an effective therapeutic procedure to minimize the chances of HIV positive mothers passing on the virus.

The chances of the mother passing on the virus would be drastically minimized and the breakthrough just may be the finding doctors hope will lead to the foolproof

The Cecil Hotel Mystery

By MATTHEW LEE Staff Writer

Missing for nearly three weeks, 21-year-old Canadian tourist Elisa Lam was found on Feb. 19 in a water tank on the roof of the Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Although the question of her whereabouts has now been solved, the conundrum of how she died remains an eerie mystery.

Although foul play and trauma have been ruled out after her autopsy, coroner officials have yet to determine the cause of death. From murders to demonic possession, many have begun forming their own theories on how Lam died.

As many continue to speculate, the continued investigation has brought up the Cecil Hotel’s eerie past. Strangely enough, a few individuals took their lives in the 1960s by jumping off the hotel’s balcony, and two serial killers stayed at the hotel and murdered 17 people in total in the 1980s.

“Nightstalker” Richard Ramirez killed 14

women while using the Cecil Hotel as his temporary home and base. Journalist Jack Unterweger stayed at the Cecil Hotel as well while researching a story on L.A.’s red light district, and during his stay he is believed to have murdered three prostitutes. According to tour guide Richard Schave, “this was a place for people who were down on their luck. These hotels are filled with people who are on the edge of being integrated back into society.”

The question of how Lam died has left many bewildered, but the question of how she ended up in a water tank without being spotted by security cameras, triggering an alarm system, and getting past a locked door that leads to the roof has left authorities and investigators baffled.

According to Los Angeles Police Department Sergeant Rudy Lopez, “falling into a covered water tank behind a locked door on top of a roof [is] an unusual accident.”

While some are convinced that this was merely an accident, others are convinced that demonic or spiritual possession could be a viable cause of Lam’s death.

Along with the hotel’s tragic history, rumors of spirits occupying the hotel have

begun to surface after Lam was found dead.

Years before the incident, many who stayed at the hotel complained about the hotel’s strange and peculiar atmosphere. According to one patron, the “place was unbelievably scary [and was] sterile-smelling like a horror movie kill room.”

As investigations continue on, a security video was posted on the Internet days after Lam was found dead revealing a very “strange” and “chilling” security feed. The video showed Lam in an elevator while stopping on multiple floors and peering out repeatedly. A commenter had interestingly pointed out that she “might be running away from someone or something.”

Although the case currently remains a mystery, many have shared their condolences with the Lam family as it continues on in these dark times.

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High School, in Real Life

By EVAN DELGADO Academics Editor

I think one of the biggest misconceptions about high school is the belief that it ends. One would like to think that the pettiness, gossip, work, and pressure dissipates upon stepping off of one’s high school campus, but those expecting life to be vastly different will be sorely disappointed.

Rather than comparing test grades with your seat partners, you’ll be comparing cars with your neighbors. Instead of measuring yourself against others by the amount of extra curricular activities you’re in, you’ll measure yourself against them in terms of job quality.

Although to some people this prospect might seem nightmarish, I think of it as an opportunity. High school can be difficult, frustrating, and unfair, but life after high school is no different. If anything, high school is a chance to deal with challenges that you’ll most likely face again in the distant future.

One of the complaints I’ve heard most often is the idea that the difficulty of your teachers determines your grades. While I’m sure that some teachers are more energetic, experienced, or knowledgable than others, I’ve generally heard this used as an excuse to cover up one’s own shortcomings. To be quite honest, the whole idea is absurdly fatalistic, especially considering that work ethic,

determination, and getting outside help are all omitted factors in this given scenario.

Teachers have one of the most grueling jobs on the face of the planet, dealing with texting-obsessed, inconsistent, apathetic teenagers for disconcertingly low wages. Some teachers are better at sharing their knowledge with students, but all teachers have something of value to offer. You don’t have to like them as a person, but you should always respect them as professionals. Instead of seething with anger at a teacher, try talking to them after class and trying to understand what you’re doing that’s holding you back. Seriously, they don’t bite.

Responsibility isn’t just about taking on more challenges, but rather making sure that you are accountable for your own actions. Sure, some teachers dole out innumerable assignments and hellish examinations, but adapting to these challenges can nurture the life skills you’ll need in your personal and professional life. When we enter the workforce, we may end up with an unfair, perpetually angry, or simply inadequate boss, but blaming our own failings on their unsavory characteristics won’t make your situation any better. One should exercise control over the things they can, even if some things are beyond one’s influence. edelgado@apachepowwow.com

Mr. and Mrs. Everything

By ERIKA ZHENG Staff Writer

Welcome to the organizational side of Hollywood! Genres, people, places, and things, they are a specialty. Over here, for example, we have the horror, the classic romance, the comedy, and the action film. Protagonist, antagonist, character, plot twist, alternate universe label stickers are over here, feel free to take one. Not only does Hollywood label types of movies, they label its characters too. From the bombshell female protagonist to buff, chiseled male character, these types of labels can also be summed down to a high school student’s world.

A glance of disdain, a look in the hallways. I carry my mental roll sheet of types of people I see: athletic, talkative, leader, wallflower, girly, nerdy, awkward, cute, loner. Based on appearance alone I put forth assertion about people. What they do, what they like just because they look, act, or even walk a certain way. Of course, those handy team and group jackets labeling people for the world to see helps bunches. Soccer player?

Speech member? SMW? The all-knowing third eye can and will label each and every one of the 4,000 people at AHS to his or her own little box.

Aha, but wait. Isn’t that what Hollywood wants us to think? That people, especially high school kids, are one-dimensional, static char-

acters who can only fulfill one measly role in their high school existence. Take Mean Girls, where the “mean” girl is the cheerleader character, the female antagonist. In the cafeteria, there are the goths, the nerds, the preps, the stoners, the Plastics, and the band geeks, to name a few. Labeled neatly and not to be confused, the box you are in is your world.

Again, in High School Musical you see Troy Bolton, legendary basketball player and his minions. Throw in the drama of Sharpay and Ryan. Bam and bam. Kelsi Nielsen is labeled as the soft-spoken pianist of the movie. Too often has Hollywood portrayed the singular image of one type of person instead of reflecting that high school students are developing into multi-faceted people who enjoy a lot of different kids.

The speech kid who swims who also happens to be great at Water Polo and is in Science Olympiad, and the Pep Girl is the president of Key Club and an important member of ASB. Different and not to be categorized based on simply one aspect. Some aspects shine brighter than others, but each side of our array, of our multifaceted sides and differences make us somewhat unique. Begin with trashing the label stickers because obviously Hollywood was wrong again. ezheng@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of FULLCONTACT.

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Facebook Friends

By TIFFANY LIU Staff Writer

1,386 friend? Impressive. 1,500 photos?

Also impressive. At least 200 likes on each photo? Mind boggling, but I’ll believe it. So the big question to you is, who liked and comments on everything you post and share on Facebook? If people took a long look at the list of all of their friends on Facebook, they probably couldn’t truthfully say that they talk or are close friends with the majority of them.

AHS is a gigantic school with a population of near 4,000, so knowing 1,000 of those people personally is very unlikely.

Our real friends on Facebook are the select one or two that you can spend chatting to endlessly into the night. Real friends on Facebook probably don’t even talk to you on Facebook. All their hilarious insides jokes and personal problems are said face to face. Facebook friends may like your photos and statuses, but they don’t always show that they like you in real life. Sometimes it takes a lot of time to truly get to know someone, and Facebook provides the best shortcut there is. Once a person becomes a friend on Facebook, you know all their personal information. What their favorite things are, their birthday, and what they like to do through looking at their photos and statuses. This is probably another level of stalking, but it is one done without much harm since the majority of friends are people you have prob-

ably have seen once or twice before at school.

Facebook provides an easier way to meet people through looking at their walls, status updates, and photos. People can share all kinds of information about themselves, but going through that information doesn’t solidify a friendship. Real friends are the ones who go to the movies with each other. Real friends also support each other in times of distress. Facebook can’t really do that. Maybe they can chat about it for an hour, but in the end, it just isn’t the same if they talked about problems to your face in real life.

Some people may become chatterboxes on Facebook, but are completely quiet offline.

For people like this, Facebook also provides a way for them to get to know someone new through chatting, to start them off on the right foot in real life. Some friendships may grow from this even though their first conversation was never face to face. Chatting to friends on Facebook can be really fun, since some people may do it for one or two hours. But truthfully, Facebook is a game, and a really fun and addicting one too. Liking your “friend’s” photo, who you’ve never talked to, only because you’re bored or adding friends to change that 500 into a much respected 1,000 friends, are just some of the things Facebook is used for.

Our real friends are with us, whether or not Facebook is there at all. tliu@apachepowwow.com

Small Gestures of Kindness

By VANESSA YU Opinion Editor

The transition from middle school to high school is tough, from bearable classes to stressful courses, from close friendships to overwhelming affiliations with strangers.

Middle school holds precious memories for me, some better than the others but nevertheless, times that I treasure. The simplicity of life then and the tight bonds I have developed over the years indicated to me the accepting and in a sense, non-judgmental atmosphere of middle school. Sadly, this is not the case for many schools across America. On Mar. 3 in Philadelphia, Bailey O’Neill, who recently turned 12, died in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia after being placed in a medically induced coma. She was another tragic victim of an epidemic that has taken various forms and sizes—bullying. In a playground fight that escalated, Bailey was jumped and punched, and later suffered seizures as a result. Currently, investigators are looking into the highly probable factor that bullying played in his death.

Admittedly, bullying is barely a problem in Arcadia. We aren’t exactly the stereotypical television high school with all the drama, cliques, and harassment. The bullying at AHS is limited to snidey comments or glaring looks, indirect and non-confrontational. We are fortunate enough that in our community,

the support is steadfast and a zero tolerance for bullying is attempted to be established at an early age so that tragedies like Bailey's rarely if any, occur. Yet, this doesn’t degrade the importance of our actions; even the smallest ones can have the biggest effects. A simple smile to a boy who has been harassed the entire day, a helping hand to a girl struggling in classes—these gestures, though small and seemingly insignificant, can make a person’s day and stray away the effects of bullying and even the cancer itself. An act of kindness to a vaguely known classmate is not as many think, a binding act of friendship nor does it exclude that option. It truly is completely fine to be friendly to others, regardless of the closeness, for the sake of just being nice.

The importance of making small gestures is only exemplified in the school setting. In the hectic rush of a day, it’s incredibly easy to get caught up with ourselves and let the outside world and its inhabitants pass by. Taking the time to notice others and going out of one’s way to show it is commendable and should be done more often.

Many times, small gestures of kindness are good for both the receiver and the giver; their importance should not be undermined. And who knows? One day when you’re feeling down, a stranger might just come by to help you get back on your feet. vyu@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of BLOGSPOT.COM

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March 2013

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Why I Love the Arcadia Bubble

By ERIKA ZHENG Staff Writer

You know, growing up in a predominantly white and Hispanic community in a suburb south of Chicago definitely has influenced me to be the person I am today. My Illinois classmates talk pretty quickly, I’m pretty sure I do too. In my heart I hold dear the rarity of beautiful, authentic deep-dish pizza that simply cannot be replicated by the Papa John’s pizzeria place on Baldwin.

My favorite landmark to this day is the gigantic, chromecolored jelly bean called the Cloud Gate that resides in— that’s right—Millenium Park right in the heart of Chicago.

I loved the week of snow days that I rightfully earned each year; we would always, without fail, have an annual snowstorm. Before Arcadia, this was all I knew, and what I experienced was incredible and it has shaped me as an individual, but it did not prepare me for the complete culture purge I experienced at all.

Great pizzas and haphazardly wonderful freezing weather aside, the school and dis-

trict and town that I resided wasn’t the most, I would say, accommodating to, not my “race” per se, but my nonconformity. I think I was one out of merely two Chinese kids in my fifth grade classroom. They called us “exotic” ones and constantly asked us if we were sisters. The answer, each and every time? No! Absolutely not! Before Arcadia, my fifth grade teacher once asked me,

flipped. AHS teachers don’t even blink an eye when five Nguyen’s, Li, Ly, Liu, and Lee file in for roll call.

And in the Arcadia bubble, the food is capital-G Great. I don’t think I ever had boba milk tea or a truly authentic bowl of pho or even passable sushi before moving here. I must say that I am hooked and spoiled with the variety

“Erika, how do you properly pronounce your last name according to your culture and heritage?” because my awkward surname did not fall in line with the Schmidts, the Myers, and the Manleys of the class. Boy, was I the 1% over there. Aha, but that’s the thing isn’t it? Arcadia, thankfully, has it

of different Asian cuisines in this city alone. Half the signs here are bilingual, for crying out loud! This is out of the norm and out of the world to have two cultures, the American one and the Asian one, existing harmoniously together here. Before Arcadia, what life was I living? I was simply subsisting in a place where I never felt like

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I really belonged in; I was the black (or yellow in this case) sheep in the herd of white ones.

