April 2018

Volume 65, Issue 8

April 2018

Arcadia High School 180 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA

THE APACHE

The World Is Our Campus

Letter from the Editors: This is our last month as Pow Wow’s EICs, and we’re so grateful to have been part of this amazing newspaper. Our staff thanks you all for supporting our efforts; churning out bimonthly articles and monthly spreads is difficult to say the least, but infinitely invaluable.

Amber, Kaitlyn, and Julia

FIRST ANNUAL ART EXHIBITion

AHS’ FIRST EVER ART EXHIBITION The new event showcased works of art by classes such as Art Honors, Ceramics, and Screen Printing. Particularly outstanding pieces were awarded ribbons.

By MARGARET LIN Staff Writers

From Wednesday, Apr. 25 to Friday, Apr. 27, AHS’ visual arts department held its first Annual Art Exhibition! Showcasing the work of Art Honors students, and also featuring works by other art classes, the event was the perfect opportunity for AHS artists to show the fruits of a year’s worth of hard work and dedication. Particularly outstanding works were awarded 1st, 2nd, or 3rd prize, while a select few received other awards.

The recipient of the award for Best in Show was senior Sunny Wu. Sunny describes her art as an extension of herself, inspired by her thoughts, feelings, experiences, and values. She explained the thought process behind her painting of a girl removing her skin in more detail: “I was thinking that society often puts emphasis on people’s weight, gender, and race; instead, we should focus on our character and what we stand for. The main source of light is shining through the girl’s heart, and as she’s taking off her flesh, she’s liberating this physical burden of appearance we put on

ourselves. The flowers coming from inside her illustrate that true beauty comes from within.”

Sunny, who is attending the School of Visual Arts in New York next year, expressed that she hopes her illustrations can be used in children’s books, “inspiring them to be positive and kind.”

A self-proclaimed “Internet addict,” junior Zoe Alameda said, “I use my art to express myself as I wanted my work to look different [from] other realistic pieces.

I think I illustrate imaginary worlds to portray escaping normality.” As in her mural piece, Alone Out Here, Zoe uses bright col-

Also in this issue:

OPINION pg. 4-5 Dear Past Me: Pow Wow’s Opinion writers look back on the 2017-2018 school year; time and experience have molded them into the individuals they are today.

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NEWS pg. 2 Aurora Station: Being an astronauttourist on the first space hotel will cost customers a pretty penny.

“Looking at myself today, you would never have imagined that I had such a difficult time making these friends. So, to my past me: trust in yourself and never give up.”

ors to catch viewers’ attention and help her “create an inviting world that relates to the viewer as if it simulates something you’d only see in a dream.” She expressed that she “really just [wants] to touch people’s sensitive sides…while reassuring them it’s okay not to feel okay at times.”

Although she admitted that her art may not be for everyone, she maintained that she just wishes to express herself and “be able to send that message to people who can relate [to] or like the overall appeal” of her art.

Based off a story she read last summer, junior Jessica Mu’s Cauterize “is the beginning of a series [she] intends to complete in 2019, on [her] trials and hardships throughout [her] sophomore year,” demonstrating that beautiful things can be rooted in pain.

She said she was particularly affected by the quote, “That flowers can start in the saddest parts of you.” Cauterize, which depicts a person’s chest, is unique, she explains, because the left side is blue, imitating ocean waves that represent depression, while also blending with “the flesh, colored side…that represents reality [and] the pain seeping into one’s daily life.” Flowers on the right represent growth and beauty, while the cauterized edges of the chest portray the healing of old wounds and scars.

Great job to all art students for their wonderful work this year in making AHS’ first ever Art Exhibition a magnificent one.

We are reminded that we can find beauty everywhere we go, even in discomfort, pain, and the mundane.

mlin@apachepowwow.net Photos courtesy of AUSD DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP Graphic by KAITLYN LIAO

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STUDENT LIFE pg. 9 Promposals 101: Is your date farmed and ready? If so, then check out these tips for a successful promposal.

PERFORMING ARTS pg. 14-15 Snap, Snap: The Arcadia Poetry Slam competition was hosted in the PAC. ACADEMICS pg. 16-17 Science Olympiad: AHS’ Science Olympiad team participated in the State Competition, placing 10th out of 31 teams.

SPORTS pg. 18-19 A Home Run: Boys Varsity Baseball has been killing the game, continuing their 20+ winning streak.

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By NATHAN GUO

April 2018

Staff Writer

When Facebook was first introduced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg in 2004, there was little indication that it would balloon into the media powerhouse it is today. There was even less indication that, in the next 14 years, the platform would evolve into a firestorm of controversy. In recent years, Zuckerberg’s social media empire has been accused of illegal surveillance, interference with elections, proliferation of fake news, and unjust censorship.

Unfortunately for the media giant, controversy has followed in 2018. On Apr. 10, Zuckerberg testified before Congress in a case that involved the release of information of over 87 million Facebook profiles, jeopardizing the safety of countless people worldwide.

To understand the newest escapade Facebook has been involved in, it is important to touch on how an event so alarming could be allowed to happen. The issue can be traced all the way back to 2010, when Facebook launched the program “Open Graph” to third-party applications, which allowed developers to access personal information such as location, relationship status, religious preference, and in some cases, personal messages as well.

In 2016, the data of millions of users was siphoned through the “Open Graph” app developed by Cambridge Analytica (no direct correlation to Cambridge University), a company that prides itself as the “leader in data-driven campaigning”. Simply put, the company aids political candidates by providing them with voter data. In the last presidential race, Ted Cruz employed the company to gain an advantage over his competition; Donald Trump used it in his final push for the presidency.

The controversy was set aflame in March 2018 when it was revealed that Cambridge Analytica had harvested the information of over 80 million Facebook profiles worldwide, far surpassing what was perceived to be taken for the 2016 election. As a result, Zuckerberg chose to testify before Congress.

Since there were more than 600 questions asked in over 10 hours of testimony, here is a breakdown of the major points covered.

On the topic of Russian interference in the 2016 election, Zuckerberg stated that Facebook has been cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller in his investigation of foreign hackers. Zuckerberg stated that he continues to be diligent in working to limit and close gaps in Facebook’s security, especially in regards to its advertisement system.

Security turned into an even broader issue when Senator Patrick Leahy inquired how hate speech somehow breached Facebook’s algorithm, which could allegedly remove hate speech without human intervention. The Facebook CEO was left stumbling through his answer, once again stating that his company is working to improve its security system.

When the topic of business regulations came up, Zuckerberg sounded far more confident. He emphasized that he is open to fair, needed regulations and would work with Congress to draft legislation to place such regulations on his industry.

Finally, on Cambridge Analytica, Zuckerberg agreed that Facebook was largely at fault for letting such massive amounts of information past its security. When asked questions on this subject, he was relatively vague, suggesting that the problem is one Facebook is still having trouble tackling.

Through an arduous two days of questioning, the Facebook CEO held fast and stayed rightfully dispassionate in his responses.

Many experts perceive his testimony to be a victory for Facebook for now. nguo@apachepowwow.net

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By JUSTIN LIAO Staff Writer

A short while ago, President Trump announced that he would be reducing the budget of the International Space Station (ISS), and this led to complications, because to keep the ISS in orbit, NASA has to spend very large sums of money to keep it in place. Thus, NASA turned to commercial companies to launch its own satellite, paying them with rockets.

This would make up for the budget cut from the government. One specific company that is planning on taking part of this idea is Orion Span, whose founder is Frank Bunger, who wants to open a space hotel.

Called “Aurora Station”, this space station would fit six people on it for 12 days, two crew members and four others. This 12-day stay would cost each guest $9.5 million, which is $791,666 per night. Very expensive, but that’s the cost of living in space.

This space station would have about 35 feet by 14 feet of living space and crew quarters, orbiting about 200 miles above the surface. Obviously, consumers would also need the training for space, with the weightlessness and safety warnings, which the company is offering. They shortened the 24 month training period to a shorter 3 month period, for a lower cost as well.

Maybe being in space would be boring for the average person. Of course, you would be amazed at the views and the lack of gravity, but once you are used to it, there seems to

be nothing else. Do not fear, since the company would be offering different scientific experiments to customers, such as growing their own food in space, which they would be able to take home. That is a cool souvenir. Your own space food? Nothing better than that. Although the cost of this may be extremely high, it’s nothing compared to what others pay to go to space. The first person to pay to go to space was an American businessman, who paid a sum of $20 million to visit the ISS. SpaceX is also planning to send two individuals around the moon, for an extremely large sum. Even just getting to the very end of our atmosphere, 60 miles above the surface, costs a large amount of money. Private plane pilots would give people a ride to the edge of the atmosphere for $250,000.

Although it may be expensive, if you have the money, visiting would be very worth it in the future. Orion Span’s Aurora Station is planned to be created and orbiting the Earth by 2021, but as we have seen in the past, that number should increase. They aren’t offering a chance to go to an outer space beach resort. They are trying to sell the experience of an astronaut, which some people would undoubtedly pay for. jliao@apachepowwow.net

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By MICHELLE LEE Staff Writer

On Apr. 5, Southern California was wracked by the largest earthquake in years, measuring at magnitude 5.3. “A 5.3 could be damaging if it was right under our feet,” said John Vidale, director of the Southern California Earthquake Center at USC. Although the earthquake did jar a few nerves, there was luckily no significant damage as the epicenter was offshore in the Pacific Ocean, near the Channel Islands. The quake only caused a few minor landslides and earth movement on Santa Cruz Island, which was close to the epicenter. The earthquake struck at 12:30 p.m., 90 miles west of Los Angeles. Tremors were felt all the way to Bakersfield, 102 miles away.

The L.A. area feels an earthquake of this magnitude on average about once a year, Vidale said. There is only a 5% chance that the quake will trigger a larger one in the next few weeks. The quake was too small to cause a tsunami, but it was large enough to trigger the state’s developing earthquake early-warning system.

Vidale said that the signal went off at USC 15 seconds before the tremors reached the campus.The system is still under development and only available to a few se-

lect testers, but may prove to be useful in the future as more severe earthquakes are likely to strike. A 5.3 earthquake is “right on the edge of being an earthquake that could be dangerous. It’s a reminder that we need to be ready in the future,” said Vidale.

