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World Is Our Campus The The World Is Our Campus Volume 61, Issue 9

Arcadia High School 180 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA

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New Leadership and New Responsibilities

In this issue:

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NEWS pg. 2 Car Wash Hiatus: AUSD puts a hold on car wash fundraisers in the district as a result of the drought.

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A NEW BEGINNING With the 2013-2014 school year ending, The Apache Pow Wow says goodbye to its old leaders and welcomes new ones to take the reins.

By MICHELLE HUANG Graphic by JOSH BAY

CENTER SPREAD pg. 18 Pow to the Wow: The graduating seniors for this year’s newspaper staff put the “wow” in Pow Wow.

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ACADEMICS pg. 18 OSB Places at Nationals: The team placed 2nd in the nation and finishes off a strong season of competitions.

Have a question, comment, or concern about the Pow Wow? Email the Editors-in-Chief at eic.powwow@gmail.com. or find us online at arcadiapowwow.wordpress.com

Staff Writer With the end of another school year comes a new set of leaders for The Apache Pow Wow. This year, rising seniors Katrina Chao and Stanley Shaw will fill in the positions of Editors-in-Chief, replacing graduating seniors Christopher Cho and Vanessa Yu, while rising senior Belle Zheng will become the new Managing Editor, taking the position of graduating senior Ariana Arzani. These three leaders were carefully chosen from a list of applicants by the previous leaders and Pow Wow’s adviser, Mr. Johnny Lee, in early April. However, not only were there new leaders, but also page editors and members were refreshed as well. Some candidates were admitted, as page editors received different sections to take charge of, and existing members were promoted.

For the members of Pow Wow, meeting deadlines, teamwork, and effectiveness is key. Writers have deadlines set by their page editors for their story submissions, while page editors have deadlines set by the Editors-in-Chief for when they need to complete their pages. Page editors must also learn how to use Adobe InDesign and Photoshop to arrange their pages, and when they’re done, the Editors-in-Chief take those pages and send it to the publisher, stringing them into one cohesive newspaper. “Teamwork is essential in Pow Wow,” said Stanley. “We need everyone to put in their fullest in

order to churn out the final product.”

Although the core of Pow Wow revolves around writing stories, the other portion of the program consists of stitching a page together. After a writer submits his or her story, page editors design and create pages that will eventually be printed. At the end of this process, the Editors-in Chief make sure that each section’s pages are in order, and verify that the layout is highquality. While the Editors-in-Chief deal with the actual newspaper, the Managing Editor oversees Pow Wow’s funding and events, and works closely with the Advertising and Fundraising sections to ensure that Pow Wow has the money it needs to continue functioning.

According to graduating senior Ariana Arzani, one of the best things about being a Managing Editor is “coordinating bonding events and seeing underclassmen talk to upperclassmen.”

Although this seems like a lot of work and stress for the Editors-in-Chief and Managing Editor, Vanessa described how “the stress from the responsibilities are more than compensated by the publication of the newspaper, and the unified teamwork that created it.” Chris considered it “a privilege and honor to have helped run the organization [he] loves.” And in conjunction with Pow Wow’s former webmaster, rising senior Jonathan Matsumoto, Chris was able to accomplish “a personal goal” he has “cultivated for many years: helping to launch Pow Wow’s official website (www.arcadiapowwow.wordpress.com).”

“Pow Wow is a second family, and a diverse one at that. I’ve been in Pow Wow for four years now, and I’ve gotten to know everyone. Being in contact with

so many people has introduced me to perspectives that have, in turn, augmented my own,” continued Christopher. Vanessa agreed, adding that “Pow Wow is an amazing group of driven individuals, bound by a common passion for the written word. Discovering and working with my second family has been so inspiring.”

Although the old editors expressed sadness over leaving Pow Wow, they have great hope for the new editors. “I’ve known Katrina, Stanley, and Belle for three years, and yet I’m continually amazed by their unrelenting enthusiasm, quick wit, and downright remarkable tenacity. With their wonderfully different personalities, they each bring something unique to the table. It’s reassuring to know that we’re leaving Pow Wow’s leadership in such capable hands,” reflected Chris. Ariana, too, praised her new replacement and said, “I have no doubts that Belle will do a great job.

She’s always on top of things and able to get things done.”

The new editors themselves are ready to jump in and assume responsibility. When asked about her new position, Belle replied, “I’m really excited for the coming school year, and look forward to helping our members develop a close-knit relationship with each other.”

Adding to Belle, Katrina also expressed her anticipation and stated, “I want to do my best for everyone, and I’m excited to see everyone grow and develop over the year. I’m sure next year’s staff will be great, and we can all grow together as a program and family.” mhuang@pachepowwow.com

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Clippers Controversy

By EMILY QUACH Staff Writer

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced on May 6 that Donald Sterling, longtime owner of the LA Clippers, was banned for life from the National Basketball Association (NBA) and ordered to pay a $2.5 million fine. These are the repercussions of his racial comments heard through an audio recording posted on celebrity gossip website TMZ between him and his mistress, V. Stiviano.

Silver’s decision was met with immediate support from NBA owners, players, and others connected to the league who have been calling for swift, firm punishment ever since TMZ posted the audio featuring the incendiary comments. Under the lifetime ban, Sterling is prohibited from attending NBA games or practices, stepping foot inside any Clippers facility, taking part in business or personnel decisions, or having a role in league activities such as attending the NBA Board of Governors meetings.

The audio recording revealed that Sterling made racist remarks towards Stiviano and her relations with African Americans, including an Instagram picture of her and NBA legend, Magic Johnson. In this recording, posted anonymously to TMZ, Sterling told Stiviano that she could do anything she wanted with

“those kinds of people, but do not publicly post that on Instagram for the world to see that you associate yourself with those people.”

The members of the Clippers have been taking matters of Sterling’s alleged remarks into their own hands as they silently protested during Game 4 of their playoff series against the Golden State Warriors; before the game, they reversed warm up gear so it didn’t show the Clippers logo. Magic Johnson, whose name was brought up in the ar-

CATCHING HEAT Clippers owner Donald Sterling was

banned from the NBA for making negative racist comments.

No More School Car Washes

By HAFSAH UMERANI Executive Copy Editor

Most of us are familiar with ads in the student bulletin frequently proclaiming an upcoming carwash for some organization on campus. Car washes are a wonderful fundraising scheme, and students often enjoy spraying water on both their friends and the cars.

However, car washes waste so much water that the consequences outweigh the benefits.

Due to the severe drought conditions, the AUSD has made the decision to stop carwashes for all schools and clubs. The ban was put into effect on Apr. 22 in order to honor Earth Day. AUSD has also been conserving water for some time by installing drought tolerant plants and landscapes, in addition to lowvolume sinks in the bathrooms.

Water isn’t the only resource AUSD has been saving. To save paper, AUSD has switched to online journals and agendas. Besides that, advanced Energy Management Systems are used for the heaters and cooling units, saving energy.

A compressed natural gas station was also newly opened this year. The new gas will help eliminate around 400 tons of greenhouse gas emissions, and save the district money.

In addition to the district’s efforts, students also help the environment.

“Power Save” conservation teams, comprised of students and teachers, reduce energy consumption by teaching others about saving energy.

AHS hosts the Campus Environmentalists Club, AP Environmental Science, and other groups that organize recycling and other environmentally safe activities that give back to the environment.

“We want to continue to be leaders in this community and globally,” stated AUSD Superintendent Joel Shawn. “Water conservation needs to be a priority for us, and everyone else in our great state. We are happy to do our part.” humerani@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of CNN.COM

gument between Sterling and Stiviano, commented, “Sterling shouldn’t own a team anymore. And he should stand up and say, ‘I don’t want to own a team anymore.’”

Even..President Barack Obama, on an overseas trip to Asia, weighed in on the controversy during a press conference: “We’ve made enormous strides, but you’re going to see this percolate up every so often. And I think that we just have to be clear and steady in denouncing it.”

“I hope that every bigot in this country sees what happened to Mr. Sterling and recognizes that if he can fall, so can you,” stated Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, a former NBA All-Star who was tasked with leading the NBA player union’s efforts on this matter.

Shelly Sterling said during an interview published on Sunday, May 4, that she plans to divorce her husband. However, she added that she’ll fight to keep her stake in the team if the NBA owners vote to force him to sell the squad.

“To be honest with you, I’m wondering if a wife of one of the owners, and there’s 30 owners, did something like that, said those racial slurs, would they oust the husband?”

Shelly Sterling told ABC News’ Barbara Walters. “Or would they leave the husband in?”

In yet another audio recording, Sterling explained his racist remarks. However, TMZ and other sources believe that he was only trying to cover up so that he can still continue owning the team.

