Lancer Express 10.10.12 by Lancer Express

LANC

we have issues.

carlsbad high school carlsbad, ca october 2012 volume 26 issue 1

xpress

America is ready... Are you? page 10

Parking Problems

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Water Polo

Utilizing Your Counselor

2 news

photo highlight

october 2012

photo by Natasha Menard Homecoming court members (from left) princess Sahara Hines, queen Seannie Bryan, king Scott Snow, princess Shannon Casey and prince Nick Romero wore bright smiles when performing during the Sept. 28 homecoming halftime show at the football game against Fallbrook High School. King Scott Snow and Queen Seannie Bryan (center), crowned only hours earlier at the annual coronation assembly, have been dating since early March 2012 and easily won over every heart in Carlsbad with their adorable affection for one another. The halftime show included a massive performance showcasing the Lancer Dancers, Xcalibur, Dance I, Dance II, Dance III, Freshman Cheer, JV Cheer and Varsity Cheer, featuring a dance to the Lion King's "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" by this year's homecoming court choreographed by Lancer Dancer captains.

Senior Class Picture Due Nominations for Lancer Laurels Due

Last home football game

PSAT @ CHS

19 30

Drama Club’s Coffeehouse Night @ room 5002

Halloween

NOVEMBER

Senior baby pictures and parent ads due

California bans the gay “cure”

Gangnam style calms babies

n Saturday, Oct. 6 Carlsbad citizens took part in the annual German festival, Oktoberfest. Citizens enjoyed wunderbar (wonderful) food and music from the German band, The Bluebirds, as well as the classic rock band, The Last Call. Meanwhile, anxious children were entertained by activities such as an obstacle course, a magician, face painting, a pumpkin patch and contests. As always, Oktoberfest was a hit and citizens eagerly await the beloved tradition to return next year.

alifornia became the first state to make the homosexuality therapies offered to minors illegal. Minors who tried these gay “cures” have reported emotional distress and even suicidal thoughts while no scientific evidence has proven that these techniques work. These techniques are extremely controversial, and the change could be monumental. The law will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2013. California’s ban is considered a milestone by gay rights activists and other states plan to follow in its footsteps.

he Korean techno song “Gangnam Style” by South Korean Rapper PSY is popular amongst teens, but it has also been found to calm down cranky babies. Multiple YouTube videos have surfaced from around the globe showing children’s temper-tantrums suddenly ceasing when parents play “Gangnam Style”. The song’s bright, flashing colors and upbeat tempos seem to please these normally fussy kids. It seems these kids’ musical preferences match pop culture’s taste.

inte rna tion al

Oktoberfest meets Carlsbad

nat ion al

OCTOBER

news briefs local

Calendar

news 3

lancer express, volume 26, issue 1

CHS welcomes new assistant principals

Assistant principal Julie Redfield hopes to create a great year for both CVA and CHS.

jennifer kim copy editor

ssistant principal Julie Redfield’s expansive experience as a guidance counselor at CVA makes her an invaluable addition to our staff. At CHS, Redfield now balances her time between managing CVA’s schedule and interacting with CHS students. “I love the kids here,” Redfield said. “I will be out on campus, wandering around and having conversations with

the kids.” Yet, beyond her focus on integrating CVA smoothly, Redfield also strongly prioritizes each student individually, regardless of whether they attend CVA or CHS. “I want to advocate for the students to make sure that they are getting the best education that is available to them,” Redfield said. “I would like to empower the students to take responsibility for their actions.” In order push students toward success, Redfield feels she plays a significant role as an administrator. “I think that the more of a relationship we have and the more we communicate, the more comfortable students feel,” Redfield said. “The campus will also feel safer because we have that continuity.” With a dedicated new assistant principal monitoring us, both CHS and CVA need not worry about the congestion or problems we expected. Redfield will do her best to oversee both schools with a smile—a task she deems pretty easy. “Everyone has been really open and welcoming and always have smiles on their faces,” Redfield said. “Just going into their classrooms feels comfortable and welcoming, so it feels like I’ve been here a lot longer than just a month.”

Assistant principal Joe Liebentritt takes the initiative to bring CHS to a new level.

kelsey aijala staff writer

oe Liebentritt has filled one of the assistant principal positions left open when Mr. Bloomquist and Mrs. Giordani left Carlsbad High School last year to pursue other career opportunities. Tackling the positions of assistant principal and athletic director simultaneously, Liebentritt has a million-and-one things to do, yet somehow he manages to handle all his

responsibilities with professionalism. “To cover all of the jobs and wear all of the hats that I have right now is really time consuming,” Liebentritt said. “That’s why so many people see me zooming around the campus at 900 miles per hour. I only have so many hours in a day to accomplish so many things, and I try to get them all done.” Even though he has his hands full, Liebentritt still has ambitious goals for CHS. “I try to emphasize two things: one is to do the right thing, and then number two is to take ownership of everything you do,” Liebentritt said. Mr. Liebentritt has also attempted to get to know the students here at CHS on a more personal level. His experience as a math teacher and athletic director at CHS has helped him in this goal, but he aims to do better. “What I always try to do is get to know names,” Liebentritt said. “One of the problems at these huge high schools is that people can just become anonymous.” While Liebentritt demonstrates his dedication to the students individually, he also works to better the school as a whole. Above all else, Liebentritt has one wish for Carlsbad. “I want us to meet our potential,” Liebentritt said.

Fashion classes sacrificed due to limited budget jennifer kim copy editor

dministration faced a difficult decision when forced to reduce the number of classes CHS would offer this year. Unfortunately, fashion classes were the largest casualty of the necessary cuts. Passionate fashion students looking forward to this class were left disappointed. “Honestly, I was really shocked and extremely disappointed when I found out” senior Sierra Perez said. “It was like a punch in the gut.” Though painful, these cuts were inevitable and fashion classes were the main sacrifice. “It was an easy [program] to say, you know, we can put this one away and if we have the money to bring it back, let’s bring it back but let’s reinvent it,” Principal Matt Steitz said Fashion class allowed creative photo by Natasha Menard students to let their imaginations The fashion classroom remains empty for now, awaiting the day when the class returns to CHS, run wild by expressing themselves revamped and ready for the runway. through their designs. Yet, despite the fashion-filled atmosphere, the thought that I’d be able to make my Like Forth, Steitz agrees that students never learned to use a sewing own clothes,” junior Nicole Forth fashion classes lacked the hands-on machine. said. “I never really made clothes, but experience necessary to personify the “I went into fashion because I [the class] did teach me how to dress essence of fashion: clothes. thought it would be a lot of fun and I myself better.” “I think the fact that we didn’t sew

