The JagWire Volume 3, Issue 2 / October 2015 by The Jagwire

Volume 3, Issue 2 / October 2015

Helping those who need a hand DANIEL FLORES

Staff writer

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elping Hands is a program that provides backpacks full of food and toiletries for students who are classified as homeless. Run by math teacher Andreea Sencion, Helping Hands meets every Wednesday after school in room 237 where Sencion and volunteers from Ontario High School organize items into backpacks. Students who volunteer are given a list of items, such as cereal, top ramen, cup of noodles, etc., that must be included inside each backpack. After they finish packing, students include flyers in the backpacks to remind families to return them so the process can be repeated for the next week. Senior Bryan Vargas states, “I participate in Helping Hands because I know what we are doing, packing items and utilities for our unknown classmates is beneficial. It makes me happy knowing that we are providing these students with something they might not be able to afford or … [they do not have] to worry about going hungry. Helping Hands has had a huge impact regarding my outlook on life for it has provided me with a sense of appreciation and gratitude towards my current living situation.” He has been volunteering in the program since his sophomore year. Once backpacks have been packed, Sencion wheels a cart with the backpacks to Cyndi Nametz, a guidance secretary in charge of giving these backpacks to the students in the program. Helping Hands receives its supplies from the Holiday Food Drive that is held from November through December, in addition to donations from teachers. Teachers also sometimes go to the student store and donate money to the program. With the money, Sencion buys the additional food needed for the program. Another way Helping Hands gets its supplies is through a program called Project Feel Good, organized by Chris McCabe, Anna Lopez and Debbie Lee-Cade of Alta Loma. These ladies donate personal care packages containing items such as shampoo, deodorant, lotion, etc. Around the holidays, Project Feel Good also donates a Thanksgiving kit which contains foods to make a traditional dinner. Sencion and Nametz wanted to let students know that the program is here for anybody who thinks they need more assistance. It is not just for the students who classify as homeless. Nametz also wanted to let students know that the program is totally anonymous; no one is named and only she knows who is in the program. Both Sencion and Nametz’s goal for Helping Hands is for classified homeless students to come to school every day and not be distracted by any problems.

Boycotting El

Super

PABLO TORIZ Editor

MOISES GARCIA

Staff writer

ocal citizens in our community are boycotting our local supermarket, El Super. One of the many reasons is because of the way they are treated at their job. The organization that is working with this boycott is called the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. (UFCW) The goal of the UFCW is to find justice and fairness for employees who are not treated with respect. Their demands include: a guaranteed 40 hours of work each week, not required to work on sick days, overall respect at work, and decent wage. Former employee, Fermin Rodriguez, claims he was fired because El Super did not allow him to express himself. “On December 22 there was a protest at an El Super, where I was interviewed by the press and where they [El Super] did not allow me to exercise my rights as a worker and they fired me unjustly,” states Rodriguez. Martin Ayala, a meat clerk at El Super, states that “One of the problems is that we have to come to work sick. I work in the meat department coming in sick with a cold or flu, and [having] to deal with counter meats and customers; I don’t think that is right.” Work like this is happening all across the nation. According to boycottelsuper.org, there are workers in all 50 states of the U.S. and in Canada. Rodriguez and the rest of the members of UFCW are asking the people of the community to help out in their boycott. They do not want to have the community to be shopping at El Super until their voices have been heard and their demands have been met.

n the summer of 2015, Europe experienced the highest influx of refugees since the second World War. Why has this happened? This refugee crisis is due to Syria becoming the country with the highest number of refugees. Since the 1960s, it has been led by the Al-Assad family who have ruled as quasi dictators until the Arab spring occurred in 2011. A revolutionary wave of protest and conflicts in the Arab world happened that removed many authoritarian regimes from power. The Al-Assads refused to step down, and instead, started a brutal civil war against their own people. ISIS, a militaristic Jihadist group, used that opportunity to enter the chaos against the Assads in an attempt to create a totalitarian Islamic state lead by a caliphate. Since then, ISIS has become one of the most violent, and successful extremist group in history. A third of the Syrian population has been displaced in Syria, while over 4 million have fled the country.

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The vast majority of them, about 95%, have taken refuge in camps in the neighboring countries of Iraq, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, and Egypt while the Arab States like Saudi Arabia have refused to take any refugees. The UN was not prepared for an immense crisis of this scale, and as a result, many refugee camps are crowded and undersupplied, subjecting people to cold, hunger, and disease. Syrians lost hope that the situations would get any better in the camps soon, so they decided to seek asylum in western Europe. Western European countries were also unprepared for the huge waves of people seeking asylums. In the EU, according to the Dublin Regulation, a refugee has to stay in the country they first arrive in, putting enormous pressure on the border states that were already in trouble. In September of 2015, Germany announced it will take refugees without exception and is preparing to take in 800,000 Syrians in the year of 2015, only to impose temporary border controls a few days later and demand an EU wide solution to the crisis.