As Sterling continues to fight for the ownership of his team, it lies in the hands of Adam Silver and 29 other NBA team owners to decide the future of the Clippers. equach@apachepowwow.com

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A Snappy Conversation phone. It’s clearly established that Snapchat is a big-shot in the social media industry, Staff Writer but with all these various Looking back two apps delivering a basic years ago, not many sofunction: communicacial media companies tion, which ones will believed that the popuusers prefer? Vine has lation would have much introduced its own priliking for the new app vate messaging system, Snapchat and, frankly, Instagram revealed many believed its condirect messaging, and cept of self-destructing of course there is Facesnaps was “rudimentary”. book messenger—how However, nowadays it’s many of these apps will difficult to find someone actually be used? Many with a smart phone who tech bloggers argue that does not have the small Facebook will be prioriwhite ghost icon downtized to most users since loaded. Snapchat has left it’s a social network many other social media that many already spend apps in the dust as they time on. However, Spiescramble to keep up with gel brings up the fact Snapchat’s supposed that Snapchat is more “rudimentary” ideology. intimate, and its selfWith its recent update, destruct concept pro“Snapchat is only getvides an experience that ting better and better,” many users don’t find in NEWEST UPDATE Snapchat’s most social media apps. said Evan Spiegel, the CEO of Snapchat, in a update allows its users to converse Users feel more comfortrecent blog post. Spiegel in addition to sending pictures. able sending unflattering believed that Snapchat was missing an im- pictures to friends. Most tech websites such portant part of conversation: presence. The as Cnet believe Facebook and Snapchat will purpose behind the most recent update is to soon be the socializing kings—Messenger ensure that the snapper has the full atten- will retain its usefulness in everyday contion of the friend who they are snapping. versations; however, Snapchat becomes the Not only was a Facebook Messenger-like icing on the cake with a more fun-loving atfeature added to the app, but it also intro- tribute. duced a Facetime aspect where two people can hold down on their screens and see rzhang@apachepowwow.com each other via front or back cameras on the Graphic courtesy of IPHONEHACKS.COM

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Requiring Diversity

By CHRISTOPHER CHO Staff Writer

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) officials are pushing to make undergraduates take a class on racial, gender, cultural, or religious diversity. This is the fourth time that the university has attempted to make such courses a graduation requirement. While UCLA Chancellor Gene Block has described the initiative as an important academic goal, the question of a diversity class requirement has become an important source of contention on campus.

Proposals for required diversity courses at UCLA have historically faced stringent opposition, most recently in 2012 when idea was flatly rejected in a low-turnout vote. Now, just two years later, faculty leaders are organizing another attempt, with revisions predicted to incorporate more science courses and community internships. Dialogue has primarily been directed toward implementing diversity classes at UCLA’s College of Letters and Science, which enrolls 85% of undergraduates. If the proposal is approved, the diversity course requirement can apply to students entering UCLA as early as fall 2015. “Many of our students have wanted this for years,” Block explained in a recent interview. “I think the faculty owes it to the students to pay attention, even though I understand there are intellectual arguments on both sides of the issue.”

One of the flagship schools in the University of California (UC) system, UCLA currently remains one of the few UC’s that has yet to approve such a requirement.

With Asian American, white, Latino, and African American students constituting its nearly 25,350 U.S. undergraduate population, UCLA is indeed an ethnically diverse campus. African American undergraduates, however, only represent 4% of the student body, a significant problem for a university that prides itself on its enrollment rate. Many minority students, including student activist ....

Janay Williams, described feeling marginalized on campus, and some have reported cases of discrimination. Williams, who majors in microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics at UCLA, does not believe that diversity courses will lessen all tensions, but described it as “a step in the right direction.”

With renewed student activism and Block’s influential backing, Jan Reiff, a UCLA statistics and history professor, felt that “the climate may be more favorable now” for the issue of required diversity courses. Yet for some, therein lies the problem. UCLA anthropology professor Joseph

Manson called the proposal’s revival premature and Block’s support inappropriate. “The administration’s call for yet another vote will strike some faculty as a sign of disrespect for the principle of shared governance,” he explained. Manson, who composed an opposition statement for the 2012 ballot, suggested, as other opponents have, that the proposal is skewed left politically. The UCLA College Republicans, a student group, expressed that “there are more effective ways—such as expanding free speech zones on campus—to promote tolerance and understanding among students.”

Others question whether the cashstrapped university can juggle the financial pressures of extra classes Debate on requiring diversity classes has not been isolated to UCLA, or UC’s for that matter. In February, Cal State Los Angeles approved two diversity-related graduation requirements. UC San Diego only recently adopted “Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion” classes in 2011 after a string of incendiary racial incidents.

Whether UCLA will choose to abide by precedent or embrace curriculum change geared toward awareness is a question that, at the moment, is difficult

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unity and culture for the community. Other than the countless edible treats at the night market, there were also a number of talented performers, like DJ W Jack, rapper

The 626 Night Market started out as a small, one-block gathering of vendors in Pasadena during the summer of 2012. Due to overwhelming popularity and enthusiasm, it grew into a multi-day event with over 45,000 attendees a day at our very own Santa Anita racetrack last summer and is coming back this year bigger than ever. Expanding into two new locations, Orange County (OC) and downtown Los Angeles (DTLA), the THE NIGHT MARKET The Night cultural and food-filled Market, packed with food and culture, will events will definitely return to Arcadia for six days. bring together all the Asian culture and Asian-cuisine lovers from all over Southern California.

From May 9 to 11, the 626 Night Market made its first debut of 2014 in the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. From ramen burgers to classic shaved ice, the OC night market was definitely a successful food party that also provided a sense of

A-Son, dance crew MVP Elite, and singer Che’Nelle, who all put up a memorable show for the audience.

The DTLA Night Market will take place Jun. 20 and 21 in Lot 7 of Staples Center, which has a view of LA’s downtown skyline. As this is branching off a little bit further from the heart of 626, San Gabriel Valley, it would be interesting to see the

turnout for the night market in the famous DTLA setting.

Arcadia’s 626 Night Market will conclude the food, fun, and culture filled summer with a bang as it includes six different dates throughout three summer months: Jul. 18 to 19, Aug. 15 to 16, and Sep. 12 to 13. Not only will this guarantee everyone from Southern California many opportunities to experience Chinese and Taiwanese culture and taste potato swirl sticks, but it will also give upcoming businesses and entrepreneurs a kick start to advertise their new retail product or food.

As the success from previous years and the OC fair look like a great start, it is no doubt that the 626 Night Market will definitely be something on a lot of people’s summer bucket lists. See you all there! mhong@apachepowwow.com

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Editors-in-Chief Managing Editor News Editors Opinion Editors Performing Arts Editors Student Life Editors Features Editors Sports Editors Academics Editors Center Spread Editor Calendar Editor Campus Focus Editor Advertisement Editor Photography Editors Executive Copy Editors Fundraising Chairs

Katrina Chao and Stanley Shaw Belle Zheng Simone Chu and Terri Shi Victoria Yu and Erika Zheng Amelia Jin and Briana Shen Daniel Jenn and Justin Tang Elaine Chung and Lily Ling Allan Gao and Charles Xu Helen Lee and Tiffany Liu Josh Bay Rose Li Flora Ung Elisha Lee Ben Geisberg and Millie Wong Michelle Gu and Hafsah Umerani Yoko Chan and Chelsea Cheng

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626 Night Market Returns

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Rena Chen, Christopher Cho, Megan Hong, Michelle Huang, Melody Lin, Emily Quach, Donna Sayphraraj, Hafsah Umerani, Millie Wong, Tiger Yin, Roy Zhang Rena Chen, Darrel Cheung, Kelly Ching, Jonathan Chu, Lauren Frank, Ben Geisberg, Michelle Liu, Shirley Lu, Neven WangTomic, Vanessa Yu Eric Chen, Celine Lee, Eileen Lee, Elisha Lee, Andrew Lim, Melody Lin, Neven Wang-Tomic Eric Chen, Chelsea Cheng, Carolyn Hsu, Christine Li, Andrew Lim, Kimberly Lo, Jessica Wang, Shawn Xing Hubert Co, Lauren Frank, Carolyn Hsu Amanda Huynh, Andrew Lim, Jonathan Matsumoto Billy Bonney, Allison Stevenson, Brendan Tran, Zachary Yee Amanda Huynh, Kimberly Lo, Emily Quach, Christina Read, Jessica Wang, Tiger Yin, Vanessa Yu Rena Chen, Chelsea Cheng, Angela He, Elisha Lee, Andrew Lim, Christina Read, Belinda Shoung, Kristie Sun, Emily Tong Emily Quach Mya Ho Billy Bonney, Jonathan Chu, Darrel Cheung, Johnson Hui, Katrina Villacisneros Maddie Bruce, Celine Lee, Stanley Shaw, Katrina Villacisneros, Roy Zhang Rena Chen, Elaine Chung, Kylie Cole, Kimberly Lo, Christina Read, Briana Shen, Khanh Tran, Jessica Wang Mr. Johnny Lee

Publication Information: The Apache Pow Wow is a student publication distributed monthly throughout the school year. The paper has been continuously published since Arcadia High School opened in 1952. Unsigned articles appearing on the opinion page reflect the opinion of The Apache Pow Wow editorial board. A student’s work does not represent the views of Arcadia High School or the Arcadia Unified School District. Address letters to the editor to: The Apache Pow Wow, 180 W. Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007. To place an advertisement in the newspaper, email ads.powwow@gmail.com. Advertisement rates vary from $30 for a business card advertisement to $250 for a full-page black and white advertisement, with quarter-page, half-page, and advertisement insert options available.

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AHS’ Academic Bullying

By JONATHAN CHU Staff Writer

By RENA CHEN Staff Writer

There are times in life that make you want to cry, despairingly, just because you can’t find any real words to describe the torment wrought upon your existence by the heavens above. It’s when you have completed all your applications and scholarships and passed your swim survival. You’re waiting (if you’re a senior) to graduate, but wait! Oh no, you’re not ready to leave yet. Some of you may be reminded of the DMV at this point. Graduation, too, has a queue, and this is a fancy queue, none of that nonsense with standing or trying to communicate with a government bureaucrat. They do try to make graduating seniors comfortable. Consider the music. …Except you might notice, if you’ve attended any graduation ceremony before, that the music is quite lengthy. And if you’ve listened very closely, you might also have noticed a subdued but ongoing debate about whether the song was on an infinite loop cycle or simply a limit approaching infinity.

