November 2017

Volume 65, Issue 3

Arcadia High School 180 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA

THE APACHE The World Is Our Campus

November 2017

Letter from the Editors With the end of the Month of Thanks, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the efforts of those around us, whether they be our dedicated teachers or supportive peers.

Amber, Kaitlyn, and Julia

Thank You, Mr. Silverstein

By AMBER CHONG, KAITLYN LIAO, and JULIA LIN

Editors-in-Chief

Arcadia High says a bittersweet goodbye to one of the most influential and inspiring teachers in its history. Mr. Sanford Silverstein, better known as “Sandy” to his colleagues, taught at AHS for over 50 years, mentoring some current teachers himself. A beloved English and ELD teacher, Mr. Silverstein’s optimistic nature touched all those around him. AHS teachers honor his memory and carry on the wisdom that he has passed down.

“Sandy was always a champion for a colleague, he was our historian-opening past doors to provide context for future endeavors. He will be missed in our hallways, in our classrooms, and in our hearts.”

—Ms. Nicole Zaidi

own money would probably set a national record for anyone in any educational field.”

—Ms. Christina Vaughan

student success. As

“It is amazing to think about how many lives Sandy has touched and helped shape in his over 45+ years of teaching. Arcadia High School will not be the same without Sandy. I (and we) will miss him dearly.”

—Mr. Barry Lisbin

“When I was still a rookie in teaching, he took me under his wing without hesitation: giving me ideas, coaching me about classroom management, sitting with me through those lengthy parent conferences.

He was so generous and passionate about teaching.”

—Ms. Mo Rolfe

“He was always so kind and helpful to me, particularly in giving suggestions on my efforts to teach the limited English and Sheltered Science classes. What a pro! He will be sorely missed here at AHS but leaves a legacy of lives touched.”

—Mr. Tal Jones

“Sandy was one of my teachers when I was a student here. He was a wonderful teacher, and I particularly enjoyed his ‘Parody and Satire’ English class.”

—Mrs. Janice Clark “I initially met Sandy as one of my J-building neighbors and it was through this I learned of his passion for teaching, especially within ELD. His tireless dedication in attending ELD conferences (I’m guessing on his own dime) reflect one aspect of what it means to be a dedicated teacher!”

—Mr. Matt Woodin “When I was an “experienced” aide, but a new teacher at Temple City, the state materials on sheltered teaching we were using were written by Sandy. When I moved back to Arcadia I was so happy to be in Jbuilding, back to discussions with a teacher I had only known as a great teacher of students, but with a new respect for a teacher of teachers. I sincerely miss him.”

—Ms. Janet Baker “Knowing him throughout the years was truly an honor and a privilege. One could always count on his wisdom, caring and thoughtful advice. He was a walking

“Sandy set the bar for all of us! SecHe was a blessing in my life! I will always cherish our friendship! RIP my friend!”

—Mr. Jon Dimalante

ond to none as an educator.

“The first word that comes to my mind when thinking of Sandy is ‘generous’. May God Bless and Keep you Sandy Silverstein.”

—Mr. Ken Johnson

LEAVING HIS LEGACY Mr. Silverstein’s wealth of knowledge and sheer passion embodied the very spirit of teaching.

encyclopedia of educational knowledge... Hearing about his passing was truly like losing a family member, and he will truly be missed.”

—Mr. Dave Silah “I cannot think of another teacher who is more fully dedicated to their profession than Sandy Silverstein. He was at school nights and weekends, even when he was ill, to give his students thorough feedback on their writing. His efforts were obvious when his students graduated from the ELD program—they could organize and develop writing beautifully.”

—Ms. Melissa Hatheway “His students were recognized many times for their achievements in writing, a true testament to his expertise.

He was a great teacher and a true professional, ​who always wanted to improve his craft.”

—Ms. Kerry King

“This is the kind of teacher I remember him being—one who was willing to participate and join in anytime.”

—Ms.Claudia Grubbs In the words of Ms. Robin NeuwirthBishop, “Let’s remember...the whole person who was Sandy—that beautiful human, educator, friend, colleague, leader, counselor and mentor; let’s remember what his true value was and still is.”

“Retirement was just not in his DNA.

A full list of unedited tributes, as well as a photo gallery commemorating Mr. Silverstein, can be found on our website.

ferences that he attended annually over the course of his 52 year career at AHS with his

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He gave everything to his career as an educator. The myriad of educational con-

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NEWS

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By RACHEL LEE Staff Writer

People from all around the world have taken social media by storm, sharing their experiences of sexual assault under the hashtag “Me Too”. This eye-opening online movement called #MeToo has captured the attention of many through its empowering message and overwhelming reaction. Not only has it been an online sensation in America, but also in other countries such as Italy and France, trending with the hashtags #QuellaVoltaChe (“That Time When”) and #BalanceTonPorc (“Snitch Out Your Pig”), respectively.

Created long before hashtags existed, #MeToo was launched by female activist Tarana Burke to shed light on the frequency of sexual assault and how it often goes by unnoticed. She believes that women’s voices deserved to be heard in order to expose the true injustice and bias on the basis of sex. Burke so powerfully relates to others who have experienced abuse, stating how she “could not find the strength to say out loud the words that were ringing” and that she “couldn’t even bring [herself] to whisper… ‘me too’.” However, with #MeToo’s growing community, Burke hopes that it will give a voice to and empower others to speak out.

Developed over a decade ago, #MeToo draws its roots of revival from the recent Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment allegations and has garnered a total of 1.7 million tweets in 85 countries on Twitter. The allegations against Weinstein, a Hollywood producer, as well as others ac-

cused of sexual assault have ignited a rally advocating for social campaign and change. Several have spoken out demanding awareness, calling for a coalition or established organization with the intent of drawing online and offline participation from the general public.

However, such demands are easier said than done. In order to create a genuine, resounding impact that solidifies a concrete message, a collaborative effort involving women, men, and nonviolence organizations worldwide is essential. A male antiviolence group called “A Call to Men” is currently launching its campaign, #IWillSpeakUp, to encourage men to adopt better behavior in their treatment of women. Co-founder of “A Call to Men”, Ted Bunch, reiterates the importance of enforcing these pledges because men “are far too often silent about the abuse committed by other men. Their silence is as much as a problem as the abuse”.

Many have deemed the movement a “watershed moment” as its accelerating impact marks a turning point in the gradual recognition of sexual impropriety. Under the collective aid and support of millions worldwide, the #MeToo legacy will eternally resound and influence generations to come. rlee@apachepowwow.com

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By JEREMY DU Staff Writer

Grand Central Market is one of Los Angeles’ most well-known landmarks and draws 2 million visitors annually. This popular tourist destination is open everyday and hosts dozens of stalls selling fresh produce, food, and drinks. A visitor at Grand Central Market can buy an egg sandwich, authentic Thai food, or fresh produce at shops just a short walk away from one another. The food stalls at this food hall are very diverse, ranging from stalls such as China Cafe, which has been open at Grand Central Market since the 1950s, and newer, highly reviewed food stalls such as Wexler’s Deli and Sari Sari Store.

Following its 100th anniversary a few weeks ago, Grand Central Market was sold at an undisclosed price to a Beverly Hills real estate investor. It was previously owned by Yellin Co., which was founded by the late Ira Yellin.

Grand Central Market was opened in 1917 and is located on Broadway, one of the largest and prevalent streets in Downtown Los Angeles during the early 1900s. In the mid-1980s, Ira Yellin, a lawyer with an interest in urban planning and historic preservation, bought Grand Central Market and other historical buildings surrounding it such as the Bradbury Building. These buildings had been neglected and were in a poor state, so Yellin spent millions of dollars to restore them. His restorations returned these buildings to their previous glory and today, many developments such as a new federal courthouse, apartment skyscrapers, and a subway stop are being built on Broad-

way near Grand Central Market.

Adam Daneshgar, president of Langdon Street Capital and the new owner of Grand Central Market, specified that “we just want to safeguard this place” and that “we are not looking to go in and change or overhaul anything” because he believes that “it’s a unique marketplace where you don’t just go to eat,” but to enjoy the “experience and [do] something different, to soak it all in.”

Daneshgar plans to spend “several million” dollars to maintain and do “surgical” improvements on Grand Central Market, such as painting the walls, updating the lighting, cleaning the dusty skylights, and possibly adding a few new stalls to the 40 in use now.

It is great to see that people such as Yellin and now Daneshgar have taken initiative to improve and continue historical landmarks in Los Angeles such as Grand Central Market. Dan Rosenfeld, one of Ira Yellin’s former partners, noted that “just about every city in the world has had a colorful fresh-food market at its heart” and that “we’re really lucky ours survived.” Today, you can visit Grand Central Market and enjoy the delicious variety of fresh, gourmet food from this remarkable historical landmark! jdu@apachepowwow.com

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By ALYSSA RAVE Staff Writer

Federal Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly recently ruled to block President Donald Trump’s Transgender Ban, which would prevent any transgender person from enrolling in the military.

Despite President Trump tweeting that he was banning transgender people from serving in the armed forces, the Judge once again instilled the law that makes it legal for them to enlist.

Last year, Former President Obama introduced protective laws for different genders, religions, races, and sexual orientations. The laws were to help recruit and defend more people for the military without them having to fear alienation. With an ever-changing society, it is important for the aspects related to it, such as military crews and law practices, change with it. Before Judge Kollar-Kotelly blocked the

act, President Trump declared his stance about the old rules on July 26 using his Twitter, tweeting that he would not permit transgenders to serve in the U.S. armed forces due to the “disruption” it would cause in the quest for military victory. The hasty bill did not hold up against the Judge when it made its way into court to get approved. According to Judge KollarKotelly, the arguments in favor of passing the law “wither away” when questioned.

Many activists were ecstatic over the decision and voiced their support. LGBTQ veterans had spoken out against the idea of preventing transgenders from fighting for their country. Director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, Shannon Minter, stated that the block was “a complete victory” for transgender service members who were experiencing “havoc” throughout the discussion.