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...Crisis (continued from page 2) The United States has also taken action and has accepted to take 100,000 refugees each year by 2017, says Secretary of State John Kerry. The UK has agreed to accept 20,000, and Australia 12,000 people. Overall, progress is slow but improving in the midst of this crisis, but not fast enough. A fear that people have is the fear that militants posing as

refugees would enter into Europe to carry out attacks. Border patrols are set in Europe to prevent this from happening though, decreasing the risk of the event happening. How do we want to be remembered in history? As rich cowards hiding behind fences? Or as the ones who helped people in need when they needed it the most? We have to realize that these people are no different from us. Where will you stand in a time of great need?

El Niño

SHEYLA BARAJAS Staff writer

his winter’s El Niño weather pattern is likely to be one of the strongest in record. It is predicted to bring huge storms and a cold, wet winter for many around the world. Any heavy rainfall will be welcome news for California, since the state has been parched for the last four years. But nowhere near enough rainfall could come in one year to reverse the disastrous long-term drought and the many deadly wildfires, in which California

has been through. “...a single El Niño event is unlikely to erase four years of drought even with extra rainfall. And as for prospects of additional snowfall for the Sierra Nevada – well, that area has no correlation with El Niño,” said Kevin Werner, NOAA’s director of climate services for the western region. The El Niños weather pattern occurs every two to seven years in varying intensity, therefor all of California should be prepared for the upcoming El Nino.

Operation gratitude MICHAEL NGUYEN Staff writer

(Martinez)

tudents in the Ontario High School computer graphics class are currently working on a project for active duty members in the military. They will be sending a care package containing a personal letter and a patriotic art design to a non-profit organization named Operation Gratitude. The computer graphics teacher, Mrs. Jones, is the creator of the project. She has a personal connection to members in the military due to her family background. Joining with Ontario High Students ,she wanted to express her gratitude by dedicating a project that honors active members’ service by sending a package full of appreciation. As part of the project Jones requires her students to create a patriotic banner using symbols that represent America which would be used to fo

This project is intended to help students to realize how cherished these care packages are to the active duty members. (Martinez) The whole project stemmed the word “Honor.” Furthermore, her students from Mrs. Jones’ love for the military. would create a personal letter for the men and Her sister has served in the military and women in the military so that they can truly be because of that she relates to families thanked for their commitment for serving our who also have children in the military. country. Her idea of expressing her In the first paragraph of each letter is a gratitude for service was by becoming description of the design and why they chose it, the second is about the student and who they are, involved in the organization that is coland the last explains how grateful they are for the lecting the packages from the computer graphics class, a non-profit called Operaservice of the military members. Junior Ashley Lin said, “...I feel honored tion Gratitude. This program has sent to be able to write to someone who’s serving the over one million care packages to active country. I felt like by doing this and telling them duty members in the U.S and veterans to lift their spirits. Additionally, the orgathat their hard work is appreciated is the least I can do to show how much they mean to me.” Ac- nization provides Americans the chance to show their thankfulness to all of those cording to, junior Jose Flores, “You’re drawing and writing for someoneyou do not know but it’s who have served. Operation Gratitude for someone who is risking … their life for some- also provides gifts such as snacks, entertainment, and hygiene. one they do not know.”

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Jag Alumni: Where are they now ? CARINA HERNANDEZ Editor

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ou may remember her as a former Dance Company captain. Giselle Hernandez (‘15) is now in the midst of a new chapter in her life as a freshman college student. The thought of leaving for college can easily be intimidating for many, but imagine attending a college that is across the country. For Giselle, that is the case as she is attending Bowdoin College, a private liberal arts school located in Brunswick, Maine, 3600 miles away from home. As a Pre-med student majoring in neuroscience, Giselle has big plans after college with the hope of attending grad school, but first she has to get through her transition from Southern California to Maine. Giselle describes her initial experience as, “[being] overwhelmed by homesickness…and fear[ing] that I had made a terrible mistake.” A normal reaction for a student experiencing culture shock. She defines it as, “Not just about being surrounded by white people, but also being surrounded by people from all types of socioeco-

nomic backgrounds and from all ethnic backgrounds.” This, however, did not stop her from involving herself in her new community. With the help of new friends, Giselle is now learning to appreciate her new home and adapt from her previous lifestyle in Ontario. She is also keeping in touch with her culture through the Latin American Students Organization (LASO) and the Women of Color Coalition, in addition to being exposed to other cultures, “[by] learning to live with other Hispanics who come from the Caribbean, Central, and Southern America.” Even with the diversity found within the college, Giselle says “Maine has no spice” and is deeply disappointed in the Mexican food, calling it “atrocious.” The authentic Mexican cuisine is certainly one thing she misses from Ontario. But some things never change. She is happy to announce that she has made it into a Hip-Hop dance team at Bowdoin. Though she may be a Polar Bear now, she is still a Jag at heart.