People around me now can culturally relate to and attempt to adhere to the high standards set for me by my parents and the pressure to do well and make my family proud. They understood. No questions are asked because the kids around here know what exactly is going on.

Before Arcadia, being Chinese was synonymous with being a modern-day Mulan or some fabrication of who someone like me was. Being the 1%, the odd one out and the yellow sheep, was not a welcome feeling and knowing that probably none of my fifth grade classmates “got it” frustrated me. How blessed are you to belong and to grow up in such a great community. Look around you. Look at the mesh of American and Asian cultures, this city really embodies and perfects the yin-yang balance needed to find yourself as an individual, and as a proud Asian-American. ezheng@apachepowwow.com Pictures courtesy of LOSANGELES. CITYSEARCH.COM

“MAPOI”: The Most Annoying People on Instagram

By VICTORIA NAKAGANEKU Staff Writer

No matter where you go on the Internet, there will always exist a flock of users who change the landscape of the place you once found entertaining into a battleground of who can possibly ruin it the most. When it first started out, Instagram was familiarly identified as an application for “hipsters” who wanted to express themselves through vintaged-out pictures using their nifty smart phones. Now, all kinds of kids and adults alike are making use of the app to document their latest ventures, though some of them are unfortunately are in the run for most annoying user by committing one of these major Instagram faux pas: 1. The #desperatewinner: We all love getting things for free, but how we enter such contests should be a private endeavor.

Please don’t continue to clog our newsfeeds with “follow and repost” pictures from companies that are most likely sham users.

2. The #amateurphotog: You can recognize them from their #nofilters and semiblurred black and white minimalist type photos, broadcasting their talents to the world.

Though many of the photos are indeed breathtaking, they would be much more appreciated on places like flickr or photobucket.

3. The #inspirationalista: Place motiva-

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tional quote over romanticized landscape picture. It’s good to know that you’re seeing depth in life but not all of us need a daily reminder that “my heart is my home” or to “never love a wild thing”.

4. The #spammer: Got a bunch of pictures you want to share? Don’t upload all 50 of them at one time. With apps like PicStitch or PicCollage, you can share without overwhelming

breakfast, lunch, dinner, and that midnight snack.

7. The #throwbacker: Posting old photos becomes a problem when you turn into the person who does “Throwback Thursday”, even though it’s not Thursday. It’s cute to get a glimpse of the past, but these very personal history lessons should be left for the family photo album.

your followers.

5. The #highroller: They’ve got a moded BMW, new rolex, and the trendiest clothing.

Flaunting what you’ve got isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it does get annoying after awhile - no one likes a showoff.

6. The #obsessivefoodie: I’ve certainly been guilty of this, sometimes the food looks so mouth watering that you just want to share it with others. Unfortunately, no one wants to know what you had for breakfast, second

8. The #wannabefamous: #Likethisphoto! #Followmeforafollowback! Even if we did indeed like your photos, these sorts of captions discourage any potential recognition. If your instagramming really is stellar then it will be recognized. Don’t let these annoying tags ruin you!

9. The #bittercommenter: You post a fun-filled picture with your friends but shortly after another one of your followers posts the comment “TFI” (thanks for invite). You can’t

tell if they’re joking or are seriously mad at you, but either way it feels as if you should feel bad for having fun!

10. The #selfie: When smartphone companies began incorporating front-side cameras as a standard feature, they unleashed a new barrage of phototakers obsessed with their images. Now, the newsfeed is littered with mirrorpics and selfies of people throwing gangster signs, making duckfaces, and well, often being inappropriate.

Though I don’t particularly agree with the behavior of the users trying to get #instafamous, I do respect the ideas Instagram represents. Thanks to the many filters in this simple application, the average, everyday person can express one’s interests visually with a semiartistic flare. Simply put, I enjoy using Instagram because it’s a public scrapbook of you, your closest friends, and the occasional stranger you follow because you just admire his or her photography.

But unlike social mediums like Facebook and Tumblr, you don’t need to think of a clever quip or write a long blog, you can just show it.

And in a way, posting a picture on Instagram speaks even louder volumes because after all, a picture’s worth a thousand words. vnakaganeku@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of MASTERFILE. COM, STAT.MOBLI.COM, and YELP.COM

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Indulging in the Art of Nostalgia

By KHANH TRAN Staff Writer

Inside all of us exists an inner child. As fallible humans, our lives are predominantly centered around emotions, empowering feelings that have instilled us with both a blessing and a curse: nostalgia.

No matter how mature we have become, we still cannot withstand that feeling of nostalgia inside our stomachs whenever we flip back and forth through our old yearbooks, laughing and cringing at embarrassing photos. It stirs me with joy when I see that innocent smile that I used to have, and yet it also deeply agonizes me when I realize how much I cannot recall my past. I used to be such a gleeful child, but now I am a stress-driven student whose one of the few sources of happiness is nostalgia.

When we were young, our childlike selves often grew impatient because of all the restrictions that adults set on us. It is natural. We were naïve and did not know much about the real world around us.

Thus, we aspired to be adults whom we regarded as the epitome of human perfection. No constant parental scolding. No limited freedom. What we did not know was that our parents were trying to maintain our innocence as much as they could. They tried to shield us from

the harsh realities of the adult world. But alas, it is impossible to stay forever young.

As children, we often fantasized of being a president, an astronaut, or even a dominator of the world. It was all part of our selfdefense against the harsh truth of reality. To further reinforce this defense, we dreamed more and more about the fairy tales and adventures that we would embark on. Living in a joyful fantasy, we didn’t know that these, in retrospect, fanciful ambitions don’t often come true. Not everyone can be a president, an astronaut, or a dominator. It is the cold-hearted truth that continues to haunt us today. We refuse to look at the reality, believing that it would destroy our innocence. And inevitably, it did.

Our bubbles of

and more about the responsibilities that we had to bear. And suddenly, poof. We became angsty but self-righteous teenagers, who are one step away from the adult world that we had dreamed of. As we became aware of the stains of the world, we reached an epiphany: the world is simply not perfect. War. Greed.

innocence did not pop until our emotions began to flourish. Despair, fear, anger, and shame arose in our spectrum of emotions, along with love and compassion. These emotions continued to battle in our minds as we learned more

Death. Life is contaminated by things that we are powerless against. As such, we mustered our strengths to claw through the fabrics of time, trying to relive the blissful memories of our childhoods, to escape from the cruelty of

The Flaws in Stereotypes of Only Children

By GOLDIE SHEN Staff Writer

In 1896, psychologist G. Stanley Hall stated that “being an only child is a disease in itself.” This infuriated me beyond belief. If Hall’s statement had stayed in his era, I would not have been half as angry. Though Hall’s ridiculous ideas of corporal punishment and suppression of individuality are scorned, his hatred of only children still angers many people. In a society where diversity is allegedly prized, the stigma against only children and their parents unjustly remains.

Despite stereotypes of being spoiled and miserable, I love being an only child. I am proud of being an only child. Contrary to popular opinion, this does not mean that I am a misanthrope.

In fact, being an only child encourages interaction outside of one’s family. Anyhow, I am glad to be an only child less for the experience, which is just as happy as any other child’s, than for the principle. For Pete’s sake, I have witnessed cashiers asking shopping mothers whether they are going to have more babies, and calling them selfish if the mothers say that they are not. No one tells total strangers that their outfits look nice or that they should go on a diet, but somehow these cashiers think it is justifiable to tell women, customers at that, to rip open their wombs against their will. What’s more, they think they are angels for trying to give those poor, underprivileged yet “spoiled” only children some playmates.

Such accusers are insulting children. They are insulting mothers and their right to control

their bodies, and they are cementing traditional gender roles where women are expected to birth huge families. Telling a woman to have more children is like telling a single person to get married or die loveless and neglected. Such “advice” is mere rot. People can point fingers at China’s One Child Policy and cite that having one child is an example of oppression and abortions of baby girls. Their logic is grossly flawed. First of all, the One Child Policy was a measure meant to stop rampant overpopulation and was necessary despite the resulting sexism caused by the existing patriarchy. Secondly, parents cannot possibly be blamed for causing oppression since they are only deciding to structure their own families, and not those of others. These arguments are intensely flawed.

Telling somebody they cannot have an only child is just as bad as telling them they only can have one, and in a practical sense ifseven worse. Some families do not have the resources or financial abilities to take care of more than one child. My own parents decided not to have any more kids because of their initial poverty upon immigrating to the US, among other factors. They made this decision for not only my well-being, but for that of our whole family.

These negative judgments against only children demonstrate ignorance and conformance. It is important to let people do what is best for their families, and for some, having only one child is not only a perfectly viable option, but the most sensible option. gshen@apachepowwow.com

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reality. Thus, nostalgia was born, indulging us in pleasant recollections as well as tormenting our frail minds with deep sorrow. But not all is lost.

Love and compassion are still there inside our hearts, giving us a purpose to propel forward. We cannot change the past, but we can still illuminate the future.

There is still hope. It is what makes us so beautiful as humans. We learn from our mistakes. We seek redemption. We follow this little thing called hope.

It is hard to believe how the flow of time has changed us, morphing us into wonderful individuals, albeit with more responsibilities and burdens. But as teenagers, we must enjoy our time. It is not long until we take upon more duties as adults. While it is true that we should put our grades as our top priority as students, sometimes, we need to let our inner child free, keeping us sane and motivated for future endeavors. Nostalgia helps keeping us alive, nourishing us with an idyllic energy. Maybe, someday, we will be able to change the world. All it’ll take is a bit of hope. ktran@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy POSITIVEMED.COM

The Bright Side of the Lunch Rush

By BEN GEISBERG Staff Writer

An epic soundtrack of the most anticipating and suspenseful war music plays in my head. As the first milliseconds of the bell echoes through the air, each and every door slams wide open simultaneously. It has begun. Flashes and crowds of people are all I see. People rushing frantically to place their spot in the inevitably long lunch line swiftly groove their way around others. Some may trip, and other may even fall, but the number one priority is to fight for their spot in the lunch line. Certain lunch lines have been notorious for being extremely long, but the school has fixed most of the problem by providing various food carts at different places to help disperse the number of people. Lunch is the only break time we have in midst of classes and passing periods. But these 41 minutes of freedom provide not only time to do homework for the next class, but also time to socialize, eat, or just relax and take a deep breath from school. Seniors have the privilege of going off campus and getting something else to eat, a special right that underclassmen may wish impatiently for.

Lunch time has its benefits, and it seems a bit reasonable that people would rush to get it.

Even when it isn’t lunch time, students will inch closer and closer to the door until the entire class has crowded into a confined section of the room. Just seconds after the bell, doors open wide and students start to

pour into the hallways. This is also similar to how students start packing three minutes before the bell to the annoyance of the teacher. Standing at the door waiting for the bell does not make a big difference in regards to time. However, people still do wait right in front of the door even if teachers may warn them time to time to sit back down. Many teachers are even midway lecture when students being to pack up their stuff. Teachers are supposed to have the student’s full attention for the entire 54 minutes of class, so even a measly two to three minutes may seem disrespectful in a teacher’s eyes. Some teachers have reason to be annoyed, but in the end, each student has their own conscious to either respect the teacher entirely or dismiss them in the last two minutes for a faster lunch.

But maybe this isn’t all that bad. Maybe all the pushing and extreme sprinting that people do, but can’t seem to do in PE, all has some upsides. These people who would do anything just to be first for lunch all have one thing in common, besides the glares they ma y get from people behind them, the will to fight for this right to get lunch first. Sprinting is tiring, and maybe even bumping into or navigating around walking people seems annoying, but at the end of it all is food and a much longer lunch time well spent. bgeisberg@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of HEALINGAUTISMANDADHD.WORDPRESS.COM

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Busted: Singing in the Shower By y VICTORIA YU Staff Writer

Ever sang in a shower before? If you have, did you sound better than what you usually sound like? How is a wet, soapy room the perfect place to sing? In other words, why is your shower the ideal singing studio? The secret doesn’t lie within your voice but the shower. Though your voice may have genuine talent and a potential singer’s future, take a look into the science behind that amazing shower voice before you decide to audition for The Voice because you may never know what hidden talents your shower might have!

There are three reasons for why your voice sounds better in the shower than anywhere else. The first explanation is involved with the materials that make up the shower. Bathroom tiles usually have smooth, hard surfaces that reflect sound waves back and forth against the walls until the sounds fade away. Because of the small enclosed space in showers, the sound intensity increases, giving your voice more volume. This is why your voice sounds fuller and more powerful in your shower than in other places.

