May/June 2019

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TRANSITION OF POWERS: Former Editors-in-Chief seniors Frances Cheung, Trinity Chhay, and Maggie Wong pass the torch to new Editors-in-Chief juniors Brandon Chen, Sandi Khine, and Alyssa Rave for the 2019-2020 school year.

By ALEX KIM

time to adjust to them,” stated Brandon, but journalism is an ever-changing field, she improving the communication and bond be-

Staff Writer he feels that they have been going smoothly. emphasized how important and incredible it tween the staff. She has been part of the orga-

As the 2018-2019 school year comes to a close, the Editors-in-Chief of The Apache Pow Wow have been busy preparing for the next year. Through formulating and implementing several changes such as a new website design, the combination of sections from eight to now six, and other experimentation with News and Publicity sections, the new leadership team hopes to create a stronger and more accessible newspaper.

This past May, the three senior Editors-In-Chief (EICs), Maggie Wong, Trinity Chhay, and Frances Cheung, passed on their position to juniors Alyssa Rave, Sandi Khine, and Brandon Chen. Although the transition of powers is difficult every year, the rising seniors quickly stepped up to their new responsibilities as changes and improvements have already been made. It may “take some

Communication, however, has been more of a challenge. Since Brandon is in a different class period than Alyssa and Sandi, he thinks that it was hard to “get all of [their] ideas out without face-to-face interaction” before deciding what to change within the newspaper. Sandi also expanded that being in this position meant “communicating and working together in a new way.”

Nevertheless, the previous EICs expressed strong faith in the new team due to their dedication and passion for journalism.

Trinity remarked that each one of them has something “unique and different about them” that allows them stand out and be leaders of change, whether it be their “writing ability or personality.” Maggie noted that what really sets Alyssa, Brandon, and Sandi apart is that none of them “feel an obligation to abide by tradition.” As she explained that

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Senior Column: Pow Wow’s seniors reflect on how their high school careers have shaped their lives and prepared them for the next years to come.

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Emperor Akihito Passes the Throne After 30 Years: Japan’s emporer’s son, Naruhito, inherits the throne from his father after 30 years, promising to connect more with the public.

“I went from someone who couldn’t sleep if they didn’t see that perfect column of A’s on Powerschool to someone who was simply looking to improve continuously.

With that mentality, my grades naturally began to rise and so did my liking for math. Success isn’t always instantaneous; sometimes slow and steady does win the race.”

was that the new heads have already been “exploring the possibilities” of Pow Wow’s digital platform as well as “putting in other changes that they see fit.” In implementing these modifications, though, she advised the new leadership team to “take everything day by day” and not to be discouraged when things do not work well at first. She is eager to see how much the organization will grow.

All three of the new EICs expressed much enthusiasm for the next year and gratefulness to the previous leaders who have believed in their abilities. Alyssa, who previously served as the Arts & Entertainment editor, said that becoming EIC is akin to having her “biggest high school dream come true.” She hopes to carry on the legacy of those who came before her and work to continue Pow Wow’s evolution with her editor team. Likewise, Sandi wishes to keep

nization since freshman year, and while her new position will be a big change from her old one as News editor, she hopes to “live up to and exceed” expectations in the coming year. Brandon, last year’s Features editor, is optimistic about the incredible bonds to be formed and articles to be produced. Especially as the editors discussed a new rotating editor system, he is excited to experiment and allow writers to experience new styles of writing and “expand their boundaries.”

AHS can expect amazing things from the new EICs, and the newspaper staff will rest assured that they are in good hands. Best wishes to Alyssa, Sandi, and Brandon and the Pow Wow staff for success in all of their future endeavors! akim@apachepowwow.net Photo by Christine Law

Also in this issue:

STUDENT LIFE pg. 10-11, 16-17 Common Interview Questions: Interviews are vital when applying for your first job or internship. Here are some common questions and ways to answer.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT pg. 18-19

Photo courtesy of BOXED.COM Avengers: Endgame: The Marvel blockbuster movie of the year was released on Apr. 26. How FEATURES

pg. 6-9 did fans react to the newest installation of the seThe Devil’s Jam: Nutella : Nutella has taken ries? Spoilers included. the world by storm and has become an addicSPORTS pg. 20-21 tive staple in many desserts. But what’s really All Stars Football Game: The All-Stars game in it? Take a look. was hosted by AHS on May 10. This is what went down.

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Emperor Akihito Passes the Throne After 30 Years

By ROBINSON LEE Staff Writer Japan is one of few countries with a monarch. Even after the country was occupied by the U.S. from 1945 to 1952, the monarchy still stood as a national symbol, though it lost its political power. It is still debated what influence the monarch has on Japanese society, but through the 20th century and even now, the position of the emperor has great cultural significance. So when Emperor Akihito inherited the throne after his father, Emperor Hirohito, he astonished the nation by breaking old traditions. He married a commoner, which was the first time a Japanese monarch has done so, and he has stated that he wishes to be cremated in his death in contrast with traditional burials in imperial mausoleums. He is the first emperor to step down in 200 years, and he will be the last in the near future as the Japanese Parliament has created a law denying any future abdications from future emperors. During his reign, Akihito has become famous for comforting victims of natural disasters such as earthquakes or tsunamis. He has also become well known for his diplomatic visits with nations damaged

by Imperial Japan in World War II, expressing regret for the nation’s violence in the past.

This is in contrast to the current administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who has caused controversy by attempting to create a formal Japanese military and visiting the Yasukuni Shrine which honors 14 war criminals. Akihito is now stepping down after 30 years, as he has cited his health and fitness being unsuitable for carrying out his duties on the nation’s behalf.

In his place, Akihito’s 59-year-old son Emperor Naruhito will reign as the figurehead of Japan. His coronation was highly ceremonial, and he was granted replicas of the sacred imperial artifacts of Kusanagi, the sword, Yata no Kagami, the mirror, and Yasakani no Magatama, the gem. Each of these artifacts has mythological and traditional significance in Japanese culture, and it is ritual for the next emperor to be granted these items during his crowning. However, the real artifacts are kept in a shrine and have never been seen. Like his father, he has broken Japanese tradition by marrying a commoner. He is also expected to continue the duties of his father such as making diplomatic trips and representing the Japanese people. He has stated in 2017 “that just as new winds blow in every age,” the role of the imperial family changes in each age”

so he is expected to be more modern in his role as emperor by continuing his father’s work of connecting more with the public.

A lot of expectations are on Naruhito’s shoulders as he inherits the Chrysanthemum throne.

The emperor may no longer hold as much pow-

er as it did over seven decades ago, but its role in diplomacy and its role has not faltered.

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Trump Administration’s Lawsuit Against Obamacare

By FRANCES CHEUNG Staff Writer The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a health care reform that was put in effect by the Obama Administration in March 2010. In attempts to reduce the percentage of uncompensated care paid by the average American family, this law requires everyone to have health insurance or to be penalized through taxes. Since the introduction of this law, it has been widely disputed on whether or not it should be kept in place or not. Some of the pros of keeping the ACA are that it covers all the essential health benefits and slows the rise of health care costs, but at the same time, this law seems entirely counterintuitive. Most people who choose not to purchase health insurance mainly do so because of their inability to afford it, thus it doesn’t make sense why they should be even further financially burdened by this new tax penalty. Some of those who are arguing for the reversal of this act include the Trump Administration, and in recent years, they have been making attempts to remove this law.

On Wednesday, May 1, the Trump administration gave its first full argument for why the act should be revoked. In their argument, they claimed that the “individual mandate” was unconstitutional to require Americans to have health care and that the rest of the law should be removed although the government occasionally supports individual provisions as a policy matter. Previously, the administration had argued that parts of the law could remain as long as the individual mandate was removed, but now they have claimed that they no longer support this point of view. Assistant Attorney General Joseph Hunt claimed that having only parts of

the law struck out would be an interference with Congress’ role and the proper course would be to remove the law completely.

The argument was filed with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which will continue to hear arguments in July. Most likely, this will render a Supreme Court case and the final decisions of this dispute will be finalized amidst the next presidential election.

If successful, this will quite possibly be President Trump’s greatest victory as he has spent his entire term attempting to remove this reform of the Obama Administration. As preparations for the 2020 elections are nearing, the President tweeted that the

Republican party is developing an even better health care plan, but the vote will not be taken until after the elections.

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By EMILY CHEN Staff Writer

Maine has become the first U.S. state to ban single-use styrofoam containers. Restaurants and most food establishments will no longer be allowed to use styrofoam containers, but exemptions have been made for certain establishments, such as hospitals. The ban was put in place by the state to reduce unnecessary waste and pollution.

Maine’s governor, Janet Mills, signed a bill which bans the use of products that are partially or completely made of polystyrene on Mar. 30. Polystyrene, commonly known as styrofoam, is one of the most harmful materials to the environment. Mills stated, “Polystyrene cannot be recycled like a lot of other products, so while that cup of coffee may be finished, the styrofoam cup it was in is not.”

Styrofoam cannot be safely recycled or incinerated, so it always ends up with the trash. However, unlike most waste, styrofoam takes over 500 years to decompose. As a result, there is a vast amount of styrofoam piled in landfills.

Mills added that styrofoam waste “will be around for decades to come and eventually it will break down into particles, polluting our environment, hurting our wildlife, and even detrimentally impacting our economy.”

The styrofoam ban will be enforced beginning on Jan. 1, 2021 to allow restaurants and businesses enough time to adapt to the new rule. Those who violate the ban could be fined up to $100. The ban impacts many food services such as restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, convenience stores, and farm stands.Establishments exempt from the new rule include hospitals, seafood companies, state-funded Meals on Wheels programs, and more.

According to the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM), styrofoam food containers are one of the ten most commonly littered items in the U.S., and more than 256 million pieces of single-use styrofoam are used in the state each year. These include items such as cups, plates, bowls, and trays. Sarah Lakeman, the Sustainable Maine Director at the NRCM, stated, “With the threats posed by plastic pollution becoming more apparent, costly, and even deadly to wildlife, we need to be doing everything possible to limit our use and better manage our single-use plastics— starting with eliminating the use of unnecessary forms like plastic foam.”

Several other states are taking similar actions to cut down on their waste. California, Hawaii, and New York have banned single-use plastic bags, and California has also banned plastic straws. Colorado, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, and Vermont are also in the process of passing bills to ban styrofoam. Hopefully, actions being taken to reduce unnecessary plastic waste will help to change the environment for the better.

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By CYNTHIA LIN Staff Writer

With the rising threat of global warming, students like Greta Thunberg have begun to raise their voices towards politicians, urging for change. However, Thunberg is far from alone as numerous schoolgirls just like her, including those from Uganda, New York, and Colorado, are also stepping up to raise awareness on climate change.

