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Carlsbad’s own Rainbow Road 12-13

In this issue:

4 L.H.O.O.Q. 15 New Talent Bookstore Art Show

19 College Acceptances

21 Track and Field

2 news

photo highlight

march 2014

photo by elise chen

Sound Express, the advanced mixed show choir, performs their “Robin Hood” set on Feb. 28 at the CAC in their Night with the Stars showcase. From left to right, senior Thomas Downie, junior Skelly Smith and senior Lauren Brown ‘put their hands up’ to Mackelmore and Ryan Lewis’ “Can’t Hold Us.” “When you’re on stage singing and dancing there’s something about the adrenaline, the energy rising off the audience, some magical spark only performers experience that makes you forget everything and lose yourself in the songs,” junior Maximillian DeLoach said.

March 3/7

Deadline to sign up for AP exams

3/8

Grunion Bowl

3/12

CHS Coffeehouse Night

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Marine Corps Drum & Bugle Assembly

3/19- CAHSEE 20 3/27

Academy Intern Presentations

Community Vinnie Zellefrow memorial

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n Wed. Fed. 12, tragedy struck Carlsbad as 20-year-old, Carlsbad Alum Vincent “Vinnie” Zellefrow was killed in a hit and run as he was skateboarding with a friend along Carlsbad Boulevard. The 17-year-old girl who hit Zellefrow had allegedy been drinking around the time of the accident.

She was arested and on charges of a felony hit and run.

Zellefrow’s death deeply affected the community and many members in the community attended his memorial on Feb. 22 and left flowers, notes and his favorite jellybeans at the site of the accident.

Another memorial was placed at Boxd, where Zellefrow worked, and his coworkers payed tribute to him by wearing his favorite “Doctor Who” ties.

Zellefrow’s parents have creaed a fund to set up a permanent memorial and to start the Vinnie Zellefrow Music Scholarship for CHS students interested in pursuing their passion for music, something Zellefrow hoped to. do You can donate to the fund at http://www.youcaring.com/ memorial-fundraiser/vinnie-zellefrowmemorial-and-scholarship-fund/141651.

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Masquerade Ball

n March 1, CHS was taken back to the days of Shakespeare for the “Star Crossed Lovers” themed Masquerade Ball. Formal kept with the tradition of Morp by being a girls-ask-guys dance.

A unique feature of the dance was the formal court, which featured a guy and girl representative from each grade, voted on by the student body. The freshmen lord and lady were Walker Nasser and Jessi Derby. The sophomore duke and dutches were Collin Riccitelli and Marianna Marsden. The junior prince and princess were Emilio Bunnell and Abby Penrod. The senior king and queen were Taylor Bloomquist and Victoria Soto.

All week before the dance students dressed up for the spirit days (in order) PJ Day, Welcome to the Jungle Day, Preppy Polo Day, Sail the Seas Day and Match your Date/Friend day.

The dance took place from 7-11 p.m. in the Lancer Arena. ASB provided food trucks from Crepes Bonaparte and Sweet Treats for students’ enjoyment before the dance. Students came dressed to the nines, some even sporting masks, and everybody found a good time.

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Girls water polo

hanks to a win over Helix High School at Coggan Aquatic Complex in La Jolla on Thurs. Feb. 27, the girls varsity water polo team advanced to the CIF finals for the third year in a row.

CHS won 18-1, with the entire team playing at their best; especially team captain and fourth-year varsity member, Katrina King who scored seven goals and had three assists. The last two times the team made it to the finals, they came out of it with shiny new rings, but after losing eight seniors last year, they had to rebuild the team dynamic.

This new team contained four returning varsity players: seniors Katrina King, Malia Magro, Laura Vasse and Miya Fukutomi, but the starting string also contained strong talent from underclassmen who look to maintain the team’s reputation after the seniors graduate. This young team maintained an undefeated league record and had a strong win over Grossmont in the quarterfinals to get them this far.

So on formal night, instead of dancing the night away, they girls suited up to take on Granite Hills and go for their third straight CIF title.

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New and updated web features developed

calla blawusch brooklyn o’neill staff writers

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Wifi

any students were excited and a bit confused a few weeks ago when they ventured to the library to gain access to their very own wifi network.

Although students heaved a collective sigh of relief at the prospect of limiting their data use, many quickly became suspicious of newfound free internet access.

With tardy passes and stricter policies on going out to lunch, rumors of an even bigger crackdown surfaced: perhaps the school would keep a closer eye on students’ browser history and track prohibited phone use during class.

Even though the wifi is convenient, over half of students surveyed reported not using the service, mainly because of the slow connection and the inability to properly access social media websites such as Twitter and Tumblr.

“The wifi is a nice idea,” sophomore Madi Mendez said. “But I feel like it would be an invasion of privacy so I choose not to use it.”

Despite this concern, Assistant Principal Mr. Lord has made it clear that administration does not have the time to track each individual student’s internet history. This change is a part of the transition to the online testing of the new Common Core.

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ur school has gone through many changes this year, including the integration of technology into many facets of school life. Students can now

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Voting

he ability to vote on hot topics has been extended more openly to students this year.

Voting is nothing new, but the transfer from scantron voting to online raises the question: Will people actually contribute? “I think the edu ballots are cool,” junior Miya Scheble said. “They let the students have a voice but I wish there was a way to make sure more people voted.”

Voting preference

Percentage students who voted

enjoy many new online features such as the ability to make purchases and vote, all with the help of the newly established student wifi.

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Online store

arlsbad High’s new web store displays convenient features that are changing our school for the better. P.E. clothes, dance tickets, replacement ID cards, yearbooks and other items are now available for purchase online.

So now instead of missing the kickoff at a football game or spending some of the last precious hours of summer at registration, students can now plan ahead and bypass the wait, not unlike the famous “fast-passes” at Disneyland. The link for the website is listed as “Web Store” under “School Info” on the far left of the School Loop homepage.

Each student has a pre-existing account under their name and five-digit ID number. Once logged in, students must enter basic billing information including phone and address, then agree to the terms of service. After that, shoppers are free to add items into their cart and check out.

Buyers will receive a confirmation email of their purchase. This confirmation email must be printed out and brought with an ID in order to pick up purchased items. Spirit-wear must be picked up in room 7102, but all other items are located in the ASB finance office.

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Urban bookstore opens in Carlsbad Village natalie cortez

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black building nests between two restaurants on Carlsbad Village Drive. Almost mysterious to the eye, its walls are decorated with shelves that hold books from several genres and in all conditions.

Once a garage, L.H.O.O.Q Books/Ex-realism obtained its name from a compilation of foreign language definitions that are interpreted to mean ‘do what you want and if you believe in it and you think it’s art, then it’s art’.

In English, the acronym is pronounced “look”.

At first, it was an online bookstore, but the owner, Sean Christopher, set his mind to give back to the community.

After receiving his doctorate in English literature from the University of San Francisco, Christopher returned to his hometown. The bookstore was something he had in the back of his mind ever since he began writing and reading.

“It was just a shack and I thought, why not take advantage of being a big fish in a small pond and try to create a beacon of creativity and inspiration that people can bounce off and share and take from and give to and also have,” Christopher said. “A place like this is almost a dime in a dozen in a city like New York, LA or San Francisco, but here it’s the only thing even close.”

Inside the space, books are stacked and a chair hangs on the ceiling. French doors lead to the owner’s yard. He and his assistants, Breelyn Burns, and Michael LaMadrid worked side by side to finish the interior of the shop.

“People have donated half the stuff that’s in the store, from the flooring, to a hundred gallon fish tank, to the French doors, to all the wood, which has been donated by the community and I haven’t even advertised,” Christopher said.

Christopher is trying to bring an artistic vibe to the Carlsbad community and inspire others to take part of fulfilling a larger variety of underground movements. He plans on bringing back the value of art, which he feels is being lost in the United States since public schools are cutting out arts programs.

“Art and cultures are not just integral but a necessity to the balance of a healthy and happy society,” Christopher said.

With that in mind, he proposed the idea of not only using the bookstore as a creative outlet, but to help people

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photo by jacquelyn nakamura

L.H.O.O.Q/Exrealism is located on Carlsbad Village Dr. between Garden State Bagels and Taco Bell/KFC. The exterior of the store allows people to take and bring books back based on the honor system.

in workshops. The workshops are going to feature all kind of creative professions ranging from writing to fine art to graphic art to industrial design.

