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“Life is the flower for which love is the honey.”

Constitution Team: We The People Competition

POLITICAL PROWESS: We the people love our Constitution Team! AHS’ renowned Constitution Team competed zealously in the state competition on Feb. 8.

By MELODY LUI Staff Writer

Constitution Team, or Gov Team for short, has worked remarkably hard first semester and has had the opportunity to compete against similar teams in the We The People state competition. After winning the local competition, the Apaches made it to states, where the top two teams have moved on to the national competition.

Gov Team is an academic team at AHS where around 30 students are split into units, and each unit is assigned a different part of the Constitution to study. After making it past the local competition, the Apaches prepared diligently to compete against the Northern California teams in Sacramento on Feb. 8.

During the state competition, each unit took turns presenting their prepared answer to a question.

But the most crucial part of the competition was when the judges asked the unit several questions in eight minutes with the unit having to come up with answers on the spot.

Senior Gov Team Member Tiffany Thai reflected on the competition by saying, “I think we did pretty well as a team, but we definitely could’ve used more preparation and settling in the night before.” With only a day to settle into the hotel, it was difficult

with the new environment. But despite all the pressure and nerves, each unit performed to the best of their ability which made the Apaches proud.

In order to prepare for states, each unit met for several hours every day to make sure they would perform their best at the competition. Senior Rukan Saif said, “As states approached, we definitely amped up our approach to how we were studying, and it paid off. It was really rewarding because, in my opinion, we put on our best performance at states.” Tiffany also added, “I definitely think overall, it was one of the best, if not the best, performance we’ve had as a team. All the practices helped us display a lot of confidence in our performance.”

Despite not winning at states, senior Gov Team member Kelly Kwok reflected on the Apaches’ hard work and stated, “I think that we honestly did the best that we could, and I’m really proud of our performance we put out at states because it was really strong and we gave it our all. I didn’t feel any unit was lacking because everyone was so dedicated and we were able to answer everything with a lot of confidence.”

With the start of the Gov Team applications for next year, it is time for the current Gov Team members to rest and reminisce on their hard work and how it paid off. For new potential Gov Team mem-

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NEWS President Trump’s recent aquital by the Senate has made him the third president in U.S. history to face impeachment and get off on all charges. Only one Republican member of the Senate voted to convict the sitting president while every Democratic member moved to pursue the motion.

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bers, Rukan gives the following advice, “Don’t be afraid to reach out to Gov alum! Have fun, and hopefully, you’ll fall in love with the Constitution the same way we did!”

Every year, our Constitution Team gives its all in order to make it past the regionals and onto states.

This year, the Apaches placed fourth at states and although not making it to nationals, fourth place in the state is an accomplishment that the Apaches are proud of. Although this is the end of the competition season for the Apaches, Gov Team is still working hard to gather its Constitution knowledge. As the new group of Gov Team members filter in, new goals can be reached and more people will learn to love the Constitution. As one might say, “Teamwork makes the dream work,” and that’s how Gov Team strives each and every year. With the help and support from each other, Gov Team was able to reach its goals and build a family. And with the end of senior year, it’s safe to say that these members will always have each other’s support. Congratulations to Gov Team! We can’t wait to see what life throws at them next, and we can’t wait to see how next year’s team will do as well. mlui@thepachepowwow.net Photos courtesy of CONSTITUTION TEAM

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OPINION Greta Thunberg is a figurehead of the modern fight against climate change. Yet, her youth is subject to mockery, undercutting the purpose of her speech. It needs to stop.

“Don’t diminish or ignore Greta Thunberg just because she’s 17. Don’t make fun of her because she’s passionate or because she looks weird.”

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STUDENT LIFE AHS’ annual foreign exhange program with French students kicked off early February!

This year, 21 Apaches have been hosting the 24 international visitors. Read on to see what the exhcange students thought about our high school’s culture!

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DROPOUTS in Presidential Race

By LESLIE CHEN As the race for the presidency tightens, two Democratic candidates have announced that they are dropping out of the race.

Andrew Yang, a tech entrepreneur who was regarded by many as a breakthrough candidate, announced his decision shortly after the polls closed for the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

“While there is great work left to be done—you know I am the math guy—it is clear tonight from the numbers that we are not going to win this race,” he said to his supporters. “I am not someone who wants to accept donations and support in a race that we will not win. And so tonight, I am announcing I am suspending my campaign for president.”

To many, this came as a shock. Although Yang has never held a position in public office, the newcomer generated a strong following, coined the “Yang Gang”, that allowed him to outlast many sitting senators and lifelong politicians.

“My goal when I first started running was to solve the problems that got Donald Trump elected,” he said. “In order to do that, I will support whoever is the Democratic nominee.”

He also promised to continue to deliver the “Freedom Dividend”, his signature basic income policy that would give $1000 a month

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to every American over the age of 18. Despite it being one of the main reasons people were drawn to his campaign, the proposal never caught on among his fellow Democratic candidates. Yang expressed that he was open to running again in 2024.

“The problems aren’t likely to go away and as long as the problems are there, I’d like to help solve them,” he said. “So certainly I’m very open to running again if that’s the best way to serve.”

Colorado senator Michael Bennet announced that he was ending his bid to the White

House as well.

“I thought it was quite possible today that we would fall short and I didn’t know that I would give that speech until about 15 minutes ago,” he said Tuesday night.

Bennet joined the crowded Democratic field around May 2019, believing his experience would distinguish him from others in his party. His plans had been delayed when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April; following a successful surgery, he continued with his plans for presidency. However, as front-runners began to emerge, there seemed to be little place

Trump Acquitted of Two IMPEACHMENT CHARGES

By SHIRLEY HUANG

Staff Writer

President Donald Trump was found not guilty by the U.S. Senate, rendering him the third president in American history to face impeachment and be acquitted. The final verdict came five months after the impeachment inquiry began in the House, including several weeks of debates and over one hundred written questions from the Senators.

The verdict, however, had already been predicted before the trial had even begun, with every Democrat voting to convict Trump and nearly all Republicans voting to acquit him. Only Senator Mitt Romney, a Republican from Utah, broke from his own party to convict the President on the charge of abuse of power.

The one thing lawmakers from both parties could agree on was the widening partisan divide that can potentially damage the country and its institutions. Republicans viewed the impeachment process as a disturbing use of a constitutional duty as a political weapon. Democrats, on the other hand, perceived Republicans as having unethical support for President Trump. While some Republicans have acknowledged the President’s abuse of authority in office, they did not believe his actions were severe enough to have faced impeachment.

Since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi first announced the inquiry back in September 2019, all three branches of government have been weakened by excessive partisanship. The impeachment ended just as it had begun: with the two parties bitterly divided over their political disagreements, and therefore, abdicating the responsibility of fairness in Congress.

With the outcome already predicted, Senators remained stern and serious throughout the proceedings, lacking any reaction when Chief Justice John Roberts officially declared that the president was not guilty.

Democratic leaders, nonetheless, insist that the verdict was illegitimate due to the fact that the Senate trial failed to provide witnesses and documents the president had withheld during the House inquiry, making this the first impeachment proceeding in U.S. history to reach a verdict without calling witnesses.

Though the president has yet to directly address his acquittal, his re-election campaign celebrated his win by distributing a fundraising email with the message: “Sorry haters, I’m not going anywhere.”

As of now, the verdict appears to have split the nation in two. Public opinion polls suggest that while a majority of Americans agree that the president had abused his power in office, more than a slight majority does not believe he should be removed from office.

Consequently, President Trump has been viewed in a more favorable light among the public since the trial. Recent polls by Gallup estimate that 49% of Americans approve of his job performance—the highest percentage since he took office—while the Republicans’ image has improved from 43%, back in September, to 51%. shuang@apachepowwow.net Photo courtesy of LATIMES.COM

for Bennet. Despite being on stage for the first two Democratic debates, he failed to qualify for subsequent debates.

Along with announcing his dropout, Bennet also vowed to support the Democratic presidential nominee.

“I am going to do absolutely everything I can do as one human being to make sure that Donald Trump is a one-term president,” he said.

“I will support the nominee of my party no matter who it is to make sure that we defeat Donald Trump.”

In addition to Bennet and Yang’s withdrawal in the election, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, former governor of Massachusetts, Devel Patrick, also announced the end of his candidacy.

Patrick ended his campaign because of the lack of votes to advance in the next round. Patrick stated, I am not suspending my commitment to help—there is still work to be done. We are facing the most consequential election of our lifetime. Our democracy itself, let alone our civic commitments to equality, opportunity and fair play, are at risk.”

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State of the Union

By BRANDEN LEONG

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President Donald Trump delivered his third State of the Union address to Congress the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 4. This speech came less than two months after the House of Representatives impeached him and one day before the Senate acquitted him. In the address, Trump refrained from referencing the impeachment, but a partisan atmosphere still reigned.

Here are the five key takeaways from President Trump’s State of the Union address: 1. Tensions between Democrats and Republicans were on display.