Kids like 13-year-old Haven Coleman will not be going to school every Friday in order to protest against climate change. From Denver, Colorado, Coleman understands that she is placing her education on the line when she strikes.

According to BBC News, she was inspired by Greta Thunberg, the first of these modern day schoolgirl climate warriors. Coleman stated that “Once we found Greta, we were like, ‘Oh that’s amazing, let me try, let me do something similar.’”

Girls like Coleman continue to join the movement that Thunberg began when she first sat outside the Swedish parliament with a “school strike for climate change” sign back on Aug. 20, 2018, then only 15 years old. According to the BBC, “energized by her climate strike movement, Fridays for Future (FFF), students are vowing to boycott school on Fridays until their countries adhere to the 2015 Paris agreement, which aims to prevent global temperatures from rising 1.5°C (34.7°F) above pre-industrial levels.” From there, “an estimated 1.6 million students from 125 countries” pulled a strike to urge politicians to change policies regarding climate change on Mar. 15. The next coordinated international protest will take place soon on May 24.

But striking out isn’t the only way these schoolgirl climate warriors are raising awareness; Coleman is actually a part of an organization called U.S. Youth Climate Strike, which continues to back the New Green Deal (NGD). The NGD, according to BBC News, is “a policy proposal to reduce carbon emissions by transforming the U.S. economy.”

Girls like Coleman and Thunberg hope to show the world that there is still room for change in our behavior and save the planet from global warming. As stated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, “There is overwhelming scientific consensus that climate change is caused by human behavior” and “most leading scientific organisations, including NASA, the American Meteorological Society and the UK Met Office, agree.”

These schoolgirl climate warriors continue to inspire future generations with their persistence in strikes, campaigns, and organizations. Hopefully, they’ll open politicians’ eyes and persuade them to contribute to their cause.

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By PHILLIP GAN

Staff Writer

May/June 2019

A E I O U: Amazing, Exquisite, Indestructible, Outstanding, Unrestricted And all the consonants in between and around.

Such a worn heart, but a tough one too.

Holes filled, fissures welded, cuts taped, cracks glued, Rips stapled, tears sewed, stabs bandaged; You deserve the best.

Let it go.

Yes, you’ve gone through them, The Injustices.

Do not shy away now.

You’ve faced hardships that no one else has, You’ve experienced true pain, true fear, true grief, true anger.

Love yourself.

Say those words.

Let the words envelop, Lick, and lather you in their powerful songs, With purple care and velvet kindness.

Remember that one time you cried so long and so hard, That your 90-decibel howls turned to raspy whimpers, Your throat being beyond sore, And your swollen eyes of Pantone 190 C Stinging from the — salt brought by the deluge?

Say those words again, This time, with your tongue rolling the “luh,” each and every syl-la-ble Round and full, Round and full in all its glory.

Don’t you still have that scratchy document, that jagged poem, Hidden down deep inside, Where you just simply wrote down your thoughts, To reveal, to spill, An essay of screaming, curses, death wishes, wishes for death, The embodiment of hate?

Say it yet again, A grand entrance of bugles a-blowing, As angels float down and lift you to heaven To bring down God, because you are your own god Who is all seeing, all knowing, and all powerful.

How many times have you been slammed around, A pinball exploding in an arcade machine Going off with precision pings and dings, Notifications on your phone of disapproval, Ringing in your ears, ringing in your mind, Ringing in your heart?

Say it one final time, As a sign of defiance to those who defy and defile you, As a sign of triumph over your darkest times, As a sign of knowing who you are and having embraced it.

Yet, you are still here.

“Love yourself.”

You are strong, so strong.

As essential as the vowels in the alphabet;

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By KAITLIN LEE

Staff Writer

It’s a cliche to joke about modern art nowadays. All of the jokes you hear are mostly the same: sometimes it’s commenting on how some “painting” is just a bunch of white strokes on a white canvas and said to have some special meaning to it, and sometimes it’s commenting on how menial objects suddenly have great meaning. The viral Twitter post of someone leaving their glasses on the floor and coming back to see groups of spectators photographing and analyzing the piece often comes to mind while talking about modern art.

But, at the same time, there is a reason that modern art has suddenly surged in popularity.

Heck, there must be a reason that it is still around. Honestly, I don’t see it. I think back to my trip to the Museum of Modern Art in Los Angeles, and I remember two distinct moods: confusion and boredom.

Before I go any further, I’ll admit that I am not an art person. I do like analyzing movies and literature, but if you present me with paintings and sculptures, I’ll have very little to say. And, I know that modern art is a very vague term that can mean any form of art from after the 1880s, so I’ll keep it to art from the 1950s to today.

Artists like Andy Warhol and Robert Morris who like to experiment with modern art just confuse me. I know that they’re saying something, that seems to be the main purpose of art. And I do find their pieces to be aesthetically interesting or pleasing. However, I’m just always confused about what they’re trying to say and why they’re considered art.

Whenever I bring up these points, I feel embarrassed by my ignorance. After all, these artists are doing something right—they wouldn’t be up on the walls of countless museums if they weren’t.

But what exactly is it? Sometimes, they don’t really show actual artistic skill, and, especially if they are minimalist and have one coat of paint, they don’t offer much interpretation. And the interpretation that you might find on a plaque next to it sometimes seems to be far-reaching.

But, at the same time, art is subjective. Modern art has spoken to an audience, clearly, and I would be lying if I didn’t see why that is so. Sure, it doesn’t speak to me, but perhaps the vagueness and absurdity of modern art are what makes it special; the ambiguity leaves more room for the viewer to make their own analysis and input their own beliefs and feelings.

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By MAGGIE WONG

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I’m not good with dates. I can never remember birthdays (which is why I owe my friends about three years worth of gifts...oops) or the starts and ends of any important periods in history (which is why I barely made it out of Honors US History alive...oops again). If we’re being real here, there hasn’t been a day that I’ve come to school and haven’t had to ask someone what the date was.

While I may not always be able to tell you when my best friend’s birthday is, I can detail his plans to build a pond in his backyard for his pet fish or offer up stories from every time our study dates turned into Pokemon Go adventures. So, rather than trying to draw a timeline of my high school experience, here’s a few anecdotes from the last four years that I hope mean something to you, ‘cause they sure do mean a lot to me.

Let me start off with the lowest point of my academic career so that we can only go up from here. Begin scene: girl walks into A213 at the beginning of lunch right after her Pre-Calculus class. Girl sits down, looks at her friends, and immediately bursts into tears.

That girl was me, and the reason for those tears was because I’d just left that godforsaken classroom knowing I’d just failed a test.

I’m not here to lament about my inability to memorize trigonometric formulas or wax poetic about picking yourself up off of rock bottom, but rather, to talk about how, in the midst of the flaming pile of garbage that was junior year, my friends made it a safe space for me to be vulnerable. Life sucks sometimes; it’s okay to let your peers share the weight on your shoulders for a bit while you take a breather.

Okay, I lied—I am here to wax poetic about picking yourself up off of rock bottom and this story might have a redemption arc in which I, the protagonist, slay the beast that is math and emerge victoriously from its ashes.

When programming my classes for senior year, I impulsively signed up for AP Calculus, thinking I might as well challenge myself one last time before I swore off math forever.

Although it definitely was a challenge, I’m so glad I decided to take it. Knowing that I’m not the best with numbers made me work all the harder to understand the material. I went from someone who couldn’t sleep if they didn’t see that perfect column of A’s on Powerschool to someone who was simply looking to improve continuously. With that mentality, my grades naturally began to rise and so did my liking for math. Success isn’t always instantaneous; sometimes slow and steady does win the race.

J108, Joy Division, and Hemingway: three things that have absolutely nothing to do with one another but have shaped my high school experience more than they know. All three things are what I think represents one Mr. EJ Delfin the best. I had him for freshman English, and in the midst of one of his emo, all-love-does-is-hurt soliloquies during our Romeo and Juliet unit, I blurted out, “This is why you’re still single,” and we’ve been pals ever since.

Even after I moved on from his class, I still find myself barging into his room at lunch, knowing he’d always be available to offer advice or simply to just chat about music and politics.

His guidance has meant an unquantifiable lot to me these past years, and, truly, my successes are just as much his as they are mine.

I guess it makes sense to close out my high school career the same way I started it: with Opinion. To the Opinion editors of my freshman year, Amber and Tiffany: thanks for encouraging me to stick around after I was convinced my writing skills weren’t strong enough to stay.

It was in this section that freshman Maggie broke out of her shell and gained the confidence to share her thoughts. It was in this section that she grew into her identity as a writer. It was in this section where she carved out a place for herself with words. Opinion has shaped the person I am today by providing a platform for me to express my thoughts, my dreams, my frustrations, my aspirations, and everything in between. This section taught me that my voice is unique and powerful; my ability to speak up about injustices in the world can never and will never be silenced.

There’s a lot more I can say about AHS, from how my rejection from a service organization reminded me to sit down, stay humble, to how I experienced the essence of what Zac Efron meant by, “We’re all in this together,” as I stood, proudly stumbling through the second half of the alma mater together with all of my peers at pep assemblies.

But, if we’re being honest, I’ve been afflicted with a terrible case of senioritis (to junior Maggie who clowned her senior friends for never showing up to school: you have amassed 32 absences this semester and you’ve had to sprint to first period to avoid being tardy every day for the past two weeks. Congrats, you played yourself.) and I really want to take a nap now.

So, with this, 180 Campus Drive, I bid thee adieu.

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By TRINITY CHHAY

Staff Writer

To the girl who grew up, You grew up wanting nothing more than to just make yourself and those around you proud.

That was your greatest desire. You put this huge weight of pressure on your own shoulders and expected much more out of yourself than you were capable of, and that’s okay.

In the beginning, in the midst of new surroundings and new friends, you found yourself lost in a sea of fake friendships and a horrifyingly bad Geometry Honors grade (an actual fail: a D+ that was graciously rounded to a C-). You stressed about college and if that one bad grade meant you were done for, for the rest of your short life. You contemplated misery and only wished to sleep off the day, knowing very well that the minute you got home you would be sitting in the corner of your desk past 2:00 a.m. wishing nothing more than to just be over with. As the year progressed, you found the person you now call your best friend (platonic), and he has been the only one who has stuck by you for almost four years. You bonded over pigs, his obsession over Ariana Grande, and how you both can’t seem to dance to a single beat. And though there were many trials and errors, you found someone who held your hand and told you “I love you” a month into loving you; a boy who gave you his sweater when it was raining and taught you how to hit straight in golf; a boy who made you walk up a mountain just to walk back down 20 minutes later; a boy you love. By the end of that first year of growing up, you learned what it was like to love someone and that it was okay to trust the unpredictability of the unknown.