The bill would not have allowed the community to serve openly, nor would have it accepted any questioning soldiers. Without further commentary, transgender troops remain fighting for the U.S. The White House has not commented on the bill since the block,

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By ANABELL XU Staff Writer

On Oct. 27, President Donald Trump began to release the highly-coveted John F. Kennedy (JFK) files, a series of over 30,000 documents detailing the events following JFK’s assassination. Even though only about 2,900 were actually released (the rest were withheld due to “security concerns”), Internet users across the country have poured weeks into analyzing these documents for any tidbits they could find.

The JFK assassination has always been a hot point of contention for conspiracy theorists across the country. From theories ranging from the shooter being on a sugar high to the killing being an inside job, speculation about the true nature of the Kennedy shooting has exploded. This rampant theorizing has made these files worth their weight in gold for conspiracy theorists across the world, as they have revealed information that seems to fall in line with popular theories.

The theory that the killing was an inside job is a popular one; lack of insight in investigating the route and certain details in the shooting have led many to believe that it may have been done by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Interestingly, while one document claims that ties between Harvey Oswald, Kennedy’s shooter, and the CIA were totally unfounded, a document that details an interview between David Belin, an attorney for the commission, and the CIA has fueled theorizing sparks between internet theorists not about what’s there, but what isn’t. Belin asked the CIA, “Is there any information involved with the assassination of President Kennedy which in any way shows that Lee Harvey Oswald

was in some way a CIA agent?” and the document cuts off. Furthermore, former CIA director J. Edgar Hoover was recorded saying, “The thing I am concerned about is having something issued so that we can convince the public that Oswald is the real assassin.”

In a document released on Nov. 3, transcriptions of phone calls made between Oswald, the Cuban Embassy, and the Soviet Embassy, were released to the public. The conversation is detailed over about ten pages, where Oswald is attempting to get ahold of a Soviet visa through Cuban connections. Many believe that Oswald had ties to the Soviet Union or Cuba, and was attempting to escape through either of the two countries.

In addition, 20 minutes before Kennedy was shot, an anonymous caller informed U.K.’s Cambridge Evening News that some “big news” was coming up and that they ought to call the U.S. Embassy. In regards to Oswald’s death, the FBI (Federal Bureau of Intelligence) warned Dallas police that someone would attempt to kill Oswald. While the Dallas police assured the FBI that they would take every precaution, Oswald was killed by Jack Ruby, eliminating most chances Americans would have to learn about the president’s suspected killer.

The JFK files have proved to be interesting theorist fuel for many users around the country, creating more conspiracy theories and perhaps bringing up more questions than it answers. We have still yet to see everything that these documents contain—and maybe it’s one document that provides the answers people have been asking for a while. axu@apachepowwow.com

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OPINION

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By SAGE GUZMAN Staff Writer

I’m a pretty outgoing person. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been the type to walk up to a stranger and make a new friend. I’m very comfortable and secure in my skin. This makes sense since I’ve been performing for most of my life, which requires much confidence. I never feared that my voice wouldn’t be heard. This lasted up until fifth grade. It was then that I discovered something that could silence and even intimidate me: numbers. Math prior to this was never a problem, but everything had changed. It became this force that I dreaded. It pushed me down, made me feel stupid. I never did understand how everyone else caught on to it so easily—or at least pretended to. Although meaningless, those “OMG, that was so easy” remarks really discouraged me. To this day, math class has the ability to turn me into a different person: a shy, hesitant, clammy little girl. And in a way, I let it. Math is the bully I never had.

I know what you’re thinking, “Oh it’s not that bad, you’re giving this too much power over you.” And maybe you’re right.

Maybe I do give it too much power. Sometimes things are so intimidating, they’re paralyzing. We all have that one thing. You know, that person, subject, or even place that sheds our confidence like a snake sheds its skin. But after all, fear is just a feeling—a feeling that most times is only there because we allow it to be. We accept it not because we want to, but because we feel there is no

other choice.

It’s easier said than done, but the power we give fear over us can be taken back. However, this process cannot begin without first looking inward to the root of the problem. Often times we are scared of something because we know we can’t conquer it. So change that.

I know that I’m horrible at math, so I’ve sought extra help. Was it embarrassing? Yes, but letting your vulnerability show is an important step to extinguishing the searing flames of fear. Second, talk about it. Sitting down with a friend and just putting things out in the open can sometimes help you realize how small a problem actually is, how capable you are of fixing it. I can’t tell you how large of a weight was lifted off my chest when I opened up about my struggles.

Lastly, love your fear. After all, it is a part of you. Without this fear, you wouldn’t be you. Most people are either gifted with math or English. I’m clearly not, but I’ve pursued journalism because of this—now I know how much I love writing. The point is not to be free of all fears, but to give them less power over you. After all, having fears is healthy. Having dictators is not.

My fear of math is still there. Every time an exam comes around, my stomach does a little flip. I know it’ll be okay, though. I know that math no longer has the grip on me that it did before. Never let your fears determine how you live your life. Instead, use your fears as motivation to work harder, get stronger, and achieve more. sguzman@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of DAFONT.COM and TUMBLR.COM

Life and Lemons

By ANABELL XU Staff Writer

When we’re going through tough times in life, people often say, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” The adage has wormed its way into the heart of society; it’s meant to encourage optimism and advise people to take the trials (the lemons) life throws at them and put a positive spin on them (the lemonade).

What’s interesting about the saying is that lemons aren’t naturally occurring fruits. In fact, they’re man-made hybrids of two other citruses: a bitter orange and citron. Humans created lemons on their own and dealt with the sour consequences. It’s quite a stunning revelation, especially when taken into context of the saying—we created our own problems, our own difficulties, our own lemons.

At first, it’s easy to dismiss this notion. After all, most problems can be pinned on something else: the economy’s troubles are the government’s fault, a neighbor prevented you from sleeping and that’s why you’re grumpy today, the teacher made the test too difficult and that’s why you got a C. People tend to become furious when they encounter problems—why do they have to face these tribulations, even if they often did nothing wrong? Cave Johnson, director of the fictional Aperture Science company from Portal 2, sums up this response perfectly, stating, “When life gives you lemons, don’t make lem-

onade. Make life take the lemons back! Get mad! Make life rue the day it thought it could give Cave Johnson lemons!”

We’ve all encountered stressful, mind-bogglingly intense situations, and as a defense mechanism we often look at ourselves and say, “I may have been a bit of a problem, but this other thing made it ten times worse!” Whether we admit it or not, we have a tendency to avoid the blame when things go wrong, preferring to pin it on somebody else than face the consequences that we rightfully deserve.

Why does it matter to acknowledge that we sometimes create our own problems? Because it’s crucial in learning how to fix them.

Always diverting the blame never forces us to look into ourselves and find the discrepancies and flaws in our character. We’ll desperately create lemonade forever without ever trying to see if we can stop the lemons from coming in the first place.

It’s important to learn to see our problems in a positive light; it keeps us going forward, provides a bit of solace and comfort in the midst of the suffering we’re experiencing. However, we must remember that we often create our own tribulations or make them worse. We are imperfect creatures that make mistakes—mistakes that we will have to either fix or find a different perspective for.

And if we want to stop the lemons in our lives, we have to find the lemon tree first. axu@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of VECTEEZY.COM

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OPINION

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By TANYA LEE Staff Writer

Reflection. Just that one word can symbolize so many different things. To reflect can mean to think back on something that happened. A reflection can be an indication of the success or failure of something else or something that negatively portrays something.

But in my case, the word reflection is very simple and very literal: the image that stared back at me from the mirror.

Mirror. That single item brings back an overwhelming flood of memories. Without those reflective surfaces that we don’t think much about, my life would be very different. As a child, I was intrigued by this strange image in the mirror that did the exact same things as I did. I’d wave at it; it would wave back. I’d pull a face; it would too. I’d break out in shrill peals of childish laughter; it’d laugh right back at me.

However, I was too short to see into the mirror, as most elementary school children are. My mother hung a little mirror on a hook for me, but I wasn’t satisfied. I’d look up and see my father looming over me, leaning into the mirror to examine something stuck on his face. Even on my highest tippy-toes, I could only see the slightest sliver of my head. Oddly enough, this fact plagued my mind constantly. I dreamed of being able to look into that mirror.

For years, this was my physical goal. Most kids my age wanted to be able to do the splits, or to be the fastest kid in the grade, or to lose a couple pounds. Me? I just wanted to grow tall enough to see into that mirror that always seemed just inches out of my reach. To me, that mirror was a measure of my height and self-worth: I thought that once I was able to look into the mirror, everything would be magical and perfect.When I was finally tall enough to look into the mirror, I was extremely excited to see…that the mirror was nothing special. It was just a mirror. I was completely shattered. The brilliant light at the end of my tunnel had turned out to be a worn-out light bulb. The life I’d been living seemed like a lie. The mirror no longer meant anything to me.

Years later, looking back at my childhood, I realize that the mirror changed me more than I realized. It gave me something to look forward to as a child. I can still remember the countless times I spent using the mirror I’d been working toward for so long. Carefully checking my tongue to see if I’d bit it too hard. Nervously slapping down my baby hairs with water before admitting defeat. Inwardly groaning as my mother curled my hair for a party, thinking it would be ugly. Coming back from the party and realizing that my hair looked nicer than I cared to admit.

Having a mirror was just something I took for granted. I never really paid much attention to it, but upon further examination, I find that my reflection allowed me to reflect on my life. tlee@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of DAFONT.COM

By KAYLI MAK

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Last week, I walked into the back room of my grandmother’s house for the first time in nearly five years. Due to unforeseen circumstances (primarily the very poorly conceptualized step directly beneath the doorway), I smacked my forehead against the door frame, earning myself an unsightly purple bruise.

When I was younger, my brother and I ran carelessly through that doorway, even occasionally leaping up in vain attempts to slap our grubby palms against the splintered white wood.

Now, even I, one of the shortest members of my unusually short family, can touch it with my forehead.

After the unfortunate incident, I realized that the entire house was smaller than I remembered. In fact, everything was smaller. For the

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By NATALIE SAMADI Staff Writer

Unwillingly kneeling at the pew, I clasped my hands and began to recite the prayer that was burned into my brain. Each Sunday morning at church began like this, and of course, I was too naive to understand the significance of prayer or religion. For many years, I would reluctantly attend church, praying for the sermon to be over soon instead of praying about grace and forgiveness. It wasn’t until a few years later, that I would realize the importance of prayer, patience, and practice.