There are plenty of ways to stay safe in the situation of an earthquake. First and foremost, make sure to secure all items that could fall or cause injury. Household items like bookshelves, light fixtures, and computers should all be secured in order to minimize the risk of them falling and injuring someone. Additionally, be sure to have a store of emergency supplies. In an event of an earthquake, there is a chance that supplies, such as food, water, and medicine, will be cut off from your immediate vicinity. Storing supplies will keep us prepared until help arrives. Lastly, find a way to stay in contact with friends and family, such as outlining an emergency plan and meetup spot. mlee@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of ASHLIEDUCROS.COM and DAFONT.COM

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By ROSELIND ZENG

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On Apr. 4, the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in the U.K. reported that 1,557 different businesses failed to submit data pertaining to gender wage gaps.

The requirement to submit these figures to the government applies to all companies, charities, and public sector bodies that have more than 250 employees.The EHRC is now trying to confirm whether the firms in question do indeed meet the staffing requirements before proceeding. Many of these companies have been contacted by the EHRC, which has informed them of the potential legal action that could be taken against them, and how companies could be subjected to an unlimited fine if they fail to cooperate with authorities.

The gender pay gap is different from unequal pay, which is illegal in the U.K. By law, men and women with the same jobs have to be paid equally. The most common reason why gender pay gaps occur is when there are more highly paid men than women in a firm, when women are deemed less capable or experienced than their male coworkers, or if women see a drop in their salary as a result of maternity leave.

More than 10,000 companies have already submitted their numbers, with more than 1,000 of them turning it in on the last day of submission. According to BBC’s analysis of the statistics, more than three-fourths of businesses in the UK pay men more on average than women. The median pay gap between the companies was 9.7%. Out of all the companies present in the report, 78% of them paid men more than women on average, while 14% paid women more.

These numbers are critical to diagnosing issues such as gender inequality within the country; therefore, the government mandates that this information is provided. rzeng@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of GENDERPAY.CO.UK and HUMANRESOURCESONLINE.COM

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to our ambitious, adventurous, and wonderfully candid staff:

Our first assignment to you guys, all the way back in September, was to write a letter to future you, the you who will have overcome the trials and tribulations of this year, the you who will have smiled and laughed and cried and hugged and learned and loved more, the you who will become more you. You all put pen to paper (or hand to keyboard) and expressed all your worries and hopes for the year, all approaching the space with equal parts apprehension and excitement. We both have watched you all grow stronger and more confident with each new article. We hope you’re immensely proud of how much you’ve grown as writers, because we know we are. So, thank you. It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to have been your editors, and we hope you never stop living and writing your truths.

signing off one last time with lots of love, reiko and maggie

By ANABELL XU

Staff Writer

Dear Past Anabell, You’re never going to see this, because that’s how time works, but thanks for the letter.

Sadly, most of your letter seems to be dictated to future-future Anabell, because I haven’t taken the AP tests yet and finals week hasn’t cast its fearsome shadow over the scurrying inhabitants of AHS, so I can’t send you the answers for anything. Sorry.

It’s been a weird year. I don’t remember how I felt writing the first letter, but let me just say that you’re a lot more burned out now. What I would give to have the motivation that you have. Or the enthusiasm. That ice cream you recommended that I gulp down by the gallon looks really good right now, and it’s only Spring Break. You know, I think sophomore year has been the first year that you’ve actually faced reality. I’m not saying “reality” as in the “you’ve-been-trapped-inside-a-simulation-your-entire-life” reality but reality as in the “youfinally-realized-that-your-grades-don’t-define-you” reality. It only took you three existential crises to figure this out, so Congratulations.

It’s been the first time that you and your friends have actually struggled to maintain and have dropped below a 4.0 GPA. You went through an almost frenzied panic to restore your grades to their former glory, and then proceeded to give up and seriously consider the life of a grass-eating hermit.

People who told me about high school weren’t exaggerating about how difficult it is, even though the classes are great and you love them. It’s just that you’ve been living in a weirdly sheltered bubble your entire life, and it was time for you to face the revelation that you never wanted to confront: YOU WERE NOT AS SMART AS YOU THOUGHT YOU WERE, AND THAT’S OKAY. You know, past me, I was reading over the letter and realized something: your only concern was academics. And yeah, sure, you might have been playing that for a joke, but I’m here to tell you that it gets better. Maybe not all facets of your life have improved, but you’ve actually made legitimate progress. You’re about two steps closer to becoming an adult.

And honestly, it was good that you had to face this during sophomore year. Could you imagine if you had realized this in college? But you’ve made a lot more friends this year, gotten closer to a lot more people, cried a lot more, laughed a lot more, and found new interests.

You’ve written a lot more, complained a lot more, and read a lot more. Sure, you may hate your grades, but your outside life has gotten so much better. And it was worth it.

So even though you’ll never read this, past Anabell, I just want to tell you to keep pushing through. You aren’t invincible. But maybe that’s okay.

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By BRADEN WONG

By KAITLIN LEE

Staff Writer

Dear Past Me, I remember the loneliness that filled me whenever I sat alone during lunch. Shame boiled within me that came from not being able to say hello to someone and at once become friends with them. My depression mounted itself onto my shoulders and ate away at my happiness and energy, making me closed off from the world. And I remember how I’d put the blame on others. “They don’t understand me!” I’d say. Then, I’d put the blame on myself. “I don’t deserve friends,” I’d say.

And I say now, “Wow, I sound soooooo whiny!”

Listen. Transitioning to high school hits all of us hard. You’ll realize you are not the only one with those thoughts in your head. Everyone in an entrapping town will think that, even the people who do have friends. But soon, you’ll realize you’re still going to live here for a couple more years and you should make that time worthwhile. Humans are social animals and naturally, you’re going to crave social interaction. The hard part is starting those interactions.

I’d try to reconnect with old friends with little success and I’d try to make new friends with little success. That doesn’t mean those interactions were a waste of time. Yes, it didn’t work out. So what? The important point is you tried.

Your efforts are going to pay off when you find your real friends. For me, it was when I joined the Gay-Straight Alliance and found people who accepted me for who I was. And now?

I have six people I hang out with and talk to. I have the inside jokes you long to share, the loud movie screenings you wish to have, and the competitive UNO matches you want to play.

You can’t give up after one failure, or two, or three, or even a million. Failure doesn’t make you less of a human being. It simply helps show you a new path you would have never considered. You must move on and reach your arms out again. Friendships require work, and you must work to find them. And work can be boring. Work can be awkward. Work can be fruitless. Work can make you depressed.

Work can also pay off.

I’m so grateful that I never gave up. I went to a high school dance for the first time with five of my new friends, and it was so much fun. I watched Love, Simon with them and bawled like a baby with them. And yesterday, I sent my friend a stupid little video that she laughed so hard at. Looking at myself today, you would never have imagined that I had such a difficult time making these friends. So, to my past me: trust in yourself and never give up. When you face failure, realize you are not alone and move on. Release the anxieties and insecurities you have and move on. And soon, you’ll see that you do belong and you are deserving of love.

Sincerely, Future You klee@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of PINTEREST.COM

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Dear Past Me, Words cannot express my surprise and gratitude for the words and advice you have so graciously offered. They have served me well, and will no doubt continue to do so, as the need for knowledge and direction becomes even stronger in coming years. Although at present I cannot return the favor (although I wish I could), there is still hope for helping the future me now as you have done for me. Regardless, in keeping this tradition alive, one hopes that you maintain a thorough curiosity for both life and opportunities for improvement.

In the realms of personal values, I have learned that consistent improvement, no matter how large or small, should always be prioritized in both its application and maintenance. There is no difference between you and me, save the fact that one is likely wiser, more cunning, and perhaps more daring. While age has rarely been on my side, always being too old or too young, experience has, and there is no excuse to not learn from experiences gained. After all, there is no greater mentor than the self, whose sympathy is enhanced through its genuineness and imperfections magnified by self-scrutiny More importantly, I have learned one should develop an ability to remain independent, though not necessarily separated, from feedback. The path to maturation is one littered with decisions, many of which will be in the absence of proper indicators from right and wrong. Adults are no longer always able to proofread your letters or review your decisions, and some steps will eventually need to be taken completely alone, and completely blind. Thus, as things stop being so clean cut, build a strong moral compass so you can make the best decisions for yourself and others.

And with lessons as simple as these, what had been once a scary and uncertain future is now one that is clear and certain in the present. Know that you have improved immeasurably and will continue to do so. After all, time is fair in that it will always teach you something. And so the question is not if but how effectively you will accept its teachings. With that, embark on your quest to become a better person, with greatest effort and hopes in becoming a greater person.

Sincerely, Present Me bwong@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of IMAGESHOPONLINE.COM

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By KAYLI MAK

Staff Writer

Dear Past Me, I’m a little shocked that I made it this far. It’s barely been seven months, and things have gone so rapidly downhill. But I’m alive, and I suppose that’s what matters.

If anything, I did some more stupid things. In fact, if you thought creating “longoogo” was sad and pathetic, you’ll be disappointed to know that the most lively I’ve gotten this year is when arguing whether the flesh of a vegan is technically “vegan meat”.

I know you’ll never read this, because time only goes in one direction. Still, you had concerns about whether anything changed.

In a sense, yes. But also no.

You somehow managed to squirm your way onto the varsity Colorguard team. So, guard is still taking up 1000% of your life. That hasn’t changed. Your friends still expertly tiptoe around maturity.

You still bruise like a peach. Sophomore year didn’t get as “interesting” as you had anticipated, though there are still two months to go. Not in a particularly positive manner, anyway.

You’ve learned to start faking your smiles, because people have been telling you (quite rudely, in fact) that you have an unpleasant resting face, and that other people don’t find that particularly welcoming. You end up spending all of your time trapped in the AP Biology dungeon, crying about the four major labs that you have due that week. I’m not even joking. It got that bad. Your life has come to nothing but labs and strangely-colored bruises. You’re okay with that, though.