Along with adding to the volume, showers make your voice richer from the echoes. Because the sound waves bounce off of the titles, the waves are stretched and your voice seems to be heard for a longer time. Not only do the reflections make your voice fuller, but they also blur the sounds of your singing. This helps balance wandering pitch, which is why electronic “reverbs” are added to karaoke bars so that their customers can sound pitch perfect! Since showers structures are mostly box-like, they act like resonant cavities or sound chambers where different resonant frequencies are amplified naturally. These resonant frequencies amplify the bass tones, so the lower tones of the human voice are fuller, giving you a deeper, fuller-sounding voice.

Although it may seem as if the shower contributes to a large part of how well you sing in the shower, it can only get you so far. The rest is your own true capabilities and innate talents. Though you may not be the best singer in the world, taking some time while showering to sing your heart out can actually relieve stress and even lower your heart rate, which are some of the great benefits of shower singing! So the next time you sing in the shower, just remember, not only are you unique, but your shower is too because it carries the hidden talents that can boosts both your voice and self-esteem. vyu@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of CLIPARTIS.INFO, CLIPARTMEDIA.COM, and ISTOCKPHOTO.COM

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Celebrating Dr. Seuss

By y BRENDAN TRAN Staff Writer

Reading is an activity that has become a common hobby. But how did we as readers become so fond of it? What book or author made reading creative, fun, and enjoyable? Some books we probably read first were Green Eggs and Ham, Cat in the Hat, or How the Grinch Stole Christmas which were all written by childrens’ book writer Dr. Seuss.

Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss was born on Mar. 2, 1904 and is widely regarded as a catalyst for the emergence of children books. These books introduced us into the world of reading and channeled us into thinking with an aesthetic mindset.

They also send a positive message to kids on how they should behave and think.

It is lunchtime during elementary school. It is the week where our schools celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. You walk up to the lunch line and see what is being served: green eggs

and ham. You, along with others in the line mutter “I am not eating that.” This elementary school flashback is exactly what happens in Green Eggs and Ham. Instead of being able to avoid eating green eggs and ham, an unnamed character is pestered by Sam I Am to eat them.

The unnamed character begins by refusing to eat the eggs at all. Then Sam I Am suggests to eat them “in a house, with a mouse” among other settings. Sam I Am’s persistence causes the mystery character to cave in and he finally tries green eggs and ham. It turns out that he enjoys them. This story teaches us how to be open to anyone’s ideas and not to judge a book by its cover. Green eggs and ham don’t look very appetizing, but we never know until we taste them. Just as a person may not be very pretty on the outside, they can turn out to be an amazing person on the inside.

Another famous Dr. Seuss’ work is The Cat in the Hat which is a simple story of two unattended children who are being entertained by a cat. This fun, lively story comes to an end when the two children captures Thing 1 and Thing 2, and bring the situation under control by seizing the cat. The theme of responsibility and self-discipline is shown through the children’s actions, and encourages young children to be more

like them. This child-friendly theme sold more than 11 million copies and a film that was based on the storyline came out in 2003.

Remember during elementary school around Christmas time how we would all watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas? We were introduced to the Grinch who was a soulless creature with a heart “two sizes too small.”

He despised Christmas while all the Whos of Whooville celebrated with joy. Eventually the Grinch discovered the true meaning of Christmas. A story of an outsider who was accepted by a group of people is the perfect way to warm one’s heart during the time of Christmas. The movie shows how Christmas is not all about the gifts and money but about love and family. This blissful story became so popular that in 1966 it was an American animated television special directed by Chuck Jones. This later evolved and was adapted into a live-action film starring Jim Carrey in 2000.

Along with entertaining young children, Dr. Seuss’ stories promote positive themes of receptiveness, love, and responsibility. Although he has passed away, his presence is still felt globally as we remember the first time we opened a book while sitting on our parents’ lap: laughing, learning, and enjoying the works of the legendary Dr. Seuss. btran@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of BLOGSPOT.COM and CATABAWSCHOOLS.NET

Moving Back to “Start” By y ANNA WANG Staff Writer

Almost everyone nowadays has played a board game at one point in his or her life.

Whether it’s the ultra-competitive Monopoly that pushes its players to use all their financial savvy or the childhood staple Candyland that creates many giggles and fond memories, board games have now become beloved pastimes.

But the histories of these board games are not widely known. Their origins are, in many cases, very surprising.

Monopoly is arguably the most popular board game in the U.S. People of all ages enter the fray, hoarding properties and amassing large sums of money under the beloved banner of capital-

ism. Ironically, the game was originally created by Lizzie Magie to renounce the negative consequences of capitalism. Called “The Landlord’s Game” back then, it sought to demonstrate how rents enrich property owners and impoverish tenants. But the nature of the game

was twisted once people became hooked to Magie’s invention. Over the years, Monopoly has turned itself into the game it is today.

The Game of Life? More like “The Game of Death”. Milton Bradley, the creator of the game, definitely thought “The Game of Death” had a nice ring to it. Extremely pessimistic with financial ruin looming, Bradley infused his emotions into a “get rich quick” scheme that culminated

in the creation of The Game of Life. Whereas children today suppress wide grins when their friends get hitched to this game, children back in Bradley’s day cackled when their friends faced far worse fates—“Disgrace”, “Prison”, and “Suicide”. Though the grim aspects of the original game have mostly been smoothed over, some parts of Bradley’s vision still survive. At the end of the game, all the players die.

Adolf Hitler brought terrible tragedies onto the human race, with genocide being just one of his numerous crimes. However, one little known gift that can be credited to Hitler is the board game Clue. Originally called “Cluedo,” this game was invented by Anthony E. Pratt, who was inspired by Nazi firebombings. It doesn’t much imagination to realize that this game, revolving around killings, originated during wartime. Like Monopoly and The Game of Life, Clue has since been toned down a bit so that children may still enjoy it.

Its arsenal of weapons now contains just a gun, rope, knife, and three de-brainers, without the original axe, syringe, poison, or bomb. awang@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of MEMPOWER.NET, MENTALFLOSS.COM, and THE3DAGENCY.COM

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Reducing, Reusing,Upcycling Byy JONATHAN MATSUMOTO Webmaster

Chances are there are old food cans, plastic wrappers, and old batteries in your trash can right now. Some of these things were useful once, but now they seem like nothing more than “waste”. How do you go about getting rid of these items? In school, they teach the three R’s: reduce, reuse, and recycle. For some of these items, that means a trip to the Waste Management courtesy of the blue trash bin. But while recycling is good for the environment, it might be more rewarding to try upcycling those items first!

What exactly is upcycling? The basic premise is that you take recyclable items that you don’t need anymore, like bottles, plastic spoons, and used desks, and then use them to build something else entirely different. Upcycling tasks can range from simple to sophisticated based on the materials and time required.

Upcycling involves creations that are entirely new and unique. Some of these may involve a lot of time and effort, but upcycling ideas can also be simple and rewarding at the same time. For example, you can try hollowing out an old book to store your money and valuables in there—just like a piggy bank. No one will guess your newfound hiding place, and you’ve just created your first upcycled item.

Another basic upcycling project involves making flowers out of old t-shirts. For this, you need only two used t-shirts (one preferably green), spray starch, and twigs. You then cut the flowers into 14” long by 4” wide strips, and stitch them on their folded edges. You then apply hot glue and attach the confection to your twig and voila! You’re done.

Other examples of basic upcycled products are scattered throughout the Internet. For example, you can make clean-looking pen holders out of used jars and a bit of spray paint. Jars are a particularly useful item in upcycling because they can be used for all kinds of things: candle holders, liquid storage, and even seasoning shakers! Other materials

that are commonly used by people who upcycle include the aforementioned water bottles and used books in addition to old clothing and leftover utensils.

Though the exact term is relatively new, the actual idea of creating new items with your old trash has been around for a while. For example, in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, a sofa was made up, of all things, a bathtub. While this might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of bathtubs, it does demonstrate that a little bit of creativity can go a long way!

Upcycled creations are spread throughout countless Internet blogs, Tumblr feeds, and Instagrams, and these projects can range from very simple to complicated. While you might not be able to make a personal desk out of old car parts quite yet, there are plenty of other creations that you can make if you have the willingness and creativity! jmatsumoto@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of FREEIMAGES.NET, PICTURESHUNT.COM, and SUMMITHUT.COM

Are They Even Olympic Sports?

By y BRIANA SHEN Staff Writer

level by making it an official event during 1900, but it was discontinued in 1920. These tug-ofwar games were played with teams that represented each country, but more than one team could be created per country.

Live Pigeon Shooting: As the name suggests, competitors shot as many pigeons as they could in order to win the gold medal. The winner shot 21 pigeons, but the result of this bloody game was 300 dead pigeons and a disgusted audience. This event has been in the Olympics only once in 1900, hosted in Paris. It was the only time live pigeons

The typical American is aware that players must shoot hoops to score points in basketball, run touchdowns in football, and hit home runs in baseball. However, some sports are so unheard of that hardly anyone knows about them.

Their fan clubs may be non-existent, but some of these sports have even made it to the Olympics!

Solo Synchronized Swimming: In synchronized swimming, teams dance gracefully in the water.

Teams depend on formation and choreography to put on a performance that would put even mermaids to shame. However, solo synchronized swimming is a sport that is done alone, which SPORTS? From the solo defeats the pur- synchronized swimming to the unorthodox walking style of race pose of synchrowalking, these sports and more help nized swimming, offer respite to more mundane sports. though people argue that athletes are synchronized with the music instead of with team members. The love-it- were used. After the Paris Olympics, competior-hate-it sport was cancelled in the Olympics, tors used disc shaped targets called clay pigeons instead. which debuted in 1984 at Los Angeles.

Horse Long Jump: Track and field may Tug-of-war: Normally tug-of-war is played in Physical Education, at a picnic, on the have long jump for humans, but the long jump playground, or with a group of friends just for for horses once appeared in the Olympics. This fun. The Olympics brought the game to the next event was also held in the 1900 Games, which

featured horses showing off their leaping talent. The horses may have gotten their glory for being in the Olympics, but the winning horse, Extra Dry, was really extra dry. It jumped only 6.10m. Not too bad right? Then take in the consideration that the world record in long jump for humans is 8.95m.

Race Walking: A pistol shot cracks the air and athletes race down the track... without actually running.

R a c e walking became an Olympic sport in 1904 and continued ever since. It sounds easy, but the rules make it a difficult sport. Athletes have to keep one foot on the ground at all times while they all keep their knees straight. A group of judges keep watch on competitors and they flash yellow and red warning cards if any rules are violated.

Some strange sports have made their way into the Olympics and stand out as glaringly odd events. Although many of these sports have been canceled, they still leave a trace in Olympic history. In another year, the Winter 2014 Olympics will be held. Let the Games begin! bshen@apachepowwow.com Photos courtesy of BLOGSPOT.COM and FLICKR.COM

9 The Harlem Shake: Explained

By ELAINE CHUNG Staff Writer

First “Gangnam Style”, now, a different beat has taken the world by storm: the Harlem Shake. Popping up in short 30-second clips all over Facebook newsfeeds and YouTube, viewers may have thought, “What kind of dance is this?” The Harlem shake, however, is just what it sounds like: a convulsive flailing and wild wiggling of the body while holding strange props or donning unusual costumes. Now multiply that by 20 or even 200. What you get is a crowd of enthusiastic twitchers giving a tribute to the wacky dance, which is not to be confused with the original Harlem Shake, that originated in 1981 from the city of Harlem, New York.

That’s right. The Harlem Shake that is trending worldwide has nothing to do with the original hip hop styled dance despite the same name.

A typical Harlem Shake video usually starts off with a masked person dancing to Brooklyn DJ Baauer’s catchy mix, while the rest of the crowd is oblivious to the action and person. When the beat drops, a deep voice announces, “Do the Harlem Shake,” and the video cuts to the crowd, cueing the onslaught of arm shaking, torso twitching, and improvised dancing. The infectious appeal of the dance has spread so far as to inspire the Supernatural cast, the English National Ballet, and the Miami Heat to create its own take on the dance.

The concept of the spastic dance originated from YouTuber Filthy Frank, but a group of five Australian teens responded to the video with their own dance, which may also have launched the dance to the world-wide hype it is now. The viral hit has also spawned thousands of copycats who uploaded their own versions of the Harlem Shake. Perhaps doing something so eccentric as a group allows for bonding, as well as an opportunity to simply let loose for a while.

For office workers, students, the Norwegian army, and musicians, is the Harlem Shake just a spur of the moment, I’m-bored-out-of-my-mind decision? Is it an excuse to act crazy with others instead of by oneself? Maybe it’s both. Or maybe it’s the sheer simplicity of making a Harlem Shake video that has made it so widespread.

Although the Harlem Shake has definitely become a worldwide trend, it has yet to rise above PSY’s iconic “Gangnam Style”. The “Gangnam Style” dance is immediately recognizable and does not require a group to be effective, but the Harlem Shake? Others may believe that you are having a spasm or are out of your mind if you do it individually. echung@apachepowwow.com Photo courtesy of YOUTUBE.COM

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By LEANNE PERES DA SILVA City Council. Since then, the committee has Moments made great progress and has finalized the conStaff Writer

By BRIANA SHEN Staff Writer

Sometimes students at AHS are so caught up in their schoolwork that they lose hours of sleep or skip meals to finish their homework assignments. Other times they are rushing to club meetings or events that they lose contact of their friends for weeks.

