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THE HISTORY BEHIND WOMEN’S POCKETS

By KIRA CAMACHO

Staff Writer

If you’re looking for something fun to do over the summer, a day at the Rose Bowl flea market should be on your list. On the second Sunday of every month, vendors from all around Orange County come together to sell various trinkets and treasures. You could find anything from a vintage pair of shoes to a rare Pokemon card. The outdoor market, hosted by R.G. Canning, is one of the largest flea markets around with over 2,500 vendors. Most of these vendors don’t take card, so remember to bring cash.

The market is split up into different colors to organize vendors: pink, purple, red, blue, and yellow. There is also a white area, which is for parking. A lot of people bring their vintage cars to the flea market, so look around!

In the pink, blue, and red areas, you’ll find new merchandise. Usually, these areas are the most expensive of the whole flea market. New small businesses will usually be found here, selling everything from handmade clothes to wonderfullyscented candle sculptures.

In the orange area, you’ll find antiques and collectibles. This section is sort of hidden, the first time I went I didn’t get to spend too much time in this area because I only found it at the last minute. It’s quite a big area, and you’ll find all the antique trinkets you’d ever need here. Sometimes you can even catch the vintage Doc Martens booth. You’ll see art, records, old record players, and maybe even your grandmother’s jewelry. In the white area is vintage and general merchandise. This is the first area you walk into when you go through the gates of the market. The first thing you see are free flea market maps and packs of matches. On the vintage side of things, you’ll find old keys, tupperwares, and other irresistible knick knacks. Once, I found a plethora of Simpsons merchandise. Lastly, in the yellow area you’ll find more new and general merchandise. You might find your newest succulent, or Funko Pop figure. If you’re a fan of vintage clothes, racks and racks of T-shirts, denim, hawaiian shirts, and leather can be found here. Usually, the vintage clothes are priced quite affordably. The next Rose Bowl flea will be on Jun. 12, so mark your calendar! Admission is $12 for general admission from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There’s also VIP tickets, which include early admission from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. for $20. You can find tickets online on the Rose Bowl website. Happy shopping!

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By VANESSA VALENTINO Staff Writer

As a girl, I can never comfortably fit my phone, wallet, or much of anything else into my pocket. Inexplicably, this is an issue that encompasses the entire female gender. On any social media app, you can find a woman raving about a dress’ pockets or complaining about the lack thereof in all her other pants. Meanwhile, men’s pockets easily fit a phone and a wallet, with plenty of room to spare. For no clear reason, there’s a large gap between the room in men’s pockets versus women’s. Although many have theorized about companies’ tactics to sell women more purses, the more tangible reason for this inequality lies in the evolution of fashion and problematic views of gender.

In the Medieval era, men and women were equal pocket-wise, and both wore fanny-pack-like bags around their waist. These “external pockets” would be hidden under clothing and accessed through slits cut in jackets, petticoats, and dresses. Like a small purse, the external pockets were able to fit a lot: things like food, money, sewing kits, writing materials, and keys. In the late seventeenth century, pockets became permanently sewn into men’s clothing. Women’s pockets, on the other hand, did not follow, marking the beginning of the gender divide in pockets.

Although this wasn’t a problem at first, fashion during the French Revolution began to cater more towards formfitting dresses and skirts, posing a new challenge. The pouchy pockets of the mid-eighteenth century were unsuitable for the new trends, so women’s options for storage had to change accordingly. By the end of the 1700s, reticules and chatelaines replaced their bulky counterparts. Reticules were decorated purses that were comparatively miniscule, and chatelaines were waist chains that put women’s belongings on full display. Despite their varying inconveniences, other options were sacrificed to maintain a good silhouette.

During the French Revolution, concepts of property, privacy, and propriety were extensively challenged. Because women’s pockets were private, they indicated a sort of freedom, and taking pockets away would successfully take away this freedom. Moreover, women’s pockets were deemed unnecessary, since it was common for husbands to carry the money and necessities.

As fashion continued to evolve, women’s clothing began to permanently integrate pockets, like how men’s had decades before. However, unlike men’s perfected pockets, women’s pockets were impractical. In dresses, they were put in uncomfortable places, like at the hem of a skirt. During the World Wars in the 20th cen-

tury, women’s pants pockets were finally sufficient—until women’s clothing evolved again, and slenderness became the priority. Thus, functional pockets were compromised for a better figure.

“The privilege of having decent sized pockets should not be privy to just men’s clothing,” said freshman Hally Nguyen. “Most women I know carry almost twice the amount men have on their person. In the new world where things are changing, we should take this step in improving equality and the lives of men and women in general.” While men’s pockets are designed for utility, women’s pockets are designed for beauty. This choice, conscious or not, only iterates the idea that women exist to be looked at, rather than to do something of importance. Even if this message is unintentional, themes in the French Revolution confirm how sexism has been instilled into history and, accordingly, into our clothing, too.

All About Ramadan

By SABRINA LO

Staff Writer

April 1 marked the beginning of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim Calendar. This month is holy to Muslims and is a time for them to strengthen their faith. During the one month of Ramadan, it is traditional practice for Muslims to fast from dawn to sunset.

