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THE RED SEA GOES PINK In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, AHS and John Muir High School’s football team donned bright pink garments to show their support for the cause on the field.

By JASMINE OANG

Fire Fighting For A Cure” printed in pink. pink that was out there; it was special seeing player junior Chris Wilson summarized,

Staff Writer Modeling the shirts, firefighters greeted our players, our cheerleaders, and our fans “We started [the game] off really quickly

Students, staff, and families gathered together in a sea of pink on Oct. 19 in Salter Stadium not only to cheer on Boys Varsity Football against John Muir but also in support of Breast Cancer Awareness, as October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness focuses on raising both awareness of the disease and funds for research because, according to Breastcancer.org, “about 1 in 8 U.S. women will get invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.” This year, the Arcadia Fire Department International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 3440 took on the mission to raise money in partnership with City of Hope.

The department set up a tent in front of Gate 1, selling t-shirts with “City of Arcadia

game-goers with warm smiles, shared their mission, and joined the crowd to cheer on the players. Many district staff members, like Public Information Officer Mrs. Amber Nuuvali, sported these t-shirts and other pink attire in support as well.

Mrs. Nuuvali reflected on the Pink Out saying, “Cancer is just a terrible disease that so many people are suffering from...and I think it’s really nice that the football program holds this game annually. [The campaign] helps inform people so that they get themselves checked for symptoms regularly, get diagnosed early, and at least try to fight it until a cure can be found.” Mrs. Nuuvali, who attends many of the team’s games, noted that this was “one of [her] favorite games,” explaining, “Overall, my favorite memory was just looking around and seeing all the

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Athlete Feature—LAURA PEI: Junior Laura Pei discusses commitment to the Cross Country team in this athlete feature. She shares her personal goals for the year and sheds light on how her path and passions have led her to the join the team.

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Rose Court Finalists: Pasadena’s annual Rose Court competition has come to an end, with 44 lucky girls as finalists.

“As an individual who first started out by running for fun during her middle school years, Laura decided to put her love and passion for the sport to good use by joining the cross country team her freshman year.”

in the stands come together because they either know somebody who is currently affected, was affected, is a survivor, or whom they lost.”

ASB and Pep Squad also showed their support for the cause.ASB Pep Commissioner senior Sam Yasuda explained, “For this special game, Pep [Squad] wore pink laces and bows to show its spirit and support, while ASB encourage[d] students to wear pink and come together as a school to show our support for breast cancer awareness while cheering on the football team.”

ASB Athletics Commissioner Warren Oetojo commented, “It’s great seeing so many people come to the game and watch with us. It makes the games fun, and it’s great to support other Apaches.”

As for the game itself, Varsity Football

and played well in the first half. The offensive team scored the points we needed, and the defensive team made big stops, keeping the point gap high.” AHS managed to keep Muir’s scoring to a minimum and finished the game 41-14, securing the Apaches a spot in the Pacific League Finals. Chris noted, “It was a good game all around, but we still have a lot to work on before CIF.” Warren added, “It’s great that we won, not only because it means we go to league finals, but because we all came together for a greater cause in different ways.”

From its support for Breast Cancer Awareness to the Apaches’ win, this game was definitely one to remember.

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Also in this issue: STUDENT LIFE

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FEATURES

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Student Spotlight—ANDREW LI: Freshman Andrew Li is last year’s National Speech and Debate Association tournament champion, and intends to excel on AHS’ Speech and Debate team as well.

Unsolved Cases of Infamy: Though Halloween Photo courtesy of PINTEREST.COM is filled with monsters and haunts galore, someOPINION pg. 4-5 times the scariest stories are ones that are true.

Give These Ruff Dogs a Chance: The number ACADEMICS pg. 14-15 of pitbulls in shelters is disproportionately high, Should You Study Abroad? Studying and breed specific legislation is harming them. abroad can be a fantastic experience, but Staff writer Alex Kim elaborates on why she be- there is much to consider before embarking lieves this discrimination is misinformed. on your journey.

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By OISHIKA CHATTOPADHYAY Staff Writer

New Year’s is just around the corner! One thing all residents of L.A. County enjoy during New Year’s is the New Year’s Day Rose Parade. Seven lucky girls who are the perfect epitome of poise and power will march at the parade as a part of the Tournament of Roses 2019 Royal Court. Rose Princess is the coveted title many girls wish to achieve in the area. High school girls from all around the Pasadena area, including AHS, La Cañada, John Muir, and Westridge, all have to go through an extensive application and interview process to demonstrate their abilities as model citizens, including public speaking and academics.

The aforementioned complicated application and interview process were gone through by all Rose Court finalists. Many applicants did not pass the initial standard application round. In the next interview round, the characters of these individual women were summed up. Potential princesses all embody model citizens throughout their day to day lives: philanthropic and part of multiple organizations that focus on self-betterment and the betterment of others.

Among the 44 Rose Court finalists, five of them were seniors at our very own school: Margaret Chang, Hel-

experience. The interview process was challenging, but ultimately a lot of fun!

Along the way, I met so many inspiring young ladies that truly made me want to become a better person. It was an amazing experience, for I think I can speak on behalf of the other four Arcadia finalists when I say that it was an honor to represent Arcadia and the community that has always and continues to support us.”

After the finalist stage was completed, the Tournament of the Roses announced its royal court. This year’s royal court consists of Lauren Michele Baydaline from Westridge High School, Ashley Symone Hackett from John Muir High School, Rucha S. Kadam from La Cañada High School, Sherry Xiaorui Ma from San Marino High School, Micaela Sue McElrath also from Westridge High School, Helen Susan Rossi from Flintridge Preparatory, and Louise Deser Siskel from Sequoyah High School.

Congratulations to all the chosen Rose Court princesses and our very own Arcadia finalists. We wish you the best in your future endeavors and continue being an inspiration to all. ena Simpson, Linzi Qi, Pourobee Saha, and Faith van Haaster. All of them are involved in various activities and organizations both on and off campus, but Rose Court finalist is definitely a position that holds a spe-

cial place in their hearts. Faith reflected on this as she talked about her experience trying out for Rose Princess. “Being a finalist was a privilege and a fulfilling

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Brazil Marches to

Protest Jair Bolsonaro

By ANYA YANG

Staff Writer

At the beginning of October, tens of thousands of protesters rallied across Brazil to show their opposition to the then presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro. The marchers, who were mostly women, filled Brazilian streets to protest the misogynistic comments and extremist positions held by the politician. There was an astonishing 150,000 people protesting in Sao Paulo and 200,000 in Rio de Janeiro. The protests were organized by a Facebook group called Women United Against Bolsonaro, which approximately four million people have joined.

The prominent motto of the rally in Sao Paulo, which was one of the largest gatherings, was “Ele Nao”—Portuguese for “Not Him”. This powerful slogan adorned hundreds of posters and was screamed by the protestors. Bolsonaro’s bold character, retrograde views on race and LGBT issues, and adept use of social media have given him the nickname “Brazilian Donald Trump”.

Bolsonaro has made several controversial statements during his time as a politician. He’s known for defending and even supporting the cruel military dictatorship that ruled Brazil from 1964 to 1985, despite its harsh regimental punishments. He also stated that police should be trained to shoot first and ask questions after. Bolsonaro has publicly called women unknowledgeable, “too ugly to rape”, and undeserving of the same salary as men. In a speech, he called having his daughter a “moment of weakness” because she was female rather than male.

Bolsonaro’s upfront attitude has gained him support among voters who are angry at the current political situation. Upset voters see him as a no-nonsense politician who can successfully rid Brazil of high crime rates and corruption in the government. He has especially found support from right-wing protesters against the Leftist Workers Party, who governed the country for most of the past decade. Many believe he’s an economic alternative to the last government, but, as seen in the protests, a huge number of citizens are still disgusted with his previous hateful statements.

In polls conducted before the election, he has won only 28% of support among the voters polled, in contrast to his enormously high rejection rate. Though the polls showed a disproportionately high rejection rate, the election that took place on Oct. 28 proved otherwise. The Oct. 28 election ended with Bolsonaro besting former mayor Fernando Haddad, winning the presidency with 55.1% of the votes to Haddad’s 44.9%. Obviously, these results have been met with an even bigger outcry of protests and demonstrations. 36-year-old social activist Guilherme Boulous defiantly claimed, that the “voices [of Brazilian citizens] will not be silenced.” In contrast, those in support of Bolsanaro stanchly believe he will bring nothing but fortune to the country, and that his presidency is the best thing that could have happened to Brazil. Ultimately, only time will tell how his presidency really plays out. ayang@apachepowwow.net Photos courtesy of VOX.COM and THEGUARDIAN.COM

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2018 Nobel Prize in Physics Shared by Woman

By KYLIE HA

Staff Writer

Arthur Askin, Gerard Mourou, and Donna Strickland were awarded the Nobel Prize in physics in early October for their groundbreaking and innovative invention in the field of laser physics. For the first time in 55 years, Strickland and Mourou were awarded one half of the award, with the other half going to Askin. Donna Strickland is only the third woman to be awarded a Nobel in physics, with the other two being Marie Curie in 1903 and Maria GoeppertMayer in 1963.

“We need to celebrate women physicists because they’re out there.

I’m honored to be one of those women,” Strickland said to the Nobel Prize Foundation.

Arthur Ashkin of Bell Laboratories in Holmdel, New Jersey, is being honored for his invention of optical tweezers. The “laser beam fingers” can grab minuscule living cells, including particles, atoms, and viruses. In 1987, he used the tweezers to grasp live bacteria without harming them at all.

Achievements between Strickland (University of Waterloo, Canada) and Mourou (École Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France) led to the creation of the world’s shortest and most intense laser pulses. Together, the duo invented what is called chirped pulse amplification, a process by which laser pulses are stretched in time, amplified and compressed. When a pulse is squished in time and becomes shorter, the same amount of light is packed into the tinier space, and so the pulse’s intensity skyrockets from the bottom up. This technique is used in millions of laser eye surgeries every year and

in therapy targeting cancer.

Since the prize was founded in 1901, women have won only 43 out of the 923 prizes, approximately one in twenty. Even though nearly half of humanity is comprised of women, questions have been raised: “Why do so [few] women win the Nobel prize?”

“How often do women get this award?” Göran Hansson, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Nobel Foundation, replied, “Part of it is that we go back in time to identify discoveries. We have to wait until they have been verified and validated before we can award the prize. There was an even larger bias against women then. There were far fewer women scientists if you go back 20 or 30 years.”

The incredible and aweinspiring breakthrough in laser physics of Donna Strickland and her subsequent receiving of the Nobel Prize is one for the books—she received an opportunity to do something only four women have been able to do and seized it without further hesitation.