Although President Trump did not comment on the impeachment process, the tension and division in the House chamber was palpable from beginning to end.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s outstretched hand was ignored by President Trump before the speech. As President Trump started his address by listing his administration’s accomplishments and measures, Pelosi clearly showed her disapproval of him. She rolled her eyes and clutched her chest as the president said, “We lift our voices in prayer.”

Immediately after the president finished his address, Pelosi physically tore up her copy of the speech. She later told reporters that “it was such a dirty speech” and that ripping up the papers “was a courteous thing to do considering the alternative,” according to Yahoo News.

Democratic lawmakers stood multiple times throughout the address to protest against President Trump’s remarks.

Two attendees exited as the president spoke. After the speech, Democrats compared the experience to attending a Trump campaign rally, especially with Republican lawmakers chanting “four more years.”

2. The president honored multiple citizens in his address.

As the president’s guest, sitting squarely in the first lady’s box, President Trump introduced the wife of a U.S. service member serving in Afghanistan. The president explained that she hadn’t seen her husband in seven months. As a surprise to her, President Trump then called out the army sergeant, leading to a joyful and tearful reunion for millions of viewers to witness.

The president also invited conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Limbaugh, recently diagnosed with advanced lung cancer, stood as first lady Melania Trump placed the medal around his neck. The Democrats expressed their disapproval as they remained seated while Limbaugh received the high honor.

Finally, President Trump announced that a fourth grade girl would receive a scholarship to attend the school of her choice. He gave her the scholarship in an effort to get lawmakers to “pass legislation expanding the ability of students to relocate if their school is of poor quality,” according to the New York Post.

3. President Trump paints Democrats as socialists.

President Trump’s reelection campaign has pointed Democratic candidates as socialists. He continued that thought in the House chamber by discussing how some Democrats support the elimination of private health insurance.

“Lawmakers in this room have endorsed legislation to impose a socialist takeover of our healthcare system, wiping out the private health insurance plans of 180 million very happy Americans,” said President Trump in his address, as reported by Yahoo News. “To those watching at home tonight, I want you to know, we will never let socialism destroy American health care.”

As the Trump administration seeks to overturn Obamacare, President Trump promised to “always protect patients with preexisting conditions.” There is not a replacement plan ready, however.

Speaking on the issue of prescription drug pricing, President Trump instructed Congress to put a bill on his desk that he can sign into law immediately. In reaction, some Democrats stood up holding three fingers, chanting “H.R. 3.”

This was in reference to a bill passed by the House of Representatives to lower drug costs that the Senate has yet to approve.

The president also talked about abortion. He asked Congress to “pass legislation banning the late-term abortion of babies,” mentioning his claim that Democrats support abortion from conception right until the moment of birth.

Democrats, however, view abortion rights as “putting women’s health first and leaving medical decisions to women and their health providers”, as explained by Donna Lieberman, the head of the New York Civil Liberties Union.

4. The president takes credit for a “blue-collar boom.”

The president’s State of the Union address focused heavily on the growth of the economy. With unemployment at a 50-year low, wages growing, and the stock market up 20% since last year, the U.S. is in a record-setting 11th year of economic expansion.

“Jobs are booming. Incomes are soaring. Poverty is plummeting. Crime is falling,” stated President Trump, according to Yahoo News. “Confidence is surging and our country is thriving and highly respected again.”

Those statistics are in contrast to the real gross domestic product (GDP), a key historic measure of economic health. Real GDP increased 2.9% in 2018 and 2.3% in 2019, lower than the 4% promised by President Trump in his 2016 campaign.

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5. No broad policy proposals were stated.

Being a divisive election year, with no hope of bipartisan legislative progress, the president chose not to discuss broad policy proposals in his address. He listed his accomplishments in his first three years as president and voiced approval for expanding school choice, increase access to family leave, and support for an infrastructure bill.

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By KAITLIN LEE

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When Greta Thunberg, the 17-year-old Swedish climate activist, became 2019’s Person of the Year, I felt a strange innate pride for this young girl I’ve never met in person. As a fervent environmentalist myself, I’ve watched Thunberg’s rise to prominence through the news. I saw her as an inspiring person for being driven enough to not only bring the climate crisis in full view but also encouraging other youth leaders to lead marches and protests against the neglectful government. Not only that, but I always found that, because of her boldness, Thunberg continues to push for discussions and action for bettering the environment. Without her, the climate crisis would be buried in the excessive political drama of today.

However, even among other 17-year-olds, I’ve found a great number of disparaging comments about Thunberg. Beyond the “memefication” of Thunberg’s “How dare you!” speech, people have taken to ridiculing Thunberg instead of listening to her message. It ranges from small jokes making fun of her appearance to demeaning her as “some annoying Swedish girl” to even stating that she’s wasting her time to get out of school. Even political leaders, with all of their supposed wisdom and maturity, have mocked her for her age.

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When Greta Thunberg, the 17-year-old Swedish climate activist became 2019’s Person of the Year, I felt a strange innate pride for this young girl I’ve never met in person. As a fervent environmentalist myself, I’ve watched Thunberg’s rise to prominence through the news. I saw her as an inspiring person for being driven enough to not only bring the climate crisis in full view but also encouraging other youth leaders to lead marches and protests against the neglectful government.

However, even among other 17-year-olds, I’ve found a great number of disparaging comments about Thunberg. Beyond the “memefication” of Thunberg’s “How dare you!” speech, people have taken to ridiculing Thunberg instead of listening to her message. It ranges from small jokes making fun of her appearance to demeaning her as “some annoying Swedish girl” to even stating that she’s wasting her time to get out of school. Even political leaders, with all of their supposed wisdom and maturity, have mocked her for her age. Looking past the absolute disgusting nature of mocking a minor with Asperger’s, this is incredibly mean-spirited as well as undeserved.

Some people have stated that Thunberg has left less of an impact than scientists and other activists who have planted hundreds of trees or donated millions of dollars to help environmental organizations. However, we can’t ignore that Thunberg has left a great impact on the world. She’s inspired other teens to stand up for the environment, leading to countless marches, protests, and people changing their lifestyles to be more eco-friendly.

Not only that, but June 2019, a poll in Britain found that public concern about the environment had soared to record levels in the UK since Thunberg and Extinction Rebellion started working; in August 2019, publication and sales of children’s books about the climate crisis doubled compared to the previous year. Climate issues also played a significant role in the European Parliament election in May 2019 as Green parties gained more seats. This is part of what has been called “the Greta Effect,” a worldwide change in belief systems and lifestyles.

The environmental crisis is not hard to understand; there are high school classes like Advanced Placement Environmental Science that teach it in an understandable way. And it doesn’t take a genius to know that the planet is suffering because of our actions. In criticizing Thunberg, people are looking for a way to undercut the efforts of modern environmentalists. Climate change deniers don’t want to come to terms with the harsh reality that humans are devastating the Earth as the leading factor of climate change, so many resort to attacking Thunberg as a way to undermine climate activists.

Thunberg is a powerful force that must be listened to, or face the future she fears the most. klee@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of GETTYIMAGES.COM

ROAD TO SUCCESS?

IS COLLEGE THE

By ENZO GOEBEL

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Picture someone who is successful. Now, think of some of the things associated with a successful person. Fictional or not, the person you just thought about is probably associated with a multitude of things. At a minimum, you imagined a stable income, a social life, and retirement plans. Perhaps you thought bigger: fame, fortune, glory. Now, try thinking realistically. What did this person do to achieve success?

Most of the time, we know what we want. It’s a question of how we get there that’s widely unknown. For the majority of us, getting a college degree is essential if not crucial to achieving success. Despite this, some of the most successful people in the world are college dropouts. The anomalies are Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerburg (who managed to dodge the facts).

There are several good reasons why someone should not to go to college: student debt, financial crisis, pursuing a career that doesn’t require a degree, or not being prepared academically.

Furthermore, having a college degree doesn’t guarantee success; “Nor should it,” states the Career Professionals of Canada. It continues, “employees need to bring marketable skills to the table, as well as the ability to continue learning, growing, and providing value for their employer.”

In short, while a college degree is not nearly as important as it is made out to be, having a “marketable” skill, or rather getting an education that provides you with skills that are in demand, are key. Taking an apprenticeship, internship, or online classes are all alternate ways to “get an education.” So, while college is certainly beneficial, it’s not always the only choice.

On the other hand, getting an education by going to college can be well worth it. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2018, people with college degrees earned on average $500 more than people with high school diplomas. In addition, college graduates were 1.9% less likely to be unemployed compared to people with high school diplomas. While these numbers may seem small, they add up. “Meaning non-college grads are missing out on $1 million in earnings, over a lifetime” reports the College Foundation of North Carolina.