And now it is the end. Your four years of growing up took a toll on you more than you could ever know. Your friend group dissipated, with one knife to the back after another to where now there are scars so deep you can feel your spine. But don’t worry, you found a best friend who laughs at all the invisible texts you two send one another and who always tells you when she needs to use the restroom. She slowly healed those scars and made you believe in standing straight and becoming better. And your pig-loving guy is still by your side through every emergency phone call and every brunch hangout that results in you being just a tad too loud. He’s there during the highs and lows and with every random update on life. College applications were a big struggle. Four years worth of work resulted in eleven rejections, five waitlists, and one acceptance. It didn’t end up the way you thought it would, but life goes on and with that, was that one acceptance. Your eyes are still set on the Big Apple, but I guess it will just take a little longer than expected. The boy you love has hurt you more times than you can count, but it would be hypocritical to state that you didn’t hurt him as well. And while you still love him, it’s better that he doesn’t know. You lost him.

It is now almost the end of your last year of growing up, but you still have a lot to learn.

You haven’t learned how to open your boundaries or how to trust new people. You haven’t learned what it is like to love another, only to let one go. But you learned other things. You learned how to drive, how to let someone you love go, how to prioritize yourself at times, and that you can’t change the past, only the future. And for that, you are grateful.

Sincerely, The girl who struggled to grow

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By ROBINSON LEE

Staff Writer

Video game movies have had a notorious history of not only not staying true to their source material, but generally just being regarded as bad movies. From Avatar: The Last Airbender to Dragonball Evolution and even Super Mario Bros. the movie, the history of video game movies have been box office disappointments and upset fans. So when the trailer for Detective Pikachu came out, I was quite surprised how innovatively they installed a series which is beloved by many into a film adaptation which seems promising. As of writing I have not seen Detective Pikachu but I hope to see it soon. It not only looks promising, but it may change the Pokemon franchise forever.

From merely looking at the trailer, I was astonished to see how the CGI Pokemon looked cartoonish enough to fit the source material, while it fitted in with the live-action premises of the movie.

Movies, in general, have been critiqued and judged based on their CGI and their special effects.

Notorious examples such as Michael Bay’s Transformer movies are common targets of criticism, but when it comes to Detective Pikachu, the CGI strikes a positive balance with the exception of a terrifying Aipom during one of the trailers.

Another promising feature is the storyline. The Pokemon Company has actually made quite a few movies through the past two decades albeit they were animated and are generally not very notable in the American film industry. However, all of these past movies focused on the adventures of Ash Ketchum whether he was saving the world, saving Pikachu, or making new friends. So with this storyline of 21-year-old Tim Goodman trying to find his missing father, it was a breath of fresh air to see a Pokemon movie not focused on Ash. Though some fans have been disappointed that Ash would not make a live-action appearance, this new storyline is definitely made to introduce people to the Pokemon world through a simpler story more in line with modern film plots.

Having the movie not focused on Ash does not mean that the movie is not staying true to its source material. It still features old Pokemon like Bulbasaur and new ones like Morelull. And though Pokemon battling is not the main attraction, Pokemon moves or attacks are still shown as a feature along with traits the Pokemon have. Mr. Mime, for example, is shown to be mimicking gestures and pretending that his miming actually exists. Pidgeotto is shown carrying a bag in its beak as it is known for its ability to steal items in the anime. And Jigglypuff is shown to make people fall asleep as it does in the anime. While other prominent features of the franchise such as catching, training, or battling are not directly shown off in the movie, Detective Pikachu has done this to keep the world of the movie simple to not alienate any newcomers to the series. Instead, the movie puts Goodman in Ryme City where people and Pokemon live in harmony.

The most prominent positive trait the movie has so far is the casting of Ryan Reynolds for the role of Pikachu. The actor famous for Deadpool is now taking the role of a cuddly electrical mouse with a coffee addiction and a hobby of mystery solving. Reynolds is simply entertaining in the comedic roles he plays and his character is able to be distinct and memorable due to his voice. The contrast between Pikachu’s loud demanding voice in this film and Goodman’s quiet one makes both characters stand out as they foil each other. It seems that the studio producing Detective Pikachu, Legendary, was pretty set on Ryan Reynolds as according to him, he said that they pitched the idea to him by sending him a render of Pikachu with his voice in it. “Whatever this unseen committee over at Legendary decided was that, for whatever reason, mine worked the best with it,” Reynolds said. He also said, “I felt pretty confident about my take on it,” when referring to him being able to take the role of Pikachu.

The movie looks very promising and it could be groundbreaking for Pokemon. Though the video games have become one of the most recognizable franchises in the world, it has yet to hit the mainstream American film industry and it is still seen as a kids hobby by the outside world. However this movie not onlt made $170.5 million in the box office, but continue to make Pokemon a household name and introduce even more people to the world of Pocket Monsters. Pokemon has already become a premier in the video game world, but interest in the franchise stimulated by this movie is a large boon for the series and the Pokemon Company. Because of this, it is no wonder why Pokemon Sword and Shield are set for release later this year. Not only that but it could also change the pattern of horrible video game movies. If creators and directors can create innovative stories and easily understandable movies while staying true to the source material enough, then perhaps we can see a flourishing of new video game movies after Detective Pikachu. Detective Pikachu seems like it will be a hit with all of the excitement it has the offer and not to mention the easter eggs for dedicated fans, like myself, will attempt to find.

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By RACHEL LEE

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For over two years, Disney has teased the idea of starting its own streaming service similar to that of Netflix’s. Recently, Robert A. Iger, the CEO of Disney, announced plans to launch a streaming service, one that is predicted to compete with industry leader Netflix.

Set to release on Nov. 12, 2020, Disney+ will be offering its services for as low as $6.99 a month and will have over 7,500 series episodes as well as 500 movies. Because Netflix’s standard streaming plan is $13, Disney+ is predicted to be a major success. Experts predict Disney+’s subscribers to be well within the 80 million mark by 2024.

The movies that will be offered on the platform include films by Pixar, Marvel, National Geographic, Star Wars, Fox, The Simpsons, and Disney’s live-action remakes, including Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella. Iconic television shows from the past such as Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place, and The Suite Life of Zack and Cody will also be available to Disney+ subscribers. Disney franchise spin-offs such as High School Musical and Monsters, Inc. are also in the works.

According to the New York Times, in its first year, “Disney+ will release 10 original films and 25 original series, including three ‘Avengers’ spin-offs” called Loki featuring Tom Hiddleston, Falcon and the Winter Soldier featuring Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, and WandaVision featuring Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch and Paul Bettany as Vision. Iger called the library “a treasure trove of long-lasting, valuable content” that “no other content or technology company can rival.”

However, Disney+ will not be offering its new films such as Frozen 2 and The Rise of Skywalker immediately to the streaming service.

Disney is planning to engage and reach new audience members through advertisements on major television networks, its cruise line, theme parks, stores, and even its Star Wars convention in Chicago this past weekend.

Disney+ will also be available to stream through its mobile app, similar to the Netflix and Hulu apps. The simple user interface will include movies or television shows recommended to the viewer, as well as new program additions. Users can also customize their profile avatars to Disney’s original characters, such as Moana or Frozone.

Although Disney+ might seem risky, Iger has been laying the groundwork ever since 2015.

If successful, Disney will give up hundreds of millions of dollars from Netflix’s movie rerun copyrights. Of course, this number pales in comparison to the large potential Disney+ carries.

Recently, The Walt Disney Company announced that it has entered a deal with Comcast to assume full control of Hulu, effective immediately. Previously, Disney owned 66% of the streaming service, but with this new deal the remaining part was bought by Disney or sold by Comcast.

Nevertheless, many are very excited to see what else Disney has in store.

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AFTER AP TESTING

By KAITLIN LEE

Staff Writer

You may have just gone through Hell—I mean, AP Testing—and you are so stressed you can feel the tension taking over every muscle of your body. At least, that’s how I felt.

But sometimes, it is better to take a break and make some post-testing plans. After all, you should celebrate! You made it through some of the hardest classes a high-schooler can take! Here are some ideas to de-stress and recuperate from AP Testing.

Some activities (that don’t cost anything) can easily be done in your house. Do some yoga early in the morning to center yourself and to stretch your body. It doesn’t even have to take long: two to three minutes can easily de-stress a lot of people. Or, you can go on a walk around the neighborhood or just sit in the sunlight a bit. In a study conducted

by South Carolina scientists, “Exercise has been shown to decrease breast cancer risk and slow the progression of breast cancer” according to Dr. Jane Teas, one of the researchers.

So who knows? Maybe a walk can help your health way more than you thought.

Or, if you want to go out of the house a bit longer, hanging out with friends is an easy way to de-stress. Ask them if they want to grab something to eat or something to drink.

Right now, boba places are a popular place to congregate and share silly anecdotes and jokes. According to Lenox Hill Hospital cardiologist Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, “Laughing can decrease stress hormones, reduce artery inflammation, and increase HDL, the ‘good’ cholesterol.” Or, you could get together at someone’s house and play a board game. One of the best ways to de-stress, however, is to get up and dance. So, why not organize a dance party and invite all of your friends?

But, if you find that it is hard to de-stress through exercise or being with loved ones, perhaps these simpler methods will work. Try some breathing exercises, which can decrease tension. For instance, breathe in while counting to ten. Then, breathe out while counting to ten. You can repeat this until you feel relaxed. What also works is visualization, or imagining a positive situation. You know when your anxiety overtakes your thinking, and you start imagining horrible scenarios where something can go wrong? Well, it can go the other way as well. Meditation can also work, to center yourself and clear your mind. Any of these de-stress mechanisms can work and don’t take that long. You can try this after AP Testing or any other test you have.

The two weeks were stressful. However, with these tips, you can easily calm down and focus on the last, final days of school. No matter what test or struggle you’re going through, these are useful ideas to keep in mind and, hopefully, the rest of your life will be stress-free!

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By CHRISTINE LAW

Staff Writer

On May 1, the Billboard Music Awards were hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada at the MGM Garden Arena to celebrate all of music’s top artists. Musicians such as BTS, Taylor Swift, Halsey, the Jonas Brothers, Cardi B, Khalid, Zedd, Tori Kelly, Bazzi, and Brendon Urie all attended. Hosted by Kelly Clarkson, the awards show was full of exciting performances and unexpected award winners.