It was not only the invention of the chirped pulse amplification that was innovative and inspiring, but also the history behind those who made it happen. As the world continues to grow in any means possible, there will be more accomplishments and awards given to those who are hidden in the shadows. kha@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of PHYS.ORG and 123RF.COM

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Las Vegas Strip Pays Tribute to Victims as shooting anniversary passes

By REBECCA TAO Staff Writer

On Oct. 1, 2017, Stephen Paddock opened fire on spectators of a festival in the Las Vegas Strip, killing 58 people and marking the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. One year after this horrific incident, the Strip went dark along with neighboring cities in remembrance of the victims of the shooting.

Hundreds of people were injured and wounded in the 2017 shooting by the perpetrator. Paddock used a semiautomatic rifle with a bump fire stock making it an automatic weapon—which is banned in the U.S.—to shoot at the crowd gathering around the closing stages of the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival. Paddock was situated on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel-casino complex, and at 10:05 p.m., Paddock fired his first shots. The chaos ended after ten minutes of constant firing, and Paddock took his own life before the police reached him.

This shooting caused an uproar of protestors against the National Rifle Association (NRA) as many citizens called for better gun control laws. Furthermore, when the news was released, an autopsy revealed that Paddock had no brain abnormalities, which further drove the debate against possessing arms. Some argued that because no mental health issues were found, it was even more imperative to implement gun control laws, while others believed that no matter what, guns should and will always be easily accessible.

The Las Vegas Strip has taken the initiative to commemorate the loss of many lives and pay respects to the families of the victims as a year has passed since the tragic event. At sunrise, the police held a remembrance ceremony, and soon after, a prayer vigil at City Hall. In the evening, the Strip—along with other cities—went dark at 10:01 p.m. and at 10:05 p.m. A reading of the names of the victims of the shooting was held at a memorial garden.

Governor Sandoval also ordered flags to be cast half-mast across the state of Nevada.

The hashtag #VegasStrong was displayed on neon signs in the Strip and the phrase “When Things Get Dark, Las Vegas Shines” was also emphasized in the mourning city. While this day will remain infamous in American history as the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S., Oct. 1 will also remain a day of tribute and respect as magnificently depicted by the actions of the Las Vegas community. rtao@apachepowwow.net Photos courtesy of ABCNEWS.COM

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Overcoming My

Quiet Asian Girl Syndrome

By KAYLI MAK Staff Writer

“Guess what this table has in common!”

“Quiet Asian Girl Syndrome?”

“Correct!”

The scene opens with my third period AP Biology class in sophomore year. The teacher had come up with the idea of assigning people to certain seats based on their common characteristics. I now sat slightly embarrassed and wholly disappointed at a table in the very back of the room, where my shy deskmates and I must gather the courage to talk to the teacher and our classmates, lest we fail the class for inability to hear and see.

I’ve never been much of an outspoken person. I don’t talk to many people other than my friends, and I generally avoid eye contact whenever possible. In fact, I’m so silent in class that when the teacher takes attendance and I say “here”, they mark me absent anyway.

Prior to entering high school, my Quiet Asian Girl Syndrome had reached its peak. I was entirely prepared to become a social pariah, the unapproachable kind that sulks in the back corner of the classroom and offers nods and harsh grunts in place

of actual words, the kind that no one acknowledges, the kind that people know only as, “Wait, you’re in this class?” However, things took a very different path.

I joined a performing arts group.

It definitely wasn’t in my comfort zone; in all honesty, I had been dragged to the auditions kicking and screaming. Unfortunately, I am no quitter, and I quickly found myself surrounded by strong personalities, loud voices, and authority figures who were very fond of responses in the form of a powerful, perky “Yes!” In spite of my resolution to remain my silent, unfriendly self, my daily routines switched from watching television in silence to howling across a football field (or a large tarp) so my teammates would hear me. My mumbled replies to the coaches morphed into the semi-lively barks of agreement that they so enjoyed (though this change came more out of fear of being forced to run than anything else).

Upon my first day of high school, I surprised myself by being able to look people in the eyes and speak loud enough for people to hear me. Yet, no experience I underwent could compel me to actively seek out conversation or to speak to authority figures without tremors of fear and running shoes. I’d learned to survive under social circumstances but even today, I still haven’t

learned to thrive.

It’s difficult to erase an entire part of my personality. It’s even more difficult to make myself the exact opposite of who I once was. It’s a bumpy road toward shedding introversion. But it’s a good progression. I can say that I’ve changed for the better, however small the change is. It isn’t much, but it’s definitely something. I’m now capable of saying, “I’m here. I exist. You can’t mark me absent when I am in class!”

Maybe I still can’t approach a teacher without a sense of dread. Maybe, sometimes, I can’t come up with the small talk to supplement a decent conversation with one of my classmates.

Maybe my nightmares are still filled with English presentations, raising my hand in class, and smiling in front of an audience.

But maybe, just maybe, things are better than they would’ve been had I not forced myself to adjust and adapt to a bigger, more social environment. The curtains have not closed on my journey in high school, and as long as I’m here, and as long as I have the opportunity to do so, I will try acceptably hard to make some headway on my shortcomings. kmak@apachepowwow.net

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give these ruff dogs a chance

By ALEXIS KIM

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Every week, my visit to the Pasadena Humane Society follows a similar trend. While working within the kennels, I noticed that puppies, smaller dogs, and those with a calm temperament were almost always adopted on the same day that they become available. However, there are some dogs that I have seen week after week, sometimes being adopted and then returned. To my disappointment, it became increasingly easy to predict which dogs would remain. It is the Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans, German Shepherds, and mixed dogs who all carry an unfair stigma around their breed.

Due to negative portrayals and overall lack of knowledge, these breeds are often labelled by the general public as “aggressive” and “vicious”. Many may have heard the horror stories of dog fights and of adults and children suddenly being attacked.

Quickly, this type of behavior is pinned on the breed as an inherent characteristic, and thus, because of the perception that these dogs are dangerous, they are banned or strictly regulated in over 700 cities in 40 states through breed-specific legislation. Yet, little does the public know that the cause of these stereotypes is, in fact, a problem with people and not with the dogs.

The most common misconception is that aggression towards humans is a normal trait, but most likely, if a dog acquires any sort of threatening behavior, it is because it was unfortunately trained to do so or was handled by an inexperienced owner. Bully breeds, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and German Shepherds are relatively large and powerful dogs. Therefore, they need a strong and confident owner who is willing to commit lots of time and energy into giving them socialization, exercise, discipline, and affection. Otherwise, the dogs, like children, will not know if their behavior is accept-

able or not. Additionally, it is unfair to group specific breeds into this category of hostile dogs only based on their appearance, because any animal may attack when provoked and it is almost never without warning.

Unfortunately, while there is plenty of information available on how to avoid provoking a dog, it is not widely known.

Thus, abrupt attacks are an added misunderstanding. Dogs show several obvious signs of discomfort, such as having their tail down, eyes wide, ears back, and leaning away with a stiff body.

If they are to bite, it is usually because warning signs are ignored and the approach continues. The dogs are only trying to protect themselves from a person they are not familiar with. Also adding to the stigma, rumors claim that certain dogs have jaws that “lock” into place when biting, but this, like the other misconceptions, is just a myth. Pit bulls especially have been studied for locking their jaws, but it was found that they have the same anatomy as any other dog and

that, in fact, their jaws exert less pressure than the average dog.

Lastly, just because the breed has a bad reputation doesn’t mean that they cannot be good family dogs. In the official temperament test, a dog is walked past neutral, friendly, and threatening stimuli to examine their reaction. If they display unprovoked aggression, unrecovered panic, or very strong avoidance, the test is failed. In the results after testing thousands of dogs, the passing percentage of every breed listed above scored within the top ten. It has also been proven several times that these dogs can be gentle, loving, loyal, and if well-socialized, especially great with children. While they may not be a good fit for every family, those who are active and willing to be committed should give them a chance.

Every year, the statistics for stigmatized dogs in shelters become more concerning as there are now more Pit Bulls in shelters than almost every other breed combined. This is not merely because there are so many dogs, but because people will not adopt them. Shelters do not have enough space or money to accommodate every dog that is brought in, and so they must either find a place to transfer them or in the worst case scenario, turn to euthanization. In this way, prejudice greatly affects these gentle giants, who may never find a home for the rest of their lives. If you cannot adopt a dog, I strongly encourage participating in drives, donating, or volunteering at a local shelter, such as Pasadena Humane Society or Baldwin Park Animal Shelter. Also, Affinity for Animals is a club right here at AHS that provides opportunities to get involved and discusses issues surrounding animals, including dogs. Just staying educated can help change attitudes about unfairly stereotyped breeds. akim@apachepowwow.net

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When I was a sophomore, one of my friends asked me if she could copy my chemistry homework. At first, I felt rather insulted, since I spent a lot of time doing it and she did not. I was even more insulted when she gave me the weak excuse of how she was debating with some random guy online about politics, and thus didn’t have any time to do homework.

Yet, I couldn’t say no. She was my friend.

This wasn’t something new. Ever since I was little, I’ve always helped out a friend in need. Even if I was preoccupied, I felt I had a duty to help. And I’m not denying that this can be a good thing. Especially in national emergencies, people should help out as best as they’re capable of doing. Firefighters and police officers dedicate their lives helping people in need. There are instances where you can’t say no to helping someone.

But, at the same time, the more we just help people out with something small, the lower our self-esteem goes. I mean, you let someone else control your decisions because you feel obligated to, even when it is their own responsibility.

It could be from continuously lending someone a pencil because they just keep forgetting theirs to, well, letting someone copy your hard work.

It’s cheating yourself out of self-confidence since you just let people take the easy route, while you have to be responsible. In my experience, I feel like I’ve been trampled over.

And although this appears small, eventually this can pile up and lead to being habitual.

It becomes instinctual to help others. But, what

happens when you’re in senior year, and everyone else in your group leaves you to finish the group project although you haven’t finished college essays? Then, when you’re working, what happens when your boss tells you to stay another hour when you’re exhausted? If you say “yes” to those things, you’re cheating yourself out of self-care because others won’t take up the cause. Once in a while, fine. But not constantly.

This is a problem I still face. And, although I still fall back into bad habits, I’ve found a nifty little way to at least halt myself: “no.” Just, “no.” It isn’t rude to say “no” once. If you’re busy, it’s okay to let your friend down a bit and tell them you are. If you feel it is their responsibility, you can tell them.

When I first tried this out, I was actually really afraid to see how people would react.