had a lot to do with how long kids stay in the program, so I really think it needs to be revamped, updated and rolled back out,” Steitz said. “I think it needs to roll out more like Project Runway.” By updating the class to resemble the popular reality TV show, Steitz hopes to increase a fashion student’s firsthand knowledge about designing clothes. Students aspiring to pursue a career in fashion may discover their niche when this class returns—better than ever. “For somebody like me who wants to enter that industry, [learning about fashion] was really important to know every aspect of it, even things I wasn’t really interested in” Perez said. “When I came here, that [class] was where I found my home.” Fashion has lost its trendy edge in the CHS curriculum, but that’s bound to change. Steitz remains adamant about reviving the fashion program when it’s financially possible. “The room’s still there to show that I’m serious about not giving up on fashion,” Steitz said. “[The students] want to model their lines at lunch time, in the plaza. They want to show off what they’ve done. They want a fashion show from their class--that’s where we need to get to.”

SELF SERVE FROZEN YOGURT -HM:MBG@ !E:OHKL x >EB<BHNL /HIIBG@L x !K>LA !KNBML

Carlsbad H.S. Student Special!

10% Off! 20% Off! TM

Limited to the 16oz. Swirls cups only. Not valid with any other offer. Only good for 1 yogurt and 1 customer.

NOW THREE LOCATIONS...

Limited to the 16oz. Swirls cups only. Not valid with any other offer. Only good for 1 yogurt and 1 customer.

Del Mar: Ă&#x160;Ă&#x201C;Ă&#x2C6;nĂ&#x17D;Ă&#x160;6Â&#x2C6;>Ă&#x160;`iĂ&#x160;Â?>Ă&#x160;6>Â?Â?i]Ă&#x160;-Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x160; Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;858.755.5564 Encinitas: Ă&#x201C;Ă¤{Ă&#x160; Â°Ă&#x160; Â?Ă&#x160; >Â&#x201C;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x153;Ă&#x160;,i>Â?]Ă&#x160;Ă&#x160;-Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x160; Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;760.479.2442 Carmel Valley: ÂŁĂ&#x201C;Â&#x2122;Ă&#x201C;xĂ&#x160; Â?Ă&#x160; >Â&#x201C;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x153;Ă&#x160;,i>Â?]Ă&#x160;-Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x160; ÂŁĂ&#x160;UĂ&#x160;858.794.7033 (Del Mar Highlands - Below the movie theater)

10 3/8 x 6

To make an appointment call 1-888-743-PLAN (7526)

plannedparenthood.org | tuplannedparenthood.org

Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pppsw

8FMM XPNBO FYBNT t 'BNJMZ QMBOOJOH t #SFBTU IFBMUI DBSF 45% UFTUJOH t &NFSHFODZ DPOUSBDFQUJPO t $BODFS TDSFFOJOHT

Someone you know is in love.

news 5

lancer express, volume 26, issue 1

Student drivers face obstacles with new CHS parking lot jennifer kim kelsey aijala copy editor staff writer

n Sept. 18, the heated tensions between student drivers and angry residents led to yet more complications with parking. Armed with large cones and headstrong determination, the residents guarded the sidewalk on Linda Lane persistently while students had no choice but to search elsewhere to park their cars. For senior Sadie Battle, the unexpected obstacle caused her to be ten minutes late to her first class. “I was pulling up and I noticed that I couldn’t turn [into the neighborhood] because there were five or six people blocking off the street,” Battle said. “It’s a public street. They don’t have the right to block it off for their convenience.” Though the cops have warned the residents about their illegal actions on public property, students still find their parking spaces unavailable every morning.

The cones were subtly replaced by cars and trash cans, intentionally spread apart to block the side of the road. Students were baffled by the turn of events. “You never know when you’re going to be able to park there,” junior Carly Ono said. Such incidences lead students to a more viable option: the parking lot. Dreading the tedious Start Smart classes and the lack of exits, students feel reluctant to utilize the new lot. However, principal Dr. Steitz encourages students not to worry about the Start Smart classes. “What we’re doing with Start Smart is what most schools in North County are doing,” Steitz said. “It’s not something we’re doing alone.” So now that Linda Lane has become an inconvenient option for parking, students need to realize that there are plenty of other parking options. Even if Chestnut Avenue or Lancer Way won’t save you a spot, the parking lot always welcomes every student. It’s definitely a reward worth the effort.

SOAPBOX Still wary of the parking lot?

Friendly places to park around the neighborhoods

image by jeff schaefer

Parking at CHS: Are there still other options? OPTION A: Parking Lot The new parking lot offers many advantages to students, including an inlet to the 3000 building and 1000 portables. The parking lot always has open spaces and offers the ease of sliding into an uncluttered spot.

OPTION B: Linda Lane Linda Lane is now enforcing strict rules on parking. Recent reports say tickets may be handed out to any cars parked here on Thursdays (street sweeping days), or for blocking mailboxes or trashcans. It has great access to the field for those who park before going to sports practices or walking to PE. OPTION C: Gayle Street / Ann Drive Both Gayle Street and Ann Drive connect to Lancer Way, putting students in an excellent position to enter through the front gates. However, on trash days it can be difficult to find close parking or parallel park without accidentally nudging a few trashcans. OPTION D: Lancer Way

If you can get to school early enough, you may stumble upon the rare opportunity to spin your car into one of the few spaces along our front street, Lancer Way. Lancer Way offers both a quick access and a painless getaway after school. designed by aislinn bryan

Why don’t you park in the new parking lot?

“

I think it would be a hassle to get out of the parking lot after school.

juan tovar, 11

”

“

Trying to get out of there can take a while. It's just easier parking on the street.

carly naslund, 12

”

There are only two exits, so once school ends, they get flooded with people. It's like trying to escape a box with only two holes.

timothy flanagan, 12

“

It takes too long to get out after school, and because I'm in cross country, it's easier to park by the football field for practice.

helen girod, 11

”

“You feel welcome at MiraCosta College— The professors are friendly and helpful and people here are like family. I appreciate all of the help MiraCosta has given me—it feels like here.”

home

Bowen Ma

2012 business and economics graduate, transferred to UCLA

Cardiff / Oceanside / Online www.miracosta.edu

facebook.com/miracostacc

760.757.2121

editorial 7

lancer express, volume 26, issue 1

Code red: Addressing the “new” dress code editorial board

very weekday morning between the months of September and June, school starts, without fail, at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m.. This has not changed. Every other day, students attend either odd numbered or even numbered classes. This has not changed. Everyday, CHS administrators and staff expect a certain set of standards as outlined both on School Loop and in each planner supplied to students upon registering. This, too, has not changed. But this year, students quickly noticed that something was different. What has changed is the administration’s approach to enforcing the dress code. In years past, students paid little attention to the dress code, wearing whatever they pleased with little interference. This year, the dress code has graduated to public enemy number one among throngs of inappropriately dressed students. Administration began to crack down on violators of the code, sending students to the office on the first offense to change followed by a series of progressively harsher punishments. The office provides dress code violators with a warning and an alternate shirt for students to change into, confiscating the improper article of clothing.

