The Apache Pow Wow - January 2017

The World Is Our Campus Volume 64, Issue 5

Arcadia High School 180 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA OPINION pg. 5 The Future Is What You Make It: A reflection on the age-old debate of fate versus free will. Just how much of our own lives do we control?

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NEWS pg. 2 March: A historical turnout of 2.9 million marchers took to the streets in public outcry following the inauguration.

“Fate always seems to be held in a positive light, a new exciting chapter of our lives to look forward to. ... Challenges are overlooked, because in the grand scheme of things, we all wish for our fates to be perfect.”

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CALENDAR pg. 18 Breakfast To Go: Mornings are tough. If you’re in a rush, these easy breakfast recipes will give you a boost!

FEATURES pg. 9 Meals on Wheels: Check out these food trucks!

PERFORMING ARTS pg. 12 All That Jazz: California-born musician Larry Carlton brought his Grammywinning talents to the PAC on Jan. 21.

STUDENT LIFE pg. 14 National Mentoring Month: Students reflect on the role models who have had the biggets impact on their lives.

Lady Apaches Dominate the Turf STAY TUNED! BURBANK HIGH SCHOOL Feb. 3 3:30 p.m.

Location: BHS HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL Feb. 7 3:30 p.m.

Location: HHS CRESCENTA VALLEY Feb. 9 5:00 p.m.

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PLAYING AS ONE UNIT Senior Eden Hardy (#23) receives a pass in the Girls Varsity Soccer game against Hoover on Jan. 17. The girls’ impeccable teamwork has buoyed them to success every season, and this season is no exception.

By HOLLY LUNG Staff Writer

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irls Varsity Soccer is nearly halfway through its season and the girls’ winning streak has yet to be matched. Its League record currently stands at 10-0-0, with no ties or loses—only victories.

The girls began their season optimistically, just as any team would heading into a fresh start. However, it didn’t take long for them to realize that they still had some work to do. Girls Varsity Soccer has had to adapt to the loss of a number of key players due to various injuries. The gaps on the field left by these players forced the team to substitute them

with different players, including some that were entirely new to the positions they were called to fill. Even with this setback, however, the girls worked hard to adjust to the new dynamic and have even begun to see some great results.

But with each passing game and practice, the girls grew stronger and more confident in themselves and one another. This confidence is absolutely necessary, as junior Madison Zordilla explained that “it is apparent that [they] have no problem working together.

Just as [they] do on the field, [they] support each other off the field as well. [They’re] family.”

This strong connection that Girls Varsity Soccer harbors within its team is just one of its strengths. Another strength lies within its exceptionally talented members. Senior

Allison Hung said that the team has “very, very talented individuals and that is what makes [the team what it is], [the players] all have different styles of play and when [they’re] all on the same page [they] play some pretty dang good soccer.” While the team’s talented individuals are an incredible asset, Allison also revealed that they need to “work on unity and positivity” during games.

In order to improve team chemistry and more, the girls have been putting in loads of work to improve nearly every aspect of their game. This work includes adjusting their possession during games and playing small sided games during practice. Not only do these methods help with the team’s fluidity as a unit, but they also help to simplify the game for the players. Madison also asserted that “when [they] relax and simplify the game, it

comes naturally.”

Girls Varsity Soccer’s second game against Burroughs on Jan. 27 (which Arcadia won 7-0) was proof of how the girls have polished their game over the course of the season.

“The first time we played Burroughs, we were off our game, and Burroughs capitalized on our mistakes,” said senior Kaylin Pascasio, reflecting on that narrower victory of 2-1. “But I think this time around we went in knowing what our goal was.”

(Every game, the team aims to make at least three goals.) “We went in strong, we had really good communication and energy on the field, and I think that really paid off in the end.”

Girls Varsity Soccer has been working extremely hard to keep up its record while also keeping its eyes toward the future—and having lots of fun while doing it. The best part of soccer season, Kaylin said, is “the relationships we all have, on and off the field. You can see that we all have a lot of chemistry on the field, but that comes from all the bonding we do off the field.”

In a sport where teamwork is key, whether they’re laughing off the field or keeping in-sync on the field, the girls’ tight bond only strengthens them; they are family after all. hlung@apachepowwow.com Photo by BRANDON CHEN

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NEWS

Homeless Rights Battle

By TIFFANY LIANG

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Barack Obama’s Farewell Address

By MARUKO MYINT

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As the price of living skyrockets, so does the number of homeless people on the streets. Often found in sleeping bags and tents, surrounded by their belongings, these people are constantly trying to find a place to stay the night. But in Denver, Colorado, as the number of new houses and condos begins to rise, many homeless citizens are being forced to evacuate. Randy Russell, a 58-year-old homesless man, was recently handed a citation and told to leave the area.

He told the police officer, “Now I don’t have a place to sleep tonight.

You’re taking my home away from me.” This isn’t the only instance; according to the federal government, about 32% of homeless people have trouble finding a place to sleep.

With the amount of homeless camps gradually increasing, questions have emerged. Should cities open up public areas to the homeless? Or should they sweep up places that residents view as islands of drugs and crime?

For those on the streets, the second option puts them in a difficult situation, where they have no place to turn to. Local laws that ban “urban camping” claimed to be directed at the homeless, have recently been formed. However, activists and homeless citizens are fighting back, arguing that the homeless have a “right to rest”, and that laws such as these are punishments for being poor. Along with taking citations and anti-camping laws to court, many of them wear buttons that say, “Move along to where?” to challenge officials who threaten to evacuate them.

With rebellion popping up left and right, the Obama administration offered the homeless some means of protection. In a letter, the Justice Department stated that local laws criminalizing homelessness were in violation of the Constitution’s prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, therefore preventing officials from removing the homeless from the streets. However, the homeless and their advocates are now concerned about how these measures will fare under newly-inaugurated President Donald Trump. “No sooner do you win the battle than ten other cities pop up criminalizing homelessness,” stated Maria Foscarinis, the founder and executive director of the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty. “The idea was if you could get the federal government on your side, you have a much broader impact.”

As the threat of increasing homelessness becomes more prevalent, this question grows ever more urgent: what is the fate of homeless shelters in local cities? tliang@apachepowwow.com

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When Barack Obama became the first African-American to be elected as President, he carried the hopes, dreams, and ambitions of the people on his shoulders. Despite the immense pressure placed upon him, he has proved his ability to lead the country through both gloomy and bright days. In the face of adversity, he has responded with strength, encouraging unity and hope, rather than feeding into fear. From victories to defeats, Obama stayed true to the optimistic promises that rang out eight years ago in his first speech.

Now, it seems everything has come full circle. In his farewell address, he moved the spotlight to reassuring the distressed people about the change of leadership. With Donald Trump being elected as the next President, many had much to fear for, as he ran a campaign that countered many of the Democratic principles Obama has put in place.

“Yes, our progress has been uneven. For every one step forward, it often feels like we take two steps back,” Obama said. He continued on, saying that even if earlier efforts to-

wards key reforms might seem hopeless at this point, they will always and will still mean something. “Our democracy is threatened whenever we take it for granted. All of us should be throwing ourselves into the task of rebuilding our democratic institutions,” Obama said. He encouraged everyone to become proactive and take matters into their own hands, however miniscule their efforts may seem.

Obama continued to speak about how discrimination of all types only hurts the world, and laws can only do so much. “Laws alone won’t be enough. Hearts must change. If our democracy is to work in this increasingly diverse nation, each one of us must try,” he warned.

He wrapped the speech up by paying tribute to his family for the sacrifices they made. He gave a final reminder that, although he may not be president anymore, people will always have a voice. “I leave this stage tonight even more optimistic than when I started. You changed the world. You did.” He left the podium for the last time, placing the fate of our country in we, the people, just as he did when he first stepped into office eight years ago.

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Michelle Obama’s Farewell Address

By BRANDON CHEN

ther’s hopes for his children, working Staff Writer every day just so they could pursue

On Friday, Jan. 6, First Lady Michelle Obama bade farewell to the White House, delivering a final stirring speech as First Lady, celebrating school counselors and appealing to hope, inclusiveness, and the beauty of the diversity of our nation. “I want our young people to know that they matter, that they belong,” she said. “So don’t be afraid. You hear me, young people? Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered. Empower yourself with a good education. Then get out there and use that education to build a country worthy of your boundless promise. Lead by example with hope; never fear.”

Michelle Obama acknowledged the young as the future of our nation, and that “no matter where you [children] are from, no matter how much money your parents have, no matter how they worship or who they love or what language they speak at home, they have a place in this country. This country belongs to you, to all of you, from every background and walk of life… with a good educammyint@apachepowwow.com tion and a lot of hard work, anything Photo courtesy of FORBES.COM is possible.” She reflected on her fa-

dreams he never could, and she reinforced the idea that even with nothing, people can still climb to the top.

Over the course of her time at the White House, Michelle Obama has played a huge role in bettering the education and health of many Americans. She has brought many programs into our nation, such as the higher education project, the “Let’s Move” anti-obesity program, and the “Joining Forces” effort to help support military families. In spite of the challenges that came with being First Lady, she was able to do good for the nation.