DANIEL FLORES Staff writer

ecently, two seniors from Ontario High School were chosen to be a part of a scholarship offered by the University of Michigan. The University of Michigan has an agreement with the Chaffey Joint Union High School District. The university offers each high school in the district the opportunity to chose one senior to be the recipient of a full-ride scholarship. Then the University of Michigan determines whether the student is qualified for the scholarship or not. Principal Eduardo Zaldivar, and Assistant Principal Mr. Rook talked to about 30-40 students during a meeting in the library where they discussed the opportunity the university had offered. They gave a full presentation about the school and the scholarship and passed out applications to the students chosen for the opportunity to be received. Mr. Zaldivar and Mr. Rook then conducted interviews for the students who applied. Each students’ transcript was considered as a part of the application process. Later, they passed out letters to all of the applicants letting them know whether they had been chosen or not. Even though most of the students were rejected, one student was presented with a lifechanging opportunity. This student was senior Carina Hernandez. Carina was the student chosen for the University of Michigan scholarship. “I feel overwhelmed but happy. I was shocked

because I had an interview earlier that day and they had said they would let me know by next week. Everything happened so quick,” stated Hernandez. Hernandez was interviewed during first period and was called back from her fourth period to be presented the news. Hernandez plans on majoring in the S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) field. “Working for N.A.S.A. (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) seems cool, if I end up being an engineer. But if I take the biology path, I want to work for the C.D.C. (Center for Disease Control) and do research on infectious diseases and try to find the cures, something I’ve always been fascinated by because of zombie movies and other movies where there’s an infectious disease,” stated Hernandez. Even though Mr. Zaldivar had initially said that only one student would be chosen, they were later presented with the opportunity to choose one additional. This student was senior Ramon Gomez. Gomez, who was told by Zaldivar that he was also selected to be part of the University of Michigan scholarship, stated, “ I honestly feel so grateful because I never thought this opportunity [the scholarship] would be given to me and what I really love about it is that everyone is so supportive and proud of me. I’ve never had this feeling in my life.” Both students now have to go through a process and meet with Mr. Zaldivar about further details to find out if they will actually be awarded the scholarship from the University of Michigan. The decision will be made December 24th, 2015.

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Adding one to the team!

MARIANA OROZCO-BERBER

Staff writer

ntario High School welcomes Ms. Moore, from Montclair High School, to our science department. Driven to the field of chemistry by her love for science, Ms. Moore is one of the most hyperactive teachers both on campus and more importantly in her classroom. Sophomore, Erik Ortiz states, “She is hardly ever sitting down. She is always on her feet walking around the class in case anyone needs her. It’s crazy.” She is extremely dedicated to providing the best education possible for her students. Ms. Moore states, “I want to see the students struggle at something difficult and then truly succeed.” As she pushes students to the best of their ability, she provides help for them by hosting tutoring sessions for an hour every day before and after school. She also has a youtube channel, MooreChemistry, in which she records lectures for her students in preparation for upcoming concepts in class. Talk about commitment! Before becoming a chemistry teacher, Ms. Moore was a neuroscience researcher for five years; however, she strayed from that and later became an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Staff writers

(Martinez) Ms.Moore aiding students in her third period class.

Firefighter. Even though she loved firefighting, it was not challenging enough for her. Aside from teaching, Ms. Moore mentions that she loves to walk. She walks her dog anywhere between seven to ten miles a week. She also says that she enjoys Disneyland very much, almost as much as she loves audio books, which she listens to on a daily basis. “So far,” Ms. Moore states, “Ontario has been great, I am thrilled to be here and I love it.” Many of our students may not know this, but Ms. Moore did not actually get transferred here, she asked to become a part of our family and we are glad to have her here.