Yet in all of this stress, AHS students can still enjoy themselves. When they reminisce on their memorable moments, they smile and laugh. So what are Apaches’ wildest moments?

Freshman Kaitlyn Li happens to be a fan of extreme sports that gets her adrenaline pumping, explaining that “going zip lining for the first time was crazy but exciting.” She continued, “I was the first one going down. After the instructors pushed me out and I felt like I was flying and completely stress free. I just screamed and really enjoyed myself.”

Sometimes action and adventure happen in real life. Senior Kenny Chung described, “One time I really cut loose and enjoyed myself was when I went paintballing and airsofting. A lot of people who play shooter games enjoy it. That feel of moving, running, and hunting other people has been one of my wilder parts of my high school life.”

Knott’s Berry Farm usually leaves a “berry” sweet memory, but for junior Alison Chang, it was slightly sour. She revealed, “When I was 10, I was terrified of roller coasters, but my older brother dragged me onto Xcellerator. Then he ditched me on the plunging ride right before it started, forcing me to ride the whole thing alone while I was crying hysterically. At the end of it all...I puked.”

For freshman Abraham Gozali, his craziest experience was nowhere close to graceful. He revealed, “My craziest moment was the time when my friend pantsed me in the mall in front of everyone. I started to chase her with my pants still down. I was wearing blue underwear with white Hawaiian flowers. Everyone was staring at me... even the female cashiers.”

In a Boy Scouts camp, many entertaining things may happen as freshman Dylan Shen well knows. He shared, “On the morning of the last day of campsite inspections at Boy Scout camp, as a troop we decided we were going to play a prank on our inspector. One of the categories for inspections is showing ‘brotherly love’ so when our inspector asked us to show it, we all bear hugged him and tackled him to the ground.

Using multiple ropes, we tied him to a bench and stole his grading clipboard. We gave ourselves a 1000/100 score and then set him loose.”

These Apaches had their fun and created great memories from them. Sometimes letting loose and just relaxing can make students wild and have the time of their life.

So after a difficult week, remember to hang loose and go party! bshen@apachepowwow.com

stitution, mission statement, and proposal.

The Committee to Create a Youth ComOnce Wang graduated, she passed on the mission for the City of Arcadia (CCYCCA) torch to senior Tricia Xu. Currently, there are is a group of dedicated and self-driven high eight AHS students, two students from each of school and middle school students within the the three middle schools, and two additional district. This committee was founded by alumprivate school or na Amy Wang during home-schooled her senior year and members. Accordmeets regularly at ing to Tricia, the First Avenue Middle committee hopes “to School (FA) with FA establish this Youth Principal Mr. JefCommission so that frey Wilson and Vice we can get the youth Principal Dr. Semeen of Arcadia interestIssa , even scheduling ed and engaged in appointments with city government afCity Councilman fairs and civic eduMr. Gary Kovacic. cation.” This would These dedicated stuallow the youth of dents hope to create Arcadia to become a Youth Commission which will give stu- A DEDICATED GROUP The Youth an educated, driving dents a voice in poli- Commission seeks to give students a voice force in the growth and progress of our cymaking matters af- in city affairs. community. fecting them.

The committee members continue to take Wang was instrumental in setting up the part in community service events, leadership Committee to create the Arcadia Youth Countraining, and events spreading civil education. cil. She stated that while visiting the student Together, these students will work toward the bodies of the three Arcadia middle schools, the successful creation of the Youth Commission support she received helped “reaffirmed [her] for the City of Arcadia. belief that the students in Arcadia, no matter how young, really care about their community.” Together, they formed the CCYCCA, ldasilva@apachepowwow.com Photo by CHRISTINE SUN whose goal is to successfully plan all the de-

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March is Red Cross Month

By MICHELLE GU Staff Writer

President Barack Obama declared March the American Red Cross Month, upholding a tradition that dates back to 1943 when former President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced the first Red Cross Month to aid World War II fundraising efforts. President Roosevelt asked the nation to show its support of those in need by donating blood or volunteering to make a difference in someone’s life.

Here at AHS, many compassionate students also jumped at the chance, as more than 200 students donated blood at the UCLA Blood Drive earlier this month. Red Cross has always assisted those caught in natural disasters, and although students cannot necessarily do this, they can learn from the heroic efforts of Red Cross helping others in need.

The Red Cross Club also made this month significant with a number of activities to provide assistance. They plan to participate in the Relay for Life to help cancer patients and participate in a volunteer event at the Methodist Hospital in the coming weeks.

The American Red Cross has always been dedicated to helping people, and here at AHS, it is no different. Students have shown that they also support those in need and make a difference. mgu@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesty of REDCROSS.ORG

Viral Videos Shaking the Web

By ELISHA LEE Staff Writer

Social media sites such as YouTube, Facebook, and Tumblr have gotten very popular in the past few years. This is where viral videos makes its appearance. For those who do not know, viral videos are clips, mostly with comical and amusing content, that become popular through the process of Internet sharing. As most of us know, “Gangnam Style” was one of the most viewed and popular videos in 2012. Well, how about 2013? There are a whole list them and here are just a couple out of the endless inventory of entertaining videos, along with what our fellow AHS students think about it.

Much like Antoine Dodson’s “Bed Intruder Song”, Sweet Brown’s famous line, “Ain’t nobody got time for that,” soon became popular after she was interviewed on the morning of Apr. 7, 2012 by Oklahoma’s news channel, News Channel 4. A three-alarm fire broke out in an apartment complex in Oklahoma City and Brown was one of the first to escape the dangerous smoke and fire—that is when she claimed that nobody had time for getting bronchitis. After being posted on YouTube, a new version of the clip was uploaded from the account Lucasmar. It was auto-tuned and warped, making it a catchy song. And by Apr. 9, 2013, it had gained over 1 million views.

1. Ain’t Nobody Got Time for That

2. Harlem Shake The Harlem Shake: a song, dance, meme, and city. What’s the difference?

Everything, besides the fact that they are all popular. The Harlem Shake dance, initially known as the Albee, originated from a Harlem man named Al B in 1981. It first started as a short choreography of violent shaking and popping shoulders. Then, out of the blue, it turned

into a song unrelated to the dance. The “Harlem Shake” song, recorded by American DJ and producer Harry Rodrigues, also known as Baauer, was uploaded onto YouTube on May 10, 2012 and went viral this year for its unique and up-tempo beat. It starts off with a couple of people doing a silly dance who are later joined by a huge group of equally crazy dancing folks when the beat drops.

3. Bernie Dance The Bernie Dance, also known as “Moving like Bernie”, was uploaded on Mar. 4, 2009 by the YouTube channel Bernietv1.

It started off as a music video for the song “Weekend At Bernie’s Dance” by the rapper Tre-Doh. The song was originally for the 1993 comedy Weekend at Bernie’s; it then evolved into a dance move which you lean your head back and shake with your arms lying limply by your side. The unique dance is suppose to resemble the character Bernie Lomax’s walk from the comedy, who knew it would be such a phenomenon today!

These are just a couple of examples, there is also the “World’s Cutest Frog”, “Goats Yelling like Humans”, and so much more! Though all the students have different opinions on them, but who knows, maybe the next top viral video will be yours. elee@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesty of CLIPART.COM and WORLDPICS.COM

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Apache Walk of Fame : People Who’ve Changed AHS

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By SHAWN XING Staff Writer

Ranging from documenting the activities of both students and faculty in the past to capturing events current students engage in, Student Council Historical Commission (SCHC) focuses on preserving the history of AHS. Currently, SCHC members are working on many projects to benefit both AHS and its students. One project recently achieved was a collaboration with Apache News (APN), interviewing Dr. Richard W. Cordano, a former principal of AHS, and finding out his experiences as an authority figure in the 1960s through the 1980s at AHS. Dr. Cordano was the principal of AHS for a staggering 21 years from 1964 to 1985.

Not only did he serve the longest term in AHS’ principal history, but he was also the key to many significant changes to our school. He initiated the construction of our school swimming pool and library. According to Mr. Sandy Silverstein, “Dr. Cordano gave the teachers numerous rights and responsibilities which they had never enjoyed before.” Additionally, Dr. Cordano is remembered as the “guardian of the Arcadian way,” explained ASB Historian senior Jane Lu. To the numerous Arcadians Dr. Cordano directly and indirectly positively affected, he

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will be remembered for his efforts and impact on the Arcadian community. The Dr. Richard W. Cordano Student Athlete Award is presented to student athletes who have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA and two Varsity letters in one or two sports.

SCHC considers its interview with Dr. Cordano to be a monumental effort to document AHS’ history. The interview process, however, was not at all easy. Last year, during SCHC’ second year of operation only, interviews “lacked quality both visually and in sound,” so SCHC collaborated with APN to accomplish a “professionally-done recording,” explained Mr. Silverstein.

Acknowledged and respected as the “guardian” of AHS, Dr. Cordano’s term as principal marked an undoubtedly significant step in our school’s history in making. In regards to SCHC’ efforts, the interview with Dr. Cordano marks a milestone in its admirable mission to document our school’s history. SCHC plans to carry out other similar projects in an effort to preserve and cherish its long history and powerful traditions that have made AHS the excellent school it is today. sxing@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of PHOTOBUCKET.COM Photo courtesy of ARCADIAAPACHES.COM

By ERIC CHO Staff Writer

On Mar. 4, a former AUSD superintendent Elbert “Elb” Souders passed away at the age of 94 due to natural causes. Having served as the Assistant Principal and Principal of AHS, as well as the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent of the school district for an impressive total of 30 years before his retirement in 1985, Mr. Souders has left a legacy unlike any other that has ensured his name to forever be a part of both the Athletic Hall of Fame of AHS, as well as AHS history in general.

With the longest tenure of any administrator in the district, Mr. Souders became involved in and started “many of the fine programs that the district is known for,” remarked Dr. Ned Sutro. He became a largelyacclaimed leader of the educational programs of AHS, starting a variety of the classes AHS students have come to take part in today, ranging from cross-age teaching to the numerous AP and Honors classes hundreds are currently enrolled in. Mr. Souders also led both the music and sports program to flower, allowing AHS to receive much acclaim around the state, and occasionally the nation. Under his leadership, Band was invited by former U.S. President

Away to Arizona: JRI Students Go to Tuscon

By WILSON LIN Photography Editor

Months and months of designing, building, experimenting, honing, retrying had finally come to a positive result: the acceptance to the Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) 2013 Annual Conference, “Water Security From the Ground Up”, on Mar. 5 at the University of Arizona in Tuscon, Arizona. This was not just an achievement, rather it was the opportunity to raise awareness of the system we had developed: a device that would distill water in an environmentally friendly way while providing for other uses, not limited to electricity, heating and cooling, and the creation of rain.

Nine months ago, I, along with seniors Stella Yim, Regina Yim, sophomore Timothy Lee, and three other local high school students, certainly had different feelings. Although we were positively guided by our research mentor, Dr. Sanza Kazadi of the Jisan Research Institute, we certainly had our doubts. The research process held a tremendous learning curve, and each day was “tough and required lots of work.”

There were times when we wanted to give up because we couldn’t come up with a clear solution,” Regina agreed.

Yet now we had to present our work, and this brought another hurdle: presenting to a group of interested, yet also doubtful experts.

We knew one slip of our presentation would equate to the loss of interest: a failure not just for our work, but personally as scientists. So for weeks before the conference, we spent hours creating and practicing a script. Each time we reached a mistake, we took notice. “It was extremely tiring,” Stella commented. Eventually, we became so tired of presenting, yet we still realized that we had a ways to go to have a strong and fluid presentation.

When we arrived in Arizona, this practicing process continued. It was extremely laborious: one entire afternoon and evening spent totally on presenting our poster and answering potential questions that could throw off our presentation. We directed all efforts to honing our presentation.

The WRRC conference itself was an interesting experience, with water experts from

governmental organizations and universities presenting about water security. The discussions were conducive and different—something we would not hear often, if at all, at AHS. Yet soon it was the poster session: our time to shine.

Here, the large, interested crowd of 300 water experts and enthusiasts flooded towards our presentation, with some coming from the WRRC and others part of governmental organizations like the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Geological Survey. Timothy reflected later “they were all very patient, but also active listeners, asking about further development and connections.” We were all content with our presentations—seemingly, all our mistakes had disappeared—and the positive responses. We were overjoyed when Stella shared that one researcher wanted to build a solar chimney, a major component of the device, at the University of Arizona. Our goal to build interest and to help change the world had been reached. wlin@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of CLKER.COM Photos by WILSON LIN

Richard Nixon to play at the White House during his Inauguration.