“The emphasis is teaching people that out there, as long as you put much time in energy or whatever your focus is in, the odds of you having a successful career are high,” Christopher said.

Society believes people can not make a career out of artistry, which inspires Christopher to teach young creators that they do not have to be starving artists in order to fulfill their dreams. He aims to end this misconception and spread the word about the possibilities of maintaining a working class occupation in the field of writing.

“Being an artist, as long as you’re really trying and working hard, is just as respectable of a pursuit as it is to be a lawyer or a scientist or a doctor. It’s all about the passion and the effort,” Christopher said.

Since the space is small, Christopher hand picks every book.

“These stories on the shelf, if you find the right one that connects to you, it can be as important and life changing to the way you live and your emotions and the way you see the world. And at the very least, as much say your favorite band, where your fashion and the way you think about love and people changes, and that’s what is on these shelves,” Christopher said.

L.H.O.O.Q/Ex-Realism will open its doors to Carlsbad in spring. Christopher presents himself with open arms to anyone with a desire to read and write. His workshops will be open to all ages.

“My hope is to bring all the diamonds out of the rough,” Christopher said. “I want to motivate others and be motivated and inspire and do all that stuff that we really dream about.”

I want people to walk away inspired and impassioned to do what they want to do. ”

sean christopher

What the store offers: • • • • •

workshops for all subjects an outside garden and a cafe poetry readings movie nights a projection screen to connect internationally with other writers

Find more information and updates on L.H.O.O.Q/ Exrealism’s Facebook page.

photo by jacquelyn nakamura

Owner Sean Christopher works inside of L.H.O.O.Q organizing books by genre and author. Christopher, a Carlsbad alumni, returned to create an outlet for the arts. With the help of his assistants, Breelyn and Michael, the store will open in spring.

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lancer express, volume 27, issue 5

Austrians make their second visit this school year livi langen

staff writer

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very year, Carlsbad hosts students from Sankt Pölten, Austria. Unlike most years, there are two groups of Austrians visiting during the 2013-2014 school year.

Students may have already had the pleasure of interacting with these Austrian students, but in case they missed an opportunity to learn about another culture, in less than a week, there will be another batch of these friendly foreigners on campus.

The students who visited in September experienced many memorable moments from their trip, including excursions to Universal Studios, beach bonfires and swimming in the Pacific ocean. The incoming group hopes for a similar experience full of first-time experiences.

“Visiting America was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had,” Helene Dockner said. “I wanted to experience the American school system and way of life. Before I visited, I had only seen high schools like that in movies.”

Dockner visited Carlsbad earlier this school year and does not regret a moment of her trip.

The hosting

experience provides a culture shock for both the hosts and the visitors.

“I would definitely recommend a California trip to other Austrians,” Dockner said. “It was very impressive and so much different than Europe.”

Students from Sankt Pölten school in Austria have various options to choose from when they take their foreign trip. Only some of them choose Carlsbad. The program runs through the arts departments at both Sankt Pölten and CHS. Therefore, the hosts include members of choir, band, orchestra and drama. For every student hosted, the host receives $200 in funds toward their department.

“Hosting is both educational and rewarding,” coordinator Sabine Huemer said. “It is interesting to see the many cultural differences.”

Hosting often results in a unique friendship with a person on the other side of the world. Forming relationships like these bridges the cultural gap between the two distant countries, which brings people together who would have never interacted otherwise.

“Ever since I hosted our Austrian student Julia, we’ve stayed in contact,” host Laura Ferris said. “We send treats back and forth in the mail and give Christmas presents. It is interesting to keep in contact with someone who is so far away. We have a really unique friendship.”

In addition to gaining a foreign friend, the two week trip serves as an opportunity for the Austrians to practice their English. They utilize their skills through speaking only English for the majority of their visit.

“Speaking a language other than German for such a

long time was very difficult, but it helped me improve,” Dockner said. “By the end of my visit, I was actually having dreams in English. But language was not the biggest difference from Sankt Pölten. I think that the size of the school and city was the most obvious difference.”

Carlsbad has over twice the population of Sankt Pölten and our school population is nearly three times the size of theirs.

“Everything is larger in America,” Dockner said.

“There are bigger schools, bigger highways, bigger stores, even bigger chips packages. I’ve never seen anything like that before.”

Despite the adjustments that the Austrians have to make when they arrive, the experience is eye-opening.

Unfortunately, the long-lasting host program between our school and Sankt Pölten may not take place next year, as the Austrian teacher who organizes the trip will retire.

“Carlsbad has hosted these wonderful Austrian students for over ten years,” Huemer said. “We treasure the relationship between the schools. It brings cultures together and shapes great friendships.”

Carlsbad arts collective club creates cumulative CD riley hoffman staff writer

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oing through the day of a normal high school kid, music tends to be a pretty big constant. Ask any American teenager and they’re very likely to consider music a huge part in their busy daily routines. This culture causes music and arts to be very common outlets for the students. A group of these students look to use this outlet for something bigger.

Recently, a group of students decided to create the Carlsbad Arts Collective Club in order to bring these artists together and showcase their talents. From the painters to the guitarists, this club exposes the school’s talented to anyone they can.

“I think there were two things Carlsbad needed for a while,” junior Yaseen Hashmi said. “One, a way to get student artists publicity, and two, more funding and attention to art programs run through the school. The Arts Collective was kind of a way to synthesize the two by having the students’ art support their own programs.”

The students in the club are also creating a compilation CD of many different artists and genres in order to get the students publicized on a greater scale. The club is looking to release the first edition of this CD later this month. It will feature 10 to 14 original songs written by students.

“The club is to promote awareness for student artists at Carlsbad,” junior Connor Shaw said. “The CD is more of a way to get exposure while also making profits to benefit the arts programs.”

This CD is a concept Carlsbad has never seen before, and the creators hope the collaborative style of the project will make it a success. Those behind the idea built it

from the ground up and firmly believe in its potential to succeed.

“The CD came about from a conversation about how to get students exposure,” junior Gabe Retzer said. “We’re all very interested in music in the club, so it was a very natural direction to go, and we believe our own passion can drive the project to success.”

Although the club’s first project is a CD, the group is not exclusive to the musically gifted population of the school. Students from all different artistic talents are welcome to join and showcase their talents.

“It was mostly just chance that the first project ended up being musical,” Shaw said. “We are thinking that we’ll have the visual arts programs create the cover art in order to spread the project’s focus away from just the music.”

As the process of making the CD is still being worked on, the members of the club insist that any artists interested in making an appearance send in their music, or at least contact the club members.

“We have a Facebook page called the Carlsbad Arts Collective,” Hashmi said. “People can submit their works there, or talk to any of us officers in the club for more information on the CD, how to submit or just the club in general.”

The members of the club are adamant that the CD can do nothing but good for artists involved. With the active

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community the club is creating, and the potential that the members insist the CD has, they could very well be correct.

“There honestly no reason for artists not to join the club and submit their work,” Retzer said. “It’s free publicity, and we’re working extremely hard to spread the CD as far and wide as possible.”

Though the project’s main purpose is giving the student artists publicity, the club plans to use the profits to benefit the different art programs at Carlsbad. This includes the visual arts, drama, and of course, the music programs.

“For the funds we obtain, we are currently planning to specifically use them for renovations in the CAC because that’s currently a big issue,” Shaw said. “Not with hiring people, but rather just towards general upkeep and other necessities.”

The club hopes their work will only take them upward after the CD release, allowing them to continue to showcase their artistic talents. With the artistic nature at a school like Carlsbad, the members know that future projects have great potential to become something much bigger for all the students involved.

“A lot of artists here in Carlsbad are really good, and for the most part could use some exposure,” Hashmi said. “It’s pretty hard to do your own PR, especially as a teenager, and a lot of places won’t even give a teenager a gig. It’s just a great network to get your stuff out there, along with supporting your school at the same time.”

The CD is more of a way to get exposure while also making profits to benefit the arts programs. ” connor shaw

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lancer express, volume 27, issue 5

Shakespeare shakes our peers W

editorial board

hen anyone mentions Shakespeare or one of his many works, the initial response of high school students is to flinch in terror. The Old English, lack of proper syntax, never ending monologues and complex plot lines put students up in arms against the Bard of Avon. And if they do open their books, by some coaxing or implement of force, they are too busy throwing themselves a pity party to see that Shakespeare has many lessons to teach them.