hivering intensely in a classroom is not the normal state students should be in when they are taking a test or writing an in-class essay. In some classrooms, trying to stay warm seems to be the students’ main focus instead of on their work. It is well established that temperature affects the brain’s ability to concentrate and perform various tasks. According to scientificamerican.com, studies show that you are more likely to make slightly better decisions in a low temperature room than in a normal 72 degree room. Although studies show that the brain functions slightly better in colder weather, senior LuzMaria Ramirez thinks otherwise.”I always forget about my work because I am so focused on how cold I am.” The cold temperatures in the classroom distract many students from the material they are learning. On the other hand, some students are not distracted by the temperature of a classroom.“It’s not that cold [in the classroom]. I don’t feel the cold,” said junior Anthony Nunez. Eight students in total were asked if the temperature in the classroom had any effect on their abilities to learn the material that

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Danet Garcia 9th

Too cold for comfort

The dark side

RICKY BECERRA & DANIEL VERGARA

CARLOS RIVERA Editor

Jags On:

1. I don’t have much anger. 2. A quote from Edgar Allan Poe. 3. Yes, plush toys. 4. Just be me. (Vergara)

Jose Romero 10th

1. I shoot some hoops. 2. M.V.P. 3. Kevin Durant. 4. Knock on a stranger’s door just to ask to come in.

(Vergara)

Anthony Acosta 11th

1. Running. 2. “Insert Donald Trump quote here.” 3. Feet. (Vergara) 4. Just stare at them.

Javier De La Torre 12th

1. I don’t get mad. 2. R.I.P to the one and only ASAP Jav. 3. The smell of cigarettes. 4. Liking someone’s old Instagram picture.

(Vergara)

they were taught. Five out of the eight students, four of which were female, said that a cold classroom is not the environment that they prefer when they are studying or learning new material. The other three students, who happen to be males, said that the temperature did not affect their abilities to learn. Colder temperatures seem to affect females more than males, but is it based on scientific fact? Generally, females do feel colder more often than males because of their difference in size, weight and bodily proportions. Females possess a higher ratio of surface area to volume which cause them to experience more rapid rate of heat loss according to scientificamerican.com. While science seems to dictate that colder temperatures seem to have a positive result on decision making processes, that science may not hold true on the OHS campus where many students argue that a frigid room does not make for a comfortable atmosphere where students can focus on their education.

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How old is TOO old for halloween ? SYDNEY HUYNH Staff writer

DAY OF THE DEAD BRISA ESCARENO Staff writer

he Day of the Dead is a tradition celebrated in Mexico and in the United States mainly by Mexicans or Mexican-Americans. Day of the Dead differs from Halloween in the way it is celebrated. The Day of the Dead, also known as, El Dia de los Muertos is a way to celebrate and remember those who have departed. This celebration of two continuous days began when the Ancient indigenous people of Mexico would celebrate the lives of their ancestors. Many may think remembering loved ones is a mournful experience, but on Dia de los Muertos they celebrate with festivals and costumes. They mainly paint their faces as if they were skeletons. Those who celebrate make special foods like tamales, pan de muerto,champurrado, arroz con leche, mole negro, and sugar skull cookies in honor of those who have departed. Another element of this celebration is visiting the deceased in the cemetery and decorating their graves with flowers. One of the most important traditions other than festivals is the set up of an altar in memory of the deceased where the four elements of nature: water, wind, fire, and earth are represented. Even though people do celebrate the Day of the Dead this way, children and their parents also go out in the search for candy. Another holiday that celebrates the day of the dead, but with different customs, is All Hallows’ Eve, or as we know it Halloween. It is a holiday in which people dress up and go on the search for candy. The holiday was celebrated after The Celts of ancient Europe went from house to house and asked for items to perform rituals every year on this day. This holiday transitioned from a somber pagan ritual to a day of merriment, costumes, parades and sweet treats for children and adults. The famous verse we use to ask for Candy is “Trick or Treat” literally begging for candy. The children would go to a house begging for candy and if they would be denied candy, they would play a trick on that person or their house. Both holiday and celebration are very important to the different cultures. Remember to be looking forward to every November 1st and 2nd for the Day of the Dead and October 31st for Halloween.

