The World Is Our Campus Volume 64, Issue 3
Arcadia High School 180 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA FEATURES pg. 8 Write Like You’re Running Out of Time: A look at the annual National Novel Writing Month challenge.
Also in this issue:
“Writing takes commitment,
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CENTER SPREAD pg. 11-12 Giving Thanks: We must always take time to appreciate the time, energy, and wisdom that our teachers have given us.
setting a strict deadline, and fulfilling your goal is unexplainably rewarding. The only way to improve your writing is to constantly push yourself and to take risks.”
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CALENDAR pg. 19 Back for Seconds: Creative ideas for what to do with those Thanksgiving leftovers.
NEWS pg. 2 Water Supply: Santa Barbara begins construction on a desalination plant to combat the effects of the drought. PERFORMING ARTS pg. 12 Tune In: With AFOB soon underway, Band prepares to dazzle its hometown. STUDENT LIFE pg. 13 Black Friday Scores: What are AHS students most looking forward to doing the day after Thanksgiving?
Girls Tennis Aces through League
MAKING A RACKET After once again claiming the title of Pacific League Champions, Girls Varsity Tennis went on to face San Marino, Mira Costa, and Harvard-Westlake in a deep CIF playoff run. By CHRISTIE WANG Staff Writer
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he Girls Varsity Tennis team has done an amazing job this season, sweeping away the competition by winning all its games in the Pacific League! After winning League, the girls shifted their focus toward CIF. Unfortunately, the players were disappointed when they suffered a loss against Harvard-Westlake School in the CIF Quarterfinals. Despite the fact that the girls had won CIF and State last year, becoming League Champions and making it to the Quarterfinals of CIF is considered quite the achievement, especially after moving up to
Division 1 this year. Proceeding to Round 1 of the CIF playoffs, the girls played San Marino High School on Nov. 2, winning with a score of 11-2. With confidence and a victory at the CIF level under its belt, the team then continued to Round 2. In this non-conference match on Nov. 4, our Lady Apaches were able to defeat Mira Costa High School by a score of 13-5. Thus, the team went onto the CIF Quarterfinals. However, Arcadia lost to Harvard-Westlake School on Nov. 7; the score was 7-11. “For me, the road to League Finals went by so fast, and I could hardly count the amount of wins we had because to us, it was just another win. But by the end, I felt proud that
we won League going undefeated,” said team captain junior Aubrie Weissbuch. Talking about CIF, she said, “Playoffs have been a little stressful along the way, since advancing to the top division [meant] playing the top teams in Southern California. Nonetheless, we won all the matches that we expected to win…[Overall,] I’m very satisfied with how our whole season has gone this year.” Competing at a different division, especially in at the highest level, was definitely a different experience for the team this year. Sophomore Erika Tang conveyed the team’s resilience: “I think our team did amazing. Even though there were some rough patches, we got over them and still did our best. The line-up was different, but we did
that to get the best result we could. For CIF, it didn’t turn out exactly the way we wanted it to. Some things got switched around, so [with more strategy,] we could have won. But what happens happens.” Hopefully, the team members will surpass their current standing and improve their skills to win CIF next year! Winning the Pacific League was an extraordinary thrill for the Girls Varsity Tennis team, but its success wasn’t all due to luck. Sophomore Angel Pan said, “The team feels really great about winning Pacific League. We were able to beat many good teams because we worked really hard and practiced everyday. We also did a lot of conditioning, [improving] our stamina.” Because of their hard work and sweat spent on improving their stamina through conditioning, the girls’ efforts were paid off with victory. For Angel, it wasn’t all about winning matches either. Rather, “it was really fun to be able to travel together as a team and compete.” Angel’s sentiments and eagerness to play and practice with teammates was shared with the team. With hours of practice after school and time spent at matches, the girls had built strong bonds and friendships. As a result, the girls had already figured out their team dynamics and worked well together. Sophomore Rachelle Yang exclaimed, “I [felt] that toward the end our league matches, the team started to gain more chemistry and started supporting each other more. Whenever we cheer each other on, it gives each player the boost of confidence she needs to win the match.” Erika later stated, “I’m still so proud of how amazing the team did as a whole!” Great job to the Girls Varsity Tennis team on becoming Pacific League Champions once more, and congratulations on a fantastic playoff run! cwang@apachepowwow.com Photo courtesy of ARCADIA UNIFIED
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NEWS
Mexico to Pay for Wall
By CHRISTINE LAW Staff Writer
Recently, congressional Republicans have voiced their intent to begin building a border between the U.S. and Mexico. They planned to use the money from this year’s spending funds. Congressional Republican Chris Collins has noted that many other Republicans in Congress are eager to begin the wall construction, and said, “Of course, we have to pay the bills. We’re building the wall.” These events led to many believing that the U.S. would fully pay for the wall that lies on the southern border. However, on Jan. 6, during a telephone interview, President-elect Donald Trump confirmed that the U.S. is “going to get reimbursed, but I don’t want to wait that long. But you start, and then you get reimbursed.” The wall border between the U.S. and Mexico was one of the main proposals in President-elect Trump’s presidential campaign. He insisted that the wall would keep out Mexican immigrants from the U.S.. At many of his rallies, President-elect Trump would also use this topic to appeal to many of his supporters. According to the Government Accountability Office, it will cost about $6.5 million per mile to build a fence, and $4.2 million per mile to build more fences and roads. The U.S. and Mexico’s border length spans about 1,989 miles. This means that building the wall would require billions of dollars from taxpayers. This has raised a lot of concerns about whether the money would be spent for better uses. Furthermore, even during the Obama administration, many Republicans were hesitant in domestic spending. Many Democrats have also expressed their dissatisfaction with building the wall. According to Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont, “If President Trump asks Congress to approve taxpayer dollars to build a wall, which he has always said would not be paid for by U.S. taxpayers, we will carefully review the request to determine if these taxpayer dollars would be better spent on building hospitals to care for our veterans, roads and bridges to help taxpayers get to work, and for [National Institutes of Health (NIH)] to find cures for cancer.” Mexican government officials have also denied that Mexico would pay for the wall, and foreign minister Luis Videgaray said, ““There are no circumstances ... not even the best possible trade deal, investments, support which would justify taking a step that would violate the dignity of Mexicans to such an extent,” To actually begin the construction of the wall, funding is required and needs to be included with the spending bills for this spring. Also, the border sits on privately owned land which would require additional costs to build the wall. The border also includes the Rio Grande, a river that has treaties from both countries protecting it from construction. The success of constructing the wall along the border of the U.S. and Mexico depends on various factors. Without the funds to do so, building the wall to isolate the U.S. from immigrants merely remains a proposal created by President-elect Trump.