But surprisingly, people are considerate and understand if you’re exhausted or if you’re overwhelmed with AP Calculus. Don’t be afraid to not help someone if it’ll affect you negatively.

Does this excuse being a jerk and not helping at all? Absolutely not. If you are fully capable of helping someone, do that. It’s just a nice thing to do. However, it is also important to be nice to yourself.

So, help yourself once in a while, and just say “no.” klee@apachepowwow.net

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By BECKY CHEN Staff Writer

When the teacher asks a question in class, are you the type of student who boldly raises your and to answer it? Or, do you keep it down in order to avoid attracting attention? Back in elementary school, our teachers would always encourage us to participate. Even if our answers were completely wrong, they would insist that wrong answers are okay because that’s how we learn. And although raising our hand in class sounds like such a meaningless task, it actually is much deeper than that.

The moment we raise our hands is actually the moment we step out of our beloved comfort zones.

By raising our hands, we are recognizing our abilities and are building towards our self-confidence!

Speaking from personal experience, having the class’ attention on you when you answer the teacher’s question is definitely stress-inducing. We often choose to not put ourselves out in the spotlight in fear of possibly making a mistake or embarrassing ourselves in front of a crowd. Not only does this paranoia prevent us from raising our hands in class, but it goes beyond that. It prevents us from stepping out of our comfort zone and makes us miss out on the good parts of life. Every mistake is a learning experience, as our elementary school teachers have once taught. The fear of embarrassment is understandable and not uncommon, but don’t let it always conquer you. Life truly starts when you try new things, despite the fact that trying new things is definitely uncomfortable.

I learned this important lesson during summer school last year. The teacher asked for participants to solve a difficult geometric equation on the board, but everybody fell silent. Nobody wanted to raise their hand. Nevertheless, the teacher didn’t give up. He kept on waiting, thus creating an

When the news first came out that Jeff Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon, was raising his workers’ minimum wage to $15 an hour, he was initially praised by many.

One of his supporters was Senator Bernie Sanders, who had criticized Amazon for receiving government subsidies totaling up to $1.5 billion in exchange for creating jobs, despite many of their employees relying on food stamps and government assistance.

However, as the story developed, it was revealed that a lot of the workers are dissatisfied with the new payment system because it rescinds benefits that the previous system offered. Before, attendance and productivity incentives increased pay by 8%, in addition to bonuses and stocks. Still, some employees are happy with this change as they would rather earn extra money now than waiting a few years to receive more.

Amazon workers also received extra bonuses that would almost double during the holiday season, along with more possible work hours and increased pay for these hours. Some say it is suspicious that Amazon is rolling out this new plan now, especially since the new system would cut wages during those months.

The past few months have been hard for the company—there has been increased vocal opposition to the company’s expansion since the conditions still need improvement.

The unionizing of Whole Foods and Amazon

workers, coupled with Sanders’ proposed “Stop BEZOS Act”, which advocates a steep tax that requires large corporations to basically pay the same amount of money workers receive from food stamps, has led to public criticism. Instead of caring for the welfare of its workers, the minimum wage hike is appearing more likely to be a political play by one of the most valuable companies in the world.

This seems to also be the case for its owner, the wealthiest person in the world. Despite Bezos’s net worth of $155 billion, he still has not made a major philanthropic contribution (the largest was less than .001% of his net worth—he has since stated that he plans to donate $2 billion to philanthropy, which is still only 1.3% of his net worth). While it makes sense that someone would spend a long time mulling over the details of where a large amount of money is going, Bezos has also yet to sign the Giving Pledge, which encourages billionaires to donate a majority or large portion of their wealth to charity; the donations he has made include super PACS and for-profit organizations.

Before giving money for political or financial gain, Amazon’s working conditions should improve. aatasoy@apachepowwow.net

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incentive for people to participate just so the class could go on. I knew the answer, but I didn’t dare raise my hand. I was scared of everyone’s attention because I was so comfortable with being that one quiet girl in class. I’m not sure what motivated me to do what happened next; maybe it was the uncomfortable silence I wanted to get rid of or the sudden realization that I had no reason to be scared. Anyhow, I walked up to the board, solved the equation quickly, and beamed with pride when I heard the rest of the class audibly realize how to solve the challenging problem.

When we raise our hands, we acknowledge the fact that we know the answer. Of course, not everybody who knows the answer raises their hand. But those who do raise their hands have enough confidence to share their answers in front of the class. Sometimes it doesn’t even have to relate to knowing the answer or not. There are times when we raise our hands to participate in class and to write the answer on the board. There are even times when we raise our hands to share ideas and thoughts. Regardless, it’s a sign of confidence. It’s reassuring ourselves that “we know this, and we can do this.” After I raised my hand to solve that challenging question, I suddenly felt much more capable. It changed math class into a fun learning experience instead of an environment for me to just lay back and not take risks in.

If you really want to try new things and explore the world, it all starts with raising your hand in class. So don’t be afraid to really put yourself out there! Build your confidence, and speak up so your voice doesn’t get lost. Don’t be afraid of failures, because that’s what propels life. bchen@apachepowwow.net

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By AILIN ATASOY Staff Writer

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, Halloween looms over us ever more slightly. Here are some “spooky stories” of the most infamously gruesome figures in history, made all the scarier through their actual existence.

Black Dahlia: In 1947, Elizabeth Short was murdered in Los Angeles (LA). Her nickname, Black Dahlia, was created by the male customers of the local drugstore and was used to name her famous murder case, which is one of the oldest cold cases in the LA County.

Short had a rocky childhood and moved to LA to become an actress in 1942. On the morning of Jan. 15, her body was discovered by a woman walking with her three-year-old daughter. Short’s body had all the descriptions of a nightmare— found nude and split in half, as it was severed at the waist. She was washed and drained of blood, with her intestines tucked neatly below her. Her mouth was cut to represent a smile, like that of the Joker’s, and had portions of flesh cut off. Most creepily of all, her body was positioned into an unnatural pose with a sack of blood found nearby. Her killer was never found.

Jack The Ripper: The name “Jack the Ripper” originates from the signature in a letter written by someone who claimed to be responsible for a series of murders in London, England in 1888. The “canonical five”, the group of women killed presumably by Jack, were murdered in the same fashion, suggesting that the serial killer was targeting prostitutes working in the slums of the East End. As the killings went on, they became increasingly gruesome. The victims’ throats were slit and their abdomens smutilated as organs were removed, possibly pointing towards the killer having a knowledge of human anatomy or surgery. Sophomore Vicky Li shared her thoughts on the killer, stating that “the

fact that [Jack the Ripper] might have knowledge of human anatomy makes [his actions] even worse because you have no idea what else he is capable of doing.”

Edmund Kemper: One of the scariest serial killers in history is Edmund Kemper. Not only did he engage in some seriously horrifying acts, but he managed to fly under the radar for a very long time. After a disturbed childhood, Kemper was sentenced to a state hospital as an insane juvenile. He became a model prisoner and began to learn how to use the system to his advantage. He memorized “correct” answers to mental health tests and even helped the hospital create some of these tests to show that he was a sane individual. After being released at the age of 21, Kemper would murder hikers and take them back to his house to “mutilate them”, which means to disfigure and violate. Not only did he murder his grandparents and mother, but he was also guilty of killing ten people. He also confessed to consuming human flesh and participating in necrophilia but has since detracted that statement (sure, Ed). What makes him so threatening is that he is both mentally and physically imposing. Standing at a threatening 6 feet 9 inches and 300 pounds, Kemper also has a high IQ of 145—all in all, a deadly killer. However, the scariest part of the story is that this all happened nearby. He was born in Burbank and is still alive and imprisoned with a possible parole hearing coming up in 2024.

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By SWETHA SOMASUNDARAM

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Gardening is one way a lot of people reduce stress and cheer up. The color green is told to make anyone happy at any time. I started gardening with my mom last year, and it really helped me become more organized, less stressed, and more cheerful.

A lot of people are confused on how to start gardening. So here are a few tips to help you get started!

1. Use a raised bed.

Don’t go out and buy a raised bed. Make it yourself! Just take 4 long planks of wood, nail them together into a square, and you’re done! You can even add decorative artwork to make it look nicer. Once you’re done, put the square bed onto a piece of land and fill it with soil. You have a raised bed! (It’s also a really nice picture idea!) Build the beds earlier so that you can let the soil set and be ready to plant in the spring!

2. Don’t start from seeds the first time.

It takes too much time if you start with seeds the first time. Instead, plant a seedling and gently put it into the raised beds that you’ve created. Don’t start with plants that are hard to maintain. Start with easy plants like small marigolds or string beans. Don’t start with serious plants like tomatoes, peppers, or melons.

3. Enrich your soil immediately.

Enriching your soil as soon as you can would get minerals in there faster and better. The soil would be more fertile, which would help the growth of your plants.

4. Find a good space.

If you have no space, probably working with only easy flowers would be best. If you have a whole yard to fill up, go ahead and plant some trees as you get better and better. Make sure that the place you pick has direct sunlight so your plants can go through photosynthesis.

5. Mulch: helps keep away weeds.

Find any bits of fallen leaves, crunch them all up, and cover your raised bed with at least two inches of the weed-suppressing mulch. It’ll also help improve your soil.

6. And remember: have fun!

If you think you aren’t going to get anything out of gardening and think that you can do better to keep stress away, go ahead and do that, gardening should be fine. If you really start to breathe, relax, and have fun, you’ll see why gardeners are found in their gardens year after year. ssomasundaram@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of PINTEREST.COM

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By MICHELLE LEE

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These days, everywhere we turn, love is in the air. It is constantly in our books, movies, and music. In fact, the romance genre accounts for nearly one-third of the U.S. fiction market.

Even the goriest of action movies have a romantic subplot in the background, and nearly 80% of songs in the Top 40 are about love and passion. Even after so many decades of the same ideas being recycled again and again, love has not lost its popularity. On the contrary, it has grown to encompass almost every aspect of our everyday entertainment.

Numerous studies have been conducted on society’s obsession with romantic relationships, so much so that a new term has been coined: amatonormativity, the

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There are hundreds of myths out there about celery causing cancer and milk causing autism, and while these myths may sound ridiculous, some are harder to debunk than others. What should your diet look like? Let’s get to the bottom of some of these rumors, and figure out just what a healthy diet should look like.

First, there are big misconceptions that all fats are bad for you. However, I’m here to tell you that you should actually be eating fats! They’re your most concentrated source of energy, and this is particularly important if you’re an athlete or a dancer. About 15 to 30% of your daily caloric intake should come from fats; they can aid in absorbing vitamins A, D,

idea that an exclusive romantic relationship is a universally shared goal and is preferred over other types of relationships. American society consistently pumps out intoxicating fantasies of romantic first dates, kissing in the rain, and meeting “the one”. Because of the idealization of romance in the media, the general perception of love is warped, placing it on a pedestal and forming it into a material aspiration. Due to this, finding love has now become comparable to winning the lottery.