But even with her immense success, she remained steadfast on her decision not to run for an elected office.

This speech was a wondrous finale for the First Lady, who evolved in her eight years at the White House from the spouse of President Obama into a high-profile First Lady. She left the White House as a widely popular public figure and ended her address fighting back tears. With one final thank you, she stated, “Being your First Lady has been the greatest honor of my life. And I hope I made you proud.” bchen@apachepowwow.com Photo courtesy of FORBES.COM

HEAR OUR VOICE: Women’s March On Washington

By NOELLE NATIVIDAD Staff Writer

It was with pride that the feminist leaders of The Women’s March on Washington proclaimed their mantra, “Hear our voice.”

Vogue described the event as the “mass mobilization of activists and protestors that will descend on the capital on Jan. 21”. In its interview with the organization’s leading ladies, Vogue got right to the heart of the march itself: women uniting against every ounce of hatred that has currently captured the hearts of America.

Vogue reporter Julia Felsenthal paraphrased the greater purpose of the march, and wrote, “Women are not a monolith, solely defined by gender; we are diverse, we represent half of

this country, and any social justice movement—for the rights of immigrants, Muslims, African-Americans, the LGBTQ community, for law enforcement accountability, for gun control, for environmental justice— should count as a ‘women’s issue.’”

The organization began as march organizer Teresa Shook “created a Facebook page suggesting that women gather to protest in D.C. on inauguration weekend,” and found the very next morning that 10,000 users were prepared to back her. Fellow organizer Bob Bland had a similar idea, which manifested on her personal Facebook page. For Bland, she knew that “a positive resistance” was called for, in light of President Donald Trump’s election and inauguration. It began under the name of “The Million Women March,” a tribute to

a 1997 Philadelphia protest carried out by African-American women.

What started as an idea on Facebook sprang into a worldwide movement as 673 “sister-marches” filled the streets on Jan. 21, spreading across the U.S. the whole of Europe, and a few locations in Africa. Joining more than half a million women were celebrities like Laverne Cox and Melissa Benoist.

Many ask: why now? It is with trepidation and incredulity that women regard President Trump’s words, most notably his degrading statements towards women. In peaceful protest, yet with an iron backbone, these women display the great voice that belongs to 51% of the American population. Rolling Stone cofounder Linda Sarsour summed up their fiery and powerful message, and stated, “We are bringing all the movements together and saying, ‘We

are watching you. We are ready. We are fired up. And we’re ready to fight back and protect our communities.’”

And so, it was with hope that people all over the world watched as a historical turnout of 2.9 million marchers took to the streets in public outcry, filling every crevice and corner of nearly every big city in America. It was undeniable that these courageous protesters from all walks of life had achieved their momentous goal as the voice and opinion of each and every woman echoed across the world. With empowering unity, the peaceful protest sent a crystal-clear message: love and unity will not be overlooked for, in the end, these ideals will always trump hate. nnatividad@apachepowwow.com Photos courtesy of THEATLANTIC.COM

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Florida Shooting

By ROSELIND ZENG Staff Writer

On Jan. 6, tragedy struck travellers returning home from the holidays. Esteban Santiago, a 26-year-old Iraq war veteran, shot 13 people in Florida’s Fort Lauderdale International Airport with a handgun concealed in his baggage. There were a total of five casualties and forty-six injuries.

People on the scene described it as a “war zone”, as many had no idea what was happening, where the exact location of the commotion was, and how to escape the premises unharmed. In an interview with Anderson Cooper, one man recounted that he “felt something hit [his] back,” mistaking it for fallen luggage. Upon further inspection, he discovered that it was actually a bullet that had been deflected by a laptop inside his bag.

More than 10,000 people had their trips interrupted, and one-third of the day’s scheduled flights were cancelled. Others were forced to stay on their planes. Surrounding roads were reopened Saturday morning, and more than 20,000 bags had to be processed

and returned to their owners afterwards.

Police and FBI officials are still determining the suspect’s state of mind during the shooting. Santiago was discharged from the Alaska Army National Guard in Aug. 2016 for unsatisfactory service. He was reported to have told Anchorage FBI agents that he heard voices and was being directed to watch ISIS videos by the US Intelligence Agency. FBI special agent George Piro told reporters that Santiago had voluntarily submitted to a mental health evaluation, and his behavior was “erratic” and “concerning”.

Countless questions have surfaced on how the suspect had gotten into Fort Lauderdale with a handgun undetected.

While police have not uncovered Santiago’s motives, Agent Piro has revealed that the man had gone to the airport “specifically to carry out the attack.”

Santiago has been taken into federal custody, and is being held without bond on a murder charge.

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DTLA Architecture Boom

By NATHAN GUO Staff Writer

Downtown Los Angeles (LA). We have all been there, all seen the soaring skyscrapers, galas of shops, and sidewalks packed with commuters. Downtown LA is the definitive urban jungle—it is filled with the never-ending river of the highway; the sturdy, steadfast feeling of concrete on the jungle floor; the canopy blanketed with pinnacles of steel and iron.

However, Downtown LA wasn’t always like this. Before the 1920’s, the skyline of LA was an empty slate. Nobody had the funds or ambition to build massive projects or towering skyscrapers. However, World War I created an economic boom.

Soon, companies were scrambling to submit plans and blueprints to the government to construct massive buildings to profit off of the house workers and consumers of the growing economy. On 50,000 square feet, 155 projects were constructed, with some of LA’s most iconic and historic buildings being built. This was LA’s first and biggest architectural boom to date.

A second architectural boom happened in the 70’s and 80’s, brought on by a need for more office space. The boom saw 64 projects being completed, almost all of them in the area known as Bunker Hill. As a result, Bunker Hill became an aggregate of corporate headquarters and offices. A sizable portion of this boom was funded by Japanese investors, whose

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country’s rapidly rising economy and value demanded expansion. The boom ended due to a 1990’s recession, partially caused by defense cutbacks from the Cold War. Our current architectural boom started in 1999 with the opening of the Staples Center, and may even surpass the architectural boom of the Roaring 20’s. Since the start of the boom, Downtown LA already has close to 100 completed projects, with even more on the way. Many of these buildings are funded by Chinese investors who are fueled by the rapid expansion of their economy. In fact, 7 out of the 18 land deals were funded by Chinese investors. Among these investors is a company called Oceanwide. Currently, the company is constructing Oceanwide Plaza, filled with hotels, restaurants, and other entertainment. Oceanwide’s chief executive, Thomas Feng, explained that the company chose LA because it was “in the heat of the entertainment and sports district.” He hopes the plaza’s strategic location near Staples Center and the Convention Center will draw residents and visitors alike.

Companies and groups from all over the world have projects slated for Downtown LA. In fact, a California-based company called Carmel Partners recently opened an apartment complex in 2015.

With an architectural boom that doesn’t seem to be dwindling anytime soon, Downtown LA will surely be revitalized into a bigger and bolder urban jungle.

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OPINION New Year, Not-So-New Me

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Five, four, three, two, one! The sky explodes with the blinding colors of fireworks. The crowd’s cheers mix with the booming of the spectacle above. Family and friends at home stay up all night to celebrate. It is now 2017. This year will be better. I’ll become a completely different person. New Year, New Me! Right?

In past New Years, I’ve made grand plans to work harder in school, never procrastinate, exercise, and fully transform my old unsatisfactory self into someone new. But as you can imagine, I didn’t follow through with these resolutions and eventually forgot about them. So I decided to end 2016 without making resolutions.

I would just flake out on them, so there was no point in trying.

Every past year on Jan. 1, I would watch the sun rise. There’s a Japanese tradition called “hatsuhi”, which means the first sun, in which you would watch the year’s very first sunrise. When my family lived in Japan, we used to go to the nearby park early in the morning and watch the horizon for the sun. While surrounded by neighbors and shivering in a bulky coat, I would relax my stillunwashed face when sunlight finally came. The sun would slowly pierce through the thin gray clouds and make the whole world glow orange (though that might’ve been because I was staring directly at the sun and my eyes were freaking out).

This year was no different. I crawled out of bed in the dark morning to see the hatsuhi. Since no one else in our house was awake yet, just my parents and I went to greet the sun. We stood at a spot near our house that was high enough to see the horizon line.

I breathed in the cold January air and waited in my pajamas and a jacket. The sky gradually grew from a soft color of creamy

yellow to a flaming, vibrant orange. The first sunrise of the year peered out from behind buildings and clouds. As the sunlight hit me from head to toe, I was struck by the purity and energy of it.

There was something so new and hopeful about it.

We must have been a peculiar sight: my mom, dad, and I on the street in our pajamas at seven in the morning basking in the sunlight like we were some weird prairie dogs. But I fell in love with the idea of a new beginning again there. A fresh start was just what I needed. I resolved to make some New Year’s resolutions.

Vague resolutions like the ones I used to make cannot be accomplished. To make a wish a reality, you need to have a plan.