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Michelle Obama’s Farewell Address
By BRANDON CHEN Staff Writer
On Friday, Jan. 6, First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a final stirring speech as first lady celebrating school counselors and appealing to hope, inclusiveness, and the beauty of the diversity of our nation. “I want our young people to know that they matter, that they belong,” Obama said. “So don’t be afraid. You hear me, young people? Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered. Empower yourself with a good education. Then get out there and use that education to build a country worthy of your boundless promise. Lead by example with hope; never fear.” Michelle Obama, who had played a huge role in bettering the education and health of many Americans, bid farewell from the White House. In her speech, she acknowledged the young as the future of our nation, and that “no matter where you [children] are from, no matter how much money your parents have, no matter how they worship or who they love or what language they speak at home, they have a place in this country. This country belongs to you, to all of you, from every background and walk of
life… with a good education and a lot of hard work, anything is possible.” She reflected on her father’s hopes for his children, working every day just so they could pursue dreams he never could, and she reinforced the idea that even with nothing, people can still climb to the top. Over the course of her time at the White House, Michelle Obama has brought many programs into our nation, such as the higher education project, the “Let’s Move” anti-obesity program, and the “Joining Forces” effort to help support military families. Even with the challenges that came with her first lady role, she was able to do good for our nation. But even with her immense success, she remained steadfast on her decision not to run for an elected office. This speech was a wondrous finale for our First Lady, who evolved in her eight years at the White House from a reluctant spouse into a high-profile first lady. She leaves the White House as a widely popular public figure and ended her address fighting back tears and with one final thank you. “Being your first lady has been the greatest honor of my life,” she said. “And I hope I made you proud.” bchen@apachepowwow.com
Women’s March By NOELLE NATIVIDAD
chairman Tamika Mallory said, “Our
Barack Obama’s Farewell Address By MARUKO MYINT
Staff Writer
It’s been 8 years since Jan. 20, 2009, that fateful day of the first inauguration of Barack Obama. When Obama became the first African-American man to be elected into office, he carried the hopes, dreams, and ambitions of the people on his shoulders. Regardless of the immense pressure placed upon him, there’s never been a moment where he has faltered, only proving his ability to lead the most powerful country in the world through both the gloomy and bright days. In the face of adversity, he has only responded with strength, encouraging us to unite as a country and choose hope rather than feeding the fear amongst ourselves. From the victories to the defeats, Obama has constantly proven that he has stayed true to the optimistic promises that rang out 8 years ago during his first speech. Now, during his farewell address to the citizens of America, it seems as if everything has come full circle again. Rather than focusing mainly on his experiences and achievements during his presidency, he instead moved the spotlight on reassuring the distress among many people about the change of leadership. With the election of Donald Trump as the next POTUS, many had much to fear for. Trump ran a campaign that discouraged equality among race and sexuality while encouraging inclusion, threatening the existence of many major reforms that democrats worked so hard to build. “Yes, our progress has been uneven. For every one step forward, it often feels like we take two steps back,” Obama said. But he continued on, saying that even if earlier efforts towards key reforms might seem
hopeless at this point, they will always and will still mean something. He advised his audience to not be disheartened by present situations but rather motivated. “Our democracy is threatened whenever we take it for granted. All of us should be throwing ourselves into the task of rebuilding our democratic institutions,” Obama said. He encouraged everyone to become proactive and take matters into their own hands, whether it be by volunteering, running for office, or simply standing up for their own opinion even when it may seem miniscule. Obama went on, warning everyone that racism, a rising issue in the recent years, can lead to the fallout of a democracy. He admitted that “race relations were better than they were 10, 20, or 30 years ago” but were not “where we need to be”. He went on, speaking about how discrimination in general only hurts us in the end and laws upholding racism can only do so much. “laws alone won’t be enough. Hearts must change. If our democracy is to work in this increasingly diverse nation, each one of us must try” he warned. Much like the beginning of his Presidential trail, Obama delivered reassuring promises of his hope and faith in the future of America. He wrapped up the speech by paying tribute to his family for the sacrifices they made and shed emotional tears while doing it. He ended the speech with a final reminder that although he may not be president anymore, they still have a voice in the government. “I leave this stage tonight even more optimistic than when I started. You changed the world. You did.” Obama said. He left the podium one last time, residing the fate of the country in the people’s hopes, just like he did when he first stepped up to office.
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Populist Revolt By SHAZIA PATHAN
The organization began as Teresa Shook “created a Facebook page suggesting that women gather to protest in D.C. on inauguration weekend,” finding the very next morning that 10,000 users were prepared to back her. Bob Bland had a similar idea, which manifested on her Facebook page where she had previously raised upwards of $20,000 for Planned Parenthood. For Bland, she knew that “a positive resistance” was being called for for some, in light of Trump’s controversial election and inauguration. It all began under the name of “the Million Women March,” a tribute to a 1997 Philadelphia protest carried out by African-American women. All of this had come to pass nearly six months before, and now has sprung into a world-wide movement as 281 “sister-marches” are planned to go underway on Jan. 21, spreading from across the United States, the whole of Europe, and a few locations in Africa. Celebrities have also joined in publicizing this historical march. Joining the ranks of more than half a million women, will be stars like America Ferrera, Scarlett Johansson, and Amy Schumer.
fact, Salvani even claimed he wanted Staff Writer the Italian people to repeat “the revenge of people” that helped the victory of There is a forthcoming president-elect Donald Trump in the change in the political seas of the world. United States. Just recently, on Dec. 4, Italian Prime What does this all mean for Minister Matteo Renzi resigned from Italy? Italy is accustomed to political his position, after a proposed referenchange--it has had 63 governments in dum to change parts of the Constitution the past 70 years. However, not many failed to pass. The LA Times posits changes have been as extreme and novthat many events had unfolded to cause el as the changes arising today. Many Renzi’s resignation, but a significant predicted a “Brexit” in Italy following influence is the super anti-establishment Renzi’s referendum, however, as it did movement washing over Europe and the not pass, conveyed the people’s wish rest of the world. for the traditional order. Though Renzi’s One physical reason for the center-left party still holds much of the Prime Minister’s removal from office control of the Parliament and governis the aforementioned constitutional ment, it appears that like Europe and referendum defeat-- 60% of voters the United States, Italy is heading to a voted against it. If passed, it would more conservative and populist route. have lowered the number of Senators in Maurizio Molinari, editor of Italian Parliament from 315 to 100, meaning newspaper La Stampa, posited that Italy the creation of laws by the government became the third nation to follow the would not require Senate approval. political anti-establishment trend, after Hence, much of the population believes the United States and Great Britain. his new referendum would have given more power to the government than The American influence on global to the public. Moreover, Renzi could politics is somewhat clear. The recent not deliver on the economic and social American elections with presidentpromises he had made. Ultimately, he elect Donald Trump have given rise to had failed to upkeep the initial antiright wing parties and leaders in all of establishment image he had portrayed; Europe. However, the loss of far-right which allowed opposition from the candidate in Austria, Norbert Hofer anti-establishment group, Five Star clarifies that political changes will vary Movement; and Matteo Salvani, leader in different parts of Europe and create of the anti-migrant Northern League some cleavages along the way. party, to guide the people of Italy. In
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Staff Writer position is that all women do matter.”
Proudly, the feminist leaders of The Women’s March on Washington boldly proclaim their expressive mantra, “Hear our voice.” Vogue described the event as the “mass mobilization of activists and protestors that will descend on the capital on January 21, the day after” Trump’s inauguration. In their exclusive interview with the organization’s twenty-something leading ladies, Vogue got right into the heart of the march itself: women uniting against racism, classism, and every ounce of hatred that has so currently captured the hearts of America. Vogue reporter Julia Felsenthal paraphrased the greater purpose as she wrote, “Women are not a monolith, solely defined by gender; we are diverse, we represent half of this country, and any social justice movement—for the rights of immigrants, Muslims, African-Americans, the LGBTQ community, for law enforcement accountability, for gun control, for environmental justice— should count as a ‘women’s issue.’” When the controversial topic of race was mentioned, an event emboldening New York Times writer Farah Stockman to write a piece about,
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Florida Shooting
By ROSELIND ZENG
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On Jan. 6, tragedy struck last-minute travellers returning home from the holidays. Esteban Santiago, a 26-year-old Iraq war veteran who served in the National Guard, shot 13 people at Fort Lauderdale International Airport with a handgun that he had concealed in his checked baggage. There were a total of five casualties and six injuries as a result, as well as 40 other civilians that were injured after the initial gunshots, during the chaotic evacuation. People on the scene during the terrifying ordeal described it as a “war zone” and “mass hysteria”, many had no idea what was happening, where the exact location of the commotion was, and how to escape the premises unharmed. There were also many reports of rumors involving multiple gunmen on site, which triggered even more panic amongst those present. In an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, one man recounted that he “felt something hit [his] back,” mistaking it for fallen luggage from a nearby carousel. Upon further inspection, it was a bullet that had been deflected by a laptop inside his bag. More than 10,000 people had their trips interrupted for the rest of Friday, with one-third of the day’s scheduled flights cancelled. Others were forced to stay on their planes for the duration of the tragedy, for as much as six hours or more. Surrounding roads were reopened Saturday morning, and more than 20,000 bags had to be processed and returned to their owners afterwards. In the aftermath of the shooting, police and FBI officials alike are still trying to find possible mo-