There is so much value placed on being in a relationship that it is regarded as the one true salvation. In many of the books we read and the movies we watch, the main characters, no matter how conflicted and tormented, are always saved by the power of true love and get their “happily ever after”. While some might think that these romantic storylines and wishful thoughts are targeted toward teenagers and young adults, ideas of the miraculous power of

true love are already being instilled at a young age influencing children globally on society’s obsessions with romance and relationships.

After nearly a century since the Disney princesses were introduced, starting with Snow White in 1937, almost all the princess movies are still wildly popular, filling children with magical tales of falling in love and being whisked away by a handsome prince. Even other childhood favorites like The Lion King, which came out in 1994, and Spirited Away, in 2001, feature engaging side stories of the main character finding love. Sophomore Sunny Sun shared her thoughts on the subject, describing how she noticed “romance in most books and movies, even if the book or movie itself doesn’t fall under the genre of romance.”

This trend has only increased as a result of social media heavily influencing our lives with today’s celebrities and influences engaging in highly publicized romantic relationships, also

known as “power couples”.

These couples attract the attention of millions of fans who tune in to watch videos and live streams simply to watch their favorite couples. Although many of these relationships are real, a multitude has been proven fake for the purpose of gaining more followers.

The trend continues in today’s media as people are still hungry for more stories about romantic walks along the beach and romantic sunsets. Settling down and finding a partner is one of the most important values in society today, proliferated by the media, which influences the way we think and act in our everyday. As long as the romantic expectation is a norm, love will be in the air for years to come.

E, and K. They help insulate your nerves as well as support and protect your organs. Fats form the base of many hormones and assist in excessive muscle inflammation. Finally, it’s the secondary form of energy for your muscles, so again, fats are especially important if you’re very active. Some examples of healthy fats to help guide your diet are avocados, olives, walnuts, edamame, almonds, and salmon.

Remember to stay away from “non-fat” diets; in order to make up for the supposed loss of fat, food manufacturers pile in tons and tons of sugar to satisfy your taste buds. Non-fat foods are counterproductive.

Has anyone ever told you to stop eating rice and pasta because carbs are bad for you?

Don’t listen to these people because they are most likely misinformed about the importance of this class of nutrients. Carbohydrates are the

human body’s most efficient energy source, especially for your muscles. More than 55% of your daily caloric intake should be derived from carbohydrates, as it is your primary source of energy. Still, there are downsides to carbs; opt for leafy and color vegetables and fresh fruits, and stay away from whole grains and potatoes. Consuming large portions truly isn’t beneficial because lots of it can be converted into body fat. Carbs are important to have, but make sure you’re not having too much. Although, sometimes we should forgive ourselves for indulging and just go ahead with that big bowl of pasta. Quinn Hettich, a sophomore at AHS who is heavily involved in running and soccer describes that in order to maintain a healthy diet he tries to ‘stay hydrated throughout the day and eat lots of bread and pasta.”

Finally, here are just some general tips to keep yourself healthy and fit: 1. Avoid caffeine.

2. Sugar puts your immune system to sleep.

3. Stay away from foods that are empty in calories like chips and candy.

4. Drink lots of water.

5. Aim for six small meals a day.

6. Stay consistent with your healthy diet and don’t expect immediate results.

7. Eat until you’re full but don’t stuff yourself.

Hopefully, we’ve cleared up some confusing myths. As long as you eat right and exercise, you should be good to go!

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By BECKY CHEN Staff Writer

Freshman Andrew Li, a middle school champion of the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) tournament in Florida, is an astonishing student when it comes to his accomplishments and personality traits. Andy, a hardworking and sociable student, is paving the way for a brighter future in his academic school career.

Andy has two years of experience with Lincoln-Douglas, a form of debate in a one-on-one setting, and one year with Humorous Interpretation (HI), a comedic speech portraying a piece of literature. For his national tournament, Andy competed with HI and placed first, which less than one percent of all Speech and Debate competitors have achieved according to GlobeNewswire. “I was very nervous,” he recalled from the experience. “Since I was in Florida and in a different time zone, my sleep schedule was a little off, so I was anxious that I would perform badly and wouldn’t be on [top of] my game.” Andy also remembers the humid Florida weather and having a chance to meet the other friendly competitors from across the United States.

Outside of Speech and Debate, Andy possesses many pastimes. He enjoys reading webcomics, playing League of Legends, and eating out with friends. In fact, Andy’s friends play a huge role in his life. “My team and my friends motivate me to do well,” he stated.

“They motivate me by cheering me on, and cheering me up when I fall.” His friends encourage him to push himself further and are always supportive of him no matter what.

Andy is showing no signs of stopping here. Now that he’s on AHS’ Speech and Debate team, he is planning to qualify for the state tournaments and eventually compete in Nationals once again.

When asked about his future goals in terms of his career, Andy stated that he plans on becoming an actor. Although this answer might seem unexpected to most, it makes sense when considering his ability to change characters and perform in front of a crowd. However, things are still uncertain for him. He stated that if he fails at being an actor, he’ll “go to law school instead.”

We look forward to seeing what Andy does next in his upcoming four years of high school, and best of luck!! bchen@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of KURZ.COM, MYFONTS.COM, and 1001FONTS.COM

By JESLYN CHOU

Staff Writer

In YouTube’s illustrious 13 years of service, there have been many influencers that have come and gone. Because there are so many categories of videos including gaming, beauty, and comedy, it’s easy to find something for everyone. In this article, I’ll be asking students who their favorite YouTubers are and why.

The first person I interviewed was freshman Josslyn Chavarria, whose favorite YouTuber is Trisha Paytas. Paytas is known for posting mukbangs, an eating show where the host interacts with the audience throughout the video and show her lavish lifestyle. Josslyn thinks Paytas’ videos are hilarious and she appreciates the relatability of her personality. Another fan of mukbangs is freshman Jacqueline Diep, who likes to watch YouTuber Stephanie Soo. Similar to Josslyn, Jacqueline likes Soo’s mukbang videos and the stories she tells throughout her videos. She also admires her storytelling and how she can keep the audience interested in her experiences.

Sophomore Nivetha Navaneethan watches the immensely popular YouTuber Liza Koshy. With over 16 million subscribers, she is definitely a very popular YouTuber who can connect with so many individuals around the world. Not only is she a YouTuber, but she has also expanded to make an original series called Liza on Demand, and appears in various TV shows and movies. Nivetha likes her content because it is “funny and relatable,” which seems to be what most teens look for nowadays.

Continuing with popular YouTubers, junior Leilani Lemus loves to watch the rising creator, Antonio Garza. Garza is an amazing beauty guru who posts relatable content and hilarious makeup videos. Leilani appreciates Garza’s sense of humor and finds it similar to hers.

Unlike the previous interviewees, sophomore Allen Lin doesn’t have a favorite YouTuber but enjoys exploring the trending page of YouTube. This is how he catches up with all the latest trends and sees what users are liking right now. In addition to the popular page, Allen likes to watch Kitchen Nightmares, a show where host Gordon Ramsay travels around the U.S. to help struggling restaurants, full episodes of which are occasionally found on Youtube. This includes revamping their menu, the restaurant, or even the staff at times. Agreeing with Allen’s sentiments, freshman Kaylie Siu says her favorite videos to watch are whatever is on the trending page. Kaylie also likes to watch Buzzfeed videos. Buzzfeed is a very well known channel with 17.5 million subscribers! They post all kinds of videos from food to fashion to news.

Junior Joceline Nguyen has not one, but two favorite creators. She says Mia Maples is one of her favorites, along with Joana Ceddia. Joceline enjoys watching Maples make fashion hauls and give reviews and good advice on products. Ceddia is a growing YouTuber who posts relatable content and occasional painting or art videos. Joceline likes her because “she embodies a typical high schooler”. Freshman Flora Huang loves Jaiden Animations for her style of storytelling and animation.

Jaiden is an animator who tells stories or rants through her videos. She’s also known for her bird named Ari. Ari appears in many of her videos and according to Flora, those are her best videos.

Lastly, I interviewed senior Cindy Qi, who said that although she doesn’t have a favorite YouTuber, she generally likes the genres of dance, music, DIY, and beauty. Through these different communities, you can find many people who can relate to your hobbies. For example, Cindy could potentially meet new individuals online who share a passion for DIY videos, just like she does. In addition, you could also use any of these genres of videos as tutorials. She could watch makeup tutorials or DIY videos to recreate those looks or projects for herself!

Overall, YouTube has been a positive platform and a great addition to the world of technology we have. It’s another form of entertainment and education for people of all ages and can bring together a community of people that have common interests. jchou@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of REDBUBBLE.COM and 1001FONTS.COM

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Believe it or not, we’ve been in school for almost three months now. The end of the first quarter has finished. Since it just ended, now is the time to reflect on how it has been going on so far and hopes for the future.

Freshman Bethany Chow said, “My first quarter was a lot of fun because I made a lot of new friends, even though it was very stressful. I hope that I get better at time management.” For all freshmen, high school is a chance to meet new people from different middle schools or reunite with old friends from elementary school.

High school is also very different from middle school since it requires more discipline and effort in order to get and maintain good grades. These skills take a lot of practice to master as many freshmen have had a rocky start to their grades. Freshman Braxton Hoang can attest to this, as he said, “I have one B and that’s pretty stressful.

Next semester I’ll study harder and try to turn in my assignments on time.”

On the other end of the spectrum, seniors are facing their last quarters at AHS and preparing for college. “With college applications to be done and letters of recommendation to request, my first quarter has been pretty stressful,

to say the least. I hope by next quarter I’ll have most of my college applications done and have less to worry about,” said senior Josephine Lu. Even though their time is almost up, seniors still have classes to pass before heading off to college. Especially since it is their last year, now is not the time to slack off. Senior Jake Gamst mentioned, “It’s been really good, way easier than other years, but quite stressful in some ways due to the time commitment that Apache News requires. I hope to go to Pasadena Community College and get my general education out of the way, then move on to film school.”

Although AHS has a reputation for fierce academic competition, it prepares its students well to get into the best colleges and get good jobs. But our time here is limited, and as the new school year is well underway, we have to take some time to reflect back on what we’ve done here, and look forward to where we can go in the future.