Many popular artists were nominated in several categories, such as Cardi B, who led with 21 nominations in 18 categories, and Taylor Swift, who was nominated for Top Female Artist and Top Touring Artist. Performers at the awards show included Ariana Grande, who performed her hit song, “7 Rings”; Halsey, who performed “Without Me” and “Boy with Luv” with K-pop group BTS; Mariah Carey, who received an icon award and performed a medley of all her hits like “Emotions” and “Hero”; the Jonas Brothers, who performed a medley of “Sucker”, “Jealous”, and “Cake by the Ocean”; and Taylor Swift, who opened the show with a thrilling performance of “ME!” featuring Panic at the Disco singer Brendon Urie.

Dressed in pastels, Swift began her performance as a drum majorette sandwiched between a drumline, which echoed the beats of her song. The lighting, bursts of pink, stage set up, and costumes all reflected a marching band theme. About halfway through the song, Urie flew onto the stage holding onto an umbrella and sang his verse. Surrounding him, dancers donned brightly colored suits, and the performance wrapped with Swift and Urie floating up as confetti fell.

Despite the electric performance they delivered, their performance faced heavy criticism by many over the Internet. On Twitter, many of Beyonce’s fans accused Swift of copying Beyonce, as her stage set up looked blatantly identical to Beyonce’s 2018 Coachella stage. Nicknamed Beychella, her performance at Coachella was a tribute to her African American culture and historically black universities. “Homecoming”, a Netflix documentary recently released explained the process behind Beyonce’s headlining at Coachella. Because her stage was very specific to her culture and identity, many believed Swift had stolen her artistic vision.

Nevertheless, many fans of Swift still supported her performance. They cited many musical artists who had used marching bands in their performances before, including Swift herself during her 2009 Fearless Tour. Whether or not she was inspired by Beyonce’s Coachella performance, this controversy did not diminish the impact she created that night at the Billboard Music Awards.

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Broken hearts are awful, and it’s easy to get caught up in the moment. While humans are meant to learn and move on, this process takes time, and it’s important to allow that for yourself. Eventually, you will be okay, but for the time being, these are ways to cope with heartbreak.

Be honest with yourself, but don’t overthink.

Although it may feel difficult at the moment, face your problems head-on instead of pushing them away. In the beginning, you need to accept what’s happened. It’s possible that you’ll regret some things that you did or didn’t do, but that’s now in the past. There is no use in recreating certain scenes in your head about what you would’ve done differently, or imagining what the future could’ve been like. Try not to rethink every aspect of your being and how the other person may have perceived youur actions. Just understand your mistakes if you feel that you made them, but also do not dwell on them for too long.

Allow yourself time to be sad.

It is okay to feel a lot of things right now. You might be hurt, angry, and confused. That is okay. Cry when you need to in a quiet, comfortable setting. It will help you to not let the negative emotions affect every part of your life.

Surround yourself with close friends.

While it is sometimes good to think through the situation alone, there are times when talking to a friend or having company is the best thing you can do for yourself. Just talking it out and getting your feelings off your chest can already make you feel a little better. This person can also give advice, and you may find yourself seeing things in a whole new light.

Take care of yourself, and maintain your routine.

It’s tempting to hide away and ignore all of your responsibilities when you are sad, but maintaining your routine can help you feel back to normal again. In addition, actually doing things will make time go by a little faster than if you stay tucked away and do nothing for days. Eat and sleep at your normal times and get dressed as you regularly would. Exercise and continue your hobbies. They will be good distractions while you heal.

Try new things and meet new people.

Pick up something new. Visit a place you’ve always wanted to go to. Make new connections, and get yourself out there.

This is a time for you to begin to let go of your past and start to be excited about what is in store for you. You don’t have to get right back into a relationship. In fact, it’s better to just focus on living your own life for a moment and letting love happen when it’s time.

Be kind and patient with yourself.

Understand that heartbreak is tough and that you have the right to be sad. Treat yourself with patience, and don’t be frustrated that you can’t seem to get over someone immediately. Give it all some time. Try to focus on other aspects of your life, and trust that the pain will pass and that the future will be full of better things.

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By REIKO INOUE

Staff Writer

When you think about streaming music, you probably think about the platform Spotify.

Millions of listeners tune in each day, with 100 million of them being premium subscribers. But Spotify has a formidable rival: Apple Music.

It has quickly grown to have about 40 million monthly subscribers since it launched in 2015.

The companies have been fighting to provide the world with music ever since. But which one is better for you? Depending on what you value in a music streaming service, the answer will vary. I’ll explore some features each one does better than the other and help you find out.

If you like a larger music library: Apple Musicis for you.

Apple Music reports to have about 45 million songs and offers users many exclusives, most recently with Billie Eilish debuting her music video for “You Should See Me in a Crown” on March 18 before releasing it on YouTube a full month later in April. On the other hand, Spotify claims to have over 35 million songs to which it adds 20,000 new ones each day.

Apple Music also has the advantage of being integrated with the iTunes library, which means that any music you previously bought on

iTunes will appear on your Apple Music library.

This way, you can listen to your own library as well as Apple Music’s catalog of millions of new songs. Spotify has a similar function, but your music is easier to access on Apple Music.

If you like to easily discover new music: Spotify is for you.

Spotify is kind when it comes to creating personalized playlists for listeners, like “Discover Weekly” and “Daily Mixes”. “Discover Weekly” is added to your feed every Monday and has two hours worth of impressively personalized recommendations based on what you listen to and what users like you listen to. Even free users who don’t pay for Spotify Premium can choose from 15 playlists each day. There are also playlists for whatever mood or genre you’re feeling that day.

Apple Music also creates personalized playlists, which it claims to be curated by a team of experts, meaning that real humans are putting them together, unlike the algorithms of Spotify’s curated playlists. But Spotify creates more of these custom-made playlists and has great features like “Discover Weekly”, making it the winner in this category.

If you want to pay fewer subscription fees: Spotify is for you.

Both Apple Music and Spotify offer paid subscription plans that give you unlimited ac-

cess to their music, but Spotify lets you listen for free and with ads if you don’t want to pay about $10 each month. Furthermore, if you are willing to pay for Spotify Premium, you also get access to a Hulu subscription.

But if you’re a college student, both programs can give you a 50% student discount for a membership of about $5 a month. So, if you’re a senior about to go onto college and are willing to pay a bit for your music, either Apple Music or Spotify would be solid choices for next year.

If you’re looking for free trials, though, Apple Music gives you access to their music for three months, compared to Spotify’s 30 days.

If you want to connect with friends and share music: Spotify is for you.

On Spotify, you can follow people and see what they listen to and also follow. People can also share what they listen to on Facebook. You might hear people say “Check out my Spotify” to show off their musical tastes.

But on Apple, there isn’t much interaction between friends. There is a feature called Connect that allows fans to interact with artists, but there isn’t as strong as a community feel as Spotify has.

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By JENNIFER FUERTE Staff Writer

Nutella. We all know what it is and what it tastes like, unless you’re allergic to hazelnuts. Nutella is a hazelnut spread that’s been all the hype in the past decade. Since its popularization, it’s become a staple flavor in many types of snacks, sweets, and desserts. Nowadays, I can’t go to a crepe cafe or sweets shop without seeing Nutella somewhere on the menu. It’s supposedly become so addictive that it’s earned the title, “Devil’s Jam”, by South Koreans, which is reflective of its delicious flavor and unhealthy ingredients. Nutella is undoubtedly one of the most popular flavors of our generation, but should we really be glorifying something that’s unhealthy as it is?

Ingredient Breakdown When looking at the nutrition label, it’s common knowledge that the ingredients are listed in descending order of predominance and weight within the food item. If you look at the ingredient list of Nutella, the ingredients are listed as such: sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, cocoa, milk, soy lecithin as an emulsifier, and vanillin: an artificial flavor. It doesn’t seem that bad at first because it only has seven ingredients and contains no obviously harmful chemical agents, but that’s not the case once you really think about it. Right off the bat, seeing sugar and palm oil as the top two ingredients is a huge red flag, because since it’s a hazelnut spread, you’d at least expect to see hazelnut as the first ingredient. Instead, we’re basically getting a jar full of sugar and palm oil.

Nutella being as sweet as it is, it’s not a huge surprise that the top ingredient is sugar, as each 37 gram serving (2 tablespoons) contains 21 grams of sugar.

If you can’t visualize grams, 21 grams of sugar is a little bit more than four teaspoonfuls of sugar. Just imagine in your mind that every time you spread on a standard tablespoon or two of Nutella on your toast, you’re actually eating four teaspoons of white sugar. It’s not the most pleasant image, now is it?

The second most prevalent ingredient is palm oil. Unfortunately, I cannot give exact measurements on how much palm oil is inside of a serving of Nutella, but the fact that it comes before hazelnuts in the list is telling that there’s probably too much of it in it. Plus, oil is oil, regardless of the source, so it’s going to be unhealthy in high amounts either way.

In addition to being unhealthy for our bodies, palm oil is also known to be a very controversial ingredient within the food industry. Like most oils, it’s sourced from tropical places like Indonesia and Malaysia, where “85% of palm oil is cultivated”, according to a statistic from Planet Forward, a project of the Center for Innovative Media at the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs. Since the demand for palm oil is so high, rainforests are rapidly being cut down and plantations are being built in their places. The destruction of rainforests contributes to carbon dioxide emissions, and the newly built plantations are known to displace native people settlements and violate their workers’ rights. The Ferrero Group, which is responsible for the production of Nutella, has reacted to criticism about palm oil sourcing and has reacted to it by joining multiple groups and organizations that advocate for more humanitarian palm oil production. While this is a positive aspect on their part, it doesn’t change the fact that as consumers, we’ll still be consuming a large amount of palm oil per serving of Nutella.

Lastly, Nutella is high in calories, which is another nutritional aspect that we all expected. In one serving of Nutella, there is approximately 200 calories. For more visualization, if you were to eat one serving of Nutella on a single piece of 100 calorie white bread, that’s 300 calories in total. To put this in perspective, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2010 Dietary Guidelines, a 2,000 calorie day intake averages out to 650 to 700 calories a meal for a woman and 800 to 850 calories for a man. That would mean two slices of bread, each with a serving of Nutella on each slice, would almost be one meal for a woman. Not only is this “meal” unsatisfying in volume, but what it lacks in nutrients is replaced with sugar and bad fats, which makes it a terrible meal by my standards.

Conclusion While Nutella may taste amazing and feel so silky smooth in our mouths, that doesn’t change the fact that it’s full of sugar and palm oil, and the sourcing for its ingredients is harmful toward the environment and people. This might be the case for many products in the grocery store, but that argument on its own is pathetic. Taking the facts into account, the title “Devil’s Jam” is highly appropriate for what Nutella is and how it impacts our health. However, I can’t really stop you or anyone from eating what they want, so try doing the bare minimum and at least acknowledge the harmful aspects of Nutella and reduce your intake of it. By not eating Nutella, you’ll be helping yourself and the environment.