It all began when I started to attend small groups at church every Friday night.

There, we divided up by age and gender and discussed topics that were more applicable and specific to us.

I initially felt vulnerable and insecure to share my thoughts and feelings, but the rest of the girls made me feel welcomed and were kind towards me. Towards the end of the night, I remember submitting a prayer request for peace with myself since I was going through a time of self-hatred. Not thinking much of prayer or religion, I went home that night with no new outlook.

Weeks later, I clearly recall discussing a topic on the importance of religion and how easily we can drift away from it. A girl who was two years older than me explained how she somewhat resented and ignored religion in years past because she was going through a tough time. She felt as if her world was slowly crumbling down, having felt a lot of tension within her family and faced other problems at school. Nevertheless, she told us about prayer and how she continued to pray even though she felt that God was not responding to her. Slowly but surely, clearer skies began to emerge. Her parents, who were on the verge of a divorce, were able to work out their relationship and she was able to bloom into a better student at school. She then proceeded to tell us that prayer had become her answer to everything and that God would always respond to us; it was just a matter of patience and practice.

From there on out, I focused on prayer, something I’ve never done before.

Prayer used to just be words that I memorized, not something that I genuinely meant. With the help and supportive community that I received from other Christians, I feel like religion and the purpose behind prayer make a lot more sense. It was only a matter of my will to speak to God from my heart.

first time, I realized that I no longer had to look up to talk to my aunt. I could actually touch the ceiling if I jumped high enough. However, things weren’t just different in terms of my height. All of my childhood troubles suddenly seemed petty and irrelevant. I now recall my juvenile tantrums in the aisles of toy stores with humiliated shudders. My tears over memorizing multiplication tables are now one of my most embarrassing memories.

So, life isn’t exactly how it used to be. As teenagers, we are (supposed to be) more mature than we were in our younger years. We have had quite a few experiences, adding to our previously scant knowledge of the world. Even though teenagers do mature much from our juvenescence, the universe expands. Society has concluded that we are ready to discover more about our surroundings, so we have been gently shoved into the realities of early adulthood. Our

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worlds become rife with unknowns and mystery.

There are so many areas of life that we have yet to explore. The possibilities are terrifyingly endless.

It’s a tough period of time to get through.

We’re trapped in the awkward phase between wide-eyed innocence and the cruel realities of adulthood. These years are meant for navigating ourselves, our identities, and our places in the world. Our new adventures allow us to gather information about the world, so we can fit comfortably into the grand scheme of the universe.

If anything, we are forced to adjust perspectives.

We have to rapidly shift gears from toy cars and dolls to responsibilities and forethought. It’s a tall order, but we can learn to manage. kmak@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of DAFONT.COM and SPOK.COM

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FEATURES

By GANGA PRASANTH

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Food. It’s the one thing that no organism can survive without. But unfortunately, food isn’t available everywhere. Countries like Kenya and Afghanistan are suffering major food shortages. So, how can this be fixed?

Here’s a unique idea: why don’t we 3D print food? 3D printing was a major technology breakthrough that began in the mid-1980s but has developed its way into our everyday lives. Now it’s common to see these printers in schools and labs everywhere. It can have multiple uses, from making phone cases to building prosthetic body parts to help the disabled.

Originally, all of this was created using nothing but plastic.

But then a new idea came along from the thriving company, Natural Machines, introducing Foodini. Foodini is a 3D printer unlike any other. First announced in 2013, it prints out a variety of foods, from pizza to spaghetti to scones and cookies.

How does Foodini work its magic? Think of it like you’re icing a cake. Every time you ice it, you have to add another layer. Similarly, Foodini uses pouches of food inside the machine and sets a pattern in which the consumer wants the food to come out in. Within a few minutes, the food is made, fresh and ready. The

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consumer can choose what ingredients he or she wants to fill Foodini with.

Unfortunately, there is a downside. Foodini has not yet developed a way to heat up the food made, so any 3D printed food will have to be taken out and cooked in an oven if necessary.

Engineers hope that this new invention will revolutionize the food industry. This can be very helpful in countries where food is scarce, since it is low maintenance and a much cheaper way to feed people. Scientists also hope that Foodini will become a viable resource in space.

Sadly, Foodini is not in stores just yet.

The co-founder of Natural Machines, Lynette Kucsma, explains why. “You’re not gonna walk into a kitchen appliance store, see a 3D food printer and say, ‘Hey I need one of those, let me buy one!’” Kucsma said. “It’s too new of a concept; people don’t know what it is.”

She plans to sell Foodini at prices around $2,000, which is a reasonable price considering its versatility.

Until printed food becomes more popular, let’s keep our fingers crossed for the new foods of the future!

HUNGRY FOR PRINTED FOOD?

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uNDERWATER DINING Experience

By MORIAH CHANG

November 2017

Staff Writer

Europe will soon see its first underwater restaurant. This planned concrete structure features a 36 feet wide panoramic window and is built to be a part of the marine environment. It’s expected to be completed by early 2019, with construction work starting in February 2018, at the southernmost point of Norway’s coastline.

This underwater restaurant has been blueprinted by the Norwegian architectural Snøhetta.

Snøhetta is known for its work on the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Egypt. Called “Under,” this subaqueous restaurant will stand on the sea bed five meters below the surface, with its thick walls designed to withstand the most variable sea conditions.

One of the benefits of this building is how it connects nature to land, and how one can come from the land and go down through a concrete tube to discover nature at sea level, experiencing what normally is not experienced. Visitors can expect three levels and a capacity of up to 100 diners. Below the entrance and the cloakroom is a champagne bar, marking the transition between the shoreline and the ocean. Further past is the dining room, with two long tables and multiple smaller ones positioned before the 13 feet tall large acrylic window.

This underwater restaurant can be likened to a periscope, as it’s important for people to feel secure and not claustrophobic. To achieve this, the design team took into consideration a myriad of elements. These elements include natural materials such as oak and good lighting. The design team’s goal is to create an exciting experience in which people feel secure and comfortable when sitting and dining. Environmental considerations have also guided the design of the building, which is placed in a coarse concrete shell to invite mussels to cling on to it.

Outside of opening hours, the restaurant will serve as a marine biology research center in which scientists can perform planned experiments to study the behavior of marine life during the transition of seasons.

Other examples of underwater construction include the Floating Seahorse villas that take the houseboat concept to the next level. Each three-story unit includes an entire floor submerged beneath the sea. Introduced by Kleindienst real estate and property developers, the Floating Seahorse villas are apart of the Heart of Europe resort opening off the coast of Dubai. Ranging across three levels, the Floating Seahorse villas accommodate two underwater bedrooms, an outdoor sun deck, and a rooftop with a glass-bottomed jacuzzi. Around 50 floating villas will be ready to welcome guests at the end of this year, with a total of 131 villas expected to be built by the end of the year 2017. If you have the chance, you should definitely visit these underwater restaurants and villas!

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By CHRISTIE WANG

EMOJIS

According to the British Colonial Archives, there are almost 200 alphabets across Asia that have not been recognized in the West. For example, one particular alphabet has been identified as a language spoken by the persecuted Muslim people concentrated in western Myanmar, where they are victims of an ethnic cleansing. The language was converted to computer text; however, since it has not been converted to a digital alphabet, users are unable to communicate and connect with one another.

The majority of the public does not suffer from this problem and can, in fact, convey their thoughts via the Internet and other forms of mass communication. All of this is made possible by the standard for text data, Unicode. The conversion of the previously stated language into Unicode will, unfortunately, have little to no effect on those suffering in Myanmar, who are either illiterate or unable to access the necessary technology. However, it does serve to legitimize their culture and language as a minority people.

When a new system of visual communication like emojis emerges, does the mission get more complicated? At Emojicon in San Francisco, only foods that could be depicted as emojis were served. In the late 1990s, Japanese manufacturers used emojis as part of marketing techniques. However, they were unreadable on devices that couldn’t translate their numerical identifiers. Big companies such as Apple pushed for its incorporation into Unicode so that emojis could easily be translated on their devices.

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Soon enough, a surge of demand for emojis emerged. It didn’t just stop there. Emojis didn’t reflect the diversity of skin pigmentation; more emojis were added. Professions weren’t represented, and food didn’t fully and accurately represent what people ate. As a result, change in the conversion of languages has been slow due to the Unicode Consortium, who regulates the standards.

The Consortium has an increasing number of responsibilities—maintaining the repository for time, date, currency, and language. So, dealing with emojis is but a small part in the large scheme of Unicode duties. And with the submission of over 500 emojis, it’s no wonder that priorities must be determined. Emojis have taken attention away from important projects the Consortium needs to be working on. As a founder of Unicode, Ken Whistler says, “We can spend hours arguing for an emoji for chopsticks, and then have nobody in the room pay any attention to details for what’s required for Nepal, which the people in Nepal use to write their language.” So while emojis have provided a boost for Unicode, smartphones and other devices are likely to have obscure languages because companies are forced to adopt more complete versions of the standard emojis. cwang@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of CASSIEDAHL.COM and EMOJIREQUEST.COM

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Winter is coming, which means the weather is getting colder and colder. In order to stay warm and fashionable, here are a few fall and winter items that are necessary in everyone’s wardrobe.

A fall essential to stay trendy is colored denim, which shows off a pop of color. Some popular colors include olive green, burgundy, and grey.

Another essential is vests, which come in various styles. Some preferred ones are duster, puffer, cargo, and shearling. These vests are easy to throw on and keep your body heated when it’s breezy outside. Chunky sweaters are also lifesavers when it is time for the temperature drop outside, and they look the best over some nice jeans or an A-line skirt with some boots.

Plaid button-ups can never go wrong on fall days either. They match the season, and plaid can also be worn in the form of a comfortable scarf.

Fall dresses are another type of simple, underrated way to stay in style. They can be worn with a cardigan of choice or a light jacket. Utility or army jackets are another trend that tends to stay year after year. They are easy to layer with and spice up the “fall” look. Sleek leggings are necessary for fall as well. You can never go wrong with these, and they match almost all tops. Additional accessory essentials are ankle boots to keep your feet warm and crossbody bags, most popular in a buttery camel tone.