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By NANCY ZHANG On the shoulders of a strong and respectable leader rests a respectable bulk of responsibility. Teachers are essentially obligated to lecture and teach well so that their students understand the subject’s concepts. Coaches are expected to motivate and improve athletes for them to perform at their optimum aptitude.

Parents must maintain and raise the craziness that is a child. Likewise to our older adult counterparts, there are many student leaders in AHS who also carry a proportional amount of responsibility on their growing shoulders.

They are the club presidents of Arcadia High and without them, there would be no diversity in student-run clubs that our school so proudly boasts of.

The president of Habitat for Humanity is junior David Ju. As the manager of a club with more than 30 members, he always has a lot of work to do and a lot of people to supervise.

His responsibilities include “acting as a liai-

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Halloween is just around the corner and that means pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, and dressing up in costumes. It is no surprise that this holiday is one of the most celebrated days in America, especially for teenagers. In this article, AHS students talk about their Halloween traditions, whether that be going to Universal Studios Horror Night or just staying in and watching a spooky movie.

“Halloween is one of my favorite holidays,” said sophomore Katherine Sun. “I always dress up and go trick-or-treating with a group of friends. It’s kind of a way for me to stay connected with my inner child and plus, who doesn’t like free candy!” Katherine enjoys spending it with her friends, so that she can share the Halloween spirit. Similarly, other students spend Halloween with friends and family.

“Pumpkin carving is a big thing in my family,” said junior Emma Liao. “Ever since I was little, I’ve carved pumpkins with my family. Not only is it a lot of fun, but it also allows me to spend time with my family!” While Katherine and Emma celebrate Halloween traditionally, there are others who celebrate the holiday in different ways.

“I’ve never really been a big fan of Halloween,” said freshman Eileen Zhang. “Usually, I’ll just stay in and watch a spooky movie.” Although Eileen is not as big fan of Halloween, it is still a night of relaxation where she can put aside her worries and watch a movie. Like Eileen, other students may not have a tradition for Halloween.

“I have never had a specific tradition for Halloween,” said sophomore Sharon Hang.

“Every year I do something different, but this year I’m planning to go to Universal Studios Horror Night. I’m super excited to go with my friends and experience the monsters and sudden scares.” Even though Sharon’s tradition changes from year to year, she enjoys the spookiness and traditional monsters that are associated with Halloween.

Halloween only comes once a year. Whether it be dressing up or watching a horror movie, make sure to have fun on this holiday and enjoy it to the fullest!

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son with the San Gabriel Habitat for Humanity and coordinating events with them.” The presence of volunteers for this club and their attendance on “build days”, where houses are built and improved, depends on the important communication that he carries out with the official coordinators of the San Gabriel Habitat for Humanity. Within the school club, David must “delegate jobs to [his] fellow officers [to] stay organized” and “lead meetings to make sure everyone in the club knows about events that are coming up” to keep members excited about the service they do. In the big picture, his work greatly contributes to the families who are gaining homes to live in and allows students to connect with their compassionate and hardworking side—carrying out the great purpose of such a huge foundation.

Another dedicated president is junior Sydney Chang of Green Team, a club that advocates for “staying green” and “practicing environ-

mentalism.” There are many intricate challeng- actions must support the idea of being environes that she has to deal with as president, such mentally aware.

Evidently, there are many aspects of being as leading club and officer meetings and events, and accommodating everyone’s schedule. Com- a club president that many students might not munication is difficult to handle because every- be aware of. The dedicated members of each body is always busy, so she states that as one of club might not be aware of these exact responsibilities, but it is also no secret that club presiher “biggest obstacles.”

Furthermore, her responsibilities specifi- dents are respectable leaders with a respectable cally to Green Team cause issues that conflict amount of responsibility on their shoulders. As with Green Team’s main message of staying the year progresses, try and stay involved with green. For instance, the officers “want to pro- the school by joining some clubs and seize the vide food for people that are willing to spend opportunity to volunteer! Maybe one day, you their lunch [time] supporting Green Team but might feel ready to take on the incredible duty it’s hard to provide food and not be wasteful be- of club president. The club presidents today are cause of the plastic wrappers and packaging.” surely our leaders of tomorrow.

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By IRIS LIM

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With Halloween crawling towards us, how spooked are you for this holiday? Will you be celebrating Halloween? If so, are you going to go to a party or trick-or-treating? Halloween in our childhood was a long-anticipated holiday, with everyone dressing up as a large variety of characters. Now, with everyone slowly dying in hopes of keeping up their grades, the costumes are either lacking in uniqueness or simply nonexistent. Many kids don’t go trick-or-treating anymore, and few Halloween parties occur, but again, the majority stay at home cramming in all their homework and studies. Freshman Kyrene Tam explained that she would probably not celebrate Halloween due to the limited amount of time she currently has. On the other hand, junior Aubrey quickly expressed that she will be celebrating Halloween by trick-or-treating and dressing up as Jim from The Office. In conclusion, we see that our school has a diverse opinion but is leaning towards not celebrating Halloween due to the homework load. Overall, Halloween is an extremely exciting and sister spooky season. With the overload of candy, the intricate costumes, and extremely scary haunted houses, Halloween will still forever be an iconic holiday.

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By MELODY YANG

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“When in doubt, choose C for correct!” Most of us have heard of some sort of test-taking tip like this in our lives, but is it really useful? Here are some tips for taking multiple-choice tests that are more legitimate and can help you ace that next test!

A: Skim the Test First When the test paper is first placed on your desk, it is a very good idea to skim over it first.

You’re able to prepare your brain for some of the questions and details on the test as a whole, and your brain can start to think about some of the harder questions. You can also answer any easy questions on the test while scanning it. Most importantly, questions sometimes hold hints, details, and even full answers to other problems on the test, and you can read into those things while looking over a test.

B: Read the Question Twice This tip is extremely important, especially for multiple-choice questions because some can be exceptionally tricky. Especially in multiple-choice tests where the answers are already written out, students will be tempted to skim the question and simply fill in the option that is most familiar to them. Teachers also tend to include words such as “not” and “except” that you can miss if you read over the problem too quickly. It is important to read a question at least twice in order to fully understand it. By doing this, you are also increasing your chances of getting a higher score.

C: Double Check Your Answers One of the best ways to prevent careless mistakes on multiple-choice tests is to double check your answers as you finish a page. By checking your answers when you finish each page, there are most likely only a few questions to go over, preventing a situation where you become overwhelmed by the number of questions you need to review. This also lessens the chance of you skipping over a question and missing a mistake that you otherwise would have caught if you double-checked your answers at the end of each page.

D: Use the Process of Elimination Perhaps one of the greatest test-taking tools is using the process of elimination. Not only does this strategy save time, but it can also ensure that your answer is the correct choice. This tool is also extremely useful when you come across a question that you aren’t sure about. By eliminating answers that you’re sure are incorrect, you will increase the likelihood of selecting the right answer, thus improving the chances of a higher score.

All of these tips can be helpful when it comes to taking multiple-choice tests, but the most important aspect of succeeding in tests is preparation. Next time you take a multiple-choice test, be sure to study for it well and ace it with these tips! myang@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of VECTORSTOCK.COM and 1001FONTS.COM

By CHARLES SU

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Before entering AHS, we had to consider our plan for high school. You might remember your 8th-grade counselors visiting you to talk about your future, and being excited about all the wonderful things that high school had to offer.

There are several advantages and a few disadvantages that come with organizing a definite four-year plan. If you already wrote a four-year plan, then there would be goals to strive towards; if you changed your interests, then your entire plan needs to be revised. Not having a plan means you have the freedom to adapt, as you might change your interests and the stress of reaching certain goals will not be as present. Though, planning helps you know all of the requirements necessary to graduate along with a preview of the classes you might take. Knowing the requirements allows you to know ahead of time whether you need to drop a class in order to take a new one.

Seniors Bridgette Yang and Jessica Chou both gave their insights about their experiences with their four-year plan. Jessica said that at the beginning of high school she had a general outline of her classes with some uncertainty about her junior and senior classes. She then continued by saying, “But in the end, while I think having a general idea of which classes you would like to take and when is important in keeping you on track, having flexibility is just as important to allow for new interests and goals.”

In fact, her plan changed multiple times as she began to have a clearer image of the direction she wanted to take when she returned to Orchestra, and she then started to look into new opportunities such as the Special Projects class. She recommended that at the end of every year, you should take some time to reflect to see if your interests have changed, and then adjust your schedule accordingly.

Bridgette said she first planned her schedule mainly “for the sake of doing it.” She continued to explain by saying, “I’m a pretty spontaneous person and I was pretty sure my interests were going to change every year.”

Like Jessica, her plans changed frequently throughout high school as well, as she would “take a class [her] freshman self would not take.” Another piece of advice she gave was to follow your passions, and not to worry too much about a solid plan. She ended with, “I then realized that doing the things that make me happy at the moment are much more important. Whatever happens happens; everything works itself out in the end.” csu@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of VECTORSTOCK.COM and 1001FONTS.COM

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Should You

Study Abroad?

By JESLYN CHOU

Staff Writer

As you grow older, you will gain more opportunities and choices for your education.

One of those opportunities is studying abroad.

Although it can be tough to move to another country, it can provide many benefits in both your academic and personal life. For example, you can: See the World!

This may be one of the most prominent reasons to travel and get your education elsewhere. You are able to experience other cultures and potentially learn other languages. It can also be interesting to learn about other outlooks on life. For example, in Japanese culture, families rarely go out to eat and opt to cook their meals.

In contrast, American families don’t think much of eating out, as it is such a regular occurrence.

If you stay for awhile, you could even bring back some of their customs to your life!

Experience a New Style of Education The school system in other countries can differ greatly from the U.S.: the teachers have been trained differently. Therefore, the classes will be taught differently as well. By studying abroad, you are able to experience what school life is like for other countries. Generally

speaking, there are different styles of education around the world, and it’s interesting to encounter ones you may not have known previously.

Make New Friends!

Throughout your stay in another country, making friends is a great asset. Not only can they be a translator, but they can also educate you on their customs and help you transition into your new way of living. With this unique experience, you’re sure to make lifelong friends that you’ll treasure forever.

Grow as an Individual Usually, when you study abroad, you go alone. This could be your first time being independent in an unfamiliar setting, which can enable you to learn a lot about yourself. In addition, you will have an interesting life story to share with friends and family in the future!

With so many positives, it seems like studying abroad is a great option! But, it is also important to consider potential negatives.

It’s Expensive!

Although studying abroad is an amazing opportunity, it can get expensive if you don’t have a scholarship. It costs an average of $18,000 per semester, which can add up depending on how long you stay. Not to mention that you will most likely spend even more mon-

ey on leisure activities or sightseeing, along with basic living needs.