Dual offenders must also change clothes, attend detention and receive a call home to their parents. Upon a third offense, students get a referral for defiance. Break the dress code four times, and administration must resort to progressive disciplining techniques. It violates our right to freedom of expression, they say. What about the first amendment? Why can’t we express ourselves? You signed a form at registration stating that you understood the expectations here at CHS. You agreed to the dress code. (Maybe next time, you should read what you are agreeing to.) Some blame the new administrators, saying they brought a new slew of rules in a short period of time when they assumed their new positions. However, the current dress code policy has had few major changes in over four decades. And the slight additions to the dress code (i.e. sheer fabrics) hardly justify the outrage that has arisen around campus. These guidelines exist for a reason. And while you might not understand these reasons, that does not mean you can ignore the code altogether. As a student, you surrender some freedoms when you walk on campus, where administration has the right to enforce the rules they created. Just because the staff has been lax about enforcing the dress code in the past does not mean that they do not have the right to enforce it this year.

lancer publications

staff writers section editors, print kelsey aijala jullie ambo kathleen dooley aislinn bryan editors-in-chief, chase heck talia cain print shannon casey section editors, online nicolas dmitriev ryan eason alex gnibus scott detaboada emilee foltz juliet luty allie gordon editors-in-chief, online head of photo, online aj johnson eric hammond jack beetham seannie bryan john hankforth bryanna mundy riley hoffman head of photo, print jessica jenkins natasha mernard zak jones

They can and they should. The administration does not make up these rules as they go along. You, along with everyone else has access to the dress code, so the dress code should not be any sort of surprise. Students come to school to learn, not to parade around in clothes that poorly reflect the character of the wearer. High school is hard enough without the added pressure of judgement by your peers; because the sad reality of the matter is that your peers make judgements based on what you wear. With that in mind, put forward an image that will leave people no room to make assumptions of any sort. In the real world, adults do not wear clothing that could compromise their professional image. High school’s purpose is to prepare students for the real world, and if some students continue down their current wardrobe path, they are in for a rude awakening. Crop tops and sheer shirts, visible bandeaus and booty shorts, obscene graphics and obvious cleavage... and anything else the dress code prohibits does not have a place in a professional environment and especially not at a public high school. If you do not choose to follow the dress code to abide by school rules, at least do your dignity a favor and cover up for your own sake. Stay classy, Carlsbad. Seriously.

editorial policy savanna kanester trina kim julius koch vlad korobkin matt la bounty emily matteson kaylee pitts scott snow haley spanier robert sweeney jenna tarantino bloggers shon cagungun madison dearie

multimedia michael ricci sarah scudder photographers jared cohn sierra gomperts amanda navarro alice pecoraro multimedia michael ricci sarah scudder

design jb berkowitz eric tarter business jalen lovato ashley odom

As a public forum for student expression, Lance Express welcomes letters to the editor, but reserves the right to refuse inappropriate or anonymous letter. Letters must be directed to room 3104 or to the editiorin-chief. Lancer Express adheres to a strict policy regarding propriety of all photos and text. Controversial advertisements and opinion articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the entire staff. Both sides of any issue are welcome here. Letters, questions, or comments by emails to lancerexpress@ gmail.com are welcome.

8 opinions

october 2012

Accepting the unacceptable? Facebook users abuse freedom of speech ryan eason staff writer

his July, Samantha Yowler, accompanied by boyfriend Matt McQuinn, went to the premiere of a movie which was popularly rumored to have a treacherous, masked villain killing a hero. Tragically and unexpectedly, this is exactly what was about to happen. McQuinn spent his final moments in an Aurora, Colorado movie theater shielding Yowler from a firestorm of bullets from assault weapons used by 24-year-old former doctoral candidate James Holmes. Holmes entered the midnight screening of the widely anticipated “Dark Knight Rises” and opened fire without mercy. McQuinn was only one of the 12 lives taken by the gunman. The shocking event affected everyone in that movie theater. In fact, it affected everyone in Colorado, in the nation, and honestly, in the whole world. Well, most of the world.

With every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. While most of the world grieved with the victims, some mocked them. A string of pro-James Holmes facebook pages and memes that portray Holmes as a hero appeared after the incident and remain there to this day. The antagonistic creators caption photos of James Holmes with disgusting and tasteless comments such as, “I got carried away. And so did twelve other people.” But this is only one example of outrageous pages on the popular social networking site. Other pages intended to infuriate the common man range from such glorious topics as mocking life-threatening diseases to dehumanizing women. The page “Cancer is funny cause people die” still remains despite several pages calling for its removal. “Kicking [derogatory term for promiscuous females] in the throat” stands unopposed. But of course, these pages do not limit their injustice to the subject of their titles. Each of them make posts taunting those lost in 9/11, the Holocaust or anything else that might want to make the average citizen put a hole in their monitors. The worst part? Facebook allows it. I reported a James Holmes page to Facebook, assuming they would take it down. I got an email

soon after that said it didn’t break any rules and there it remains. Obviously, if pages like that do not break policy, then policy needs to be changed. Come on, Facebook. There is a reason people do not say filth like this at work. There is a reason people do not say it at school, or in front of adults, or in front of children or in public at all. It is unacceptable and wrong. Facebook needs to enforce stronger rules to stop such behavior, or social networking might soon become nothing more than a glorified breeding ground for bitter anti-socials. And the rest of us have to ask ourselves: is every opinion acceptable to publish? Of course not. It may be someone’s honest-toGod opinion that teasing enraged gorillas is a great way to spend a weekend. But that does not mean that they should be allowed to do it, or tell others to join them. Stand up to these users who create these pages. Report them. The pages may not contradict any of Facebook’s policies now, but if enough complaints flood in, that may change. At least report them to show the world that we are more willing to stand up for the guys taking bullets for their girlfriends than for the blockheads

In-class pep rallies necessary to boost school spirit alex gnibus

editor-in-chief

tudents pack the gym bleachers. Band plays a fight song. Cheerleaders and dancers perform for the crowd. The football team huddles by the entrance and bellows out a chant. The entire school is in the same place, at the same time, ready to cheer their fellow Lancers on and pump up school spirit. This was the scene two years ago when the school held a KUSI Pigskin Prep pep rally assembly during first period. In my entire high school career, that one pep rally—where everyone was there—was the best one. And not because I got out of class—although that’s a bonus point for some students—but because for once, I felt like everyone was included. And what’s a pep rally without the entire student body involved? Unfortunately, a pep rally like that never happened again. We currently hold pep rallies at lunch, outside in the plaza. While lunchtime pep rallies are a

photo by seannie bryan Spirited ASB members arrive at the school three hours early to support the football team on live television.

great way to get students involved, it really only includes the students who are actually on campus. What about the juniors and seniors who leave every lunch? What about the fact that students would

SOAPBOX

What would you like to see at pep rallies?