Going to college has been proven to have long-term health benefits as well. A study by the Brookings Institution shows that an additional year of college “decreases mortality rates by 15 to 19 percent.” A Pew Research Center study found that college graduates were more likely to be “very satisfied” with their work, while non-graduates were less likely to be so. Overall, going to college offers “delayed investment” which can provide a brighter future to individuals in all areas of life Whether you choose to go to college or not, what’s important to understand is that the future holds infinite possibilities. Every choice you make closes one door and opens another, therefore you must discover what the right choice is for you. Know your options, know your passion, and know yourself. For most, college is the right option, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only one. If you look at some of the world’s greatest minds, hardly any of them played by the book! egoebel@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

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By ROBINSON LEE Staff Writer

Honestly, this article shouldn’t be in the Opinion section. It’s a simple concept. Vaccinate your children. Almost 20 years ago, measles was considered eliminated from being a threat to the American populace. Yet, there were over a thousand cases just last year, putting the “eliminated” status of measles at risk. This shouldn’t be a problem we face, but somehow it is. We all know the answer to why this is a problem: the anti-vaccination advocates.

When I attended the Women’s March, I saw antivaxxers raise their signs up and for some reason the camera at Los Angeles City Hall focused on their signs.

I dread to think about how many more people genuinely think that vaccines are dangerous. If they caused autism, contained mercury, or if it was actually a government conspiracy to spread viruses, I would not be here writing this article right now. It does not help that numerous celebrities like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Robert DeNiro, and Jenny McCarthy support the anti-vax movement, encouraging other parents not to keep their child safe.

In that respect, I would like to address anti-vax parents.

You may have the right to not vaccinate your child, but you do not have the right nor the moral authority to be the cause of another’s illness.

A major benefit of mass vaccination is herd immunity. Because so many people are resistant to certain diseases thanks to vaccines, viruses and diseases have less likelihood to spread and infect others. This greatly helps those who have legitimate vaccine allergies, as disease is unable to spread from person to person, so the most susceptible will be protected. Thus, by not vaccinating your children, you are actively contributing to the spread of harmful diseases to the detriment of other’s well being. You may be okay with letting your children get smallpox, but I doubt many other responsible parents would want to inflict such pain on their children.

Another excuse that many anti-vaxxers bring up is the religious excuse. Though religious excuses can facilitate those who are barred from vaccination, unfortunately, it opens

the door to manipulate these excuses for people who are motivated by non-religious reasons.

According to a medical article published by the National Center of Biotechnology Information, no major religions promote the idea that vaccines are harmful which leaves most “religious exemptions” as personal beliefs or the beliefs of smaller religious groups. Though less prominent religious groups may consider the right not to get a vaccination important, many situations of “religious exemptions” are simply ways to legally get around state or school mandated vaccination laws. On the other hand, an amount of “faith-based healing” groups and denominations find vaccinations objectable. Some groups include Church of Christ, Scientist and Faith Tabernacle.

Another congregation that isn’t faith-based but finds some objections is Dutch Reformed Congregations. It’s important to note that many of these objections are not consistent and vary from each community. For example, the Church of Christ, Scientist doesn’t have strict rules on how to approach vaccination, though members can get exemptions. But according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Parents were more likely to claim religious exemptions for vaccines in states that didn’t permit personal belief exemptions.” Of course, it is reasonable that religious groups have the leeway to choose how their children should be treated, but we must acknowledge the fact that laxer religious exemptions can allow parents who have no faith-based reason to ignore an essential component of keeping their child healthy.

It’s ironic how even in the prized information age when the limits of communication have become a memory of the distant past, misinformation and harmful ideas can spread just as fast as credible truth. Parents do have a right to make choices for their children, but not when there is a moral, legal, and ethical obligation to prevent sickness from spreading to others. Please vaccinate your children. rlee@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of BLOGS.BATH.AC.UK, EMTIROHEALTH.ORG, and FONTSPACE.COM

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By KATE DE PRIMA Staff Writer

“Congratulations to those men.” Actress and writer Issa Rae’s four words acted as a blunt criticism of this year’s Oscar nominees for Best Director. It carries the same critique as Natalie Portman’s comment, “Here are the all-male nominees,” when she announced the same category at the awards show in 2018. With more women directing films, how is it that all of this year’s Best Director nominees are all male?

First off, it is a proven fact that women don’t direct as many films as men. In a study conducted by the USC Annenberg Inclusivity Initiative, in a span of 13 years, the ratio of male directors to female directors is 20:1. While Statista calculates the percentage of female directors has hopped from 4.5% to 10.6% this year, 10.6% is still a very low number. Women in the film industry have been overshadowed by men for decades, but 2019 proved to be a better year for female directors. There were more movies directed by women than ever before—but apparently not enough for a single woman to get nominated for Best Director.

Films with female leads that are also directed by women do not earn equal recognition compared to movies that star men and are directed or produced by men. One reason is that men seem to favor stories that center around men, despite how relevant or significant women’s stories are to society. A perfect example of this bias is the premiere of Greta Gerwig’s Little Women. In the first public showings of the movie, there was a two to one ratio of women to men in the theatres. Little Women’s producer, Amy Pascal, commented that she thinks the bias is “completely unconscious” but is “unsure” that the male critics who received the screening DVDs even watched them.

Whether this bias is unintentional or not, it is still prominent in the Academy and the film industry. The Academy voting system allows only actors to vote for Best Actor and directors for

Best Director. But for the category of Best Picture, any voting member is allowed to vote, regardless of their title. Of the 9,000 Academy voting members, “68% of the members are male,” reports Statista. This considerable ratio of men to women (and an even larger ratio of white men to women of color) affects what movies end up in the nominees, and which of them end up winning, as men are prone to vote for films that star men or are directed by men.

It’s upsetting and frustrating that even though more women are starring in movies, men still dominate the Academy, award shows and the industry as a whole. Aside from no women being nominated for Best Director, out of the eight nominees for Best Picture Little Women is the only movie to be directed by a woman. This proportion is quite infuriating, as there is definitely more than just one female-directed movie worthy of an Oscar. Many movie critics and fans argue that films like Lulu Wang’s The Farewell or Céline Sciamma’s Portrait of a Lady on Fire, which feature people of color and LGBTQ+ main characters, respectively, were more than deserving of an Academy Award. Again, the Academy’s bias is shown as these two movies received higher reviews on RottenTomatoes than two other Best Picture nominees: Ford v Ferrari and The Irishman. Both of which, coincidently, are directed by men and feature a predominantly male cast.

The Oscars have experienced other outbursts of discrimination in the past few years, such as the “#oscarsowhite” controversy that started in 2015. While some may argue that the film industry is making big improvements in terms of diversity, in 2018 and 2019 the nominees for film editing, cinematography, and directing were also all male. It’s absurd that for three years in a row, the Academy has only elected men for these major categories. To prevent this trend from becoming a pattern, the Academy’s behavior of inequality and bias against women needs to be resolved. kdprima@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of CHICAGOCANVAS.COM and OSCAR.GO.COM

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of carnations stand for different things, and a solid carnation deadly foe is near”. Rhododendron flowers carry similar sen-

Staff Writer stands for the very opposite of a striped one. It’s more spe- timents, although some sources say that it also indicates that

Meanings and messages have been assigned to flowers for centuries in various cultures, although the messages most are familiar with belong to the Victorian flower language.

Floriography, the language of the flowers, was a commonplace method of subtle communication during the Victorian Era, with many households owning books and dictionaries on the subject.

In these modern times, unfortunately, floriography has fallen out of its prime, although it’s still a wonderful way to send hidden messages! The most widely known flowers project rather positive meanings, like red roses representing romantic love and lilies meaning purity. But, you’re mistaken if you think that’s all flowers are good for! There are dozens of blooms with numerous meanings that convey various sentiments, which is only further complicated when you factor in things like flower combinations and the manner of presentation.

Luckily for us, we’re only focusing on negative messages! Contrary to popular belief, some flowers are actually used to express rather negative emotions, from anything like simply “no” to things like “you’ve disappointed me”. Here’s how to send hate-filled messages in flower!

The first thing on the list is flowers of rejection. A simple, concise “no” can be represented by a striped carnation.

Just take care that it’s a striped carnation, as different colors

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cifically used to reject a romantic relationship, but you can probably use it as a form of rejection in other situations. The flower can also express sadness at the inability to be in a relationship, so you may want to combine it with other “rejection” flowers in a bouquet. Yellow carnations are much harsher in their refusal, also carrying the message of disappointment and sometimes even disdain within their yellow petals. If you particularly detest the person who’s professed to you, you could go down this route, but perhaps it’s best to save this flower for someone who has failed you, like the group members that never did their work. Some sources state that gifting someone a bouquet of dead, withering flowers is also a way to convey rejection.

Maybe you just want to say “I hate you” with no message of refusal attached. Orange lilies and the common basil carry exactly that meaning! The Greeks and Romans thought basil could only be planted whilst swearing and ranting, and the earliest records of the plant accused it of existing just to drive people mad. What a wonderful reputation a simple herb holds! Petunias, as in Harry Potter’s Aunt Petunia, mean “resentment”, which is a slight bit different from pure hatred but should serve your needs.

In the event that you wish to instill a sense of foreboding in the recipient, monkshood, also known as aconite and wolf’s bane, is your way to go! The purple blooms first and foremost mean “beware”, but also carry the message that “a

you are the one to be wary of. Mayhaps you’re the deadly foe.

Murder isn’t the answer, kids! On a slightly less homicidal note, begonias and oleanders can also be sent to tell the receiver to be cautious (of things that aren’t the sender).