Your Credits May Not Transfer After spending thousands of dollars on traveling and your education, the worst thing that could happen would be to return home without receiving any credits. This could cause you to graduate later than your peers, and all the money and time you spent studying elsewhere would be wasted. This rarely happens, but it’s always important to take precautions and plan for all possible outcomes.

Language/Cultural Shock Although this can be a positive as well, some people may not be able to adjust to the culture efficiently. With this stress comes anxiety, homesickness, and frustration. As for the language barrier, it’s difficult to communicate with others if they don’t speak the same language as you. It’s especially strenuous if you don’t have any friends and you’re traveling alone.

All things considered, the best way to figure out what studying abroad is truly like, is to ask someone who’s experienced it! I interviewed Mrs. Jessica Summers, an AHS teacher who studied in Tokyo, Japan for two years and lived there for about seven. In her experience, Mrs. Summers had to adapt to daily life in Japan, referring to the large crowds and public

transportation in place of cars. In addition, she found it difficult to adjust to Japanese culture.

An example she gave me was “if someone invites you to dinner, they may mean it as a courtesy, not literally.” Although there were some obstacles she had to overcome, Mrs. Summers also gained “a broader perspective on life and compassion for other opinions and feelings.”

In addition, she made lifelong friends from her travels that impacted her life forever.

Now, if you’re still on the fence about this experience, here is freshman Amy Muliadi on why she wants to study abroad in the future.

She remarked, “I love to travel so being able to receive an education while experiencing a new culture is very special to me.” Amy is inspired to travel by her family, who has visited places such as Mexico, Japan, China, Spain and more.

Like Mrs. Summers, Amy replied that her ideal country to study abroad in is Japan, due to its different style of teaching and their amazing food!

Although there are some downsides and risks, I believe that overall, studying abroad is an amazing way to grow and develop as a s a person while making memories you’ll remember forever. jchou@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of GRAPHICCAVE. COM and IMAGESFREE.NET

IDENTIFYING

Your learning Style

By LESLIE CHEN

Staff Writer The term “learning style” refers to an individual’s way of absorbing, processing, and retaining information. In other words, each student learns differently. One of the most accepted understandings of learning styles is found within educational theorist Neil Fleming’s VARK Model of Student Learning. The VARK model distinguishes between four different learning styles: Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, and Kinesthetic. Here is a breakdown of the four types of learners.

Visual Learners: Visual learners prefer to use maps, diagrams, and graphic organizers to learn and understand new information. Using images to explain concepts and ideas is the best way to teach a visual learner. However, this type of learning style doesn’t include photographs and videos. Instead, they learn best when presented with shapes, patterns, or other visual aids. Visual learners can remember an impressive 75% of what they see. They also enjoy organizing and decorating their working area to improve their functionality. Some studying strategies for visual learners are making to-do lists, creating mental images to memorize concepts, and making flashcards.

Auditory Learners: About 30% of people are auditory learners. This learning style describes students who learn best when information is either heard or spoken. They greatly benefit from lectures, discussions, or other strategies that involve talking things through. Studying strategies for auditory learners include reading material out loud, using audio recordings, and listening to someone explain the information.

Reading/Writing Learners: Students who have a reading/writing preference work the best when written information is presented to them. They love to read and do exceptionally well on written assignments like essays and book reports. Reading/writing learners learn the most effectively from reading lists, articles, textbooks, and notes. A great way for these students to learn is through writing down all their notes. They can then read their notes later to better retain the information.

Kinesthetic Learners: Kinesthetic learners benefit from the tactile experience and carrying out physical activities to apply new information. They’re often described as “handson” learners, who prefer to draw or build models of what they’ve learned. They can easily remember things that were previously done but may have difficulty recalling what they saw or heard. Kinesthetic learners can study using these following strategies: hands-on activities, tracing words with their finger, and holding something, like a pencil or an eraser, while studying.

Which one of these learning styles best describes you? By recognizing and understanding your learning style, you can better adjust your study habits! lchen@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of ES.KISSPNG.COM and VECTORSTOCK.COM

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By OISHIKA CHATTOPADHYAY

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Our world is diverse and complicated with cultures and languages that melt into each other or try to stay strikingly different; they hang onto that thread of uniqueness. Universal “languages” are a common motif in our world, the one well-known being love, but many overlook music. Music doesn’t change, and many know how to write it, read it, and speak the language.

Around the world, people express their musical talents, and street performing is just one way we can do so around the world.

LONDON, UK: The land of British pop. Multiple British artists have migrated to the states, but why? British music has history to it. It has evolved from folk music to dubstep, electronic, pop—you name it. But street performances don’t have to involve music. There are multiple styles of performances, such as skits and dances. Most people from London feel the need to copy icons such as Ed Sheeran and One Direction, which means a lot of instrumental music is involved. The infamous London Underground is booming with talent. Because of this, many people think of the London Underground as a staple to go to when touring the city.

PARIS, FRANCE: Ever seen a mime? Mimes are popular street performers in Paris. Although music is popular as well, such as the new genre of “French rap”, mimes have been performing in front of the NotreDame and the Arc de Triomphe since the seventeenth century. Children watch TV shows about characters going to France and seeing mimes. Mimes have always been

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portrayed with a beret, and for one main reason: miming is the most common type of street performance in Paris!

NYC, USA: Ah yes, the land of the free and the home of the brave. America has tons of street performers, some of the best being in New York! Manhattan’s subway network might be the best underground metro work in the world; arguably second to only the London Underground.

This is because of how New York’s culture has been captivated in the city’s depths. Street performers swarm the subway stations, and guitarists and saxophonists play lively tunes with their cases open, hoping for a passerby to drop some change or just having some fun!

Street performers are practically a unification in the world. Each city has a unique style, taste, and culture. Street performers are those who capture this perfectly. Their performances reflect years of history and developed societal ideologies. On the flip side, music is a universal language. Learning music is something that always sticks, and reading music is universal. Because of this, street performers are able to be the world’s cultural communicators, as well as advocates for each community across the globe. ochattopadhyay@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of MACARTWORK.ORG and 1001FONTS.COM

Broadway’s An American in Paris Out in Theaters!

By KYLIE HA

Staff Writer

If it happened to be that you couldn’t make it to the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of An American in Paris, movie theaters across America are screening the gorgeous musical, directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. Although recently filmed, this features the show’s original stars, including former New York City Ballet principal Robert Fairchild and former Royal Ballet first artist Leanne Cope.

Prior to its release in the U.S., An American in Paris will be screened in cinemas across the globe and includes feature tunes by George and Ira Gershwin. When it first premiered in 2014 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris before transferring to Broadway’s Palace Theatre, it received an astonishing 12 Tony Award nominations and won Best Choreography, Orchestrations, Set Design, and Lighting Design!

Based on a 1951 musical, An American in Paris is utterly beautiful, dramatic, and romantic! The main character, Jerry Mulligan, portrayed by Gene Kelly, is an ex-GI who decides to stay in post-war Paris to pursue his dream of becoming a painter. He falls for the gamine wits of Lise Bouvier, played by Leslie Caron, and despite the fact that he’s found his true love, his paintings catch the eye of Milo Roberts, a distinguished and rich American heiress who is simply interested in more than just art.

The film highlights the renowned Tony Award nominees: New York City Ballet principal dancer Robert Fairchild as Mulligan and British Royal Dancer Leanne Cope as Bouvier who are reprising their roles from the original Broadway production. Not only does this include a com-

pany of 50 actors, dancers, and musicians, but it also includes Haydn Oakley as Henri Baurel, Zoë Rainey as Milo Davenport, David Seadon-Young as Adam Hochberg, and Jane Asher as Madame Baurel.

As many critics have praised the original movie, there’s no doubt that the musical production is full of creativity—and its reviews seem to agree! With a 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.2/10 IMDb score from the original movie, Joyce Slaton, a Common Sense Media critic, stated that “the stunning song-and-dance segments are the main appeal of this movie, particularly Gershwin’s 17-minute title piece, accompanied by a lengthy ballet built around the main characters.”

The stage adaptation of An American in Paris includes popular hits such as “I Got Rhythm,” “S Wonderful,” and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me.” Christopher Wheeldon, the director and choreographer, trained at The Royal Ballet School and danced with the company from 1991 to 1993. Since his retirement from dancing in 2000, his creation of several works for The Royal Ballet continues on. Including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Strapless, both return to the Royal Opera House with a number of mixed programs like The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude, Tarantella, Strapless, and New Liam Scarlett!

Wheeldon’s highly praised After the Rain also returns to the Royal Opera House this season to celebrate the success of The Human Seasons, After the Rain, and Flight Pat-

tern!

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By LESLIE CHEN So you think you can dance? To make it as a professional dancer, you’re going to need exceptional talent, dedication, training, and versatility. Dancing is considered to be one of the most rigorous and physically demanding careers out there. But if dancing is your passion, getting paid for doing what you love surely makes up for it, right? Here are some pros and cons of dancing professionally.

Pro #1: You can travel around the world.

Traveling is one of the top perks in the dance field. Many dance troupes get the chance to travel around the U.S. or even internationally if they are part of a professional company.

Traveling can allow you to see new places, experience new foods and cultures, and meet new people. Dance companies typically cover both lodging and food, so you won’t need to worry about the extra costs.

Con #1: You don’t get paid a lot.

Dancing isn’t typically a high-paying profession unless you’re in the elite level. In fact, as of 2016, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that dancers received a median salary

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of $13.16 per hour. You may also be responsible for buying dance gear, bags, and apparel, so that can cut into your earnings as well.

Pro #2: You can work for yourself.

Being a dancer is largely a freelance job, since most dancers work for a company on a part-time basis. That means you get to choose where you want to work, and you can take a break at any time. Your schedule depends on the type of jobs you’ve booked, so on some days you may be dancing for three to four hours, and other days you’ll be dancing for the entire day.

Con #2: The work is hard and intense.

Dancing is physically demanding and challenging, especially at the professional level.

Expect to spend long hours on weekends and holidays practicing your routine. Some of the routines dancers participate in require extreme endurance and toughness. If you aren’t careful, you can put yourself at a high risk of injury. Twisted ankles, broken legs, and sprained wrists are all common injuries for dancers. Not only are injuries painful, but you may put yourself at risk of missed job opportunities and earlier retirement.

By JOCELYN CHIN Staff Writer

Anyone who plays a stringed instrument knows that their bow is a magic weapon. A bow helps create sound, which is the whole point of playing an instrument. Without proper bow care, however, there won’t be a bow to play your instrument with. With these tips, your bow will last longer and create better sound.