ave you ever wondered why certain people dres up for Halloween or why other people consider this day to be a taboo? Does culture, religion and society affect th way Americans celebrate holidays? Halloween has been a long celebrated holiday ru ning back 2,000 years ago. It creates an environment that allows people to pretend to be something out of the ordinary and depart fr their everyday life. Costumes and decorations play an im portant role in this amazing tradition, but how many peop still dress up for Halloween? Many students in high school still consider Halloween to be a fun holiday, including the practice of dres ing up. Sophomore Litzy Martinez states, “I still dress u for Halloween. It’s just a fun experience every year to try on different costumes and makeup. I actually go with a b group of friends and trick or treat for candy.” Sophomore Vanessa Gonzalez declares, “No one is too old for Hallow een. There is nothing wrong with dressing up after the hi school years.” However, there are groups of people who do no celebrate Halloween for many specific and sometimes pe sonal reasons. Junior Adrianna Avila states, “I have never dres up for Halloween because my family considers this day t have a negative influence in my religion. Although my fa ily does not honor Halloween traditions, we still witness fun celebration every year, especially with my neighbors There is usually no specific age limit on Halloween, even amongst adults. Junior Jason Cruz claims, “The adults should continue traditions for the children, because if the adult do not do it neither will the kids.” Halloween is a worldwide holiday that is not jus limited to people in America. Other countries celebrate this holiday in their own type of way; including Ireland, Mexico, England and China. Although the feeling of excitement and thrill co become typical every year, costumes continue to give off fresh new feelings to its traditions. A person can become the hero they dreamed of being as a kid or the crazy mon ster who gets to scare everyone. Cruz exclaims “that despite not giving much for Halloween, dressing up for Halloween keeps the spirit alive!” Media and movies nowadays support the fantasy genre such as cool super heroes, scary monsters and popu lar icons. Another fun part of dressing up incorporates a creative, entertaining factor. Getting to shop, designing and putting together your own costume demonstrates you personal, unique quality in your clothes. Litzy Martinez shares, “Doing the makeup with friends and trying to coordinate outfits together, that is what I enjoy most abou Halloween.”

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him, so he tried to stay awake for days at a time. When he finally fell asleep, his parents thought this crisis was over. Then they heard screams in the middle of the night. By the time they got to him, he was dead. He died in the middle of a nightmare. Here was a youngster having a vision of a horror that everyEVA MAGAÑA one older was denying. That became the central line of Nightmare on Elm Editor Street.” Hollywood lost a legendary figure back in Inspiration came from everywhere for Craven, he knew this charAugust of 2015. Wes Craven stands as one of the acter needed a signature weapon some sort of instrument that Freddy most iconic horror directors of all time, it all began could taunt his victims with. He also knew he did not want Freddy when Craven launched his filmmaking career back in to carry a generic kitchen knife or chainsaw like all the other 1972 with The Last House On The Left which he wrote, well known horror icons. In his interview with American Film directed and edited. He continued his journey with The Institute he explained how he needed to think back in time to Hills Have Eyes and Swamp Thing. Craven is also the direcprimal man. Craven explained how at that time,“mankind tor behind the Scream franchise that launched in 1996. was not equipped with shields or weapons; what did he Craven was also the creator of one of the most iconic horror confront and it was tooth and claw.” characters of all time, Freddy Kruger. Back in 1984, A Nightmare Craven then referenced an article regarding how On Elm Street was released to the public. There were a total of nine films in the terrifying franchise. vicious cave bears would reach out towards differSo, what was the inspiration behind Freddy? ent crevices that mankind would be hiding in and In anticipation for the film’s premiere, Craven released information regarduse their claws to grab their victims. The sharpness ing the creation of Freddy Kruger. It all started when Craven recounted an of those claws were what inspired Craven to introold news story he had read, concerning a family that escaped from Camboduce Freddy with a one-of-a-kind glove. dia. Once the family managed to get to the U.S. and made it their new home, Craven worked with everyone from Sarah Michelle the family’s son was haunted with post-traumatic stress that eventually killed Gellar, to Meryl Streep and kick started Johnny him. From there, the Freddy Krueger awakened. Last Depp’s career with A Nightmare on Elm Street. year, Vulture published an oral HIstory of a Nightmare Johnny Depp sees Wes Craven as “ The guy who on Elm Street in which Craven recalled how he came up gave me my start” and he also included it was “for with the iconic character. “I’d read an article in the L.A. almost no reason in particular” that he even got Times about a family who had escaped the Killing Fields the part. Risky but well played on Wes Craven’s in Cambodia and managed to get to the U.S. Things behalf. were fine, and then suddenly the, young son was having For more information visit the ohs online newsvery disturbing nightmares. He told his parents he was paper at www.ohsjagwire.org afraid that if he slept, the thing chasing him would get