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When she was younger, Malala Yousafzai became a Pakistani education advocate who defied the Taliban, demanding that girls should be allowed to receive an education. In 2012, she survived an assassination attempt by a Taliban gunman and later went on to be the youngest person ever to receive a Nobel Peace Prize.

Born on July 12, 1997, in Mingora, Yousafzai became an advocate for girl’s education as a minor, causing the Taliban to issue a death threat against her. Later, on Oct. 9, 2012, a Taliban gunman shot her when she was on the way home from school. She was amazingly able to survive and continued to speak about the importance of education. In 2013, she gave a speech about her book, I Am Malala, to the United Nations. This speech was given on her 16th birthday, and she highlighted her focuses on education and women’s rights. Yousafzai had urged for leaders to have a change in their policies and said that following the attack, “the terrorists thought that they would change our aims and stop our ambitions, but nothing changed in my life except this: weakness, fear and, hopelessness died. Strength, power and courage were born.” She additionally urged actions against illiteracy, poverty, and terrorism: “The extremists were, and they are, afraid of books and pens. The power of education frightens them. They are afraid of women...

Let us pick up our books and pens. They are our most powerful weapons.”

A year after giving her speech, 17-year-old Malala Yousafzai became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She and Indian children’s rights activist Kailash Satyarthi were awarded at the same ceremony. She was nominated in 2013 for the prize but was renominated again in March of 2014, which led to her award.

When congratulating Yousafzai, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had said, “She is [the] pride of Pakistan, she has made her countrymen proud. Her achievement is unparalleled and unequaled. Girls and boys of the world should take lead from her struggle and commitment.”

Malala Yousafzai is now known around the world for many of her accomplishments throughout her life. Today, June 12 is known as Malala Day, which was created in honor of her activism to ensure education for all children. Throughout her life, Yousafzai has strived for what she believed in and will continue to do so as she works hard to help children and women around the world.

As you apply for your first job, or choose to apply for an internship, you will need to learn how to navigate an interview with an employer. Possibly the most nerve wracking part of the interview process is not knowing what questions will be asked. To calm your nerves, this article will list some common questions that may pop up and how to answer them in an effective, memorable way.

“Can you tell me a little about yourself?” The key to answering this seemingly simple question is to discuss your accomplishments rather than delve into your life story. Although it is important to talk about your personal life, the question is an opportunity for you to show-off your experiences.

“What makes you stand out from other applicants?” Again, this question should be answered with something that shows you have previous experience in whatever you’re applying for. If you don’t have any experience, list some qualities you have that would make you perfect for the job.

By replying with an answer that shows you can complete the work in an efficient and effective way, and connect with the rest of the team, you will definitely impress your employers.

“Why do you want this job?” Show that you are passionate about whatever you are applying for and what made you want to work for the company or organization you’re applying to. For example, if you are applying for a job that works with children, remember to express that you love to educate or interact with kids.

“What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?” While answering questions about your greatest strengths, make sure to be truthful, relevant, and specific. List some qualities that you actually have, not what you think your employers want to hear. In addition, list qualities that you think would be beneficial in the job you’re applying for. Lastly, you should be specific in the strengths you list as it will make a bigger and longer-lasting impression.

When asked about your greatest weakness, interviewers are simply trying to measure your self-awareness and honesty. They’d also like to see how you’re working toward getting over your weakness, so be sure to include some examples where you’re being proactive in solving your greatest weakness.

“What is a conflict you’ve had in the past and how did you overcome it?” In this question, your interviewer is looking to gauge your reaction towards conflict, and how you’d respond to it. It’s important to pick a conflict in which you displayed professionalism and efficiency in your solution, and where you came up with a resolution or compromise.

Personality Questions; in almost every interview, employers will ask a question directed towards getting to understand your personality. These questions can range and are unpredictable, so the only important tip is to simply reply as best you can, with the most genuine answer.

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By LESLIE CHEN Staff Writer

A great vocabulary is essential for any writer, as it makes your writing more powerful and effective. These stragtegies can help you choose the best word and avoid vague words that do not give you reader a good sense of what you mean. Luckily, developing your vocabulary does not have to be a painful and long process.

Read regularly.

Although assigned reading may be tedious and annoying, reading is essential to build up your vocabulary repertoire. Try to read a bit everyday, from sources like news articles and novels. Nonfiction and technical books will quickly teach you new ways to think and speak with words you may be unfamiliar with, but any type of reading will help you along.

Use a thesaurus or dictionary.

Keep a thesaurus or dictionary handy. As you write, refer to these resources and use them whenever you’re using a word too often or using a word that you know doesn’t quite convey the right meaning. This will help you better express yourself in your writing, and you’ll also learn new words during the process!

Use mnemonics.

Mnemonic techniques are memory tricks that you can use to remember new terms. You can easily remember a word’s definition by sounding it out and making a funny sentence that matches the meaning.

Ask for feedback.

If you’re looking to improve your vocabulary in your writing, don’t be afraid to ask for help! A second set of eyes can offer you a great deal of insight and spot problems that you may not notice yourself, including poor word choice. Ask someone like a trusted adult, friend, or teacher to help proofread your work and review your writing to provide feedback for your vocabulary.

Identify empty words.

You’re probably familiar with empty words in your speech like “um” or “uh”, but chances are your writing has them too! Look for these empty words in your writing that don’t offer substance to your reader and replace them with more appropriate words. The same principle applies to phrases and sentences, so make sure that you haven’t used six phrases to say something that can be better communicated in one sentence with carefully chosen words.

Freshman Julianna Jin added her input on how to improve vocabulary. “If you ever find yourself repeating a word too many times, try to find a synonym instead. This will help make sure your writing does not seem repetitive.” Reading is also a good tip, as “it isn’t that hard to pick up a book and learn new words from it.”

Hopefully with the help of these tips, this list has given you an excellent place to start to build your vocabulary. There are many opportunities to develop this skill, so spend time to find a way to incorporate them into your speaking and writing! ktran@apachepowwow.net lchen@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of TUMBLR.COM Graphics courtesy of VIDEOBLOCKS.COM and 1001FONTS

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The Speech and Debate team recently went to California State University Long Beach to compete in the state tournament with 17 AHS students competing in various areas. The competition was from May 3 to 5, and it was the 62nd hosted by The California High School Speech Association (CHSSA).

Octofinalists were Olivia Chen and Anabell Xu in Parliamentary Debate; Semi-Finalists were Rukan Saif in Original Prose and Poetry along within Christian Lowe and Nicholas Huang in Duo Interpretation; Finalists were Sarah Wang who got 6th place in Original Advocacy, Kanchan Kaur in 7th place in Oratorical Interpretation, and finally Andy Li in 6th place in Humorous Interpretation. There were several topics debated or talked about by the contestants, so here’s a quick explanation of each.

An overnight competition like this one is not very common in Speech and Debate. Competitors qualified to compete if they placed high enough or got 1st or 2nd in the Fall and Spring Varsity. Each team member performed and adjusted their speeches after receiving feedback, and debaters drilled each other to be able to think quickly. The team’s advisor, Ms. Ashley Novak, said that “the team did exceptionally well this year, I’m extremely proud.”

Sarah made her speech about the crisis of Asian-American mental health and said that “I felt that I was able to truly captivate my audience with my speech.” In the end, what truly matters to her is that her “personal success derives from the message I leave the audience with. That is all that sincerely matters.”

Policy Debate has teams of two going against each other, with them arguing about the advantages and disadvantages of passing a policy within the U.S. This is the oldest form of debate, and the topic is centered around lowering the restrictions of immigration. The Parliamentary Debate has teams of two, though they only have 20 minutes to prepare a case and the topics change every round. The Congressional Debate is known for being a lot more hectic, with one competitor versus a room of 12 to 16 people. The Public Forum Debate is similar to the parliamentary debate, with again, two teams of two debating a variety of topics, though these topics change only monthly with this debate considered the easiest out of the four.

Original Prose and Poetry consists of competitors having ten minutes to give their speech about any topic they wanted. Oratorical Interpretation requires the speaker to choose a ten minute speech that was oratorically given and to perform it in his or her own way. In Original Advocacy, people write about any topic, though it has to be advocating that a specific part of the government solves an issue.

Thematic Interpretation has the people give a variety of speeches relating to them. Duo interpretation has two people act out a speech that is humorous or dramatic, and the humorous interpretation speech has only one person give a humorous speech. Congratulations to Speech and Debate for its hard efforts and wins! csu@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of DAFONT.COM and VECTORSTOCK.COM

By CYNTHIA LIN Staff Writer

Last week, our Applied Engineering team went back to Sacramento to compete in the annual Solar Regatta tournament. Applied Engineering is an academic team that focuses on creating their own solar-powered boat that is taken to competitions against many other schools throughout the state. Competing against 20 other teams, it sent a total of 23 members all the way to Northern California ranging from freshmen to seniors that each specialized in a certain component to compete.

In preparation for Solar Cup 2019, the team worked hard on weekends to build a 15-foot long solar powered boat. According to senior Christian Chung, “This year, in particular, we decided to keep our same boat frame but alter the electrical, motor, and steering system.” They also decided to use an old e-bike motor alongside their own custom made battery as the team really tried to emphasize the importance of sustainability. When asked about the weekends in preparing for this event, Christian claimed that “it can be stressful at times especially the hours leading up to the competition as anything can go wrong. Our team actually had to change our steering system by using a pole rather than a common friction system as the string we had wasn’t efficient for what we wanted to accomplish. Furthermore, we did have some technical difficulties with solar power as the sun wasn’t in the ideal conditions.” But knowing how hard everybody worked, Christian explained that it felt good to know that this team was able to improvise and adapt to these challenges and only further shows the quick thinking and creativity that the team members have.

He excitedly explained that during the endurance race, the team blew out the competition and actually set the tournament record which was both fun and exciting for everyone! When asked if the weekends building up to the competition were tiresome, Team Captain senior Victor Huang shook his head saying “We split the team into different specific categories like electrical, drivetrain, steering, and art and everyone did their jobs wonderfully. Besides, we reused the boat from previous years and basically upgraded all the parts like motor, battery, steering which isn’t as hard as building from scratch.”

Although the team wasn’t able to retain their spot as the grand champions of the tournament, Christian believed that “it felt rewarding to know that in that specific race alone, everyone was watching and recognizing how much of a force Arcadia was to be reckoned with.” Christian then added giddily, that “many other schools complimented us on our performance and even came over to tell us how fun it was to watch us compete in that race. Overall, I could not be any more proud of what this team has accomplished this year and I see great potential in this team for the future!”