Though it can be argued that Shakespeare was a collection of different writers, a pseudonym for Francis Bacon, or even a woman, there can be no arguing that this literary genius has lessons for each generation and especially teens.

Take “Romeo and Juliet” for example.

Reading it freshman year, you think, “How can this relate to me? Its about a three day love escapade of children of feuding families in an Italian city state. Last time I checked, my family doesn’t have an archenemy.”

But upon a closer reading, you can see a Shakespearean warning to all teens and adults about acting rash and without thought for consequence.

All of the deaths occur only because Romeo completely switches off his logic and heedlessly acts on instinct. And that echoes to every teen. With the allure of drugs, alcohol, unprotected sex and dangerous activities all around, a little levelheadedness and ability to stop and think about consequences is never a bad trait to have.

But of course you probably didn’t realize this as a freshman; you just couldn’t wait to be a sophomore and break free of Shakespeare’s soliloquies. You couldn’t escape the old Bard, though, because odds are he assaulted you once again, this time with “Julius Caesar.”

Besides sharing a name with our favorite German editor, “Julius Caesar” relates to the common high school girl’s worry about disloyal friends.

Now, your friends most likely aren’t actually plotting to stab you in the back, but when someone you thought was your friend start gossiping about you, it sure feels like it.

Just remember that Shakespeare was writing a drama, and just like the drama in your life, it’s usually a product of

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your imagination. Hopefully you’ve chosen loyal friends and will never have to exclaim, “Et tu (insert name here)?”

For one year, you do get that wished for reprieve, but senior year comes and you must, once again, deal with Shakespeare and his historical drama “Macbeth.”

Macbeth meets his demise because he gives in to the pressure from his harrowing wife to commit a heinous crime and then goes mad dealing with the guilt and paranoia that ensues as a result. Now, you hopefully don’t have a nagging wife at home, but peer pressure serves the same purpose and if you don’t find a way to stand up for yourself, then you may end up in an equally destructive situation.

Giving into peer pressure will result in guilt slowly eating away at your soul. And even if you are without conscience, allowing you to feel guilt free, the paranoia of being caught will consume your time and drive you

insane as you must go out of your way to cover up your actions. Don’t end up like Macbeth; use your own judgment and make the right decision so you don’t have to deal with the ugly ramifications.

While “Romeo and Juliet” warns against rashness, “Hamlet,” considered Shakespeare’s magnum opus, qualifies the statement made in the previous work by showing us the fallout that can happen from too much thought and little action. Reading about Prince Hamlet’s preoccupation with over thinking and hesitating to act, we learn that sometimes, action must be taken, but only after careful thought and consideration.

Shakespeare teaches us to find the perfect balance in our life between heedless action, demonstrated by Romeo, and paralyzing thought, brought to us by the fresh prince of Denmark. To find this balance of action versus thought is vital for students not only during their high school years but also through their entire life.

When it comes to relationships, “Othello” teaches high school couples how jealousy, especially one born out of nothing, can lead to disaster. What seemed like a perfect relationship between the newlyweds is quickly torn apart when jealousy, quite unsubstantiated at that, is planted in Othello’s heart and then the relationship ends in murder. Look, I am not saying that if you are jealous, you will murder your significant other, all I am saying is that this play shows us how jealousy can be corrosive to even the most seemingly perfect relationships.

Though initially it seems as if Shakespeare is trying to torture you with his confusing language and the only reason he is famous is because of the pain his stories can inflict of high schoolers, if you dig deeper, you see that many of the lessons he tried to impart on his society are just as viable on young adults today.

So be grateful that your English teacher assigns the great Bard’s work for you to read; at the very least you get to watch your classmates embarrass themselves as they try to act it out and at best you might learn a lesson or two that will sustain you throughout your high school years and possible adult life. But if you really want to miss out on this wisdom and just get the bare bones plot of the story, we’ll help you out: every title character dies.

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Let’s talk about Netflix for a second jennifer simpson staff writer

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f you’re a teenager living within the twenty-first century, chances are you’ve had to make some pretty difficult decisions in life. Those heavily weighed decisions on whether to give into the lure of Netflix or call it a night after noticing the near risen sun have plagued our generation for far too long. With heavy eyelids, disheveled hair and a bad case of morning breath, we stumble through life waiting like an addict for our next hit of endless entertainment. And similar to the attitude of an addict, I’ve come to a simple conclusion concerning Netflix: It is good and I need it.

Whether it’s 3 am or pm you can probably find a good portion of Carlsbad students inspecting the ceaseless movie titles and genres Netflix has to offer.

Never before has there existed a source of entertainment like Netflix. That being said, never before has a generation had to deal with the issues that come along with a live streaming device. Now more than ever, students have struggled with maintaining responsibilities and sustaining a proactive attitude. I admit that I fall victim to these drawbacks occasionally, but I believe this Eden of Entertainment is worth it all.

This title is well deserved as Netflix has become the Oppy to my Jax, the Jessie to my Walter White, the Chuck

Bass to my Blair...you get the idea. However, Netflix hasn’t just dominated my life, it’s established a new medium for the film industry and continues to expose viewers around the world to an eclectic range of work.

But for Netflix, that’s just not enough. Right when you think you have them pegged as merely a portal for mainstream networks and cinemas to broadcast their products, Netflix decides to take it’s brand even further with Netflix original programming. New shows unseen by any poor soul without a Netflix account. And unlike regular series distributed by prime time networks,

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performance, following an engaging plot and listening to a powerful score are all great distractions from the stress and worries of the real world.

Want to get your mind off that pesky Chem homework? Netflix is there. Granted this might not be the most productive decision, but it will always feel like the right one. Want to get insightful with some friends?

Boom! Ted Talks and other documentaries are provided to you. Having a tough day? Don’t worry there’s five hours of Grey’s Anatomy that can cure that. With all this diversity among its shelves, Netflix can easily capture the attention of its viewers endlessly for hours.

Although there are certain drawbacks to obtaining a device with so many capabilities, I believe Netflix’s primary gift to humanity is enough to rule out the negatives (Although I can sincerely say I mourn the banishment of Blockbusters). This gift is exposure. With categories filled with independent documentaries, foreign films or even little known TV series, there is always something new to find and take away from.

Netflix enables me to peer into the lives, minds and stories of people all around the world. It’s true that avoiding reality will do more harm than good, but isn’t it also beneficial to realize how wide the human imagination is? Taking a step back and witnessing a bigger world from the comfort of your home is a gift unlike any other. So, thank you Netflix. I think I’ll binge a little more.

Netflix has become the Oppy to my Jax, the Jessie to my Walter White, the Chuck Bass to my Blair.

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Netflix offers the entire season up front. No more anxiety attacks or temporary cases of depression due to cruel cliffhangers or suspenseful loose ends. With an entire season at your fingertips that leaves you with only one thing to do...binge.

Binge watching has taken over the experience of television. With the plentiful supply of shows and movies, it’s no wonder this trend has come to be what it is today.

Similar to other entertainment addicts, I have a hard time walking away from a show or movie without wanting more. And why should I have to? Watching an impeccable

Why conform with the norm? erianna flores staff writer

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ipster: an eccentric individual whose interests and way of life are contrasting to the majority of society (i.e. a nonconformist).

So isn't it ironic how more than a quarter of the student body can be classified as this modern day hipster species? They are invading our high school as we know it.

Look around you, “Hipsters” are everywhere. You can usually find them looking through the lens of black rimmed glasses, dressed in thrift store clothing (maybe even wearing a T-shirt plastered with the title of a classic rock band they're not really into) and vintage shoes.

Nowadays these hipsters seem to be more of secret fashionistas hoping to appear as some mysterious indie kid no one can figure out.

So exactly how has this hipster trend come about?

It starts out like any other fashion trend. One person begins dressing in a manor that catches the attention of an admirer. When their admirer imitates their style, they too catch the attention of others, and the cycle begins. But as soon as this fashion statement goes viral, the Hipsters will search for something else in order to differentiate themselves from the majority, until it once again goes viral.