RICKY BECERRA Staff Writer

Throughout the years scary movies have changed substantially. With each innovation in the film business, horror movies have been in the forefront. When scary movies began to debut, they were based on myths,legends and creatures that would frighten the people of the 1950’s. The movie industry began evolving to stories than seem more life-like. The story plot, sound effects, and technology are the most notable in the evolution. Back then, monsters such as Dracula, Frankenstein, and Wolfman, were the main focus. Horror film’s next shift came during the 60’s and 70’s. A film like “Rosemary’s Baby,” captured a more realistic world of horror. The film focuses on a woman who suffers at the hands of forces beyond her control and her baby being fathered by Satan himself. This began a new era of movies that the public found more pragmatic. This significant shift emerged in movies like “Psycho,” “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” “ The Exorcist,” and “Jaws.” Throughout the 80’s and 90’s, scary movies evolved into slasher films. At the time, scary movies seemed to catch teenag attention the most. With that, these slasher films introduced 8

characters like Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Freddy Kruger, and Ghostface(Scream), whose intentions were to kill teenagers. 21st century films have become more realistic by declaring they are all based on true stories, and they scare the audience more because of that. The advancement in technology in the new movies make them more frightening by allowing them to extend their creativity. For example, movies like “The Visit” or “Annabelle” are supposedly based on true stories and the technology used for those movies make them horrifying to watch Scary movies have drastically changed and it will continue doing so because they will always adapt to the new generation and their fears.

MEGAN GEORGE Staff writer

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veryday, students at our high school are personally affected by other peoples’ judgements. According to Linda Blair, a psychologist and the author of the novel Straight Talking, “It only takes seven seconds to judge another person when we first meet them.” Everyday we meet new people and the majority of the time we subconsciously categorize them. Stereotyping, which categorizes a person in a specific group based solely on his or her appearance, can be very harmful to someone’s self esteem. On Sept. 16, fourteen year old Ahmed Mohamed, of Muslim descent, was arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school because a teacher assumed it was a bomb. It was his ethnicity that got him in handcuffs.

Mental vs. Physical Health

VALERIE SANCHEZ-CERVERA Staff writer

ental health and physical health it is all the same right? Well, not exactly. Dr. Richard Smith, a PhD of Alta Loma Psychological Associates, regarding extensive experience with chronic pain, depression, anger management, domestic violence, trauma and PTSD. His definition of being mentally healthy is: “People who feel good about their life is one way to define it; you can be a bank robber and feel good about your life so it has to work with society too. It is not just about you being happy, but I think being happy is a really important thing; people who are miserable probably have a reason to feel miserable and that is where they need to get help.”

Students on our campus are continuously stereotyped based on their choices in clothing, choice in music, appearance and even after-school activities. These categories have had a negative effect on our students’ self-esteem. Stereotyping can make a student feel confined to one specific title and restricted from exploring what they might find interesting. Junior Stephanie Ramirez states, “I see and have experienced stereotyping on social media all of the time…I believe people are stereotyped to make them feel worthless and the person stereotyping them feel superior.” Many other students on our campus believe that stereotyping has a negative effect on a person. Junior Esmeralda Diaz claims, “With stereotyping, people feel like they have a right to pass judgment on everything that someone does. I believe that stereotyping injures someone’s self-esteem because it makes a person feel like they will never

His intern, a Senior in the bachelor’s program at Cal State Fullerton says that being mentally healthy is being an overall [state of] well-being. Is mental health important? According to Smith “Yes, because if you are feeling good about things you are going to do better in your life, you are going to thrive. Feeling good is important physically, medically, emotionally, psychologically always.” According to Smith, mental health is a more significant factor in one’s overall wellbeing. “I work with the catastrophically disabled people and I work with very emotionally damaged people and I would not really want to have to choose one but, I see people who are in wheelchairs and so forth who have a healthy outlook…I’d rather feel good about my life and about my prospects and about my future, than be able to run a mile in 4 minutes. You can be miserable and be physically healthy or feel great, sound great, think great and be in some way, physically impaired.”

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be good enough and ashamed of who they are.” Senior Leslye Garfias Zaldivar states, “When you stereotype someone with words such as “dumb”, “blonde” and “ignorant”, people begin to believe these claims and lose their self-confidence.” People nationwide came together and stood with Ahmed Mohamed. His story inspired many to stand up against stereotyping and fight the “norm.” On social media, Mohamed was showered with support from the tag #IStandWithAhmed. Everyday, just like Mohammed, we need to stand up against stereotyping by treating each other with respect. We do not have to be defined by other people, but only by ourselves. Let us stand together.

Physical health is important too, according to Dr.Smith. If your medical situation gives you a pain pattern where you are in a great deal of pain all the time, you might be mentally healthy but that pain pattern will still wear you down. “I have seen very healthy people otherwise, but they had pain patterns like from a back injury;…they need to get the right treatment. That is where suicides come in where pain is unrelievable.” So despite a difficult physical situation, can people be mentally healthy? “If they have something to look forward to; if they can appreciate the planet; appreciate this…gift we have been given of life…it is a miracle.” Smith also agrees that music can aid people in their mental health. “Music can empower people. That means reminding them of their self worth, reminding them of their right to dignity and to happiness. Sometimes you have to teach people that because they were not brought up to believe it.”