These aren’t all the flowers out there that fulfill your negative-message-sending needs. There are lots more, with delightful meanings like “resignation” (cyclamen) and “forsaken” (anemone), but, alas, it would make this article much too long to include all of them! As mentioned before, other flowers and the manner of their presentation do have an effect on the meaning of the entire bouquet, so if you’re actually thinking of purchasing flowers to convey your delightfully rage-filled feelings, be sure to consult the florist when selecting your blooms. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s page on flower meanings, if you hand someone a bouquet upside down, it’ll mean the very opposite of what the flowers originally meant! Your flower options just got a whole lot more varied!

If you think this is too subtle of a language, what are you even doing here? Go out and actually profess your neverending disdain!

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As a key ingredient to many desserts, and a symbol of comfort and indulgence, chocolate is a worldwide, beloved sweet. Tragically, however, scientists predict that if large changes aren’t implemented soon, chocolate will be extinct in 40 years. Due to climate change and other unfavorable conditions, species of cacao plants are suffering. Is it too late to save the world’s favorite confection?

Cacao beans, the main ingredient in chocolate, can only be grown in specific conditions. In order to be produced and used, the plants require certain temperatures, high humidity, rich soil, and rain. Sadly, these conditions only exist 20 degrees north and south of the equator. Aligning with these conditions, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana are the leading producers of chocolate. These two West African countries produce over half of the world’s supply of chocolate. Drastic changes in climate will make cacao production nearly impossible. Scientists predict that by 2050, there will be a 3.8-degree increase in temperatures, leaving crops to wither. Not to mention, many cacao crops are currently suffering from fungal diseases.

How can we solve this issue? Some may suggest moving cacao farms to a more optimal location once the temperatures rise. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, planters would need to move their crops 1,500 feet uphill. Unfortunately, most of this mountainous region is off-limits for crops, as it is being preserved for wildlife. Therefore, relocating may not be the best option, but the world has not given up hope.

One large company taking action is Mars, Inc., famously known for chocolates such as Snickers, Milky Way, M & M’s, and dozens of other sweets. Mars started a campaign called “Sustainability in a Generation” which works to reduce carbon emissions and to create a better environmental impact. Mars is also collaborating with the University of California, Berkeley to attempt to scientifically save chocolate. With new gene-editing technology, CRISPR, scientists at are hoping to create a breed of cacao that is resistant to disease and that can survive and grow in a vast variety of conditions.

If scientists are successful, chocolate may be saved after all. However, many people are cautious of this new chocolate as being a genetically-modified organism, or GMO. As a GMO, this hypothetical chocolate would not be considered organic, and therefore unsatisfactory to some. Nonetheless, most chocolate-lovers would opt for the genetically altered chocolate over none at all.

Refusing to give it up, Junior Valerie Cruz stated, “I would eat a genetically modified version of chocolate.”

Likewise, Sophomore Ella Yee said, “I believe that most people would eat [the chocolate] despite the fact that it has GMO’s.”

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THE LONELINESS EPIDEMIC

By ASHLEY ZHAO Staff Writer

Do you ever want to talk to someone, but have no one to call? Well, you’re not alone. According to a 2018 survey from the weekly magazine The Economist and the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), more than two in ten adults in the U.S. and the United Kingdom reported that they often or always feel lonely, lack companionship, or feel left out and isolated. Figures like these have become an alarming threat that has been stunting our lives and outright killing us and is an issue that we’re going to hear more about in the years to come if something is not done.

Not an epidemic just in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, loneliness has been posing an issue in other places around the world as well. In Japan, there are more than half a million people under the age of 40 who haven’t left their house or interacted with anyone for at least six months. In Canada, the percentage of solo households is now 28%. Across the European Union, it’s 34%.

For a long time, scientists have known that loneliness is emotionally harmful, and can result in psychiatric disorders like anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and even hallucinatory delirium. But only recently have they recognized how destructive the emotion is to the body. In 2015, researchers at UCLA discovered that social isolation triggers cellular changes that result in chronic inflammation, predisposing those who are lonely to threatening physical conditions like heart disease, stroke, metastatic cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. One analysis conducted in 2015, which collected data from 70 studies observing 3.4 million people over a period of seven years, found that lonely individuals had a 26% higher risk of dying. If they lived alone, this figure rose to 32%.

However, the good news is that friendships reduce the risk of mortality or developing certain diseases, as well as speeding up the recovery of those who fall ill. Furthermore, “simply reaching out to lonely people can jump-start the process of getting them to engage with neighbors and peers,” explained CareMore Health officer Robin Caruso. Her “Togetherness” initiative aims to fight against “an epidemic of loneliness” among seniors, who are especially prone to the effects of loneliness, by providing weekly phone calls, home visits, and community programs.

If you’re looking for ways to combat loneliness yourself, here are a few things that you can do. Most of the time, loneliness comes as a result of poor social skills, which can be improved by engaging in conversations, speaking on the phone, giving out compliments, growing comfortable with periods of silence, and communicating positively in non-verbal ways. Many lonely people are victims of changing circumstances, and in that case, there are approaches that offer professional help and counseling to aid them.

Creating more opportunities for social interaction is another beneficial strategy, as it gives lonely people a chance to meet others through organized activities.

As time goes on, the epidemic of loneliness will start to pose a greater threat if something is not done to prevent its harmful physical and mental effects. To prevent such serious consequences from happening to you or your loved ones, don’t be afraid to reach out to others for company simply just by handing out a compliment or striking up a polite conversation. azhao@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of MEMPHISFLYER.COM and SIMPLYGENUINE.COM

By CAITLIN WANG Staff Writer

Aesthetic and personalized music playlists have grown in popularity amongst our generation. All over the Internet and over social media, people take photos of eye-pleasing playlist covers filled with nostalgic music. Of course, music is open-ended and has all sorts of genres. Here is a guide on how to personalize your Spotify to add more of your own taste to your library of music.

Surprisingly, many people do not know that Spotify is like Instagram, with followers and personalized profiles. Your friends can follow your Spotify account and your playlists, they can flip through your songs in the same way they scroll through your Instagram photos. An easy way to discover your friends on Spotify is by connecting your Facebook account. A list of recommended people your’re friends with on Facebook can be helpful. This way, you will be able to have your own music-sharing platform. Typically, connecting your Facebook to your Spotify creates a username and profile photo, which is convenient. However, you can always choose to adjust privacy settings for your account.

If you use Spotify on a laptop, you can import photos onto your personalized playlists. This way, your playlist covers can match your vibes or be your own photos. For my own Spotify account, I have attached photos of myself and friends to feel more connected to my music. This way, photos of random artists in your playlists will not be your playlist cover photo. You can take photos off of Pinterest and make them your Spotify covers, depending on how you want your playlists to look like.

If you are not familiar enough with Spotify to make your own playlists, you can follow playlists that you like. Even if you have your own sets of playlists, following other playlists are still a nice way to personalize a Spotify account. This way, you have music that you like all in one place. Furthermore, collaborative playlists are a great way to share and discover more music. This is typically a public playlist that you or a friend creates and anyone can add to it. These playlists are really fun to use, sort of like a joint Instagram account. Multiple people share music together on one platform. This is why Spotify is a nice platform to use with friends and family, especially now that the Family Plan exists. Paying reduced amounts to get Spotify Premium is an amazing deal.

A good way to separate different genres of music is to separate them based on playlists. Although this is obvious, you can personalize this as well. Creating different cover photos for each playlist will make your Spotify more organized and the aesthetic way you want it. Ultimately, Spotify is constantly adding new features and it stays as an amazing resource for music.

According to Ed Sheeran, “For me, Spotify is not even a necessary evil. It helps me do what I want to do.”

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BLACK HISTorY MONTH

By LESLIE CHEN

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While many see February as the month of love, others view it as a time to celebrate the achievements and roles of significant people who fought against the unequal treatment of African Americans.

Black History Month is an annual occurrence to pay tribute to the generations of African Americans who’ve overcome adversity to gain their rights as American citizens.

Black History Month dates its roots back to 1915, nearly half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the U.S. That September, two men, Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, an organization dedicated to researching and promoting the achievements by African Americans and those of African descent. The group sponsored a national recognition week for Black Americans, choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.

Over the next few decades, city mayors began recognizing Black History Week. Thanks to a growing Civil Rights Movement, Black History Week evolved into Black History Month on many college campuses. In 1976, President Gerald Ford became the first president to officially recognize the month, calling the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

Since 1976, every U.S. president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. This year’s theme is “African Americans and the Vote”. According to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, the theme speaks “to the ongoing struggle on the part of both Black men and Black women for the right to vote.”

The theme honors the centennial anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. The women’s rights movement grew out of the years-long abolitionist movement, where activists such as Frederick Douglass worked alongside women’s rights supporters, like Elizabeth Cady Stanton, to secure the right to vote for all. That goal was reached in 1920, with the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment.