As the idea of a nonconformist becomes more obviously fabricated, the origin of the hipster seems

to fade from their very own minds. Hipsters are based off of the social activists of the sixties we all know as hippies. While hippies were deep, and insightful and had more respect for the arts rather than living life by social expectations, hipsters have sadly become the opposite. In their attempt to stand out amongst their peers they have instead blended in with their own clique.

So how can you differentiate the authentic nonconformists from the wannabe hipsters? It certainly won’t be a challenge. As you go on through the years of elementary, middle school and high school you begin to

notice the people who have grown up alongside of you change and morph into the adults they will soon become.

But before they completely figure themselves out, they go through what adults know as “phases”.

When the perfect student turns into a mischievous rebel with that “I don’t care what anyone thinks about me” attitude, and the girly girl becomes an emo punk rock lover with a sudden niche for old fashioned materials, it’s obvious they are not just expressing who they are, but instead attempting to become someone they want to be.

Although there are a significant number of fickle people, there are, fortunately, a few who remain pretty much the same all throughout their childhood. Aside from maturing, and going through the natural process of aging, their personality and interests remain similar.

They have unknowingly avoided being corrupted into the stereotypical cliques of high school. And without the eagerness of standing out, they have succeeded just that. Why? Because, we admire those with confidence, and individuality.

So to all the hipsters and wannabe nonconformists: if the goal is to be original, following a trend would only contradict the objective, yet that is exactly what hipsters have done. If what’s “in” happens to be your style then cool, go for it. But attempting to adapt a quality in hopes of standing out, isn’t the way to go. Don’t try to be a hipster, and don’t try to become a nonconformist when that’s not who you are. Yes, it may be nice to be secretly envied, or to be looked up to, but not for all the wrong reasons.

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lancer express, volume 27, issue

Ain’t no remedy for the football blues garrett snyder editor

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SAD, BAD, RAD

ne hundred and eighty three days. It’s sad. Really.

No football. Wait, let it soak in...yep still stings. They say it’ll be back in the blink of an eye, they say be thankful for 17 weeks of regular season, they say don’t worry there’s always baseball, they say.

Here we are, the dead period, purgatory of life for many of us. Ain’t it peachy?

Sundays are sad, filled with news and under-performing basketball teams.

Monday nights, you made it through the day, but for what? Thursdays, not a single game to flirt with your excitement for the weekend. Saturdays, I guess you can nap now.

Football, the love of your life, it breaks your heart when it leaves, and yet you must find a way to cope, to fill the void.

The Winter Olympics, an easy rebound, the pain subsides but only temporarily.

March Madness, a decent hook up, keeps you occupied for a month, but definitely something you won’t live down. Baseball, a cheap hooker, if you accidentally catch a glimpse of a game on TV you’ll spend the rest of your downtime trying to erase that memory before the draft comes around.

This year we’re spoiled. It’s hard to believe, but reprieve is on the way. No sports fan can deny the passion the World Cup brings, and even if you know absolutely nothing about soccer, it’s easy to get caught up in the immense pride the sport brings to millions. But, for you, there is just one remedy for the football blues.

Football.

You’re stuck day dreaming for now.

Twiddling your thumbs and secretly checking your fantasy football account reminiscing on the year that was. It’s bittersweet, of course all good things have to come to an end, ahh who am I kidding?

It’s just not fair. Basketball teams play at least 52 games in a season, baseball 162, football, well I’m stuck with 16. Seventeen leisurely weekends, and then, as if out of a Shakespeare tragedy, we must watch in horror as only five weeks separates the glory days and the bitter end.

Dreams are all we have for now.

Dreams of the sweet release of the laces from Brees’ hand, the punishing hits by Kuechly and the “Luke” chant that follows, the unforgettable runbacks by Patrick Peterson and the many pick sixes by Tony “Thromo” Dreams. Sure, there is more to life than football, but how much more?

Go ahead, rant on about how ridiculous this seems, the utter ignorance of my infatuation with football, how millions of people around the world should just suck it up. Don’t miss the opportunity now, because, in six months the tables will turn. Ingrained in our culture is the need for entertainment. The need for passion, pride and love in any form.

Whether people want to believe it or not, 250 pound men running around a 120 yard field with a small leather ball is the best thing we have going.

It’s evolved by Roman standards, but barbaric all the same. It’s raw, simple and beautiful.

Enjoy the combine, anticipate the draft, celebrate the training camps and

cherish the game. You can easily take it all for granted, I know I don’t.

The break is here, don’t get blindsided by it. You may find yourself watching “Rudy”, “Brian’s Song”, “Remember the Titans” or even “Waterboy” more often than usual recently. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. “Friday Night Lights” has filled many a nights in the Snyder household

since Russell Wilson first hoisted the Lombardi trophy up. But we’ll get through it. Together. In the meantime we can only hope for one of the stars to get involved in a murder case, sex scandal, dog fighting ring, really anything to keep our minds off of, yes, baseball.

Sept. 4 we’re almost there…

The Winter Olympics have come and gone, but how do this year’s athletes rate out with us?

Lindsey Vonn

Shaun White

Mens Slope-style Skiers

Last Winter Olympics’ sweetheart from the United States made no appearance this year in Sochi due to an ACL tear. At Vancouver in 2010 she earned a gold medal in the alpine downhill, the first American woman to do so, while also amazing the viewers with her stunning looks. While Vonn was sidelined, America watched Julia Mancuso earn only one bronze medal, something Vonn could probably get away with, but Mancuso just seemed way too excited. I mean it’s bronze, like one step up from copper. Vonn has been ravaging the media with her relationship with the one and only Tiger Woods, but to the disappointment of all Olympic fanatics, she could not slalom onto the scene in 2014.

No lettuce, no gold. The flying tomato and Carlsbad local laid an egg in the 2014 Olympics. He started by pulling out of an event, and becoming the most talked about Olympian at the games. The athletes and media would not let him forget about this as White was pestered throughout the week through interviews and social media.

Deciding to only compete in the half-pipe so that he would have more time to prepare to defend his back to back gold medals, White set the bar high. However, instead of the picture perfect finish with the famous “Yolo” trick we all anticipated, he lost to a guy nicknamed “I-pod”. Fourth place. Maybe next year? Oh yeah, never mind.

Joss Christensen, Gus Kenworthy and Nick Goepper: America’s poster boys in Sochi, swept the podium in their event and at the same time stole the hearts of thousands of girls waiting for their return to the States. The three young guns already made their way onto a Wheaties cereal box (though who still eats Wheaties?) and onto the couch of the Today Show (I’m sure that was their first choice). Who knows where the newfound fame has them now, but it’s probably somewhere every young boy dreams of going. Besides the sparkle in their eyes, their performances rocked the Olympic scene and put slope-style skiing back to the forefront for American youth.

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AP Art expands creative abilities tyra wu

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here is no loud chatter, only the occasional murmur between students. As opposed to a teacher lecturing at the front of the room, there are several art pieces in progress hanging on the board. Within the AP Art class, each student is intensely focused on their work. Unlike most academic classes, this class focuses on originality and freedom of expression.

In the only art class that offers AP credit, 20 students must create an art piece a week. Over the school year, students create 24 pieces of art to submit for the AP test.

Students may choose between creating a drawing and painting or a 2-D design portfolio. While drawing and painting is more focused on tonal values and line technique, 2-D design focuses on composition and design aspects. Examples of 2-D design include digital imaging, fashion design, collage and weaving.

“Drawing and painting is about the marks you physically make on something,” AP art teacher Ms. Foulk said. “2-D design involves photography and graphic design.”

Of the 24 submitted pieces, 12 are included in the concentration which is centered around a theme. Each art piece is accompanied with a paragraph describing how the art pertains to the theme. The other pieces are included in the breadth, which is meant to showcase the wide range of abilities of the student. These 24 pieces are then digitally submitted to the AP website. An additional five pieces are physically mailed in for the AP graders to assess the quality of the art.

Despite the immense amount of art each student must produce, the hard work pays off. In addition to college credit, students have a full portfolio for college applications or potential jobs.

“It’s really rewarding because you get all the perks of it being an AP class and you have the freedom to create what you want,” senior Tara Cobb said.

The portfolios are graded according to a rubric, which is available on the AP website. Although the AP guidelines are specific, there is still plenty of room for creativity. There are almost no restrictions on mediums and no specific guidelines on what to create, other than it should showcase mastery of design aspects.