Composed by Sir Edward Elgar, “Pomp and Circumstance” (or “March No. 1 in D”) is the first of a series of marches that are each supposed to last for only five minutes at a time. If that doesn’t strike warning bells in your head, also consider the fact that the song title was taken from Shakespeare’s Othello.

Nowadays it’s a popular piece for student graduations, played by both bands and orchestras (in the case of AHS, major commendations to Orchestra for taking up the role year after year).

I remember sitting up in the bleachers for my cousin’s college graduation. The school had a great band—gleaming instruments, great tone, admirable stamina. That was all very well until ten minutes later when the same song was still going on, and much of the pomp had worn off, leaving only the circumstance. It sounds horrible right now. And I’m sure at some point, when you’re waiting for your diploma, that fleeting bit of annoyance will sprout like weeds in your mind.

But despite all that, some good may come out of it. You’re listening to a long, repetitive song at the gates of high school; it’s a pause. It’s a reminder of every tedious thing we’ve been through. It’s a song of victory, with every repetition saying, “Oh, and we also accomplished this!” It’s a gap in time when high school and the future shake hands—for about an hour—and get used to each other, when events start settling in. Most importantly, the music tints personal reflections with that glorious mood of triumph. It’s lightening. It reminds us that everything leading up to that point has been an experience, and good or bad, they’re important to us. And now they’re wrapped up in beautiful background music.

This is how I’d like it to be, at least. I know I have a really difficult time with thinking when a song has gone on for so long that it has literally permeated my thought processes. To be honest, I’ve dreaded graduation for this sole reason, but now that it’s approaching, I don’t find it so dreary. At least by the end of the song, I’ll know that I’ll be ready to leave.

Many high school seniors have mixed feelings about the departure. It’s exciting; it’s bittersweet; it’s so horribly final. Nonetheless, these will be the last moments before graduation. Cherish them. …For most of us, it’ll only happen again in about four years or so. rchen@apachepowwow.com

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AHS is a place filled with academic rigor. We know it for its endless amounts of AP courses and multiple nationally ranked academic teams, all of which contribute to our academic fame. From the outside looking in, AHS is an intellectual boon, but within its own walls, AHS’s competitive culture exhibits a far darker nature.

I had always thought of competition as a positive aspect. It propelled me to study harder, aim for higher goals, and never be satisfied with being complacent. Yet, during my senior I experienced the dark side of competition in the midst of the college acceptance storm. “You only got into _____ school?” or, on the flip side, “Did he even deserve to get into_____?” Phrases like these were all too common during the past spring season when admissions came rolling by. Thus, for the first time, I became aware of bullying at AHS: not physical bullying, but, rather, what I like to call academic bullying.

I know what you’re thinking. Academic bullying? Is that even real? As a matter of fact, it is, and it can sometimes be even more hurtful than other types of bullying.

With such a huge proportion of students so focused on their educational success, AHS sadly breeds a tasteless practice of judging one’s character by

the university he or she attends. Therefore, stereotypes begin to fall under certain colleges and those who are admitted are claimed to also follow those stereotypes.

Alternatively, there are times when peers feel contempt for those who do succeed during the college admissions process. Oftentimes, these people fear confrontation and resort to venting to others through online harassment. Recently, people’s harshness while using the anonymous questioning site, ask.fm, has been unrestrained. Posts on people’s walls have included phrases such as “do you deserve go there”, “your stats were terrible”, and “college standards must have been lowered”. Some feel empowered behind the safety of a keyboard allowing them to fully participate in academic bullying, saying things that should not be said.

I challenge us, students at AHS, to continue to follow lessons we learned in elementary school: to not judge others until we have spent a day in their shoes. What we say definitely affects people, and stays in their minds for a long, long time. For seniors, as we soon leave the gates of AHS, we all want to leave with elated memories of high school no matter where we go for college.

Most importantly, treat others with respect, for each and every AHS student is capable of achieving great success. It does not matter what college they attend or do not attend. Rather, it is our mindset and our drive for excellence that makes us successful, and so, if we all treat each other with respect we can all be a part of each others successes together. jchu@apachepowwow.com Graphics by BELINDA SHOUNG

Reality TV: A reality check

By SHIRLEY LU Staff Writer

Don’t you just love hearing Honey Boo Boo talk in her notextremely-unique Southern accent? Or keeping up with the Kardashians and their oh-so-interesting scandals? Or watching those suffering with obesity clumsily tripping through obstacle courses that are impossible for any human being to conquer? Television channels capitalize on the fact that countless Americans enjoy watching reality television shows, either to ridicule the characters or look up to them. In either case, these ridiculous shows are detrimental to our society full of receptive adolescents who are in the process of forming their perspectives of the world. Here are several reasons why they should indefinitely be canceled.

1. They encourage the mockery of real, human beings who are not incapable of emotions.

Sure, the infamous Honey Boo Boo may say the most unbearable statements, but it does not give anyone the right to laugh at or ridicule her. Believe it or not, she is representative of many American citizens who are unjustly labeled as “rednecks” or “hillbillies”. These kinds of shows only reinforce the stereotypes, engendering intolerance and bullying. Though she may only care about winning the pageant, Alana Thompson, otherwise known as “Honey Boo Boo”, is still a real person, and instead of watching our nation turn into ruin, we should strive to fix our educational system and build up the next generation.

2. They praise inappropriate role models who have lots of influence.

It’s comforting to know that both Keeping up with the Kardashians and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo have a rating of 2.8/10 on the renowned website Internet Movie Database.

However, many teens and adults continue to be negatively influenced by the characters of these shows. Because reality television shows follow the lives of real people, many are susceptible to believing that the issues these characters deal with are typical and okay to have, but these shows send a negative message to the audience. As is evident in shows like the Bad Girls Club, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, or 16 and Pregnant, we are encouraging bad-mouthing, abuse of substances, or irresponsible behavior.

3. They provide an unhealthy escape or solution for viewers.

It’s not abnormal for people to go through depression. However, watching the lives of those in reality shows to make us feel better about ourselves is not healthy. Though these shows may provide temporary relief to those feeling down, they promote the avoidance of dealing with their own lives and looking to those of others. We should be living our own lives, not wasting time being poisoned by the drama of others’.

Don’t get me wrong, some shows like Extreme Makeover or Iron Chef are genuinely interesting because we are watching people actually do something with their lives, but reality television shows about scandals and needless drama are poisoning our youth and misrepresenting our nation. Where are the shows that encourage good behavior and altruism?

Let’s put an end to this nonsense or at least die trying. We can decrease the viewer count of these shows and put our time to better use. Without the support of its viewers, these shows will see a finale in the near future. slu@apachepowwow.com

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Another Prom-spective

By NEVEN WANG-TOMIC

Staff Writer

Within every movie, comic, TV show, or book that depicts high school culture, there is always a set of stereotypes that goes along with prom. Prom in the U.S. has an odd status. It has historically been a symbol of American youth, and in many cases, a symbol of adolescent mischief. In Arcadia, we seem to have defied these age-old American stereotypes, and instead, we have selfimposed our own.

Before I launch into my “analysis” of AHS’ prom culture, I’d like to put out a quick disclaimer. I like AHS’ prom. I honestly think most of it is pretty fun; however, I think that the way that we as students approach prom is wrong in so many ways. Just as this section implies, this is my opinion, feel free to disagree with it as much as you like.

Having said that, I’d like to start off with Arcadia’s culture of asking people to prom. First of all, why does everyone feel the need to always ask someone? If you have someone in mind you’d like to go with, ask him or her! But if you have no one in mind, why actively search for someone? For some reason, we have self-imposed this idea on ourselves that going “stag” is somehow incorrect or awkward. I’m willing to bet that

going with a group of friends is ten times more fun than going with someone you cherry-picked to go with.

Second, I hate to be that one contrarian, but why in the world are Hong Kong bouquets a thing? The frilly boutique is perfectly fine, the baby’s breath bouquets are pretty, but who thought that throwing perfume and glitter over roses was a good idea? Not to mention that these

but are they really worth twice the price of a natural bouquet? Along the same lines, I really don’t understand corsages and boutonnières either. Yeah they’re pretty and they make for a good photo, but why do we spend so much on something that is either going to be taken off in the first 15 minutes of prom or fall off at some point in between? On top of that, let me tell you that if you’ve never had the experience of being stabbed by a bouton-

bouquets can go for an upwards of $60-$100. That is a ton for flowers, especially for something like asking someone to prom. I guess I just don’t see it, but I think that natural bouquets will always look better than the Hong Kong style. I understand that they can be pretty and elegant and etc.,

nière...well...you’re not missing out.

However, I could excuse all of this if it weren’t for the one thing which I don’t and probably never will understand: limos. We’re high school students, why in the world do we need limos to go to prom?

They’re just glorified taxis for twice the

The Art of Yearbook Signing

By MICHELLE LIU Staff Writer

For most, writing yearbook comments is just another mundane, annual task to be completed before summer vacation officially begins. The belief that what we write must be sentimental and meaningful seems silly; after all, we’ll see each other in a few short months. Comments are simply comments—something that enhances all the memories we’ve had over the past year, and something that will serve as a reminder for all the great things to come in the following one. For underclassmen especially, these messages are simply a “see you later” until next August.