This year’s theme also comes 150 years after the Fifteenth Amendment was passed in 1870, giving Black men the right to vote. In the Radical Reconstruction Period after the Civil War, newly freed Black men made many political achievements, gaining office in Southern state legislatures and even Congress. The Southern backlash was swift; a series of “black codes” were passed to intimidate Black voters, calling for formal legislation on the right to vote.

While Black History Month is synonymous with prominent figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, and Rosa Parks, there are countless more African Americans who’ve made a profound impact on history. For example, Madam C.J. Walker became one of the first American women to become a self-made millionaire by creating specialized hair products for African American hair care. Daniel Hale Williams was one of the first physicians to perform open-heart surgery in the U.S. and founded the first medical facility to have an interracial staff. Mae C. Jemison is the first African American female astronaut; in 1992, she flew into space aboard the Endeavour.

This month is a time to pay tributes to the African American men and women who’ve made significant contributions to the world in the fields of science, entertainment, and arts.

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By EMILY CHEN

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Coming out as gay, bisexual, transgender, or any other LGBTQA+ identity takes an enormous amount of courage and trust. When a friend or family member comes out to you, you might not know how to react. You will probably have questions and feelings about their identity, but the most important thing to do is show them your support.

First and foremost, it is important to respond by showing your respect, acceptance, and support. For some people, coming out is a huge step and takes lots of preparation to be ready for. Others feel that their sexuality shouldn’t be that big of a deal when it comes to how they are viewed as a person, and come out casually, in passing. The best way to react to someone coming out is to match their energy. If it seems like coming out is very important to them, respond enthusiastically!

Give them a hug, fist bump, or high five. You can say something like, “Cool! Thank you for telling me, I really appreciate you letting me know,” or “Awesome! You’re my best friend and I support you.” If they don’t treat it as a big deal, don’t make it into one, and respond in a more casual way.

Some things to avoid: 1. Outing your friend or family member to somebody else.

Just because they were comfortable enough to come out to you doesn’t mean they’re comfortable with letting the whole world know. Don’t reveal their identity to people who they haven’t told.

Coming out is their decision, not yours.

2. Assuming you understand.

Even if you’ve seen Love, Simon, watched The Ellen DeGeneres Show, or are a fan of Sam Smith’s music, you’re still not an expert on the LGBTQA+ community. Listen to your friend or family member about their identity. You will probably have some questions, and that’s perfectly normal! Ask politely and listen respectfully.

3. Asking when they “turned” queer/transgender.

People are born with their identity; they don’t get to choose or change it. Your friend or family member is still the same person they have always been.

4. Denying their identity.

Saying things like “You don’t look that way”, “Are you sure?”, “It’s just a phase”, and “No, you’re not, you just haven’t found the right person” is extremely harmful. You don’t get to decide who they are.

5. Making the situation about you.

Telling them “I knew it!”, “It was obvious”, “I’ve always wanted a gay friend!”, or “My friend/cousin/neighbor/etc. is gay too!” might seem supportive, but phrases like these actually take the conversation away from the person who just came out to you. Brushing off the courage and bravery it took for them to come out is very hurtful. Even if you already knew, be sure to show your support.

6. Assuming it will change anything about your friendship.

Again, they’re still the same person they were before they came out. You just know more about them. If anything, you’ll be even closer!

On the subject of coming out, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Club President senior Tammy Cheung stated, “Coming out is important because at a certain point you get tired of not being yourself. It’s also a way for you to accept yourself.” However, stigma and prejudice are unfortunately still present in today’s society. Not everybody is in a situation where they can safely come out as a member of the LGBTQA+ community, and making the choice not to come out is completely okay.

GSA member junior Alana Jones advised, “Be safe and be prepared for people’s reactions, and make sure you’re comfortable with being out.” By ignoring stereotypes, keeping an open mind, and embracing people for who they truly are, we can work towards a world of acceptance.

If you don’t know much about the LGBTQA+ community, there’s no time like the present to start learning! The acronym stands for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and asexual communities. The plus sign represents those who fall under a different identity not listed in the acronym. It includes all sexual identities that are not heterosexual and gender identities that are not cisgender (identifying with the gender assigned at birth). Other terms that can be used interchangeably with LGBTQA+ are LGBT and Queer.

Gay, lesbian, and homosexual people are attracted to those of the same gender. Bisexual people are attracted to those of the same and different gender, and pansexual people are attracted to people of all genders. Those on the asexual spectrum experience little to no romantic or sexual attraction—it varies from person to person.

Transgender is an umbrella term that describes people who identify as a different gender than what they were assigned at birth. Genderqueer and non-binary people do not identify as male or female. They might identify as both, neither, or an entirely different gender.

Somebody who comes out as transgender will probably ask you to use different words and pronouns when you refer to them. For example, a transgender woman (someone who was born male but identifies as female) should be referred to as a girl or woman, with she/her/hers pronouns.

Some people use singular they/them/theirs pronouns because they are not associated with a binary gender (male or female). For example, you would say, “They are my friend,” “I was talking with them,” or “That backpack is theirs.” Ask your transgender friend or family member about their pronouns! It isn’t offensive, and using their preferred pronouns shows that you understand and respect their identity.

Gender and sexual identity are viewed as spectrums; there are no strict rules defining each identity. For example, someone could be attracted to girls more often than guys, but they would still be bisexual. Additionally, somebody’s sexual preference and romantic preference aren’t always the same. For instance, somebody who identifies as homoromantic asexual experiences romantic attraction, but not sexual attraction.

It might seem complicated, but these are just terms that people use to describe themselves.

Knowing that people with different genders and sexualities exist is the same as knowing that people with different hair colors and music tastes exist. We’re all just people!

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By PAMINA YUNG

The College, Job, Internship, and Volunteer Fair was held in AHS’ North Gym from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7. It featured 62 colleges, as volunteering and internship organizations. Representatives for each of the stands passed out flyers and informational papers, booklets, and stickers to students and parents and elaborated on what they work on and provide for students.

Groups like the LA Zoo, the Arboretum, and the LA Times High School Insider offered unique volunteer and internship experiences.

Many local colleges such as UCLA, USC, UC San Diego, UC Riverside, and ArtCenter College of Design talked about their different majors and student life on campus. There were also out-of-state colleges such as Syracuse University, Arizona State University, the University of Tennessee, and Franklin University, Switzerland.

Various volunteer and internship opportunities advocated for themselves and encouraged high schoolers to earn community hours. Paid part-time jobs with age and academic requirements were also offered by organizations such as Waterworks Aquatics and the YMCA.

The California State Senate Intern Program said it keeps the entire community involved and is here to provide support for students because the understanding of legislature is not the easiest. One of their goals is to educate people and help them understand how laws change and influence their daily lives.

UC Riverside explained its great qualities regarding its popular majors, social environment, and positive impact on students.

They said, “Every unique student will find a home on the USC Riverside campus.”

Freshman Navya Kanaan said, “I was interested to go to the college fair because I wanted to learn more about the different ways I can get involved with my community and the different majors the colleges had to offer.”

Not only were there academic parties but organizations seeking volunteers to help the community. The Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills said, “We are offering a lot of opportunities for youth, primarily to help them develop leadership skills and communication skills and really learned what work ethic is by dedicating their time. We encourage doing something that they love to do and give back to the community in whatever passions they have. Tutoring is our main focus, but we also offer many recreational activities such as sports and have a cheer team.”

Another program at the fair was Moment2Connect which is a “community service program designed to connect children and teens with the elderly to bridge the generation gap, with an emphasis on increasing the social, emotional, and leadership skills in kids and adolescents while addressing the growing problem of loneliness in the geriatric population.”

Sophomore Oishika Chattopadhyay said, “Now that I’m a sophomore, I’ve started to think about what I can do to improve my applications for college. I have decided to study law. There was a Senator here which was really cool.” She believes that “this fair gives us a much more open view of college admissions.” pyung@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of 1001FONTS.COM and TUMBLR.COM

By LILIAN CHONG

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A letter of recommendation from a current instructor or possibly a previous teacher comes submit it to the Counselor of the Day desk. In order to create the perfect, personalized letter, this in hand when colleges, internships, or programs try to get an overview of an applicant’s strength packet must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the deadline of when the recommendation or weakness. is due. This would allow your counselor to be able to schedule an interview with you so that you These reference letters typically spark the beginning of the process of applying to a college can create a personalized touch to your letter. or program. Though they might not be necessary when applying, it is one way that programs get Requesting as an Upperclassman to understand and recognize you through a letter. When applying for almost any private or certain Considering basic tips for an upperclassman to request a letter, Ms. Fitts, a college and career public colleges such as UC Berkeley, a letter of recommendation is required when proceeding counselor at AHS recommends that “juniors in their second semester should request earlier for through the application process. their letter of recs. They should notify their teachers prior to the school year ending so that their Who To Ask instructors would be able to jot down some notes on whether that student performs diligently or When formally requesting a letter, it is suggested to select a class that you perform well in or participates often during class discussions.” Also, “It’s a great heads-up for a teacher to know that have shown growth in and select an instructor that you are compatible with. If you find yourself in he or she would have to write a letter for that student requesting. This would allow them to take a dilemma where you have two instructors to choose from but you only can pick one, note to your- the semester to kind of understand that student’s behavioral role in the classroom,” adds Ms. Fitts. self which instructor relates best to the scope of the program. Science instructors are most likely Though the process for seniors to request a letter of rec. is heavily involved, consider planning better to request than history teachers when applying for a science program or a science major for early of how you would request so that you would avoid delaying the process of submitting the college. When requesting a letter during your senior year, sophomore and junior teachers are the actual letter. better options to request from; albeit, junior instructors are usually preferable.