In the end, Arcadia walked away with many awards and accomplishments under their belt; They won 2nd place Overall, Best Technical Design, 1st place in Endurance Race, and even set tournament record for the endurance race. Good job Apaches and keep working hard until the next Solar Cup Competition! clin@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of 1001FONTS.COM and TUMBLR.COM

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By MANASVI CHANDRA Staff Writer

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” is one of the most frequently asked questions students receive from adults. While many of us high-schoolers have enough time to figure out our futures, most of our current seniors have rough plans of what their next few years will look like. When asked about her plans for the future, senior Grace Mohandoss said, “This summer, I plan on taking driving lessons and going on a trip to New York. In general, I will be enjoying the last few days of freedom I have before college starts in the fall as well as packing because my college is on the East Coast. Next school year, I will be attending Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, as a Public Health major. In the future, I would like to be a Radiation Oncologist and hopefully come back to California to work at City of Hope’s Comprehensive Cancer Center.” Although there are some students, like Grace, who have even thought about their future job and location, most students have not planned that far ahead. For example, senior Steven Deng will be “going on a trip to China with [his] family and then, probably after, [he plans] on just relaxing and trying to spend time with [his] friends before college.” Our seniors have worked so hard to reach this stage of their educational career and we are proud to congratulate and wish our fellow Apaches good luck in their future endeavors! mchandra@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of DAFONT.COM, PINTEREST.COM, and WALLPAPERBRO.COM

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By CYNTHIA LIN Staff Writer

Today, technology is firmly attached to the daily lives of many people. It has altered many aspects of life such as communication, academics, work, and has created new professions. One area that has been affected by technology is education, with it becoming integrated within curriculums, and most notably starting the trend for online courses. When the Internet became widespread and started to change multiple aspects of life, it seemed logical what it would replace in the fields of education: electronic documents would replace paper, online textbooks would replace paper textbooks, and more assignments would be assigned digitally. Though, one would not expect people to be learning class courses on the Internet. This is a relatively new platform to exist, as modern online education became prevalent in the early 2000s. Despite its possible disadvantages, several well-known colleges have offered online courses, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University (HAR) have offered several courses on their respective websites. I’ll talk about the potential benefits and disadvantages that come with online education.

PROS: Ease of Use: Online education has developed throughout the early 2000s, and many improvements have been made. There have been several occasions in which students were given a topic to study, yet they did not understand the information or further explanation is needed. Freshman Natan Long noted that “the issue with early online education was that if there was a lack of information, then an immediate explanation was not there.” Yet, many online courses have offered step-by-step tutorials, and with more detailed

By NANCY ZHANG Staff Writer

Most students strive to be well-rounded—meaning they partake in a variety of academics and sports.

Both activities demand high-level commitment as well as stellar time management skills. In fact, colleges look for individuals who put their time and effort into extracurriculars and sports while also excelling at challenging courses.

On average, high schoolers spend around 30 minutes on homework from each of their classes, making a total of around three hours per night. While this may not seem like an outrageous amount, usually other activities like volunteering, extracurriculars, and sometimes even a job are added to a student’s schedule.

Furthermore, many sports, such as Cross Country and Colorguard, spill into before and after school hours to maximize practice time. That additional practice time could range from two to four hours. With the pressure of balancing multiple activities and the responsibilities of keeping your grades up while maintaining a schedule for sports, keep these tips in mind: Take advantage of every opportunity.

If your teacher allows you extra time in class to work on classwork or homework, use it to the max!

These rare opportunities are extremely valuable and can cut a great amount of time from your homework pile. At races or games when you are not running or practicing, use that time span to study or catch up on schoolwork. Student-athlete Joyce Pang says, “I use an agenda and I color coordinate each subject and my homework. I also synced my classroom calendar to my personal and sports one so that helps a lot.”

Talk with your coach.

Your coaches are not just there to aid you in your fitness, but they are also your greatest and most understanding teachers. Talk with your coach about the responsibilities you have and check with them if they are able to be flexible with you and assign you an alternate schedule. For instance, you could ask to do your morning mileage in the morning instead of the afternoon if you have an AP Biology lab to complete after school.

Remember that sacrifices may be needed.

It’s impossible to achieve a perfect balance. Don’t beat yourself up over a failed test score because you devote your time to sports. It’s okay to make compromises once in a while, but make sure it does not develop into a frequent habit as most sports require a minimum GPA. Your sport is your rock.

For some, their sport is their escape. It could be their time to shine and be in the spotlight. Not all students are as academically motivated as others, and that is perfectly fine. Treat sports as your relaxation period—a time to be free from the stressors of school—and as an aid to your cognitive functions (which also benefits your academics!). The people you meet through sports might just be your lifelong best friends, who will resonate with the struggles you encounter. Maintaining motivation can be difficult, but if you keep setting long term and short term goals for yourself, you will never be tired of the scholarly drive and athletic grind. nzhang@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of GUND.COM and 1001FONTS.COM

tutorials, there is little room for misinterpretation.

Convenience: Even now, we live busy lives with several classes leading to hours of homework. When we graduate, our lives become even busier as we undertake jobs. Electronic devices, primarily laptops, are portable and light, making it very easy to study on the go.

CONS: The difference of Teaching and Experiences: Junior Sean Bailey said, “I prefer to learn in person and rather not through a screen.” That is certainly the opposite of what online schools offer, to some others this can certainly be a more favorable way to learn, but those like Sean might do better learning in a university.

Availability: Unlike attending a university, online courses appear to have a limited amount of classes. One quick glance at the HAR extension website reveals that only four courses have been recently offered, with many being about writing. Though, in other online universities, you can earn your degrees for market research, computer systems analysis, and more.

We have been told several times that attending college has to be your next step after high school.

Though, some people are really busy and online colleges might be the perfect option for them. While there were very few reasons listed above, hopefully this article gave some basis that can contribute to a choice between attending a university online or in real life. clin@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of GUND.COM and 1001FONTS.COM

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By MICHELLE LEE Staff Writer

The world must be ending this year because for the first time in a long time, the weather in California actually became cold during the winter and it’s still continueing to rain. While in early March temperatures consistently dropped below 45 degrees and for the first time in 60 years, the Los Angeles area swathed in snowfall. Clearly, it has been a cold few months— some of the coldest that we have ever experienced— and while calendars make it seem as if summer will be approaching us quickly the weather is telling is otherwise. As a result, swarms of people have been getting sick with cold, flu, and other nasties that have been making their way around the student body.

As unpleasant as being sick is, most students would jump at the excuse of skipping school, but for AHS students, it really does have to be the end of the world before we skip school for something as small as a cold. Skip school for one day and the next thing you know, you have five assignments to do and three tests to make up. As a result, many students have still been going to school, despite being ill. Whether they were coughing, sneezing, or always falling asleep due to the side effects of medicine, as long as they were not bedridden, they were at school. “I am honestly just mad at my cold at this point,” said sophomore Sofia Mediana. “It’s already been three weeks and I was popping medicine whenever I could, but I’m still coughing. This whole experience has made me more appreciative of being in good health.” While coming to school when we are sick is definitely not ideal, sometimes, we just have to push through the perpetual coughing and sneezing in order to finish our assignments. In that case, having a bag of cough drops and a pack of tissues nearby is always helpful in alleviating the symptoms and slowing the spread of germs to those around you.

While students like Sofia were just down with a seasonal cold, other students were completely incapacitated with a serious case of the flu. “It wasn’t really that bad for the first few days and I thought that I just got a cold again, but it turns out that wasn’t the case when I woke up with a 101 degrees fever,” said junior Olivia Chen. “At that point, I couldn’t go to school even if I wanted to because I was so sore. The few days I stay at home certainly made me feel better, but I regretted it nonetheless when I was bombarded with my assignments the first day I got back.” Especially for students with tough course loads, skipping school can be one of the worst experiences ever, but sometimes, it just cannot be helped. Coupled with the blanket of biting cold that has recently settled over California, this year’s flu season has been one of the worst ones we’ve seen in a while.

Lucky for us, flu season is almost over and the weather is starting to get warmer again.

The past few months have definitely been a rollercoaster full of ups and downs for our immune systems. Some of us were lucky and did not get sick at all, but nevertheless, many still fell victim to the miserable clutches of the cold and flu. With the cold spell passing, hopefully, things will take a turn for the better and the sounds of coughing and sniffling in the classroom will finally cease for the time being. mlee@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of PINTEREST.COM and 1001FONTS.COM

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By VIVIAN KWANG

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On April 26, the highly anticipated and final installment of Marvel’s Avengers series, Avengers: Endgame, finally hit the theaters. Many were left wondering what would happen next to their beloved characters in the previous film, Avengers: Infinity War. This film and Avengers: Infinity War are the culmination of the last 20 films in the past 10 to 11 years. With Avengers: Infinity War being one of the most ambitious crossovers in cinematic history, Avengers: Endgame has just the same notion.

Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, Avengers: Endgame, picks up right where it left off in Avengers: Infinity War. After having acquired the six Infinity Stones, Thanos (Josh Brolin) snapped half of the living population out of existence to create a more balanced and fulfilling universe. The remaining Avengers who are on a mission to stop Thanos are: Tony Stark/Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Steve Rogers/Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Bruce Banner/The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Rhodey/War Machine (Don Cheadle), Scott Lang/Ant Man (Paul Rudd), Nebula (Karen Gillan), Rocket (voiced by Bradley Cooper), and Clint Barton/Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner). Scott pitches the idea of going back in time via the Quantum Realm to retrieve the six stones before Thanos can get his hands on them. It is agreed upon and the team splits up to retrieve their designated stone. The mission is successful and Bruce, in the body of the Hulk, uses the stones to bring everyone back. However, Thanos from the past knows what the present-day Avengers are planning and nearly succeeds in the large battle. During this battle, every character lost to the Soul World is brought back and helps defeat Thanos. However, Tony is able to end the battle by using the stones, killing him in the process. Avengers: Endgame ends with a closing scene of Tony, the passing of the Captain America mantle to Sam Wilson/The Falcon (Anthony Mackie), and the end of an era.

Having been a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for so long and getting used to seeing my favorite characters on the big screen, seeing Avengers: Endgame was an emotional wreck for me. I’ve grown accustomed to the original six Avengers and to see them finally go in this film makes me feel weird, as if I’m missing something. To say that I was sad during the movie is a huge understatement as these characters are the ones I look up to, the ones who have shaped me into a better version of me.