tives for the shootings, and what the suspect’s state of mind was as he entered the airport. He was discharged from the Alaska Army National Guard in August 2016 for unsatisfactory service. Later on in November he was reported to have told agents at the FBI office at Anchorage that he heard voices and was being directed to watch ISIS videos by the US Intelligence Agency. In an interview with the gunman’s aunt revealed that “He seemed normal at times, but other times he seemed lost.” She also told of him talking “about all the destruction and the killing of children. He had visions all the time.” FBI special agent George Piro told reporters that Santiago had voluntarily submitted to a mental health evaluation, and that his behavior was “erratic” and “concerning”. Countless questions have surfaced on how the suspect had gotten into Fort Lauderdale unsuspected, and how he managed to conceal a handgun. While police have not uncovered Santiago’s motives for the attack or any potential triggers, it has been revealed by Agent Piro that the man had gone to the airport “specifically to carry out the attack.” Legislation states that taking a gun onto a plane is legal if it is in a case that locks and if the passenger checks the suitcase containing the weapon. The gun cannot be loaded, but declaration forms are available for passengers to possess ammunition. As of now, authorities are looking into all aspects of this case, including terrorism. Esteban Santiago has been taken into federal custody, and is held without bond on a murder charge. rzeng@apachepowwow.com
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Downtown LA. We have all been there. We have all seen the soaring skyscrapers, galas of shops, and sidewalks packed with commuters. Downtown Los Angeles is the definitive urban jungle: it is filled with the noisy, yet soothing, never-ending river of the highway; the sturdy, steadfast feeling of concrete on the jungle floor; the canopy blanketed with pinnacles of steel and iron. However, downtown LA wasn’t always like this. Before the 1920s, the skyline of Los Angeles was an empty slate. Nobody had the funds or ambition to build massive projects or towering skyscrapers. It was the prehistory of the urban sprawl of downtown LA. However, World War I created an economic boom. Soon, companies were scrambling to submit plans and projects to the government to construct massive buildings to profit off of and house workers and consumers of the growing economy. A sheer 155 projects on 50,000 square feet were constructed, with some of Los Angeles’ most iconic and historic buildings being built. This was Los Angeles’ first and biggest architectural boom to date. A second architectural boom happened in the 70s and 80s. It was brought on by a rush of a need of more office space. The boom saw 64 projects being completed, almost all of them on an area known as Bunker Hill. As a result, Bunker Hill became an aggregate of corporate headquarters and offices alike. The boom was also responsible for creating the U.S. Bank Tower, the tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi at the time. A sizable portion of this boom was funded by Japanese investors, whose country’s rapidly rising economy and currency demanded expansion. The boom ended, however, in a 1990s recession partially caused by defense cutbacks because of the Cold War. Our current architectural boom started a decade ago
with the opening of the Staples Center and may even surpass the architectural boom of the Roaring 20s. Since the start of the boom in 1999, downtown LA has already completed close to 100 projects with even more on the way. Many of these buildings are funded by the Chinese, who like the Japanese investors before them, are fueled by the rapid expansion of their economy. In fact, 7 out of the 18 land deals were funded by Chinese investors. Among these investors, is the Chinese group, Oceanwide. Currently, the company is construction Oceanwide Plaza, filled with hotels, restaurants and other entertainment. Thomas Feng, chief executive of Oceanwide, explained that the company chose to develop there because they are “in the hear of the entertainment and sports district.” He hopes the plaza’s strategic location near Staples Center and the Convention Center will draw residents and visitors alike. Other Chinese investors are using similar strategies. Developer City Century recently filed an application to build three residential skyscrapers very close to LA Live. Another Chinese company, Greenland Group, is building something similar to Oceanwide Plaza by the name of Metropolis. Aptly named, Metropolis plans to hold 350 apartments and over 1,000 condos. Other non-Chinese companies are also making their move. Korean airline company, Hanjin, recently erected a 1,100 foot tall skyscraper called the Wilshire Grand with over 900 residential suites. Two Los Angeles companies recently joined efforts to build Circa, twin 35 foot towers with 648 luxury apartments. Another Californian company, Carmel Partners, based out of San Francisco, also wanted to get in on the action. In late 2015, they constructed a building with 700 apartments and a Whole Foods on the bottom. Dan Garibaldi, one of the dual managers of Carmel Partners, wanted to make “that turn to officially becoming a 24/7 destination”.
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NaNoWriMo
By ALYSSA RAVE
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Writing requires passion, authenticity, vividness, and of course, motivation. There have been countless moments where writers come up with great ideas but never put in the time or effort to execute them. Ideas are left to abandonment because of a writer’s relentless self-criticism, lack of insight, or pure disinterest. This continuous procrastination is harmful.
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). It’s a challenge to write a complete novel of at least 50,000 words from the first day of November to the last. NaNoWriMo seeks to strengthen the use of vision and banish a writer’s inner editor. This encourages the writers to submit themselves to their imagination, free from worrying or comparison to other works because their focus is turned toward meeting a due date. It values enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline. By taking creative risks and pushing the supposed boundaries of writing, it results in a raw, genuine product. Any troubled writers seeking inspiration can easily connect with others. Through its website, people gain access to a community of driven writers such as themselves through forums and blog posts. NaNoWriMo also has several regions participating, including Los Angeles, that organize almost daily events to help you with your task. Come Write In locations bring libraries, bookstores, and wineries together to guarantee a space for NaNoWriMo participants, which ultimately builds a lively community of writers. Gatherings also include a virtual write in, which are a geared towards anyone who doesn’t have a local write in. They consist of word sprint challenges, prompt offerings, and overall, collective novel writing and guidance. NaNoWriMo events also include Double-Up Day, Back Up Your Novel Day, and ML Appreciation Day. Additionally, they have word-count helpers which are stats and apps to help a writer reach their desired word count. One is the word count score board which ranks highest word counts by both region and genre and another are the wordcount widgets, that are simple HTML tools that display a personal and regional count. As Nov. 30 passes, what’s next for the novel? In January and February, the publishing and revision process begins to reach a story’s full potential, from first draft to final. It’s an extension of their, “anything-goes, wombat-infused noveling philosophy.” Events and dates become available in December. Writing takes commitment, setting a strict deadline, and fulfilling your goal is unexplainably rewarding. The only way to improve your writing is to constantly push yourself and to take risks. Join this challenge to test your limits, drive your inner creativity, and to connect with others! arave@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of BOOKSMITH.COM
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Introducing the MacBook Pro By CHRISTY QIU Staff Writer
Following the unveiling of the MacBook Pro, Apple customers spun into a frenzy of excitement. The new MacBook appears to be one of the best laptops ever made, with a spot among the world’s fastest computers and a stylish design. Available in a 13-inch or 15-inch model, the laptop features a surprise installment of a Touch Bar above the keyboard. The strip of touch screen glass allows the user to customize the functions available on it. The Touch Bar can display controls such as brightness, volume, and music commands, as well as the function keys. Additionally, the Touch Bar allows you to answer FaceTime and phone calls and holds the option of emoji and text suggestions. Succeeding the improvements in Notes and iMessage, the Touch Bar will also permit the owner to use a color spectrum to use with compatible apps such as Pages and Keynote. Besides the magnificent addition of the Touch Bar, the MacBook Pro showcases a sleek body that is the lightest and thinnest of its kind. The 13-inch version measures 14.9 mm thick and weighs in at a mere three pounds while the 15-inch version has a weight of just 14 pounds and only measures 15.5 mm thick. The elegant electronic includes many other modernizations: a ten-hour battery life, turbo boost processing of up 3.8 GHz, and 67% brighter display. With the recent Touch-ID innovation, the finger reading characteristic is not lost on this new release, which allows you to switch between accounts and pay with one tap. As if these advancements were not impressive enough, Apple stepped up its graphic display to a whole other level. The MacBook Pro will include a 130% swifter graphic display, a 67% color contrast ratio, 25% more colors, and brightness nits of 500. Not only the screen functions have become redone, as the internal workings of the laptop has increased in quality as well. The speakers will undergo a 58% volume enlargement, up to a 2.5 times the bass, and double the dynamic range. The ports of the laptop are more powerful, and the keys have become sturdier and extra responsive. Every part of the MacBook has been revamped and changed for the better, creating a strong and marvelous electronic. Apple has once again managed to improve its product line, with breathtaking new ideas and spectacular updates. It is no surprise the MacBook Pro is worshipped by long-time consumers, with majestic digital moderations, grand audio updates, and the splendid installment of the versatile Touch Bar.
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Thanksgiving Delights By SARAH WANG Staff Writer
When Thanksgiving comes around, most of us think of a delicious feast: turkeys, cranberry sauce, and apple cider galore. In recent years however, Thanksgiving has been associated with the return of seasonal food and drink menus, such as the pumpkin spice drinks at Starbucks. Thanksgiving only comes once a year, so you have to make sure to try as many special Thanksgiving foods as you can! Here are a few shops and restaurants that spice things up a little for the holidays. Of course, the obvious seasonal drink store is Starbucks. From the Pumpkin Spice Latte to the Holiday Spice Flat White, Starbucks’ drinks are always hugely popular with people of all ages. Check out a drink or two to see if the flavors truly live up to the hype! If you prefer something less mainstream, be sure to try new flavors from Starbucks’ partner company, Teavana, right here at our local Santa Anita mall! Drop by the store to catch a sample of Teavana’s fresh Pumpkin Spice Brulee Oolong Tea!