Of all things, however, the butt-end of sophomore year has taught you to accept disappointment. You’ve learned that you can’t always be perfect or good at everything. You can’t meet all the expectations, and if you set your standards too high, you’re condemning yourself to hours of swollen eyes, salty tears, and damp pillows. (If this does somehow make it through the space-time continuum, please keep in mind that your face takes on a new quality of marshmallow when you cry, so try to pass your math tests.) I’m still not completely accepting of that, but life will go however it wants to, and you’re in no position to go against the flow.

Overall, your view of the world has gotten a little more pessimistic, though you might not have thought that possible seven months ago. The fear, anxiety, and insecurity you had will always be there, but surviving is really only a matter of pushing to the end and ignoring whatever panic is threatening to spill out. You can fear the future. You can fear the possibilities. But in the end, you’re going to be forced to get through it, no matter how exhausted or blue you are.

Also, your grades have taken a dive into the toilet.

You’ve done nothing worthy of recognition.

You’re still yourself, with just a splash more sleep deprivation and a hefty sprinkle of fake smiles.

If I were to sum everything up, most things are still terrible and there still aren’t any flying cars.

O Modoroto Omoont of Lovo, Koylo Mok kmak@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of PINTEREST.COM

in defense of

“tryhards”

By MICHELLE LEE Staff Writer

“That girl was such a tryhard.”

“I know, she literally answered every question in class today.”

The whispers continued to travel down the hall, mingling with scoffs of disgust. I frowned when they finally reached my ears, and I recalled the events that transpired in the last class.

The girl in question was the only one who actively participated in class that day, and now she was being ridiculed by her classmates for being a so-called “tryhard”. Another set of whispers followed.

“She’s also taking a bunch of extracurriculars.”

“I bet she’s only doing it to get into college; what a ‘tryhard’.”

The term is thrown around as a part of our everyday vocabulary, but what exactly is a “tryhard?”

A “tryhard” is a person who puts a large amount of effort into achieving a certain image, to the point where it is obviously contrived. Is participating in class a ruse to portray a certain image? Is wanting to strive for a good university something to be frowned upon?

At AHS, the term is often attached to those who are immersed in many extracurriculars, AP classes, and academic activities outside of school. The negative connotation of the word is now applied to what once were the positive

qualities of ambition, intelligence, and passion.

As teenagers, we are likely to defer to those who are similar to us and eager to denounce those that are different. When someone does not follow the same trends as everyone else, the singularity is exaggerated and labeled.

In this case, when someone actively strives for academic excellence, we perceive it as an attempted display of superiority, thus the label “tryhard” is branded across them. The reason we are so eager to denounce the efforts of others stems from our own insecurity.

Many of us do not readily acknowledge our own shortcomings so when we see others display the qualities that we strive to achieve, we perceive it as a threat and criticize their efforts in an attempt to validate our own persons.

In reality, almost everyone wants to be perceived as intelligent and capable, so when we see someone who displays those qualities, we should not be so quick to condemn them. Instead, we should focus on improving ourselves and reaching our own goals.

Although being labeled a “tryhard” because of academic excellence isn’t really a negative thing, it is still inaccurate in this context.

The next time you meet someone that a little more ambitious when it comes to school, think about what being a “tryhard” really means before sticking the label on them. mlee@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of KQED.COM

perspective.

By NATALIE SAMADI

Staff Writer

I recently revisited the contents of my memory box and found a card that a second grader I used to tutor made for me. As I opened the handmade, brightly decorated card, memories of him came rushing back. Though I have not seen him for almost four years, I remember having conversations about the most random, yet wholesome, topics ranging from juice pouches to girls he had crushes on.

I remember meeting him on the first day of his summer program. He was a child filled with excitement who was fueled by the sheets of salted seaweed he would always munch on. He was small and thin, and on the side of his head, pieces of his hair always stubbornly stuck up.

During recess, when I supervised kids, I would see him chase his friends around the blacktop, laughing and fooling around. In class, he was obedient and befriended all of his classmates, but at times he was alone and quiet. I decided to approach him one day while he sat on a bench, waiting for his friend. He told me how his friend was in the lunch line and was excited for him to come to the table because he always gave him his Capri Sun juice pouches. “Why do you like Capri Sun so much?” I remember asking while cringing at the thought of its artificial, sugary taste. “My mom never lets me drink them, but all of my friends get to. It’s not fair at all.”

Knowing what it was like to grow up with parents who never bought me these kinds of food, I began to sneak him candy that I would buy from the convenience store across the street.

As I got to know him better, I became amazed by thoughts of an 8-year-old. While I sat with him on the steps one day, he shyly asked for my advice on a girl he liked. He wanted to tell her that he thought that she was pretty and wanted to see if she could reciprocate the same feelings towards him. “So far, I told her that she was a princess because she’s so important to me, but now she isn’t talking to me. I don’t know why. What am I supposed to do?” he murmured, turning pink on his cheeks. I remember laughing aloud and he ended up devising a plan consisting of the juice pouches his friend would give him. “I’m going to save them up and give them to her. I’m pretty sure she likes Capri Sun. If not, at least she can still poke the straw in.

That’s pretty fun.”

It’s interesting to see the differences in our worlds just because of our age gap. I remember my second-grade self thinking that I was ready to take on the world and that I was ready to live on my own. Of course, looking back, I was definitely being ridiculous. My mind was constantly filled with the annoyance caused by the boy who sat in front of me for the past month and how I would be able to coax the nurse to call my mom because I was “too sick to be at school” again—there’s nothing mature about that. As we grow up, we see the world differently, our priorities change, and we begin to take up different responsibilities.

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Buzzfeed’s Resurrection

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By CHRISTIE WANG

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Every day, there are millions of uploaded YouTube videos and channels that provide new content. Buzzfeed’s YouTube channel, Buzzfeed Video, quickly made a name for itself after the video-sharing site gained popularity, but due to the limited range of video concepts, entertaining videos ideas soon ran sparse after a couple years passed. Now, Buzzfeed is making a comeback with entertaining, comical videos that leave viewers binge-watching.

The Buzzfeed website is famed for its uncensored commentary on entertainment and opinion articles, the popularity of which was used to create new video series off of. Before the popular Buzzfeed series were started in 2012, most videos were created to illustrate a concept, such as the 2011 video, “How English Sounds To Non-English Speakers”. Due to the plethora of ideas left to animate and direct when the channel first started, the then-Buzzfeed employees were thrust into the spotlight and became internet celebrities. Buzzfeed’s desire to keep up with consumer demand led to the company requiring a certain number of videos from each producer. The commanding quota led to most of the stars quitting their jobs, posting “Why I Left Buzzfeed” videos on their personal YouTube accounts to explain the situation to their many fans, with most former employees citing that the company had lowered its standards and now values “quantity over quality” in regard to videos. The loss of its famed stars and the decline of interesting video ideas affected Buzzfeed Video viewership until the formation of breakthrough video series by new staff.

The most notable first video series include the 2014-founded channel “The Try Guys” and then “Ladylike”. “The Try Guys” and “Ladylike” have similar video formats: a staff made up entirely of one gender that features reviews, adventures, themed videos, and of course, signature funny commentary. Since the formation of the two video channels and their widespread public praise, more and more video series were encouraged to be made, once more raising Buzzfeed Video’s subscriber count and broadening its fanbase.

“Ruining History”, “Worth It”, “Tasty”, and “Outsmarted” run along the top two original channels and focused more attention on Buzzfeed, and the creation of “Buzzfeed Unsolved” saved Buzzfeed from the complete loss of its idolization. Created by AHS alumni Ryan Bergara, “Buzzfeed Unsolved” is the most popular web series on Buzzfeed Video, with millions of subscribers and viewers. The show, which just finished its sixth season on Mar. 16, has two installments: “True Crime” and “Supernatural”. The channels all have videos edited in a way to mimic live commentary and were as well received as the commentary website articles. Once again, amid the fierce followers of the web series, the Buzzfeed staff featured were hailed as internet celebrities and Buzzfeed Video emerged as a highly-regarded channel.

With no shortage of entertainment in these series, one cannot go wrong watching them. Buzzfeed’s YouTube comeback is wholly accredited to the formation of these web series and their counterparts. Still, in the style of “Buzzfeed Unsolved”, whether video series will bring long-term success to Buzzfeed Video “will remain unsolved.”

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Back in the mid-90s, before there were mobile games, Tamagotchis ruled supreme as the ultimate virtual pet. The game was offered on a flat, egg-like plastic gizmo with three buttons and a keychain on top. The hype had continued until the mid-2000s until smartphones and the internet had taken over the children’s entertainment. It disappeared for almost a decade and has re-emerged to become an app for iOS and Android.

Tamagotchis were digital pets that lived inside a small, handheld device. The ultimate goal was to keep your creature alive by feeding it and playing with it on a daily basis. Ignoring your Tamagotchi for a few days would result in certain death for the little animal.

The Tamagotchi App allows players to play mini-games with the pet and earn coins. As one progresses, the pet can evolve to better and stronger type of pet when it is taken cared of properly. The pet can also explore the Tamatown and interact with other pet in the town. Other notable features include sharing progress with friends via an online community, a new selection of mini-games to play and the ability to tickle your pet — thanks largely to touchscreen capabilities. The new mobile game mirrors the original concept in many ways. For example, in My Tamagotchi Forever each creature has a sleep meter, a hunger meter, an entertainment meter, and a bathroom meter. Users can earn coins by playing mini-games. Players can also unlock new creatures by decorating their town.

However, those sleep and hunger periods occur too often, forcing the player to be constantly remembering how long the pet has to sleep or be conscious of the feeding time. Of course, in the digital world, we can also mix reality with the virtual game by purchasing diamonds to prolong the time or to buy more extensive features, like skipping the waiting time. In addition, Unlike other Tamagotchi consoles, this app’s evolution is not based on how well you care for the Tamagotchi, but what food you give the Tamagotchi.

Overall, it is a great app to revive Tamagotchi and bring back the past. Yet, it overlooks the fact that the generation has changed and some might find it hard to continue playing the game as it is fairly time-consuming. People might get bored of it soon as the digital world is improving every day.

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Meat has been nearly always an essential part of my meals, and I’ve always loved my steaks and burgers. However, during this spring break, I was forced to go vegan for a few days while I was on the road. It seems like a truly daunting prospect, a large lifestyle change, but the advantages of going vegan are endless.