After fall comes the coldest season of all—winter. Essentials for this season include a sophisticated midi-coat that hits just above your ankles for extra warmth, and a puffer coat that is lightweight and waterproof to wear on rainy or snowy days. Tough-girl lace-up boots, knee-high boots, sweaters, and beanies will make you look effortlessly cool and keep you warm throughout the season.

As the colder seasons approach, it is important to make sure your closet is prepared and full of these clothing essentials to keep you cozy.

Hopefully this article has helped you figure out what else you need or want in your closet to stay fashionable and warm at the same time. jhu@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of FONTMEME.COM and FREEPIK.COM

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CAMERA

By JUSTIN LIAO

Staff Writer

Are you the type of person who likes to take photos at every place you go to?

Have you ever experienced a video or movie with a 360 degree view? Now, using Rylo, a 360 degree camera, recently released by the makers of Hyperlapse, you can make your own 360 degree photos and videos. A hyperlapse is a more stable version of a time lapse. Normally, if you tried to create a timelapse while maybe going on a walk, it would be very unstable. On the other hand, the hyperlapse would be much more stable, making your video easier to watch. The only downside is that it is a very long and timeconsuming process. For example, you have to keep the camera at the same angle and make very fine adjustments to make sure that there are no jerky movements in the hyperlapse.

So, what makes this Rylo camera different from any other brand name 360 degree camera? This camera can be customized to do many different things, such as taking a spherical photo. It has a ton of possibilities, and it can be utilized to do many different things.

For a specialized camera, its price is not too expensive at around $499. If you are one of those people who love to capture special moments, this is just for you.

Not only can you take stunning photos, but you can also take action videos, allowing you to look around while watching the video playback, just as if you were there yourself. This 360 degree camera has many features for a reasonable price.

The creators of Rylo made a 360 degree video of the sunroof of a cab going across the Golden Gate Bridge, creating a hyper-realistic view. Almost like virtual reality, you can upload it onto platforms, such as YouTube and have it cardboard compatible, meaning that you could use a Google Cardboard, which is a virtual reality platform that you place your phone into so you can view anything like a real VR headset. Their motto, quoted from cofounder Chris Cunningham, is that “We built a camera that captures everything around it so you no longer need to point the camera.” This is very true for all 360 degree cameras, but especially this one because it embodies a camera with a 360 degree view, while keeping all the features of a normal camera. jliao@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of FONTMEME. COM and I.PINIMG.COM

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STUDENT LIFE

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By JUSTIN CHEN Staff Writer

If you ask a high schooler what is fashionable nowadays, many times one will say Supreme, Off-White, Bape, etc. All of these brands have one thing in common—their clothing is very unique, but also extremely expensive. Buying these brands’ lavish clothes, shoes, and other accessories, and wearing them in public is commonly associated with being a hypebeast. This trend has exploded throughout the world, with people waiting for days on end for a new shipment to arrive. However, we must ask ourselves: what is all the hype around these brands and wearing their products?

Essentially, hypebeasting comes from teenagers wanting to impress their peers. Although the clothing may look really nice, they are still extremely overpriced compared to the amount of money it costs to manufacture it.

Sophomores Jordan Lee and Wilson Kuo stated that people “spend a lot of money to get a hold of these clothes, but in the end, they are really just wasting their cash to impress others.”

These two students help address an important point: this trend of wearing high-end clothing

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may be nonexistent in a couple of years, since it is just a trend, and trends tend to die out. Junior Ryan Wong also mentioned that, “If [people] want to be stylish, it’s on them. But I think that it’s an absurd amount of money to be spending on just, say, a pair of shoes.” Ryan’s emphasis on the unneeded costliness of hypebeast products highlights that these clothes are selling for much more than what it took to actually make.

Although most AHS students generally see hypebeasts as money-wasters, some students help point out a different point-of-view.

Sophomore Chelsea Ju notes that “It’s [the hypebeasts’] own money. Some people spend it on their education, but some people may spend it on other things they find worthwhile.” Not just that, but sophomore Scarlet Yang also stated that “being a hypebeast doesn’t hurt anyone. It is an outlet for people to express themselves, and even if sometimes it may seem flashy, you have to realize that it’s their life, not yours.”

Although hypebeasting could put a dent in your wallet, it’s ultimately up to you. jchen@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of SUPREMENY.COM and YOUTUBE.COM

TOP 4 SPEECH TIPS

By ASHLEY LEE

Staff Writer

You’ve watched a few of your classmates give their presentations. You know the drill from top to bottom: go up, introduce yourself, enunciate, make eye contact with the audience, and try your best not to stutter. While the spotlight hovers over the front of the classroom, your stomach churns with anxiety, your palms sweat beads, and you feel nervous. It could be your turn anytime.

Worries start running through your mind: “What if I forget the information? What if no one pays attention while I’m up there? What if someone asks me a question I can’t answer?” In fact, you’re almost too worried to even be able to think about anything. All you want is your turn to be over with, whether you perform well or poorly.

After the long moments of fear, it’s finally your turn. You tell yourself, “It’ll be over soon.

Just get it over with.” Maybe it won’t be so bad.

And pretty soon, even before you know it, your

turn is over. Your heart stops racing, your adrenaline slows down, and you can finally feel your fingers. Whew, it wasn’t so bad either.And as crazy as this may seem, most of us know this is a reality. Presentations are dreaded, and some would do anything to escape this terror. However, with some helpful tips and some wishful luck, you can hope for the best the next time you deliver a presentation, with no nerves attached.

1. Control body language.

Body language is extremely important when standing up in front of an audience. Since you are the only one up there, people will pay close attention to your movements, and it is especially easy to notice any awkward gestures. Try to keep your hands in front of you, and use them sparingly.

Opening your hands helps build trust with your audience and creates a welcoming atmosphere.

2. Make good eye contact.

Eye contact is always crucial when communicating. Instead of scanning through the whole group, try to look at individuals, acknowledging their presence in the crowd. But don’t keep your eyes on one person for too long either; fix your

eyes between different people for a few seconds at a time.

3. Share your passion.

Without a passion for what you are sharing, it is impossible to leave a mark on the audience and build a connection with them. Be passionate about your topic, and let your audience see the enthusiasm you have.

4. Smile.

Last but not least, smile! As nerve-wracking as it seems, enjoy your time up there. Use the opportunity to deliver your best message and share what you have been working on.

Smiling also helps build confidence. Not only will you be less anxious, you will deliver a much smoother presentation.

Hopefully, with these recommended delivery tips, you will feel more prepared for your upcoming presentations. Don’t stress out, and remember, the most important thing you can do is try your best! jchen@apachepowwow.

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The Freshman Life

By IAN SUTLIFF

Staff Writer

Adjusting from middle school to high school is one of the toughest things to do. Being a freshman at a new school can be extremely tough — especially at Arcadia.

As freshman start to take new classes, the homework load inevitably mounts up. Lots of high school students have to deal with an increase in work every night and have to get used to the fact that they may have weekend homework. Freshman Merrick Hua exclaimed, “The change in workload is shocking! But after a couple of weeks, I was able to get used to it by utilizing good time management.” Time management is important because many kids want to spend time with their friends but have homework. Though there are a lot more things to worry about in high school than in middle school, it is good to not get too stressed out.

Some things to help a freshman reduce stress are joining sports or clubs, and getting to bed on time. Other ways to cope with stress are to create good study environments and develop study skills.

As the workload of high school piles up, it becomes even more difficult when it comes to projects, homework, or presentations. For example, in language classes, homework can take a long time because it is required to translate all words into English. One of the biggest differences in school work are the presentations. In middle school, presentations were relativley easy, and you could get an A by reading straight off the slides. In high school, you need to be enthusiastic and go above and beyond. Projects are also much longer. Not only does the information in projects have to be detailed, but the poster or model has to be visually appealing.

While middle school can be easy, high school is a different story. It is very important to develop good habits and stay on top of grades by checking PowerSchool. Also, don’t be afraid to talk to teachers if you need help. Though high school may be difficult, freshman year is the best year to discover yourself, as it is the easiest year to develop good habits. The transition from middle school to high school may be tough, but it’s well worth the effort, because these next four years might just be the best years of your life! isutliff@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of ISTOCK.COM and WECLIPART.COM

Music and Studying

By CYNTHIA LIN Staff Writer

Many people like to study or do homework while listening to music. Currently, studies have shown that listening to music before studying or while performing a task can be beneficial. According to research, music improves attention, memory, and even your ability to do mental math. Listening to music while performing the task at hand can even help lessen the risk of depression and anxiety. However, there have also been several studies that have indicated that music can negatively impact the effectiveness of one’s studying.

From a 2010 investigation by Dr. Nick Perham of the School of Health and Sciences at the University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC), “Listening to music” is shown to “diminish your cognitive abilities when trying to memorize things in order,” as one “can get thrown off and confused by the various words and notes in the song playing in the background.” This is because when songs have lyrics, students might be more focused on keeping up with the lyrics and beat rather than focusing on their work. He went on to say that “in my day, there was no way you could take music to the library. When [today’s students] go to the library to study, they bring their noise, and music, with them.”

When trying to memorize a list in order such as facts or numbers, music may work against you as the 2010 study suggests. Scientists at the UWIC inspected the ability to recall certain information with sounds play-

ing in the background. In their experiment, the researchers instructed the 25 participants, all between the ages of 18 and 30, to try to memorize and then recall a list of letters that were in a particular order. These participants were tested under quiet, relaxing music they said they enjoyed, music they disliked, a voice repeating “three”, and a voice saying random single-digit numbers. After conducting the investigation, the researchers found that participants performed significantly worse when listening to any sounds, regardless of whether they liked the music.

To explain, the distraction of musical lyrics is due to your brain processing information. For instance, while reading a book, the brain is parsing through the semantic information. Semantic information is anything relating to language or logic. However, with the music playing in the background, this semantic information from the lyrics will be passing through the brain as well.

If the listener is able to comprehend these lyrics, music will impair the performance of reading comprehension regardless of genre. Furthermore, music that is too loud or with too much of an upbeat tempo can be disturbing because students may find themselves singing to the lyrics and losing focus rather than studying.