So I set off to make attainable resolutions. Instead of wanting to instantly change overnight, I decided to settle for making little changes in my habits. I planned to be more efficient by doing my schoolwork before clicking on a YouTube video because I’d fall into the Internet rabbit hole if I did. I will remember the existence of my plants and water them so I don’t kill any more. Maybe I’ll even try to get out of the house more (which just means going into my backyard since I’m a lazy homebody at heart).

Having big, unrealistic resolutions for 2017 will leave you frustrated and unimproved. But that doesn’t mean you can write off resolutions entirely. There’s nothing wrong with striving to become a better person.

A year’s beginning is the perfect time to figure out what you want to achieve next. So instead of a “New Year, New Me”, shoot for more of a “New Year, Slightly-Better-And-Plan-Having Me”.

Because we’re starting off with a clean slate and can all get closer to the person we want to be this year. rinoue@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of TOOOPEN.COM

By CAMILLA LEONARD Staff Writer

Last summer, I got lost in the Amazon.

I had ventured into the rainforest to build a bathroom for the indigenous village Cerro de Tigre. Somehow, my guide disappeared into the dense foliage, leaving me underneath towering trees and a sweltering sun. I suddenly found myself lost. Unknown birds squawked amongst the brush, falling trees thudded in the distance. Insects buzzed past my ears, congregating into soggy piles of leaves. The oppressive humidity of the Amazon clung to my skin. Eventually, I was rescued by Mauricio, one of our organization’s native guides.

I trekked through the Amazon, following his silent footfalls, steady and deliberate. We traveled to a grove meant for village woodworking. A group of men from the village were sawing trees to collect lumber for the bathroom. They said it could take hours.

Mauricio took a seat on a beaten log covered with moss. We were in the village cornfield, the stalks swaying under the blistering sun. I sat down with Mauricio, whom I knew spoke in fragmented English and Spanish. He sat with a slouch, his dark

skin weathered and rough from a lifetime in the forest.

“Hola,” I prompted.

“Hola,” he replied.

A conversation developed. For three hours we sat in that cornfield, listening to the sound of wood splintering, as he taught me Kichwa, the native language of the Ecuadorian Rainforest. Using our surroundings as the classroom, he pointed to twigs and seeds, translating into Kichwa and Spanish.

He pointed to the sun. “Good afternoon. A li sichi.

Buenas tardes.”

Through our rudimentary language lesson, he told me the story of his culture. How to carve out a canoe, fish piranhas, and cook native chocolate.

The idiosyncratic nuances of the language reflected the intricacies of his culture. And, in return, I taught him mine. I taught him Japanese with the words he had given me--“Good morning. A li puencha. Buenos dias. Ohayo gozaimasu.” He told me about his fifteen siblings. I told him about my one. He recounted Amazonian teachings. I recalled childhood Japanese lessons. We were worlds apart, but not so different after all. At the end of the lecture, he taught me the one phrase we used most

between us, “Pagarachu, mashi”.“Thank you, my friend”.

For the remainder of my service in the Amazon, I documented all the words he taught me in Kichwa and Spanish.

After dinner, we sat at a communal table and swapped languages, laughing over botched words and heavy accents. It was more than just learning a new language; I made a new friend. Bonding over our cultural differences while sharing our moral similarities showcased our innate inclination to establish human relationships, regardless of our language barriers. Forming a friendship with Mauricio taught me to always open my mind, arms, and heart to new things and people regardless of their background. Because, in the end, we aren’t so different after all.

As I boarded the plane for home, Mauricio clasped my hands. His hands were rough, his eyes wet.

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By BRADEN WONG Staff Writer

By KAYLA YANG Staff Writer

Every day, we make choices that shape our lives. But do those choices actually affect how our lives play out in the future?

Lately, we’ve been analyzing William Shakespeare’s play, Oedipus, in my English class. The story of his doom starts before he is even born. His father was told by a prophet that one day, his firstborn son would kill him and sleep with his own mother. Naturally, Oedipus was left abandoned far away on a hill, with both his ankles pierced to further impair him.

Even before he was born, Oedipus’ fate had been laid out for him. Many argue that our lives are predetermined; that not unlike Oedipus, we have no say in what our future holds for us. But I disagree. I believe that our own choices shape our fate, and the situations that follow are merely the results of said choices.

When we finally land the job that we want, we credit fate. We thank our lucky stars when we do well on tests. We gush, “This is my destiny!” when asked about our dream careers. Fate always seems to be held in a positive light, a new exciting chapter of our lives to look forward to. However, I believe we over-romanticize the idea of fate. As humans, it’s instinct to try and only hold on to the highlights in our life. Challenges are overlooked, because in the grand scheme of things, we all wish for our fates to be perfect.

On the other hand, my mother firmly disagrees. Based on her beliefs, she has always trusted that some higher power has already determined our entire life’s course. She says time and time again that it was her “fate” that led her to her career today. She jokes that I must have saved a country in my previous life to have been destined to be born as her child. She refuses to believe that challenges are included in her preset future and believes that whatever hardships she’s dealing with are meant to be morphed into something good. In a way, it’s a good perspective to view life from.

Our choices decide what we end up doing in the future. Whether or not our fates work out is entirely up to us. There is no predetermined life path that is set out for each person; and if there is, we have absolutely no way of knowing. We make our own choices, we put in the work and ultimately, WE are ultimately the ones who decide how our lives are going to turn out. kyang@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of HARMAT.HU and WIGFLIP.COM

It wasn’t simply for time keeping. It was a necessity.

When I was very young, I would beg my parents with this very argument, incessantly, for a watch. However, while my parents thought it was a good idea with many uses in the future, my intent was not as practical as my parents believed it to be. In fact, it was for only one thing—to check the time myself for “Mad Minute,” a mathematical challenge to recite as many basic equations as possible in a timed setting. While I had scored proficiently in them before, I was determined to improve my score.

My wish was soon granted, but my expectations were not.

On the first day, I was excited beyond belief to test my new contraption. I was ready.

Hopefully, with my new device, I could become more aware of my progress throughout the test and be able to assess my performance better. However, my score came in only to have decreased significantly. I was appalled and extremely perplexed. Little did I know that my problems lie in the very same device that I had hailed to be a time-saver.

Although I had seen the watch as an opportunity to gauge progress, I never realized how it could act against me. With every glance slipped through precious seconds, of which may have seemed negligible in any setting besides the Mad Minute. Eventually, this would become a very valuable lesson for me.

Glancing at a watch. Looking around the shoulder in a foot race. Gazing into the mirror in a car. It is not uncommon for us to look back. Whether it be a long-term project or a short and fervent sprint, turning around to gauge our progress can show how much we have improved over time, and how our hard work may have paid off in the form of a good grade or several meters. However, when in a crunch, it can often become detrimental to one’s progress. Such is the case with the aforementioned competitors. It is important to realize that each second spent looking back is one second lost looking forward. Although I remained curious and was slightly disheartened trying to avoid glancing at my watch, my performance improved as I realized my mistake and enforced a more focused routine in the Mad Minutes. As time went on, it became apparent that this was the only true way to do my best and avoid distractions. Perhaps focus doesn’t come from how long you can stare at something, but how briefly you look at something else.

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Earthquakes are always a present danger in California, so now is the perfect time to begin updating your emergency bag. Though some may find this to be a hassle, there is no doubt that it will be helpful and effective during times of need.

Starting an emergency bag is beyond effortless. First, start with any bag, preferably a backpack, since it is easy to transport from one place to another. If you don’t have a spare bag to use, a sturdy box will work just as well.

Make sure your backpack is waterproof and has enough compartments to fit all of your necessities. Next, think about what items would be beneficial to have in an emergency. Packaged food and water are always essential, so it would be ideal to pack a few days worth of food and water. Dry foods that don’t spoil easily such as granola bars, beef jerky, dried fruit and grains, and canned goods are great to add in your bag.

Liquids such as energy drinks and plain water are great to keep since energy drinks can give you energy while quenching your thirst. Plain water can be used for many purposes other than drinking if you have enough to spare. Flash-

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lights, whistles, glowsticks, radios, and batteries will allow you to be able to communicate with others and stay safe from more danger, if an accident were to occur. An emergency kit packed with goods such as alcohol wipes to disinfect, band-aids, gloves, and anti-bacterial ointment will be helpful as well as foils to keep you warm at night. Lastly, hygienic and comfort products, such as sanitary wipes or a thick jacket for the nighttime, and other important items, can be extremely beneficial as well in times of an emergency. Always remember to store your bag in a safe place that is within reach for easy access. Also, do not forget to keep your bag away from any hazardous things or near heat, since it may damage your edibles and products.

Preparing for an emergency does not take a long amount of time, though outcomes of an emergency may last forever. It is never too early to start packing and feeling more secure about your emergency bag. With some simple necessities, we can all be prepared for any surprises that may hit us.

There is no doubt that AHS is a great school, and with a great school comes great people, specifically, great students. However, you may be unaware of all the outstanding people who have attended AHS. From the Queen of Rock n’ Roll to medal-winning Olympians, AHS has been a home to many outstanding people.