For seniors, however, yearbook messages are much more than a temporary farewell. The hasty pen scribbles and smeared ink stains are more than just a message, but a memory. Suddenly, the task has become a stressful, momentous occasion—this may be the last chance you have to say goodbye, so don’t screw it up.

Looking at my old yearbooks reminds me about how important it is to leave a meaningful message. Inside jokes and fond memories that have slipped my mind reappear at the forefront, leaving me nostalgic of the past. No matter what has happened in the past, my impressions of the year will always be an affectionate one. Likewise, what we write will also conjure up memories of the past, but for a much more significant benchmark. In essence, yearbook writing

has come from hasty remarks to a representation of not only our senior year, but our whole journey through high school.

It may be difficult initially to leave out the clichés and acronyms. After all, we’ve been writing H.A.G.S. on yearbooks since elementary school, beaming with pride for using slang. Twelve years later, we realize that this may be the last time we see most of these familiar faces again. Put down a mark knowing that this will serve as a link between you and your peers, even when all other memories of AHS have blurred. This is your chance to leave a lasting legacy of the friendship that has culminated, so take a moment and really think about what you want to leave behind. It could be a reminder of the amazing times you had in AP English, or a look back on the service events you’ve done together. When your friends flip through the pages many years later, perhaps faded and crumpled at the edges, the hilarious doodles and touching words will still be there.

As we grow up and move away from home, it can be hard to say goodbye to friends, underclassmen, or teachers. Many people have made a lasting impact on our lives, and the fear of these relationships and friendships fading is a bittersweet, yet unavoidable one. The one thing we have left once everything has disappeared is our yearbook messages—sparks from our past, immortalized even when decades pass. mliu@apachepowwow.com

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cost! It boggles my mind that hiring a limo is standard practice at Arcadia and at high schools all across the Los Angeles area. Is it supposed to be a magical experience or something? I really just don’t get it.

Alright, curmudgeonly whining aside, I may be over-exaggerating a bit. But after four years at AHS, ten years at AUSD, and what is now my third prom, I feel at least somewhat qualified to come to the following conclusion. Forget elaborate askings, forget insanely expensive flowers, forget spending hundreds on a dress, forget spending hours getting dolled up, and if nothing else, please, forget limos.We spend so much time preparing for prom that by the time we’re there, it feels lackluster.

It’s virtually as if the preparation and photos have become more important than the event itself, so let’s just toss away those semielitist pretenses. As a result of all these unnecessary and puffed up norms, many of us have forgotten the importance of enjoying being at prom with our date. I promise you, if you go to prom for the primary sake of having fun, that’s exactly what you’ll do. nwang-tomic@apachepowwow.com

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Decisions, Decisions

By LAUREN FRANK Staff Writer

Panic. It’s what so many people feel when the notion that they have no clue of what they want to do in the future hits them. It’s crippling and terrifying and sends many young adults into a lost state. Even though it’s such a hard concept to grasp, planning isn’t everything. I know that there was probably a sea of outcries against that statement, but there’s more to it. Planning isn’t everything because planning, in this wonderful, ever-changing day and age, may not even pan out for more than a few years.

To first tackle this dilemma of whether or not you have a future, the idea of what planning is and what it does has to be dissected. There are the obvious reasons of giving a sense of security and safety, setting goals, and having direction and drive. These are all very important for success, there is no doubt about that.

Planning is also a means for structure and organization. You know where and when to do things and what you need to get there. This provides a to-do list. Yet this leaves a lot of young adults in the dust. Those who don’t know what to do or where to go do not have this sense of security, hence the panic. But there is something that those with a plan have less time for: experiencing the world around them beyond the world that is in their scope of view. Those who do not have a plan, however, wander, and

as the famous quote by J.R.R. Tolkien goes, “not all those who wander are lost”.

It takes time to accept that there isn’t always a set future to go towards. Although that sounds awfully pessimistic, the underlying message is that the future changes and, as young, impressionable people, so do we. Especially now, when new technologies will become a thing of the past in a matter of years, or even months, the need to adapt to life beyond a plan has become an important skill. That is why, when those wandering people try different things in order to find their passions or what they’re good at, they acquire knowledge and become more able to diversify.

Going even beyond whether having a plan is better than not having a plan, the beauty of living life, enriching the senses, and enjoying life’s pleasures is just too great to miss out on. Everyone has heard it before: go out and live your life. But the number of people who actually go out and “smell the roses” is far too small. With so much to offer and so little time, saying “no” is allowing so much of the world to slip through your fingers until it is much too late for either your body or because the world has changed without you. In the end, however, what is left with each person is their life, which is uniquely their own, and their decisions are only that: their own. lfrank@apachepowwow.com

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Summer Fun 101

By LAUREN FRANK

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Summer is almost here, and as the anticipation for it grows, the urges to go out and do new spontaneous things arise. After all, who doesn’t love having the time of their life, feeling free of stress and school work in the summer? There’s just the matter of what is available for those people who are stuck at home for the summer. But don’t fear! There are many exciting options that are close by and a definite “must-try”. These are only a few of the ways that people of all ages can have fun without spending too much money or going too far, all while creating amazing summer memories.

1. Slip ‘n slide at the park This first one sounds like something kids do. But when the weather turns for the worse and it’s over 100 degrees outside every day for a month, heading out for some free, cooling fun is pretty nice, especially when your friends deny you their pool. It’s incredibly easy to set up a slip ’n slide at a park, though it usually works best at smaller ones where there are less people around and more available hoses. With a blue tarp set out and bathing suits ready to go, being a kid again has never been so easy.

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2. Outdoorsy activities Arcadia is set in the foothills of the mountains, which have so many outdoors activities to offer. For starters, there’s Chantry Flats, a well-known and loved hiking spot all the way up Santa Anita. It not only offers a great view, but also has pools to swim in! Of course, there are those adventurous few who cliff jump, but with varying water levels, it is discouraged by officials.

Next, there is Crystal Lake in Azusa. It takes longer to get to this pool of water, but the lake is well-worth the sweat. Not only can you swim, but you can also go canoeing and fishing in some places. There are even camp groups to make a trip lasting. With so much to do like tree climbing, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and nature watching, an experience up by Crystal Lake would make any summer memorable.

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3. Theme parks Sure, there’s Disneyland and Six Flags and you can’t go wrong with them, except when you don’t want to break your summer savings. For a chance to have fun in a theme park setting for less, parks like Scandia and Castle Park, located in Ontario and Riverside respectively, are the best. Both are around $30 for a day with rides, food, mini golf, and arcades at the tip of your fingers. No more crippling your pocket money for a day of overpriced food and long lines!

4. Star-gazing and city lights If your summer goal is to spend more time with friends, then night hiking a small ways to see the city lights and stars is a good option. Up in Echo Mountain, at the top of Lake Avenue, there is a paved trail that is easy to navigate at night and leads to a water tower where an opening provides the perfect view for any summer night. Bring a few blankets, some soda and lemonade, and heck, even some popcorn, and you’ve made a night to remember.

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Moldability of the Mind

By AMANDA HUYNH Staff Writer

We all hear of “life hacks” that we can incorporate into our daily lives to make things easier, like using paper clips to organize cables or an old CD spindle to make a bagel container. Highly acclaimed author John Green even makes videos disproving them. But what if we could hack our bodies to make things easier or to, literally, gain a new perspective on the world?

There are people who have tried to hack the human body’s adaptability, like those innovative minds at the San Francisco hackspace called Noisebridge. A hackspace is defined as an area where people with similar interests, usually in technology or machinery, get together to socialize and collaborate just as those at Noisebridge did to create Northpaw, an anklet that lets its wearer instinctively know which way is north.

There are eight small buzzers attached to the anklet that vibrate constantly in the direction that points north, so that the person wearing it is aware of his or her direction. Beta tester blogger Quinn Norton says that though Northpaw doesn’t always work, her sense of direction became more accurate the longer she wore the anklet.

The idea behind Northpaw was a project

entitled Feelspace by the Cognitive Psychology Department of the Universität Osnabrück in Germany. Just wearing Northpaw for two or three weeks allowed a person like Norton, whose sense of direction was initially very poor, to have a fairly accurate idea of which way north was no matter her location.

Similarly, in the mid-1900’s Austrian professor Theodor Erismann of the University of Innsbruck successfully turned a person’s eyesight upside-down. Ivo Kohler tested these specialized goggles, which flipped the light that would be processed by his eyes so that he would see things completely upside-down. At first Kohler had a hard time adjusting to the change; when fencing he would try to block high attacks with a low block and vice versa.

But in as little as a week he began to adjust to the change. It got to the point where he could even ride a bicycle in public perfectly fine with the glasses on. Though ultimately there doesn’t seem to be any beneficial use to this ability, it just shows how easy it is for the human mind to change to fit to its surroundings. ahuynh@apachepowwow.com

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Living Under the Sea

By CAROLYN HSU Staff Writer

Vacationing in other states can be a refreshing experience compared to the familiar grounds of California, but what if you could dig deeper than surface level? Underwater hotels have been the epitome of vacation-centric conversations for a while, with rumors of new aquatic rooms popping up more often than ever. Although they can be extremely expensive, here are some things you should know about underwater hotels.

First things first: many of us have never been deeper than roughly 15 feet underwater, let alone deep enough underwater to accommodate an entire hotel. However, there’s nothing to fear. The atmospheric pressure inside the hotel is roughly the same as that of land, so no, you won’t die.

One of the more popular hotels, Poseidon Undersea Resorts in Fiji, doesn’t state its pricing on the site, only saying that “it’s worth every penny.” It’s implied that

you’re going to need a lot of pennies. However, it does have a point. With a beautiful view everywhere you look, where else could you fulfill your dream of being a mermaid?