“In general it’s just kind of create what you want to create and try to create a wide variety of work,” Cobb said.

In addition, this class provides the opportunity for students to experiment with several different mediums.

Along with parent donations, Ms. Foulk writes grants that allow her to purchase a variety of professional materials.

“We have access to so many supplies like expensive oil paints and nice colored pencils that I obviously would not have access to outside of this class,” senior Sjana Carter said. “They have really expanded my abilities.”

As this is the most advanced art class at CHS, it is assumed that students have acquired the skills to work independently. Although students are usually given the class time to work on their portfolio pieces, Ms. Foulk occasionally assigns still-lifes, pictures with inanimate subjects, to challenge their abilities.

In order to take AP Art, students must have taken Drawing and Painting, which is the second most difficult

art class. However, some students are able to skip this step if they have a portfolio available for Ms. Foulk to assess their abilities.

“If you’re really dedicated to it and you can put in the work, you don’t need to be the best artist, but obviously talent helps because it is a tough AP class,” Carter said.

One of the unique aspects of the class is that for their midterm and final, each students creates a PowerPoint of their pieces so far and presents them to the class. Students then give critiques and feedback, allowing the artist to understand an outsider’s perspective.

“My favorite part is actually the midterm and the final because you can see what everyone else in the class has done and how far they’ve progressed throughout the year,” Cobb said.

The demands of AP Art may be tough to balance with other activities and school work. Each piece can take from around six to eight hours. If art pieces are not completed in class, students may have to work at home.

“A lot of people don’t really consider that AP Art is just as challenging as any other AP class but it’s tough because of all the deadlines and quality of work expected,” junior Mitchell Aragon said.

Due to its challenging nature, prospective AP Art students should be committed and willing to devote several hours to art. However, this class teaches more than just technical art skills.

“You can take the skills you learn in class and apply it to your art even if you’re not going to an art school,” Aragon said. “But the most important thing I’ve learned are good life lessons, like how to manage my time.”

art courtesy of tara cobb

Above: One of 12 pieces created by Tara Cobb for her breadth submission for the AP Art test. It depicts a playful self-portrait created using acrylics on paper. Texture was given using thick gloss medium.

Far Left: This piece was inspired by a photo of model Barbara Palvin as part of Mitchell Aragon’s breadth submission. Aragon worked on the piece for approximately one month. He used oil paints to create the piece.

Left: Lucy Li’s charcoal piece for her breadth submission. Li was inspired by a photo of Miranda Kerr but also added her own interpretation to the piece. art courtesy of mitchell aragon

art courtesy of lucy li

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Looking for a new perspective savannah wardle

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wo seniors, Kaytlin Barr and Loni Merritt, extend their photography interest beyond a mere hobby by turning it into a passion, creative outlet and business venture.

Both Barr and Merritt’s enthusiasm for photography is authentically conveyed through their individual work. Although they have different approaches to art, both look through a lens to elicit their creativity and preserve their favorite memories.

Kaytlin Barr and Loni Merritt balance their photography businesses with their other curricular and extracurricular activities. Merritt shares the role of president for the Wish for Kids Club and is a member of the Polynesian Club. Barr is president of the Athletes for Rwanda Club and represents the community after winning the title of Princess in the Miss Carlsbad Pageant.

Their photographs can be viewed on their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.

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Q&A with Kaytlin Barr

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4 Lancer Express: What inspired your interest in photography?

Loni Merritt: If any magazines inspire me it would have to be Nylon magazine or any catalogs from Free People.

LE: How long have you been taking photos?

LM: I’ve been shooting film since I was younger. I used someone’s SLR camera one year at camp and I fell in love with it and had to get one when I got home. I’ve been playing with it since I was around ten or eleven.

LE: What’s your favorite subject to photograph?

LM: I don’t really have a favorite. I like to photograph nature and I love people because I enjoy styling them which, for me, is half the fun. I also like to photograph animals.

LE: Do you think you will pursue photography as a career choice?

LM: It would be really nice but it’s risky out there because it’s so competitive and I know so little compared to everything a professional would know.

LE: What makes your photographs unique from others?

LM: Other peoples’ photos are edited to look very high quality and glossy. Mine are a bit more faded and less polished which is a stylistic choice I like.

Lancer Express: What inspired your interest in photography?

Kaytlin Barr: When I was in middle school, my aunt and I started taking pictures together just of random things and she had the motivation to start a business. That began my desire to start a business as well.

LE: What is your favorite subject to photograph?

KB: I love photographing people because you get to see how people act and you get to interact with someone rather than just taking a picture of something that’s still.

LE: Do you think you will pursue photography as a career choice?

KB: I think in the future I definitely want to have photography as a part of my life but I’m not sure right now if it’s going to be my first career choice. I have always thought when I have a family it would be a really cool job to have because it’s not as time consuming. I love it so it’s going to be a part of my life whether or not it is a career.

LE: Can you tell me a little bit about your business now?

KB: I have a local business and I do senior and family pictures. I started the business when I was in 10th grade. I have a Facebook and Instagram page.

LE: Does your work have a common theme?

KB: Well I really love finding the light. My theme has morphed throughout my career so obviously light hasn’t always been present in my images, but I always strive to include light because that’s where I find the warmth in my images and I think it makes my images unique.

1. Kaytlin Barr utilizes the light of the sunset to capture her four year old cousin, Emerson LaBianca.

The shot was taken at Tamarack Beach.

2. Enveloped by the scenery, Kristen Cole poses for Kaytlin Barr at Maroon Bells. These two mountain peaks are located outside of Aspen, Colorado.

3. Loni Merritt captures Hailey Renna in front of bougainvillea bushes in Leucadia. Loni’s goal was to match Hailey’s outfit with the setting.

4. During a trip to Africa, Loni photographs a young boy in Nirobi, which is located in Kenya, Africa. The boy is a member of the Maasai tribe.

Visit their pages Loni Merritt Photography Kaytlin Barr Photography kaytlinbarrphotography photo courtesy of loni merritt

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he clock reads 11:41, and you can feel the tension from your classmates in the room rising. You’ve only had two classes so far and already you’re feeling mentally drained; you long to stretch your legs and have a warm slice of Knockout’s mouth-watering white stone pizza. Suddenly you hear the loud ring of the dismissal bell; you hurry towards the gates, avoid the mass of people that swarm out of their classes and flash Tony your ID card with your group of friends trailing behind you.

Everyone piles in the backseat, music blaring; a look of satisfaction washes over your face; you’ve beaten the congestion that blocks the two exits of the parking lot. As your third period migraine melts away, you grin at your friends while you whip around the corner. Suddenly in that quick second of distraction--BAM! Next thing you know, your car has wrecked the car in front of you and your own headlights are destroyed. The freedom that comes with driving flashes before your eyes. You picture your parents’ disapproving stares and insurance bills piling up all around. All of this

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could have easily been avoided if you were just a little more cautious, and sadly this isn’t even close to the worst scenario.

These sort of accidents and mishaps occur frequently in our own parking lot. With a majority of upperclassmen legally driving, traffic and conflict are bound to occur in our overfilled parking lot. But the overpopulation does not give an excuse to those who drive recklessly.

Whether you are showing off for your friends, hurrying to get a quick bite to eat or racing home to print out that final paper due next period; failing to abide by the rules of the road is unacceptable.

Driving a car is equivalent to carrying a loaded gun, and every time you put your keys in the ignition, as a licensed driver you have the responsibility to drive safely for yourself and everyone around you.

With all the speeders and mindless drivers in our parking lot, many hazards present themselves and it’s essential to stay alert to avoid them. We have gathered some statistics, tips and possible solutions to help you safely navigate through our school parking lot and be an all around better driver.

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“It’s a good idea to take the smart start classes, even though we took away the requirement, because it helps inform you on driving safety.”

-Mr. Lord

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emilio gonzalez staff writer

Statistics show that 16 and 17-year-old driver death rates increase with each additional passenger.

16-year-olds have higher crash rates than drivers of any other age.

“I think with two exits we have a controlle exit, which is good. With too many exits y going to have too many cars out into the t lanes too quickly. In my personal opinion, think two exits are reasonable and I think meet the need right now.”

-Duncan Sanchez

In 2010, 22% of drivers aged 15 through 20 involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes were drinking.

In their first year of driving 1 out of 5 16 year-old drivers has an accident.