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1. Jason Chen Jason Chen is a pop singer whose music videos and covers have gone viral on YouTube, some of which have over 10 million views. His most-viewed video, a music video for an original song, “Best Friend,” has over 18 million views.

2. Mirai Nagasu Mirai Nagasu is an accomplished figure skater. She is a two-time Four Continents medalist, the champion of the Junior Grand Prix in 2007, a two-time World Junior medalist, and a five-time U.S. National Olympian.

3. Michael Anthony For those of you who love rock music, you may have heard of Michael Anthony. Anthony is best known as the former bass player for the hard rock band, Van Halen, and is currently a bass player in the rock supergroup, Chickenfoot.

4. John Speraw John Speraw is the head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team and UCLA’s volleyball team. He was the former coach of UC Irvine’s volleyball program, where he led the team to three national titles in six years. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Speraw was an assistant coach to the U.S. team, which won the gold medal.

5. Bruce Matthew Bruce Matthew is a former football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He was a 14-time Pro Bowl selection, tying for the most in NFL history. Matthews was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.

6. Iris Wang In 2016, the Rio Olympics attracted attention from all over the world. Who knew there was a former AHS student competing in it? Iris Wang is a badminton player who competed in the Rio Olympics and had the highest win record for a U.S. player in the Olympics.

By JUSTIN CHEN Staff Writer

Have you ever wondered why meat tastes the way it does?

Impossible Foods is a company that makes plant-based meat and dairy products without the use of animals. The founder and CEO of this company is Patrick Brown, a biologist and physician at Stanford University. It has been reported that Google wanted to buy the company and offered from $200 to $300 million, but was denied. Backed by Bill Gates, Impossible Foods has been researching on how to make a vegan burger taste like meat for five years.

Its most recent and famous product, the Impossible Burger, is a burger with a patty that tastes like real meat, but consists of only plants. Brown stated in a CNBC interview that he wanted the burger to “appeal to the hardcore meat lover”, and that he wanted “to have a product that would deliver all the pleasures that people get from eating meat without any of the baggage; no cholesterol, antibiotics, hormones, [or] E. coli.”

If you were wondering whether the burger is gluten-free, it is not because the burger contains wheat protein.

The CEO states that the secret ingredient that gives the burger its meaty taste is heme, a basic ingredient in plants and also abundant in meat. Other ingredients in the patty are wheat, coconut oil, and potatoes. After five years of research and millions of dollars of funding, the first burger was served in July 2016. If you were to compare the Impossible Burger to a burger made with the meat of a cow, it uses 74% less water, 95% less land, and creates 97% less greenhouse gas emissions.

In addition, Impossible Foods has already started researching how to make fish, pork, dairy products, and other meat substitutes out of plants.

Currently, there are four locations at which you can buy and eat the Impossible Burger. There are two in San Francisco, one in New York, and one in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, that means Impossible Foods cannot serve the Impossible Burger anywhere else except for the U.S. The restaurant that serves the Impossible Burger in LA is called Crossroads Kitchen. At Crossroads, the burger is $14 and comes with truffle fries. Since it has a smaller impact on the environment and yet still maintains the qualities of an old-fashioned burger, the Impossible Burger seems to outclass the original burger.

One of these days, go down to Crossroads Kitchen and see the Impossible Burger for yourself.

7. Mark Tuan AHS is peppered with K-pop fanatics, who most definitely know of Mark Tuan, a member of the popular South Korean boy group GOT7.

8. Renee Chen Renee Chen is a Taiwanese singer and songwriter. Her debut album released in 2003 received critical acclaim. Thus, Warner Music, which was her record label at the time, continued to release singles from the album, attracting endorsements from Nike, Kiehl’s, and many others, including collaborations.

9. Mike Saxon Mike Saxon is a former American football player, who had an 11-year career in the NFL. He played in Super Bowl XXVII as a member of the Dallas Cowboys against the Buffalo Bills. Saxon was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 11th round of the 1984 NFL Draft.

10. Stevie Nicks Stevie Nicks, widely respected as the Queen of Rock n’ Roll, is a multi-award winning singer-songwriter. She is best known for both her work with rock n’ roll band Fleetwood Mac and her extensive, multi-platinum solo career. Collectively, these have produced over 40 top-50 hits and sold over 140 million records, making her one of the best-selling music acts of all time.

With all this information, you should be proud to be an Apache! Offering a multitude of activities, AHS provides a foundation for successful future careers. After all, all the people mentioned above were once typical AHS students. So, as the saying goes, “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”

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As the new school semester begins, waking up before the sun rises becomes extremely difficult. Being unable to wake up on time is not uncommon for those who were adjusted to their schedule of sleeping in during winter break. This results in tiredness during school. Consequently, individuals will not be able to fall asleep quickly during the night.

Another possible reason why one could lack sleep is because he or she falls asleep worrying about various things, causing him or her to be unable to get enough deep sleep. Despite various reasons for being unable to sleep well, some tips can allow one to improve his or her sleep quality to wake up rejuvenated.

One way to sleep better is by first knowing how many hours of sleep is necessary for oneself. According to the National Sleep Foundation, people of different ages have different optimal ranges for the amount of time they sleep. For example, teenagers that are 14 to 17 years old need eight to ten hours of sleep. Adults, however, only need about seven to nine hours of sleep. Striving to sleep for eight to ten hours can be difficult for high school students, but it is the best way to feel truly rested.

Another way to improve one’s quality of sleep is to create a bedtime and sleep routine. This can include stretching, reading a book, meditating, taking a shower, and more. The key is to execute the routine daily so one can be accustomed to sleeping at a specific time.

Keeping one’s sleeping schedule constant throughout the whole week is also another way to keep one’s body clock in sync. Although sleeping in during the weekends to make up for lack of sleep during the weekdays is tempting, it’s more productive to take short daytime naps instead.

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Furthermore, having different scented oils or candles can also help one relax. Scents like lavender, chamomile, jasmine, or eucalyptus are especially useful to relieve stress, leading to a tranquil night.

Room sprays and diffusers can also be used.

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With these tips, one will be able to sleep all night long comfortably and wake up in a good mood. claw@apachepowwow.com Graphic Courtesy of WORDPRESS.COM

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Ever since the release of Blackfish, a documentary about the horrors of the sea-park industry, the conversation about orca captivity has increased. More people have recognized the drastic, harmful effects of trapping a social and large animal such as an orca. On Jan. 6th, the most prominent whale featured in Blackfish, Tilikum, passed away. According to USA Today, Tilikum died y, Ti Tili liku kum m ma mayy ha have ve ddie iedd be be-cause of a persistent bacterial lung infection. ung iinf nfec ecti tion on..

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to SeaWorld in an undersized round metal-sided module for over 14 hours.

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Food. Trucks. Fun. Food trucks are a unique way to enjoy delicious food. Instead of eating inside the typical boring restaurant, food trucks allow customers to experience a new type of dining.

In the city of Los Angeles, finding food trucks are common now. Since people are always on the go, food truck businesses take advantage of their busy schedules to sell them easy-to-take-along food.

Food trucks are a convenient and fast way to get decent food for people who like to live life in the fast lane. The new hype about food trucks won’t die down anytime soon, because just last summer, Arcadia Educational Foundation hosted its summer program registration with food trucks to entertain students and parents. The Lobos Truck was there serving its famous wachos, waffles with nacho toppings.

Many students at Arcadia have been able to try eating at food trucks and mostly have only good things to say about their experiences. Junior Marisa Saggio described her adventure with Mexican food trucks as “convenient, cheap, and really fun. It’s a fast food place on wheels. They’re convenient because they can be in your town, it’s a quick and easy way to get food.” Food trucks specialize in creating unique dishes that wouldn’t normally be seen in restaurants, such as The Feeding Frenzy’s strawberry delight funnel cake. Junior Marvin Tsao agreed that “food trucks are cool with great-looking food.”

Some food trucks that are popular in LA include Jogasaki Sushi Burrito Truck; which serves sushi burritos along with spicy tuna nachos and salmon ceviche tacos. The India Jones Chow Truck is an Indian street food truck that’s also vegan-friendly, where the butter chicken curry is the most popular choice. The Kogi BBQ Truck (that can be found at LAX), sells tacos for only $2 and serves short rib or tofu tacos. Another popular eatery stop is The Grilled Cheese Truck. The name is self-explanatory; the truck sells a variety of grilled cheeses with the most desired being the Cheesy Mac Melt with pulled pork and caramelized onions. However, it also offers a vegetarian option, the Goat Cheese Melt. Last but not least, a food truck that sells mostly desserts would be a great way to end a fattening meal. Trucks such as the Coolhaus Truck offer tasty desserts like ice cream sandwiches. A specific one they sell is the lemon rosemary cookie with balsamic fig/mascarpone ice cream. Another dessert truck is the WAFL Truck featuring “The Classic” sweet Nutella waffle topped with strawberries or bananas.