Los Angelesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; touchdown! RACHELLE HUERTA Editor

hree teams from the National Football League (NFL) are heavily debating which one of them should move their organization along with their fan base to Los Angeles. The St. Louis Rams are attempting to relocate to Los Angeles, and are by far are the most aggressive. Ramsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Owner Stan Kronke means nothing but business in his venture to bring his franchise to the second largest market in the United States. Kronke decided the City of Inglewood would be the ideal destination for his stadium. This proposition has already been passed by the Inglewood city council, which adopted a ballot for a 1.86 billion stadium to be built. The Rams currently have a stable fan base in the Los Angeles, because their franchise was based out of L.A from 19461994. Fans have already flocked to the Inglewood city meetings and NFL meetings to show their support for the possible move back to L.A. The Oakland raiders are also currently weighing their options in search for a new football stadium. Being one of the three candidates to possibly move to back to Los Angeles where they were once located from 1982-1994, the Raiders were highly successful and ultimately went 118-82 with a Super Bowl win in 1983...

How does music affect behavior? DUBY JIMENEZ

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According to Scripps College he development of music over the Professor of Psychology, Judith LeMaster past years has led to different effects in hubelieves music helps us express our feelman behavior and emotions among all age ings by drawing us to music that reflect our levels. feelings or even change them. She believes Popular music in modern society that each generation seems to have its own is usually characterized as rap, heavy metal genre or at least its own prominent artists, but music and other associated genres (Camthat people have always been concerned that bridge University Press). As a matter of fact, music led to problematic behavior. lyrics in most of these genres have become Before the development of new more explicit over time in their references to drugs, violence and sexual content promoting music genres, classical music had the most impact on society by promoting untroubled unhealthy behavior (Pediatrics). behavior and giving peoIn a ple a feeling of strength series of five (Classical Forums). Howexperiments ever, new music genres involving over promoting new behaviors 500 college and attracting different students, the feelings. Julianna Valenparticipants cia, a graduate student in had to classify Sociology from Cal Poly words with Pomona, feels that the both aggres(Alsalamy) strong lyrics in hip-hop sive and nonaggressive Two Ontario High School students decide to channel and rap have the most impact on society by meanings their emotions through their love for trumpets. giving a wrong mesin seven sage. Valencia feels violent songs and eight non-violent songs. Research- that in the hip-hop and rap world, women are often portrayed as sexual objects and men ers from Iowa University and the Texas are taught to be tough in order to prove their Department of Human Services discovered masculinity. that violent songs led to more aggressive Music can greatly impact a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interpretations of vague aggressive words and behavior and it is important to consider that increased feelings of aggression (American those who are constantly preoccupied with Psychological Association). music that has harmful themes, are the ones Professor of Psychology, Judith LeMaster believes music helps us express our most likely to suffer from unhealthy behavior. feelings by drawing us to music that reflect our feelings or even change them.

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Editorial: Fat-shaming is not a thing? Editorial: The sky is ALICIA GOVEA falling! ANDREW URIBE Editor