Along with scuba diving and other underwater recreational activities, it also allows you to drive your own submarines.

This is enough reason for anyone to shell out cash to live in an underwater hotel.

Has it already been mentioned that you won’t die? It’s quite an important point; in the case of those pesky inconveniences Mother Nature likes to throw at us (tsunamis, flooding,etc), all resorts’ lower levels automatically rise. This basically means that you won’t drown, so there’s no reason for any inhibitions restricting you from booking a few nights!

Although it’s still a relatively new idea, underwater hotels not only provide entertaining activities, but also a luxurious stay overlooking clear waters. Don’t regard the impending debts in your bank account right now. Think about it later, because your own Triton submarine is calling out for you.

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Poisoning the Ocean

By ANDREW LIM Staff Writer

May the Fourth be with you all! Star Wars Day is an unofficial holiday honoring the famous franchise—you guessed it—Star Wars. If you’re unfamiliar with Star Wars, it is a sci-fi franchise created by George Lucas. May 4 is when Star Wars fans honor and celebrate the iconic and famous series, and this date was chosen for a pun on the phrase, “May the Force be with You.” The first reference of Star Wars Day was used on May 4, 1979, when Margaret Thatcher became the British Prime Minister and The London Evening News stated, “May the

Fourth be with You, Maggie. Congratulations.”

And what better way to celebrate Star Wars than to read an overview of the entire franchise’s history! To start off, Lucas acknowledged that the plot and the characters of The Hidden Fortress, a 1958 Japanese movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, were a major influence on the franchise. The cast and crew filmed in Tunisia, North Africa where the mid-morning temperature was typically around 105° F. When Lucas saw the first cut of the movie, he was horrified at how terrible it was. Fox Studios had enough of Lucas and his “kid’s movie” and asked to terminate the project. With most of the movie finished, Lucas needed a score to accompany the movie. Steven Spielberg recommended Lucas John Williams as a composer for Star Wars. This was considered a risky move since the score was out of style during the time during their time. Star Wars was released on May 25, 1977. This would be a day that the cast and crew of Star Wars wouldn’t forget.

Finally, Star Wars was ready to hit the theaters. It first initially opened with a limited release. However, after a month, Star Wars was played in almost every theater around the world. Since then, the franchise has remained a staple in pop culture entertainment, so make sure to deck out in your favorite Star Wars gear on May 4 to celebrate Lucas’ creation. alim@apachepowwow.com

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By JONATHAN MATSUMOTO Staff Writer

In 1995, Pierre Omidyar sold a broken laser pointer for $14.83 on his newest startup, AuctionWeb. Astonished at the high price, Pierre immediately messaged the winning bidder, who simply replied that he was a “collector of broken laser pointers.” And Pierre, amused with the prospect, made one of the first of many online sales.

Twenty years later, eBay has a new name, a new office in downtown San Jose, and a new, exciting spot on the forefront of the Silicon Valley revolution. If Pierre was initially shocked the first time he sold a pen for $14.83, that shock would be nothing compared to the feeling eBay executives had after seeing millions of items being bid upon daily.

Over the years, however, there have been some items worth a little more than others.

For example, there are currently no more than 120 known Martian meteorites on the face of this planet. One of these came in the form of

By HUBERT CO Staff Writer

Global warming caused by human activities that result in the emission of heat-trapping carbon dioxide has raised the average global temperature by about 1° F (0.6° C) over the past century. In the oceans, this change has only been about 0.18° F (0.1° C). However, when water heats up, it expands. Thus, the most readily apparent consequence of increased sea temperatures is a rapid rise in sea level.

Sea level rise causes flooding of coastal habitats for humans, plants, and animals, shoreline erosion, and more powerful storm surges that can devastate low-lying areas.

This warming has occurred from the surface to a depth of about 2,300 feet (700 meters), where most marine life thrives.

An estimated 30% to 40% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) released by humans into the atmosphere dissolves into oceans, rivers, and lakes. In recent years, the pH of the surface of the ocean is estimated to have decreased from approximately 8.25 to 8.14; increasing acidity is believed to have a range of harmful consequences, such as depressing the metabolic rate and immune response of some organisms, as well as coral bleaching.

Recently, evidence has shown that even the slightest persistent change in temperature can cause a mass coral bleach. Bleaching slows coral growth, making them susceptible to disease, which can lead to a large-scale

the Zagami Martian Meteorite, which fell to the Earth in Nigeria around 1962. Realizing the value of this precious little stone, its owner was able to procure a pretty penny for the object, with the price soaring to a whopping $450,000.

But as expensive as that sounds, over the years, eBay has found even more expensive items on this planet. For example, let’s take a flashback to the year 1852. In the West Midlands of England, near the city of Staffordshire, there lay a small brewery near the railway station in the small town of Burton upon Trent, named Allsopp and Sons. One day, a Canadian man named Edward Belcher stumbled into the brewery, asking for a customized brew for an upcoming expedition. That expedition turned out to be one of the first expeditions to the Arctic Circle, and the beer he brought along (allegedly) became the first of its kind to be brought along. And with Belcher’s name being remembered in the hearts of history geeks, so was that beer; in 2007, Allsopp’s Arctic Ale sold for a whopping $503,300.

For a little more, however, one could have bought a real, vintage Old West ghost town.

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reef die-off. The increase in acidity also interferes with the coral’s ability to supply organisms with nutrients for photosynthesis, leading to the expulsion of its algae.

According to Brian Skoloff of The Christian Science Monitor, “If the reefs vanished, experts say hunger, poverty and political instability could ensue.” The extinction of the reefs would cause a domino effect that would trickle down to the many human populations that depend on fish for food and livelihood. Over the last 20 years, there has been a 44% decline in the Florida Keys and up to an 80% decrease of coral reef in the Caribbean.

Another organism affected by temperature change is krill, an extremely important producer at the base of the food chain.

Research has shown that krill reproduce in significantly smaller numbers when ocean temperatures rise. This can have a cascading effect by disrupting the life cycle of krill eaters, such as penguins, seals, squid, and whales—which in turn cause food shortages for predators higher on the food chain.

In short, humans leave in the wake of their glorious industrialization, a torrent of catastrophe that spells disastrous effects on not only themselves, but also countless other inhabitants of the world around them. These effects may someday prove irreparable. hco@apachepowwow.com

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Located about 70 miles outside of downtown Austin, Texas, lies the town of Albert (population: 25), which holds the distinction of being sold on eBay for a little under $2.5 million dollars in the year 2002. When purchased, the town had a grand total of five people and was composed mostly of beaten-up, worn-out houses. But whoever bought this town clearly had an eye for a bargain: after cleaning up the town, it was redeveloped as a novelty tourist destination.

The most expensive item ever sold on eBay, however, is the “Giga-Yacht.” As was advertised in 2005, the luxury yacht came complete with ten multi-level suites, eight guest cabins, a salon, and, of course, a helicopter garage. The price? $140 million.

So if you find yourself in a bidding war anytime soon on eBay and questioning yourself if the item you are trying to secure is really worth that much, the answer is probably yes. These are just a few of the more quirky or valuable items sold on eBay; it’s time to go out and look for more!

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The high school experience is a bit like...The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The ups and downs, twists and turns, anticipation, excitement, nervousness…and before we know it, it’s all over. How did that season go by so quickly? Are we at the finale already? Why do we find ourselves torn between wanting to go back and rewatch all of those thrilling episodes and wishing for the finale to come soon?

Graduation. Right around the corner, it snuck up on us like a surprise plot twist—like an episode with an unexpected ending. Because really, none of us truly expected four years to fly past in the blink of an eye; can I just press the rewind button on my DVR and replay my favorite scenes?

Maybe I’ll rewatch the homecoming of my sophomore year, or the lunchtime adventures my friends and I would have everyday in the rally court. If only I could go back in time…

But wait, there’s a new season, you say? Coming this fall, we will dive headfirst into new episodes with new characters. Yes, it will take some getting used to. Change always does. But this series hasn’t failed me yet, and I know that whoever and whatever is thrown into the plot, they will only contribute to my collection of fond memories in the future. The Real Seniors of The Apache Pow Wow moves on, quick to remember the good times while eagerly awaiting a new season! mho@apachepowwow.com

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After Graduating High School

By SHAWN XING Staff Writer

It’s that time of the year again. Seniors will soon be picking up their last AHS yearbooks, attending their last dance of high school, and waving goodbye in their iconic maroon gowns as they are handed diplomas, a symbol of all the sweat, tears, and effort spent throughout their last four years of growth. Many underclassmen will watch in awe and envy as the seniors share bittersweet feelings and an anxiety-filled last semester, anticipating life after high school.

While many seniors are planning on transferring from one college near home to another, others are prepared to live the next four years away from sunny California. Most will experience life away from home for the first time, battling cold, sickness, incompatible roommates, and internship interviews without the same parental protection they had in high school.

Senior Hassan Noureddine has an ambitious goal of pursuing a Bachelor of Business Law degree after transferring from Pasadena City College (PCC). He plans on attending law school, hoping to work for a law corporation one day. Hassan states that he “made [his] decision to attend PCC a while back

due to it being a cheaper option,” and that his “high school experience is filled with wonderful memories and it will be hard to move on.” Yet, he looks forward to college adventures and job interviews, ready for the future with full confidence and eagerness.

Similarly, senior Blake Harris intends to attend and transfer from PCC, stating that

it is the most affordable option for his family.