Thanking For Their Time How to Request After all, teachers have the option to reject or accept the request from a student so always Plan ahead of time as to whom you would like to request because it is an act of respect and gratify them for accepting the time to create a letter for you. During the process of constructing the courtesy for your instructor to take his or her time to construct a letter for you. Recommenders letter, you should thank them three times. One is when they accept your request, the second time typically suggest at least a month in advance for letter preparation. is when they finish completing your letter, and the last time should happen when you hear that you To avoid tardiness when submitting your letters, try to request as early before the deadline. got accepted or denied from the program. Even when there are negative outcomes of being denied Avoid taking the chances of emailing or writing a letter to your teacher; instead, schedule a short from a program, you should always set a positive example by thanking them once again. Failing appointment with your teacher before or after class. This would not only ensure that your teacher to promise a thank you to your instructor would likely not guarantee another recommendation will respond to your inquiry more efficiently but also allow you to schedule other days to sit down from that instructor again. and structure the letter together. Before leaving your short appointment, ask whether your teacher Considering gifts, Mr. Monden, a Biology instructor at AHS suggests, “You do not need to prefers being reminded or not. Some teachers might be bothered when being reminded. thank the teacher with lavish gifts unless you feel it is appropriate. We don’t write better ones for Requesting as an Underclassman the kids that give us big gifts than we do for the ones that give us a really well written, heart-felt Underclassmen also have the ability to request a letter of recommendation whether it is for thank you card with a nice message in it. ‘Thoughtful’ is always better than ‘costs a lot’.” a part-time job, a summer program, or an internship, they are allowed to request as long as they In the end, a letter of recommendation does not depend only on your application but also complete the following procedures. Note that an underclassman would tend to prepare less than depends on your respect towards your teachers. Always consider being mindful of your behaviors a student who is most likely in their senior year requesting to apply for their college entrance. and conduct toward your instructors who are willing to provide their time and effort to your letter.

For an underclassman to simply prepare for a letter of rec., they would have to print out a packet After contemplating these suggestions, requesting a letter of recommendation, after all, should not that is referred to as a Summer Program Rec Letter Data Packet. This request log is located on an be considered as an overwhelming, inconvenient process. underclassman’s Naviance student home page. The link should direct the student to a page where pyung@apachepowwow.net they can access the data packet and print the pages out.

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By KIRSTEN FUU Staff Writer

Studying and earning decent grades are very important when it comes to being a good student, but so is maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Being able to keep healthy habits while juggling homework and extracurriculars is difficult for many students. Many do not know how and why making sure having good habits―whether it’s time management or sleeping schedules―is so important. As a student, studying and completing your teacher’s assignments is the top priority, but some ignore their health due to this. It may be procrastination or simply, they are too burned out to do anything after finishing. Sleep is also scarce, as the pressure of doing well in school and getting perfect grades is high, resulting in many students sleeping too late. Health officials say that teenagers need at least 9 hours of sleep, but on average, students are only getting around 7 hours of sleep. Sleeping so late may result in much more negative consequences such as insomnia and sometimes, people may not be able to fall asleep when going to bed early. Not getting enough energy results in a harder time concentrating in class, which will worsen test scores and performance in class. At the end of the day, students may come home feeling like doing nothing, and the cycle gets worse and worse. Students will feel even more stressed than before.

Sophomore Allison Huang tells her experience with procrastinating. “I used to procrastinate a lot, which backfired on me once I started sophomore year. It’s important to try to change your bad study habits as soon as possible,” she says. “I struggled for a long time trying to fix them. I stayed up a lot and that affected my health. I felt tired all the time and school got more stressful, so it’s important to stop habits that may harm you in the future as soon as possible.”

Starting with fixing sleeping schedules! The clock app on the phone recently added the bedtime mode feature, which is easy to set up and may help adjust your schedule. If you suffer from procrastination, a way to change slowly is by creating study groups or going to tutoring sessions. Tutoring sessions are also a great option since they offer a quiet place to do homework and help is provided. Also, try optimizing your work setting and get rid of as many distractions as possible. Having a calendar and agenda is also a good idea.

Physical activity is important too. School only requires students to take physical education courses for two years. After that, many people stop taking P.E. courses unless they are part of a sports team. There are studies that show that P.E. can help to improve the academic performance of a student. Many of the regular physical activities that students engage in are associated with higher levels of concentration and well-composed behaviors. Additionally, physical activity can be an outlet for getting rid of stress and anxiety. It can also facilitate emotional resilience and stability. Places like the badminton court in El Monte are always available for use. If you still find time to be a bit tight, even a simple walk may clear your head before you start homework! kfuu@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of NEWS.HARVARD.EDU

By BECKY CHEN Staff Writer

On Feb. 13, our school began hosting its annual foreign exchange student program with the students and two teachers from France. This program serves as a great way for both Apaches as well as the French students to experience another culture away from home.

This program was first inspired by the teacher exchange program Madame Vaughan was involved in, with an English teacher who taught at a school in France in 2008. This program has since become an important annual event in our school as more and more French students are able to visit. Ever since the start of the spring break program in 2016, students from AHS get to stay in France for the whole break.

This exchange program was created to “increase cultural awareness and add a global understanding of differences between cultural groups to allow for greater acceptance,” states Madame Vaughan.

This year, they were able to find 21 Apaches that are willing to host the 24 French students that are involved in the program. Of the 21 volunteers, Freshman Anna Odell particularly enjoyed this program, stating, “I was so excited that I could participate because I love the French language and culture, so I really wanted to meet a French student.” For Anna and her new-made friend Selina Chalin, they were able to visit local museums as well as to go mini-golfing. Selina has expressed her love for museums during her time with the family, while mini-golfing is just a fun activity in general for teenagers all over the world. If given a chance, Anna would definitely host another exchange student, since “it has been a great experience so far and [she] want[s] to use it as an opportunity for [her] to practice and speak more French.”

The French students get to make lasting friendships and visit some of California’s popular attractions such as Universal Studios and the Huntington Library. The French students also get to experience an American student’s day in the life. Junior French student Romain Delacroix, says, “I love it so much here in LA because of the different environment from home. AHS has also been a wonderful experience!

I love how they offer creative, hands-on extracurriculars such as stagecraft. Though, there are a lot more students at this school than we have back home which was an adjustment.”

The teachers pay really close attention to how the students are doing. “Sometimes students get homesick and sometimes students don’t know how to ask their families for what they need and so we do a lot of counseling as well,” explained Madame Vaughan. There are also many preparations that need to be done before the students can visit our school. According to Madame Vaughan, they also start contacting the exchange students starting Sept.“It is a big commitment to find a host family and to take a group of about 15 of our students to travel to France every year, but it is all worth it [in the end],” according to Madame Krikorian.

“I just want to say that this program has been a great addition to our French program and the highlight of the year for us,” as Madame Krikorian explains. Students that can either host a French student or travel to France are both “experiencing immersion in the language they are studying,” adds Madame Vaughan.. bchen@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of KISSCLIPART.COM

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By BRADEN WONG Staff Writer

Hearts, chocolate, flowers--love is in the air! With the month of February comes Valentine’s Day, a special time of the year for couples and prospective singles alike. However, how did this custom ever come to be?

Valentine’s Day has an extensive history as a Pagan tradition, with origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid-February to celebrate the coming of spring. The ancient festival included fertility rites, the sacrifice of goats and dogs at the altar of Luperci, and even the pairing off of women with men by lottery! Perhaps most famously, the holiday has roots in the martyrdom of Saint Valentine, a priest who has become immortalized through various tales. One legend states that he was imprisoned and executed in the Roman Empire for ministering Christians, while another for secretly wedding couples after the emperor had outlawed marriage. Another legend describes how Valentine was imprisoned and sent a “valentine” to a woman he fell in love with, signed with the words “from your Valentine”, a phrase still commonly used today.

Today, the holiday is a far cry from its origins, and is a time for sharing love, flowers, confectionaries, and thoughtful gifts. Many AHS students ventured on dates, gift-giving and receiving, and some even attended Senior Council’s Ice Skating Bonding Event. However, for those not involved in a romantic relationship, Single’s Awareness Day (SAD) took place on Feb. 15, and it served as a humorous antiValentine’s Day. As long as you had fun and spent time with your special someone (including yourself), it does not matter how you celebrated!

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By ASHLEY ZHAO

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Best known for her illustrations in the shoujo manga-turned-anime Wedding Peach in the 1990s, Nao Yazawa is a manga industry professional with a career spanning decades. Her more recent works include Moon & Blood, a teenage story of vampire and human romance. Currently, she teaches her craft at an English-language school based in Nakano.