Although many may enjoy listening to music while studying, studies have found that it may not be as beneficial as previously thought. clin@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of PINTEREST.COM

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THANK YOU

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By MARUKO MYINT Calendar Editor

To this teacher who has helped me since freshman year, thank you.

Ms. Soliven isn’t like most teachers. First off, when she’s walking around campus with her backpack, many people mistake her as another student. Due to her youthful appearance and quirky, trendy fashion, it’s easy for her to blend in with students. Secondly, she’s one of the most genuine and candid teachers students have the fortune to meet, and never fails to be honest and sincere with everyone she talks to. Having her as a biology teacher is an experience like no other.

Her class are consistently engaging, and the various interactive methods she uses ensures that students are not only learning the content, but also understanding it.

However, the most distinctive part of the class is her personality. She isn’t afraid to show her quirkiness and share some of the knowledge she has gained from life. It’s almost as if she has a special talent to bring out her students’ personalities—even the most introverted ones—with the open, comfortable atmosphere she has created. She’s one of the few teachers whom many can be comfortable to talk to (even encompassing the deep topics surrounding life’s obstacles that’s usually reserved for close friends), and no one can even come close to the genuine, candid characteristics she possesses.

To her Link Crew class, she unveils a wholly different perspective to her personality, but it has only fortified her good characteristics. Her position in the organization is to serve as an adult supervisor to make sure we are fulfilling our responsibilities, and it highlights her genuinity towards everything she pursues in life and her strengths as an leader. She always gives us honest lectures to make sure that we keep a professional and respectable image for the organization, and it’s clear to see how much she cares for the growth of Link Crew as whole. Although it’s primarily a student driven organization, it is also due to the seamless effort she has put in that the program has grown to what it is right now.

It’s been an honor being one of her students freshman year and being able to have her again right now. Thank you for being yourself, Ms. Soliven. We truly appreciate it. mmyint@apachepowwow.com

By KRISTEN TRAN

AP Environmental Science (APES) is a remar classes. It’s definitely unique and different in its o that includes mounds of class work, hours upon complicated tests. Though there are many tests an The class follows its own rules, like a lone rebel (b The class itself is amazingly different, too. At bombarded (in a good way) with team bonding ev an AP class without fearing for a quiz the first wee and quizzes, but puts an emphasis on volunteer ser nature and the environment, but it gives them a be subject this distinctive, it’s only assumed that the true capabilities of the APES classes, like Mr. Baro Mr. Baroni is one of the most caring and underst of meeting. Although he is quite new to teaching t informed on the subject. AHS can be a very vigor upholds its high expectations. Yet, despite living u are students, who have their own limits and capabi students ample time to study and understand new APES is an easy class. It’s not. But with a teacher li To add on, Mr. Baroni’s taste in music is impec some songs can hinder the academic process, his s their work. Therefore, the class is never too silent, the contents of his classroom, it really creates a ma studying at a coffee shop—Mr. Baroni’s unique ta to escape from the stressful moments at school.

Along with his witty banter and soothing tunes, Any student taking APES next year shouldn’t fret,

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TEACHERS!

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By Margaret Lin Staff Writer

News Editor

rkable course that doesn’t blend in with other AP own way—it doesn’t follow the usual, strict routine n hours of homework, and extremely difficult and nd quizzes, the students are prepared well for them. but, a cool one). the beginning of the year, the students had been vents. It was such a strange experience to walk into ek of school. The class isn’t based entirely on tests rvices as well. It teaches its students not only about etter conscious about volunteering. With a class and e teacher becomes a major role in determining the oni. tanding teachers that one can ever have the pleasure the subject, it’s difficult to notice, as he is very well rous and challenging environment, but Mr. Baroni up to this esteem, he also knows that his students ilities. He times his classes perfectly in order to give w terms. Now, this may give off the impression that ike Mr. Baroni, he makes it incredibly entertaining. ccable. He plays many lo-fi songs in class, and while selection of tunes really helps his students focus on , nor is it too loud. Although this is a small touch to agnificent atmosphere. It’s almost like students are akes on a class environment truly gives one a place

When passing through the second floor of J-building, one might see a small, easy-to-miss image of a pineapple taped to one of the normally nondescript classroom doors. The pineapple, a classic symbol of hospitality, invites the students of Mr. Paul Green to cross the threshold into a place of study. Every morning, Mr. Green welcomes his first period Modern World History students to a new day of learning with a hearty “Good morning, good morning!” all the while blasting his favorite songs on repeat. Although he probably feels just as tired as his half-asleep freshmen, Mr. Green never fails to energize his students with his seemingly endless enthusiasm.

Standing at 6’3’’ and towering over a good majority of his students, Mr. Green does give off a rather intimidating “teacher vibe”, a notion quickly dismissed by his hilarious impersonations of historical figures and even funnier accents. What could have easily been another drab history class becomes memorable and fun when retouched with a splash of his humor. Mr. Green consistently keeps his students engaged in interactive discussions and activities; there is simply no room for boredom in his classes. Unlike some teachers who teach through purely lecturing, Mr. Green has his students learn through the textbook themselves and test their knowledge through group discussions of main ideas. Like a painter filling in cracks in a newly dried wall, he then fills in the gaps in his students’ knowledge with detailed recounts of important topics. In addition to his anecdotal lessons, Mr. Green, a true history buff, has a love of recounting his travels to various historical sites and often urges his students to visit them themselves.

While not intimidating, Mr. Green is not to be mistaken for an “easy” teacher. He values and strongly upholds order and discipline within his classroom. Cheaters beware, Mr. Green watches over every corner of his classroom with eyes of a hawk and equally sharp ears. Moreover, he does not accept excuses of any kind, and woe be to the student who does not wish to learn. Although he doesn’t “force” students to put extra effort into his class, Mr. Green effectively keeps them on their toes with his frequent and unexpected pop quizzes. Demanding only the best from his students, he expects quality work and results, be it on notes, projects, or tests. However, Mr. Green is by no means a tyrant; he is also fair, allowing more second chances than other teachers might be willing to give and promoting good work ethic among his students. He also encourages students to apply events and ideas of the past to recent or ongoing events, so that they might see that the past still influences the present.

A great comedian, storyteller, and above all, a wonderful teacher, Mr. Green continues to touch the lives of his students in ways they probably don’t realize now, but will remember him for in the future. mlin@apachepowwow.com

, APES has become an incredibly enjoyable course. , for Mr. Baroni’s class is truly a treasure to have. ktran@apachepowwow.com

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ACADEMICS

By JOSIE CHEN

Staff Writer

For AHS students, staying up late to complete homework, study for a test or work on a project is very common. However, losing sleep on a daily basis and stressing out constantly can take a heavy toll on teenagers’ health. Fortunately, there are a couple of ways to find a balance between health and academics.

First, learn to develop time management skills. Rather than working on a project for an unnecessarily long period of time, try to speed up the process and use the excess time to work on another assignment. As a result, you will be able to accomplish a greater amount of tasks in a lesser amount of time. In addition, by learning to be more efficient, you are also developing the important skills that will be beneficial later on in life.

Another way to find a balance between health and academics is to be motivated and willing to do your homework at any given time.

The goal is to finish as much work as possible.

For example, if you decide that you will be going on a run later on in the night or playing a sport, try to get a head start on your homework during the school day, whether it is during lunchtime or even free class time. Understanding the consequences of procrastinating on homework will help motivate you to complete it

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as soon as possible.

You can also learn to take care of your health while still succeeding in academics by pushing some of the workload onto the weekend. During the school week, work is constantly piling up and it may even be improbable to finish everything every single night. Instead of staying up until 2:00 a.m. or 3:00 a.m., head to bed early and put off any assignments that are not due yet. Staying up late will make it harder for your brain to focus in class on the next day.

It will cause you to feel drowsy and drained.

You will end up falling asleep during the day when you should be working and learning. It will set off another cycle of losing sleep at night and snoozing during the day. Therefore, it is a smarter idea to decide which assignments are your priorities, do what you can for the day, and try to head to bed as soon as possible. As for the other assignments, just make sure you complete them over the weekend when you are well rested.

Even though it can be very tricky at times to balance a strenuous academic life while still incorporating health into your everyday routine, a few changes here and there can help to make everything much easier.

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By JOLENE HUEY

Staff Writer

No matter what grade you are in, you have experienced the extreme stress of a critical test such as the PSAT, SAT, ACT, or any form of state testing. Because the test you are taking is so important, the stakes and anxiety get extremely high. Pressure becomes very noticeable, especially the few days before your test date. Here are some steps that can be taken by stress-burdened students to mentally prepare for a test day and other resources they can use to de-stress.

With so much on the line of this very important test, it’s easy to start doubting yourself and coming up with worst-case scenarios.

These negative what-if thoughts definitely don’t help, so you should try something better. Think positive, uplifting thoughts such as “I prepared well and I have this down.” Find your favorite statement and say it as often as you need. When it isn’t enough to say these statements to yourself, take a few slow, deep breaths to help.

An extremely powerful stress-relieving technique is visualization; you create mental images of your goals. For example, imagine walking out of your testing room and feeling jchen@apachepowwow.com the excitement and relief at getting through Graphics courtesy of CLIPART.COM, the test. Or, you can imagine your own “happy DAFONT.COM, and VECTOR.COM place”. Sometimes feeling confident on your

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Writing a hook is similar to lodging a fish hook in a person’s mouth. Once lodged, the person gets dragged into your writing, though in a far less bloody manner. In any case, a hook is a type of attention grabber meant to “hook” the reader’s interest from the very beginning of your essay.

The reason these are so important is because without a good beginning, readers are not likely read further into your writing. This is why teachers often emphasize the importance of a good opening.

Hooks come in various forms and styles. For example, a popular one is the question hook, in which you state a question that hints what the essay will be about. This style of introduction encourages readers to finish the writing to search for an answer.

Other varieties include quotes, anecdotes, interesting facts, sound effects, and “painting a picture”. The quote hook involves beginning with any type of quote. It can be one by a famous person or celebrity, a quote from literature, or simply dialogue. An anecdote, an amusing (and relevant) personal story, can also be used to captivate readers. In addition, interesting facts such as surprising statistics

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test day is all you need for everything else to follow.