One of the most heartbreaking scenes of all, no doubt, is Tony’s death. Tony has been one of the most prevalent and influential characters of the MCU. With the first film, Iron Man, made back in 2008, the MCU has come full circle with Avengers: Endgame. Tony’s last words were “I am Iron Man”, the famously-improvised line that ended Iron Man but began the MCU. During this particular scene, Pepper Potts, Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), and Rhodey, Tony’s first family, gather around Tony until his last dying breath. My heart ached to see this and watching Pepper and Peter break down only made it worse. I’ve always admired Tony for his snarky attitude and being this father figure in the MCU. It still feels odd that he is really gone. Nonetheless, I believe that this scene closed the end of Iron Man well. The character arc and development is strong when one sees his journey all the way to now throughout the various movies.

The other scene that left me in a state of shock was Natasha’s death. I had never, for one second, thought that she would die. Being one of the first female superheroes in the MCU, she has been one I have always looked up to. I admired Natasha for her intelligence, bravery, and cleverness; she was everything I wanted to be growing up. She sacrificed herself so that the Soul Stone could be retrieved so that the universe could be saved. And the worst part? She won’t ever be able to see those she saved. This scene truly broke me and the fact that she barely received a proper funeral after in the movie bothers me. Moreover, there was a scene in the end battle where every female hero teamed up together. Although that moment was beautiful and gave me goosebumps, Natasha should have been there because she deserved it so much.

Depressing scenes aside, I was thoroughly pleased with the references and inside jokes to the previous films in Avengers: Endgame. I just felt a wave of nostalgia go over me each time I understood a reference or saw scenes that mirrored those in previous films. Some of these scenes were humorous and it made me forget that Avengers: Endgame would be the death of me. I felt excited and anxious at the same time and I was at the edge of my seat the entire time. Through these scenes, I saw how each character has grown from their past selves. It was satisfying to see how much has changed in the characters and in the MCU in the past years. And side note, it was amazing to see Loki on-screen again even if it was set in the past.

Although this movie has truly blown my mind and has been one of the best films I’ve seen, there are some flaws. One major flaw that stands out to me is the director’s take on Thor’s character.

Thor has gone through extreme character arcs and development. He is often seen as a powerful god, strong and brave. However, he has also suffered the loss of his entire family and some of his friends.

From these experiences, he has been left vulnerable, depressed, and at loss. For Avengers: Endgame, the directors took that and turned it into comedic relief. I personally do not find that appropriate, but however, I do not love Thor any less. I believe that if the directors have not done that, to render Thor’s character arc as just a joke, I would have found the film slightly more enjoyable.

I will probably never get over what happened in Avengers: Endgame because I am still trying to cope with what happened in Avengers: Infinity War. This film is the absolute definition of “bittersweet”. It hurts to say goodbye to some of my life-long favorite characters, I am also excited about what’s to come next. Avengers: Endgame marks the end of an era and the beginning of what’s to come in the future for the MCU.

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The term “edible art” refers to food designed to be viewed as a work of art that can be eaten. It’s commonly used to describe cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other sweet treats. The practice has been popularized by pastry chefs and bakeries that offer highly artistic works that they design and build as custom creations for clients. Here are some examples of edible art to kick start your hunger.

Jim Victor and Marie Pelton When it comes to carving 1,000 pounds of butter into life-size manatees or molding Santa from cream cheese, no one does it better than artist Jim Victor and his wife Marie Pelton. Together, the two create incredible sculptures from food products like butter, chocolate, bread, and vegetables. These food sculptures can take them up to a month to visualize and create in their temperature-controlled studio in Philadelphia. Victor and Pelton’s 3D works have since been featured in the New York Times, Philadelphia Magazine, and Der Spiegel.

Kristen Cumings Artist Kristen Cumings creates stunning mosaics of famous work out of jelly beans! The beans are supplied by Jelly Belly, which considers her its artist in residence and actually displays her work at its headquarters in Fairfield, California. It takes her about seven days to turn 12,000 jelly beans into a work of art. Cunnings has created over 40 pieces, replicating iconic paintings like Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” and Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”.

Daryna Kossar Social media apps are perfect to post pictures of delicious treats, and artist Daryna Kossar turns this sentiment into a mouthwatering experience. She recreates the logos of apps like Instagram and Facebook from using simple ingredients. For example, Kossar crafted the Instagram logo from a piece of bread, Nutella, and some candy. For Facebook, she focused predominantly on blueberries, while Pinterest was created mainly from pomegranate seeds.

Miss. Cakehead Miss. Cakehead, the managing director of baking company Cakehead Loves, made a life-sized unicorn cake in honor of National Baking Week in Britain. The mystical creature was complete with rainbow layers. Along with the unicorn, Miss. Cakehead and her team created an edible magical landscape for the unicorn to frolic in. The display included a meringue-covered rainbow teepee, frog-shaped cookies, a milk water fountain, chocolate cookie soil, and pastry butterflies.

Dan Cretu Food artist and designer Dan Cretu makes art out of fruit and vegetable art compositions. Cretu’s latest project, entitled “Artistic Anatomy of Fruits and Vegetables” is exactly what its name suggests, featuring anatomic illustrations made from fruit and vegetable skins. Other foods featured in his work include cantaloupe, cucumber, and eggplant.

Edible art is proof that food can be both delicious and an artistic medium. Regardless of how these creations turn out, the best part is eating the final product. lchen@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of VECTEEZY.COM and 1001FONTS.COM

By ALEXIS KIM and JENNIFER FUERTE Fireworks. Cheers. Live Music. The energy could be felt from miles away as South Korean band and worldwide superstars BTS kicked off their encore stadium tour, Love Yourself: Speak Yourself, at the Rose Bowl on May 4 and 5. Last September, they started their North American leg of the Love Yourself tour with four sold-out shows at the Staples Center. Now, they are back in the U.S. after the release of their new album, Map of the Soul: Persona, which scored them their third no.1 album on the Billboard 200 in less than 12 months.

Hours before the concert, fans, who call themselves the BTS ARMY, arrived at the Rose Bowl to line up for merchandise and socialize with others who share the same love for the boys. Walking through the lines, the diversity was outstanding. Young and old, Asian, Black, White, and Latino. They all flooded into the stadium, where BTS’ music videos were being played on the screens to get the crowd excited for the show. Many also prepared small free gifts for other fans to thank them for supporting the band.

Then, the “Idol” music video faded out into an orange-red screen. Figures stood on a chess board, posed under translucent cloth.

As each cloak was removed to reveal the members underneath, the cheers were deafening. The pre-recorded video played, showing the band walking majestically down a flight

of white stairs, while on the stage, two ginormous metallic jaguars were raised. Flames erupted, and BTS appeared from underneath the standing jaguars. They opened the concert in glittering new outfits and exciting songs including the rock-inspired “Dionysus” from their newest album followed by throwbacks “Not Today” and “Wings”. members underneath, the cheers were deafening. The pre-recorded video played, showing the band walking majestically down a flight of white stairs, while on the stage, two ginormous metallic jaguars were raised.

Flames erupted, and BTS appeared from underneath the standing jaguars. They opened the concert in glittering new outfits and exciting songs including the rock-inspired “Dionysus” from their newest album followed by throwbacks “Not Today” and “Wings”.

Afterward, each member brought their individuality to the stage with their solo songs. J-Hope grooved on a raised stage to “Just Dance” as water cannons shot up into the sky at the drop. Jungkook fearlessly flew over the crowd on a cable while singing “Euphoria”. Jimin emerged from a giant terrarium in “Serendipity”, and RM rapped to “Love” while drawing special effect hearts to ARMY. V awoke from a raised bed in “Singularity”, and Suga utilized a moving stage for “Seesaw”. Lastly, Jin finished by playing on a futuristic piano to his song “Epiphany.”

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Between the solos, the band performed many of their recent hit title songs such as “Fire”, “Idol”, “Fake Love”, and the newest one, “Boy with Luv”. The main part of the concert was concluded with the electrifying hip-hop track, “Mic Drop”, that topped the charts last year. Even though the band performed theirsongs primarily in Korean, the fans sang and chanted along with them, remembering every word.

As the members left to prepare for the encore, the crowd of over 65,000 ARMY chanted their names and initiated a wave of colorful lights. Then, the boys were back as a bounce house inflated in the middle of the stage, and throughout the rest of the encore, water cannons exploded, and confetti rained down. Before their final song of the night, each member took a moment to express their gratitude to the fans in both English and Korean. Leader of the group, RM, exclaimed that “this was the most important night” of his life. In the past, BTS traveled to the LA area on several occasions. Starting out in 2013, they came to Hollywood to promote their free concert in 2014, and later, they performed for KCON with other groups while dreaming of having their own show one day at the Staples Center. Now, as accomplished artists who have won hundreds of awards, topped the charts, and performed on prestigious stages all around the world, they felt

grateful to the fans who helped them get to where they are now.

The idea behind the tour name Love Yourself: Speak Yourself comes from a speech that RM made at the United Nations General Assembly last September for the UNICEF anti-violence campaign. As a continuation of their mission to spread self-love and understanding, he asked his audience to tell him their stories. “No matter who you are, where you’re from, your skin colour, gender identity: speak yourself,” he said.

In an emotion-filled the second night at the Rose Bowl, he explained that despite being from completely different backgrounds, everyone speaks the same language. Here, that was music.

With a crystal moon shimmering like a disco ball above the stage, BTS finished off their concert with “Mikrokosmos” as fans sing along, holding up their phone lights and a banner that read “Under the same moonlight, our hearts are forever one.” The boys then descended Onto the stage one last time as fireworks lit up the sky. akim@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of DAFONT.COM, PINTEREST.COM VECTORSTOCK.COM, and 1001FONTS.COM

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May 10, the annual Southern California All-Star Football game took place here at Arcadia High School. With the best players coming from all across Southern California, the game was hyped up to be one of the most intense games of the year.

The match started with the North having possession of the ball. Their outstanding tactics, good communication, and superior offense broke apart the Southern team’s defense, leaving the Southern side to be pushed all the way back to their 10 yard line early on. The Southern team attempted to make strategic plays to gain the advantage over the North; however, time and time again they were faulted. Both sides butted heads but seemed to be unable to break past each other’s lines. By the end of the first quarter, both sides ended up on a stalemate on the 40 yard line, with each team not scoring a single point.

As the second quarter started, the Northern team, in a reluctant turn of events, managed to get a great pass and run the ball to the opposing 25 yard line before being stopped by the South’s defense. Soon after, the North scored a field goal by kicking the ball from the 25 yard line, an amazing feat of strength.

APN live stream director, senior Jessica Hendra commented, “Early on the game was really intense and both sides went back and

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The Boys Varsity Volleyball team had a phenomenal season! Out of the 31 games played, our Apaches breezed through every single game, leading to a win of 26 matches. Advancing into the CIF playoffs, the team claimed a seasonal record of 26-5.

One of the biggest accomplishments our boys had during this action-packed season was ending the long winning streak of Burroughs.