“

I would love to see a variey of sports represented and a lot of energy and spirit.

”

Christian Freeman, 12

I would like more class competitions because they are fun to watch.

Makayla Kern, 11

”

“

rather get to eat lunch than stay for a pep rally? Yes, we expect our students to be spirited, but in a battle between a pep rally and food, we all know what wins. What’s more, when pep rallies are held in the plaza rather than the gym, students have no way of getting a good look at what’s going on. Without the elevated bleachers to accomodate the masses, students crane their necks to catch a glimpse of the activity in the plaza. ASB works too hard to put on these pep rallies to not have the whole school enjoy them. We want more students to have school spirit, but how can we expect to do that when the majority of the school isn’t going to pep rallies? Pep rallies are just as important an event as anything else—if we don’t prioritize our pep rallies, then we aren’t placing importance on school spirit. Assembly-style pep rallies are a tradition that has died out over time, like dances after Friday night football games. But CHS can bring the pep rally tradition back, just like they brought the Sadie Hawkins dance back (MORP, anyone?). Not every pep rally has to be an assembly. But even if just two or three pep rallies are, our school can come together and celebrate what it really means to be a Lancer.

“

Girls dancing, crazy contests and competitions, stunts, the staff members doing embarrassing things.

daniel mckeon, 12

I would like to see more people because if there are more people then there is more school spirit.

Savvy Adkins, 12

”

“

Definitely food. Cheerleaders, too. It'd have to have a lot of people and a lot of energy.

”

kit schaefer, 9

lancer express, volume 26, issue 1

I see London, I see France... chase heck editor

n terms of media privacy, France has always been one of the strictest countries in the world. Its penal code prohibits recording, photography or transmitting of any personal material without consent of the person concerned (Article 226-1, French Criminal Code). Most French citizens scoff at the tabloids of countries like the US, England and Italy; productions they consider to be childish and rumor-mongering. However, if you’ve kept up with the news recently, you may have heard about the Kate Middleton (Duchess of Cambridge) “scandal”, involving numerous nude photos of the newlywed princess. Kate and her husband, Prince William, were on vacation in a private French château belonging to a suitably important sounding Lord Linley (I mean, who else would British royalty stay with?), when Kate decided to take off a few articles of her clothing. Seems reasonable, seeing as they were on private property in a very media conscious country. However, what Kate failed to remember is that she is in fact royalty, and with royalty, or any kind of fame for that matter, comes paparazzi. While Ms. Middleton was assimilating herself to French beach-going culture, a cameraman, with extreme long-range lenses, snapped a number of photos of her in less-than-royal attire. Quickly, a French magazine called Closure (who are notably sensational and tabloid, especially for France) published these pictures, despite the harsh privacy laws. The cameraman, according to Closure, was on a public road outside the château, making it perfectly legal (in their eyes) for him to have taken pictures. Regardless, the magazine has been penalized by both the British and French government alike; but due to mediocre enforcement and a hardly discouraging penalty for not abiding by the countries privacy laws, the publication faces little more than a minor fee, making it profitable for the magazine to have printed the story. So, at what point does media coverage become a breach of personal privacy and security? The answer is relatively obvious in this story: there is no way tabloids should be able to take pictures or recordings of celebrities without their consent when they are not in public. It doesn’t matter that the cameraman was on a public road, the couple were on private property, making the picture taking in no way acceptable. Think about it, what if various media outlets cruised up and down your street

during the day and took pictures of you in your homes without any prior consent? Well, the street is public, right? So clearly it’s acceptable. Sure, Kate and William should always be on their toes about this sort of thing, but the fact that the cameraman took those pictures, and from considerable distance, is borderline disgusting. Whatever a person does within the privacy of his/ her own residence is their own business. I mean, everyone gets naked at one point or another, just because they’re royalty doesn’t make it any more scandalous. Luckily, aside from some initial uproar, very few people approve of what Closure (and a few other post-publishers) printed, despite the recent nudity scandal with another royal figure, Prince Harry.

“

Your aggressor is not near as visible as a horde of camera goons, and as a result you are much more susceptible” Looking back, however, this sort of media stunt is hardly rare thing. Princess Diana was killed while trying to escape from overbearing paparazzi 15 years ago, a fact that the royal family is still quite upset about. Hardly a day goes buy that a new media stunt doesn’t make the news. In the modern age, privacy is more and more on the verge of collapse, and not only among celebrities. Sure the media goes out of its way to seek out interesting and potentially defaming details about movies stars and government officials, but what about the citizens? The every day run-of-the-mill people who go about their lives privately, away from media scrutiny? These people, you people in fact, are in just as much danger of having their privacy violated; however, your aggressor is not near as visible as a horde of camera-goons, and as a result you are much more susceptible. Now, it’s a given that media privacy and internet privacy are clearly different things; but just as you would protect your personal privacy from overbearing paparazzi, you must protect yourself from the “dangers” of the internet. Most people have very few problems keeping themselves safe and under the radar, but there are always those select few who (much like our beloved pop-culture stars) fall prey to unusual circumstances (think Kate and William), or just aren’t using their brains when it comes to keep their private information secure (or in Prince Harry’s case, his privates secure). But