There are five pillars of Islam. These

are:

Shahada: faith in Islam

Salat: praying five times a day

Zakat: donating to the needy

Sawm: fasting during Ramadan

Hajj: minimum one-time visit to the holy city of Mecca

There are many reasons for fasting. I spoke with senior Zayanah Rasyamond, president of the Muslim Club at Arcadia High School about Ramadan.

“Ramadan is both a cultural and spiritual month, and many people feel like they can connect with God through fasting as a constant reminder of their faith. It is important to me because I get to connect with family and friends through this shared experience,” said Rasyamond.

According to Vox, “The practice of fasting serves…to remind you of your human frailty and your dependence on God... man frailty and your dependence on God...so you feel compassion for (and a duty to help) the poor and needy, and to reduce the distractions in life so you can more clearly focus on your relatio-nship with God.” People usually start fasting once they reach puberty, which is around 14-years-old. However, nutrition expert Nazima Qureshi said, “By age 10, most kids can do the full day, if they want to.”

“When I was younger, I would fast ‘half days’, meaning I broke my fast at lunch time because I was too young to go through the whole fast…When I got into middle school I was able to fast the whole day each day of the month”, says Rasyamond.

Though fasting is such a huge part of Ramadan, this isn’t the only thing Muslims strive to do.

“Fasting means…also abstaining from bad habits and sins such as smoking, gambling, swearing, gossiping, arguing, fighting or being disrespectful, cruel or selfish. Sexual activity is also banned during the hours of fasting,” writes the Birmingham Mail.

Exceptions for fasting include elders, the ill, or women who are menstruating, pregnant, or breastfeeding. In other words, fasting during Ramadan should not be detrimental to one’s or breastfeeding. In other words, fasting during Ramadan should not be detrimental to one’s health. In fact, one can actually make up the fasting by donating food or just fasting at another time.You can learn more about this from Zakat. Because much of the body’s energy comes from food, fasting during Ramadan can affect peoples’ daily lives, especially students who attend school. The risk of dehydratiuon is a key factor in this. “Physical activities do become more taxing, so it is important to conserve your energy. That being said, exercise is still possible and actually helps if you do it in moderation!” said Rasyamond. “In middle school, I did take some days off of PE with a written note. However, as I get older I find I am able to get through any activity even if I am fasting (ex. I was part of a 4-hour dance rehearsal).”

A common misconception about Ramadan according to Rasyamond is that people think it is an unhappy time for Muslims.

“Many people think [Muslims] are forced to ‘starve themselves’. In reality, it is very much the opposite; most of us choose voluntarily to fast and enjoy the spiritual closeness and health benefits that fasting brings us,” said Rasayamond

After Ramadan is over, Muslims celebrate Eid-al-fitr, the first time Muslims can eat during the day. This holiday lasts one to three days, and Muslims have large feasts with family (and friends?). This year, Eid-al-fitr will be on May 2. “Eid-Al Fitr is a day of festivities that usually begin with a congregational prayer, followedby delicious meals and many parties. This year, I am quite busy with school so I will probably be partaking in the morning prayers and then going to school,” said Rasyamond. “Families visit each other bringing homemade dishes like mini potlucks, and everyone greets each other with Mubarak!”, or since we also celebrate with the Malay culture, we say “Selamat Hari Raya!”

Whether one is Muslim or not, it’s always important and beneficial to get to know different cultural events. Thank you again to Zayanah Rasyamond for taking the time to answer questions about Ramadan!

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Girl Scouts of America

By ASHLEY CHAN

Opinion Editor

From Thin Mints to Samoas, almost everyone has heard about Girl Scout cookies before. Although Girl Scouts have gained popularity throughout the years due to their famous cookie sales, Girl Scouts are so much more than cookie-selling machines. In reality, Girl Scouts is an organization that enables girls to empower themselves and others, and it promotes character, leadership, entrepreneurship, and citizenship through actions that benefit the community.

There are six beliefs in Girl Scouts: make friends, find adventure, give back, be a boss, earn recognition and awards, and have fun.

Make Friends: Through the Girl Scouts environment, girls will interact with one another and create meaningful friendships. The camaraderie of the troop and the relationships created at camp offer opportunities for girls to learn more about their communities, themselves, and others. Girl Scouts get to expand their networks, develop communication and social skills, and learn about new perspectives.

Arcadia High School (AHS) sophomore Alison Yamada stated, “Girl Scouts has let me make new friends and interact with people that I would have not been able to before.”

Find Adventure: There are plenty of journeys that Girl Scouts could take. From journeys that Girl Scouts could take. From camping in parks to traveling to new communities and cities, there are a handful of ways that Girl Scouts can experience the world and let their inner adventurers run wild.

“I like having a troop to do fun activities with, like camping and going hiking,” said AHS junior Lana Diep.

Give Back: Girl Scouts always give back to their communities, no matter how big or small the gesture is. Some troops organize donation drives, develop programs in educational facilities, advocate for certain changes in their communities, and more. Girl Scouts are most known for giving back through their Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards.