“This year, the varsity team was outstanding and have accomplished so much throughout the season. The biggest achievement that I think that they have done was winning against Burroughs and ending their enormous league winning streak,” stated freshman Brandon Lin, who currently plays in JV but hopes to be placed onto Varsity next year. With a score of 3-1, the crowds and other teammates helped to cheer Arcadia to a win.

The most anticipated game of the season was against Crescenta Valley, our rival school.

Being a home game at the North Gym, the seats were quickly filled up supporting friends and families to help cheer the players on. The passes and spikes our boys served over to Crescenta Valley were enough to throw them off, winning with a score of 3-1. Not only did this display the long hours of hard work that our Apaches

forth.” and that the “Northern team did seem to have the superior offense and defense, but were too careful to try anything risky.” But risk was all it took for the Southern team to score soon after. After their second down, the North ran the ball from their 25 yard line and scored a touchdown after being chased by North’s number 34 and 9, tying the game 3-3. This only fueled the North’s drive to win even more as after suffering a break in their defense they had to play harder to ensure the win. By the later part of the second half, the North was on the South’s 9 yard line and ready to make a scoring play to tie the game 7-7, but in a disheartening turn of events the North intercepted the ball and ran to the North’s endzone, scoring 4 points after their previously earned touchdown points, making the game 13-3.

Soon after halftime, both teams were ready to get back onto the field for another quarter and it was still anyone’s game. Both side for the first few minutes were unable to move past the 20 yard line on either side. Both teams were held on a constant stalemate and unable to score on each other once again. By the final minutes of the third quarter, the North and South still had the same score of 13-3. Jessica commented, “I really thought the North would pull through this quarter and tie the game, but the South seemed to step up their game as well.”

put in and also their significant improvement as a team, it also exhibited how well the Boys Varsity Volleyball worked with one another. Being the last game before CIF Championships, this

AN INTENSE GAME During the annual Southern California All-Star football game, Coach Policky helped highlight the tremendous efforts of our Apaches.

The fourth quarter began with a swift turn of events after a longlasting stalemate. The South, in the first few minutes of the game, scored an amazing touchdown from the 10 yard line, pushing even further ahead with the score of 19-3. Jessica again commented, “this was a turn of events as I didn’t expect the South to score so quickly after a long, never-ending third quarter. It really changed the momentum of the entire game.” The South’s momentum only grew from there as down after down they seemed to in closer to the North’s endzone. It was at the last few minutes of the game that the

season had passed by so quickly - with a total of four losses.

Although the season was technically over, the route to placing in CIF would begin in a

A PHENOMENAL SEASON The Boys Varsity Volleyball concludes a successful season, advancing to CIF playoffs and sweeping through their games with a season record of 26-5.

South pulled through for one more touchdown in the North’s end zone, ending the match 28-3.

The All-Star game marked a great achievement for Arcadia and all other schools across southern California. Although the South may have dominated the entirety of the game, the North showed its prowess through their endurance and drive to win. cgaja@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of FONTSPACE.COM and SGVTRIBUNE.COM

matter of weeks, and our boys trained long and hard to get through the final games.

Advancing into the first game of the 2019 CIF Southern Section Championship, the Boys Varsity Volleyball and the South Pasadena Tigers went head to head. With a score of 3-1, Arcadia took the lead at the beginning of the Division 2 tournament.

On May 2, as our Apaches advanced into the next game for the CIF Championships against Alemany High School, their serves and spikes quickly took over the game. At a home game on Thursday night, the Boys Varsity Volleyball team unfortunately faced a loss of 0-3.

Despite being unable to continue their way to CIF, this was more than an outstanding way to end the season. Our Apaches had an amazing season this year, making it one of the best compared to previous overall records.

Although the boys lost the second game in the CIF championships, their road for next year is looking smooth, and if the trend continues, then there is no doubt that the boys will succeed in the upcoming seasons and make us pround. Great job Apaches, we can’t wait to see what the next season will bring! kha@apachepowwow.net Photo by LEILA NUNEZ Graphic courtesy of 1001FONTS.COM

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By COLLIN GAJA

Staff Writer

On May 8, our Girls Varsity Softball team butted heads against the Oxnard Yellowjackets in its first round of CIF. At the start of the game, the Lady Apaches began with strong pitches, leaving little room for the Yellowjackets to claim any bases. The Apaches’ pitches, described by senior Jeremy Sutton, who announced for the Apache News Livestream, were “strong and hard to hit” and their teamwork was “impeccable.” He also commented, “The Yellowjackets couldn’t handle us early on as we caught them off guard.” Towards the end of the first inning, the Yellowjackets were close to scoring a point, but the Apaches swiftly managed to catch their lead runner out right before third base.

Midway through the game, the Yellowjackets returned the favor by serving strong pitches, which the Apaches struggled to hit.

Jeremy noted that the Yellowjackets “got a really good feel for the game” and were able to “play to the Apaches’ weakness.” The opposing team was able to get many strike-outs, but Apaches were able to claim bases before moving on. At the top of the next inning, the Apaches weren’t going to give in that easily.

They pitched many curveballs and swift fastballs, leading to several fouls and balls.

Soon enough, the Lady Apaches were able to get three strik-outs and move on to the bottom of the inning. From there, the

By MELODY YANG Staff Writer

On Apr. 30 and May 1, the AHS Varsity Badminton Team traveled to the San Gabriel Valley Badminton Club in El Monte for their league finals, which included players from six other schools in AHS’ league, the Almont League. The team was able to win 1st place in four out of five events.

In the Boys Singles draw, sophomore Arnold He and senior Ryan Wang played. Ryan was able to make it into quarter-finals and Arnold was able to place in the top four. Ryan said, “I think I could have done better. I made a lot of mistakes, and my head wasn’t in the zone during the first set but after that, I improved a lot.

If I had taken it more seriously from the beginning, I might have been able to win.”

In Girls Singles, the finals were dominated

by AHS players. Sophomore Melody Yang and freshman Emmery Chang were pitted against each other, and in the end, Melody won the gold title while Emmery took 2nd place. Emmery exclaimed, “I’m really proud of myself for getting into the finals since I played a tough match in the semi-finals. I think I did really well and I’m very excited for all the matches to come!”

Arcadia took home both 1st and 2nd place for Boys Doubles as well. Juniors Kevin Yoo and Winston Tang won gold with juniors Timo-

GO APACHES! In a very close game on May 8, our Girls Varsity Softball beat the Oxnard Yellowjackets with a score of 3-2, successfully moving on to the next round of CIF. Apaches took the inning by storm. They started off with strong bats which led to an opportunity for the batter claim the 2nd base. Soon after, the Yellowjackets slipped up on their pitches and hit a couple of our batters, allowing them to walk to first base afterward. However, towards the end, the Ladies were caught off guard by the Yellowjackets and they were successfully able to stop them from scoring.

It wasn’t until the last inning where the game

picked up. Up until this point, both teams were tied 0-0, and there were no signs of anyone scoring a point anytime soon. The Lady Apaches took charge and batted many balls the Yellowjackets threw at them, with great strength as well. Soon enough, the Ladies were able to get the bases loaded and set up for three points for the taking.

Soon after, the Lady Apaches managed to hit the ball far into the outfield, where outfield-

ers struggled to throw the ball back towards in-field. The Apaches on the second and third base were able to run to home base, scoring two points and ending the top of the last inning 2-0.

At the bottom of the last inning, the Yellowjackets were able to catch up easily, as the girls were able to strike out the last runner at the top of the inning. They scored two points back to back, as a batter struck a home run as the lead runner was on second base. Immediately, our Lady Apaches pitched the Yellowjackets’ last out and moved the game to overtime with the score 2-2.

In overtime, the game got more intense as stakes were high, but the consequences were higher. Both teams constantly pitched quick fastballs and hit the ball nearly out of the park, but not one team could advance far enough to claim victory. The Apaches, in the last ditch attempt for the point, hit the Yellowjacket’s fastball, nearly scoring a home run. With the lead runner on third, the Apaches made an attempt for the home plate and successfully crossed, winning the game 3-2.

Girls Varsity Softball played an amazing game against the Oxnard Yellowjackets. Both teams showed equal amounts of skill and determination to move onto the next round of CIF. In the end, our Lady Apaches proved to be victorious and triumphed onto the next round. Good job ladies, and we wish you the best of luck in your next game! cgaja@apachepowwow.net Photo courtesy of JOYCE PANG Graphic courtesy of 1001FONTS.COM

thy Chen and Gyumin Shin winning silver. Gyumin expressed, “Overall, I think we played good offense with a lot of drive shots, but my defense was pretty weak and I still need improvements on my front court.”

Freshmen Kathy Liu and Andrea Lou were able to bring home a gold medal in Girls Doubles for AHS. Freshman Pauline Tong and senior Katelyn Khaing also made it to semi-finals in the draw. Katelyn said, “I played semi-finals with a pair from San Marino and we lost against them, but I believe that we can win the next time we play against them. This tournament was the first time my partner and I played with each other, so we can communicate better.”

The Mixed Doubles final was yet another Arcadia “Civil War”, with Andrea and Kevin playing against Melody and senior Alan Wu. Andrea and Kevin won 1st place with Melody and Alan coming in 2nd. Andrea said, “I think I did okay. There were some points that I should have won that I lost but it all worked out in the end.”

With AHS dominating the league finals, many of our players will be moving onto the CIFSS Individuals on May 14 to 15. Congratulations to all of the players and good luck on your coming games! myang@apachepowwow.net Photo courtesy of KATHY LIU Graphics courtesy of 1001FONTS.COM

A SUCCESSFUL SEASON The AHS Varsity Badminton Team took home several medals as the players dominated at the Almont League Finals.

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By ANNCINE LIN Staff Writer

Now that school is ending soon, you are most likely already thinking of how you would like to spend your summer. Plus, school is so stressful that even if you don’t have plans, you just can’t wait for these two months to come so that you can recharge your energy and relieve your stress. Personally, I am ready for summer because although I have summer school for the first month, I will be visiting Korea for the first time and going back to Hong Kong to see family and friends! Many other students are also traveling to exciting places this summer. Similar to me, sophomore Matthew Sulistijowadi will be traveling to Indonesia, also going to visit family.

However, some other students are traveling to places not as far away. In addition, freshman Michael Powers plans to go to the Colorado River with his family. Another part of his summer vacation plan is sleeping, which is something that all of us high schoolers need! No matter how you’re going to spend your summer, rest up, take in the warm sun, and prepare your minds and hearts for the school year to come, whether you will be going into high school or college! alin@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of PINTEREST.COM and 1001FONTS.COM Photos courtesy of ALLY FUNG and PARISA HAQ

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