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Teens have the lowest rate of seat belt use. In 2011, only 54% of high school students reported they always wear seat belts when riding with someone else.

33 percent of deaths among 13 to 19-year-olds in 2010 occurred in motor vehicle crashes.

Talking on a cell phone can double the likelihood of an accident as well as slow a young driver’s reaction time down to that of a 70-year-old.

“I just think people need when they’re backing out spend time checking inst about making it to Cessy go like 90 out of the park - Jason Oliver, 12

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“The school parking lot is really not safe. People get hit, people bump into each other’s cars and they leave and no one wants to hang around and deal with it. It’s not safe, there should be people directing traffic inside of the parking lot because teenagers in crowded lots should not be able to conduct traffic on their own.”

- Sara Harelson, 12

Distractions: -Phones -Technology -Passengers -Music -Food -Weather -Pedestrians -Scenery -Rubbernecking -Other crashes

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Students and teachers host New Talent jacob luna

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here are so many talented students that are yet to be noticed at CHS, mostly because of how difficult it is to get their work out into the community. This week, students overcame that problem thanks to a unique opportunity. On Wed. Feb 25, students and teachers worked together to put on a photography and film event to show off the students’ talents that the public never gets to see.

“It was a photography and film show for up and coming photographers to showcase their work and expose them to the community and local companies,” senior photographer Ashley Odom said.

“It’s a great way for students to get our work out there who normally wouldn’t.”

While the main focus of the New Talent showcase was to have the students shine through with their own pieces and work, they decided to also have a silent auction to raise money for a thoughtful and charitable cause, Kids for Peace.

“All of the money collected from the silent auction will go towards Kids for Peace, which helps provide funds for a child in a small village in Kenya to go to a school for a year, have a uniform and have food for the day,” photography and graphic

design teacher Ms. Burroughs said. “Every $40.00 is going directly to a child to help them go to school in Kenya.”

Ms. Burroughs, Ms. King and all of the ambitious and passionate students who participated spent approximately three weeks setting up and planning the whole event.

“A lot of work and hours have been put into this show,” senior photographer and filmmaker Eithel Krauss said. “Both photography and filmmaking mean a lot to me and are a big part of my life. I have a lot of fun doing both of them.”

Ms. Burroughs, with the help of some very focused and dedicated photography students, was able to contact a host of different people to spread the word about the event and contact different companies for assistance. In addition to garnering support from placing posters around the campus, they were able to get a spot on KUSI to promote the event.

“We’ve had a ton of community support from locally-run businesses. The location of the show was at Studio 514, an organic hair salon and arts collective based out of Oceanside,” Burroughs said. “The salon is very good friends with the owners of Brixton Manufacturing company, so the whole creative team including their head photographer were the judges of the show.

The company Raen Optics donated prizes

such as sunglasses as well.”

As the photography and film showcase came to a close, both the students and the teachers who had put so much time and effort into this felt like all of the work was worth it. The event had a great turnout and was a very lively environment, with all of the people in attendance enjoying the photos and films.

“I always say to the students in my classes, ‘Can art do anything good for the world?’” Burroughs said. “Well this is a great example of art making some kind of positive change in the world, because we are helping those underprivileged kids go to school and be able to have a meal, and that is a very rewarding feeling.”

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Senior students Eithel Krauss and Loni Merritt receive first and second place awards from teachers Ms. King and Ms. Burroughs. Along with the certificate, the winners also received prizes from some of the local company sponsors.

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Although this is only a temporary alternative, paper balls are an easy and fun way to recycle our school newspaper. We all know those irritating kids who try to cheat on every test or decide to text in class instead of listening to the lecture. So instead of glaring daggers at their backs, you can arm yourself with the most fearsome weapon allowed on campus, the paper ball. It is one great reusable way to take out all that pent up anger on your enemies.

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nce a month Lancer Express staff hand out the newspaper they spent weeks working on.

Sadly students, after reading only a couple articles, just leave the newspapers scattered around campus.

They are absolutely everywhere. On the lunch tables. Littered around the quad. Under desks in classrooms. But there are alternatives to this tragic situation. Our school newspaper doesn’t need to be just one thing, it has potential to be much more.

Everyone gets sick of that same cliché wrapping paper birthday after birthday, Christmas after Christmas, so why not shake things up a bit. Instead of using the same old generic wrapping paper, wrap the gift in the Lancer Express newspaper. It is in no short supply, so you can wrap tons of presents. I mean, who wouldn’t want a present wrapped in their school newspaper?

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When a burst of exhaustion hits, you need to have a pillow or blanket ready. However, you might not have a chance to hurry home for a quick nap and only weird people carry pillows and blankets with them everywhere, so what can you do? Unfold the latest Lancer Express issue and there is your easy to carry blanket. The wonders of origami can also help you produce a pillow. So as long as you have your school newspaper, you are prepared for a nap anytime.

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Everyone gets that one song stuck in their head that won’t go away, so what else can you do besides play it. All you need are two copies of the multi-purpose Lancer Express newspaper and you are set to go. You can turn anything into a musical instrument with the Lancer Express drumsticks; desks, chairs, binders and even people are all viable options.

INSTRUCTIONS

PAPER HAT

It is so simple and yet so magnificent. The paper hat belongs to a category of its own; it is not just a piece of trendy newspaper clothing, the paper hat is your childhood joy and future entertainment. It is so simple, even a caveman could do it. I mean come on, all you have to do is make a couple of folds and then BAM, instant fun. You can make one for your friends, your family, your dog or even your teacher. Come on people if you can’t do anything else with the newspaper, at least make a paper hat.

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Since our toddler years, we have been making the simple, yet entertaining, paper airplane. As a kid, you definitely learned the ancient art of how to make a great paper airplane, so what’s stopping you from making one with our Lancer Express newspaper?

Have competitions with your friends or throw one at that one kid who always falls asleep in the middle of the class. There is always time to play with a paper airplane, so don’t miss out on your chance to make one with the magnificent Lancer Express Newspaper.

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Most people don’t like to admit it, but at one point or another we all wish we were someone else for a little while.

It is nothing to be ashamed of, unless you want to be one of the Kardashians, so give a mask a shot. A paper mache mask is a great option as well as a crafty one. Using the Lancer Express newspaper, you can have a paper mache mask of our own that you can use as an alter ego or just a fun prop to goof around with.

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What’s behind the lunch window? john hankforth

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t doesn’t matter if you’re a Lancer Jacks junkie or just appreciate the occasional taste of that school made food, you’ve probably wondered at some point how it all ended up here—on your plate and in your mouth.

The process of the food getting from farms to student isn’t direct. The food students receive from the cafeteria has to undergo many steps and checks before it is finally served. On top of all this, funding remains a primary concern to provide lunch to every student in need.

The funding that goes to teachers and textbooks doesn’t apply to school lunches.

Instead, school lunch funding primarily comes from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reimbursements.

For the 2011-12 school year, a reimbursement for free lunch is $2.77, for a reduced fee lunch is $2.37 and a full paid lunch is reimbursed $0.26. These reimbursements pay for the funding of cafeteria salaries, food and all necessary equipment. Afterwards, a percentage of the profits go back to the district as payment for being able to do business on school property.

With more and more students staying on campus for lunch, the desire for greater variety and higher quality in the school cafeteria soars.

“I think it’d be great if we could get restaurant food at school,” senior Devin Metcalf said. “That way we don’t risk being late just so we can get some of that Senior Grubby’s.”

However, changes to the school system

aren’t as simple as one may assume. Not only do they have to be approved by the USDA, they have to undergo other bureaucratic steps through district, school and even student body before a major chain like Starbucks can provide a service.

With the closing of campus for sophomores this year and more students eating lunch in the quad, the food service workers spend hours preparing for the lunch rush.

“You’re constantly gearing up for this one 45-minute period,” food service worker Judi Streano said. “We get it all ready. We serve it. We clean it up. We’re never standing still.”

The majority of the garbage on campus comes from uneaten, partially eaten and completely eaten foods mixed together in trash and recycling bins alike. This leads to custodians moving all garbage, recyclable or other waste to the same compost bin to be sent to the same treatment facility.

“The goal is to let you guys sit down and enjoy your food,” custodian Randy Austin said. “Nine times out of ten the food doesn’t make it to the trash can.”