An article about seasonal foods would not be complete with our local classic, Souplantation. Souplantation is well-known for being constantly on top of the game by changing up its special menu according to the season or weather, so we can expect the restaurant to go all out for the holidays! Every year comes with new dishes but Souplantation will be sure to kick off the Thanksgiving season with their
classic Chicken Pot Pie Stew, Buttermilk Biscuit, and Creamy Herbed Turkey Soup. You can also expect the likes of house-made stuffing, Cranberry Apple Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, and Sweet Potato Pie with Candied Walnuts. All in all, Souplantation around Thanksgiving is guaranteed to be a mouth-watering, festive food extravaganza! Now you know where to find Thanksgiv-
ing drinks and meals, but what about snacks? Yogurtland has that question answered for you! So far, Yogurtland has released Guy Diamond’s White Chocolate Peppermint, DJ Suki’s Cranberry Raspberry Tart, and Creek’s Butterscotch Pudding Gelato. In the past, froyo lovers have binged on seasonal flavors like Cookie Butter, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Eggnog, Chocolate Mocha, and Spiced Apple Cider Sorbet, so keep an eye out for those during your next visit! Additionally, you can find Carved Turkey sandwiches to gobble up at Subway as well as your classic Thanksgiving menu twists at other fast food restaurants like McDonald’s or Burger King. It may not be Thanksgiving quite yet, but you are now prepared to tackle all the local Thanksgiving treats. Get out there and try all the special items before the season ends! swang@apachepowwow.com
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By GISELLE YEH
From the sweetness of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to the childishness of Matilda, Roald Dahl has been known for his many creative children´s books since 1943. Best known for his story, James and the Giant Peach, Roald Dahl has been a prominant figure in children’s literature. Roald Dahl’s books have been published in 49 different languages with more than 200 million copies of his books sold worldwide. However, behind the smiles and goofiness of these stories, what are the true meanings of these creative story ideas? James and the Giant Peach, his first published children’s book, sprang from bedtime stories Roald Dahl told his daughters. Even though it was meant to be a children’s book, it left many adult readers deeply disturbed. Although James and the Giant Peach was published in the U.S. in 1961, Dahl was put on hold until 1967 when a British publisher chose to risk publishing it. James and the Giant Peach is a story about a young orphaned boy who was sent off to live with his sadistic pair of aunts. Instead of caring for him as a family, these sisters abused, enslaved, bullied, and half-starved him. However,
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the boy got his revenge by literally crushing them as he escaped for adventure and a better free life in a gargantuan peach. Following this book, he published 15 to more children’s books, filled with wives feeding their husbands worms and the young eaten by giants and changed into mice by bald, toeless hags. With a past like Roald Dahl’s, it is no surprise where he draws his darkness from. At age three, Roald Dahl lost his sister and father, and packed up to go to boarding school at age nine. In his first volume of Boy, a book written to describe his life from birth until leaving school, Roald Dahl recalls in great detail the abuse he had from his headmasters. In his first marriage, he married the actress, Patricia Neal. Unfortunately, the couple lost their eldest daughter and their only son was left brain damaged by a traffic accident. A few years later, Mrs. Neal suffered a series of strokes. Because Dahl cheated on Neal, he earned the name ‘Roald the Rotten.’ It is hard to believe that great books like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda were created with these kinds of thoughts. Children adore these books, and why is that? Maurice Sendak, an American illustrator and writer of children’s books, observed, “In plain text, a child is a complicated creature who can
A Dog’s Dream
By RACHEL LEE
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Recently, scientists have thoroughly analyzed the sleep behavior of dogs and come to the conclusion that dogs do, in fact, dream. Consequently, the striking resemblance of our neurochemistry explains why dogs dream similarly to how humans do. Furthermore, humans and dogs are 95% identical both physically and genetically, which clarifies why the connection between the two are so powerful. A prodigious indicator for dreams in humans is detected by the motion of rapid eye movement (REM), or when one’s eyes hastily move around under closed eyelids. The REM stage occurs during the most vivid moments of your dream, when you’re actively dreaming. Scientists have discovered REM in the dreamlike state of dogs, surprisingly, which persists for two or three minutes maximum, or for 12% of their sleep. The length of REM depends on size and age, since puppies spend a larger proportion of their sleep in REM compared to adult dogs. In addition, the dog’s size affects the length of its sleeping period, with smaller dogs dreaming often with shorter dreams, and larger dogs dreaming less often with longer dreams. Other signs of dreaming in dogs include twitching, flinching, barking, growling, or whimpering. An additional factor that influences sleeping periods include their activity level, or physical fitness. Studies have shown that dogs that sleep stretched out have increased chances of incorporating motion in their sleep, as compared to dogs that sleep curled up. This is because dogs utilize their tense muscles to curl up, so they are less relaxed and less likely to move. On the contrary, in humans, a specific brain mechanism restricts the majority of muscle movement while we sleep. So, what do dogs dream about? Like humans, they dream about their day, or possibly even have nightmares, similar to humans how do as well. Since dogs possess limited memory, their dreams likely consist of events that occurred within a short time span of their sleeping period. Harvard psychologist Dr. Deirdre Barrett stated that “since dogs are generally extremely attached to their human owners, it’s likely your dog is dreaming of your face, your smell and of pleasing or annoying you.” The mere notion that dogs might be dreaming of their owners is enough to warm all pet owners’ hearts worldwide and increase our everlasting affection for our beloved furry friends. rlee@apachepowwow.com
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there’s an anger.” What Roald Dahl may be expressing in his many books is that a child’s world is not just sugar and spice. A child, like any other human being, has his or her shadow. These shadows are wicked, scary, extravagant, and entertaining, much like the child.
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Neistat
By SHAZIA PATHAN
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This story is not only for film enthusiasts and APN students, but all high school students who feel lost or have a less-than-perfect GPA torturing them to misery. Look up Casey Neistat, a millionaire YouTuber who films daily vlogs, or video diaries, showing his unconventional lifestyle and business ventures. Now, he has a family, a home, and a steady income, but in high school, life did not present a bright future. At just 17, he had his first child, Owen, which forced him to drop out of school to care for him. In one of his vlogs, he nonchalantly reveals his plights of being homeless for a duration of his senior year and the lack of confidence stemming from being devoid of a complete education. As a teen, he was struggling to make ends meet for himself as well as his child; working as a dishwasher, short-order cook, and a bike messenger prior to finding his calling in film. When he found this talent and enthusiasm, he reveals that the energy he had for the work came out of nowhere. He could not
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One Last Vine
By NATHAN GUO
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Remember that app that spawned dozens of memes, GIFs, and viral videos? Remember that app that created internet sensations in the span of six seconds? Remember Vine? When Don Hofmann, Rus Yusupov, and Colin Kroll founded Vine, they originally intended for it to be a tool to share everyday experiences. However, it soon became clear to the team that it would rapidly become a creative outlet. Four months later, it caught the attention of media giant, Twitter which bought it for a whopping $30 million. In 2012, an innovative app that brought so many opportunities for creativity, such as Vine, was attractive enough, but it wasn’t until 2013 that usage exploded. Prior to 2013, Vine had only allowed its six-second videos to be captured on the back camera. However, in 2013, Vine allowed users to start using the front camera as well. This new feature brought fame not only to the app but created huge stars such as Logan Paul and Amanda Cerny as well. Vine found even more innovative use in 2013 and 2014. Iconic moments in sports could be captured and broadcasted to be relived over and over again. Protesters in Ferguson, Missouri used the app to connect the outside world to the chaos and violence of the protests. And more often than not, Vine was a fantastic outlet for art, music, and acting. It was the beginning of the end for Vine in 2014. Instagram had introduced a 15-second video feature in the year prior, and a new competitor, Snapchat, was gaining ground. Furthermore, Instagram started sponsoring and advertising celebrities, and many Vine stars left Vine for more fame and profit. This wasn’t the first time things like this have happened, however. Facebook completely rendered Myspace and most other social network sites obsolete. Vine was suffering from the same curse, this time by a myriad of video platforms such as Musical.ly, Snapchat, Instagram, and Youtube. Vine faltered because of the very thing that created it: innovation, or the lack thereof. That brings us to 2016. Twitter has finally announced that Vine will be shutting down in the next few months. Top executives are leaving and those stars that were born on Vine are now using other platforms more and more. With a bittersweet ending, Vine is finally shutting its doors and closing the loop. nguo@apachepowwow.com
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pay attention in school to save a life because it did not interest him, but for film, he has found a multitude of ways to help others like him in his videos: “What would you do with $25,000” where he raised awareness for the great damage in the Philippines due to the typhoon that hit the country in November 2013; and with “He needs help,” referring to Marlon, a friend who was in dire need of money for his sister’s cancer treatment in their native St.Vincent. Generally, the YouTube viewers and creators are supportive and reverent of Neistat. Many other YouTubers cite him as their role model as do the young viewers and fans who look for him at his office and on the streets of New York City. His most famous videos are featured on television— “Snowboarding with the NYPD”—and can get as many views as 22 million (his highest viewed video, “Make It Count”, made in partnership with Nike). His talents only grow from his opportunistic attitude, the desire to help people and his interest in technology. The growing success of Neistat should serve, not as a deterrent, but as encouragement to stand in spite of past misfortunes and difficulties in that with hard work, you can achieve success and fulfillment from almost any unconventional seeming passion you may have. spathan@apachepowwow.com