Another approach to take is forgiving yourself. People tend to get hard on themselves, whether it be because they got stuck on a question or were more stressed than they were hoping for. Just don’t worry about it. Instead, you can help yourself with self-assurance.

Don’t forget that AHS is also taking measures to help students cope with stress. During the first week of November, AHS held three days of de-stressing events that were designed to teach students how to handle stress better.

The first day, Wednesday, was designed to help students recognize the signs and symptoms of stress. The next day, the lecture provided information about talking to parents and available resources. The de-stressing event was finished off on Friday with yoga, meditation, and quiet music. These are activities that can greatly help calm your nerves and eliminate several stress factors.

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and other obscure information are another viable method of garnering attention. Sound effects, or onomatopoeias, such as “boom”, “bam”, “hiss”, or “poof” are also a common way of attracting readers. Lastly, imagery and a lot of description paints a picture in the reader’s mind, allowing them to become engrossed and immersed in the writing.

Of course, there are quite a few more types of hooks, but these are just a few of the more popular ones.

A few general tips can be applied to all of these. Be descriptive, regardless of which method you are using.

However, it is a good idea to leave some details up to the imagination, just to keep readers on their toes. Do what is necessary to ensure that your hook is effective and fits with your essay.

Another important thing to remember when writing your introduction is to make sure that the information is relevant to the rest of your essay. Even if your hook is the most fascinating thing in the known universe, if it has no relation to the rest of your writing, it is basically pointless.

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By SISSI YANG School is all about maintaining a perfect balance between your grades and your personal life, with physical fitness often getting left out of your schedule. A lot of students have sacrificed their health in order to finish the mindbending amount of work they’re given every week. This simply shouldn’t be the case, as exercise has been proven to be one of the most positive things one can do to improve mental capacity and overall bodily function.

According to a study done by the Department of Exercise Science at the

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University of Georgia, even some light exercise over a short 20 minute span helps with information processing and memory function. Researchers had children ages 11 to 17 commit to 20 to 40 minutes of moderate physical activity every day for three months. Consequently, the fMRI results displayed an enhancement in brain activity; the prefrontal cortex was increasingly more active, while an area slightly behind it showed less activity — an effect usually found in those with rapidly developing cognitive skills. All of the students who were studied exhibited a significant increase in math skills, and most impressively, the most physically active ones showed arounda 3.8 point increase on standard I.Q. tests.

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“Yes, I realize I have a test tomorrow and I’ve realized I should be studying instead of staying up late and watching YouTube videos...but I have tomorrow morning and lunch to study, so I should be fine.”

Sound a bit familiar?

Procrastination is a very common problem found within a lot of high school students.

It stops us from doing things that may be really important and delays our time without meaning to.

But have you ever stopped to wonder what actually causes that “I’ll do it later” feeling? Obviously, it takes place in your brain, but what actually goes on up there when you decide to push something to the very last minute?

Let’s begin with a little brain science. All

By increasing heart rate and blood flow, more oxygen is made available to the brain.

And, by releasing a handful of hormones, such as dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, the body creates a nourishing environment in which brain cells can develop more rapidly.

Exercise has also been shown to contribute to an increase in growth factors in the brain, resulting in more neuronal links forming between areas of the brain which are essential for students to learn with. Another report done by scientists from Stockholm revealed that the effects of exercise on the body had the same results as an antidepressant, which is most likely caused by a drop in stress hormones.

In this particular experiment, running led to an enhanced growth in the hippocampus, an important region of the brain linked with learning and memory.

However, school systems are more centered around academic success rather than the overall fitness of the student population. Communities across the U.S. are trying to combat the legislation and policies surrounding physical activity, trying to persuade school boards

to implement exercise more often in their curriculum.

What can you do to improve your own physical and mental health? Adopting exercise styles that incorporate a balance between both strength training and mental processing will reap greater results compared to an intense workout alone. Exercises that involve integrating coordination, rhythm, and strategy are a great way to spur the development of new connections within the brain. In general, aerobic exercise is a good place to start, as it’s easier on the body, yet a great way for damaged brain cells to heal in the aforementioned growth factors that are released. Activities such as dance or yoga help incorporate coordination in conjunction with cardiovascular conditioning, and are immensely beneficial. Getting a few stretches done in the morning can boost your productivity during the day by preparing you for the mental stresses the next 12 hours will bring, and can help with the retention of new information and improve your reaction to complex situations. But, no matter what you choose to commit to, physical activity should be one of the top things on your priority list every day.

humans have something called the prefrontal cortex, which is a part of the brain located at the front of your head, around where your forehead would be. This part of your brain is responsible for many complex behaviors, including personality expression, social behavior, and planning.

Now to another part of the brain. The limbic system consists of many parts of your noggin, including the amygdala, hippocampus, thalamus, and more. It’s located around the midsection of your brain. This portion of the brain deals with three key functions: emotion, memories, and stimulation. It is responsible for thinking and movement. It also includes the pleasure center of your brain.

Imagine procrastination as a major war between the prefrontal cortex and the limbic system. When it comes to a decision, the prefrontal cortex tries to take over by convincing you that doing your work on time will be beneficial and save you time.

But the limbic system fights back with its

best weapon: the pleasure center. It convinces you that as long as you do your work at a later time, you’ll still be able to finish your math homework and the latest episode of your favorite Korean drama at the same time.

If the limbic system succeeds, it rewards you with certain chemicals like dopamine, which increases your happiness for choosing to procrastinate.

And the poor prefrontal cortex is defeated mercilessly once again.

The next time you decide whether to squish in a few Netflix episodes or finish your homework, just finish your homework. Try listening to your poor prefrontal cortex for once.

But remember, if you do procrastinate, it’s not your fault - it’s just the wiring of your brain!

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By TANYA LEE

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“If you want to see magic lands, close your eyes and you will see one.” Surprisingly enough, this isn’t a quote from a best-selling lifestyle book by a famous TV show host. It’s actually from the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Yes, that movie with the chocolate rivers and the funny green-haired Oompa-Loompas. On Nov. 4, some got the chance to experience the film with yet another twist during a live-to-film production of the movie at the Hollywood Bowl.

So, how exactly is a live-to-film performance different? The movie’s original soundtrack is stripped away. A symphony orchestra is brought in to accompany the film as it plays. This particular production featured the four-piece ensemble DeVotchKa as well as a music ensemble conducted by American music producer Jeff Hoeppner.

The event also featured various famous actors.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was directed by Mel Stuart and released in 1971. It’s based on Roald Dahl’s famous

book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The movie centers around Charlie Bucket, a boy from a poor family who lives next to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. One day, Willy Wonka announces that he has hidden five golden tickets in various chocolate Wonka bars, and that whoever finds the tickets will receive a factory tour and a lifetime supply of chocolate. That day, all five ticket winners are announced. But to Charlie’s surprise, one of the tickets is declared a fraud, and Charlie finds the last ticket in a chocolate bar that he bought with money found on the street. The next day, he meets the four other winners: gluttonous Augustus Gloop, spoiled Veruca Salt, gum-chewing Violet Beauregarde, and television-addicted Mike Teevee.

Throughout the film, each of the characters, except Charlie, suffers a disappointing fate.

In addition to having a memorable plot, the film also featured some unforgettable cast members. Gene Wilder was cast as Willy Wonka, Peter Ostrum as Charlie Bucket, and Jack Albertson as Charlie’s Grandpa Joe. The movie is worth watching at least once, with its detailed scenes and funny lines.

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other actors. Finn Wolfhard, who’s best known for his roles in the popular TV show Stranger Things and the recent horror movie It, played as Charlie Bucket. Famous satirical songwriter and parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic played and sang all the parts for the Oompa-Loompas. Award-winning actor John Stamos sang “Pure Imagination” as Willy Wonka. Elle King took on Veruca Salt’s “I Want It Now” with actor Giancarlo Esposito who played The Candy Man, singer Ingrid Michaelson as Mrs. Bucket, and actor Richard Kind as Grandpa Joe. Sadly, the film isn’t currently available on most well-known video streaming sites.

However, the original book is a fun read, and you can also check out the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Netflix. And remember what may be one of the most inspirational lines from the film: “Don’t forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he always wanted. He lived happily ever after.” tlee@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of COOKIE-JAM. COM and GMOVIEB.COM

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By KALI TAM

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The 64th annual Arcadia Festival of Bands (AFOB) occured on Nov. 18. AFOB is one of the most well-known events hosted by Arcadia. Over 40 of the best bands in Southern California, including Chino, Mt. Carmel, and West High School, were invited to attend this competition. This event is the longest running band review in California and consists of three different portions, the band review, the percussion festival, and the field show.

The band review, or better known as the parade, begins at 9:00 a.m. every year and features a Dignitary Parade at 8:40 a.m. Since the event was hosted by Arcadia, the AHS Band had the honor of starting off the parade with their march, “Grandioso”, while the bands of the three middle schools—Foothills, First Avenue, and Dana—proudly trailed behind with their own marches. AFOB then continued with the percussion festival, which occured at AHS’ Salter Stadium. As the percussionists drummed away, our band members could be found taking a short break and preparing for the next part of the review—the highly anticipated field show. This show was located at Citrus College, and many prestigious bands from the Southern California School Band and Orchestra

By TRACY XIA

Staff Writer

What is chamber music? Chamber music is often regarded as another term for classical music, although that is rather untrue. This genre is more than just classical music, but rather a subdivision created for a specific purpose.

While it is true that chamber music is part of the classical music time period, it is really a special type of music written for small ensembles.

Rather than a grand orchestra with rich and exciting sounds, the small ensembles of chamber music perform simpler and more refined pieces.

Also unlike a traditional orchestra, an ensemble for chamber music is much smaller, with only a few performers. Each performer plays a different part or instrument, different from an orchestra where a group of players play one part.

As its name suggests, chamber music is usually performed in “chambers”, or generally just a smaller, more intimate space. Due to this closer and more intimate nature, chamber music is sometimes referred to as the “music of friends”.