Mr. Souders had a prestigious educational life as well. Having graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University, and later attending Stanford University, Harvard University, and the University of Southern California for his Master’s degree in Business, Mr. Souders was an “incredible individual with an outstanding memory,” according to Dr. Sutro. “He could recall anything regarding the former ASB Presidents of AHS, no matter their year of graduation.

Whether it be which college they went to, or what they had done as president, Mr. Souders knew it all,” Dr. Sutro remarked.

Mr. Souders was also active in upholding and raising the quality of the community, serving as a member of the Arcadia Recreation and Parks Commission, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, the Arcadia-Diamond Jubilee Committee, and the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association, among other organizations While Mr. Souder’s passing away has left Arcadia disheartened, his legacy will continue to remain in the hearts of Apaches. echo@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of PHOTOBUCKET.COM Photo courtesy of ATHLETICS.AHS.AUSD.NET

Fun Apps

By MICHELLE HUANG Staff Writer

A little more than a decade ago, phones were made only for calling and texting. Without application software, or apps for short, a smartphone just wouldn’t be complete. Apps allow you to find places easily, track the latest news, and kill time by playing games. Most apps are free, but some of them require a downloading cost.

Let’s take a look at what some students on campus have to say about their favorite apps.

“I love Instagram. I know it’s quite overrated, but the app is really amazing.

It’s almost as addicting as Facebook.” — Cathleen Shen, 10 “Opera Mini is my favorite app because it’s quicker than Safari in terms of web browsing.” —Kristina Liu, 12 “Steam Mobile is definitely one of the top tier apps out there. You can chat with other people online. It’s like texting, but without the expenses.” —Henry Lin, 10 “I like Candy Crush Saga, because it is so fun to play!” —Shirley Chang, 11 If you’re wondering what apps to download, consider downloading these.

After all, there’s a good reason why these apps are favored by students at AHS. mhuang@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of CLIPART.COM

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Now, friends and strangers alike can see the newest and best interpretation of the Harlem Shake ever. The video will most definitely rise to fame and become viral over the net. What does it take to create the next “Friday” music video, the next “Gangnam Style”, the next “Harlem Shake”?

The Internet is the great melting pot of various people, cultures, ideas, languages, and even fandom-worlds. If a post makes the cut and is funny enough, silly enough, or idiotic enough, people will spread the news and tell their friends to click, click, and click again. Internet anonymity is great, but becoming a viral superstar is better, right? Maybe conquering the World Wide Web is a little bit far-fetched, but achieving one hundred plus likes on a witty Facebook post is enough for now.

Rereading what you wrote as a status a week or two ago might be a little bit embarrassing though. Was it really necessary to flood and spam all five hundred of your friends on Facebook to tell them… that you were drinking some HoneyBoba? Or announce to the world your fears, woes, or complaints?

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The Internet is a great—and probably one of the best—ways to spread and share your ideas, and it is easy to get lost in the whirlwind of thoughts and comments that are attached to every aspect of the web. An epic Facebook post can easily be buried and overlooked in the endless news feed. A horrendously silly status update will disappear too in an equally short amount of time.

Opinions and ideas shape and evolve, and what someone felt and thought a year or even a month ago may not be what they think now. Thankfully, silly and often embarrassing Facebook posts are lost forever in the abyss of your Timeline, but that has not stopped some AHS students from sharing their silliest and strangest status updates on Facebook!

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It’s Worth the Pain for Performing Arts

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Performing Arts (PA) members have taken performing to a whole new level. Endless hours of hard work, perseverance, and dedication have paid off for their success, but not without out a cost. cos Many think that injuries are only caused by accidents or hardcore sports. Yes, if you head by the athletic trainer’s after school, you will probably see a crowd of hurting, bandaged ed student-athletes, but that doesn’t mean PA members don’t suffer from injuries too. Below are some PA members debunking the myth that dedicating time and effort to play an instrument stude ent or performing on stage doesn’t result in injury. pe “Sometimes string musicians will get deep cracks on their fingertips during the wintertime. Cellists get thick callouses on [their] thumb and fingertips because [their] fingers glide up and down the string, which is really thick and cuts into the skin; the skin on our fingers roughen from overexposure. It kind of acts like a protective layer of meat! Violinists and violists who practice a lot suffer from “hickeys”, or greyish scars on the left side of their bottom jaw from the shoulder rest.”

—Danna Xue, 9, Orchestra “Honestly, being injured isn’t that rare of a thing in [Colorguard]. I broke my thumb last field show season, and only then was I forced to sit out for competitions. Jammed thumbs, bruises, sores, aches, no matter the injury, we usually just take care of it personally and get back out on the floor. And with [Colorguard], you really get to learn pain management and determination alongside other crucial life lessons.”

—Christina Zhou, 12, Colorguard, Squad Leader “I remember that the first couple days of hell week as a freshman in Band was extremely tiring. Whenever I got home, all I wanted to do was sleep. Learning how to march on the field with an alto saxophone and practicing music in the sun was exhausting, but fun!

I remember one time we were running through a drill and I fell on the field, but knowing I’d get trampled on if I stayed there, I got up as quickly as possible.”

—Kaylee Shaw, 9, Band

“Our Percussion instructor has always teased us about ruining our dreams of becoming hand models because of gripping the mallets in Percussion. Specifically the front ensemble, or ‘pit’, creates many calluses and blisters on our hands. So most keyboard players have an attractive bump on their middle fingers because the shaft of the mallet has rubbed against it for hours on end. However, these tumors do serve a purpose; they act as a shield or cushion of sorts so that our fingers don’t hurt as much when we continue to hold multiple mallets in both hands. As we continue to constantly bandage our fingers, our hands soon start to get used to the wear and tear of mallet holding. Hopefully, there’s a job opening for bandaged fingers.”

—Theodora Chan, 12, Percussion, Section Leader “Well PA is similar to sports because you train yourself to do and accomplish something. Sometimes you get hurt doing what you love. In Chanteurs, singing a lot and reaching a lot of high notes causes your throat to be sore and makes your voice sound like a broken record the next time you sing. Or if you are just doing choreography and you might fall on your face because you did a fabulously bad turn. Once a Chanteurs member was dancing in heels and tripped [which] sprained her ankle on stage, but she went on like the true diva she was born to be.”

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Check Out What’s Been Going On With Chanteurs and Harmonix

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in tip-top shape for the competition, the show choir group put in its best efforts each week to get ready for the show. “We did a couple of show run-throughs every week to make sure that our show was nice and polished for the competition,” said Chanteurs Publicist junior Carrie Zhang. Although they constantly worked on their routine, there were still some things that the members were anxious about. Emily, for one, was “most worried about losing [their] focus at the competition because most of us will be distracted with taking pictures, eating, and talking to show choir kids from other schools.”

Amidst all the hard work and nerves, however, was a genuine excitement for the competition.

Chanteurs President Stephanie Chan exclaimed, “The things I looked forward to the most were fun nights filled with tons of bonding time with other Chanteurians and kicking butt on stage.”

Following a different route from the theme Chanteurs chose, Harmonix decided to settle on a simpler show that brought life to the days of the week. “We performed: ‘Manic Monday’, capturing the chaos and confusion of the begining of the week; ‘Tuesday Afternoon’, a more mellow melody than the first; ‘Come Saturday Morning’, about the wistfulness of the week-

The lights dim. The audience quiets down.

The curtains slowly open and the final Show Choir Competition of the season begins. On the 16th of this month, Chanteurs and Harmonix participated in the “Star Reflections Show Choir Competition” hosted by Cypress High School, representing AHS through their hard work and talent in one last showcase of the year.

For this competition in particular, Chanteurs member senior Emily Lim said, “We, [Chanteurs], didn’t have any competition at this particular competition because…we were the only group in our category (AA Advanced Mixed)! Usually, we go up against Diamond Bar, Glendora, Hart, and Bonita Vista.” Nevertheless, Chanteurs amazed its viewers by presenting its “Where in the World is Carmen San Diego?” themed show featuring the songs “Renegade”, “Chicago/New York”, “Come Together/Rumor Has It”, “Make Our Garden Grow”, and “Cinema Italiano”. Though the selection was quite varied, Emily cheerfully commented, “My personal favorite song that Chanteurs performed was the boys’ number, ‘Come Together’. I think it represented the unity that we all crave in Chanteurs and how we needed to work together in order to reach a deMUSICALLY MAGICAL MOMENTS The memsired goal.”

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end; and ‘Pleasant Valley Sunday’, a follow-up to the liberated feel of Saturday,” Harmonix Co-President junior Frank Fan stated. Among the song selection, Harmonix Librarian senior Alyssa Hsiang said that her “favorite song to perform was ‘Pleasant Valley Sunday’, because it was really upbeat and lively.” Frank, on the other hand, commented, “My favorite song was ‘Come Saturday Morning’. It’s our ballad, which means everyone stops dancing to create smooth, sweet music. It has a soft, velvety feel to it; the textures of the piece really melts my heart every time we sing it.”

Though the members may differ in opinion of their favorite show piece, they were a united team when it came to prepping for the competition. “We prepared for the competition by constantly rehearsing and nitpicking tiny details,” said Alyssa. “After we reviewed a piece, our officers would tell us what we needed to improve upon.” Harmonix Co-President junior Diana Nguyen responded, “We usually have rehearsals during lunch, class, and on the weekends.

We turned the choir room into a dance room with mirrors.” With all the practice underway, Frank excitedly confessed that he had been “looking forward to the loud, bright, vibrant

interactions of a typical show-choir festival, as well as meeting new people and seeing familiar faces.” As for Diana, she was “really looking forward to winning first place!”

Despite the fact that Harmonix and Chanteurs competed as separate entities, they share a commonality—their love of show choir. Carrie affectionately stated, “The most rewarding part about being on Chanteurs is finding 35 of your best friends united with you on a stage, singing and dancing their hearts out.” Emily commented, “We put so much time and effort into our show that we really get invested in it; it’s like our child,” and Stephanie fondly responded that the best part of Chanteurs is “being able to get on stage and sing and dance our hearts out with the people that we love and consider our second family.” For Frank, the most rewarding part of being in Harmonix “has got to be being able to have a certain time during the day where you can zone out from the turmoil of high school and just make music with some of the most charming, lively people on campus.”

As the show choir season ends, both Harmonix and Chanteurs have come to face the music. Being 1st place winners in its division of the competition, Chanteurs proudly struts off stage while Harmonix takes its final bows as 3rd place winners of the division. Though the curtains may have come down already for both Chanteurs and Harmonix this season, both groups will continue to cherish the memories and friends they have made this past year. Both teams had a great season this year! vnakaganeku@apachepowwow.com Photos courtesy of JEREMY LIU

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Colorguard’s Road to WGI

By JONATHAN LU Staff Writer

In the Performing Arts, there are many high level competitive groups. Among these highly skilled competitors, World Guard (WG) is preparing to step into another season of fierce competition and training. With the season already underway, WG has already won 1st place in all its competitions and are working hard to achieve the same goal for the Winter Guard International (WGI) competition.

WG has always had a history of taking 1st place in the majority of its competitions during the normal season and reaching even greater heights during WGI. WG members spend endless hours after school and during school to practice their performances. On Apr. 14, WG will be on its way to the WGI competition in Dayton, Ohio. With experience from previous years, the members look forward to another great experience and performance this year. Since the competition iss going to be really tough, he members are spending the ong hours practicing for long he upcoming challenge. the Every Monday, Wednesday, and every other Friday, WG has practice from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. During thee season, competitions are

scheduled for Saturdays; these usually take up form off of each other’s emotions. Even just a the entire day. WG member jjunior Catherine little tt e eencouragement cou age e t du g a co during competition or he practices are show goes a long way. We feel the energy on Huang explained, “The metimes, but the floor and the chemistry is grea hard and tedious somegreat.” A good they’re fun because it’s great team chemistry almost always crea creates a stronents every time to see the improvements ger performance during competition competitions for WG. we practice. I am definitely excited for time together, “Since we spend so much tim WGI because it’s what at the season leads up to.” performing with each oother makes With WGI just around the corner, stakes even better, us perform ev are raised and many members are hyped up we’re havbecause w mpetition. Some might for the upcoming competition. ing fu fun.” Katie say that competition is all about winning stated. ng the best of the 1st place and achieving W WG carries enior Jessica Hsu best. WG member senior heavy burden a heav explained, “Last year we placed 8th in achieving a of ac ain goal is not dethe nation, but my main high ranking in fined by ranking or score, but achievthe WGI and ing what our team is capable of achievalso in season. est since our team ing and trying our best Alth Although WG has so much potentiall this year. year Prac year.”” Pracis competing tice makes perfect, bu ut perfecbut aga against the tion is defined by one’s o top groups own opinion, not by othin the nation, ers. But in order to bee able co confidence to achieve perseems to GUARDING THE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE fection, many dominate the Sophomore Aubrey Cone and senior Anna Miyaguard members entire team need each other jima practice to perfect their routines. as it looks for support. forward to ending the year with a victory.