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Narnia Comes to Life
By SARAH WANG
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Think back to the good old elementary school days, a time when homework took 15 minutes and afternoons were spent doing anything of our choosing. For most of us, those days included reading through some of C.S. Lewis’ bestselling fantasy novels, in particular, The Chronicles of Narnia. If you’re in for a thrilling throwback in time, Advanced Drama Department (ADD) will be performing the dearly beloved The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe from C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia from Nov. 17 to 19! Ticket prices are $10 for students and seniors, $15 for general admission, and $30 for VIP seating and priority entry. The play will be performed at the PAC from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., but doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance so make sure to be there early to grab a seat! The general plot-line of the story is familiar to many: four children, the Pevensie siblings, wander into an enchanted wardrobe that leads to the magical land of Narnia. The kids, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, meet many magical talking creatures and make both friends and foes in their quest to discover the mighty lion and former ruler of Narnia, Aslan. The Pevensies learn of their destiny of helping Aslan defeat the cruel White Witch and reclaim Narnia for good. This play brings back fond memories and is heartwarming and family-friendly, so you know you can bring your whole family to share this throwback. If that isn’t a good enough reason, come out to support the Arcadia Stage! Everyone can use a relaxing night out, so why not spend it watching AHS’ very own drama students performing a fantastic play? Members of ADD have been practicing day and night to pull off a spectacular performance, with help from Intermediate Drama and Stagecraft, so make sure to buy your tickets from members of any of the three groups. Plus, AHS’ award-winning drama program combined with the adaption and directing of Whitney LaBarge and producing by Mr. Volpe, along with vocal contributions from Mr. Pu is sure to be a sell-out! Don’t forget to check out Arcadia Stage’s other upcoming performances including Sister Act, a playful musical about the many adventures of four bored nuns, and Metamorphosis, the tale of Gregor Samsa the traveling salesman who is turned into an insect, coming next year. See you at the play, and good luck to the ADD members! swang@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of WORDPRESS.COM and NARNIA.WIKIA.COM
By MARUKO MYINT Staff Writer
On Nov. 19, Arcadia will be hosting its annual Arcadia Festival of Bands (AFOB) where over 40 accomplished high school marching bands will attend and march along Baldwin Avenue, performing for about an hour each. Arcadia proudly holds this day as one its best events in the city, with many of its residents coming out to support the high school and middle school marching bands. The festival is the longest continually-running band review in California, and this year will mark the 63rd occurrence of the event. A typical schedule of the day starts at 7:00 a.m, when students will arrive at school and warm up in the PAC courtyard like usual. They will then march all the way from the school to the mall, then to Baldwin Avenue to perform “The Purple Carnival”. The band will perform once for the judges, again for the crowd, and then march back to school doing hydraulics. Band members will finally get a break to eat lunch, go home, and return for the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association championships later that day. Since AFOB takes place in Arcadia itself, it allows marching band members to showcase all their hard work and practice in front of their hometown crowd. Colorguard squad leader sophomore Alex Kim explained how many of them consider this competition as one of their most important ones because of the pressure put upon them as hosts. “Arcadia is somewhere that we’re comfortable with...but we also [have] a lot of pressure because we’ll be performing in front of our friends, family, and middle schoolers who look up to us,” Alex said. World Line bass sophomore Dillon Gadoury talked about the excitement that came with performing in front of a familiar crowd. “It’s more of an exciting parade out on our own street. More people we know come out and support us which motivates you to put your best effort. Every performance we just put our best out and act as if it’s our final run,” he said. Clarinet section leader junior Stanley Chang also added how he is “filled up with pride because the band is here to represent our city and showcase all our efforts and hard work.” This parade also marks the end of a long marching band season for students, finishing their experiences with a final performance in their hometown. Flute section leader senior Peyton Graves shared her thoughts on her hopes and expectations for the competition. “As the last parade of the season, I hope we will once again perform well, and I also hope that we not only impress our judges, but our community as well. We’ve worked so hard and I know that if we continue to do what we’ve always done, we will succeed,” she said. We wish all of the marching bands the best in their performances! mmyint@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of 1001FONTS.COM and INTRAWALLPAPER.COM Photo courtesy of AUSD.NET
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By JOSIE CHEN Staff Writer
As the school year continues, the season of fall finally arrives. Along with it come warm, fuzzy clothes, the turning of leaves from green to orange, and, of course, a long-awaited Thanksgiving break. During the week of Thanksgiving break, many students enjoy their week off from school by visiting faraway places, having Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends, and going Black Friday shopping. Students often use Thanksgiving break as an opportunity to travel to faraway places, whether it’s for visiting family, having fun, or relaxing from the stressful schoolwork. They need a break from all of the strenuous classes at AHS. The buildup of stress can prevent students from truly enjoying high school and have a negative view on their experience, although being in a new environment can be beneficial to them in the long run. Taking breaks from hard work is important to students’ health. Many students will be leaving Arcadia this Thanksgiving break, including freshman Megan Wang, who said, “I plan to go to Hawaii during Thanksgiving break.” One of the most cherished memories students have of their break is the dinner they enjoy with family and friends. Students gather with their loved ones and spend a night together full of chatter and laughter. Common foods that they may eat include stuffed turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, and pumpkin or apple pie. Then, they take the time to give thanks and realize how fortunate they are to live the life they have. The day right after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday, a day where many shopping areas offer high discounts. Freshman Amara Inyama said, “I plan to go Black Friday shopping at [the] Santa Anita Mall with some of my friends.” Some stores open as early as 1:00 a.m., while the majority of stores open around 6:00 a.m. People of all ages crowd into malls and shops looking for a good deal, and some lines extend to the outside of the stores! So what are your plans for this Thanksgiving break? Take time off from school to be thankful of what you have, and spend time with those you love, whether you go on vacation, have a nice dinner together, or simply wander around town for a day. Stay safe, have fun, and give thanks!
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By CAMILLE MARQUEZ Staff Writer
November is National Inspiring Role Models Month. This month allows us to acknowledge the impact our parents, favorite artists, or teachers have left on us. We all need someone to look up to. Role models create a positive impact on people’s lives through their exemplary actions. We deem their traits admirable because we have a relation to them; we can see ourselves in them. If we’re going to choose someone to guide us on the right path, make honest decisions, and motivate us to succeed, they should be recognized. As Thanksgiving approaches, we asked several people to reflect on who they look to for inspiration. Which people have made the biggest impact on our Apaches’ lives? Junior Katherine Chen said, “My role model would be my mother. Growing up, she helped me pass through many hard times and encouraged me to believe in myself. My mother supported whatever decision I made and has always been there for me. She is so benevolent and, caring, and never failed to lend a hand to others. She inspires me to continuously work hard and
embrace challenges in life.” Sophomore Stav Zygroui’s role model is her art teacher. Stav looks up to her teacher’s commendable skill and teaching methods. “My art teacher from my art college was so awesome! The way he taught was unexplainably creative! For example, we were given an assignment to draw a character’s whole family or a character through different ages—this helped me to dive deep into my drawing’s personality and truly bring them to life,” she exclaimed. Sophomore Rania Ashour said that her inspiration is Min Yoongi, from the beloved South Korean boy band BTS, and singer Ariana Grande. “I look up to [Yoongi] because he’s battled through so many hardships in his life and yet still managed to pave a great career for himself. My other role model is Ariana Grande. She’s incredibly talented and really supportive of the LGBTQ+ community, which I think is an important trait. She’s a queen to me!” Junior Cindy Law also has a celebrity as a role model. She commented, “If I had to choose a role model, it’d be Taylor Swift. She’s very successful, and it’s all from simply following her passion. I think her down-to-earth personality sets her aside from every other famous person. My favorite song is definitely ‘Wildest Dreams’. Not to mention, she’s really pretty!” Role models earn their title by conquering obstacles in their lives we find relatable to ours. Anyone has the ability to become an inspiration to others as well. A role model can be a student, athlete, political leader, scientist, family member, historical figure, and so forth. National Inspiring Role Models Month allows us to be appreciative of what our role models directly or indirectly do for us, as we may not always be aware of it.