One of the key factors to going vegan is preventing the exploitation of animals. Having sentimental feelings towards animals may just be part of many reasons to go vegan, but specifically, choosing a vegan lifestyle is an obvious way to take a stand against animal cruelty.

More people are turning to a vegan diet for the increasing amount of health benefits; increased energy, younger looking skin, and prolonged life spans. Some research has linked vegan diets with lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and lower rates of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. The sources of nutrients including protein, iron, and calcium tend to be low in saturated fats and filled with antioxidants. These factors help mitigate global health issues such as obesity and heart disease.

Not only are meat and dairy harmful to one’s body in large amounts, but they are also harmful to the environment. The production of meat and other animal products places a heavy burden on the environment -- from crops and water required to feed the animals, to the transport and other processes involved from farm to table. The vast amount of grain feed required for meat production is a contributor to deforestation, habitat loss, and species extinction. On the other hand, lower quantities of crops and water are required to sustain a vegan diet, making the switch to a vegan diet one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce the impact on the environment.

Furthermore, a plant-based diet requires only one-third of the land needed to support a meat and dairy diet. With rising global food and water insecurity due to a myriad of environmental and socio-economic problems, there’s never been a better time to adopt a more sustainable way of living.

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MOVIE MONSTERS

By CINDY TSE

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We’ve heard the names and we’ve seen the Halloween costumes, but how well do most of us really know movie monsters? This is especially in question when it comes to older movies, as many people probably wouldn’t want to sit through silent or black-and-white films. However, movie monsters both old and new hold a special place in pop culture and understanding their history makes them a little more fun.

Dracula Having begun from the book of the same name, Dracula gave life to public fascination with the blood-sucking undead. The Bram Stoker novel influenced generations of vampires and even gave rise to new classics, such as Nosferatu. Dracula first came onto the silver screen in 1931, directed by Tom Browning and Lambert Hillyer and starring the great horror movie legend Bela Lugosi. Lugosi returned as the Count in two sequels, one about Dracula’s son and the other about his daughter, and also appearing in three other films from the same studio, including House of Frankenstein. The movie not only made vampires out as mysterious creatures of the night, but also as stars of Gothic romance.

Frankenstein’s Monster Another classic movie monster that was inspired by a novel, Frankenstein’s monster is the creation of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, daughter of famed feminist Mary Wollstonecraft. The original 1931 Frankenstein movie had a budget just under $300,000, starring the intimidating Boris Karloff as the monster and Colin Clive as his creator, Dr. Frankenstein. Karloff’s impressive figure and his stitched-together appearance made its mark with audiences and horror movie history. Parts of the movie were censored for being “blasphemous”, and a scene of the monster accidentally drowning a little girl in a lake was cut from the original for being too controversial;

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both were included in modern copies. Despite the initial cuts, Frankenstein’s monster is one of the most iconic in movie history.

Creature from the Black Lagoon The movie that inspired the Oscar-winning film Shape of Water, the Gill-man creature in this film is widely recognized as one of the classic monsters from Universal Studios. Half man and half amphibian, the bizarre creature makes his first appearance in 3D in 1954, scaring audiences across the nation. Funny enough, the Gill-man’s appearance is based on the Academy Award statue. Director Jack Arnold envisioned a creature like it but with gills, scales, and webbed feet and claws. While Bill Chapman portrayed the towering monstrosity on land, Rico Browning did the underwater scenes. Together, they created a monster that haunted the depths of viewers’ minds.

Jaws Steven Spielberg’s Jaws and its instantly-recognizable theme were released in 1975, wrought with tension and fear for both the audience and the characters. The massive shark in the movie was a big problem during filming, its complex construction making it difficult to operate and construct. Filming took place in and around the actual ocean, a decision Spielberg made for aesthetic purposes and one made more difficult owing to the already-existing difficulty of using a huge shark prop. The movie was actually based on a book, Jaws, by Peter Benchley, which had been released a year before the movie. Even today, Jaws is considered an incredible thriller, with growing suspense and cathartic payoff.

The terrifying titans of Hollywood are numerous, and the ones mentioned here are just the tip of the iceberg. Despite the fact that many come from another era of movies, their films are still worth a watch, not only to see their effect today, but also to step into a different time of horror. ctse@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of THEWALLPAPER.COM

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Paul Revere has been immortalized as a hero of the American Revolution by his iconic ride before the battles of Lexington and Concord. His story has been told in the famous poem “Paul Revere’s Ride”, and several landscapes bear his name.

However, despite being the most famous midnight rider of American history, he was not the only one. In fact, there was a 16-year-old girl who rode twice the distance of Revere. Her name was Sybil Ludington.

Sybil was born in New York in 1761 to Henry and Abigail, as the oldest of her 12 siblings. Henry Ludington was a farmer and gristmill owner who joined the Patriots during the American Revolution as a colonel. On Apr. 26, 1777, nine days after Paul Revere’s ride, he received word that a nearby town called Danbury was under attack from the British. However, Ludington’s regiment had been disbanded for planting season. As Colonel Ludington wanted to prepare for battle, his daughter Sybil took up the cause to warn his troops. Sources differ on whether she volunteered or he asked her to do so.

Either way, Sybil rode her horse through the night to alert her father’s men. She rode for 20 to 40 miles (distances differ) all night, from Carmel all the way to Stormville before turning back to her family’s farm. Throughout what was then Southern Dutchess County, she went from house to house, knocking on the doors with a stick.

With only her stick as protection, Sybil faced many dangers on her ride. It was a rainy, cold night, and the roads were narrow and rugged. Even worse, there were many British loyalists in the area as well as outlaws. One account tells of Sybil having to fend herself from an outlaw who attacked her. Sybil also rode twice the distance of Revere, as he only rode from Boston to Lexington, a total distance of ten miles. However, Sybil was never caught by any British soldiers, while Revere was.

By dawn, Sybil returned to her home safe and sound. By this time, the British had already burned Danbury and were marching towards Ridgefield. Colonel Ludington and his militia marched to Ridgefield and battled the British there, leading to a victory.

For her brave accomplishments, Sybil was honored by General George Washington himself, but for the rest of her life her deed was not well-known. She married another revolutionary, Edmond Ogden and had a child. She and her husband ran a tavern for some time, but she spent the last 40 years of her life as a widow. Sybil died in 1839 at the age of 77-years-old.

She is buried in Patterson, New York, with her name spelled Sibbell on her headstone. It mentions nothing about her ride.

It wasn’t until 1907, when her great-nephew, historian Louis S. Patrick, released an article about her. A poem similar to “Paul Revere’s Ride” was written about her in 1912, which popularized her as a “Female Paul Revere”.

Today, there are several historical markers that show her route and bronze statues of her on horseback in Putnam County, New York. Sybil remains known as a powerful teenage patriot, and the “Female Paul Revere”. However, after seeing the great feats of Sybil’s courage, perhaps Paul Revere should be called the “Male Sybil Ludington”. klee@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of HORSEANDMAN.COM

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By CYNTHIA LIN Staff Writer

Earth Day is this month, and students are encouraged to conserve the beauty of nature. Students can contribute to the world we live in, in an eco-friendly way, with a few easy tips and tricks.

Although most students understand what it is to be green and eco-friendly, many do not implement these deeds into their daily lives. It seems like time and effort to be green sometimes, but it doesn’t have to be! Small changes can lead to big differences in the environment around you. These tips take little to no time and effort.

For one, students can take notes electronically instead of on paper. Handwriting notes takes very long and can be quite messy. For those scribbling on their lecture notes, notes can be hard to read later when one reviews them. Therefore, taking notes on a computer or laptop may both save you time and effort, but also the grade! Furthermore, this saves money that would otherwise be used to buy notebooks and lined paper.

Use reusable bags daily. When you go grocery shopping, just take a reusable bag to put your food in. This costs less money as grocery stores charge for plastic bags. Furthermore, they are much sturdier than traditional plastic bags that may rip easily with heavier objects.

Switch out your plastic water bottles for a reusable one! Plastic water bottles usually come in packs at the store and cost money each time you buy more. However, reusable bottles last very long, and all you have to do is fill them up with the water you already have at home. According to The Water Project, “it’s estimated that up to 80% of water bottles in the United States never get recycled,” and “it takes three times the amount of water that’s in a water bottle to create the bottle in the first place.”

With this in mind, switching to reusable bottles sounds like a great and efficient idea!

Students can also power down by turning off appliances they are not using. Often times, they may have multiple devices on at once such as a computer, an iPad, a laptop, and a cellphone. Also, turn off any lights that you do not need. Your electric bill will thank you, and the Earth will too!

Furthermore, students can walk or bike more instead of taking cars. Cars and other vehicles that use fuel emitting fumes are harmful to the air and environment. By walking or biking to school, students can save on gas money and also help improve air quality in Arcadia. improve air quality in Arcadia. clin@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of CONSERVATIVEMAGAZINE.COM

N A LOOK INT E D R A G O THE APES

By ASHLEY LEE Staff Writer

“Imagine. Inquire. Inspire.”

The message of the Arcadia Unified School District motto is the backbone of the quality education Arcadia students receive. Students are guaranteed interactive, hands-on learning experiences to foster their interests in a supportive learning environment.

In particular, the AP Environmental Science (APES) course is a special gem to the AHS campus and culture. Just like the name states, the APES curriculum is an interdisciplinary science (including biology, ecology, chemistry, physics and geosciences) that strives to teach students about human impacts on the environment and the necessary actions to protect or prevent such damage. For example, many students have even transitioned to plant-based diets after having taken the APES class. Essentially, students are left with a positive impact, hungry to improve their environment and the planet they live on.

Since the start of this semester, the APES classes have been getting busy with their hands, planting and caring for their own homegrown plants in the APES gardens (located behind the South Gym and S-Building). Students place themselves into “family” groups of four for the duration of the project. Just like a family might take care of children, the “family garden groups” take on the responsibility of growing and tending their plants (mainly fruits and vegetables). Before planting their gardens, the students were to create a garden layout on paper, which would model their actual garden. They had to strategically utilize their small plot of land, (67cm x 50cm) keeping in mind the needed sunlight based on the different plants’ heights. Once the plans were approved, the students were eager to begin growing some of their crops. Impressive enough, students had to grow their plants from seeds or seedlings. Some of the popular plants you can find thriving in the gardens include tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes, and parsley.