Food trucks bring us the best possible way to discover and taste foods from different cultures.

The next time you’re feeling in the mood to try something new, stop by a food truck and experience a whole new way to eat fast food, but don’t worry the food will come to you as it is a “restaurant on wheels”. evuong@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of COOKDIARY.COM, PNGLNG.COM and PATTISONAVE.COM

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“This year, I hope to get my driver’s license…[and to] do well in speech and debate. I’ve worked so hard on my speech this year, and I hope it all pays off soon. I also hope that I will get into the two summer internships I’m applying to, and later this year, will do well on my college applications! I want to work on becoming a better person. I want to become a more supportive, kind friend, and adopt a more positive outlook on life.”

— Valerie Huang, 10

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By MARUKO MYINT Staff Writer

Like always, the cycling of years brings a fresh start to our lives, giving ourselves a chance to start over with clear minds and optimistic hearts.

It leaves us at that point in time where everything has become a blank slate, left empty only to be filled in with the memories and experiences we make throughout the year. As a result, we often set up resolutions to ensure ourselves that these blank slates of ours become as filled as possible. From person to person, resolutions may vary drastically, but they all have the ultimate goal of self-development and growth.

While the past year may have been full of memorable times and experiences, the conclusion of one book only leads to the beginning of another. So accept this end as a motivator to embark on more adventures, spend more time with loved ones, and truly make 2017 a year for the books as well! mmyint@apachepowwow.com

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“I’m looking forward to the start of my first volleyball season and getting my driver’s license this year. I am hoping to procrastinate less, because good time management paves way for many golden opportunities such as less stress and more time to hang out with friends. Besides that, I would also like to go out of my comfort zone and talk to more people that I’m not close with. I also want to try eating at different restaurants, going to Universal Studios, volunteering, and joining new clubs next school year.”

— Andrew Ng, 10

“As a senior, I’m looking forward to personal change and growth as I take on new experiences in college, and I’m especially excited for graduation! I’m hoping for Sam Smith to release new music this year, since he’s basically been gone last year. I also want to try traveling with friends outside of the country and getting different work experience.”

— Oscar Lau, 12

“I’m looking forward to getting my driver’s license in 2017 and being able to go on food adventures and trips with my friends and family. Throughout the year, I hope I can focus on myself more, so I can figure out what I’m passionate about and what careers I’m interested in. I also want to try out dancing this year, because it’s really hard to find exercise that you are motivated to do, and I personally think dancing is a great way to stay healthy while having lots of fun.”

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By ASHLEY LEE Staff Writer

There’s no doubt that Band and Colorguard have had an incredibly jam-packed, yet impressive season this year. Anyone who has heard of the award-winning Band and Colorguard also know how much time they spend practicing for every parade and show. Their first practices go all the way back to the beginning of summer, where they learned their parts for the field show, as well as the march. Soon after school started, they were engaged with many halftime shows at Friday football games and weekend parades and competitions. Their biggest highlight of the year took place in the beginning of this month on Jan. 2, as they marched down Colorado Blvd. in the nationally televised Rose Parade. Prior to this event, they also marched at Disneyland and performed their field show at the Rose Parade Bandfest.

On Jan. 14, families and friends celebrated the end of another award-winning season of Band and Colorguard as they gathered to watch an incredible show. The 50th Annual Spaghetti Dinner featured a crowd-pleasing program and was an excellent opportunity for Band and Colorguard members to show off all their hard work from this past season. The night featured selections from their parade march as well as this year’s field show, A Rose by Any Other Name.

Three consecutive shows were held in the North Gym, with each show featuring a different class in the drill down. As part of the program, the students competed in a drill down against their respective classmates. A drill down is a series of marching commands made by the drum major, in which Band and Colorguard members must respond to accordingly. This portion of the event is usually especially entertaining for the audience, as they also get to cheer on the members.

The students always enjoy performing in this event, as it is a show rather directed towards an audience and not a competition where they are subjected to pressure. Clarinet section leader junior Stanley Chang shared that the Spaghetti Dinner is “fun but nostalgic, because Spaghetti Dinner is where band season ends.” It is definitely a special and different experience to be performing in front of a crowd filled with many familiar faces and to be able to show off all your work from the year.

A round of applause to Band and Colorguard for all the time and effort they’ve put in this season to represent AHS in its finest manner, and we congratulate them on such an amazing d successful season! and

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These days, the music industry is primarily dominated by pop artists like Adele, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, and Bruno Mars. However, there is one genre of music that has quietly grown in recent years, making a comeback from its rise in the 1920s: Jazz. Most of us have only heard of famous jazz artists such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, but California-born jazz legend Larry Carlton has been performing all over the country and this month he has played some of his top hits at our very own PAC. Larry Carlton performed on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the PAC. Ticket prices ranged from $20 to $100, depending on seating and time of purchase. Tickets could have been either be pre-purchased online or at the door one hour before the performance.

How is success measured? If your answer is endless praise, prestigious awards, and records with bigshot studios, then Larry Carlton is certainly a success. Carlton was born on Mar. 2, 1948, in Torrance, California and began playing guitar at the age of six. Inspired by jazz legends such as Joe Pass, Barney Kessel, and B.B. King, Carlton started his career as an opening act for artists such as Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell and later played as part of groups like The Crusaders and Fourplay. He then went on to launch a successful solo career. Larry’s work can be heard on hundreds of albums, many television and movies scores, and more than 100 gold records. After he began his solo career, Carlton soon released his debut solo album With A Little Help From My Friends, which led to six more albums and a commission from the king of Thailand at the time. Carlton’s work earned him four Grammys, two of which were for Best Pop Instrumental Performance in 1981 and 1987, and the other two for Best Pop Instrumental Album in 2001 and 2010. Carlton is a star in his field and, as All Music Guide’s Richard Skelly puts it, “utterly unique. Larry Carlton has set a standard for artistry that spans three decades and is undoubtedly destined to leave his mark on jazz, blues, pop, and rock for the foreseeable future.”

Now that you’re an expert on the jazz legend Larry Carlton, you know that his performance was not one to be missed. So next time you have a chance, take a break from the heavy beats and bass drops, and head out to enjoy a beautiful night of jazz music somewhere nearby.

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The start of second semester is here, and it’s slightly terrifying. But before we start reliving the stress of high school, let’s reflect on 2016! We asked our Apaches what their favorite classroom moments were, whether it was because of a silly teacher, a fun project, or so forth!

Sophomore Stavroula Zygouri told us that her favorite classroom experience was held in English class. She said, “I really liked the presentations we did for Catcher In The Rye because everyone had something special to show. I presented a drawing which showcased Holden’s inner world. It was the picture of a man who was trying to erase a curse word from the wall with his bloody hand, which is a reference to an event in the book. He was smoking a cigarette and had black tar coming out of his mouth. He also had dozens of swords stuck in his head.” English class gives many opportunities for students to showcase their skills and interests, such as music.

Sophomore Vanessa Zhang explained how choosing Orchestra as an elective during her freshman year has only brought fun memories! “On Halloween, instead of having to play music, we held a costume contest! It was completely hilarious! Afterward, we played games for the entire period while eating candy.” Orchestra members share a special kind of friendship, she revealed, “I wouldn’t hesitate to say that Orchestra is a real family. Everyone is helping each other, and although I don’t have it as an elective anymore, I still keep in touch with the people I’ve met in there.”

Junior Cammie Neo reminisced on her graphic design class from last school year: “Last year, we were able to create stamps and that allowed us to extend our creative mindset. It was exciting in general because I would have never been able to say I’ve made a stamp before if I hadn’t been in that class. [The class] allowed me to take a break from the rigor and pressures of my other classes.

It was a chance for me to work on something I was truly interested in and thought I was good at.”

These experiences are ones we carry along our entire lives. No matter the outcome of 2017, these memories of 2016 will stay with us, reminding us that there are some things we encounter that go beyond a bullet point on a college application. These are the moments we take away from high school that shape our future for the better. cmarquez@apachepowwow.com

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January is National Mentoring Month, which is meant to bring awareness of the help that mentors have given us. It’s also a time for us to learn about how people can work together to increase the number of mentors to help ensure positive outcomes for young people, like us Apaches! The definition of a mentor is a wise and trusted person – someone irreplaceable who has helped you in your life. For some, a mentor could be their mom or dad, and for others, it could be a teacher or older sibling. Let’s see what your fellow Apaches said about their mentors.

“My sister is my mentor. She’s older, so I learned from all of her mistakes, and she always gave me advice regarding life and school. She always told me that it’s not worth stressing out over things because in the end, everything turns out okay.”

-Avleen Walia, 11 “Mr. Danielson, the music teacher at First Avenue, is my mentor because he taught me how valuable team effort is.”

-George Kasabyan, 9 “My mentor is Alan Riley, my drum major coach, and drum major of AHS from 2006 to 2008.