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By FRANCES CHEUNG Staff Writer
With Thanksgiving approaching quickly, many are excited to finally have their first long break of the year where they can kick back, relieve school stress, and enjoy the holiday with friends and family. For others, Thanksgiving means being able to “shop ‘til they drop,” since the day following Thanksgiving is Black Friday, the biggest sale event of the year. Black Friday originated from the fact that after Thanksgiving was over, it was technically “Christmas shopping season”, so the first day after Thanksgiving has the most discounts out of the entire year. It is very common for groups of friends and families to camp out the night before or go early even before the sun has risen to be the first to snatch bargains. With so many products on sale, many students await this day to go shopping. So what are AHS students looking forward to buying this Black Friday?
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AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME: ATHLETE PROFILES
Gabbi Lewis By HOLLY LUNG Staff Writer
Another successful season has come and passed for the Girls Varsity Golf team. For some players, however, the season lasted longer as they moved further and further through the rounds of CIF. This year, one standout was star player junior Gabbi Lewis. Having picked up golfing at the formative age of eight, Gabbi has had over eight years of experience in this highly tactical sport and has refined her talents immensely to get them to where they are today. Although she first began playing solely because her “entire family has always really been into golf,” it didn’t take long for Gabbi to develop her own love of golfing competitively, a love that carries today and that has brought her to new heights in high school golf. After the Varsity Girls Golf team was eliminated in Round 1 of CIF, only a few girls—including Gabbi— advanced through to Round 2. Gabbi then succeeded in advancing to Round 3 and stated that she, “hopes that the team
will be able to make it to Round 2 next year.” After a successful round 3, Gabbi qualified for the CIF SoCal Regional Golf Championships (RGC), which took place Nov. 10. Although Gabbi didn’t qualify for State, she ranked within the top 35 at the RGC competition. As this is her first time advancing to Rounds 2 and 3 in her three years on the team, Gabbi considered it to be her “greatest accomplishment of the season.” As a team, however, she noted that its “second league victory against San Marino (SM) was [her] favorite moment of the season. [The team] had never won against SM before, so that was huge.” Aside from the team’s amazing results on the green, Gabbi is especially proud of the growth that has occurred within the team. The players’ chemistry this season was unprecedented, with Gabbi stating, “our team has gotten along really well together. And I think the fact that we clicked and we had a great time is why we were able to do so well this season.” Gabbi noted, “As a team, we have been trying to be a lot more organized and trying to help out our freshmen a lot more.” As for where she sees herself in the long run, Gabbi said that she has ¨been talking to some college coaches about playing for them¨ and has even gotten offers from ¨a couple of colleges on the West Coast and one in Mississippi.¨ With these great opportunities at hand, she recognizes the need to ¨follow up with these coaches and begin the college recruiting process¨ as she continues to look towards her future in golf. Having already accomplished so much in golf as a junior, there is no doubt that Gabbi will be the one for spectators in Arcadia and college coaches to watch for on the green next year.
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Rachel Reedy By SHAZIA PATHAN Staff Writer
Earlier this year, upon being asked about the upcoming Girls Varsity Volleyball season, senior Rachel Reedy stated, “I believe this year is going to be an outstanding season for the team.” Girls Varsity Volleyball has dominated this season, finishing 14-0 in League, as promised. The team’s star player, Rachel, was labeled as such by many of her teammates and there is no question as to why. Aside from her skills on the court, she has a personable quality which maintains a camaraderie within the team and elicits respect from other players. Rachel started playing when she was in seventh grade, and she cited her father as her reason for starting the sport. He “always loved the sport and hoped I would too, so he set up clinics with my friends and I the summer before seventh grade and taught us the basics,” revealed Rachel. When asked about her own favorite moments from this season, Rachel mentioned the team dinners which have brought the girls much closer through this past year. “As a senior I keep reminiscing on the great moments throughout high school,” she shared, continuing that “knowing it will be one of the last times
I play with this group of girls I love so much makes me want to play all out every chance I get.” She certainly did play all-out through the entire season, and especially during the Seniors Game—which she cites as the best and most fun game of the season. This year, the team was certainly closer to achieving its goals and the the girls’ great bond showed through its success in League and achievement in making it to the third round of CIF. Many students wonder how Rachel manages her daily practices, games, and homework from an AP-filled class schedule, extracurriculars, and social life. She confessed that “balancing [her] whole academic life, social life, and volleyball life is probably the most difficult thing ever!” Her love for the team is so great, however, “that no matter how exhausted [she is] or how much homework [she has], the girls keep [her] going” to try her best and have fun and grow in each facet of her life. This season is important to Rachel because it is her last and she wants to pay back the team for the love and support it has given her for the past four years. Though she is sad to leave the AHS team, she is equally excited for her next chapter—playing for Chaminade University in Honolulu next year. For her future at Chaminade, she hopes her new team will be just as dynamic and close as her Arcadia team and, chiefly, that she can play some beach volleyball on the coasts of Hawaii.
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MAKING WAVES AT CIF By CHRISTIAN LOWE
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“I’ve never left the pool thinking I could have trained harder, and I’ll never leave a game without giving it my all.” —Tony Azevedo (U.S. Water Polo Olympic Champion) This quote embodies what Boys Varsity Water Polo Co-Captains seniors Matthew Garcia and Sam Wiggins believe and instill in the team at every practice, every day. When asked about the focus of this year, both agreed that “Don’t Give Up” and “Relentlessness” are this year’s themes. On the team’s play this season, Matthew commented, “This year is by far the best we have ever played, in the past three years. We had more wins and finished 2nd in the Western and Bull Run Tournament. We should be proud of where we were and where we are now.” Senior Nima Tabibian has played wa-
ter polo for all four years of his high school career and stated that this year’s team is the best our school has had in a long time. He explained that, this year, “the team is large and deep with a diverse set of skills. We are stronger, faster, and have an extremely strong synergy.” After finishing 4th in the Pacific League, the team ended its season in the CIF Quarterfinals, losing a hard fought battle against Diamond Bar High School (DBHS) with a score of 9-12. In order to meet these goals, the team worked constantly to identify weaknesses and improve strengths. Matthew shared that the team has “good defense, but we still need to work on our offensive plays.” In addition, Sam mentioned, “As a team we are doing things outside of water polo to build trust and improve our spirit.” Meanwhile, sophomore Aramis Kelkelian stated, “The team needs
to improve its mentality when going into the games. We often underestimate our opponents, which leads us into a disadvantage.” In any game, a player’s focus must be on the moment in order to stay competitive. When asked which game or tournament embodied the team’s best efforts, Matthew stated, “There were a lot of great moments and games where we were all in sync and just playing hard. Although we did not beat Temple City, we played very well in that game. The Bull Run Tournament and the Western Tournament were also great examples of when we pulled together as a team.” Nima agreed with Matthew, stating that the Bull Run Tournament was a good game and a fun experience for the team. All the players agreed that the one “doover” game they would like to play again is against their rival team, Temple City High School. During that particular match, Arca-
dia lost 7-9. “We had the closest loss with them that I’ve seen us have so far, and I know we could’ve beaten them,” said Matthew. As the season is coming to a close, the senior varsity members offered some advice to next year’s team. Many advised the younger players to work on offensive strategy—to make sure everyone was shooting the ball, and to practice shooting into the corners. Nima shared, “I’d tell next year’s varsity team that whether or not [it performs well, the players] came a long way to get wherever they are. That they got there as a close family, full of completely different people bound by a common interest.” While this year’s seniors may not be around for much longer, their advice will surely inspire the team’s younger players for seasons to come.