One of the most exciting components of the project requires the families to utilize the plants they have grown to prepare a dish.

Each week, the family groups plan and create a meal, using one of the plants from their gardens as the main ingredient. Students are encouraged to incorporate their ingredient in a unique fashion. For six weeks, all the family garden groups would prepare for their “Food Fridays”, where each family group would present their dish, explaining the recipe and ingredients that were used. Afterwards, the students would have the opportunity to try a “Costco-sized” sample of each group’s dish. All family groups would enjoy tasting other dishes and seeing their own home-grown plants come to fruition. APES student junior Tanya Chen expressed that she enjoys “Food Fridays because [she gets] to try all of [her] friends creations and experience new cuisines [she] may not have tried before.”

If you’re curious to see more about all-things-APES, check out their gardens behind S-Building and be impressed by their thriving plants! And if you are still planning your class schedule for next year, consider taking APES–not only will you have fun, but you’ll also learn to appreciate and care for the Earth. alee@apachepowwow.net Photos courtesy of ARCAPES.WEEBLY.COM

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As prom season rolls in, many students will display their courage and love for their special someone. With recent promposals getting bigger and more inventive than ever, it can be quite stressful to ask the person out. For those who need a few tips and ideas to ask their date or friend to prom, this article will provide some relief.

1. Send them on a Scavenger Hunt Send your prom date on a scavenger hunt with questions personally tailored for them.

Make sure it is in school, their neighborhood, or any other place where they are comfortable.

Bring together a band of friends if you’d like to help you on this task. Make sure the last question says “X marks the spot”.

2. Food and Puns One of the most popular prom proposals includes food. You’ve probably seen someone with a box of donuts and a poster saying, “I donut want to go to prom with anyone else!”

This clever pun could be applied to other foods as well. Make sure your promposal is one that relates to them and shows that you know them well. For instance, do not get them foods they don’t like or are allergic to! Get your date something they would enjoy and work that food into a pun for your asking.

3. Poster and Flowers Another route to ask someone to prom would be the traditional way of making a poster and bringing flowers. This asking is less personal but you can always make it so! The poster should include either a pun or something that is personal such as a memory or an inside joke.

Make sure your flower bouquet contains the florals he or she likes.

4. Chicken Nugget Bouquet If your date doesn’t like flowers, you can always replace them with a chicken nugget bouquet! Just hit up your local McDonald’s and stick the nuggets on skewers. Then, bind the skewers together with string and wrap paper about it. Top it off with a ribbon tied to perfection!

5. Post-It Their Car A nice surprise would be covering their car with post-its, spelling out “PROM?”. The asker can then pop out from behind the car with either a bouquet, stuffed animal, or food. Be sure not to scratch their car when doing this!

6. Decorating their Room To do this, you would need to get their parents’ permission to enter and decorate their room. If you are able to get permission, buy some balloons and fairy lights to add to an aesthetic atmosphere. Furthermore, get electric candles or rose petals to spell out PROM? Either on the floor or the bed! If you would like, throw in some goodies that they would enjoy such as candy, stuffed animals, or flowers.

So, as prom season comes by, muster up some confidence and ask that special someone out to a night of your life. Remember, these are just some ideas to get your thoughts flowing.

Unleash your creativity and go out there. Promposing can be both exciting and scary, but keep in mind that the outcome does not define who you are, so go out there and just be yourself! clin@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of CANVA.COM and VECTEEZY.COM

THE DO-RE-MI’S OF

PERSONALITY

By ARIANA PARIZADEH

Staff Writer

With nearly 3,500 students, AHS has an unquestionably diverse environment in which there are many personalities that come along with students listening to a wide variety of music, each with their certain niche. Some people can listen to practically any genre, while others are particularly picky about their music. There are even a great number of people who prefer to listen to music from a certain time period rather than what is produced today. It is even said that a person’s musical preference that reflects the important aspects of their personality as well as the choice of a particular musical genre being driven mostly by social identity.

Although your music taste can somewhat determine your personality, it doesn’t classify all people who listen to a certain genre of music as a specific type of person.

People who listen to country music are typically hardworking. They are generally extroverted, delightful, and agreeable but aren’t as open to other types of art and music. Individuals who listen to folk, jazz, and blues are people who are deep thinkers, open-minded, and highly creative, due to the improvisational nature of jazz and blues. Rock fans are known to be easy-going and more self-centered, shown through fighting for seats among each themselves. Indie rock fans, however, tend to be more creative and open to new experiences as they are pioneering the path for new music. Punk rock fans are generally intense and energetic. Those who listen to pop are outgoing and sociable, as extroversion is linked with a love of happy music.

Hip-hop fans are generally extroverted and have a high self-esteem, enjoying dancing and singing along to the music. Classical music listeners are typically smart, creative, and introverted.

Freshman Leila Nunez prefers to listen to “anything except for EDM and country, [and likes] jazz, pop, and R&B.” Sophomore Sonya Nalapraya enjoys “the soundtracks from musicals” and freshman Joshua Mar prefers “pop and rock” and particularly listens to “the old Maroon 5 songs.”

In conclusion, there is an abundance of students at AHS who enjoy exploring the different genres beyond the mainstream music that is played on the most prominent music stations and award shows. For many of us, music is an integral part of our identity and has shaped us throughout our lives. But no matter the genre, keep listening! aparizadeh@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of SPOTIFY.COM

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YOUR MONTH

By CONNER HUA Staff Writer

For many across the globe, the month of April holds one widely celebrated holiday, Easter. Easter is a Christian festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. While it still holds its important religious values for some, for a majority of the country, Easter has also begun to shift away from the religious aspects, and into Easter egg hunts, extravagant brunches, the Easter bunny, and family gatherings.

Not to say I’ve been literally resurrected in the past, but more in the metaphorical sense, I’ve become a completely new person before. As the end of the school year rapidly approaches, I often look back to the person I was at the beginning of the year, and I’m astounded at how much I’ve changed.

When the year first started, I was fresh out of middle school, still innocent and sheltered from the horrors of high school. At the time, I was also still very much immature, shy, and reluctant to branch out and meet new people. As the year progressed, I slowly broke out of my shell by getting involved.

From clubs such as Young Democrats and Key Club to organizations such as Pow Wow and ASB to academic teams such as Speech and Debate, I was able to meet new people from all grades and make numerous connections. Through everything I’ve chosen to join in high school, I’ve been able to find families that I feel comfortable being with. I’ve met so many new people whom I never would’ve known if it weren’t for these organizations, and I’m so glad I joined them.

Throughout this past year, I’ve also acquired so many memories. With meeting new people also comes building a repertoire of unforgettable memories to cherish for years to come. I’ve been to a countless number of varying events this year and have forged memories that I am always able to draw upon and laugh in the darkest of times. This year has also hit me with some dark times. Everyone has faced ups and downs and this year had plenty of downs. Not to say that they disheartened me, but those rough patches rather inspired me. I was able to discover who my true friends were by who stuck by me unconditionally and helped me to get a good cry on, which everyone needs occasionally.

Thus, as I turn the corner into sophomore year, I am excited to be reborn, metaphorically. In the new year, I look forward to making even more connections and making new friends. I am excited to stay involved in our school’s activities. I’m eager to come out of my shell and embrace the fact that no matter my age, I will always be loud, goofy, and immature, and that will never change. The new year holds new opportunities, new memories, new chances to fail, but nevertheless, a fresh start. When next year’s Easter comes around to remind me of the notion of rebirth, I hope I am able to look back on my year and be satisfied with it the and changes I made to my life. chua@theapachepowwow.net Graphic by ANDREA LIU

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By JASMINE OANG

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It’s concert season again here at AHS and Orchestra 2 and 3 recently attended their annual Spring competition. The location of the event changes every year with previous destinations ranging from San Diego to Orlando. This year, however, the groups are headed to San Francisco. As the only Orchestra groups in the whole competition, AHS had some reputation to uphold.

Orchestra Council Co-Presidents seniors Jamie Wang and Hannah Zhang have both been in Orchestra since their freshman year and revealed why they decided to go on the optional trip; Jamie explained, “I expect this trip to be one of the highlights of this last year. Although I was required to come on the trip for Orchestra Council, I ultimately decided to come out of my love to make ‘sick’ music and memories!”

In agreement with Jamie’s statement, Hannah added, “It’s crazy that we’re about to graduate in less than two months and going on this trip has made me realize even more how much I will miss this organization and community.”

At the Foothill College, Orchestra 2 and 3 both performed two pieces each. Orchestra 2, conducted

by Mr. Tom Forbes, showcased “Legionary”, a piece from its fall concert, and “Brook Green Suite”, a piece from its recent spring concert. “Legionary” is a piece reminiscent of the Pirates of the Caribbean song yet, unique in its own aspect. Orchestra 2 Concert Mistress sophomore Allison Tjandra described “Legionary” to be a piece that “heavily covers [Orchestra 2’s] skill in dynamic contrast and accents.” “Brook Green

By TANYA LEE

Staff Writer

From Apr. 20 to 29, 5-Star Theatricals brought The Hunchback of Notre Dame to life at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

Although there are earlier productions, the most well-known version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame would probably be the 1996 Disney movie. The tale was based on the novel of the same name written by Victor Hugo in 1831. The movie focuses on Quasimodo, a mysterious bell-ringer who is raised by Judge Claude Frollo. Frollo is a cruel and racist man who raises Quasimodo as penance after killing his mother and leaving him an orphan. Quasimodo grows into a sweet, young man, living inside the cathedral of Notre Dame for his entire life, his only company being three living gargoyles. He longs for the company of other people, sneaking out against Frollo’s orders to attend the Feast of Fools. There, he meets Esmeralda, a beautiful gypsy woman who saves him from a lynch mob. Quasimodo grants her sanctuary and helps her escape to the Court of Miracles, invoking the anger of Frollo, who is determined to do anything to satisfy his lust for Esmeralda.