As WG pursuesto reach the best that it can Victory is not only a trophy to WG members, be, the chemistry within the group is also cru- but also performing their best possible perforcial for reaching its full potential. WG Squad mance and reaching their full potential. Good Leader junior Katie Mazer stated, “All luck to WG and best of hopes for all of the of the WG members per- upcoming challenges! jlu@apachepowwow.com Photos by MATTHEW LEE

One Not So “Drowsy” Musical

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making and rehearsals from morning to night, it is one performance that could never be forgotke a dream ten. “It sounds cliché, but it felt like ve performed in such a come true to have

Imagine performing to a crowd of 200 people, only to turn your back on the audience for a second and the audience quickly changes to a crowd of 1,200 faces all seated in an auditorium larger than anyone has ever seen.

Advanced Drama Department (ADD) held its second production of the year, The Drowsy orming Chaperone, in the brand new Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Mar. 21 to 23. With a stage much larger than that of the Little Theatre, many changes had to be made to the production. Stay tuned as this is one musical that would not have put you to sleep.

The Drowsy Chaperone, a musical cal comedy, is about a man who is trying ng m and his to cope with the divorce between him wife by listening to his favorite musical, which is The Drowsy Chaperone itself. Wow, Musicalception you may say! The musical itself is about a star named Janet Van de Graff who is giving up her acting career in order to marry a man named Robert Martin. All is well until the day of the wedding, when Janet’s director, Feldzieg, along with some other characters, tries to stop the wedding.

The drowsy chaperone, where the title comes from, is Janet’s chaperone who must keep watch and keep Janet and Robert from seeing each other as it was bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other before the wedding.

Holding the production in the brand PERFECTING THE ACT Seniors Danew PAC was one crazy task ADD had to vid Liu and Cassandra Nickles perform The accomplish. With endless hours of prop Drowsy Chaperone with energy.

state of the art stage,” quoted junior Paean ng. “It was definitely a lot more challengWang. ing bec because we had to go bigger in acting and p op Junior Liam Swan commented, “It pr props.” was invigorating and intimidating. We want this production to blow people’s wanted mi minds and prove ourselves worthy of t i incredible opportunity, and we th this d d But of course, “a part of [the di did.”

AD members] will always miss the ADD o the Little Theatre,” stated senior coziness of Poo Ashley Poon.

Wh While watching the musical, audience members might have asked themselves, where is all the music coming from? This year in the PAC, the members of Band and Orchestra w re set up backstage in a sound shell giving we were a full musical experience to the audience.

On top of that, the music had been arranged to incorporate percussion students as well.

“It was really great working with other performing arts groups. It is good to know that people from outside ADD want to be apart of this whole musical experience,” said junior Christie Kuo. With the music full of jazz and dance, senior Gordon Chang commented that “the Band, Orchestra, and Percussion were pretty impressive and great.

The music not only made the musical fun and entertaining, but also energetic.”

With a standing ovation for all three nights, ADD blew the audience away and proved themselves worthy of the new PAC. dchuang@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of AUSD.NET and SBHSTHEATRE.COM Photo by DANA JEE

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PA’s A’ Lucky k Ch Charms

By MEGAN HONG Staff Writer

One of the most important days in March is St. Patrick’s Day! The day is most often associated with having good luck charms and wearing green. Most people consider shamrocks and leprechauns to be lucky, but Performing Arts (PA) members have their own good luck charms that they make sure to bring to each of their performances and shows.

Let’s see what PA members have to say about their own good luck charms.

“For me, my lucky charm isn’t exactly an animate object, it’s confidence. I know that if I have confidence in myself, my group, and our performance, then we will for sure do an amazing job and kick butt on stage.”

—Stephanie Chan, 12, Chanteurs, President “Well, I have this little yellow stuffed bird puppet that we all call Mary.

It was given to me as a birthday gift last year from a former Advanced Drama Department (ADD) member, alumnus Gabriel Rousset. I bring it to every show we have, and we call it our good luck charm because every time Mary is on stage with us, the show always goes really well. One time on a Thursday performance during last year’s spring musical, I forgot to bring Mary and we had bad luck: the curtain got stuck! I’m convinced that it was because I forgot to bring Mary. So from then on I have been bringing her to every show. Everyone in ADD loves Mary!”

—Kristina Price, 12, ADD “Well this sounds super cheesy, but my good luck charm is a positive attitude. I always keep a positive attitude during my performances. I tell myself that it’s going to go well, and when I do, it usually helps ease the nervousness and I know I can give my best performance!”

—Carrie Zhang, 11, Chanteurs, Publicist “My lucky charm was sort of a good luck tradition before competition: right before each field show, I would make sure to get a high five from every member of my trombone section.

Though a small action, it was a reminder for all of us to relax and find joy in our performance as a team!”

—Rosalind Bump, 12, Band, President “My lucky charm is my imagination. When I feel nervous, I let my imagination take over and I feel better about the situation. For example, if I had to perform in front of 4,000 people, I would imagine the audience as pigs and I would feel perfectly fine!”

—Gina Groesbeck, 9, Orchestra No matter where PA members find it, a bit of good luck always comes in handy. mhong@apachepowwow.com Graphic p courtesyy of WPCLIPART.COM

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SPORTS A Team on the Rise

By DANIEL JENN Executive Copy Editor

The chants and roars of the Boys Varsity Volleyball team echo off the walls of the North Gym as the team valiantly walks away from the last game of the season. With a win-loss record of 7-6 in League, the team left a great example of how next year’s team should improve, and also set a guideline for the more impressionable JV and Frosh/Soph teams. With much hard work ahead for making CIF, there is a long road in store for the boys to regain their CIF status.

Although Boys Varsity Volleyball team’s last game of the previous season against Crescenta Valley High School was a loss, the team’s spirits have never been higher.

Our fellow Apaches have endured practice after practice, improving after every hit, set, and dive. Even though the team did not win in every game, it won in something better—its heart! With practices starting soon, there are still a lot of things that the team members can improve on. Communication, teamwork, and

technique are very important to the team, as with any sport. Even though the team needs to improve in those areas, it only means that the hardworking players can be much greater in comparison to last year’s standards.

With the players’ first games of the season occurring, Coach David Io-

Iosia began a new system in which the team is in the “weight room Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 5:00 p.m. [The players] start with squats, free weights, and lunges. After that, they work on cardio by doing some running exercises on the football field. Once the team is finished with that, the team starts on conditioning. The entire workout takes around an hour or so, and then they start practice right after.”

Even Boys JV Volleyball players have noted a change in their performance after completing such heavy workout sessions. “I feel that I am more alert and capable of passing, serving, and hitting after weight room days,” junior Pau Khai said. “As a team, I believe that we do better in comSETTING AND munication as well.”

SPIKING Arcadia With every dive and hit, the Boys VarVolleyball sets up a perfect sity Volleyball team continues to grow as a whole. And with tournaments, scrimmages, combo, scoring yet again. and matches at every corner and with rivals sia believes that “the team needs to work schools ready to compete, the players still have on getting the mindset of the game. It needs to much to learn. want the ball, and [need to] fight for the point.”

Because of the team’s gradual decline in perdjenn@apachepowwow.com Photos by MATTHEW LEE formance correlative to previous years, Coach

Just Keep Swimming Toward Victory to work harder on what they are already good at so that the coaches aren’t the only ones pushStaff Writer ing the team. Jokes and laughter are not uncommon, as the team is able to balance the seriousThe Boys/Girls Varsity Swim team has ness of their training with a lighthearted tone. splashed into another season. The team started Outside of practice, the team also works off the new season with an impact, crushing its individually to improve its times. Of course, competitors. High expectations were set, but this starts with the little though the swimmers did things. “As swimmers, we well in their recent meets, eat a lot of calories,” said some members believe they Anderson. The importance did not do their best. of maintaining a healthy There are many hopes diet throughout the season for the team, however. This is reiterated during every season will be a good one, practice. Having balanced with the team already makmeals and making sure ing many good times, dethere are enough calories stroying its competition, to replenish those that are and keeping high standards burned up is not always in mind. Again, Arcadia easy, but eating the right excellence is practiced outkinds of foods, healthful side of academics, with the and rich in nutrition, is the team pushing itself in and most important factor, and out of practice. Team Capit is something that cannot tain junior Anderson Chen be overlooked. Some memexplained that the members bers, like Queena, also work “have bonding events beof their practices to fore meets” to make sure GLIDING THROUGH THE WATER Freshman Brendon Chou’s outside perfect what they learned they are as close as possible. during practice. “I swim The unity in the team, espe- skills as a human fish prove to be a useful asset on the swim team. outside of practice to work cially with so many people, is one of its unique characteristics. As a team, said junior Queena Chang, “to the point where on my form,” said Queena.

Commitment starts during practice, but it’s important that all the teammates feel com- it pushes us to make swimming times we never dedication goes far beyond the meager, sofortable with each other, pushing themselves thought we could reach.”

Practices are long and hard. Usually last- called “commitment”. Practicing day in and day and others to produce outstanding results. “Our team is like a family,” Anderson noted. Much ing two to two and a half hours, the swimmers out, Swim team has proven its worth. like a family, the mechanics of a team must run work on all aspects of their techniques to imlfrank@apachepowwow.com smoothly, both with serious moments and fun prove their times. The team members talk and ones to make sure there isn’t too much pressure comment on what each swimmer needs to do Photo by of WILSON LIN

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all at once. “We’re quirky and we pretend to hate each other but we secretly love each other,” swimmer sophomore Laura Chun laughed.

It takes practice and adjustments to create this sense of unity and family with so many people, but the team is successful at this. “What sets us apart is how much we support each other,”

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Track and Field: Fun for All

By TIFFANY LIU Staff Writer

The sound of gunfire rings through the ears of a row of runners as they sprint down the track. Each runner hopes that a few milliseconds will guarantee his or her victory after months of intense training. The Boys/Girls Varsity Track team has shown to do exceptionally well at each of its races. These victories do not come from just the sprinters, but also the jumpers, shot putters, discus throwers, and long distance runners. The runners’ victories showcase the hard work put in everyday until around 4:30 p.m when practices end. AHS athletes usually dominate other schools’ athletes during meets, as their hard work throughout the season, finally pays off. However, it is quite common for one person to take on multiple events and perform well in all of them. Coach Christopher Schultz agreed with this as he said, “We have people on our team who are amongst the best in the League in every event offered with top level throwers, sprinters, jumpers, distance runners, and hurdlers.” A sprinter may not only participate in a 200m race, but also do the long jump and the high jump. AHS athletes show much skill in all aspects of Track and Field.

People often have talents inside them that they don’t realize until they try them out, especially at events like pole vault and hurdling.

Even in middle school, people can always tell who the talented mile-runners or super fast sprinters are. Track and Field allows for some flexibility in that people can try out different events and see which ones suit them the best.

Some things come naturally, and as Coach Schultz explained, “Some people can always run fast, some people have the ability to run forever, some people are naturally stronger, and some people have a great inherent jumping ability.”

Track and Field provides many different events that people can try out to see which event they are talented in. Maybe someone is short and can’t run very well, but in Track and Field, he or she may discover a talent as throwers in discus or shot put. As long as he or she puts in the effort to becoming better every day, he or she can become truly amazing. Late practices or even grueling workouts in the blazing sun may seem like a tough price to pay for joining, but friendships and knowing that you tried your best is the most satisfying feeling in the end.

Events such as the pole vault and hurdling are more unapproachable in Track and Field. These aren’t the most popular events, and Coach Schultz recognizes this problem and hopes that people will take the step to try and learn these events. It isn’t a natural thing that people pick up, usually it’s sprinting or jumping, but Coach Schultz encouraged it by saying, “Nobody is born to be a pole vaulter or hurdler. These take time, courage, and resiliency to develop. And they need to be able to handle a little bruising!”

Track and Field is like a sport that has just about everything, from running to jumping to throwing. Hard work and passion for the sport shows through the countless number of victories the team has accumulated over the years.

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What Happens When Our Stars Goof?

By AMELIA JIN Staff Writer

“Everybody makes mistakes. Everybody has those days.” While no one says this phrase louder and clearer than Hannah Montana, it is completely true. There are and will be times when you feel out of it and all your actions are affected by your mood. Although, sometimes we won’t have a whole entire team depending on us, and that’s just one of the hardships faced by athletes. The nerves right before a tournament will greatly affect the outcome. Playing a wrong move or not making the goal can cost you and your team the entire game. While some mistakes are understandable and small, others are embarrassing and critical to an athlete’s game.

“During a game, when I went to kick the soccer ball, my shoe flew off.”