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NBA: AN EARLY LOOK By ASHLEY LEE
RUNNIN’ TOWARD CIF By HOLLY LUNG & BRADFORD YAU
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The start of the 2016-2017 National Basketball Association (NBA) season began last month on Oct. 25. With the new season underway, there have already been numerous headlines made as well as new changes for each team and player. New members were drafted and existing players were traded to other teams. The NBA draft took place on June 23. As the star of the 2016 draft, Ben Simmons was drafted to the Philadelphia 76ers as the number one pick. According to The New York Times, Simmons never paid any attention to college basketball; his eyes had been solely on the NBA since he first began his basketball career. Fortunately for Simmons, he received more than he ever asked for when he was drafted as the number one player. Only a few weeks into the season, many star players have been making history as well as adding to the stats. Anthony Davis, star player of the New Orleans Pelicans, became the first player in three decades to score over 40 points in back-to-back games. He scored 50 points against the Denver Nuggets and two days later scored 45 against the Golden State Warriors. Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder continued to fill up the box score with his tremendous high numbers. He began this season with two triple-doubles—achieving double digit stats in three different statistical categories—in his first three games and became the first to do so since Magic Johnson in the 1982-1983 season. Thanks to these contributions, Westbrook’s team is performing well and is currently in the playoff hunt. With the all-time-best and future Hall-ofFamer Tim Duncan retired from the San Antonio Spurs, the team has yet to fully process the absence of its player since the past two decades. While Duncan has been missing from the courts, the Spurs have definitely not been the same and the team is not performing as well as usual. Although Duncan shows up once in a while to help Coach Gregg Popovich on the floor, the team is looking forward to rebuilding itself for this season ahead. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls also underwent radical changes this year, trading Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks, as well as signing Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade. Since then, the team has been having an unexpectedly good performance, winning its first three games of the season by a combined total of 58 points. Unfortunately, the team followed this streak of good luck with several losses. It is currently ranked 5th in the Eastern Conference. The teams have busy schedules ahead of them. Tomorrow, our local Los Angeles Lakers will be playing the San Antonio Spurs at home, while the Los Angeles Clippers play the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento. The many new and reformed NBA teams have many surprises to bring this season, and it will be exciting to see which teams will climb their way to the top of the standings!
Having already completed several months of training, spanning the end of June to October, Girls Varsity Cross Country is ready to take on the loaded month of November, featuring a jam packed racing schedule with League Finals and CIF. After going strong into League Finals and achieving the title of Pacific League Champions, the team is on a mission to succeed and become better than ever before. In this season, the girls have been more than just solid; they’ve been undefeated and consistently 1st in League. The team does not rely solely on one star runner; rather, the consistency and strong ability of all runners on the roster contribute to its success. This teamwork is what makes the girls so hard to defeat, as they all have great running times without any weak links. The team’s closeness and ability to work as a unit will come in extremely handy with CIF Finals and the State Championship meet around the corner, as all members of the team will be needed to face its strong competition. On Nov. 11, the girls competed in CIF Prelims and easily won their heat. This qualified them for CIF Finals, the race that will determine whether or not they will make it to the CIF Championship meet in Fresno. Runners on the team are very clear on what their goals are and what they want to achieve. All members of the team have been training for this season since the month of June, showing
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HARD WORK Junior Eryca Yamane’s grueling training during the beginning of the season is paying off now as Girls Varsity Cross Country runs toward CIF. just how hard they are willing to work in order to achieve their goals. Junior Jasmine He believes that the team’s “Hard Work, High Reward” mentality is a key factor in its success, as she stated that the girls have “run numerous miles, hill circuits, and speed workouts and have grueling practices at 6 a.m.” She also believes that this hard work will pay off, as “the goal is to win the state championship and qualify for Nike Cross Nationals, which the best teams in the country compete in.” Although the Girls Varsity Cross Country team has done a fantastic job making a name for itself among a group of highly competitive
NASCAR: RACING TO By COLLIN GAJA Staff Writer
This year, the exciting 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series has been intense and is keeping its fans on their toes. Now, 16 drivers from across the country are racing for the title of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion. With 36 races in the schedule, and 35 completed, the series champion will soon be crowned, but who will make it to the top first? The series began in February, with over 50 drivers from 18 teams competing for the cup title. After the first 26 races, the field was cut to just 16 drivers, chosen primarily by their record of wins in the opening races. These advancing drivers are now competing in the “Chase for the Sprint Cup”, a ten-race series in which point differences between finishes are greatly minimized, allowing drivers to recover from a slow start, and forcing drivers with an early lead to perform consistently in order to protect their opening success. During the series, notable names such as Jimmie Johnson have been on top of the leader board since the beginning. He has been leav-
ing drivers in the dust, increasing his point lead from 5 to over 1400 points. In the current season, he has over four wins under his belt in contrast to just four did-not-finish results (DNFs). His most noticeable victory was in the Goody’s Fast Relief 500, where he ended in 1st place with an astounding 92 lap lead over his competitors. With such an amazing record, and no sign of slowing down, Johnson has a great chance at achieving the title of series champion. Other notable racers, such as Joey Logano, are also on the path to becoming champion. While he may have only two wins in the current series and three DNFs, he has constantly been in the top five drivers in every race he has been in. His most notable win was in the Hellmann’s 500 where he ended in 1st place with 45 lap lead. Though he may not be as formidable as Johnson, Logano is still a driver competitors should look out for. Meanwhile, early leaders such as Kevin Harvick have been cut from the field early due to stiff competition. Harvick’s most notable victory was in the Hollywood Casino 400, where he finished 1st with a lead of 72 laps. Unfortunately, he was unable to retain his lead and didn’t make the Final Four.
schools these last few years, its underdog mentality has not seemed to stray and its statewide success has created even greater goals of Nike Nationals. Whether it achieves these substantial goals or not depends entirely on its ability to shake off set backs and push through a month that is sure to be taxing and testing. Hopefully, the girls can achieve their ambitious goals in their post-season races, as they have both the talent and the grit to succeed. hlung@apachepowwow.com byau@apachepowwow.com Photo by BRIAN SOONG
VICTORY With the season coming to an end, many teams and their drivers are scrambling to get a champion title. Teams such as Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing are two of the top teams in the series, and are demolishing other teams in their way. Hendrick Motorsports holds a record of 11 Sprint Cups and holds the record of most owner’s championships, with 14 titles across three national series. With such a fantastic record, the teams have a great chance at become series champions. Joe Gibbs Racing, owned by former NFL coach Joe Gibbs, has an arsenal that will surely scare off other teams. The team has big-name racers such as Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards, who will surely put fear into their opponent’s eyes. As the season comes to an end, many racers will drive their hardest to the end with big dreams of the championship title. Racers such as Jimmie Johnson and Joey Logano, however, may prove difficult to take out. With teams and racers edging closer to the end, only the best of the best will end up at the top. The series’ final will take place next Sunday, Nov. 20. cgaja@apachepowwow.com
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ACADEMICS
By WILLIAM WANG Staff Writer
The college application process is intense. From worrying about standardized test scores to capturing a profound moment in 650 words, the laundry list of requirements for a college-bound senior is lengthy. But the college journey doesn’t start here. Long before embarking on the actual college application process, it’s absolutely essential to compile a list of schools. Drafting a personal college list sounds easy. Many students simply pore over U.S. News & World Report rankings and copy-paste the first few names they see. They add Ivy League universities to their list like groceries into a shopping cart and toss in a few other top-tier colleges for good measure. Then, there’s the infamous shotgun approach. Fire your applications everywhere; apply high, low, and in between, and you’re bound to get in somewhere. Have students had success with either of the two methods? Undoubtedly, yes. Are they the best ways to go about crafting a college list? Absolutely not. There is so much more to consider when deciding which colleges are worth your time. It’s easy to have tunnel vision for numbers and statistics, but you have to remember that college is so much more than that. It’s going to be your home for the next few years. Beyond rankings, some of the most important qualities to consider are size of school, location, and programs they offer. Student enrollment is an easy number to gloss over, but it’s one of the most important to consider because it tells you a lot about the size of the school. The size of the student body is a key aspect of the school environment. Do you prefer smaller communities, a more tight-knit atmosphere? Or do you thrive on the possibility of forming connections with an immense student body, of making an impact on the largest crowd possible? Are you somewhere in between? Fortunately, there are campuses to fit all preferences. Schools exist everywhere on the spectrum of size, but it’s up to you to find out where you fit. For example, UC Berkeley and Emory may have similar rankings, but their sizes are far from the same, and thus the environments that they offer differs immensely.