Quasimodo teams up with Captain Phoebus, who has also fallen for Esmeralda, to save the gypsies and stop Frollo’s murderous plans.

The musical version premiered in 1999 in Berlin and was produced by Walt Disney Theatrical. The production became the company’s first musical to premiere outside of the U.S. It also became Berlin’s longest running musical with a total running time of three

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Suite” is a piece consisting of three movements, each with its own unique tempo and style. For Allison, “The Brook Green Suite is [her] favorite of the two because all types of articulation and levels of control are needed to maintain the tempo, style, and overall song which each section contributes to.”

In addition, Orchestra 3 will be playing a piece called “Reels and Reverie I”, conducted by Mr. Forbes and three movements of “Divisions”, conducted by Ms. Pin Chen. “Reels and Reverie I” is a piece conducted in 12/8 time and consists of an energetic beginning that fades into a softer serenade. As for “Divisions”, junior Matthew Gao describes each movement as unique since “each of them have their own quirks that make them difficult,” making note of the last movement which is “somewhat peculiar in that there are lots of tremolo sounding notes”, taking a true musician to distinguish the difference.

During this four-day trip, the two groups were not constantly stuck behind music stands; they also had the chance to explore San Francisco and California’s Great America theme park. At the theme park, they took part in various attractions while waiting for the final results. Overall Orchestra 2 and 3 received six awards in total; both orchestras received the gold award, the highest award possible for performing, and the adjudicator’s award. Orchestra 3 also received the Outstanding Orchestra award while AHS won instrumental sweepstakes. Great work Apaches! joang@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of DREAMSTIME.COM and 1001FONTS.COM

years. The English version premiered at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego. The musical features songs

by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz from the 1996 film, including “Just One Day”, “Hellfire”, and “Feast of Fools”.

5-Star Theatricals, previously known as the Cabrillo Music Theatre, is a nonprofit theatre organization as well as the resident production company of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Numerous stars have risen out of this company, including Adam Lambert, Katherine McPhee, and Tony nominee Stephanie J. Block.

Some of their past productions include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sister Act, Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, and many others.

One unique thing about this production company is that they offer ASL-signed performances of every production.

Quasimodo was played by Will North, the managing director of 5-Star Theatricals and professionally -trained performer. North has performed at the Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and many more. Esmeralda was played by Cassandra Murphy, who has also performed on TV and featured in the vocals for the recent movie Ready Player One. Clopin, the leader of the gypsies, was played by Justin Michael Wilcox. Gregory North played Frollo and Adam Hollick played Phoebus.

If you missed this performance, check out 5startheatricals.com for other productions. tlee@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of CLIPART-LIBRARY.COM and OUTCRYTHEATRE.COM

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Calling all K-pop fans! On Apr. 28, the Korea Times Media Group held its 16th Korea Times Music Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. The lineup included several popular K-pop groups, beloved Korean singers, and up-and-coming indie groups. For avid lovers of Korean music, this event was eye-opening.

In an effort to create an event that can reach across generations, the Korea Times specifically invites all-star artists ranging from tradition trot singers to idol groups. The first inaugural Korea Times Music Festival was held in 2003 to “create a memorable night of music and harmony among Korean Americans.” It featured over 18 of South Korea’s most popular artists, and sold out all 18,000 seats in two weeks. 15 years later, the Korea Times Music Festival continues to grow in popularity and reputation as it sells out year after year.

This year, the Korea Times invited 13 singers, indie groups, and idol groups to perform at the music festival. The full lineup consisted of Rain, Kim Bum Soo, Red Velvet, NCT 127, Rose Motel, Jinjo Crew, John Park, EXID, BtoB, Baek Ji Young, Chu Ga Yeoul, Lee Eun Mi, and Park Hyun Bin. Red Velvet and Baek Ji

By ASHLEY LEE

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*Snap, snap.* Welcome to the world of poetry, where snapping is the new clapping. Here’s a fun fact: snapping was first used in the late 1950s by two poets from the Beat Generation: Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac. In Greek, “poetry” translates to “poieo”, which means “I create”.

It is an art form, where language is used for its aesthetic qualities. To enhance its prose, poets use devices such as repetition or alliteration. Through poetry, individuals are able to passionately express their opinions on a plethora of topics–latest trends, patriotism, tragedy, society–just to name a few. Poetry slams and other showcases are held for poets to share their works and interpretations.

The Katy Hsieh foundation hosted its first ever poetry slam competition in the Arcadia PAC on Apr. 29 at 2 p.m., which featured talented poets and their works in an evening that was filled with laughter, emotion, and passion. This event, considered Arcadia’s first high school poetry invitational, consisted of students ranging from 7th graders in middle school to 12th graders in high school.

In honor of National Poetry Month, 30 talented poets were given the opportunity to perform not only in front of friends and family, but also for professional jurors from the Los Angeles Poetry Society who graded them on a professional scale. This event gave student poets a chance to present their work and talents to an audience while also

Young, in particular, recently made headlines for being part of the select group of South Korean artists sent to perform before the Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, and 1500 other North Koreans. nine-member NCT 127 was sure to attract many attendees with their hefty international fanbase, and Rain, who has charmed many fans across the globe with his voice as well as his acting skills, was also a popular act.

However, other acts aren’t to be underestimated.

EXID, who recently came back with their single “Lady”, was an act to keep your eyes out for with their powerful vocals and equally energetic personalities. Lee Eun Mi, whom many older fans affectionately dubbed “the barefoot diva”, is well known for her live performances and staunch opposition to the practice of lip-syncing in the K-pop industry.

Although still relatively unknown, indie group Rose Motel was an act to be watched for their wide range of musical styles and blunt but relatable lyrics.

For K-pop lovers who can’t fish out enough money to attend KCON in the summer, the Korea Times Music Festival is definitely for you. If you missed this amazing opportunity, check this out next year to watch K-pop singers, indie groups, and idol groups perform extravagantly. For more information regarding seating, ticket prices, etc., be sure to check out ktmf.koreatimes.com. mlin@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of KNATIC.COM Photo courtesy of KTMR.KOREATIMES.COM

gauging an idea of their ranking on a national scale.

With that said, all middle and high school poets were welcomed to compete in this inaugural event, while making Arcadia history! Those interested in competing were encouraged but not required to present content bringing awareness to hunger, poverty, and homelessness. For consideration of younger audiences, works refrained from profanity, sexual, drug, or alcohol content. 30 poems were selected and were given five minutes to perform in front of the judges and audience, with the grand prize winner, Bridgette Yang: “Dragon Fire”, receiving Beats wireless headphones. Proceeds benefited the Foothill Unity Center, a human services charity, whose mission aims to help people and change lives.

According to assistant general manager of APAC Whitney La Barge, “Arcadia Poetry Slam gives other students, who wouldn’t otherwise have, the chance to be a part of the center as well as the foundation.”

If you’re someone who loves poetry, be sure to be on the lookout for this event next year. This competition is completely free to competitors, and prizes are given to the top three scoring contestants. Be sure to get involved next year to spread awareness, showcase your talents, and to have fun! alee@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of BUSTLE.COM, INTERSLY. COM, PINTEREST.COM, and 1001FONTS.COM

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By ARIANA PARIZADEH Staff Writer Do you enjoy public speaking and debating, have an interest in the judicial system, or want to pursue law? Then you should highly consider joining the Mock Trial team at AHS. Mock Trial is an academic team that takes place once a week after school, where students are given a case to work on together.

They study and prepare tactics and arguments to use when they perform in competitions, which take place in an actual courtroom and are judged by actual lawyers and attorneys.

In the courtroom, there are five different team roles that students can choose from to participate in, including the witness, lawyer, pretrial attorney, courtroom artist, or courtroom journalist. Each role has a multitude of different duties in court. The witness is required to memorize the testimony and answer the crossexamination questions. There are four types of witnesses; the defendant, family or friends of the defendant, a police or detective, and an expert witness. In competition, witnesses are scored on their ability to prove a theory or

statement false, their speaking abilities as well as their style and voice.

The lawyer’s job is to work with the witness, study the case, and form an argument.

A lawyer is scored on their overall presentation, presence, objections, and a rg u m e n t s , as well as his or her style and voice. The role of a Pretrial Attorney is given in an individual event where arguments are held on whether any of the actions

that occurred in the trial were a violation and students use actual court cases to defend their position. A pretrial attorney creates a four-minute argument speech and two-minute rebuttal. The judge has the ability interrupt you at any time to ask questions that you can answer in your four-minute speech.

Courtroom artists are scored on the artwork they create of the courtroom scenery. And a courtroom journalist’s job is to observe the trial then produce and submit an article on the events that occurred in

the courtroom and has 24 hours to do so.

Whether you’re interested in art, journalism, public speaking, debating, law, public policy, or more, the Mock Trial team definitely has something to fit a wide variety of interests and all grade levels are welcome to apply. In addition to weekly practices, there are also scrimmages over the weekend and several summer meetings that accepted members must attend. In order to try out, students are required to submit a written application and later try out as a witness and lawyer if they are selected, and ultimately interview as a lawyer and witness if they make it past the final selection round.

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By JOSIE CHEN Staff Writer As AP exams quickly approach, many high school students are panicking, feeling stressed and unprepared. They may have forgotten a lot of the information learned throughout the year, and with a test as important as the AP exam, it is no mystery why everyone is worried. Luckily, there are various ways to study and become better-prepared for the AP exam.

First of all, what is an AP exam? AP exams are Advanced Placement tests that students can take in a variety of subjects such as Calculus BC, Biology, Chemistry, Literature, and many more. The AP exams are scored on a scale of one to five, with anything from a three or above counted as passing.

Often, students take these exams after being in an AP class in school for the year, where they learn about the subject in depth and do activities such as labs to help them grasp the concept. The reasons so many students have an incentive to take these AP exams is due to the fact that many colleges offer credit for the class if a high score is earned, meaning that when a student enters college, they are able to skip. Now that you know the basics of AP exams, here are a few ways you can study.

One of the most popular methods of preparing for the exam is to buy practice books on your AP subject. Companies such as Barron’s and Princeton Review produce all kinds

of books that cover major points and information you have learned throughout the year.