He intends on attending USC’s film school after a year, hoping to one day be a film editor for a sports network, movie, or TV show.

Blake, who states that his dad “turned out pretty successful without having gone to college,” personally believes that although col-

Hit Up the Books While Chilling

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The excitement level gradually increases when the 2:45 p.m. bell is about to ring. Many AHS students are eager to go off-campus after school to hang out and distract themselves from the reality of school. School makes us hungry, tired, and bored. But we try to make ends meet by snacking on foods near AHS. Popular places, such as Honey Boba, are always packed with people and the lines are usually quite long. Some students drive to other places to purchase ready-to-go snacks or take long walks to the nearest restaurant. One example is Café Maji. This café is located on the second floor of the Arcadia Fitness Center and the vibe is very welcoming. Sophomore Glenn Han described Cafe Maji as a “small place with slow service and many small tables scattered around the café.” Glenn also said the food is tasty, but the downside is that it is a bit pricey. Many people are also familiar with Taiwanese boba tea shops, like Honey Boba and Tapioca Express.

These tea shops have a variety of flavorful drinks and numerous additional quickly-made treats. Sophomore Sabrina Yip prefers the passion fruit iced tea at Honey Boba. Sabrina also noted that the serving cups are different; instead of tall, slender cups, Honey Boba’s cups are fat and short.

Some students fill their bellies at Guppy House, a popular Taiwanese restaurant located in Rosemead. Freshman Jennifer Zhou hasn’t been to Guppy House for a long time, but her favorite food item was the “shaved

ice with boba and milk”. Many new café places, like Ur Space, have also opened up in the San Gabriel Valley (SGV).

Stress and pressure can really impact the appetite. A majority of AHS students satisfy their need for caffeine with coffee. Like Honey Boba, Starbucks is always packed with coffee lovers.

Pasadena is also known for its popular and hip places for teens. One well-known coffee place is called Urth Café. Famous for its intricate foamed coffees, many AHS students often go there to treat themselves to a nice cup of freshly brewed coffee.

Monrovia is also another great place to find delicious after-school snacking places. Panera, another popular place, is located next to Smashburger. Near Panera, there is also a popular Mexican eatery called Chipotle. Known for its burritos and salad bowls, it has been the talk among AHS for a while.

Since another Chipotle chain store has opened up in the Arcadia Santa Anita Westfield Shopping Mall, it has been more convenient for students.

Freshman Luke Jia stated that he “usually purchases the salad bowl consisting of steak, white rice, mild salsa, corn, and some lettuce.”

Hang-out places in the SGV vary on the tastes and interests of students. Some may choose to find the nearest coffee place and others might find interest in exploring the taste of Taiwan or other Asian snacks. To sum it up, AHS students have a diverse choice in foods because of the different ethnicities and cultures in the SGV.

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lege is not necessary, it is still crucial to try hard and pursue higher education. While he looks forward to his future, he acknowledges that his high school experience was great and that he made friendships at AHS that he knows are lifelong.

Senior Wilfred Lee plans on leaving California for Massachusetts to attend Williams College as a Political Economy or Political Science major. He expresses that choosing Williams College was an easy choice, as a liberal arts education has “always been [his] goal because of the greater personalized attention offered at such colleges.” Although it was easy for him to choose which college to attend, he knows that he will be “homesick in Massachusetts in the next few years and will definitely call back” home often.

Wilfred knows he will miss his parents and that “the people at Arcadia–teachers, students, and coaches–will be the part of high school that will be difficult to replace.”

While Wilfred is leaving for the other

side of the country, senior Albert Gianatan plans on staying in his home-state, attending Stanford University to study economics.

Although he is attending college, he personally believes that “many college graduates are ‘unsuccessful’ while other people who never attended college are very successful.

There are so many different kinds of people and passions and professions, so [he] thinks we should each do what is best for us individually.”

All of these seniors are planning their individual futures, whether it be staying instate and close to home, or leaving for outof-state and out-of-country colleges. Some seniors are going to find a part-time job immediately out of high school while attending college, whereas others are still trying to figure out their career-goals. Regardless of their plans for the future, these seniors will have contributed to and shaped Arcadia’s history. Each will continue to grow, with or without parental support, and will always be role models for the future generations. Congratulations on graduation, seniors! sxing@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of SOMEECARDS.COM and SWEETCLIPART.COM

Dreaming About Sleep

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Have you ever had one of those sleepless nights, when you’ve spent the entire night hopelessly cramming for a test the next day? Well, that is how a night goes for a large number of the population at AHS. The extremely vigorous academic curriculum here at AHS does not allow for something as simple as a good night’s sleep. Of course, everyone’s views on this are different. Some people believe that sleep is an absolute necessity, and that no matter how much work they have the next day, they would rather have a good night’s sleep.

Others believe that the only time they can sleep is when all their work is finished, all their tests are studied for, and all their projects are completed. Of course, it depends on how much you can function with x amount of sleep. Some people

can go through an entire day off of only two hours of sleep.

Some of the students currently enrolled at AHS want to comment on this issue. Sophomore Thomas Hui, remarked, “Of course sleep is a necessity. If you don’t sleep then you will die.” However, on a more serious note, he added, “Sleep is important to me, and I think it is something that I definitely need every single night before going to school the next day.” Freshman Christine Wang also stated, “Sleep is imperative and more of a necessity than a luxury.

Although we usually find sleep to be a state of relaxation, it is essential to a healthy life.” On the other hand, Junior Chris Ha argued, “School is my top priority at the moment. I usually sleep at 2:00 a.m. or later every night, depending on my workload that night.” Sleep is more important for some students than others. cli@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of GETTINGTHROUGHTHIS.COM THEWELLNESSDOER.COM

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I Wish, I Wish, Upon a Star!

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There are only a few days of school left, and it feels like the school year has rushed by too fast. Some may feel that they’re still too young to be in the next grade, while others may feel that the school year can’t be over fast enough.

Whether you fit in the first category or the second, people of both groups have had their share of regrets in the school year. Groans of regrets can be heard during lunch or during passing period, where people say things like “dude, I wish I joined that club” or “why did I let you talk me into signing up for four AP classes?”.

Freshman Emily Jiang, a member of Girls JV Swim Team, was one of the people that wished she had joined more clubs. During Club Day, the stifling heat and overcrowdedness of the stands had made her want to stay as far away as possible from the mass of people scrabbling to sign up for clubs. Now, she can often be heard saying that she’d sign up for more clubs. When asked how many clubs she was currently in, she replied with zero. Emily said that she wished she’d joined a wider variety of clubs so she could volunteer and try new things and go to different places.

She said, “I wish I had signed up for more clubs because now I see people going to different clubs and learning different and cool things. Now I wish I could be a part of that.”

Even if she can’t make it to some of the clubs due to swim meets and such, it’d be a fun experience.

While Emily regrets that she did too little this year, freshman Sydney Walla’s main regret is doing a little bit too much. Her main regret was taking Geometry over the summer. She said that she’s struggling a bit in Algebra 2 right now, and that if she hadn’t taken Geometry over the summer she’d have more time to prepare for Algebra 2. Sydney also feels that it was “a waste of money” because she’d “ended up with a B in both semesters of the class” when she “took it over the summer.” A cumulation of all these reasons are why she wishes she hadn’t taken the class over the summer.

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It’s also possible that your main regret isn’t directly related to school, like with freshman Cathleen Huang. She stated, “I wish that I spent less time on the Internet so I could have gotten more sleep, because I focus less when I don’t sleep. For example, I don’t pay as much attention in class when I don’t sleep, like in Geometry. Not only with school, but I get more angry in general I think if I don’t get enough sleep.” Lack of sleep is a common problem among teenagers, and especially among high school students. It’s quite possible that the vast majority of kids wish they had gotten more sleep over the course of the school year, because personal health is more important than wasting time on the Internet.

Moreover, this year has been a learning experience. The journey might not have been a pleasant one, but it was one you can learn from nonetheless. Keep this in mind as the school year ends, because school is meant to be a learning experience. jwang@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of BIGSTOCKPHOTO.COM

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Cramming for Finals

BY ANDREW LIM Staff Writer

With the school year coming to an end, the last finals of the year are coming closer and closer.

Students may or may not need to study to pass the dreaded finals. Some students will use specific methods to study for finals, while others will just wing it and hope for the best. For those who study, here are some tips on how to prepare for the finals.

Listen to music: Yes, you heard me, listen to music. Studies have shown that instrumental music (classic, soundtracks, etc.) can actually help you recall certain information while doing a test. However, you need to choose music that you’re already familiar with, otherwise your brain will multi-task to collect two different types of information: your notes and that instrumental song.

Also, remember to keep the music at a relatively quiet volume in order to keep distractions to a minimum.

Clear your mind: Forget everything else that doesn’t regard your notes or textbook. This will help you keep track of information much easier and save you from having to recall every general idea out there. For best results, keep track of your other thoughts on a piece of paper so you can remember more information instead of what you’re going to eat for lunch tomorrow.

Sleep: Studies have shown that having a good amount of rest can allow you recall vital information much easier. Remember that time when one of your teachers said “have a good night’s rest” before a test? That teacher wasn’t joking.

Don’t sleep too little as you will be too tired to remember answers.

Calm down: Calming down before an event or a test is pretty obvious, but there are some actual reasons for it. If you think too hard on a certain question, you are more likely to get that question wrong. Overthinking puts unneeded stress on yourself and your brain and can actually make it harder to recall information.