By SARAH WANG Staff Writer
Stop what you’re doing. Chances are, reading this sentence isn’t the only thing you’re doing right now. As busy high school students, we often multitask in order to juggle all the assignments we have to complete everyday. Maybe you eat dinner while doing homework and watching The Flash, or perhaps you work on your AP Biology lab while Skyping and listening to music. It may seem like a lighter load of work for you to bear now, but you’re really just piling all that work onto your brain. Multitasking has been proven time and time again to be harmful towards your brain’s cognitive functions, including memory, sleep quality, problem-solving, reaction time, and clarity. So how exactly is multitasking harmful to your health? Multitasking is known to contribute to disorders like ADHD and anxiety, and hinders frequent multitaskers from being able to pay attention, recall information, and adapt quickly to new information. Let’s put that into numbers for all the statistically-inclined people out there. The University of London found that the IQ of multitaskers drop 15 points, results similar to what one would expect from a marijuana smoker or someone who didn’t sleep the night before; in other words, the cognitive functions of an adult man drops to the ability range of an eight-year-old. Additionally, research from the University of Sussex suggests that multitasking actually causes brain damage by decreasing brain density in the anterior cingulate cortex, which interferes with a person’s capacity for empathy as well as emotional and cognitive control. Not only is multitasking detrimental towards your
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College will be the place you call home for the next few years, so pay attention to where you want to live. There are amazing schools all across the nation, but that doesn’t mean you’re suited to living anywhere in the U.S. If you can’t stand extreme weather, maybe it’d be best to stay off the East Coast. If you don’t really dig the rurality of the Midwest, don’t apply in that region. Try your best to visit the schools in person. Stroll through the campus, visualize yourself as a student, imagine the daily lifestyle, and get a feel for the world the school offers. If you can’t visit, the next best alternative is to do a lot of research and get to know the school’s environment that way. Anything is better than committing to a school solely for its ranking and finding out, when it’s far too late, that you can’t stand the place. Of course, apart from lifestyle criteria, the academic programs offered by the school are incredibly important to consider. Contrary to popular belief, the Ivy League doesn’t necessarily offer the best program for every single field of study. If you’re passionate about journalism, check out the University of Missouri’s program. If you’re a budding computer scientist, consider the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The key is research. Find and apply to schools that have the programs that will facilitate your growth as a scholar in your field, and you’ll be surprised at the schools you might uncover. Drafting a personal college list sounds easy, but it isn’t. The reality of the matter is that some schools, no matter how highly they’re ranked, may not be the right fit for you. This article has barely scratched the surface of the delicate balancing game that is the college list. Are there more factors to consider? Infinitely. Financial aid, student to faculty ratio, undergraduate opportunities, study abroad programs, and even the school’s architecture can be factored in. Perfection doesn’t always exist. You might have to compromise the correct size for a prestigious program or great location for phenomenal financial aid. But find out what you desire, do your research, draft a great list, and things will work out. wwang@apachepowwow.com Graphic by ANDREA LIU mental health, but recent research conducted by Stanford University even suggests that doing one thing at a time is more productive than doing multiple things at once. While the name “multitasking” suggests that one is working on multiple tasks at one time, you’re really just switching tasks quickly. Guy Winch, author of Emotional First Aid: Practical Strategies for Treating Failure, Rejection, Guilt, and Other Everyday Psychological Injuries reveals that brains are “like a pie chart, and whatever we’re working on is going to take up the majority of that pie. There’s not a lot left over for other things, with the exception of automatic behaviors like walking or chewing gum. When it comes to attention and productivity, our brains have a finite amount.” This essentially means that switching tasks expends extra energy on switching gears and thus wastes productivity. Plus, multitasking means that you’re more prone to making mistakes since the average human brain can only successfully handle two tasks at once, according to a 2010 French study. Hence, if multitasking doesn’t work, there’s little point in continuing bad habits. Long story short, don’t multitask. Simplicity is often the best course of action, and this philosophy certainly holds true in most cases. Multitasking makes you much more vulnerable to attention deficit, brain damage, anxiety, and slow reflexes, among a plethora of other undesirable attributes. Your difficulties in focusing in class and absorbing information might just be attributed to frequent multitasking. Try taking it slow and tackling tasks one at a time. It’s tempting to jump right into that next episode, especially after a devastating cliffhanger, but Barry Allen can wait—your mental health can’t. swang@apachepowwow.com Graphic by ANDREA LIU
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November Starbucks Drinks
By JOCELYN LIAO & JOSIE CHEN
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By TIFFANY LIANG & ROSELIND ZENG Staff Writers
As turkey season rolls around, a famous question arises: “What should I do with these leftovers?” Who wouldn’t shudder at the thought of eating turkey sandwiches every day for the next month? But with these Thanksgiving dinner hacks, you can cook those worries goodbye!
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It’s time to run to Starbucks and grab your drinks because this month, three new beverages are launching for the holiday season. Starbucks has once again updated its selection of drinks, bringing back three classics in the month of November. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is an utterly delicious drink that is only sold during the fall time. Another is the Salted Caramel Mocha— a traditional drink that has a perfect level of sweetness. Finally, Starbucks has reintroduced the Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha, a uniquely refreshing drink that is perfect for the cold weather. To start off, the Pumpkin Spice Latte is their signature festive drink that is composed of a blend of espresso and milk with a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove spices. This classic drink has existed for years but is only sold during the autumn and winter months. You can enjoy this with some whipped cream on top and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice. Next, Starbucks has brought back the classic mixture of sweetness blended into one drink: the Salted Caramel Mocha. It contains a variety of flavors that help to balance out the perfectly salted drink. The drink combines mocha sauce and toffee nut syrup with fresh coffee, milk, and ice. Afterwards, it is topped off with the finishing touches: sweetened whipped cream, caramel sauce, and a sprinkle of sugar and salt. Last, the Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha has made a reappearance in the month of November. It is a flavorful drink that satisfies all of your taste buds, as it is not only spiced and tangy, but also has a hint of sweetness. It is a mixture of Starbucks’ rich espresso, peppermint-flavored syrup, steamed milk, and white chocolate sauce, and completed with sweetened whip cream and dark chocolate curls. Make a quick trip to Starbucks this November and try one of its three drinks of the season, whether it’s the classic Pumpkin Spice Latte, the Salted Caramel Mocha, or the Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha. Every drink can be customized to your personal liking, so experiment and have fun during this fall season!
1. Second Day Turkey and String Bean Pot Pies Do you have too many green bean casseroles (or any casseroles) and no room in the fridge? Not a problem. Baked into a few tasty pot pies, these leftovers won’t go to waste. In a medium bowl, gently blend your leftover casserole with milk, stock, and some of your leftover turkey. Using some puff pastry, cut out six four-inch discs from each sheet, then press these discs into a muffin pan; making sure to leave about a half-inch of crust over the edge. Fill each cup with the previous mixture, then cover it with another disc. Be sure to secure the edges by pinching these two layers together. Poke a small hole in the top to let the steam out, then bake in the oven until the crust turns golden brown. It should take around 30 minutes for your delicious pot pies to be ready. 2. Cranberry Turnovers Do you want a delicious breakfast pastry? Then these turnovers are the choice for you! Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In an electric mixer, beat together two egg yolks, one cup of cream cheese, and one cup of powdered sugar until smooth. Set this mixture aside; roll out one puff pastry sheet into a ten-inch square. Cut this into four five-inch squares. Place two tbsp. of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each square, and top with two tbsp. of leftover cranberry sauce. Dampen the edges of the square, and fold it into a triangle, sealing the edges off with a fork. Repeat this procedure with another sheet of puff pastry, and bake them all for 20 minutes. Cool for ten minutes, and serve with some powdered sugar sprinkled on top. 3. Mixed Greens with Turkey, Goat Cheese, Cranberries, and Pecans With all these greasy foods this holiday season, we have a light salad to balance it out. To make dressing, combine one cup of Greek yogurt, a half-cup of mayonnaise, two tablespoons of finely chopped chives, two teaspoons of chopped tarragon, one-half cup of olive oil, four teaspoons of lemon juice, one teaspoons of salt, and one teaspoon of pepper. In another bowl, toss together one pound of mixed field greens, one-half cup of dried cranberries (perfect time to use your leftover cranberries), one sliced red bell pepper, three ounces of sliced cucumbers, two ounces of thinly sliced red onion, and two ounces of quartered mushrooms. Arrange the greens on a serving plate, and arrange slices of leftover turkey on top. Drizzle on yogurt dressing, and sprinkle with parsley, goat cheese, and pecans. Now that you know a few mouth-watering Thanksgiving hacks, maybe all those containers of leftover turkey won’t be so bad after all. Happy eating!
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