AHS junior Kailey Leba claimed, “My troop has completed the Silver Award together, and I am currently starting my Gold Award where I am working with a school district.”

Be a Boss: By being a Girl Scout, you learn more about decision-making, work on team building, and focus on being both fair and responsible. Girl Scouts get to set goals for themselves and their troops and work towards these goals through adversity that may come their way.

Diep remarked, “Selling Girl Scout cookies has taught me important business and people skills that I would not have gained otherwise.”

Earn Recognition and Awards: There are badges and awards that exemplify a Girl Scout’s hard work and dedication to certain tasks and projects. Earning awards shows the world that a new skill was earned and how this skill was used to make a difference in their community. “I have sashes with a lot of different badges from various activities that I have completed with my troop. It’s cool to see all of my work being put together on a memento,” Yamada said.

Have Fun: Girl Scouts is meant to be a refreshing, exhilarating, learning experience that can be enjoyed every step of the way. Girl Scouts create memories, learn more about things around them, and earn a feeling of accomplishment and home. “I like Girl Scouts because I get to spend time with friends and go to fun activities with the money we raise from cookie sales,” Leba stated.

Yamada reminisced, “My favorite memory was helping decorate the Rose Parade and going camping with my entire troop.”

The Girl Scout Organization stated, “Everything Girl Scouts do builds their curiosity, kindness, and can-do spirit. And as they earn badges, help their community, and deepen their friendships, they’ll also have a blast along the way. It’s what Girl Scouting is all about.”

No matter your grade level, you can always join Girl Scouts! At any point from kindergarten through twelfth grade, the option to become a Girl Scout is welcome with open arms. Kindergarten to first grade is when girls will become “Daisies”; second to third grade is when girls will graduate to “Brownies”; fourth and fifth grade is a milestone in which girls become “Juniors”; sixth to eighth grade is when girls transition into “Cadettes”; ninth to tenth grade is the transformation into “Seniors”; eleventh to twelfth grade is the fledge into “Ambassadors.”

Go support your local Girl Scouts!

By Robinson Lee

Editor-in-Chief

Senioritis. An alias that burnout hides under along with its nicknames procrastination and laziness. No,

you are not lazy. That doesn’t encompass your being. You love to read, to learn, to socialize, to feel like you

are doing something meaningful, and spend time with the people around you. Your laziness manifests in

not wanting to move the mouse and keyboard from your workspace to your room to play Europa Universalis IV. When you ended up crashing hard when quarantine first started, spending weeks playing Fire Emblem:

Three Houses, that was an indication that your mind and body wasn’t getting the rest it needed to so your

subconscious took the steps that were needed that you weren’t planning on taking yourself. And now what

you’ve been dealing with is severe burnout. The end of a long journey is nigh, and you finally have that sense

of certainty that you’ve been looking for since Mar. 2020. Objectively, you’ve had the least amount of work

you’ve had in these past four years. Yet each page of Japanese homework still intimidates you, and sometimes

thinking about these small tasks gets your preemptively overwhelmed. Take a deep breath and do what you

can each day. You’ll have the time ahead of you to enjoy yourself.

By Kylie Ha

Editor-in-Chief

“The biggest thing I find myself most grateful for is the very reason I was so despondent about

my senior year. When I struggled with sitting alone at lunch, I wouldn’t have known that in a couple

months, I would make friends simply by eating lunch and conversing with students with autism.

Week after week, there was a newfound excitement that I got to share with them. They’re equally as

elated to see me at lunch, to wave a big hello in the busy hallways, to take group selfies to show family, and to telL me about how I’d love their dogs. The i ~ mpacts they’ve had on me through the art

of conversations—exchanging trivia of every animal A-Z, of colorful shirts, and of cartoons—will stay with me for a lifetime.“

By Anya Yang

Editor-in-Chief

“The strangest things have brought me joy throughout these muddled four years. Collectible Japanese

kewpies, late-night drives with the sunroof down, oddly-specific Spotify playlists, sunny days spent skateboarding in the suburbs with my best friend, USA Today crossword puzzles, and gorgeously written fanfiction

have all served as perfect little outlets for me to cherish my own happiness. In the glow of my pink childhood

room, I laugh and cry with friends over our telekinetic moments and guilty pleasure TV shows. It’s during

these innocent instances of pure contentment that I feel so grateful to be who I am, surrounded by the people I love...A quote from my favorite book reminds me of the lessons I’ve learned from my time at Arcadia. Haruki

Murakami states: “a certain type of perfection can only be realized through a limitless accumulation of the imperfect.” And when I reflect on all of my high school failures—embarrassing social blunders, consistently

low math grades, and of course, my iconic freshman year badminton journey—I cringe, of course, but I also accept and acknowledge that they’ve made me who I am today. I’ve stopped attempting to force myself into

a mold that doesn’t fit me. If an Arcadia ice cube tray won’t accommodate my tears, Smiski figurines, asymmetrical eyelids, and dearest friends, I will simply create my own.”