A typical day for a manga artist depends on the person and their own pace, as well as the type of magazine they work for‒whether it’s weekly, monthly, shonen (manga for teenage boys), or shoujo (manga for teenage girls). For a weekly magazine, artists work with a very methodological system. Several manga artists work six days a week with one day off, so for example, Monday to Saturday with Sundays off. There may be three days dedicated to story creation, one day for writing it, one day for pencil drawing, and another spent inking it. In Yazawa’s case, she worked for a monthly magazine so she provided her work a month in advance. “Basically, I’d have five to seven days off where I’d just vaguely be thinking of ideas while relaxing,” said Yazawa, “The remaining three weeks are for work.” The basic story idea for Yazawa usually takes about a week. In that case, she’d have two weeks for drawing, “which was quite easy‒it was safe.”

When asked why she chose the job, Yazawa recalled, “I knew it was a very hard job, even as a child. I didn’t seriously think I could become a manga artist even as I kind of worked towards it.” If the job didn’t work out, she “figured she could work at a publisher and become an editor.”

However, she “didn’t study anything about it, though.” At university, she chose to study Chinese history because she “was interested in it, and also because, in a practical sense, history is a kind of human drama, so [she] thought it might be inspiring for stories.” Yazawa had submitted her work to manga competitions before, as competitions are a good way to get published and make your debut.

When she did enter a competition, she forgot to include a self-addressed envelope so they could return her work back to her. Yazawa called the publisher and brought some other work with her. The editor there said her work wasn’t good enough yet and gave her some comments, and by her third competition, she won. “Many people doubted I could do it,” said Yazawa, “But at the end of that year, I could debut. I was definitely on the lucky side.”

“If you work hard, sooner or later you can get a debut,” Yazawa commented when asked about advice she had for any aspiring manga artists. Having a “debut means getting a prize at a competition and having that work published. Getting published once is possible if you work hard.”

Although you need effort and talent too, “sometimes it’s just the wrong timing or the wrong magazine. It’s the same with being a movie star or an astronaut. Many people work hard, but only a few are lucky enough to make it.”

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Korean director Bong Joon Ho’s fourtime Oscar-winning film Parasite has garnered great praise for its deep insight into the realities of class warfare, but its set design is equally as impressive. The movie finds the poor Kim family skillfully worming its way into the affluent Park household, gradually taking over their lives, and approximately 60% of Parasite takes place in the wealthy Park family home.

However, most viewers may not realize that the entire set was entirely built from scratch.

Although stated in the movie that the marvel of modern architecture was designed by renowned fictional architect Nangoong Hyeonja, it was actually the brainchild of Parasite’s production designer Lee Ha Jun. “Since Mr. Park’s house is built by an architect in the story, it wasn’t easy finding the right approach to designing the house,” explained Lee in an email interview with IndieWire. “I’m not an architect, and I think there’s a difference in how an architect envisions a space and how a production designer does. We prioritize blocking and camera angles while architects build spaces for people to actually live in and thus design around people. So I think the approach is very different.”

In the story (and this is a spoiler), “no one says there should only be one parasite in a host,” Bong said, “so the story is about discovering that there are already parasites that settled down in the host, much before them.”

When asked about his approach to creating the house, he explained that the building was “like its own universe inside this film. Each character and each team has spaces that they take over that they can infiltrate, and also secret spaces that they don’t know. So the dynamic between these three teams and the dynamic of space, they were very much intertwined and I think that combination really created an interesting element to this film.”

Another aspect of set design that many film fans may have noticed is Parasite’s usage of highs and lows, as it is similar to Akira Kurasawa’s film High and Low. “On the top of the hill is a rich guy and in the bottom, there is the criminal kind of structure,” Bong explained, “It’s basically the same in Parasite, but with more layers.” Since the story is about the rich and poor, they had to take an obvious approach in terms of designing the sound and lighting.

“The poorer you are, the less sunlight you have access to, and that’s just how it is in real life as well: You have limited access to windows,” said Bong. On the contrary, the Park family house has an entire wall of glass that lets light flood the room, which made the sun’s direction important when designing the set. “We had to remember the sun’s position during our desired time frame and determine the positions and sizes of the windows accordingly. In terms of practical lighting, the [cinematographer], Hong Kyung Po, had specific requests regarding the color,” recalled Lee. “He wanted sophisticated indirect lighting and the warmth from tungsten light sources. Before building the set, [he] and I visited the lot several times to check the sun’s movement each time, and we decided on the set’s location together.”

The descent into the “density” of the places in which each family lives in is also something that the team behind Parasite made sure to highlight throughout the movie. Lee described Mr. Park’s house as “minimal, uncluttered, large and orderly. It’s a large house with a large garden consisting of controlled colors and materials—a contrast to the semi-basement neighborhood.” Although more colorful, the team “minimized the color tones as much as possible so that no particular tone stood out. Instead, the textures are rough and the space is denser compared to the rich house. I wanted to show the increasing density that reflects the class difference between elevated areas and lower ones as appearances change from the rich house to the semi-basement neighborhood.”

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It’s official—Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway show Hamilton is coming to theaters on Oct. 15, 2021! Miranda revealed that it will not be a film adaptation; instead, it’s a previously recorded “live capture” of the stage performance from the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York, where it first began.

Hamilton is a hit Broadway show about founding father Alexander Hamilton, featuring unique hip-hop influenced songs and a diverse cast. The show, which opened on Broadway in 2015, won 11 Tony Awards and is still one of the most critically acclaimed shows to ever be staged.

Director Tommy Kail directed both the stage and movie versions, which consisted of shooting three live performances and several set-up shots without an audience. All of the footage will be used to create multiple angles of the show, ensuring that movie-goers will be able to see the show from every angle. Kail described the film as “combining the best elements of live theatre and film… [to get] a cinematic stage performance that is a wholly new way to experience Hamilton.”

While the release day was new, Miranda reported that the Hamilton film was in the works for a long time. He told Variety at the Sundance Film Festival last month that the movie would come out “hopefully sooner than later.” According to Miranda, “it’s no secret that we filmed it. We filmed the show with the original cast the week before the beginning cast members began to leave the show.”

Not only will the film be nostalgic for previous watches, but people who’ve never seen Hamilton live will also be able to see the hit Broadway show, just like it was performed three years ago. “What I’m most excited about is there will be a point at which, you all have that friend who brags, I saw it with the original cast. We’re stealing that brag from everyone,” Miranda added. “Because you’re all going to see it with the original cast. We’re just trying to find the right time to do it.”

The film will be released by Disney, who reportedly paid a massive $75 million to acquire the rights to the film. Although producers tend to be more cautious selling movie adaptations to a Broadway show, it’s been reported that Disney had to fight for a long period of competitive negotiations to make the final bid.

Hamilton is absolutely revolutionary in its musical-theater storytelling and influence to creative artists for generations to come. Furthermore, the Hamilton live show is coming back to the Pantages Theater for performances from March 12 through Sep. 20. Whether you’re familiar with the show or are a newcomer, there is no doubt that seeing Hamilton on the big screen will be a one-of-a-kind experience! lchen@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of PNGTREE.COM, 1001FONTS.COM

By LESLIE CHEN Fans of Taylor Swift will be able to see a new side of her in her new Netflix documentary: Miss Americana. The documentary, directed by Lana Wilson, promises to follow Swift as not just a performer, but as a woman in the industry.

According to Netflix, Miss Americana is “a raw and emotionally revealing look at one of the most iconic artists of our time as she learns to embrace her role not only as a songwriter and performer, but as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice.” Reviewers also shared that the film focused a lot on Swift’s personal life, sharing her mother’s battle with cancer and going into depth about her innate need for love from the public.

One major topic, though, that Swift covers in Miss Americana is her struggle with an eating disorder. In an interview with Variety, she revealed that the constant criticism of her appearance and body shape forced her into an unhealthy way of eating. “It’s not good to see pictures of myself every day,” she said. “Certain com-ments will trigger me to stop eating.”

In that interview, Swift admitted that it was difficult for her to open up for the documentary. “I didn’t know if I was going to feel comfortable with talking about body image and talking about the stuff I’ve gone through in terms of how unhealthy that’s been for me.” However, she believed it was necessary for her to see her growth. “The way that Lana [Wilson, the film’s direc-

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tor] tells the story, it really makes sense. I’m not as articulate as I should be about the topic because there are so many people who could talk about it in a better way,” Swift revealed. “But all I know is my own experience. And my relationship with food was exactly the same psychology that I applied to everything in my life: If I was given a pat on the head, I registered that as good. If I was given a punishment, I registered that as bad.”

The documentary also shares a transfixing scene, where Swift argues with her family and her team about the political statement she wants to release against Martha Blackburn, a Republican senator, and announces her support for the LGBT community.

Swift’s team argued that this would be a controversial move and could lead to “half of her fanbase leaving.” To Swift, however, breaking her political silence to support a cause was much more important than the backlash it would bring. “This was a situation where, from a humanity perspective, and from what my moral compass was telling me I needed to do,” she explained. “I knew I was right, and I really didn’t care about repercussions.”