Always remember to loosen your bow when you’re done playing. This is very important and even the most amateur player will know this. If you forget to tighten your bow and put it back in your case, the next time you use your bow, there’s a chance you will tighten it again. If you keep tightening your bow without ever loosening it, eventually your bow will break, and the hair will come out. Also, when you’re not using your bow put it on your music stand or in a case, but never on the ground. Bows aren’t invincible, and if you step on one, it will break. (From personal experience) Rosin is also an important factor in bow usage. It makes the bow stick to the strings when playing in order to create sound. If you have too little rosin, no matter how loud you play, you won’t create a lot of sound. If you have too much, the rosin will “snow” on your instrument and turn everything very sticky. It really depends on your bow and how hard you put rosin on your bow to deter-

Pro #3: You can stay in shape.

In order to be a successful dancer, your body must be in superb shape. Dancing is a great way to tone and stretch different muscles in your body, which can make dancers very flexible and versatile. Being able to workout as a part of your profession will benefit your health, even after you retire from the field.

Con #3: You have few opportunities.

Dancing is not a profession for someone who is not committed to what they do. Only the top dancers can find work easily. While many dancers rely heavily on getting into performing groups, others rely on temporary gigs and must bounce from one production to the next.

Dancing is an exceptionally challenging way to make a living, and it can exhaust you both physically and mentally. But if you are willing to put in the time and dedication, you will find that there are many benefits from dancing professionally. lchen@apachepowwow.com Photos courtesy of VECTEEZY.COM, STJOECOT.COM, and 1001FONTS.COM

mine the quantity of rosin that should be used. After playing, your bow should be wiped with a soft cloth to get rid of any leftover dust from playing.

If you put too much rosin on your bow, do not touch the bow hair. Touching bow hair can ruin the hair because of your hand oils. These oils hinder the transfer of rosin to bow. Also, if you touch a bow with rosin, the rosin will get on your hands and your hands will become sticky. Some people will use their hands to touch the bow when bow hair gets loose, but even then, hands should not be touching the bow! Instead, use a pair of scissors to cut out the loose hair since mounting will become loose when hairs are ripped out.

Rehairing a bow is also something to consider.

I personally don’t have any experience with rehairing my bow, but most professionals get their bows rehaired a few times a year. I don’t think amateurs should get new bows because they will get new instruments in the future and probably new bows along with those instruments. However the previous tips are applicable to musicians of all levels.

Bow care overall is a very crucial part in playing an instrument and without it an instrument won’t get played properly. jchin@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of VECTEEZY.COM, VECTORSTOCK.COM, and 1001FONTS.COM

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Girls Varsity Volleyball Arcadia v. Glendale (3-0) Arcadia v. John Burroughs (0-3) Arcadia v. John Muir (3-0)

By MELODY YANG

Staff Writer

Although it’s only the beginning of fall, our sports teams have already geared into action! Here are some of the latest news from our teams.

Girls Varsity Tennis has been doing a great job this season, so far, with a perfect undefeated record of 17-0 and a league record of 9-0. The girls are determined to make it to CIF finals, and with the amount of practice they have been putting in, it’s very likely that they will. Senior CoCaptain Francesca Yao also expressed that everyone on the team “takes different approaches to how we each succeed, but we put everything together during practices.” With their excellent teamwork, motivation, and determination, the team is sure to take the CIF title!

Boys Varsity Water Polo has been having a tight season so far, with a record of 10-8. However, when asked about his performance this season, sophomore Tyler Ybarra expressed his satisfaction with his performance, “I have my

ups and downs but the majority of the time I do pretty well.” Tyler also mentioned how the team has been “training until 4:30 everyday” and how members are “always serious in practice.” The team hopes to advance to higher rounds in CIF this season, and with the amount of training it has been doing, the team is looking strong for it.

Girls Varsity Volleyball are doing great so far this season! They currently have an overall record of 22-3 and a league record of 111. When asked about her performance, senior Co-Captain Amanda Ung expressed, “I’ve improved a lot since last year as an incoming Varsity player, and I’ve come a long way with my mental game.” However, Amanda also pointed out that the entire team’s mental game was in need of improvement because “volleyball in general is a very mental game.” The team’s goal this season is to win its league and beat several other schools that can be its biggest challenges.

With this mentality, we’re sure that the volleyball team can achieve their goals this season.

Girls Varsity Golf has been doing great so far! Senior Catherine Chan revealed that she

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has been “performing better than” she has in her “past three years because [she’s] a senior.”

Catherine also expressed that the entire team “should also improve their short game because it’s an important part of the sport.” Junior Denise Litonjua pointed out that the “if the group bonds more, it would help them work together on their goals.” In order to attain the results they want, the team has been working diligently on all parts of the sport. Catherine noted that the team “always practices putting for the first 30 minutes” and has “pep talks about what happened, what went wrong, what they should do” after matches.

It looks like AHS has had a great start this season in its fall sports. With all the hard work and training these players have been putting into their sport, things are looking very bright for the rest of the season. Keep up the great work Apaches! myang@apachepowwow.net Photos by LISZA LO and CONNER HUA Graphic courtesy of 1001FONTS.COM

FALL ATHLETES From left to right: senior Francesca Yao, sophomore Tyler Ybarra, senior Amanda Ung, and senior Catherine Chan.

By MANASVI CHANDRA Staff Writer

Girls Varsity Tennis Arcadia v. Burbank (17-1) Arcadia v. Glendale (17-1) Arcadia v. John Burroughs (17-1)

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On Sept. 30, Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas suffered a lower leg fracture in his game against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter while trying to cover an opposing receiver in the Seahawks’ end zone. As he was carted off from the game, he was seen flipping off his own teammates. Yet, they could understand his irritation and sympathize with his situation regarding his contract.

All athletes try to make the most money that they can while they’re in optimal health, and all companies try to invest in guaranteed results. So it was only natural for Thomas to ask for a new deal in which he would be guaranteed more money despite injuries or to be traded to another team (Raiders or Cowboys) and of course, Seattle was trying to avoid the deal because it would mean needing to invest money in an unsure outcome. Neither force looks like they’re about to give in soon, and Seattle could end up suffering an overall loss if they lose Thomas and gain nothing in return.

Most critics are actually discussing the monetary effects of his injury rather than the performance value of the team, but Thomas’ injury will probably impact the team’s success.

UNFORTUNATE EVENT Seahawks’ Earl Thomas is carried off the field after suffering from a lower leg fracture mid-game against the Arizona Cardinals.

It is widely accepted that Thomas is a talented player, and the Seahawks have lost a good player for the rest of the season. Spectators can guess how the team will do without Thomas because he suffered an injury in 2016 that limited the time that he played in games. At that time, the Seahawks’ defense had been ranked 5th when Thomas started the games but dropped to 30th for the five weeks in which Thomas played only one quarter per game. Some people expect similar results this time around, but others believe that they won’t be this negatively affected, as many feel that Thomas was a distraction for the team.

The events from that Sunday brought mul-

tiple adverse effects for Thomas: a fine for his gesture after the injury, a loss of money due to his inability to play for the rest of the season, and a physical injury. His company won’t be able to ask for as high a price for trading him, and other teams aren’t as interested in him now that he is injured.

According to NBC Sports, “It’s tough to imagine Seattle making a playoff push minus Thomas,” but it looks like that’s what will be happening. mchandra@apachepowwow.net Photo courtesy of SPORTINGNEWS.COM Graphic courtesy of 1001FONTS.COM

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came closer after [that] day.”

It seems that the camaraderie of the team has played a crucial role in their overall success.

Jace pointed out that “each player knows their strengths and weaknesses,” giving the team “an advantage.” Each girl trusts their team members, as Jace emphasized that it is “either [them]

with after the game, and we put all our focus and energy into the ongoing match.” And the girls definitely proved that at their home match against Palos Verdes on Oct. 10.

Girls Varsity Tennis is dominating its seaLosing four out of six matches in the first son so far. Undefeated both in league and overround, the team fought hard to defend its home all, with a record of 9-0 and 17-0 respectively. courts and pulled through, winning the overall Last year, the team, also undefeated in league, match 11-7 and retaining its unended its CIF journey after defeated title against, what Jace losing to Corona Del Mar, considers, the team’s “biggest finishing its season with competition” in Division 1. Mian overall record of 19-0chelle added, “I think something 1. The girls are currently that the team learned about is first in the Pacific League the power of determination and and set to win the league perseverance.” Describing the championship. However, mindset of the team she stated, the Lady Apaches are eye“We were pretty disheartened ing the CIF championship [at first] but we reminded ourtitle and, with their spotless selves about the importance of record, this might just be challenging [Palos Verdes,] a their year. really good team and how deWhen asked about her feating them will determine our most memorable match, justandings among other Division nior Jace Kwan described 1 tennis teams,” adding, “Playthe Beckman Tournament ing this team gave us a taste on Sept. 14, saying, “We of the type of teams we will played a lot of different schools, and it was a whole UNDEFEATED SO FAR IN THE SEASON Girls Varsity Tennis gathers be playing during CIF, so this match served as really good day event so we were able together after their victorious game against Palos Verdes. practice.” to hang out and have fun!”

There is no doubt that our Lady Apaches To make it even more memorable, the team took or [them] and [their] partner” on the court and will go far in CIF once again with all their expefirst place, winning all its matches. Junior Mi- each has to “stay calm” to “play to the best of rience and previous sucesses. Good luck and we chelle Dong described a different match, “Our [their] abilities.” Michelle explained, “I think wish them the best for the future! away game versus Burbank was the most mem- team chemistry plays a role in the overall moorable for me because our team made some rale of the team. We always support each other joang@apachepowwow.net really funny memories on the bus ride home.” when we play. It is comforting and encouraging Photo by KALI TAM Against Burbank, the girls played strong, win- to know that we are all in this together.” If a conGraphic courtesy of 1001FONTS.COM ning 17-1 and, as Michelle noted, “the team be- flict arises, we definitely put it aside to be dealt

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With the first quarter of the new school year finally ending, the AHS Girls Cross Country team also saw the end to their fall season arriving shortly. The girls have been putting in all of their hard work during practices and meets to maintain their exceptional record, and junior Laura Pei is no exception.

As an individual who first started out by running for fun during her middle school years, Laura decided to put her love and passion for the sport to good use by joining the cross country team her freshman year. After a few meets, she realized how much she enjoyed the sport and “chose to stick with it” for the rest of her high school career.