The famous composer Joseph Haydn is credited with creating the chamber music we know of today. Haydn composed pieces for ensembles for string trios, duos, and wind instruments. His composition style remained prominent in succeeding chamber pieces for the next two hundred years. It is said that he used a conversational style when composing his

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Association (SCSBOA) were also participating to compete for the 6A championship.

AFOB is a particularly special event to the marchers, and the streets of Arcadia are always packed with friends and family, who cheer the band members on during the parade. Not only does the adrenaline from marching in front of loved ones make this band review special, but it’s also the last official event of the marching season. It represents the dedication that every member has put into their performance over the span of a couple months, and allows the marchers to look back to see how they’ve improved. Flute sophomore Elisha Wang revealed that AFOB has a special place in her heart since “we have our final show at the 6A SCSBOA championships, and it allows us to show off after three months of hard work,” while snare sophomore Sage Sabharwal stated that “AFOB has a special meaning to many of us since a number of us have been involved since middle school. Marching the same route reminds us how far we’ve all come, and represents all the strides we’ll make in the future.”

If you missed this spectacular event this year, make sure you go out to support the band as they march down the streets of their hometown next year! ktam@apachepowwow.com Photo courtesy of ARCADIAMUSIC. PHOTOGRAPHY Graphic courtesy of 1001FONTS.COM

pieces, where each instrumental part responds to another. Each instrumental part possesses its own musical character and melody that contributes to the overall piece. Another famous composer who contributed to chamber music is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Mozart’s piano ensembles were the first to employ a conversational tone for this particular instrument. In his pieces, Mozart gave string instruments their own character, which served to respond to the piano rather than making them accompaniments to the piano. While Haydn and Mozart were two prominent composers, there were also other highly successful composers, such as Ludwig van Beethoven, that contributed to chamber music. Chamber music is also unique when considering its composition form. Most of the time, it consists of four different movements which vary in musical themes and tempo.

It seems that chamber music is not as well-known or appreciated nowadays, but there are many active chamber ensembles. Ongoing shows are available from different organization and groups, including many from the Los Angeles area. Support these musicians who continue to share their love and passion for classical art and learn more about different musical styles that are easily neglected today. txia@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of IHDIMAGES.COM and 1001FONTS.COM

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Formed in 2012, the L.A. Dance Project (LADP) is launching the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts’ first company-inresidence program. Located in Beverly Hills, the center can seat an audience of over 500 people and is where French dancer and choreographer, Benjamin Millepied, will lead the company for four shows this fall.

Millepied has danced with many prestigious companies, such as the New York City Ballet, the Paris Opera Ballet, and the Mariinsky Ballet. Before retiring from the New York City Ballet in 2011, he choreographed and starred in the award-winning film, Black Swan.

Afterwards, he founded LADP, and recruited multiple dancers from the renowned Juilliard School, which only accepts 12 males and 12 females worldwide each year.

The group held its first premiere performance on Nov. 2, performing four pieces: “Closer”, “Second Quartet”, “In Silence We Speak”, and “Orpheus Highway”. According to Los Angeles Times writer, Laura Bleiberg, “Second Quartet”, choreographed by Noé Soulier, was a “memorable introduction.”

This 28-minute piece resembled a “live-action cartoon” in which Soulier intricately built the performance, adding “another story to a house of cards.” However, “Second Quartet” wasn’t

“the superior of two new works on the program choreographed by Millepied,” describing it as an “energetic Western-tingled retelling of the ancient love story of Orpheus and Eurydice.”

One might recall in our freshman English unit, the tragic Greek myth surrounding Eurydice’s sudden death and Orpheus’ undying love. Unable to bear the loss of his lover, he travels down to the Underworld and begs Hades and Persephone to let him bring Eurydice back to Earth. He plays his mesmerizing lyre and gets them to agree on one condition, he can’t look at her until they both have reached the land of the living again. Orpheus forces himself not to turn back and makes it out. However, when he finally looks, he realizes Eurydice hasn’t stepped out yet. Thus, she is whisked away from him for the rest of eternity, just mere seconds from being reunited again. Millepied’s unique version was accompanied by a video in the background in which the dancers would leave the stage and reappear on screen and vice versa, highlighting their heartfelt emotions as they performed.

If you missed the LADP this fall, no worries! They’ll be back at the Wallis in the spring from April 5 to 7 with four new pieces. joang@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of PINTEREST.COM and 1001FONTS.COM

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As the cold weather starts to roll in, Boys Varsity Soccer is preparing for its upcoming season. Last year, the team had an impressive win at the Arcadia Winter Cup, sweeping the tournament 4-0. However, the team struggled with time commitments and other issues, leading to deficits in teamwork which was seen through its league record of 2-3-9.

Still, junior Alex Yen is optimistic that things will change this season, hoping that the team’s newest changes will allow them to overcome the obstacles it faced last year. To prepare,

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the team has been conditioning throughout its practices with hopes of increasing overall fitness and preventing long-term injuries, allowing each player to be at the top of his game.

After conditioning, players go through passing drills and hold small scrimmages. This is to sharpen their ball handling skills and work on training their vision. Alex mentioned that the team has “the talent to do well this season, so our coach tells us to keep trying and to trust the process, [believing] it’ll pay off in the end.”

Sophomore Gabriel Yang also spoke enthusiastically about Coach Paul Miles, adding that Coach Miles “gives us full support as [both] a coach [and] friend.” Alex also mentioned that GROUPING UP Under the leadership of Coach Paul Miles, the boys huddle up to receive feedback to improve upon their weaknesses and fortify their strengths.

KICKING OFF Boys Varsity Soccer continues to practice and condition weekly for its upcoming season starting next month.

the new Assistant Coach, Edgar Espinoza, is “committed” to the team, adding an enthusiastic sense of promise among players. Not only is the team having productive practices with supportive coaches, it also has a different lineup this season with only three seniors, creating a “relatively young group,” as Alex put it.

So far, Gabriel has noticed that “the team’s chemistry is building up,” happily noting that “nothing could be better.” He enjoys “playing among friends” because it helps strengthen their trust and “builds up experience,” opening up room for constructive criticism and resulting in continuous improvement with each game.

Alex also pointed out the importance of how

By JUSTIN CHEN Staff Writer

Girls Varsity Tennis has once again proved to the Pacific League its unmatched strength and speed by winning league undefeated. When asked about how the season has gone thus far, Team Captain senior Aubrie Weissbuch stated, “Our season has been going just as I hoped it would go, with another undefeated League win.” This is especially impressive since the team was moved into Division One this season.

Standing beside Aubrie is Team Captain junior Francesca Yao, who mentioned that the team has “been extremely focused on winning CIF because [the team] lost a pretty close match last year to Harvard Westlake in the quarterfinals.”

Disappointed after their loss last year, the girls turned that disappointment into motivation to practice and improve for this year’s CIF, where they will be facing Palos Verdes High School in the quarterfinals.

To prepare for its upcoming matches, the team has been practicing extra-hard on not just the weekdays, but also on the weekends. Francesca said that “the team has been putting a lot more hard work and dedication to its weekday school practices, but in addition to that, [the team has] even practiced together on weekends so that its skills stay sharp for the matches dur-

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“everyone has a specific task” and “has a role in the game.” Because everyone does his part, the team performs well during games and doesn’t suffer any uncertainty while passing. He knows that the team chemistry is improving.

Last season, Pasadena High School bested AHS during both of their close league games and AHS wants revenge. We wish you the best of luck Apaches!

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ing the week.”

With all of the time and effort the girls have put into their games, their hopes for CIF are high, and definitely not out of reach. Team Captain senior Sydney Tran states that they “hope to win CIF and move to State and hopefully win [that] as well.” Aubrie agreed with Sydney, for her “goal for [the] team is to qualify for the State Championships and go as far as [they] possibly can.” The team has proven through its nonstop dedication and determination that CIF and State are just at the tip of the members’ fingers.

However, in order to win CIF, Francesca said that they also “need to beat Corona Del Mar, the number one seed, which will be an extremely difficult match” for them. Even if the team must inevitably face this powerhouse school, the girls are not intimidated.

Francesca confidently stated that “with the right strategies, beating [Corona Del Mar] is definitely possible.” Furthermore Aubrie passionately stated that it “would be amazing to relive the journey all the way to State, and I know it is highly possible.” Undoubtedly, this team is sure to go far. Good luck Apaches! jchen@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of 1001FONTS.COM Photos by JOSIE CHEN and GRACE HONG

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“What I’ve learned from my experience in volleyball [is] that you can’t win alone and you need to depend on your teammates to cover spots that you can’t and that you can always improve no matter how good you think you are.” — Gavin Lei, 12, Boys JV Volleyball

“One of my favorite experiences from playing basketball was my first season at [the] YMCA. I was pretty terrible at the time, but as the season went on I began developing a passion for basketball,.” — Richard He, 10, Boys Varsity Basketball

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Boys Varsity Football Arcadia v. Crescenta Valley (22-16) Arcadia v. Hillcrest (21-20) Arcadia v. Katella (35-41)

“It’s a community of friendship, hard work, and accountability. It has shaped me into not only a better athlete, but [into] a person who now knows how to [better] persevere.” — Emme Chen, 9, Girls Frosh-Soph Soccer

“I’ve come to learn that my passion for tennis never dies; it may waver as I play less and less because of school, but it reignites everytime I start practicing again.” — Jimmy Liu, 11, Boys Varsity Tennis jcun@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of 1001FONTS.COM Photos by JOSIE CHEN and GRACE HONG

Girls Varsity Tennis Arcadia v. Camarillo (18-0) Arcadia v. Northwood (15-3) Arcadia v. Palos Verdes (10-8) Arcadia v. Corona Del Mar (8-10) Arcadia v. University (6-1) Arcadia v. Torrey Pines (6-1) Arcadia v. Corona Del Mar (3-4)