This documentary has already received praise for Swift’s personal stories and her courage to speak up. If you’re interested, Miss Americana is available to stream on Netflix. lchen@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of WALLPAPERCAVE.COM, and 1001FONTS.COM

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By LINDA QIU

FEBRUARY 2020

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On Feb. 4, the AHS Girls Varsity Water Polo team participated in the Pacific League Prelims. They played Pasadena High School at 5:30 p.m. The Apaches achieved a sweeping win of 9-7 and have moved on to League Finals.

Though the Apaches had faced, as well as bested, the Pasadena Girls Varsity Water Polo team before, it had been a pretty close game.

Plus, the Apaches were missing a few players due to injuries.

Lastly, as it was the last scheduled game in the Pacific League Prelims, the girls felt determined to put up a good showing, and to maintain their standing as first in League.

In the first quarter of the game, the Apaches scored first- a swift cross-goal shot landed by junior Christine Chuu. Then, as the quarter continued, they struggled to overtake the Pasadena Bulldogs as both teams raced back and forth across the pool.

Though both teams played aggressively, the Bulldogs were forceful enough to be penalized with three major fouls within the first quarter (in water polo, major fouls lead to players being ejected). In the final minute, the Pasadena players managed to get a goal past talented Apache goalie Liv Hernandez. The Apaches were tied with the Bulldogs at 1-1.

In the second quarter, the Apaches mustered all their energy to play even harder, and the Bulldogs did their best to reciprocate. However, the Apaches soared ahead this quarter.

Christine Chuu scored three more goals, while

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AN EXCITING GAME The Girls Varsity Water Polo team played a tough game in the Pacific League Prelims against Pasadena High School. The Apache’s superior skill and team work shined through as the Lady Apaches achieved a close win of 9-7. the Bulldogs only scored one more. Meanwhile, the Pasadena team had received three more ejections and the Apaches none. The quarter finished at 4-2.

The Apaches kept up this pace into the third quarter, beginning to play more aggressively. Christine Chuu, junior Delaney Prater, and senior Alie Cicero scored a combined total of four more goals, maintaining a comfortable distance ahead of the Bulldogs, who scored two more goals. The third quarter ended with a score

of 8-4.

In the final quarter, the Apaches began to lag, having played hard and fast for all of the game. Christine Chuu scored one more goal.

The Bulldogs began to score consecutively, scoring an impressive three more goals. Thankfully, this was not enough to overcome the gap the Apaches had created in the preceding quarters, and the final League Prelims game ended at 9-7.

The Apaches continued their chain of

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The Girls Varsity Soccer team hosted a senior night to commemorate all the graduating senior members on February 6th. With mostly senior starting players in this game, the girls were determined to win against Crescenta Valley, but the game ended with an unfortunate loss of 0-2.

The Apache Girls Varsity Soccer team has been winning their games left and right, and with the last home game of the season, the Apaches were expecting yet another win.

The beginning of the night started with the opening statements from each senior walking down the field with their family and friends.

Many were given flowers as well as posters with small messages of encouragement for the game. And with the last senior walking through the balloons, the game began.

The Apaches were using all their energy to try and score a goal in the first half and hoped to keep a comfortable lead in the second half.

Unfortunately, CV also used the same tactic and strengthened its defense to stop the Apaches from scoring a goal. With many potential goals from both teams, almost 30 minutes passed without any team scoring a goal.

However, with 13 minutes left in the first half, CV was able to score a goal, catching the Apaches off guard. Even the spectators were stunned by this sudden goal. With the score now 0-1, the Apaches were determined to end

A TOUGH GAME The Lady Apaches played our long-time rivals, Crescenta Valley, but ended the game with an unfortunate loss of 0-2. the half with a tie. Defense and offense were strengthened for both teams, but the first few minutes had already drained their energy.

Despite the Apaches’ attempts, CV managed to score another goal before the first half ended. With two and a half minutes left, a throw-in led CV to score another goal against the Apaches. The first half ended with a score

of 0-2.

The break was much needed for both teams as much energy went into the first half.

Each team had serious talks with the coach to bring their motivation and spirits up. From the beginning of the second half, it was clear that the Apaches were trying to strengthen their offense in order to gain a goal.

amazing wins into the League Finals, besting Burroughs High School in an intense game.

Both teams were evenly matched, leading the game into overtime. However, the Apaches came out on top and earned the League Championship title. Congratulations, and good luck as the team continues into CIF!

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CV’s speed and strength were a match for the Apaches’. With the Apaches making several attempts to score a goal, CV’s defense faltered.

Despite all their attempts, the Lady Apaches were unable to score any goals in the second half.

However, with a strong defense, the Apaches were able to prevent any more goals from being scored. Even in the last few seconds, the Apaches were trying their hardest to score a goal. As the second half came to an end, the Apaches were unable to get in a goal and the game ended with a score of 0-2; the first loss in League this season.

Sophomore Varsity Player Tanvi Batra reflected on the game and said, “I do believe we started off strong but lost the ball a few times midfield. Once the ball reached defense, our players worked very hard to defend. The first goal on us definitely should have been offsides and the 2nd shot started from a free-kick which was crossed to the top of the box, then CV got a lucky shot at the top of the 18.”

The soccer season is coming to an end, and the Lady Apaches have had a tremendous season in League, winning all their games except their most recent one. As they go into CIF, we hope that the Apaches will be able to fight and bring home many victories for Arcadia this year.

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AN MOMENTOUS WIN The Kansas City Chiefs played valiantly against against the San Francisco 49ers, turning the game around at the last minute and ending the game with a score of 31-20.

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Juszczyk. Going into halftime, the score was tied at 10-10.

In the third quarter, it was all 49ers. They started with the ball and once again, ran the ball down the field to kick a field goal. The Chiefs started falling behind in the third quarter, which allowed the 49ers to score another touchdown with Raheem Mostert.

By the start of the fourth quarter, it looked like the Kansas City Chiefs’ great season would end in defeat. However, when you have the best player in the NFL, the game is never over.

With about seven minutes remaining, Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs down the field and scored a touchdown. The score was now 20-17.

Inexplicably, the 49ers gave the ball right back because they decided not to run the football, something that has worked for them all season.

Patrick Mahomes once again led them down the field, and they scored another touchdown. With two minutes remaining, the 49ers were down 24-20. Jimmy Garoppolo threw another interception that sealed the game. Damien Williams ran for another Chiefs touchdown.

The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl 31-20.

On Feb. 2, 2020, Super Bowl LIV was played in Miami, Florida. The two teams that were participating in this game were the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. The Kansas City Chiefs were the slight favorite going into this game. People also expected the total score to be very high as well. At the end of a very close game, the Kansas City Chiefs managed to turn their score around and pulled ahead of the 49ers, ending with a big win of 31-20.

The San Francisco 49ers won the coin toss and elected to defer. This meant that the Chiefs would start with the football. On the Chiefs’ first drive, they went three-and-out, meaning they didn’t convert one first down. On the 49ers’ first drive, they ran the ball down the field and kicked a field goal. This drive took six minutes, which is a very long drive for a field goal. On the ensuing Chiefs drive, Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs’ quarterback, led his team down the field to score a touchdown. At the end of the first quarter, the score was 7-3, with the Chiefs leading.

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By ZOE LIN

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AHS has graduated a plethora of remarkable athletes since its establishment in 1952. One of the most talented athletes who has graduated from AHS is Bruce Matthews, a retired National Football League (NFL) player who played for the Tennessee Titans.

Throughout his 19-season career from 19832001, he played every position on the offensive line.

He currently holds 13th place for the most regular-season games played, with a total of 296 games.

In the leaderboard of most consecutive games started, Matthews holds fourth place with 229 consecutive starts. He was also inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.

Although he demonstrated great strength in his football career, Matthews also showcased his talent when he played on AHS’ football team

as an immediate standout on the offensive and defensive live. In his junior year of high school, he began competing in the third team of the AllCalifornia Interscholastic Federation. In his senior year, he played in the Shrine All-Star Football Classic alongside John Elway who was the former quarterback of the Denver Broncos.

AHS retired Matthews’ No. 72 jersey in his honor, which is the only jersey ever retired by the school.

With so many skilled students in the community and the support that AHS’ incredible programs provide them, it is no surprise that so many students and alumni go on to make impressive accomplishments and there will definitely be many more to come!

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“My sister’s birthday is on Valentine’s Day, so my family and I will probably have dinner to celebrate. I’ll also send carnation grams and buy chocolate for my buddies.”

—Kaitlyn Li, 11

“My boyfriend and I will be exchanging gifts. We’ll probably just chill at my house since it’s been a long week for the both of us.”

—Katelynn Phu, 11

“My boyfriend and I plan to have an Italian dinner in Old Town Pasadena! We’ll probably walk around and get some ice cream afterwards, just enjoying each other’s company.”

—Elena Chan, 11

“I recently got a job at Sharetea. I’ll be spending my Valentine’s Day working until 8 p.m.”

—Jackie Auduong, 12

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