The books also provide practice test questions and give answers with reasons so that you can test your knowledge. As the AP exam approaches, it will be extremely helpful to buy some practice books, read through them, highlight key points, and ingrain the information.

Another way to study for the AP exam is to meet up with other students getting ready for the same AP exam. Once or twice a week, everyone can meet up and go over topics that are more difficult to understand or extremely difficult. By discussing the key topics in detail, you will not only be able to receive a different perspective, but you will also be able to truly understand and have an even better understanding of various topics.

Overall, although the AP exam may seem extremely challenging and intimidating, realize that it is definitely possible to do well as long as you study, and even if it does not end up going your way, you can always try again the year after. jchen@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of CREATIVEMARKET.COM, WWW.BRIANHENNIG.NET, and PNGTREE.COM

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By ROSELIND ZENG Staff Writer

Summer is only a few weeks away, and with it may come the stress of summer school. Summer school is usually put in place to help a student retake a lesson or to jump ahead in their course so as they may improve the following year. Summer school usually consists of five hours of school per day, because every day teaches about a week of normal lessons. However, students may find this concept very stressful, because how is it possible to cram so much information in your head in just weeks?

One common mistake people often make is the usual: procrastination. Procrastination is bad enough during the school year, but practicing it throughout summer school s even worse. It’s important to understand the concepts which are taught to you every day, because if you don’t, then you’ve just missed a week’s worth of lessons. And with a week full of school comes a week full of homework, so you must always be prepared to do a lot of work for your specific course.

For sleep, just make sure you get at least eight hours every day. It may seem like an impossible task, but believe it or not, many students are able to follow through. It just takes patience, practice, and time.

Finally, a key thing to watch is your diet. It’s common for many students to take out all their stress on food and Netflix, but it’s also not good for you.

Since it’ll be hot, switch your ice cream with frozen yogurt, or try some fresh watermelon instead of sticky chocolate. Whip up a nice fruit smoothie instead of a milkshake to chug down! These are all examples of delicious but healthy snacks that will keep you cool, fresh, and fit!

Now for the Three Steps To Success: exercising, sleeping, and eating healthy. All three are very important for your well being, especially during the summer, when students tend to slack off on these physical demands.

For exercise, just try doing even the simplest of things, such as walking to school instead of having your parents drop you off, or maybe an hour of swimming every day at the pool. If you want a more professional environment, try enrolling in classes or summer camps such as O’Brien’s Running Camp, which will push you to go harder but will also provide many benefits.

Make sure your summer isn’t just jam-packed with academics—fun matters too, and that’s exactly why summer exists! Make sure you take a break, because it’s important to reward yourself every once in a while.

In conclusion, make sure to encourage others to do the same. You may be well on track this summer, but not all your friends will be. Encourage them to keep trying in their course, and introduce to them the three steps to success! It’s important that we Apaches grow together, not just as individuals.

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By JASMINE OANG Staff Writer

Co-ed Varsity Badminton Arcadia v. San Marino (17-4) Arcadia v. Alhambra (19-2) Arcadia v. Loyola/Mayfield (20-1) Arcadia v. South Pasadena (13-8) Arcadia v. Mark Keppel (17-4) Arcadia v. San Marino

Boys Varsity Baseball Arcadia v. John Muir (8-0) Arcadia v. John Muir (3-0) Arcadia v. Glendale (12-2) Arcadia v. Glendale (10-0) Arcadia v. John Burroughs (8-4)

Boys Varsity Tennis Arcadia v. Herbert Hoover (18-0) Arcadia v. Diamond Ranch (18-0) Arcadia v. Crescenta Valley (18-0) Arcadia v. Glendale (17-1) Arcadia v. Pasadena (17-1) Arcadia v. John Burroughs (16-2)

Once again, it’s volleyball season and Boys Varsity Volleyball is starting off this year strong. With a current league record of 11-7, the team demonstrated its hard work by winning two games against Glendale High School and Pasadena High School the week after spring break.

Although the team has an unusually large roster consisting of almost 20 players, Co-Captains senior Ryuen Le and sophomore Bryan Liu are both optimistic about the team making CIF this year. For Bryan, he has no doubt that the team will qualify, considering its notable performance against opponents Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS).

Ryuen said, “We [had] already lost to two teams so...we had to beat CVHS if we wanted to qualify for CIF this year.” CVHS previously dominated the league and had beaten AHS for the last four years, but things changed this season as AHS won 3-1 in its first game against them. After a rocky start in the first set, a common trend this season, the Apaches quickly picked themselves back up and finished strong.

To do so, they had to fight for every point which led Ryuen to ultimately pancake a ball after an opponent attempted to bypass the blocks with a tip. Also exemplifying the team’s overall effort, Bryan ended the game with 19 kills, his best so far in the season. However, the boys will have to continue to push as they face CVHS again for their next game away and hopefully, leave with a similar outcome. In

By JUSTIN CHEN Staff Writer

Boys Varsity Golf has been tearing up the competition this year. Undefeated in their league so far, our boys are setting their sights on the CIF Championship—and they’re not far away. On the topic of the team’s goals for the season, sophomore Joshua Kwon noted, “It feels good that the team is undefeated so far with only one league match left to go, but we have to grind it out for CIF.” For their 5th league match, the boys played at Whittier Narrows Golf Course.

There, the conditions were rough and the greens were not playing easily. Sophomore Warren Oetojo commented that “It was really windy that day, and our shots kept flying around in the air, preventing us from being able to get our golf shots close to the flag for birdie.” With the wind as prominent and deadly as ever, the boys struggled to keep their balls in play the whole day. Not just that, but Warren also mentioned that “the greens were

TEAM SPIRIT Captain Ryuen Le rallies the team spirit against Glendale High School during the week of spring break. addition, they’ll have to face Burroughs High School, their biggest competition this season.

Junior Alex Yen is confident that the team will give them “a run for their money” as long as it continues to improve.

However, the season hasn’t always been easy, the boys didn’t have the best defense when blocking and ended up losing 0-3 after trailing closely in each set and struggling to finish. According to Bryan, that day served as a valuable lesson. “Their hitters [were] having a field day on us,” he said. Dedicated to improving all aspects, the team also focuses on serving and hitting in addition to blocking during practice, highlighting necessary skills for success.

On the topic of teamwork, Alex noted, “Our teamwork is pretty solid; Ryuen does a good job of scrambling for defensive digs and our setters work well with our hitters to try and produce the best offense possible”. In addition to great communication, the team also has a supportive outlook and is always seen cheering each other on during games, utilizing one of the advantages of a bigger group.

Overall, the boys are on track to achieving its CIF hopes. Keep up the good work Apaches!

also really hard, so our balls would not spin at all. That really threw us off track as we weren’t used to that.”

With all of these difficult playing conditions, our Apaches were in for a tough round.

However, as our golfers made their last few putts, and the scores started rolling in, the team had once again managed to clutch and win another league match.

Moving on to the golf team’s practices, sophomore Elliot Yoo stated that “We’ve been using fun, little games and drills to help with our team bonding as well as our game in general.”

From lag putting games to approach-shot competitions, the boys have found newer and more creative ways to practice. In addition to these drills, the team has been sharpening their skills by playing in friendly matches against other schools not in its league. Schools such as Saint Frances High School and Walnut High School proved to be formidable opponents for Arcadia, as our boys had a rough time playing against them at courses such as Industry Hills

Golf Course and Oakmont Country Club. The team may experience slumps every once in a while.

Regarding the incoming CIF matches, Joshua said, “With home course advantage at Santa Anita Golf Course for our first round of CIF, the process is difficult and nerve-racking.

However, I’m glad to be able to go through this journey with my teammates because we are a group of brothers on and off the course.

No matter what happens at the end, the team and I have already won in my mind for making it this far as a family.”

This season is looking very promising for the boys; their perfect record and an unyielding determination allows the team to continue with high morale. With the season coming to an end we wish the best for the boys and for their future. Good luck Boys Varsity Golf!

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Considered to be one of the most prestigious and competitive meets in the nation and holding 25 national high school records and 152 U.S. Olympians, the yearly Arcadia Invitational has always brought the best runners, hurdlers, pole vaulters, jumpers, and throwers to our very own track. This year was certainly no different.

With close to 10,000 spectators and 4,000 athletes at this years’ meet, the Arcadia Invitational has again proven itself as the most attended and successful high school track meet in the U.S. Since the meet draws in only the best of the best in high school track and field, it’s no wonder that the requirements to compete are of the highest caliber. In fact, most of the competitors are seniors and juniors, experienced athletes who have trained for years to climb to the top of the high school rankings.

But as competitive and difficult it is for athletes to simply qualify for the invitational, it hasn’t stopped our fellow Arcadia athletes from surpassing the rigorous requirements. A handful of students from both our Varsity Track and NEED FOR SPEED (from left to right): Coach Christopher Schultz, Anthony Carranza, Field and Cross Country represented Arcadia at Derek Li, Derek Jing, and Alexander Williams the meet from Apr. 6-7. better.” vite, I ran the 400-meter dash. I‘ve been running Senior Stephanie Yen, an Arcadia InvitaAs a younger runner at the meet, Junior the 400 meter in smaller meets over the course tional veteran, gave her opinions competing at of the school year, but none the meeting noting, “In the of it compares to the energy past, I’ve competed in long jump and triple jump for the “It was an honor to compete in such a prestigious found at the Invitational. The stadium was packed with invitational, but this year meet and see so many familiar faces again!” cheering and smiling fans I competed in the multi— Soichiro Nagao, 11, Cross Country from all over the nation, and events for a heptathlon. Alit was really enjoyable.” though it was a completely A recurring long-disnew experience, I made sure tance runner at the invitational, Junior Soichiro to prepare with lots of weekend practices. What Anthony Carranza, a sprinter on our Varsity Nagao said, “At the invite, I ran the 4x1600 and I liked most about the meet was the competitive Track and Field, also adds, “Similar to last in- was able to place 22nd. Although I wasn’t able atmosphere because it always pushes me to do to earn a top 20 spot, it was an honor to compete in such a prestigious meet and see so many familiar faces again. Next year will most likely be my last year to compete at the invite, but I’m determined, as with the previous meets, to improve and potentially earn a top 20 spot.”