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he upload of Nicole Arbour’s For instance, Kenyatta Jones, video telling the supposed truth of CEO of clothing line Bella Rene and star overweight people became an overnight of We TV’s series “House of Curves,” sensation, where some regarded it as stated, “Oh, they don’t need clothes, all humorous and others viewed it as a brutal they do is... eat Twinkies,” (Huffington attack against overweight people. Post). Arbour begins her video by statAccording to senior Emily ing that people are all ready offended by Bonilla, “[Fat-shaming] is not spoken but the title of her video, “Dear Fat People.” it’s done more [discreet].... For instance She describes how fat shaming is not a you know how jean sizes different sizes real concept. How can that be true when for brands. Let’s say Levi’s is a size so many have inflicted self-harm due to eight, but in another brand you’re a six; fat-shaming? they’re making feel fatter than you really Junior Therek Romo says, “Fat are, and that’s not really necessary.” shaming is, like Like all forms explained in of art, Arbour’s itself, shaming video is a matter other people of subjective for their body taste. Arbour, type and weight. like all who live Making other in the United people feel bad States, hold the is considered right to freedom shaming. Atof speech and tacking sometherefore should one’s size is not be silenced. (youtube.com) fat-shaming.” Romo goes on Stated Thumbnail for Nicole Arbour’s video: “Dear Fat People.” to say, “Like by Arbour: anything else “Fat-shaming that is seen sois not a thing. Fat people made that up, cially and politically acceptable, there are that’s a race card with no race.” It is com- limits to it. A comedian who makes racist pletely false when so many have been joke is found hilarious by others and not bullied due to fat-shaming by the specific people he’s targeting.” Junior Korina Fay says, “Well Arbour’s video was repeatedly basically, it’s quite ironic because as she’s flagged and resulted in a temporary ban. arguing that fat-shaming isn’t a thing, Those who did so are in favor of censor[but] she’s completely discriminating ship. Instead, they should have reacted in against those who are considered overa way that was not so aggressive. Why is weight.” it okay to silence her right to practice the What Arbour does not realize freedom of speech? is that some obese people are born with Zambrano believes it is okay to that specific condition, so it is completely an extent, but since fat-shaming is [pickunacceptable to isolate them. ing on] that one specific group, it is not “I don’t believe it is funny. acceptable in our society. I know many people who have actuArbour may appear to be funny ally been bullied for being big. I think to some, but to others, she is offensive if you’re laughing at someone else’s and has no compassion, yet she is executweight, there’s something wrong with ing the freedom of speech. While proyou,” says senior, William Zambrano. tected by the First Amendment, it is her It is common for clothing stores opinion and she holds the right to voice to only sell larger sizes online instead of her opinion. carrying them stores, which is degrading, and makes people feel fatter even if they are not.

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e wary of the gray zone, where there is the very real danger of spit and clutter plummeting from the second story in the C building. You may not be aware, but one of the purposes of the gray tiles in the new building is to warn students that there is potential danger from above. While most may not have known, it is apparent that student to student communication transverses the first and second floors of the new building. During passing period, students yell and throw food/supplies up and down the building’s interior. Disgustingly, there are even students leaning over the second story railing and spitting down to the first! It is not only gross to observe, but it is also likely for someone to be struck by plunging drool. This has happened before...out of personal experience. Of course, it is not the fault of those standing in the gray zone, but it is advisable to avoid traversing the area. Make it a habit for yourself, and make it known to others. Those who practice the ability to spit and throw various items down to the first floor (or up to the second) should know by this point that such action results in potential danger to nearby peers, in addition to the fact that it serves to bestrew the floors, to the obvious dismay to custodians. I am tragically aware that the perpetrators of this act are likely either not to read this editorial, or choose to ignore it. I also fully expect that this behavior will continue. After all, there is an obvious lack of consequence. Does continuing to commit to these misdemeanors serve only as an expression of unruly disobedience? These are questions of morale. A simple lack of consequence should not justify misdeeds.

(Martinez) Two students in the gray zone, about to become victims.

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Dream Team, dreams on ERIKA VILLARREAL Staff writer

he Dream Team is a club here on campus dedicated to making the dreams of our special needs students come true. Former president and 2015 graduate Michelle Rivera was apprehensive that the Dream Team will cease to exist within the 2015-2016 school year since the majority of the club consisted of graduating seniors. Despite Michelle’s concern, the first official Dream Team club meeting attracted more than 50 new members. Current President, junior Andrew Naranjo, comments, “This year our club has received a tremendously large amount of support from our fellow Jags, with so many students wanting to help out, we hope to make a difference in the lives of others and help out those who need the extra support.” The club’s goals this year are just as big as last years. Vice President, senior Joanna Gonzalez comments, “This year our goal is to make every single Rock and Roller dream come true!” This mighty aim and passion is the legacy Rivera wished to leave behind and current members are proving worthy of meeting these standards. Besides assisting the Walk and Rollers event as the club’s main focus, the Dream Team members wish to actively express the notion that different, does not mean “defective.” Naranjo comments, “You see how these kids are just like everyone else, they have goals, hobbies and dreams for the future just like the rest of us. It is important that we be aware of our students with special needs, some of these kids may not have the same opportunities to make friends, but I guarantee you they are really awesome people!” Anyone who is interested making friends, impacting lives, and helping students achieve their dreams, the Dream Team is just for you. Luckily, this club is still taking in members so do not hesitate joining. Naranjo states, “Being a member has taught me that it isn’t just about making dreams come true but also realizing the impact you have in making a difference in other people’s lives. Hopefully we can extend the club to even more than just making dreams come true but doing other events that help bring their lives closer to ours.” Having this unique club is a true representation of the type of students our campus embodies. It is an honor to host the Walk and Rollers prom at Ontario and it is also an honor to have the Dream Team work hard to make sure every one is represented and included in our Jag family.

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