On most school days, Laura states that she “runs to the park and does the training for the day, which is either running a few miles or a fast workout.” Like most sports, cross country practices tend to take around two hours afterschool, which gives them the remainder of the day to finish up any school work they have. But even then, Laura says “it can be extremely hard to balance running with their schoolwork.” As a result of the large time commitment that the sport takes, Laura and many of her teammates

end up “bringing their homework to meets to be as efficient as possible.” The amount of fun that most runners get from the sport outweighs the time commitment that comes with it though, which is why so many cross country members are willing to sacrifice a portion of their lives to practices and meets. Laura even says that she “usually runs with a few friends during easier practices, which makes it a fun and welcoming environment” to counter any stress that she may have from school.

For this season, Laura’s goal is like the goal of many of her other teammates: “to run a personal record, since [her] current one is from sophomore year”, which is something she hopes to accomplish at their upcoming Pacific Cluster meet. To achieve this goal, she states that she “strives to be a better runner during each race so that [she] can see how much [she] needs to improve [her] times.”

Juggling a sport on top of the heavy workload from junior year is no easy feat, but Laura shows us that it is definitely something that can be accomplished. We all wish Laura the best of luck and hope that she will be able to achieve the goal that she has set for this year! ktam@apachepowwow.net Photo by JOSIE CHEN Graphic courtesy of 1001FONTS.COM

October Scores

Boys Varsity Water Polo Arcadia v. John Burroughs (12-6) Arcadia v. Pasadena (17-12) Arcadia v. Burbank (15-7)

Varsity Football Arcadia v. John Burroughs (44-27) Arcadia v. Burbank (45-28) Arcadia v. Herbert Hoover (47-7) Arcadia v. Glendale (63-6)

EXCEPTIONAL WORK Junior Laura Pei smiles after an immersive interview of her hard work about Cross Country.

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By YOKO INOUE Staff Writer

If you have a shirt you love but can’t wear anymore, turn it into a pillow! Now you won’t have to throw it away or donate it, and you can get a new cushion.

1. Grab an old shirt that you want to turn into a pillow, preferably with a bit of a stretch to it.

2. From the hem of the shirt, cut off the same width of the pillow but three-quarters of the length. Separate the front of the shirt from the back to get two pieces of cloth.

3. Place a pillow on top of the design of the shirt if it has one, and cut the design out according to the pillow size.

4. Lay down the cloth with the design face up. Then, place one of the three-quarter length cloths on top, face down. Match the top corners of the cloths together.

5. Get the second three-quarter length cloth, and put it on top. Match the bottom corners of the three-quarter length piece and the design cloth together. The three-quarter length cloths should be overlapping in the middle.

6. Pin the edges together, and sew. If you are hand-stitching, backstitching is recommended. It might take a lot more time and string compared to split stitching, but it is much sturdier.

7. To backstitch, imagine a line with points A, B, and C. A is at the beginning, B in the middle, and C at the end. Poke your needle out from underneath A down to B, creating one stitch. Go back out from underneath C, creating another stitch on the other side of the cloth. From C, turn back and go down to B, making another stitch. Continue and repeat.

8. Flip the pillow inside-out so that the design can be seen.

9. The backside should have an envelope opening, like a mouth. Stuff a pillow into it.

Enjoy!

If you want to make a pillow from scratch, get a big bag of pillow stuffing and a piece of cloth that you want to use.

1. Decide on the size and shape you want your pillow to be.

2. Cut out two of the same shapes from a cloth.

3. Lay them down on top of each other so that the cloths have their patterned sides facing each other.

4. Sew down all except one of the sides.

5. Turn the cloths inside out.

6. Put in the pillow stuffing through the one unsewn side (if you don’t have enough pillow stuffing, you can always take scraps of clothes and cut them into tiny pieces to use as a replacement, although the pillow might feel a bit lumpy) 7. Close the opening with small, unnoticeable stitching.

8. Go sleep on it!

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By TANVI BATRA

Staff Writer

Halloween is coming up and so are the parties. Seasonal treats are always a must-have, but the simple and basic desserts just don’t make the cut. You need meals, appetizers, and more!

In this article, you’ll find some delicious and enjoyable Halloween-themed bites.

Halloween Layered Dip Ingredients: 16 oz of refried beans (1 can)

½ cup of your choice of salsa ½ cup of sour cream 1 cup of guacamole Preferred amounts of lettuce, tomato, black olives, and tortilla chips Instructions: 1. Mix the beans and salsa in a bowl.

2. Spread the mixture onto a plate, then spread the guacamole over the beans.

3. Put the sour cream in a plastic bag and cut off the corner.

4. Pipe out the sour cream like a bullseye.

5. Use a toothpick to spread the sour cream from the center outward, until it looks like a spider web.

6. Top off your creation with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and black olives.

Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs Ingredients: 18 oz of button mushrooms 1 block of extra firm, drained tofu

1 garlic clove 1 tsp of lemon juice ¾ tsp of salt ½ tsp of Italian seasoning ½ tsp of onion powder ⅛ tsp of black pepper 2 ½ tbsp of balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp of sun-dried tomatoes 2 oz can of sliced black olives Instructions: 1. Rinse the mushrooms and pull out the stems, then set them aside on a baking sheet 2. Puree the tofu with garlic, lemon juice, salt, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and black pepper in a food processor. Put the mixture in a piping bag or cut ziploc.

3. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Then drip the mushrooms with balsamic vinegar.

4. Pipe the tofu mixture into the mushroom caps.

5. Prepare the sun-dried tomato pieces and start placing them on the stuffed mushrooms to create “eye veins”. Then top each with one sliced olive to finish designing the “eyeball”.

6. Bake the mushrooms for 10 to 15 minutes until the caps begin to wrinkle.

You can make your food festive with decorative toothpicks or by placing them on a Halloween-themed plate. Now you are prepared for a great Halloween party with tasty food!

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By JOCELYN CHIN Staff Writer

iMessage is Apple’s version of digital messaging. It enables you to send texts, audio messages, photos and videos, and to share location. This is a major part of modern technology, but there are so many more features to iMessage.

One of my favorite features in iMessage is the effects! If you hold down a text bubble for long enough, a bar will appear on the side of the screen allowing you to send special effects in your chat including fireworks, balloons, and hearts.

And, if you wish someone Happy Birthday, balloons are automatically added to the conversation. It’s a great way to spice up your texting.

The best part of iMessage is sending gifs, stickers, and using Game Pigeon.

In the message section, you can select the App Store button, which enables you to send stickers through chat. You can download sticker packs (get the free ones!) of any kind! For example, I have a bunch of avocado stickers that I send to my friends who like avocados! You can also download apps in the app store such as the Gif Keyboard which lets you send gifs in text. iMessage allows you to play digital games such as Cup Pong, Crazy 8, 8-Ball and many more. It’s a fun way to interact with your friends online.

Another cool feature is the Digital Touch. If you tilt your screen horizontally, the screen becomes white and you can draw on it using the on-screen tools. It’s very useful in sending out diagrams for group projects or just for making silly drawings. Another way of sending drawings is by pressing the black button with a heart on it. This allows you draw something, and when it is sent to the recipient, the recipient will see the drawing being made.

Although iMessage has many interesting features, it’s important to not overuse screen time. But what are you waiting for? If you haven’t given any of these iMessage features a try, try them out today!

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By EMILY CHEN Staff Writer

It’s October, and temperatures are beginning to ricochet between ridiculously high to chillingly low. It’s easy for us to keep ourselves at a comfortable temperature throughout the season. However, our pets might need a little help. Follow these tips to help your pet stay nice and cool during the heat, and warm and cozy when it’s cold.

1. Provide plenty of water No matter what the weather is, the most important thing to do is to make sure your pet stays hydrated. On hotter days, leave out an extra water dish just in case your pet finishes the first one.

It is a good idea to place water dishes in a shaded area to prevent them from evaporating, and to encourage your pet to drink more often.

2. Make sure shade or shelter is always available If you have an outdoor pet, make sure that it has access to shelter at any

time. A shelter can be anything from a sturdy doghouse to a broad umbrella, and even the porch of your house. The shelter will give your pet shade to rest in to escape the heat, and a roof to take cover under while it rains. Even if your pet likes playing in the rain, it is important for it to have a place to dry off. Wet fur can keep your pet’s body temperature very low, which is bad. Additionally, make sure that the sheltered area doesn’t have an asphalt floor. Asphalt becomes hot when the sun is out and your pet could burn its paws when it’s standing on it.

A way to see if the ground is too hot is by placing the back of your hand on the ground for five seconds. If it is too hot for your hand, it is too hot for your pet’s paws.

3. Consider trimming your pet’s fur Getting your pet’s fur trimmed can help keep it cool during the warmer months, but be sure to weigh the pros and cons first. A thick coat of fur prevents animals from getting sunburnt, so shaving it off could be detrimental.

Due to this, a haircut wouldn’t be a great idea for short-haired pets. For long-haired pets, a little trim might help them deal with the heat.

However, long-haired animals naturally shed more fur when it’s warm, so a trip the pet groomer isn’t strictly necessary.

4. Provide warmth Hugging your pet is an easy way to keep it warm, but you can’t do that all the time. Providing your pet with pillows, blankets, or a pet bed is a better long-term solution. This is essential for smaller or short-haired pets as they get cold very easily. Large, long-haired pets might not need help staying warm, but it is best to take precautions just in case.

With these easy steps, you’ll be able to keep your pet happy and healthy in the fluctuating weather.

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By KATIE WEN

Staff Writer

‘Tis the month of Halloween, which means the season’s superstitions are here.

The tradition of leaving jack o’lanterns out during Halloween night actually stems from a rather sinister and sad tale. In a Celtic tale, a drunk farmer named Jack tricked the Devil, which resulted in him being banned from both Heaven and Hell. Wandering around in Purgatory, he made himself a lantern from a turnip and a piece of coal. Since then, people have carved lanterns out of turnips and pumpkins and have left them out as a light to help guide lost spirits home.

Many other common superstitions stem from the Dark Ages when witch hunts were common. Black cats are associated with the Devil and his witches, which leads to the association of black cats with evil and misfortune. Bats are similar in that they are also associated with the Devil, legend has it, that whenever a bat flies around a house three times, it means that someone in the house is going to die.

No matter what your superstitions are, be sure to be safe on Halloween night!

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Don’t give watches as gifts to someone else because that means you want the other person to die. It’s like giving them a ticking bomb.

-Gabby Yu, 12

It’s good to eat noodles and super long uncut noodles for birthday because it means long life.

Don’t shower or cut your hair on New Years or Chinese New Year because it can remove your good luck for the upcoming year.

You can’t stick chopsticks in a bowl of noodles because it’s similar to those ancient times when you light incense for the dead. It means bad luck.

-Kenna Gao, 12

October 2018