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pel and San Dimas,” Ashley stated. Though the girls have not won a tournament like this before, they hope to come out with more success this time around: attributed to practice. Over With just a few weeks before its first the summer, the girls have been going game, Girls Varsity Basketball is ready to to weekly practices to keep in shape. get back on the courts. Last year, the As game season creeps closer, they girls ended with a record of 15-13, have turned practice up a notch but with a fresh start and more upwith daily workouts and, as perclassmen, the team is eager to most members refer to it, “hell play again this season. The girls week” during the last week of have been training all summer “We practice every day. During October. Senior Clarissa Kiand putting in extra hours practice, we do a lot of game simulayomura notes, “in practice, to get into shape before the we do a lot of game simulaseason starts with their first tion type drills. We run through plays, tion type drills that help us game against Monrovia High defense sets, and do a lot of conditionprep very well for [upcomSchool. ing] games.” Going through Not only have the girls ing. We’ve developed a close bond plays, potential defense sets, gained new members, but and conditioning have imthey have also retained the over the past three years.” — Ashley proved the girls during the close relationships that proLoong, 12, Girls Varsity Basketball off-season and have prepared pelled them to victory last them well. year. Senior Ashley Loong Girls Varsity Basketball is remarks that the girls have “dein at an exciting time. With seveloped a close bond over the past niority and several new faces, you three years, which has yielded great can undoubtedly expect a great season teamwork and similar love for basfrom this team. Good luck Apaches! ketball.” With this, the girls have been able to come out victorious, but have not achieved all they have wanted. “We are lookbyeh@apachepowwow.com ing forward to our fall tournaments where we Graphic courtesy of ESPN.COM play [against] great teams such as Mark Kepand 1001FONTS.COM Staff Writer

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Number 2: Let it Shine Cyrus, a musician who has a gift for rhyme, lacks the confidence to perform on stage. After he enters a songwriting contest with his best friend, Kris, who is mistaken as the winner of Cyrus’s song. Roxanne, the host of the contest and childhood friend of Cyrus and Kris, begins to fall for Kris and the song she thinks he wrote for him. Cyrus stands in the shadows to support Kris, even though he has had a longtime crush on Roxanne.

Number 3: Get a Clue Lexy Gold, a writer for her school newspaper’s gossip column, takes a picture of her teacher Mr. Orlando Walker that is published in the city’s daily paper when he goes missing. Lexy and her three classmates go on an investigation to find their missing teacher. Throughout the movie, they slowly reveal the truth behind their teacher’s disappearance.

Number 4: Sky High Will Stronghold begins ninth grade at Sky High, a high school that exclusively teaches teenagers with superpowers. Will’s parents are The Commander and Jetstream, one of the world’s most famous superheroes. At Sky High, he meets a group of friends who help him face bullies and Royal Pain, the villain who vows to get rid of all superheroes.

By CASSIDY CHHAY Staff Writer

Disney Channel is basically the home of everyone’s childhood. Disney Channel has made original movies that we all knew and loved, so here are the top eight Disney Channel movies that you need to re-watch or watch.

Number 1: Lemonade Mouth High school students, Olivia, Mo, Charlie, Stella, and Wen, who all share a connection through music, meet in detention. While they are cleaning the basement, they sponaneously make a song during their time in detention.

Miss Reznick, the music teacher supervising detention, sees great potential in them as a band and encourages them to enter a music competition. The story picks up from there and the five students go through their own challenges and challenges as a band. Despite the team having their ups and downs, they continuously prove their strong bond and improve from their hardships as a group.

Number 5: Smart House 13-year-old Ben Cooper takes care of his whole family after his mother dies in an ice skating accident. He has no time to be an actual kid, so when there is a contest to win a smart house named Pat, he enters as many times as he can and wins! The family moves into the house and gets introduced to Sara, the house’s creator. Ben tries to reprogram Pat to make her a substitute mom, but Pat’s personality begins to change into that of an over-controlling mom. She traps the Cooper family and Sara inside the house, saying that the outside world is too dangerous, so the family must find a way to escape their house.

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A quivering mound of cranberry jelly. A silky pile of mashed potatoes. A dish of steaming stuffing. And finally, the turkey, bigger than a small child. If you’ve watched any Thanksgiving movies, you probably recognize this scene. These dishes are a staple at Thanksgiving feasts. But just why is the turkey so important?

Turns out, there’s no solid evidence that turkey was served at the first Thanksgiving. In his book Mourt’s Relation: A Journal of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, colonist Edward Winslow mentioned that the Pilgrims gathered ”wild fowl” in preparation for the meal, but this could also have meant ducks or geese.

In 1856, the journal of colonist William Bradford was reprinted, and it included the statement that there were definitely wild turkeys in the Plymouth area. After Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, many Americans began to consider turkey the Thanksgiving meal of choice. Even Alexan-

der Hamilton once stated that “No citizen of the U.S. shall refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day.” In addition, turkey seemed a sensible choice.

The bird was large enough to could feed an entire family, and unlike

cows and chickens, it didn’t really serve any other purpose. It also wasn’t very common, making it a suitable meal for a special occasion. The famous

cess Protection Program, rescues Rosalinda from an attempted coup. The two are polar opposites, but they grow to love each other as they face challenges of jealous classmates and the invader that wants to take over Costa Luna.

Number 7: Twitches Alex and Camryn, twin sisters witches separated at birth, reunite on their 21st birthday and discover that they have unusual powers. When working together, they double in strength, and together they defend against The Darkness, an unknown monster trying to destroy them. Together, they learn about their lives before and after separation.

Number 8: Jump In! Teenager Izzy Daniels is training to become a boxing champ because it’s his dad’s dream. Interested in the moves in double dutch jump rope, he agrees to help his neighbor, Mary, when she needs a fourth member in her jump rope team. He quickly realizes that the sport takes more talent and teamwork than he expected.

Number 9: Halloweentown This trilogy is centered around a town called Halloweentown. The first movie is by far the best, it follows 13-years-old Marnie. She discovers a portal that is transported to Halloweentown, a magical place where ghost and ghouls, witches and warlocks live to separate themselves from the human world. Marnie must defend herself, the town, and her family from the evil that wants to take over.

Number 10: Radio Rebel Tara Adams, an introverted, shy high school students, creates a radio show called Radio Rebel that broadcast music and talks about embracing each other’s differences. The show grows a lot of popularity, and Tara’s two worlds collide when everyone wants to know who Radio Rebel is. She is in a predicament between revealing herself and facing expulsion or stay hidden and go against everything she stood up for on her radio show.

Number 6: Princess Protection Program Carter Mason, a teen country girl, and Rosalinda Marie Montoya Fiore, the teen princess of Costa Luna, are brought together when Carter’s dad, an agent in the Prin-

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TUrkey book A Christmas Carol also served to boost its popularity. In the book, the frugal, selfish Scrooge sends the poor Cratchit family a Christmas turkey as a present of goodwill.

Ever since, the turkey has become more than just a dish; it has become the face of Thanksgiving.

Howe v e r, in recent years, a major competitor has sprung up: the Tofurky.

In 1980, Seth Tibbott opened up his own tempeh company.

Fifteen years later, he introduced Tofurkey. The dish consists of a small, dense, soy-based roast, stuffed with mushrooms, herbs, and wild rice.

In addition, it only uses non-GMO soybeans and doesn’t contain eggs or milk. Today, it’s a popular meat alternative amongst many vegans and vegetarians.

However, some geological areas may switch out turkey for something more practical. Native fowl may be used, such as quail in Texas. Some areas in the West Coast eat dungeness crab, since crab season starts in November. Deer-hunting also begins around that time, so some Northeastern states encourage the use of venison. In fact, some Alaskan villages eat whale meat during Thanksgiving.

Whatever you choose for your Thanksgiving feast, enjoy those moments with your friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving!

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November 2017

CALENDAR

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By TRACY XIA Staff Writer

Ryuji @ryuji513 This eight-year-old Shiba lives in Japan.

Ryuji always wears a scarf with different patterns and is full of different expressions, but looks very serious most of the time. Don’t misunderstand, Ryuji can still be a silly pup.

Mango @mynameis_mango This Pomeranian lives in South Korea and likes to hang out with her friends. Mango has soft white fur and is always dressed up in fashionable and cute attire. This puppy knows a lot about being aesthetic.

Coconut Rice Bear @coconutricebear This Samoyed lives in Canada and is two years old. She is derpy but also majestic with long fur. She’s quite energetic and specializes in staring straight for the camera.

Marcel @lecorgi This Corgi lives in London (and France) and has the softest looking fur. Marcel travels a lot and is always up for some adventure. He has two eyebrow-like patches of fur above his eyes and likes to smile wide.

KingKing @kingkong_vely This Pekingese lives in South Korea and looks suspiciously like a pug, but she is definitely not. KingKong likes to hang out with her fellow Pekingese friend and bundle up in warm blankets.

Louie @goldenloutriever This Golden Retriever lives in the U.S. and likes to smile. Louie lazes around a lot when he’s at home, but he is also up for some adventure outdoors. He is full of energy like any other Golden Retriever!

Maru @ maruhusky This Husky is three years old and very silly. Maru owns a lot of panda dolls and smiles with squinty eyes. He is a very talented dog with special abilities like winking and curling his tongue.

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CAMPUS FOCUS

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November 2017

Giving Thanks To Our Teachers

Most remarkable is her relentless enthusiasm for the work that she does (and the Dodgers). No matter the subject, Mrs. Grubbs speaks passionately about the characters in stories as if they were real.

She knows exactly how to probe into the minds of her students and is thus able to bring out the best in each and every one of them, making learning a uniquely gratifying experience.

— Sandi Khine, 10

Ms. Latham’s determination to instill the devices of Spanish into her students creates an atmosphere of support in the classroom. Her friendly and open persona play an especially significant role of teaching her students. In order to be an effective language educator, Ms. Latham harnesses her passion and responsibility for teaching Spanish and voices it throughout her lectures.

— Alyssa Rave, 10

When stepping into Ms. Klipstein’s room, it is obvious that it is not a regular classroom. She refuses to supply her students with another boring classroom and instead, goes for the relaxing cafe setting complete with a couch, two sofa chairs, two blue bouncy ball chairs, a stack of dog beds, and a vintage round table. The lengths that she goes to supply the most ideal learning environment goes to show her dedication to her students.

She puts a huge amount of consideration and time into planning out how she can make the lives of her students better. Even so, she does this while insuring the best education to her pupils.

— Benjamin Yeh, 12 Graphics courtesy of IMAGES.TEMPLATE.NET Photos by ELLIE LEE