Wing it: This is your last resort. If you forget everything, just wing it and hope that you will get a good score.

The finals are approaching; students, beware. alim@apachepowwow.com

Stressing Stress Tips Staff Writer

The school year is almost over but there is still much to worry about. Many students are anxious about their grades, while others are extremely busy with their extracurricular activities. Stress can be good or bad, depending on how one reacts to it. Here are some tips on how to better manage stress.

Listen to music: Music can help you think more clearly, distract you from worries, or make you calmer. Try listening to classical music, as it can be especially soothing. Just incorporate it into daily life by listening to music when in the car, taking a walk with a pet, or before going to sleep.

Stay healthy: Being healthy is crucial, especially when managing stress. Make sure to exercise often so that your body stays strong. Eat meals with foods from all five of the food groups (dairy, fruits, grains, protein foods, and vegetables) to get the nutrients needed. Sleep at proper times and for a good amount of time. After a long day of hard work, everyone needs a good rest.

Talk to people: If there is something bothering you, talk to people about it instead of dealing with it yourself. Talk to family and friends because they might have a new perspective on it or even some helpful advice. If specific people are causing stress, talk to them respectfully. Perhaps there is a solution or a way to change the situation.

Think positively: Bad things happen occasionally, and it is normal to feel a bit disheartened. It is important to be optimistic, and know that not everything in life can be controlled. Sometimes, all you can do is go with the flow and do the best you can.

Try relaxation techniques: If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed and unable to focus on your work, try a technique to help you relax. Breathing deeply is an easy and effective way to take a short break. Just concentrate on inhaling and exhaling. Meditation is another helpful practice that can help students relieve stress. Just sit down, close your eyes, and focus on reciting a mantra. klow@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of SETSTER.COM

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0-1. Despite three losses in League, the team is still positive and hopeful. Fernando believes that they can “win any game as long as they play as a team.” In adThe Apaches finished the dition to the exciting wins season in 3rd place with and home runs, senior a 10-3-1 record behind Joey Harmon will “rePasadena High School member all of [his] and Crescenta Valteammates and ley High School all of the close (CV). The players friendships [he] have obtained has made this this record with year.” He also teamwork and hopes he will some herotake home a ics by junior League chamFernando Ropionship. sales. In their On May game against 20, ArcaGlendale High dia made the School on May CIF playoffs 6, the Apaches and played in a were trailing 2-4 wild card game at the bottom of the against Valencia 7th inning. To add on High School. Sadly, to the deficit, Coach Nick the Apaches were elimiLemas was ejected for argunated from the postseason in a ing a call. Although their coach 1-19 loss. Nevertheless, wasn’t present, the Apaches still fought on, OUT OF THE PARK Junior Fernando Boys Varsity Baseball and senior Digo Lynch Rosales and Coach Nick Lemas celebrate has surpassed many expectations this year and hit a clutch single. With after a home run two runners on base and two outs, Fernando will come back next year stronger than ever. walked up to the plate and calmly smashed a Good job this season, boys, and good luck next season! walk-off three-run homer to win the game.

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College Bound For Success!

By ALLISON STEVENSON

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By ZACHARY YEE Staff Writer

The NBA Playoffs have been nothing but exciting, exhilarating, and flat out entertaining.

With every game seemingly ending in a dramatic fashion, the basketball games have been a huge source of intrigue for our Apaches. Even students who do not usually watch basketball have been drawn to this year’s playoffs, as it has been one of the best playoffs in years.

“The playoffs this year have been absolutely insane! Every game is a nail biter, and series that were supposed to be blowouts turned out to be very close,” commented senior Charles Johnson. However, the opinions about these exceedingly interesting playoffs are not without facts. Since the NBA changed to a best out of seven type of playoff system in 2003, this year’s playoffs in Round 1 have had the most overall games, most upsets, and most overtime games.

Number one seeded teams such as the Indiana Pacers and the San Antonio Spurs were expected to roll over the lowly number eight seeded teams, but both teams were forced to play a full seven games. In the matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies alone, there were four games that went to overtime!

A historic playoff season has to have had several memorable moments. So which ones were most popular among our Apaches? Senior Kevin Luong said, “I think the best moment in the playoffs was when Damian Lillard [of the Portland Trailblazers] hit the three to win the game and the series against the [Houston] Rockets with only .9 seconds left in the game!”

Senior Samantha Quon talked about her favorite moment when she explained, “Vince Carter’s [of the Dallas Mavericks] buzzer beater was amazing because he was falling away and off balance, and there were countless spectacular dunks between Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan [of the Los Angeles Clippers] throughout the series against the Golden State Warriors.”

With a whirlwind of a first round, it will be hard for the second round of the NBA playoffs to match the quality. However, matchups between closer seeded teams will most likely lead to even more exciting games. Can the Oklahoma City Thunder win with an injured Serge Ibaka? Can the resurgent Indiana Pacers beat the Miami Heat? Can the aging San Antonio Spurs redeem themselves? Well, keep watching in order to witness history in the making. zyee@apachepowwow.com

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Staff Writer

This year, AHS has had the honor of having several of the school’s top athletes signed to schools with some of the top athletics in the country. For these athletes, the journey to athletic greatness is just starting.

For senior Megan Steinberger, recruitment was a combination of skill and chance. After playing a tough match in a club soccer tournament, Megan was surprised to find out that she had been recruited by the opposing team’s head coach. He was in fact the head soccer coach for Cal State Dominguez Hill, and after seeing her play an excellent game, decided that he wanted her for the college’s soccer program. Senior Yeram Park had a similar experience, as she was recruited right off the softball field. After playing on a 16 and under team, and having some college coaches show interest in her, Yeram moved up to the more competitive 18 and under softball team. It was a smooth ride from there as she was recruited by several Ivy League schools straight from the softball field. However, during the college recruitment process, nothing is for certain. After being recruited to Cal Poly Pomona, senior Adriana Maldonado was left with no school to play for when the Cal Poly Pomona head soccer coach left the college’s soccer program. However she was not left alone for long as the same coach recruited her again, except this time for Cal State LA which she stated is “the perfect fit” for her. Do your best in college, Arcadia Apaches! astevenson@apachepowwow.com

Track: A Multitalented Force

By BILLY BONNEY Staff Writer

The Arcadia Boys and Girls Varsity Track teams’ season is nearing its end, complete with both numerous struggles and triumphs! One of the major highlights of this year’s season is that both the Boys and Girls teams reigned victorious over Arcadia’s rival Crescenta Valley High School! However, now that competition in the Pacific League has concluded, our boys and girls have turned their attention toward CIF. On May 9 Arcadia hosted the Pacific League finals, where athletes from all the schools in the League gather to compete for a spot in CIF. One of the people skilled enough to be granted a spot in CIF was junior Hannah Rock.

Hannah, a talented high jumper, has spent the entire year preparing for the few weeks of CIF competition. She has trained throughout the year by religiously running and spending hours in the weight room. To further improve in the high jump, Hannah has focused on improving herself in her weak areas. To strengthen her weaknesses, Hannah said that she, “practiced

[her] approach for three days prior to finals.”

In CIF, Hannah “hopes to make it to at least the finals,” which she believes is a goal that she can accomplish.

Senior John Cho is a member of the Boys Varsity Track team, which dominated other competitors in the Pacific League and hopes to

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Left to right: Junior Hannah Rock and seniors John Cho and Jason Lu qualified for CIF carry this trend into CIF. Throughout his four years in Track and Field, John has trained everyday with an hour of running followed by an hour of weight training, placing great emphasis on explosive workouts. John stated that he “had

to work on [his] long jump form two to three times a week and focus on explosive workouts.”

John’s aspirations are to finish the year by going to at least CIF Finals and hopefully even to state competition. But John said that what he has enjoyed most from Track was that it “has helped [him] grow both physically and mentally and taught [him] to manage his time better.”

Senior Jason Lu’s dreams for CIF are much simpler. He said that “all [he] wants to do is [his] best in CIF.” He mentioned that all he wants is to focus on what he has being practicing to do all year. Jason’s only ambition is to not put his past four years of work to waste by not performing at the level he knows he can.

Arcadia has proven to be a powerhouse in the Pacific League yet again. For the Boys and Girls Varsity Track Teams, diligence and determination have been the secret to winning game after game. Next spring, our Apaches will aim to set more records and dominate League again bringing nothing short of more accolades! bbonney@apachepowwow.com Photos by CELINE LEE

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ACADEMICS

Speech and Debate

By CHRISTINA READ

Staff Writer

On Apr. 26-27, Speech and Debate fought hard at the California High School Speech Association (CHSSA)’s State Tournament. The tournament, hosted at James Enoch High School in Modesto, California, featured top-level competitors from all over the state. According to sophomore Kelsea Jeon, it is the “highest level tournament that [she has] ever attended.” Over 1,500 competitors from 157 different schools attended the competition.

In order to qualify for the tournament, Speech and Debate (S&D) team members had to get through the State Qualifiers held in March.

Qualifiers were held in each of the four areas, of California, with the top competitors from each moving on to the next round. AHS competed well and received 2nd place in its region’s qualifiers. 17 members of the team qualified to move on to the State Tournament.

Congratulations to Justin Rezkalla, Melody Wan, Isaac Klipstein, Wilfred Lee, Hassan Noureddine, George Hou, Gavin Tsang, Erik Zhao, Morven Sharp, Rohan Anand, Kevin Bui, Abel DeCastro, Cheryl Chan, Kelsea Jeon, Sharon Yeh, Johnny Perliss, and Soham Patel on their achievements! These amazing S&D team

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members all fully deserved the opportunity to show off their skills at the state level.