— Brandon Ge, 10, JV Soccer

“Last year, during a meet, the discus flew out of my hand and almost hit a jumper,” — Abel DeCastro, 11, Varsity Track and Field

“I once dived vertically into the water during a meet and hit my head onto the bottom of the pool.”

“One time, when I was high jumping, I spiked myself, and then I ended up getting stitches”

— Gary Chang, 11, Varsity Swim

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A Hole in Won

By RENA CHEN Staff Writer

Take one look at golf and it’s clear that it isn’t like any other sport. There’s one man on the field with a goal in front of him, no opponents to dodge or tackle, and no teammates to pass the ball to. Tension mounts—every stroke needs to be calculated to get the ball into the hole. With so much pressure on individual players, it’s no wonder that the Boys Varsity Golf team is highly selective of its members, looking for specific qualities to raise the team’s potential.

The style of golf calls for a different approach than those taken with team sports. “Contrary to other high school sports, golf is more about separated efforts by each member,” said senior Jonathan Lai. Individual improvement is one of the most important aspects, rather than group improvement, which is so emphasized in other sports. “Team chemistry is still important,” admitted Jonathan, for overall enjoyment of playing on a varsity sports team. “I think that an important quality required for a golf team is a good balance between individual and team expectations. Unlike in other sports, one person cannot pull the entire team up.”

On the other hand, one weak link would definitely pull the team down in golf. In a way, this kind of rigor demands more out of players than team sports, which can substitute players or cover up one person’s flaws with another’s

strengths. In golf, it is clear how good each individual player is. “Everyone must play well in order to win, which I think is what makes it such a unique sport,” said Jonathan.

Given the kind of practices the team has, self-motivation and independence are key to survival. “During practice, we don’t really have any team drills or anything. It’s more of a loose atmosphere where everyone can work on anything they want,” explained Jonathan.

Sophomore William Oetojo emphasized that members have to be “fun to be around” as well as talented. Admittedly, it takes a strong will to carry through golf practices, day after day, without the heated action of intense sports such as basketball or football. Members have to be fun to keep each other going and cooperative to keep the practice interesting.

Though not as physically draining as other sports, golf certainly has its challenges. With so much responsibility placed on each player and the high demand for self-motivation, the Varsity team has a high standard for its players. It might have a seemingly stagnant game play and agonizingly limited motion, but the intricate nature of the rules requires a great deal of skill and concentration. Who thought that golf could be so much more than just a leisure activity? It’s a balance of technique and psychological strength that can be appreciated by all. rchen@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of BLOGSPOT.COM

Out of the Park

By SHAWN XING Staff Writer

Although the intense season has barely started, the Boys Varsity Baseball team has been practicing relentlessly three hours a day, five days a week. The boys mentally and physically prepare for games by holding practices in which everyone is doing his or her parts respectively in order to carry out smooth games. With a big opening night win against Charter Oak High School, followed by a 13-3 home win against Rosemead High School, the boys are off to an extraordinary start for their season. Their season record is 3-2 and the boys are fired up and ready to dominate.

Co-Captains seniors David Dominguez and Troy Resch are the team’s most consistent clutch hitters. Senior Warner Lew described David as “naturally talented and a hard worker,” and junior Jason Bunch confidently claimed that Troy “can hit [baseballs] farther than anyone else on the team.” Other exceptional play-

ers include seniors Alex Morales and Austin Georgen. These two boys are claimed to be the key to the team’s pitching rotations. According to Coach Nicholas Lemas, “their consistency is what sets them apart from other players.”

However, everyone on the team contributes to the team’s success, including the crucial boys on the bench who succeed during difficult times.

“The boys are all team players who pull for one another, believe in one another, and just work hard to get better everyday,” explained senior Matt Morales. Matt expressed that “last year, [the team] wasn’t as close to each other or as tough mentally.” However, Jason stated that through “team bondings,” the boys have become much closer. Team chemistry is actually one of the team’s strengths this year, along with “focus, confidence, talent, and mental toughness.”

The Boys Varsity Baseball team is not only off to an amazing start, but is confident in both its abilities and cooperation to succeed this season. sxing@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of RUDYPROJECT.COM

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ACADEMICS

By BEN GEISBERG

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AP Classes: No Pain No Gain?

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It seems that students almost always talk about AP classes when it comes to conversations about school. These classes, the most challenging offered in their departments, are usually considered by students to be some of the best things to put on their transcript because they’re extremely useful in boosting GPAs and helping with college admissions. However, what do AP classes actually entail?

When considering which AP classes to take, students may ask about how much credit the AP classes are worth in college. Well, according to AP Central on CollegeBoard’s website, students can gain college credit at many universities, such as schools in the UC system, Yale University, and international universities such as the University of British Columbia (UBC) and McGill University, both of which are in Canada. AP credit can also be used at many community colleges and state universities in the U.S., as well as private colleges such as Lehigh University and University of Southern California.

As far as how many credits a student can earn, that’s up to the university. For example, a score of three on the AP test for Chemistry counts for eight credits at UCLA. With that said, it all depends on the college for deciding which courses and scores earn credit. However, though taking AP courses may seem beneficial, some teachers have other opinions. In an article for the Atlantic, former high school teacher and college professor Mr. John Tierney claims that APs don’t offer the supposed benefits. He said

that the classes and their difficulties “don’t hold a candle” to college courses and claimed that a rise in popularity of this “sacred cow of American secondary education” has led to a decline in the quality of the courses. But does this mean that students shouldn’t take APs? No, because though AP classes are radically different from college courses, with several departments being redesigned, they still help prepare students for the rigors of college.

Students may also be wondering if it’s better to have a perfect GPA in a schedule with only a few AP courses rather than an average GPA in a schedule loaded with AP classes. According to college counselor Audrey Kahane, AP classes aren’t the first things that college admissions officers look at, but rather your GPA. If an admissions officer is asked if it is better to have a high GPA in a relatively light schedule or a lower GPA in a loaded schedule, they will most likely tell you that it’s best to have a 4.0 in all AP classes. However, according to Kahane, taking a few APs is sufficient in

Taking a Break or Procrastinating?

By DANIEL JENN Executive Copy Editor

Let’s be honest—we all procrastinate.

For some of us, it has become too much of a habit to break all at once. While some of us may deceive ourselves into thinking that we are only taking a short break from our studies, the end result does not match our expectations. For some, taking a break from studying for several APs is justifiable, though it may be detrimental to one’s cause. But, the danger lies in the very definition of a “short break”.

The danger all lies in perception. There is a fine line between a short break and full-blown procrastination, so be sure to differentiate between the two before it’s too late.

“Well, it is only logical that I do my easiest homework first.” The thing is, it is really easy to twist the situation to one’s advantage. For instance, e, we delude ourselves into thinking that we can finish our easiest est homework assignment first, believing g that it will take the least amount of time. me. But what actually happens is that since ce we delude ourselves into thinking thatt the assignment is the most simple of the bunch, we take our time with it. A simple worksheet or paragraph that only needs 10 0 minutes at most now takes 15, and an essay that should

take an hour to write now takes days.

“I can do it later.” Honestly, how many times do you tell yourself something similar on a daily basis? It seems like there is always time to do something later, especially when it revolves around undesirable courses. The only form of defense for this type of lethargy is just sucking it up.

“Just five more minutes.” In the late of the night, there is often a time when we begin to drift off and start thinking that we can leave a current problem for our future selves. “Well, it seems that I have a serious task at hand that might take a long time to complete. co You know what that sounds like?

A problem p for future me.”

All of the symptoms of case of procrastination can c all be solved by one thing: concen centration. In fact, concentration could if co be mastered, then time management and academic success could be easily gained. However, concentration does not conc come so easily to man many people. Thankfully, concentration is not a quality you are born with. It can be easily learned, all it takes is a little hard w work and determination. djenn@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of KIMPOSSIBLE.INFO

preparing a student for a college-level workload and gaining entrance to universities. In addition, in schools that offer only a few AP courses offered, it is usually a better choice to take those APs if a student is aiming to get into a highranking university. However, at a school like AHS, where there is a smorgasbord of 19 AP classes offered, students should pick and choose wisely to select courses that challenge them because, according to a former admissions officer at MIT, Matt McGann, “college admissions isn’t a game of whoever has the most APs, wins.”

F i n a l l y, what APs should students take?

Well, there are 34 AP courses out there, and AHS offers 19 of them.

Although there is no “magic number” or standard that pertains to the number of AP courses a student should take, many college counselors and admissions offi-

cers advise ambitious students taking four or more AP classes to slow down. In addition to his previous statement, McGann said that the school specifically searches for students who “enjoy a challenge and love learning.” Students shouldn’t sacrifice a class they love, such as an elective or sport, in order to load their schedules with APs. Overloading a schedule may also burn students out by the time they reach college and leave them out of gas for the rigorous courseload at university. Former Stanford Dean of Admissions Robin Malmet is attempting to “dispel the myth that a curriculum loaded to the brim with AP courses—with no regard to a student’s happiness or personal interests—is a prerequisite for admission to Stanford.” This is also true for many other high-ranking universities, who say that a student should still factor family time, extracurricular activities, and other enjoyable activities, into his or her schedule.

The world of AP classes is filled with opportunity, but it is hard for one student, or even several, to approach APs. There are the mysteries of whether it really is quality over quantity when it comes to AP classes, what colleges look at in terms of AP classes, and much, much more. The consensus amongs many college admissions officers, college counselors, and other guidance counselors is that colleges aren’t looking for a loaded schedule that stresses the student out, but rather a strong schedule that allows for a balance of work and play along with some beneficial APs alongside the things that make life enjoyable. bgeisberg@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of VERBUMSAPSAT.COM

The Perks of Community Colleges

By KHANH TRAN Staff Writer

This time of year, college admission letters are rolling in. Let’s look at a model senior, Bobby Kabowsky. After being rejected from his dream school, Bobby is not sure if he should attend community college before transferring to a four-year university. Unfortunately, he cringes at the thought of enrolling at the local community college, whose reputation isn’t very appealing. While most of his friends are going directly to four-year schools, Bobby gets overwhelmed by the stigma surrounding community colleges. Are they really as bad as his peers say?

What Bobby does not know is that, according to CollegeBoard, four out of ten high school students start their college careers this way. For who-knowswhat reasons, community colleges have received an infamous reputation for being places where average students are taught by average professors. Fortunately, Bobby is about to be enlightened on the many advantages of community colleges.

Is your wallet crying? With the economy going downhill these days, the price for a regular four-year institution might seem daunting to those who are low in budget. Luckily, the tuitions for two-year community colleges provide a much needed relief for your wallets, costing

significantly less than the cost of state or private universities. Think about this logically. Attending community colleges is a cost-efficient way to fulfill your first two years of college. The money that you save can then be used to pay for your last two years in a four-year university. It’s a win-win situation.

Maybe your GPA isn’t exactly splendid or spectacular. This is what gives community college students such a bad reputation. Elitist kids instantly classify those who choose to attend community colleges as inferior and academically-deficient slackers.

Of course, this is not always true. Maybe AP Calculus BC is not exactly your cup of tea. Or perhaps Physics is your Achilles’ heel. Whatever it is, community colleges provide you opportunities to boost your GPA. Keep in mind that community college classes can help you meet the minimum requirements for your dream school, easing your path to transfer. There is also one-on-one tutoring that can help you adjust to college-level courses should you have any troubles keeping up.

Bobby Kabowski is a changed man. Expelling the stereotypes out of his mind, Bobby decides to attend community college before transferring to his dream school. Community colleges are not so bad at all. ktran@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of RANKER.COM

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University of British Columbia

By HELEN LEE Executive Copy Editor

For students who wish to study abroad, the University of British Columbia (UBC), located in British Columbia, Canada, offers a worthwhile education to students. Its two locations, Vancouver and Okanagan, allow the university to reach out to approximately 50,000 undergraduate students and 10,000 graduate students. As a bonus, the school is well-acknowledged around the world, ranking 30th in the world by Times Higher Edu-cation.

From Film Production to Mining Engi-neering, there are plenty of majors to enrolll in, depending on what the student enjoyss studying. Despite the high costs of college,, UBC gives students the opportunity to less-en the burden by offering a co-op program,, d which combines a student’s studies with paid y work experience. This program not only m helps a student financially, but also gives him or her a taste of how the major he or she chosee is used in the real world. For those who caree a little more about research, UBC hosts thee h Multi-disciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference in which students propose theirr ideas to hopefully be supported by the school to carry the experiment through. Although UBC is a big school, 48% of first and second year classes have fewer than 100 students, and 44% of third and fourth year classes have fewer than 50 students.

In addition to other great programs, UCB also offers interdisciplinary focus to all its students. This gives students the opportunity to obtain a degree in several core disciplinary majors rather than sticking to just one.

Although it is confusing to apply to schools as an international student, UBC helps guide students through the application process by setting an American curriculum.