opinions 9

aside from the fluke accidents, the only reason anyone would lose their personal information online would be the result of their own poor decision making. These days, almost any website that allows you to create an account of some form, requires an email address and a password. Generally, this isn’t any sort of big deal to most people, and aside from an obnoxious amount of spam these sites are usually harmless. Yet, many internet users are lulled into a false sense of security about what they think is safe online, and pretty soon zip codes, phone numbers and even home addresses are being handed out. Now, I’m not saying that the sites themselves will turn out to be frauds or try to rob you of your identity, especially large social media sites; indeed, most people know when to steer clear of shady wesites. However, once that information is on the web, it’s anyone’s for the taking. Shopping websites and online video games markets suffer from internet pirate attacks frequently, and if you haven’t been careful about your credit card info, than you might need to prepare for some unexpected purchases. Given, such attacks are rare, but do you think Kate and William expected such an intrusion as what they experienced in France? Without the internet, Middleton’s pictures would not have circulated nearly as quickly, but celebrities are not the only ones who need to worry about their pictures online. Countless people (teenagers included) share information through photos, there are even websites solely dedicated to picture taking and sharing. Yet, these people so often fail to realize that once an image is online, it stays online; almost anyone can get a hold of it. So don’t subject yourself to perpetual embarrassment. There aren’t any photographers out to discreetly snap shameful pictures of you. But unless you monitor what you post online, there might as well be. Whether you’re in the real world or online, you simply cannot be too careful when it comes to your personal information. None of you are celebrities (yet), so take advantage of the secrecy you do have, and please, keep your privates where they should be; private.

Prince Philip

Pippa Middleton

Prince Harry

Kate Middleton

Being the heir to the throne can take quite a load out on a person. The receptions, cameras, having to be perfect, it never ends. But it seems the stress of not being king has finally gotten to Prince Philip who, while attending the Highland Games, decided to wear a kilt the traditional way. Giving spectators an unfortunate view of his royal jewels.

A wonderful spectacle of love and romance, the Royal Wedding was an unforgettable event. But beyond the proper fashion and ridiculous hats, these was another spectacle to behold. A butt. Of unbelievable proportions. This butt belonged to the previously unknown sister of the bride, Pippa, who unintentionally stole a bit of the royal spotlight.

Prince Harry. Royalty, military man, heartthrob, and nude enthusiast. By now the whole world is quite aware of his nude escapades in Las Vegas. The prince has apologized profusely for his behavior, and has even begun to joke about it. But lets face it Harry, when you’re royalty, even what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay there.

Perhaps the most famous of the bunch, the newlywed Kate Middleton epitomized innocence and proper behavior until *gasp* she was caught without a shirt on, while on private property. Although Kate should have been on her guard for such an intrusion of privacy, what she does within the confines of her own privacy is no business of ours.

SAD, BAD, RAD

In a world where nothing stays secret for long, Lancer Express weighs in on the best of the worst publicized royal mishaps.

10 october 2012

featu

AMERICA IS READY... ARE A

s this year’s presidential election creeps closer, updates on each candidate’s actions travels around the news world. Eventually, news makes its way onto social media sites and into classrooms, reminding students that although this world of politics seems to belong to their parents, as high school students, their time until joining the real world is not too far off. Often, however, close proximity to eligible voting age is not enough to encourage participation in politics, nor to urge students to pay attention to the issues which they will soon face as voters. “It just isn’t front burner; you don’t see the effects in your life,” AP Macroeconomics teacher, Mr. Hendricks said. “You’re in your parents’ world at that teenage time in your life. It’s not a major concern, and I don’t think you see the effect you have on the bigger picture.” So in whose lap does the responsibility of preparing Generation Y to be the future of politics lie? Teachers? “I became pretty passionate about politics due to a Poly-Sci professor that knew how to whip us up into a frenzy,” English teacher, Mr. Spanier said. Parents? “My parents discussed what was going on with me when I was young,” Hendricks said. “Now that I think about it, the Nixon-McGovern election was in ‘72 and I do remember riding on the bus and having some pin from my parents at an early age.” Social Media? “The abundance and the accessibility of info is significantly greater nowadays, and as a result of that I think students are sharing quite a bit with peers,” Hendricks said. Students. In the end, despite the ease with which

BARACK

OBAMA

lican Repub d stere i g e r Un

32%

tic ra

Obama’s Backgound: -attended Harvard Law school -once a member of state senate of Illinois -supports healthcare for lower-income homes -repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, which barred open gays from the military -allowing the operation in Pakistan that killed Osama Bin Laden to go forward -supports elimination of tax cuts for the wealthy -desires to make healthcare more readily available -pro-choice with first implying other prevention strategies

4 % 28 0

San Diego County Voters As of August 2012

information is found an and teachers attempting politics in their students each individual of the up well as the entire genera Students must alter th roles in the world to exp available in this technolo “Students now have s fingertips. On the other platitudes play better th lengthy fact-filled text. but more distractions as misinformation,” Spanie more information is bet people that feel a duty t awareness will have the were hidden in a piece o representative voted (an not interested—or easily find out which one of th and watching The Karda Not only this, teenag in the world in order to future power and duty. “I feel it is a citizen’s Melissa Schulze said. “I power and influence ove Each generation cont

lancer express, volume 26, issue 1

ure

kathleen dooley jessica jenkins editor staff writer

E YOU?

13.4%

ess

ida te

o To

Illn

n’t lik

12 .9%

eC and

% 5 . 7 1 Busy

Did

civic duty to vote,” senior like the feeling of having er my country.” trasts the last in resources

and in attitude. Having an overabundance of technology, the accessibility of information trounces that of any preceding generation. The ability to easily partake must be used to Generation Y’s advantage as they forge a new path toward political knowledge and involvement. “I think the reason kids are engaged is because of the social mood of their generation. The generations of teens before were rebellious and broke down the structure, and then my generation had the “it’s all about me” attitude, and didn’t care” Hendricks said. “Now this generation cares, and it’s not about rebelling and breaking down the structure; the social mood now is that things are in chaos and people are searching for truth and for meaning, and so instead of ripping apart, like in the 60s and 70s, now people want to pull together and fix things. The idea is ‘let’s pull together and solve this problem together.’ I find that so encouraging.” At any given time period, the country has faced national dilemmas, large and small. Correspondingly, this country will encounter issues and setbacks which the new generation of voters must be prepared to confront. “I’m very optimistic because I think we have problems that need to be solved, and I think this is the generation to solve those problems,” Hendricks said. “You’re all capable of that and you have the social will to do so.” As distant as the time when each student at this school is hopefully politically cognizant and voting, the members of Generation Y are ready to take on the world. We are informed. We are ready. We are here.