He has taught me to develop my leadership skills by learning from other leaders, interacting with members of other groups, and then building off of that with my creativity. He also taught me the importance of building relationships with others and to be a healthy competitor and to learn to love competition, which became my motivation. He was also very humble about all his accomplishments, and he is someone I want to be like.”

-Dana Cho, 11 “My friends are my mentors. They have helped me realize that even my worst problems are fixable.

Also, they have helped me understand and learn that the things I’m self-conscious about aren’t even noticed by others. My friends’ support has allowed me to accept who I am.”

-Aaron Liu, 10

By JOSIE CHEN Staff Writer

Winter break has finally come to an end as school resumes and students return to their busy schedules. With two weeks off from school, students had the opportunity to relax and unwind from their hectic lives over the course of Christmas and New Years in a variety of ways.

For many students, winter break was the perfect chance to stay at home and spend time with friends and family. Freshman Joceline Nguyen said, “During winter break, I went to go hang out with my family a lot. I ate a lot of food with them. It was great.” During the stressful school year, students are often so focused on completing their homework and studying for tests that they do not have much time to spend with their family and friends. Instead, they are cooped up inside their rooms working away on a project or assignment. Fortunately, many students had plenty of time over winter break to hang out with the people they care about.

Many students also caught up on their extracurricular classes over winter break. Due to students’ chaotic schedules, it is often difficult to balance schoolwork with activities outside of school. That’s why many students took advantage of the time away from school to focus on their extracurriculars. Freshman Evelyn Chin said, “I went to Chinese class, fencing class, and did a lot of homework.”

Other students spent their time traveling and visiting new destinations. Freshman Riley Chu stated, “I visited Cancun over winter break. It was a really fun experience and I enjoyed my time there.” Visiting new and exciting places that help students get their mind off of school work is a popular way to de-stress. They benefited greatly from a scenery change, and as a result, returned from break energized and refreshed, ready to start the new semester.

Although our winter break experiences are different across the board, it’s definite that winter break was a valuable experience for all of us, giving us a temporary reprieve from studying. But now? It’s time to get back into gear for the new year! jchen@apachepowwow.com

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“My mentor is my dad because throughout my life, he taught me to give to those in need and to appreciate what I already have, instead of thinking about what I still want.”

-Timothy Chen, 9 “My mom is my mentor because she always believes in me, trusts me to make my own decisions, and allows me to pursue anything I want. I think that the greatest gift any parent can give is believing in his or her child.”

-Sunny Wu, 11 “My sister is my mentor because she works so incredibly hard. This past winter break, which is the only time she comes home, she studied for the MCAT every single day. I admire her a lot for her persistence.”

-Joy Ormseth, 11 “I have so many influential people in my life that it’s hard to pick just one. However, my best mentors are my mom and dad. My mom teaches me how to form good relationships with others, and my dad teaches me how to make good decisions. Both believe that it’s more important to have good character than good grades. My parents make sure my life is on track, and they are incredibly supportive of what I do! One important lesson that I’ve learned from them—and is now my motto—is that winning or losing doesn’t matter because I’ve already won the experience. I aspire to live colorful lives just like they have!”

-Natalie Chen, 11 “One of my mentors is a family friend named Fareeha, who leads a youth growth at the mosque that I go to. I’m really shy and quiet at the get-togethers, and Fareeha has really helped me make a new group of friends. I also talk to her about school, and she tells me stories from her school days, and how I should react to negative people in life.”

-Areeba Azhar, 9 cqiu@apachepowwow.com

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By FRANCES CHEUNG

Staff Writer

During the summer, despite finally having time to relax and take a break, many of us face a point when we really don’t know what to do. Many students tend to seek out summer programs to apply for during the year so that they have something to look forward to or do when summer break finally hits. Many local programs provide a perfect opportunity to get ahead academically, enhance knowledge on subjects already known, and to assist in increasing standardized test scores on the PSAT, SAT, or the ACT. However, summer programs are not limited to simply academic courses, and there are many volunteer programs that are active seasonally. Furthermore, there are a countless number of programs that leave members with lifelong experiences and new friends. Here are just a few programs to get you started and thinking about summer break!

1. Summer Volunteen Every year, the Arcadia Recreation and Community Service Department has a program called Summer Volunteen open to all students from the age of 13 to an rising senior in high school. This volunteer opportunity prepares students for future college and job assignments while rewarding members with school service hours. The application process includes turning in a personal application, followed up by an interview for proper pplacement.

2. Precollege Programs at Local Universities or Colleges Not interested in taking typical summer courses? Try applying to some precollege pprograms at a local university or college in the area. These programs provide perfect oppportunities for students to get a taste of how college life is really like. Typically, students who are applying are allowed to choose courses that they are personally interested in and take them when the term starts. Not only do students get to experience college for a summer, but they also get to learn first-hand from knowledgeable professors. To add on, most universities reward students with college or high school credit after completion of the course.

3. Pali Adventures Summer Camp Some of us are on the more adventurous side, and prefer to spend our days outdoors having freedom with fresh air and nature. If you aren’t interested in volunteering or academic courses, joining an outdoor camp packed with activities and lots of fun. Every year, Pali Adventures hosts a summer camp open to students from as young as elementary school to high school students. Take a break, and apply to an outdoor camp to get some exercise and meet new people.

All in all, whatever your plans may be, remember, the most important thing is to jjust take a break. After all, that’s what a break is for. Don’t stress too much, and do what makes you happy before a new school year starts again.

In the wise words of Mary Poppins, “just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, in a most delightful way”. As the new year starts, we’re all hoping for the best as 2017 rolls around with its fair share of dread and hope, but are we choosing to stay optimistic or simply concealing negativity?

It’s healthier to do the former, studies now show. Positive psychology researcher at the University of North Carolina Barbara Fredrickson “published a landmark paper that provides surprising insights about positive thinking and its impact on your skills,” reported The Huffington Post.

Writer James Clear explained why, when he wrote, “Negative emotions narrow your mind and focus your thoughts. In each case, your brain closes off from the outside world and focuses on the negative emotions of fear, anger, and stress.” For that moment, there is a highly-probable chance that you are acting upon instinct instead of clearly thinking things through, creating ill thought out plans and a greater amount of stress upon making decisions.

Fredrickson also tested the alternative: positivity. Each test group she organized was shown different film clips, and were later asked to fill out a sentence frame after the experiment was conducted. Fredrickson found that “participants who saw images of fear and anger wrote down the fewest responses.

Meanwhile, the participants who saw images of joy and contentment, wrote down a significantly higher number of actions that they would take. In other words, when you are experiencing positive emotions like joy, contentment, and love, you will see more possibilities in your life.

What does that mean for us? A New Year marks the beginning for us all, not necessarily a start over, but the chance to change and do things we never did before. Open your mind to what’s out there, that’s really all positive thinking is. It doesn’t mean you have to be overly bubbly all day long, all year round, but simply open to what may come in the year ahead. Set a goal for yourself to try one new thing each day and put into play the power of positive thinking.

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BLACK CATS, LUCKY PENNIES, AND MORE

By CHRISTIE WANG Staff Writer

The winter sports season has just begun and athletes are getting ready for the competition. With the new year, many of the stellar athletes from winter varsity sports teams have set goals for themselves and plan to achieve them by the end of the year. So without further ado, here are some winter athletes’ New Year’s resolutions!

Cammie Dopke, 12 Girls Varsity Soccer

“This year for soccer we not only want to be Pacific League Champions, but hopefully CIF champions. With the amount of skill and versatility we have on our team, this is definitely a goal within our reach and we are fully capable of achieving [it]. We plan on reaching our goals by just coming out to every game and putting in 100% effort. If we come off that field knowing that we did everything possibly could, then there is no doubt that we won’t win it all this year. My personal goals as a center middle and center back would be to not allow any goals against us and to score at least 10 goals this season. I also want to be a great captain on and off the field.”

Haley Harvey, 11 Girls Varsity Water Polo

“My goal for this season is to get faster at swimming, so I can get back on defense and help my team and to also take harder and more accurate shots. To achieve my goals, I’ll try my hardest in every practice [and] drill and work hard on shooting techniques effectively.”

By BRADFORD YAU Staff Writer

Pre-game handshakes. Praying to the sky. Doing jumping jacks to warm up. These are some of the superstitions that many professional athletes perform to receive good luck before a match. However, these strange rituals are not only prominent within famous athletes, but also our very own AHS athletes!

Yes, many of our school’s best competitors also have different superstitions that they do before each game. Superstivary person to person, so here’s a tions var look at a few athletes’ own personal rituals.

One of the main things to focus on to perform well in track is not just the time during but a competitor’s pre-race routine as a race, bu Junior Derek Jing has a complicated prewell. Juni ritual that he performs, which involves meet ritua “jumping up and down twice, leaning back, breathing hard, holy trinity, looking at board runway, underlining [the] A in [his] jersey, and runwa jumping”. This may seem weird to some, then jump but Derek believes that his superstitions actually help him psychologically to jump better than

what he would have otherwise. Many athletes have this mentality, and it certainly can pay off.