At the state tournament, competitors were evaluated by volunteer judges from Modesto and surrounding areas. The tournament, which has been held by CHSSA in different locations across California since 1968, was opened to the public on the last day, after the final qualifiers were finished. This yearly tradition gives the host city a chance to see some of the most talented competitors in California.

This year, seven S&D team members placed in the tournament for three different events. Cheryl Chan and Abel Decastro won 8th place in Duo Interpretation, with Kevin and Gavin winning 9th in the same event.

In Congressional Debate, Erik earned 5th and Rohan earned 9th.

Finally, Kelsea placed 11th in Original Advocacy. She said of her accomplishment: “I feel extremely grateful for going as far as placing 11th in the state. I realized that hard work pays off, but success is not always guaranteed.”

S&D also finished off its season this month with Novice Champs on May 16-17. Kelsea said, “I am ecstatic with the following years to come, and to see how much further I can go!”

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OSB Takes Nationals

By AMANDA HUYNH

Staff Writer

This month, Ocean Sciences Bowl (OSB) went to Nationals, finishing a stunning season of hard work and tense competition. It placed 2nd out of dozens of other teams from around the country, earning a well-deserved trophy and, let’s be honest, bragging rights.

The team worked hard throughout the year to prepare for the competition, practicing after school one or two times during the weekdays and on Saturdays to practice their buzzing speed. As the nationals competition approached, however, the team added more book-intensive studies in order to cover the more obscure and detailed questions. In addition to their weekly practices, the team’s performance at the L.A. Surf Bowl was a good indication of what the competition would be like at Nationals. OSB’s success at Regionals, too, was a “big accomplishment” according to Captain junior Kathy Lee, since the “region is especially competitive.” In the end, both competitions were instrumental in allow-

ing them to prepare for the final competition at Nationals. Ultimately the team won 2nd place, though not because of its lack of knowledge.

Member senior Evin Zhao explained that OSB team members were “on par with the winners of the tournament, but [they] played the game badly since [they] were too hesitant on [their] buzzers.”

But despite their narrow miss for the gold, they have already begun thinking of ways to improve for next year. They hope to specialize in a more specific subject and bulk up on their weaknesses to create a more well-rounded team that can “cover more information”, explained Kathy. Evin and Kathy also believe that the team did extremely well considering they competed with only two veterans and large shoes to fill since OSB’s victory last year. Hopefully, they will continue their pattern of excellence next year and make AHS proud! ahuynh@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of PICGIFS.COM Photo courtesy of DOROTHY CHANG

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Solar Cup Shines Over the Waters Staff Writer

Solar Cup is an academic team that uses engineering and mathematical skills to design and build a boat that is not only entirely electrical, but also environmentally friendly. It is a 6-month competition in which the team builds a 14-foot boat to compete in an endurance and sprint race. It consists of ten members, including Captain junior Daniel Chao.

As part of the Solar Cup competition, which is sponsored by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, high school students are given the opportu-

nity to learn and develop skills in various areas of physics, math, and engineering by working on a long term project.

The competition also focuses on teamwork, organization, and commitment, which are extremely important in today’s innovative world. Along with the building portion of the competition, each team is required to create a public service announcement (PSA) that stresses the importance of water conservation; the PSA requires the use of digital video technology and a strong background in environmental science. The competition is a scored event, divided up into several categories: Technical Re-

ports, Workshops, Visual Displays, Qualifying Times, Endurance Distance, and Sprint Times.

Combined, all of these categories add up for 1000 possible points.

The team spent six months planning, building, and testing its boat. Everything leads up to a three day competition that tests the boat’s speed and endurance. “There is no single way to go about building the boat, so each year we try to do something completely different that we think would improve the efficiency and power of our boat. This is also the most nerve-racking part of Solar Cup because we don’t really know how well it performs

until we actually race. Sometimes it performs well, but sometimes it crashes and burns,” Daniel stated “Teamwork is essential in Solar Cup. Without it, our group would be disorganized and nothing would be accomplished. Each person needs to know his or her own role. For example, if the person in charge of overseeing expenditures loses track of reimbursement forms, then we would not be able to efficiently purchase new tools and materials. Since each member is aware of his or her role, we can work effectively as a team and move at a much faster pace up until competition date,” said senior Anthony Hou. Last year, Solar Cup placed 15th out of 40 schools. However, this year, due to a motor failure, it significantly dropped in its race times and received 28th place, but it notably received 1st in our region for the PSA. “Students should definitely try out [for Solar Cup] if they are interested in engineering and working on a real world project rather than just the theory we learn in classrooms. It was a great experience because we spend months working on the boat and finally get to go camping, race the boat, and have a good time with friends,” said junior Aneesh Khera. equach@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of LANDSCAPE.COM Photo courtesy of SEAN YUEH

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ASK KAY Q: I’m so stressed right now! I just finished my AP testing, but now I have to start worrying about my finals. Everything that I have been doing for the past month has been all about school work, and I feel like I lost my social life.

A: Now that AP testing is over, you should just take some time off for yourself. You can’t go wrong with taking a breather, even if it’s for a day or two. Just relax and spend some time with your friends. There are plenty of new movies coming out in theaters, and the weather is warm enough to hit up the beach!

Q: I have absolutely nothing planned out for this summer. I’m graduating this year, so I don’t have to attend anything like summer school. I really want to do something but my mind is blank!

What are some things that I could possibly do to keep myself busy?

A: Well, since you’re a senior, that means you’re going to college soon. Once college starts, your schedule will be packed. I encourage you to travel to places that interest you since you have a lot of free time to kill. Perhaps you should even consider getting a job if you really can’t find any activities to do. You might as well make some money rather than stay home all day doing nothing!

Q: I’m really scared to graduate from high school, and Graduation is approaching really quickly. I want to end high school in a very memorable way with all of my friends, but I’m not sure how I can do that.

A: First off, don’t be scared! There’s nothing to worry about. You should do something from your bucket list that you’ve always wanted to do but never had the time to. Since school is almost over, this is the chance to do something crazy with your friends. Try skydiving, swimming with dolphins, or even bungee jumping! askkay@apachepowwow.com

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THE NOBLE TAUREN

By CHELSEA CHENG

Fundraising Chair

May is the month of the Taurus horoscope. People with the Taurus horoscope (born in the period from Apr. 20 to May 20) have personality traits that include being stable, patient, watchful, reliable, affectionate, persistent, down-to-earth, focused, dedicated, and money-conscious.

However, on the flip-side, they can also be stubborn, self-indulgent, materialistic, possessive, and rigid. Taurens like feeling secure, having materialistic comforts, adhering to traditions, being in nature and beauty, operating at their own pace, feeling appreciated, and receiving gifts. They tend to dislike aggression, changes in plans, forgetfulness, insecurity, feeling rushed , or being told what to do. Taurens have a mindset of their own and are very independent.

The Taurus prospects of this year suggest exercsing great caution when spending money. They will encounter the opportunity of a lifetime, whether in the form of romance or finance, if they don’t let down their guard. When the time is right, Taurens should act without hesitation, but at the same time, maintain humility and not show off the “dough” that they have. When investing this year, they should remember that the larger the portfolio, the better the results will be, so they should not be afraid to take risks. The Ganesha, a distinct deity, suggests that Taurens avoid buying a car in 2014 because it is not an auspicious year to do so.

This year will be a good one for Taurens who tread with caution.

Spend consciously and invest wisely, and there will be no problems!

Paris Baguette

By GLUTTON GIRL Staff Writer

Located at the popular Westfield Santa Anita Mall, Paris Baguette is certainly a great place to grab a bite at. Although it is small in size, both the exterior and interior are decorated impressively with a French theme. Since it’s both a bakery and a cafe, Paris Baguette has an assortment of pastries, fresh bread, and beverages to choose from. This is an ideal place to relax after walking around the mall for hours. However, if you are considering to visit with a group of friends, it would not be the best idea because there are not many seats there. On the bright side, because it’s a bakery, you can just take your order “to-go”. In my case, I ate at the tables outside and ordered a Latte, Sweet Potato Croquet, and Banana Tart. Having been to so many similarly themed bakeries, I was quite doubtful about whether I would enjoy the food served there. In the end, I was still not completely wowed, but also by no means disappointed.

Starting off with the Sweet Potato Croquet: the outside was slightly crispy, setting a nice contrast with the soft, creamy interior.

I really enjoyed the taste, but the exterior was bland compared to the other items I ordered. The next thing I tried was the Latte. The Latte was served in a simple cup with the Paris Baguette logo and was absolutely adorable, with swirls of milk floating on the top of it.

However, I learned to not judge a book by its cover because it was pretty average to my taste buds and had no signature taste. Lastly, I ate the Banana Tart. Out of the three I tried that day, this was my favorite. With cut and grilled bananas sticking out of the tart, it not only looked appetizing, but the taste was fresh and buttery too. The tart was a little pricey for such a small item, but everything else was fairly cheap and delicious. I rate Paris Baguette four out of five Banana Tarts and would definitely recommend everyone to give it a try. Until next time! And who am I? That’s a secret I’ll never tell.

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what’s worth melting for...

By EMILY QUACH Staff Writer

The Apache Pow Wow 2014: our ideas were dreamt up and stories were written down in our fairytale books. We worked as a team and have created unique memories and put quality before anything else, because Pow Wow is worth melting for. Even though it has come to an end for now, the staff will continue to to live happily ever after. equach@apachepowwow.com

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