41.3

nd shared, despite parents g to drum up enthusiasm for s, the responsibility falls on p-and-coming generation, as ation as a unit. heir perspective on their ploit the myriad resources logical age. so much information at their r hand, sound-bites and hrough social media than More access to information, s well—and, perhaps, more er said. “In the end, I believe tter than less. The young toward voting and political e ability to know what things of legislation or how their nd maybe even why). Those y distracted—will be able to heir friends is eating Doritos ashians.” gers must transform their role recognize their position of

Not

/Dis

Inte

13.

abi

Why people don’t vote 2012

lity

rest e

MITT

ROMNEY

Romney’s Background: -active member of the Mormon church -attended Harvard Business and Law School -became governor of Massachusettes in 2003 -opposes abortion -opposes rights of illegal immigrants -wants Obama Care repealed -supports consumption taxation - no strong stance towards war but wants to safely bring home troops - against gay marriage, claiming its against the constitutional amendment

SELF SERVE FROZEN YOGURT x -HM:MBG@ !E:OHKL x >EB<BHNL /HIIBG@L x !K>LA !KNBML

Carlsbad H.S. Student Special!

10% Off! 20% Off! TM

Limited to the 16oz. Swirls cups only. Not valid with any other offer. Only good for 1 yogurt and 1 customer.

NOW! 3 Locations...

5x6

lancer express, volume 26, issue 1

Jocks of all trade ryan eason staff writer

photo by seannie bryan

sports highlight 13 It’s the beginning of the year, and for Carlsbad, that means fall sports. Players put on their cleats, tie up their ponytails and squeeze into their speedos to show the world how strong our football, girls volleyball, girls tennis, girls golf, boys water polo, and cross country programs are. Lancer Express pinpointed some unforgettable games, highlighting just how talented our Lancer atheletes are as they make their way through the fall season.

Left: Junior fullback Chase Austin fights off a Fallbrook Warriors linebacker after making his first reception of the year late in the 2nd half. The Lancers scored three touchdowns in the game, and ended the game with a 45-yard field goal by kicker Sam Oakes. The football team would go on to defeat the Warriors with the score of 24-0. The Lancers have gone 3-3 this season. They have had help from senior Sean Cameron, who has had a particularly great season so far, covering an average of 105.3 yards per game. The Lancers are currently preparing to take on LCC at home in a Breast Cancer Awareness themed game. Show support for the Lancers by filling the stands with pink t-shirts, on sale this week. photo by jared cohn

Junior Caihla Petiprin makes the kill with senior Tiffany Mancuso to her left as she scores against Tri-City Christian in the first game of the season. Petiprin, Mancuso and company went on to win 3-0. The team’s success has come from strong individual performances from rising star Petiprin, who has 43 kills on the season, and from co-captain senior Alix Naugler, who has contributed 114 digs over the sixteen games. But the team has received another source of help from the new member of the team, the “Noise Men”. Composed of mostly members from the boys volleyball team, they are out there for every home game cheering for the girls.

photo by omar ortega Junior Ramiro Mosquera fights for possession of the ball in a match against Torrey Pines. Carlsbad went on to win the game, 18 to 4. The boys water polo team has had a winning season of 6-1 so far this fall, despite only having one home game. The team has defeated San Clemente, LCC, La Jolla, Santa Fe Christian and M.L. King. They lost many starting seniors last year and are photo by seannie bryan currently in a rebuilding process. But clearly this has not had a damaging effect on their record. They take on Rancho Buena Vista in an away game next week. Join the Above: In a crowd of hundreds, Carlsbad seniors Christian Freeman, Scott Snow, and Jeff Schaefer lead the Loud Crowd as they cheer them on. pack in the Mt. Carmel Cross Country meet. One of the biggest invitationals in the state, more than 200 runners from dozens of teams came out to run. Even with these large numbers, Carlsbad landed these three runners in the top ten. The Cross Country team, ranked number one in the state over the preseason, has won all three of their meets this year, breaking their own records in the process. Freeman, Snow, Schaefer, and senior Shay Martin all simultaneously broke the school record for the Poinsettia course against LCC on October 5 (set by Freeman last year). They travel to the city of Vista on Saturday for the Southern California invitational.

14sports

october 2012

Sophomore Zach Grove traverses a new challenge riley hoffman staff writer

ith fire in his heart and calluses on his fingers, sophomore Zach Grove is more comfortable hanging from a 30 foot tall cliff than standing on the ground. One might assume Grove has been climbing all his life as he hangs comfortably from a granite face. However, he has only recently taken up climbing. “I have always been kind of interested in climbing,” Grove said. “So one day my friend and I just went out, bought a rope and started climbing.” Though his avid climbing schedule has led him to conquer many insane traversals, one climb in particular catches his mind. “Definitely the ‘gnarliest’ climb I’ve done was Tahquitz Rock with [senior] Jared Cohn.” Grove said. Found near the mountain town of Idyllwild, California, Tahquitz stands 8750 feet above sea level, composed of granite, with a 1000 foot face on its top peak. Grove and Cohn started their ascent in the early morning, traversing steadily throughout most of the day; however, as they neared the top, they realized something had gone wrong. “It’s about a 600 foot climb, but the last few hundred feet we got off route,”

Grove said. With Grove leading and Cohn following, camera in hand, the boys opted to find their own way up rather than find the original path, risking getting stuck in the wilderness at night. “At one point I got stranded on a ledge and began to panic,” Grove said. “So I was forced to make a four to five foot jump and catch myself in a crack about 50 feet above the nearest safe spot, with around 400 foot of exposure below me.” Grove landed the jump, avoiding serious injury and possible death. Grove’s brave actions allowed Cohn to follow him up with little to no fear of death or injury, as the newly placed ropes would catch him. The rest of the climb navigation seemed much easier after the scare, and the boys eventually reached the top. But not long afterwards, they realized they had to face one last difficulty. “As we reached the top, the sun was setting,” Grove said. “We basically had to race back down the mountain twice as fast before sundown.” The climbers, successful in their quick descent, got back to the car right as the last light faded over the black mountainside. They had never slept as heavily as they did that night.

The ambitious sophomore has let nothing stop him since, training almost every day at Vital Climbing Gym and collaborating with a few fellow climbers to start a climbing club at CHS. “We started climbing club to bring

other climbers from Carlsbad together and plan trips and things like that,” Grove said. In a short period of time, Grove has transformed climbing into a lifestyle. He found his passion by simply hanging out.

photo by Jared Cohn Sophomore Zach Grove scales a rock face in Idyllwild, California. He has been climbing for almost a year now and climbs almost every day. He is also a member of the Vital Climbing Gym team.

sports15

Water polo legacy sets pool aflame scott snow staff writer

ts pupils have spread far and wide, its lessons deeply ingrained, and its legacy a continuous cycle honoring one class of athletes each year. The memories made here will never fade, and the sacrifices never forgotten. “That pool is the place is where boys become men,” alumni Jason Jenkins said. The Carlsbad boys water polo team has become the most successful CHS sports program in the last decade. Under the mentorship of coach Jb Feaster and assistant coach Greg Horman, a structural dynasty has taken form and the community can feel its effects. “My friends and I all play water polo. Eventually playing for the Carlsbad team is a goal for all of us,” Valley Middle School student Trevor Chanove said. This year’s group of seniors is no exception. More than a handful of the team this year have played together year in and year out over the last seven years. Many starting players on the team today began in the developmental program for middle school students, and over the years have grown into the efficient unit seen today. “We have a connection in the pool that only comes with years of playing together,” senior Matt Ruple said. “We know what our teammates are going to do even before they do it.”