Campus food products come at a cost to said campus—if mixed in with plastics and other recyclable waste products, the waste becomes contaminated and no longer recyclable.

Additionally, the food waste dirties the campus and attracts pests and other undesirable things into classrooms and to the quad.

“We are hoping to get a compost started for the school,” president of Green Club junior Damin Curtis said. “It’ll be a way for the school to deal with food waste without sending it all to landfills.”

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Food service worker Lauren Escalera prepares pepperoni pizza for the lunch rush.

Despite being a public cafeteria, the CHS kitchen aims to be like a restaurant, relying on freshness and changing menus.

Out of the entire student body, the cafeteria serves around 600 kids daily.

Furthermore, the menu shifts everyday as well in order to keep things exciting.

“We make all our food fresh every single day,” nutrition service lead Vicki Crossman said. “I’d like to see more kids to give us a try.”

Seniors receive admission decisions lauren t’kint

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fter four years of stress, sleepless nights, failures and successes, seniors have finally reached Judgment Day. After choosing which schools to apply to from a list of over three thousand choices, once students press the send button, there is no turning back. Their future now rests in the hands the dreaded admissions staff. All their grades, accomplishments and mistakes are put on the table and it is now up to a selected few to make the decision: are you in or out?

While most students receive their admission decisions by the end of March or early April, some have been lucky, or sadly disappointed, with early admission decisions. Among the many seniors who applied to some of the top schools in the country was Henry Gardner, who

received an exciting letter in the mail from Dartmouth.

“It has become extremely competitive for students to get into schools as early decision applicants. I worked my butt off in high school and to see it all pay off with the opening of an envelope was surreal,” Gardner said.

Some may argue that getting deferred is almost worse than a flat rejection. Now, instead of having a straight yes or no, you are forced to wait another four months, and be put back into the pile with the rest of the regular decision applicants grappling for that chance to stand out.

“If you look at it you are getting a second chance to be reviewed, then it is something to be thankful for,” senior Ashwin Rao said.

No matter what school you end up committing to in the next few months, whether it was your first choice or last, one

thing stands true: you worked hard for this. It’s finally time to see the results from all of those longs hours typing out essays and drinking coffee at midnight.

“I was just talking to my mom telling her that I couldn’t wait another month and a half [to hear from Berkeley] and then I checked my email and there was a scholarship email. I had to read it five times to make sure that I was reading it right,” senior Masami Amakawa said.

College exists to give you a great education and transition you from a student to a working adult. Regardless of who got into where, in the end, it is up to the students to decide what they will get out of their education.

“When I found out that I got in I cried.

I was relieved because applying to college is a really stressful process and to know that my future was set was a huge weight off my shoulders,” senior Emily Matteson said.

Like many seniors, Matteson sees her exciting acceptance as a pathway to a bright future and new beginning. Students no longer have their parents breathing down their necks to finish that homework assignment or talk the teacher out of that zero. They are in complete control of their college experience, and success, and it is an incredible time in your life.

So if you are sitting up every night restless from the stress of it all, remember that your happiness is not defined by the admissions staff. It lies in how you choose to take on the result. Will you let it ruin the last couple months of high school, or will it make the endless hugs and happy tears of graduation a stepping stone to something better?

“Wherever you end up going, you’ll go there and after four years you’ll realize that it’s the best place for you in the grand scheme of things,” Rao said.

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McIntee swims her way to Notre Dame jakob karlsson

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wimming can come naturally or with hard work, it deep-ends, but for senior Sherri McIntee swimming is second nature.

It’s 5 am on a Tuesday morning and McIntee is already in the pool. Pop tart for breakfast?

Yum. School in less than three hours? Awesome.

Attending Notre Dame next year for swim? No big deal. Sherri McIntee is a senior at Carlsbad High School and the swim captain of the previously successful girls swim team. Hoping to succeed at CIF, McIntee plans on bringing a ring to Notre Dame this fall.

“I always wanted to go to Notre Dame, my dad and my uncle both graduated from there and my sister now swims there,” McIntee said.

Playing games in the neighborhood pool, McIntee and her sister fell in love with the sport and now she’s reaching heights that she never expected to see.

“My parents didn’t swim, so they started my sister and I really young. We had a pool in our neighborhood so we always hung out there and that’s what started it,” McIntee said. “Then I started swimming competitively in third grade.”

Years of dedication opened up undeniable opportunities for McIntee. As a freshman, McIntee was an elite swimmer for her age, and she participated in top-notch meets where the competition was vigorous.

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Sherri Mcintee competes with her best swim style, the breaststroke, in a swim meet last season.

“The summer after my freshman year I got an Olympic trial cut at a meet in Stanford, so the following summer I got to go to Omaha, Nebraska to compete in Olympic trials,” McIntee said.

Annie Driscoll, an NYU commit for swim, has been a teammate and a close friend to McIntee for many years. They’ve known each other since first grade and began swimming together in sixth grade.

Throughout the years Annie has seen McIntee achieve many great accomplishments and is glad to call Sherri her teammate.

“She’s a really good swimmer and basically whenever you’re in the pool with people you pace off each other. I try to keep up with her but it doesn’t always work,” Driscoll said. “I’m super proud of her, obviously, she’s swimming Division I and she went to the Olympic trials.”

The path to success doesn’t always leave a smooth trail. McIntee has faced adversities that are difficult to overcome ranging from confidence issues to keeping up with school; however, she has been able to maintain a 4.38 GPA throughout her high school years, including 16 AP and honors courses.

“I had a problem where I’d get really nervous before races and it would screw them up but over the years it gradually went away,” McIntee said.

“Training is tough. We work hard in the pool and it gets difficult to manage swim and school but I’m ready for it at Notre Dame.”

McIntee has made a name for herself not only in the pool but out of it as well. Being a Royal Lancer, she is very involved in extracurricular activities such as Red Cross Club, Beta Club and Interact Club. Participation in these clubs has set McIntee up with an easier opportunity to succeed in business, her desired major, at Notre Dame.

“In the pool she is like a machine, she cranks out yardage but outside the pool she is really demure and quiet,” Driscoll said. “She doesn’t talk about her accomplishments. She has all these qualities that people look up too and is just a good person to be around.”

Liebentripletts show versatility on court samuel horan

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iebentritt; the name is well known around Carlsbad High School. The image of a tall, bearded man may come to mind, accompanied by a feeling of authority.

You might not be as familiar with the Liebentritt triplets, though.

Tyler, Julianna and Dominique Liebentritt are all part of the girls freshmen basketball program. They bring the same authority that their father has over students to their opponents on the basketball court.

While some of those who tried out for the girls freshman basketball team ended up quitting, the Liebentritts are among a few who persevered and made something of the initially intimidating season ahead of them.

“Well the freshman team only had six people this year,” Tyler said. “A lot of people dropped because it was really hard but we just had people come down from JV and help us out from time to time.”

Tyler plays on the freshman team while Dominique and Julianna switch between that and the JV team.

Although it means double the work for them, it has paid off. “[The freshman team] was 18 and two which is really good considering we only had six people,” Tyler said.

Not to be outdone, the JV team finished up an undefeated league season.

“Our record is 10 and 0 for league; we beat LCC twice which was really good,” Dominique said.

Their performance stems from the fact the sisters have played together their whole lives.

“You can yell at [your sisters] more. If we’re doing something wrong, we can tell each other straight up, ‘You’re doing it wrong,’ whereas with a teammate you’re gonna have to say you’re doing it wrong but it’s OK, so try this instead.” Juliana Liebentritt said.

The girls have grown up playing on the same teams, and therefore have been able to figure out each other’s little quirks. There have been drawbacks from being triplets playing on the same team; it is easy to confuse them with each other on the court.

“I’ve gotten fouled out because of [Tyler]. The refs just see blonde; blonde pony tails running around. It’s confusing,” Dominique said.

Having just finished up all of the league games, Dominique had the honor of being called up to varsity for CIF playoffs.

“I think character keeps you there. You can have the skill, but character keeps you on top, for sure,” Tyler said.

So how soon until these girls rise through the ranks and secure themselves on the varsity team?

“The goal: senior year captains, all three of us, it’s the goal. It’s going to be good. We have a really strong freshman class this year,” Tyler said.

Although rising to top flight competition sounds enticing to most, the girls have a different view on playing for the team.