However, strange superstitions definitely aren’t exclusive to those that run track. Basketball players, too, have their fair share of rituals that they do before a game to help enhance performance. Boys Varsity Basketball member junior Josh Ma stated that to chill off anxiety, he has to “chew two pieces of gum” before each game. This routine is mainly to keep his mind off the game and to relax his mind, allowing him to focus on playing well.

Going to other athletes across the sports spectrum, we find that there are many on Boys Varsity Tennis who also perform rituals before a game. Junior Nicholas Figueria stated that before every game, he has to “check the strings [of his racket] to see whether or not they will break soon or not, [then] do a couple of stretches” to warm up his upper and lower body.

As Nicholas is a highly rated college prospect, he has had the experience to know what works for him, and such pregame rituals could be big factors as to why he has won so many matches both inside and outside of school.

Sticking with tennis, freshman Herman

Sham also has an interesting way to approach a match. Before every game, he stops to tie his shoes tighter than before, which he believes help him to “feel the court better [so he can] move faster.”

Finally, we go to Boys Varsity Soccer, where yet again there are even more weird superstitions that exist. Junior Noah Morton described how he has many different ways to get his motivations up to perform the game. One of his routines is to make a few prayers to God, whom he thanks for giving him the opportunity to play at the varsity level. In addition, while warming up Noah listens to music to try and relax his mind from the game and help him become excited and motivated for the match.

Overall, superstitions are things that help Arcadia athletes perform a lot better during competitions. Some of the wildest superstitions can revolve around anything. So next time you watch an athlete doing something strange, rest assured that it’s not as weird or unnatural as it looks—it’s simply a pre-game superstition that will help them play better.

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Kicking off strong Many of the team’s strengths come from its ability to make a quick comeback from being scored on, especially with its powerful offense.

The team’s offensive strategy is headstrong, The Boys Varsity Soccer team has had an and its ability to make opportunities and score amazing season so far, with several wins and goals is the driving force behind its victories. just a few ties and losses. With an overall reThough it still has room to cord of 6-6-5, the Boys Varsity improve, the team has been workSoccer team has a good chance of ing on its communication and rapid making it to CIF this year. It has pace of play in order to maximize already accomplished great feats, team synergy. This is how the team such as winning the Arcadia Winwas able to win the Arcadia Winter ter Cup and beating John Muir Cup going 4-0. Recently, the team High School. Though winning went toe to toe with PHS, and finmany of their games, the players ished with a respectable score of 2-3. experienced many challenges this The Boys Varsity Soccer team season, whether it be their comhas quite the exceptional record petition or game related issues. this season, with a strong improveMany of the obstacles the ment from last winter. The team team has to face this season faces its obstacles, such as passing come from group related issues such as passing, team mental- UNDER PRESSURE, WORKING TOGETHER Sophomore Alex or keeping the right mindset during ity, and other communication Yen sets up his pass while teammate senior Isfar Rahman races games, and it may have its ups and downs, but its offense and comeproblems. Sophomore Daniel past a CVHS defender to make a run towards the goal back ability gives it many strengths Vargas stated that the issues the team faces now are that “we need to im- High School (PHS) are two of the biggest chal- as well. The season is looking great for the prove our passing and the team needs to fo- lenges the team has to face, and many players boys, and with the Arcadia Winter Cup under cus during the game and keep going forward.” believe beating CVHS and PHS are the keys their belt, the team is bound for great things.

Some improvements that the team is to having a good chance of making it to CIF. cgaja@apachepowwow.com making to overcome these obstacles are workThough the team has many challenges ing on passing, playing quicker, and correct- to overcome this season, it also has plenty of Graphic courtesy of GIFPICS.COM ing mistakes. Daniel also believed the players strengths to help it leap over these barriers.

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By COLLIN GAJA

Staff Writer

should stay positive when times are tough and their mentality is most important during these times. Other challenges the team face are its many competitors which have proven to be tough adversaries. Team such as Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) and Pasadena

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DUNKING INTO GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL

By ASHLEY LEE Staff Writer

For many, a new year symbolizes a new beginning. Some choose to make resolutions or strive to accomplish goals bigger than those in years past. For athletes, it is no different. The winter sports season is underway, and each game is a chance to work towards certain rankings and goals for many teams.

In particular, the Girls Varsity Basketball team has been training and working hard for its current season. Over the winter break, the girls were busy with several games a week, alongside the multiple practices they also had. Each season, the team starts off fresh and renewed from the previous year. Since older players have graduated and new players have joined the team, it is important that the athletes learn how to adjust to each other as well as adjust to a new game setting. However, with such a young team last year, the athletes have grown into experienced players, and Head Coach Adam Conover is hoping to “mold the team into a Pacific League Champion”.

The Lady Apaches team played in three

QUICK FEET Sophomore Mychayl Phillips easily outsteps two Crescenta Valley High School defenders tournaments prior to the start of its league season. One of its highlights of the year so far has been placing second at the San Dimas High School Tournament, where it lost to Lakeside in the championship game with a close score of 46-68. Arcadia maintained a record of 8-5 in its preseason alone, showing it had strong potential for its upcoming League matches.

The team had a rough start to its League season but definitely showed progression from where it initially started. The team’s first game took place on Jan. 3 against Glendale, where it

played a great game, but fell just short with a final score of 44-52. Following its first game, it next played John Burroughs as well as Pasadena but also lost both games. These games were also close, with scores of 32-46 and 54-57, respectively. However, despite the losses the team encountered during the start of the league season, it bounced back quickly to claim a victory against John Muir.

Point Guard sophomore Ashley Sue shared that her “team has a lot of talent, but in the beginning of the season, [we] struggled to put it all together.” However, despite the challenges her and her teammates faced, she admits that they are “finally starting to work as a team, and we have great chemistry on and off the court.” She hopes to finish the season 9-3 and make it to playoffs.

With its successful plays and strong improvement just in the start of its season, there is no doubt the players’ hard work has definitely been paying off. We wish the Girls Varsity Basketball team the best of luck throughout the rest of the season!

NEW ME Russell Ma, 12 Boys Varsity Basketball

“Regarding basketball, the goals I have [are] just to do anything I can to help my team be successful. I’m going to try to reach that goal by bringing energy and being supportive whether it’s on the bench or on the court. As a team, we want to try to change the basketball program at Arcadia. We want to turn basketball into one of our school’s dominating sports.”

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Alex Yen, 10 Boys Varsity Soccer

CLEAR YOUR CALENDARS Boys Varsity Basketball Wed., Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m.

John Muir High School @ John Muir High School Fri., Feb. 3, 7:00 p.m.

Burbank High School @ AHS North Gym Tues., Feb. 7, 5:00 p.m.

Hoover High School @ AHS North Gym Thurs., Feb. 9, 7:00 p.m.

Crescenta Valley High School @ Crescenta Valley High School

Girls Varsity Basketball

Girls Varsity Soccer

Wed., Feb. 1, 5:00 John Muir High School @ John Muir High School Fri., Feb. 3, 5:30 Burbank High School @ AHS North Gym Tues., Feb. 7, 5:00 Hoover High School @ Hoover High School Thurs., Feb. 9, 5:30 Crescenta Valley High School @ Crescenta Valley High School

Wed., Feb. 1, 5:30 p.m.

John Muir High School @ AHS Salter Stadium Fri., Feb. 3, 3:30 p.m.

Burbank High School @ Burbank High School Tues., Feb. 7, 3:30 p.m.

Hoover High School @ Hoover High School Thurs., Feb. 9, 3:30 p.m.

Crescenta Valley High School @ AHS Salter Stadium

Boys Varsity Soccer Wed., Feb. 1, 5:30 p.m.

John Muir High School @ John Muir High School Fri., Feb. 3, 3:30 p.m.

Burbank High School @ AHS Salter Stadium Tues., Feb. 7, 3:30 p.m.

Hoover High School @ AHS Salter Stadium Thurs., Feb. 9, 3:30 p.m.

Crescenta Valley High School @ Crescenta Valley High School

Girls Varsity Water Polo Wed., Feb. 1, 3:30 p.m.

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“Before the season started, I set goals in increments in order to make the guide lines for Varsity soccer. We had to run a mile [in] under six minutes, and I knew that I wasn’t easily going to make that goal, so I told myself to start the New Year I had to do something. I decided to work on my skills plus I started doing quick endurance sprints and simple push-ups for upper body [strength].

Eventually, I got better and I actually start on the team now. So, my New Year’s resolution paid off and I’m doing way better than I did previously.”

With the winter season just beginning, winter sports teams, including Girls Varsity Water Polo, Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball, Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer, plan to achieve their goals by working hard in pursuit of a great 2017 winter season.

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By ROSELIND ZENG Staff Writer Now that winter is in full swing, mornings are colder and darker than ever, and though you initially thought that sleeping in for a few more minutes wouldn’t ouldn’t hurt, those “few minutes” have turned into half an hour! Oh no, what about your morning meal?! Well, here are a few simple recipes that’ll save your day and spare you from running to class ss on an empty stomach!