The End of an Era

This visceral connection in the water has translated into huge success for the team. Over the last nine years, Carlsbad boys water polo has eclipsed the competition in securing a

local record of eight C.I.F. Titles, but this all came to an end last year in an overtime loss to Vista in the finals. “After C.I.F. last year, the initial reaction was shock,” senior Ken Ikedo said. “It took us a while to bounce back. It’s still a sore spot, but we’ve rallied together and turned it into a fire that keeps us going motivated.” The water polo team themselves were not the only ones to find themselves shocked. As an uneducated spectator, last years finale may seem impossible, and it is tempting to blame the loss on the lack of seniors on the team last year. “Having seniors with experience is always helpful to a team; however, it isn’t a defining factor of how well a season will go for a team,” Ruple said. “We only had two starting seniors last year and people can rationalize all they want but Vista beat us fair and square and that’s that” Coach Feaster agrees that last year signified no degrade whatsoever in the strength of the program. “We were one goal away from a C.I.F. championship. That’s not failure, that’s sport,” coach Feaster said. That’s sport indeed. One that Feaster and his team knows well, and one that these athletes have toiled with for hours on end. It is a sport that they love, and a sport made for comebacks. Carlsbad’s team has prepared to make a comeback of their own. The team practices fourteen hours a week and puts defense first on all accounts. The hours are grueling, and the work load affects them all. “No one player on the team works harder than any other” senior Shaun Robinson said. “When one person struggles, we help them through it. That’s the way it’s always been.”

WATER POLO Unique Rules of the Game 1. Game Start: Players line up in an unusual way compared to most sports. Instead of positioning themselves in the middle of the eld, they must begin with three players touching the edge of the pool on each side of their goal. 2. Fouls: If a player is called on three fouls then he or she is ejected from the rest of the game. 3. 6 on 5: When a player makes an illegal movement on the opposing team, one or more players from their team may be removed to provide an advantage for the opposing team.

The Commanding General

When talking to the water polo players, the word “always” comes up frequently. The way things are today seem the same way they were when Jason Jenkins was in the weight room with the team during 9/11. It leads to one factor that has always stayed constant, coach Feaster. “Being coached by Feaster is truly a blessing,” Ruple said. “He has many years of coaching experience and he really knows how to get the most out of his players with the limited amount of practice time we have.” Feaster came to Carlsbad in the second semester of 1996. As a former collegiate star from Fullerton, he had already mastered the game. He saw the team and understood exactly what it lacked. “When I got here, there was just something missing. They needed discipline, direction,” Feaster said. “My goal, as a coach, is to teach life lessons through sport. I want my kids to leave my team not as a better water polo player, but as a better person. The athletics will take care of itself.” Feaster has always prized himself on focusing on the mental and principle oriented side of the sport. His philosophy of living in the moment and cherishing opportunity has ingrained itself into the lifestyles of his athletes to an extent even greater than he expected. “Sometimes you don’t realize how much the kids are listening” Feaster said. “I’ve slowly found out how much they take things to heart and it makes me incredibly proud.”

The Fire Burns On The water polo team has suffered its fair share of blows, and as the wounds heal from last year they grow stronger every day. And though a ninth consecutive title has passed them by, the team retains prizes far more elusive. They have tremendous chemistry and experience working as one solitary unit. The prowess of the team comes from the roots of dedication and discipline that each athlete harbors, and Feaster has all the tools needed to refine them into a terrifying force. All of this accumulates to what is known as the legacy of Carlsbad water polo; a sense of purpose and meaning that transcends the barriers of sports, and will accompany each athlete throughout their life. It is the legacy and the honor that will drive this year’s water polo team to a successful season. “The legacy is everything. And by legacy, I do not mean the winning streak we had in years past. That was only a minor part” senior Blake Chapa. “The legacy is the refusing to lose mentality. No matter what happens, we go out fighting not as a group of individuals, but as a band of brothers.” And that is the mentality which is key, the ‘secret’ to the years of success. Fight for a cause larger than yourself, and benefit from power greater than your own. Win or lose, do or die, the Carlsbad water polo dynasty will live on.

Lancer Express would like to thank its generous 2012-2013 donors!

hotdogonastick1

Gold: ViaSat Purple: Frank Jenkins Sharone Story Ken Hoffman Danny & Elena Aijala Bill & Jenny Fritzche Judith La Bounty

Black:

Pete & Suzanne Delia *For subscription and donation information e-mail: lancerexpressbusiness@aol. com

White: Ellen Barnett Greg & Kim Jones Dan and Nancy Sweeney Paul Story Kim Ruckley Lauren & Bob Hoffman

Terry & Kathey Dooley Dolores Fritzche Viki Singley Paul & Caroline Dooley Walter & Cathy Wickboldt NERVOUS SYSTEMS

Website www.AirbrushTanningBySheriBell.com Email Airbrushtanningbysheribell@gmail.com

arts & entertainment 17

lancer express, volume 26, issue 1

New director brings kick to band robert sweeney staff writer

After the resignation of former band director Mr. Greg Anderson, Mr. Adam Bovie stepped in to fill big shoes. With experience performing in the Disneyland band and working with musicians including Wayne Bergeron, who has composed music for “Rocky” and “The Incredibles”, and Eric Marienthal, a winner of multiple Grammys, it was clear Bovie was the right choice to lead the aspiring musicians. His pupils feel the same way. “He has a lot of great ideas, and it’s early in the season,” senior Kassandra Bednarski said. “He’s already making us sound and look great.” However, Bovie teaches the students more than just lessons in music. “He works hard for us to get better and to succeed,” senior Sally Cho. “He teaches us other values that we could use in the future.” With over 140 members in the band program, Bovie works hard to improve the program, all while balancing his AP Music Theory classes. Bovie’s success stems from one core value; he wants the band to be the best they can be. “Better is what we do,” Bovie said. “Improve on everything. We want to keep growing. Last year we only competed on the field. This year, we have a jazz competition and a parade. It’s about improving yourself as best as you can.”

photo by seannie bryan (From left) Cole Penick, Darrien Deleon, Ryan Ortiz and Jack Newcomb play as part of the CHS Drum Line at the Minute to Win It assembly.