“It really doesn’t matter what team you get on,” Dominique said. “It’s the ultimate goal to get to varsity, but whatever team you get put on you’re just doing what you love.”

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From left to right: freshmen Tyler, Dominique and Juliana Liebentritt pose in the gym where they will play for the next four years. “Being able to play together as a team is important. It doesn’t matter who gets the credit, it just matters that we do a good job, Tyler said.

“We’re always together. There’s no time besides when we’re in class that we’d be apart. We are best friends.”

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Track & Field

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Girls rack and Field may seem to be a 100m Khyla Freeman 10.63 12.21 relatively simple sport, but that title 21.73 200m Khyla Freeman 25.21 encompasses the disciplines of many events: distance, hurdles, sprints, throws 400m Lauren Lopez 47.61 55.98 and jumps. On any given afternoon, Kaylie Belk 800m 1:54.53 2:14.92 one may find the different squads of Brianna Miller 4:11.64 4:57.51 1600m the team working out separately, but Brianna Miller 3200m 8:52.65 10:54.75 come competition day, the whole comes — Michelle Beauford 100m HH 15.27 together to represent the purple and white — — 110m HH 14.60 of Carlsbad.

Jamie Simmons 300m IH 45.44 Gaining momentum off an impressive 38.36 season last year—in which the boys team Distance is the most rewarding event for me personally won the Avocado West League title and because the long miles you put in all help reach a new sent over 25 athletes to CIF and four to best or set a new record. nationals —the team looks to extend its track captain kevin freeman reign into this year’s season.

A unique element of the track team is there are no cuts or tryouts: any athlete wishing to participate can practice and 100m Finish Line take part in home meets. Varsity and top 110m Hurdles 300m Hurdles JV spots are reserved for those athletes who compete at invitationals and travel to dual meets (competitions between two Boys Girls schools.)

Roy Rivas, Jr. Shot Put 60’ 1.5” 45’ 10.25” Breana Jemison “Track is an opportunity to showcase the bare talents of the human body,” senior Byron Jemison Discus Breana Jemison 177’ 148’ 11” distance runner Cody Drisko said. “There Kurt Minnich High Jump Sue McNeal 6’ 8” 6’ is no ball when running. All you need is a Tim Warner Pole Vault Destiny Girley 15’ 4” 10’ 6” pair of short-shorts, shoes and the mental ability to keep going.”

Glen Chapin Erin Langford 22’ 10” Long Jump 18” 4.75” These events have origins in the very Alonzo Robinson Triple Jump 46’ 6” Erin Langford 37’ 4.5” first Olympic games in 776 BC and are still actively competed in today.

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lancer express, volume 27, issue 5

Winter sports end their successful season

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CIF title. Meanwhile, surf prepares to compete for State. Graduating seniors play for the last time before passing the torch to the next generation of Lancers. Spring sports such as softball, baseball, boys golf, boys and girls lacrosse and track and field begin practice in order to prepare for another season of athletic competition.

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Junior Emilio Bunnell jukes two La Costa players in order to move the ball down field so the Lancers could create a chance to score. The boys varsity team played again on March 5 in order to continue their CIF run. Boys varsity soccer defeated La Costa Canyon 2-0 on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the CHS stadium.

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Junior Tessa Greenhalgh defended against Granite Hills player preventing goal and keeping the Granite Hills score down. Girls varsity water polo delivered a crushing defeat to Granite Hills for a semifinal CIF game played on Feb. 28, ending with a decisive score of 18 -1 to secure their spot in the CIF finals.

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Junior Shelby Lee steers the ball away from the Rancho Buena Vista opponent. Girls varsity soccer went on to defeat Rancho Buena Vista 2-1 on Feb. 21 2014 at the CHS stadium. In their first CIF play off, girls varsity defeats Eastlake 5-1 on Feb. 25.

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A broken hand does not stop senior Matthew Tomaneng from shooting a two-pointer for the Lancers. Unfortunately, La Costa Canyon defeated the Lancers 60-43 on Feb. 21 at the Lancer Arena. In first rounds, boys basketball lost to Escondido 45-41 on Feb. 26.

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You’re a wizard, Andy david rubinstein

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h the dreaded calculus. The bane of high school. The class that is taught by the strict nerdy genius who will make fun of you until you cry if you can’t figure out the basic double integral of a general function over a polar region: he is boring, has no social skills and feels more comfortable reading Newtonian proofs than chatting with his students. Right?

I know this is crazy, but just bear with me a second. Maybe that stereotype of the math teacher we see on TV isn’t accurate. Maybe, just maybe, our calculus teacher, Andy Rosen, is not a soulless robot. This is what some students at Carlsbad are trying to claim. In fact, some students adamantly claim he is instead a wizard. The claim that a calculus teacher has a personality, let alone is a wizard, seemed so radical and ludicrous to me that I just had to look into it more.

“Well I’ve known since elementary school that I’ve wanted to teach, but it was in high school that I decided on math,” Rosen said.

So there was a period of time in Rosen’s life where he had not yet devoted his life to mathematics.

Maybe that period of time was long enough for him to develop a personality, and hopefully he partook in other activities besides solving mathematical proofs during his childhood.

“I played football all four years of high school,” Rosen said. “I loved playing defense because all you need to do is stand there and not get knocked down and try to push people over. It was great and I really enjoyed it. I mean I got to start two games my senior year: the senior game and against this dinky team so I got my glory in.”

Okay, so he had other hobbies besides math in high school, but what about in college? He attended UCSD as an undergrad with a double major in mathematics and US history, and I’m sure that whole time was spent engrossed alone in the library, planning out how to make high schoolers miserable.

“When I was at UCSD my friend started the juggling club there and she taught me how to juggle,” Rosen said. “I mentioned that to one of my calculus students a few years ago and he got really excited and pulled out five balls and started going crazy juggling in class. That became the impetus for creating juggling club.”

Huh. Well okay so he had friends in college, and girl ones at that. He also participated in a hobby that brings enjoyment to everyone

watching, and eventually started a club for said hobby to bring that happiness to other kids.

After his undergrad work, he attended UC Irvine to get a masters in math and education, and then came straight to Carlsbad.

“I was hired to teach calculus here, and let me just tell you how shocked and excited I was,” Rosen said. “The other teacher was going away to grad school, so they asked if I wanted to teach it and I was like, ‘Yeah are you kidding, come on?!’

At first, it was intimidating but now I’ve been here for 13 years and I’m happy with what I’ve created. It’s all mine.”

However, he was quick to point out that he is not a stuck up specialist who only teaches the best of the best math students.

“I’ve taught algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, calculus AB and calculus 3,” Rosen said. “I like teaching both the best math students at the school, and also those who aren’t as confident at math. I prefer that actually.”

Alright, he teaches a wide range of students and says he likes that better, sure. But I’m sure he is mechanical in his teaching like a good math teacher is supposed to be.

“I never wanted class to be me just saying ‘here’s my lesson and now copy it,’ that would be so boring and I would hate it,” Rosen said.

“I was told in college I have to be serious until Christmas to assert my dominance and then I could loosen up but I don’t buy that. I think students react to authenticity and I am goofy and stupid and I tell dumb jokes and that’s just me.”

Okay, so he has a sense of humor and likes to interact with students and all that fun jazz, but at least tell me he’s arrogant.

“The reason I am successful and the reason my students do well is because of the teachers before them,” Rosen said. “I really want to emphasize that I am able to be successful because the students I get are very well prepared by the other teachers before them.”

At this point, I am losing all faith in this stereotype and I am starting to have the desire to search his closet for some wizard robes. Come on Rosen, just give me a nerdy thing only a boring math teacher could do.

“Well my daughter is two and a half now,” Rosen said. “She can already count to 20 so I’m pretty proud of her. I got her a book called “Calculus for Infants” actually: it’s an alphabet book of calculus. It’s pretty awesome.”

I tried extremely hard to force myself to accept that as the one piece of evidence backing the math teacher stereotype, but I just can’t. That is just adorable and mind boggling that a book of that sort exists.

So what’s the verdict? If Rosen replaced his jeans with robes and his yo-yo with a wand, he’d just be a scar short of being Harry Potter.

Though Potter’s magic is evident in his ability to cast patronuses left and right, Rosen’s lies in his magical mind and ability to relate to students.