And finally, senior Bryan Huang, a sprinter on our Varsity Track and Field, said, “Despite not being able to compete this year, I thought this year’s invitational was a success, and there was definitely a larger turnout this year than the last. I enjoyed... seeing all the big-name runners on the track. It was also really cool to see track Olympians like Colleen Quigley and Christian Coleman coming to watch the meet.”

According to these spectators and our very own athletes, this years’ Arcadia Invitational was a resounding success. Both the athletes and coaches left not only with unforgettable experiences, but also with new aspirations and ambitions at the next Arcadia Invitational.

GIRL POWER (from left to right): Kira Graves, Eryca Yamane, Paige Acosta, and Nikki Wong

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Girls Varsity Softball Arcadia v. Pasadena (14-1) Arcadia v. Glendale (2-8) Arcadia v. John Burroughs (2-3) Arcadia v. Crescenta Valley (0-2) Arcadia v. John Muir (25-8)

Boys Varsity Volleyball Arcadia v. Herbert Hoover (3-0) Arcadia v. Crescenta Valley (3-1) Arcadia v. Pasadena (3-0) Arcadia v. Glendale (3-0) Arcadia v. John Burroughs (0-3)

Co-ed Varsity Swimming Arcadia v. Temple City (4 Way Win) Arcadia v. John Burroughs (4 Way Win) Arcadia v. Glendale (4 Way Win) Arcadia v. Pasadena (4 Way Win)

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By CINDY TSE Spring is a new start for both nature and people, refreshing the mind and spirit. One of the best ways to kick off the season is doing a little spring cleaning--a little fixer-upper, if you will. Not only does it clear out any trash and general clutter, it can also greatly improve one’s mood when their space is well-kept and tidy.

The tradition of spring cleaning is tried and true and has existed for centuries. In the U.S., it has been noted in the 1800s that a yearly thorough cleaning was necessary, as the fires burnt in the winter left dirt and dust to pervade the homes, embedding themselves in the walls and windows. Housewives of that era would air out rooms to get rid of all the ash, but it was dif-

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ficult and inefficient for it to be done so in cold weather. Other explanations of spring cleaning lie in religious and cultural events, many of which are tied to springtime ideas of rebirth or new opportunities. It’s also been speculated that the desire to dust, sweep and straighten up that comes around once a year is a biological response. Following a slow and steady winter, we have a sudden urge to deep clean in the spring because that is when days are longer, bringing more sunlight and time to work, and physiologically speaking, we are less tired, as the body kicks back into gear following the “hibernation” of colder months.

Sometimes the mess you are looking at seems too big to tackle, but that’s no reason to be discouraged. The best way to start is to figure out the order with which you want to clean.

Areas that regularly receive attention such as tabletops and counters can be placed further down the list, while places that tend to remain under a layer of dust should be prioritized.

Next, start throwing out any junk that is left lying around. Broken earbuds, receipts, anything that you might have left to “take care of later”.

Clean out drawers too. If you’re also thinking about doing some dusting, remember to do so from top to bottom; this method is much faster, as the dust you sweep will fall and accumulate in spaces below so moving downwards will

By CASSIDY CHHAY Staff Writer

Disney’s princess stories are typically all sunshine and rainbows; happily ever afters; love at first sight; and Prince Charmings. But we all know that that’s not the truth. Disney’s adaptations of these books/plays/tales tend to leave out gruesome details from its origin stories.

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Cinderella In the Brothers Grimm version, Cinderella never had a fairy godmother. Instead, she plants a tree at her mother’s grave and prays under it every night.

She finds a dress for each ball under the tree (there are three in the story).

At the last ball, she loses one of her shoes because the prince has covered the steps to the palace in tar to make her stick to them in hopes of catching the mysterious girl he has been dancing with. He looks for her by going door to door looking for the owner of the shoe. He comes to Cinderella’s house and has every girl in the household try on the slipper. In order to fit the slipper, one of Cinderella’s step-sisters cuts off her toes and the other sister cuts off her heel. The Prince is told by Cinderella’s doves about the bloody slipper.

He goes back and discovers that the actual owner is Cinderella. The step-sisters realized that they should kiss up to the incoming queen. They attend her wedding, only to get their eyes pecked out by birds.

The Little Mermaid The story of The Little Mermaid remains the

save you from having to dust twice. It’s not just your bedroom that needs work, either. The bathroom is also a spot that you’d need to pay some attention to, especially for those of us who use a lot of beauty products. Those bottles and boxes get messy real fast, so now is a great time to organize them.

So, now it’s time to get to work! By using some of the tips here, you’ll not only be done faster, but you’ll feel much better being able to work and sleep in your own tidy little spot. ctse@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of CLIPARTPANDA. COM and 1001FONTS.COM

same. However, if Ariel doesn’t make the prince fall in love with her and marry her, she will die. The movie also leaves out the penalty the mermaid must pay for legs; every step she takes will feel like she is walking on shards of glass. When the prince starts to fall in love with and marries a woman he thinks saved him, Ariel is told that if she kills him, then she can turn back into a mermaid. But she can’t do it. She throws herself into the sea and turns to seafoam.

Rapunzel In the Brothers Grimm version, Rapunzel becomes pregnant. When she and the prince try to escape, the evil sorceress figures it out.

She chops off Rapunzel’s hair and throws the girl out into the wilderness, alone. The prince shows up at her tower, the sorceress dangles the cut-off hair in order to lure him, she tells him he will never see Rapunzel again. The prince jumps out the window in despair and is blinded by the thorns below. He wanders aimlessly through the desert and tries and find his princess. He is eventually guided back to her when he hears her voice.

Her tears restore his eyes, and they return to the prince’s kingdom to live happily ever after.

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In elementary school, we associated nonfiction books with boring chapters of historical facts that nobody was interested in. However, there are actually tons of fascinating nonfiction books. Here are a few that you should take a look at: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann A chain of murders. A massive, mysterious conspiracy. This sounds like the start to a Sherlock Holmes novel, but it also describes a series of crimes in the 1920s. This book gives a fascinating, albeit haunting, look at one of the most disturbing crimes in American history.

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand When we learn about World War II in history class, we mostly learn about the conflicts between nations or major battles. However, Unbroken delves into the narrative of Louis Zamperini, an American airman who crashed into the Pacific Ocean during the war but survived.

I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai On Oct. 9, 2012, Malala Yousafzai, just 15-years-old at the time, was shot in the head.

She had spoken out against Taliban control of her home, Pakistan’s Swat Valley, and fought for her right to an education. This inspiring memoir talks of her family, her fight, and her motivation to speak up.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot In 1951, doctors took cells from a poor black tobacco farmer, Henrietta Lacks, without her knowledge. These cells, known as HeLa cells, have become extremely important in the medical world. This national bestseller tells of how ethics, race, and science collided in this incident.

Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly The word “NASA” may conjure up images of Neil Armstrong on the moon or men in lab coats. However, one of the biggest factors to the American space legacy were a group of female mathematicians. This book discusses the accounts of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, four African American women who contributed to one of NASA’s greatest successes.

Outliers by Malcom Gladwell Although this book revolves around an opinion, it’s still worth checking out. In Outliers, Gladwell tries to answer the question: what makes high-achievers different? The book delves into the upbringings of successful people, giving an entertaining and illuminating lesson.

By CHRISTIE WANG

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It’s hard for teenagers and adults to navigate the world of romantic relationships; it is complicated. If someone texts “wanna hang out?” is that outing a date if they say it is only the two of you?

However, despite any confusion, the two aspects, dating and hanging out, are vastly different, so it’s best to know which one you are getting into right from the start.

The first topic is exclusivity.

Hanging out requires none of it. You could go on dates, hang out on your couch, or spend time with your dog; it doesn’t matter. On the other hand, in dating, you might be fully committed to one another, or both still keeping it open.

Next is the level of effort.

Maybe they’ll clean up their room for you the first few times or let you pick the movie. You’re sort of just coasting along. It’s not bad, but not amazing. Just kind of existing. Dating: It’s pretty high. It’s not fancy, but you are both trying. When you’re actually dating, you go the extra mile.

Being introduced…

Hanging out equates to “Oh…yeah, this is my…friend.” In dating, one of two things will happen: 1) This is my girlfriend/boyfriend or if you haven’t quite gotten there yet, 2) This is *insert your name* In the activities you do together...

Hanging out means nothing that requires too much commitment or planning. If you’re mostly getting, “come over” texts, they just want to “hang out.” In dating, you actually go outside and do things. It’s not even about the actual thing you’re doing, but the experience of doing it together.

In the level of security...

Hanging out: Again, none. When you’re just “hanging out” with someone you really like, it can drive you a little crazy. You start interpreting the choice words they use, analyzing text messages. WHAT DOES THIS EMOJI MEAN?!? You constantly feel like Taylor Swift in this scenario: “Are we out of the woods yet?” In dating, you don’t even need to interpret signs in everything your significant other says.

Dating and hanging out can sometimes be difficult to navigate, but these might give a confused individual insight!

The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown Some of the best nonfiction books are worth reading because they are inspiring. This book is no different. The Boys in the Boat describes how nine boys with unlikely backgrounds came together to become the University of Washington rowing team. They went on to surpass elite teams from the East Coast and Great Britain, shocking the world in their victory over Hitler’s German team.

It is impossible to list every single amazing nonfiction book in this article. If none of these catch your eye, there are lots of recommendations on the Internet, including compilations by TIME Magazine and The Guardian. Happy reading!

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April 2018

By JUSTIN CUN Staff Writer

One of the most eco-friendly days of the year is the one and only Earth Day! Whether it is here in Arcadia, or halfway around the world, various people take part in making our planet a cleaner and healthier place. Even our very own Apaches will do their part this Earth Day. So do your part in making our planet a better place and take small steps to a more eco-friendly lifestyle!

“In order to be more environmentally friendly, I’ve started to replace my lightbulbs!”

—Alvin Tran, 11

“This year one of my goals was to reduce my water usage, so I’ve started to take shorter showers!”

—Brandon Georgian, 12

“” —Nicole Cao, 11

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