1. Oatmeal Topped with Yogurt and Fruit Let’s start off with a classic! To begin, scoop out ½ cup up of instant oatmeal. Add in 1 cup of milk, and a dash of salt. lt.

Throw this in the microwave, and get ou out some yogurt and nd fruits of your choice. After 1½ minutes, nutes, take out the oatmeal eal and add your toppings. If you want, add some honey or mau ple syrup to sweeten. This his is a great alternative to cold cereal eal that’ll warm you up before you head out the door! p

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2 To-go To go Breakfast Bag If you’re really in a pinch, then grab a Zip-Lock bag b and start filling it up to eat ea as you go! Grab some nuts, such as almonds and peanuts, fruit slices, crackers, and cheese. Speedy homemade Lunchables!

33. Keep pushing back your New Year’s resolution?

You Waiting For?” By lution? “What Are Y Nickleback is sure to get ck g you back on your feet and feel the great burst reat bu of excitement. With its inspirational lyrics and catchy tune, this song will definitely make you want to run that extra lap or do another ten push-ups.

By NATALIE SAMADI Staff Writer

Exercise. The word many loathe the most.

Since the New Year has just rolled around, people have already set New Year’s resolutions.

Exercise is typically a main goal. If music motivates you to get up and move just like me, I have five perfect songs for you to add to your playlist. Without a doubt you will begin to start feeling inspired to work out.

3. Breakfast Wrap Not in the mood for oatme oatmeal? Why not try a breakfast st wrap? Scramble an egg with some grated ed cheese, and heat a tortilla in the microwave until it is warm. Rip a few pieces of ham and add it into the scrambled-egg-and-cheese mixture. When the eggs solidify, remove from stove and transfer onto the heated tortilla. Add salt and pepper to taste. A healthy, homemade alternative to a sandwich and an excellent source of protein to begin your day!

1. “Say My Name” by Odesza is an electropop song that will give you a confidence boost while running on the track. It is a fun and upbeat song with lyrics that are hard to resist dancing to.

Hopefully, with these quick ideas for breakfast, you’ll be able to prepare yourself for the day ahead with a great energy boost in the morning!

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2. Getting up early in the morning to exercise may be dreadful at times, but “Changing of the Seasons” by Two Door Cinema Club will not only cure your morning mood, but also help push you through the cold weather.

4. Want a boost in self esteem and motivation? Kendrick Lamar’s song, “i”, will spread happiness and cheer within you. Not only will it hype you up, but with its fast pace, will make you want to move rapidly.

5. Despite all the pains and horrors of exercise, I have great faith that with this playlist, you will be able to have a great exercise session.

“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor is the perfect classic pop song to remind you to persevere until the end and until you accomplish all of your goals.

Music will not only fuel your energy but will allow you to feel the best you can. All in all, these five songs will undoubtedly motivate and hype you up for your next run or exercise session.

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Since forever, I have been a shy and quiet child. How do I learn how to speak up in class without feeling completely uncomfortable? ~ANONYMOUS I have also been a shy person, but in order overcome your problem, imagine just talking to your friends. This isn’t an easy skill to adjust to, but with practice and bravery, you can get past being quiet and speaking from your heart without feeling uncomfortable.

How do I organize my backpack so I can easily find what I need? ~ANONYMOUS One way to organize your backpack is to use either a binder or folder(s) to put your subjects together. You have to maintain its cleanliness by always putting papers into the right slot, and don’t get lazy when you are stuffing your backpack in a hurry. Take the time to keep a folder/binder in your backpack to have it in nice condition.

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By NICOLE SOONG & CINDY TSE Staff Writers

Muji is a Japanese retail company that sells a wide variety of household and consumer goods. Distinguished by its minimalist design, emphasis on recycling, avoidance of waste in production and packaging, and no-logo or “no-brand” policy, its products range from stationery and clothing for men and women to food items and major kitchen appliances. Muji is very popular around Asia, with multiple stores in countries like Singapore, China, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and more. In order to expand its business in the Western Hemisphere, the chain opened a store in the Santa Anita Mall—which, since its opening, has always been packed.

The store is very clean, but also a little small and crowded. All the products are displayed very neatly and attractively. The store is divided into two sides: clothing on the left, and its signature stationery on the right. Lots of customers crowd at the front of the entrance to try out stationary. Deep within the right side of the store, there’s a variety of to skin care products, including toner, essence, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel. Further towards the back, there are home appliances and necessities like toothbrushes, rice cookers, toasters, travel-size shampoos and more. On the other side are racks of clothing, including sweaters, shirts, coat, socks, scarfs, and more. One thing we particularly liked about the

store is that there is a testing table and display for stationery and skin care products, allowing everyone try out products before buying. In addition, there are home appliances, such as rice cookers, water boilers, air cleaners, clocks, and more. A fitting room on the end of the clothing section is very nice and easy for customers to access.

In the back of the store near the cashier, food items are also for sale along with some home necessities like brooms, bowls, mugs, etc.

Some signature items we tried out were the toner for sensitive skin, which obviously felt hydrating and effortless when applied; the stationery, which is easily of the best we have ever seen, boasting cute designs that have various and longlasting colors; the notebooks and planners, which look chic and modern without overly-decorative logos; the erasers are effective; and finally the pens and pencils are high-quality and easy to write with and are stylish and practical, overall of the highest quality. You may have seen samples of Muji stationery on social media, especially on Tumblr and Instagram, where many high school and college students share their study tips and show off their own “study spreads” for inspiration. Known as studyblrs or studygrams, these blogs are used as motivation to focus and push through schoolwork while staying organized. For ex-

ample, these studyblrs contributed to the rising popularity of bullet journals, which combine todo lists, inspirational quotes, and planners log your everyday activities and goals.

Another special feature that Muji has is a stamping station where you can stamp cute designs on your new notebook and just personalize the notebook to make it more unique.

Unfortunately, this store is much smaller compared to other ones, such as the ones in Hong Kong or Tokyo.

The Tokyo store is a four-storied store containing more products with far more diverse designs, dwarfing the number of products at the Santa Anita location. In the Hong Kong stores, there are at least seven colors (one for each color of rainbow) for every pen they display there. In contrast, there are only a few colors in the Arcadia location, and also fewer designs in general, for products such as pencil cases, bags, and clothes. Last but not least, Muji sells a much narrower selection of food items;; the food section in the Tokyo store is as big as the stationery section in Arcadia.

Of course, the Muji store is just starting in this area and given time, has the potential to expand. Still, despite its small size, we really loved exploring the Muji store and all the colorful products it has to offer.

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The beginning of the New Year brought along a fresh start and an opportunity to reinvent oneself, a chance to finally become the person you’ve always dreamed of. However, many resolutions are never followed through with, rendering these promises useless. However, if one of your New Year’s resolutions was to adapt a healthy lifestyle, you’re in luck! This article will provide tips and tricks on how to be healthier to start off the New Year strong!

1. Water Is Essential for Life Not only does water cleanse your body and flush out toxins, it relieves fatigue and improves the complexity of your skin. Doctors recommend drinking eight eight-ounce glasses of water daily, which may seem intimidating, but doing little things such as downloading an app to track how many cups or incorporating fruit into your water will make a huge difference for your health in the long run.

2. Fruits and Vegetables Consuming your daily intake of fruits and veggies will help you maintain a healthy blood pressure while reducing the risk of certain cancers, such as stomach, lung, and colon. An easy trick to reach your recommended intake is to blend a smoothie consisting of a variety of assorted fruits and vegetables.

3. Exercise Exercising works wonders for your body and health, and it can be as simple as walking your dog, hiking, or even shopping! Planning to exercise with a partner or even purchasing workout clothes may encourage you to take the initiative and start working beneficially towards your health.

4. Sleep Although students typically sleep an average of six hours, doctors advocate a daily amount of eight to ten hours. Sleeping provides an abundance of benefits such as clearer memory, spontaneous creativity, improved grades, and sharper concentration. To get a better night’s sleep, turn off all electronics an hour before going to bed and avoid drinking caffeine or carbonated beverages.

5. Be Happy Thinking positively is scientifically proven to boost your immune system and overall health. This proves how your well-being can be influenced not only physically, but also mentally.

With these effortless tips and tricks, you’ll be well on your way towards achieving an active and healthy lifestyle.

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“I was born in the Year of the Horse! For Chinese New Year, I often make dumplings at my grandparents’ house and watch the Chinatown parade.”

—Sydney Chang, 9

By WILLIAM WANG

On Jan. 28, the world begins a lunar year with the Year of the Rooster at the forefront of Chinese cultural celebration. e ebrat on. elebration.

New Year begins with an appreciation n for o past p st traditradiancestral history.

“I was born in the Year of the Dragon, and on Chinese New Year, I go out to eat with my family at Dim Sum restaurants within the area.”

—Tyler Wong, 11

“I was born in the Year of the Snake, and during Chinese New Year , I often just have a huge feast with my family.”

—Oliver Lu, 10 Graphics courtesy of IMAGES.TEMPLATE.NET Photos by ELLIE LEE