This requires that students submit their transcript and SAT or ACT+ Writing scores to be considered for admission. To make sure that a student is well prepared for the school, there are some requirements specific to a program such as two full years of Chemistry and Biology plus up to at least Pre-Calculus math for the Applied Science (Engineering) program.

Also, UBC has a rolling admission policy, meaning that the school will consider a student as soon as the school receives an application.

So what is there to expect out of Vancouver? The average high temperature in July is 72 degrees and in December, 43 degrees, providing mild summers and freezing winters to approximately 1.8 million people living in Vancouver. There are also plenty of outdoor activities offered such as skiing in the winter and rock climbing. But don’t worry if you are not the most athletic person because there are museums and other city life attractions in Vancouver.

If you’re interested in obtaining a college education out of country, why not study in a country that doesn’t require you to learn a new language? hlee@apachepowwow.com

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Throwback: Free Reading Period

By WILSON TAN Staff Writer

As kids, when in need of a time to relax and simmer down, we all looked forward to reading class. Whether it was during elementary school or middle school, I have fond memories of reading time. Such fond memories beg the question: should AHS implement this reading time for its potential benefits at a cost of cutting time out of other class periods?

Reading time allows students to relieve themselves and get their daily dose of reading when applied correctly. 20 minutes of allotted reading time allow people to rest and recuperate from the daily stress of high school life. Back in middle school, we were given a choice of free reading, school-assigned reading, no reading, and all the like. I also

remember receiving reading logs during middle school where we would record our progress in our reading and be rewarded with little prizes.

I remember feeling proud of this accomplishment even though everyone else did the same thing. It boosted my self-confidence and pushed me to read, which was the main goal of the program. Theoretically, this free reading period should be beneficial to all—there are countless benefits to devoting just 20 mintues a day to reading such as improved vocabulary, critical thinking, and visual imagery skills. But unfortunately, expecting all high school students to sit down and read isn’t realistic.

The reason high schools like AHS don’t implement this reading class is that it is unnecessary to students. 20 minutes of reading time won’t do anything for most kids,

and those who dislike reading will still refuse to read even if there is some incentive of little prizes like stickers. High school students are no longer attracted to those types of rewards.

Not only that, but reading class would also take from our school time and the real purpose for attending—to learn. There is no teaching during reading class except just “free time” for things that students can do after school anyway. It would also be merely used as a study hall period instead of achieving its true purpose.

Sure, some students may enjoy this time set aside purely for reading and revel in the nostalgia and contentment it brings, but the happiness of these students comes at the expense of the extra time other students may need in class. wtan@apachepowwow.com Photo courtesy of CREATIVE.NET

Ocean Science Bowl Makes a Splash the next round and beat them fair and square,” Lillian enthusiastically explained. According to senior Alyssa Hsiang, “The team’s reaction to winning was a mix of everything: members Our very own Ocean Science Bowl (OSB) were shocked and excited, but most of all just placed 1st at its regional tournament, the Los extremely happy.”

Angeles Surf Bowl, on Mar. 2. The intense In preparation for Nationals, OSB memcompetition, which was held at the Jet Propulbers plan to continue meeting at least twice a sion Laboratory, ended in hoots and cheers as it week, simulating competitions and training was determined that the team will be sending its hard. Each individual will also rigorously study A-Team off to Nationals. for his or her reOSB memspective topics. For bers compete in the national tournaa buzzer format ment, A-Team is and cover a wide required to compile variety of topa Scientific Expert ics ranging from Briefing Report, a ocean biology, written document, chemistry, physand an Expert Tesics, geology, timony, an oral preand geography, sentation. Because social sciences, these requirements marine policy, were implemented and technology. a year after OSB’s Typically, OSB last time at Nationcompetitions start als in 2011, it will off with Round be a challenge for Robins, which this year’s team. are a series of five However, OSB buzzer rounds definitely does not played among feel defeated by different schools. the daunting task Following the and is pumped up five rounds, the and excited to exteams with the highest scores “EEL”-ATED AFTER THEIR VICTORY OSB members are looking forward to competing cel at Nationals. In short, “more buzzer advance onto the at Nationals, where they “whale” run the opposition aground! rounds, more studyDouble Elimination brackets. In order to obtain a chance at to last round, Arcadia was two points behind ing, more studying, and more studying,” as placing 1st at Regionals, a team may only lose [its] longtime rival, Santa Monica High School, sophomore Kathy Lee put it.

OSB is in high hopes after placing 1st and up to two rounds total. Ultimately, a team’s rank and in the last three seconds of the round, Capin the tournament depends on where it falls un- tain senior Christopher Chen buzzed in without is ready to dominate in future competitions! hearing the question and guessed ‘y’. Amazder the bracket. sxing@apachepowwow.com “There is only one opportunity to qualify ingly, the answer was correct! We went on to Photo by WILSON LIN for Nationals, and that is to place 1st in the beat Santa Monica High School by 50 points in

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regional competition held annually. So the environment, as a result, is very competitive between the schools. As a whole, it’s a particularly fun and engaging event, but there’s a bit of a serious note to it,” explained sophomore Justin Nghiem. According to junior Lillian Chen, Arcadia had already lost a round in the Double Elimination bracket before the A-Team won three consecutive rounds after that, guiding them to a chance at placing 1st. “In the second

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By GLUTTON GIRL Staff Writer

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By ELAINE CHUNG Staff Writer

The weather in California is notoriously unpredictable; one day it can be 80 degrees and the next, 60 degrees. On those spontaneous chilly or rainy nights, a piping hot bowl of soup—especially pho—is perfect. Fulfill that craving at Pho-Licious, a Vietnamese restaurant that is only a short drive away.

Bring a date, friend, or any party of four or fewer since this restaurant is a bit small. I was seated by two waitresses who were rather quiet and unfriendly, but one of them at least checked up on me periodically. Eager to order my beloved addiction to pho, I looked through the menu and searched for a bowl that had tripe or even tendon, but to my disappointment, there was neither. Such a popular ingredient shouldn’t be missing from a restaurant named “Pho-Licious”, but I sucked it up and ordered a vermicelli bowl with grilled barbecue pork and a house special pho.

The vermicelli bowl topped with grilled barbecue pork, two egg rolls, and vegetables came first. Unlike other restaurants’ vermicelli, these noodles were thicker and almost spaghetti-like. While I prefer thinner noodles, these were still tasty, especially with the fish sauce. The pork was nice and charred, leaving a smoky and delicious residue on the noodles. One of my favorite parts of these bowls were the egg rolls, and this restaurant didn’t disappoint; it was satisfyingly crunchy and left me wanting more. The bowl of noodles is a keeper despite the thicker noodles and earned 4.5 out of 5 taste buds.

Lastly, but definitely not least, arrived the heaping bowl of house special pho, which had several types of tender meat and a generous portion of noodles. Although it didn’t have tripe or tendon, it did have my second favorite: Vietnamese meatballs, which had a somewhat crunchy bite. The meat was tender and the broth was hearty— making it a delectable bowl of pho which merited 3.5 out of 5 taste buds.

Don’t hesitate to come, as there aren’t many Vietnamese restaurants in Arcadia, but this place fulfills that craving. Until next time! And who am I? That’s a secret I’ll never tell!

XOXO, Glutton Girl Pho-Licious Details 529 E Live Oak Ave, Arcadia Prices: Grilled BBQ Pork Vermicelli, $7; House Special Pho, $7 Closed on Mondays gluttongirl@apachepowwow.com Photo by GLUTTON GIRL

“Never not be afraid” is the motto of patriarch Grug Crood, whose grammar reflects his caveman tendencies. Like any other household, the prehistoric cave-dwelling Croods have their own share of family disputes and dilemmas. Grug’s rebellious teenage daughter, Eep, doesn’t want to conform to her conservative father’s way of life, so she meets Guy, a quirky, innovative nomad. Could it get any worse for the family that has always abided by Grug’s rules? Unfortunately for the Croods, it does, as their world literally collapses around their feet in a devastating earthquake that destroys their cave. The Croods are then forced to overcome their fear of the great unknown, and they embark on a fantastic journey through uncharted spectacular territory under guidance aand nd spect ecc acu cular terri cula rrittory unde er tthe hee gu h gui g u da da ce of dan o Guy. Guy y. tangled mess Armed Arm d wit withh a ta tangl n ed mes ng m ess ooff hair hair an and d aan n Belt, more experiadorable pet ado e sl sloth h na named med Be elt, lt th the m ore ex exper perrii introduces family well enced ed Guy in intro troduc uces e the famil m y to to fire as a we w l ll other ingenious creations shoes as oth ot er ing ngeni nious us cr creat eation ionss ssuch uch h as sh hoes umbrellas.

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Eep begins to develop feelings for Guy, Grug remains apprehensive about accepting Guy and his notions, and becomes increasingly protective of his family as their journey wears on.

Initially, the film seems to orbit around the theme of survival, but family unity also plays a central key in the story. The tense father-todaughter relationship shared by Grug and Eep begin to set up the plot, and can be relatable to many teens. Despite the relatively simple plot, the film makes good use of gags and other hilarious one liners surrounding new discoveries and elderly mother-in-laws.

Although nearly every animated movie today pays meticulous attention to detail, there is no denying the film’s dazzling visual effects.

The scenery throughout the film transitions from a rocky, barren terrain to an impressive, but almost overwhelmingly colorful landscape that seems to come from Pandora itself. The lush, verdant atmosphere provides an explosion of color and is visually pleasing, but the landscape isn’t all that is dazzling. The

film’s fantastic creatures include killer red birds, crocodile-like dogs, and larger than life saber-toothed cats, all of which contribute to the overall outlandish feeling of the movie. Nicholas Cage’s voice was fit for Grug, and Eep’s character, voiced by Emma Stone, was spot on. Overall, the voice acting was favorable and suited the characters very well.

Although it did not happen literally, the Croods have certainly evolved at the end of the movie, shown when they have finally overcome their fear of the unknown. The simple message of embracing change and confronting one’s fears is evident throughout the entire film, and while The Croods gives off an unmistakable Ice Age and Flintstones vibe, it is still an enjoyable family-friendly film that provides more eye candy and humor than anything else. Older audiences members will appreciate the themes of family unity while younger audience and chil-

dren will enjoy the slapstick humor and vivid array of creatures portrayed in The Croods. The Croods was released Mar. 22, so be sure to check out this heartwarmingly hilarious film! echung@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of AWN.COM

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Q: The end of the year is so far away, and I don’t think I’ll survive until then. Help?

A: Don’t fret, spring break is almost here. And after that vacation, there are a lot of school events to attend! Check in with your student council members to see what is coming up!

Q: College decisions are coming out this month. I check my email and mailbox every day, but there aren’t any letters. What’s happening?

A: Remember that if you applied to schools out of the state, it takes time to send the decisions through “snail mail”.

Even for decisions sent through email, the actual release of the decisions depends on the school. You can call and ask when letters come out, but stay patient no matter what. You’ll find out soon.

Q: My friend got into my dream college, but I didn’t. How do I handle this?

A: Well, don’t be too upset with your friend because it isn’t his or her fault for getting in. I doubt they’ll rub it in your face, but telling him or her how you feel about not getting in can prevent any awkward interactions. There are hundreds of schools and only a few good friends, so keep your friend closer.

Q: What do I do if I don’t get into the college my parents wants me to get in?

A: Your parents love you, so if they accidentally let something slip, don’t blow up at them. Even if you don’t get into the school your parents wanted, you may get into a school that you love, and in the end, that’s all that really matters.

Q: I only applied to one college and I didn’t get in. The deadlines for this school year have passed, so what should I do?

A: Online schools, community colleges, and junior colleges usually have classes that you can take even if it isn’t on a set curriculum. With any of these options, check with the counselors who can give you information and advice. They’re the real professionals, after all! If none of these options seem appealing, you can always take a year off to work, travel or just prepare yourself for the application season next year. Good luck! askkay@apachepowwow.com

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“The Harlem Shake is a fun way for people to express their creativity. I find myself laughing at almost every single video. Sometimes the videos would have a twist and those are even funnier. Unless it’s one of those scary ones, then it’s not that funny.”

—Roy Zhang, 9

“One of the problems our generation has is that the people believe image is everything in high school. ‘Swag’ particularly to me is just an annoying trend that people have created to mean cool.”

“Keep Calm and Carry On posters can be funny while they are in, but after a while, I do find that they get quite annoying. It’s cute though, seeing people having fun with it.”

—Langdon Van, 12 —Melody Lin , 11

“I think that people should spend their money however they want to. If they want to splurge on some good headphones like Beats, I’m not one to judge. They’re good headphones for sure.”

—Jeffrey Wu, 12

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SUN Staff Writer

As trends b ecome old new ones , are Recently, n soon discovered. ew trends have developed such as th e Harlem Shake, dub step, and ex pensive headphon es. Althou gh these trends are currently p opu all know th ey’ll eventu lar, we ally fade away. Rem em never mea ber, trends are nt to last.

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