Band marches in a new direction robert sweeney staff writer

n Friday nights, hundreds of students and parents fill the stands at Swede Kcrmar Field to watch the Lancer football team play some good ol’ fashioned football. However, few acknowledge the third team playing. The Marching Lancers work weekin and week-out to bring a lively atmosphere to the crowd. Many find themselves dancing to the pep tunes and performances at games and events without knowing much about the band behind the songs. A new teacher, Mr. Adam Bovie, has brought change to the program after Mr. Anderson resigned last year. “Mr. Bovie is really different than Mr. Anderson,” senior Jacob Hatfield said. “But it’s a new experience and it’s one I’m happy to be a part of.” This year’s band has a record number of members, who have high expectations

despite the change of having a new director. “Our goal is to be the best band in the universe,” senior Chris Tilghman said. The band has much more depth than many people give them credit for, and do not fit the ‘nerdy’ stereotype placed upon them by most people. “We’re not the stereotypes that people perpetuate,” Penick said. “We’re chill people.” Because band is perceived as a relatively tame environment, students might be surprised to find that drama permeates room 5103. “Even though I’m anti-drama, it always goes around the band,” Penick said. “It’s like Jersey Shore with instruments.” Just like the football team, Speech and Debate or any other organization at the school, the band members love what they do. They love when students cheer for them as they would for their favorite sports team. “Students can support us at football games and attend our shows and

Band Competition Schedule November October photo by seannie bryan

13 RBV Tournament 27

Mt. Carmel Tournament

3 Mira Mesa

17Ramona SW

Tournament

Vista Invitational Field Tournament

concerts,” Hatfield said. Tilghman believes the support and recognition of fellow students is helpful. “Students can participate in band fund-raisers to show support,” Tilghman said. “We also love high-fives.” The band does more than just play at football games, however. With six competitions throughout the year, the band practices six hours a week, plus an extra three hours a week with a home football game. “Competitions are a lot of fun,” Penick said. “The preparation is really tiring, but the feeling of accomplishment afterwards makes it worth it.” With a new teacher, record amount of kids, and incredible talent, the expectations are high for the Marching Lancer band this year. Yet the members of the band know their efforts are an integral part of rallying their school. “Knowing that we work hard to achieve goals and music is a very important part of the school,” senior Sally Cho said.

Regional Tournament

December

1 SCSBDA

Championships

18 student life

october 2012

Looking past the faces of CVA

CVA students provide their insights about misconceptions CHS students have

OPINION

Segregated lunch: what’s the big deal? jessica jenkins

staff writer

he different lunch schedules of CVA and CHS sends mixed signals to students of both schools. Is it a way to separate two distinct schools or just a way to isolate a stereotype? Some students complain that the differing meal times conflict with their ability to see their CVA enrolled friends; however, other students feel it properly separates two completely different academic institutes and makes for a better learning and social environnment. CVA differs greatly from CHS in both the student body and academic schedule. CVA may be sharing a campus with our student body, but it remains a completely different establishment from CHS. Their closed campus policy would make it difficult to keep track of students if administration were to join the two schools’ lunches. While students attended the CVA campus, they didn’t interact with CHS students during their breaks and lunches, so this change in location shouldn’t institute new policies. If the segregation of the CVA students poses concern or a sense of unfair discretion to other students, then they should try looking at it as a motivating factor to remain at CHS. As for those at CHS, think about how not seeing those CVA friends is no different from last year —when campuses differed.

Percentage of CHS students who know a student at CVA

kaylee pitts staff writer

ost students already know that Carlsbad Village Academy moved onto the CHS campus this year. However, the two schools are so distinctly segregated that it becomes difficult to meet the people at the other end of the campus. Not many realize the true facts of the integration of CVA within our school. CVA is a school designed to help students who fell behind on class credits at CHS. It has six classes, four teachers and no athletics, solely focusing on academics. "It's the same curriculum as CHS, same textbooks; all of that is exactly the same," assistant principal Julie Redfield said. "Because it's a credit recovery program, this school has a trimester grading system, so the kids can build their credit more quickly".

“

her high school career, including Pacific View Charter School and Guajome Park Academy. "The only reason I'm at CVA is because I had family problems," Pinedo said. "That's why my grades dropped and I needed more credits, so I went [to CVA]." Both Pinedo and Gonzalez feel bittersweet about the change of campus. They are closer to their friends, but feel that they are wrongly stereotyped by many people as well. "It's like we're the rebels" Gonzalez said. "That’s the school’s reputation. Not all of us are like that. It's just a stereotype."

Not all of us are like that; it's just a stereotype.

”

erika gonzalez Seaside Academy also resides within CVA. An independent study program, Seaside Academy helps students earn credits as well. CVA student Erika Gonzalez finished her freshman year with five credits. In order to boost her credits, she attended CVA. She believes that CVA helped her a lot from the time she enrolled until her senior year. "I used to be a mean girl freshman year, but CVA helped," Gonzalez said. "I was the stereotypical CVA student, but after the three years I've been there I just thought, I don't want to be like this my whole life. I want to graduate." Gonzalez has been doing her part to graduate-her sophomore year she made up 100 credits. Now, Gonzalez holds new dreams for her future. She loves history, wants to major in political science and get a job focused on helping immigrants. Senior Sequoya Pinedo, is in her second year at CVA. She has gone to different schools throughout

Percentage of CHS students who feel that the addition of CVA to our campus has not influenced them

photo by amanda navarro CVA has moved into the portables at the lower end of CHS, giving it the opportunity to enjoy its own identity while residing on another campus.

Percentage of CHS students who don’t see CVA students on their average school day

student life 19

lancer express, volume 26, issue 1

How long she has worked here: Since 1997

FAHLSTROM Before counseling: Was a high school English for 10 years, editor-in-chief of Guns Magazine, technical writer for Z Computer Companies, child abuse investigator

A S H T O N

“Counselors are born; they aren't made. You don't go to school, earn a degree and ‘become a counselor.’” Why he enjoys coming to work: To influence the lives of his students

How long he has worked here: Since 2004

What he loves about his job: Being involved in the students’ academic, social and future opportunities

Hobbies: Traveling, attending school events and supporting students outside of school

“I recommend Fun Fact: students to just come Three of her kids in and say hello.” graduated from CHS, and she continues to provide guidance for all her students and children

FAHLSTROM

talia cain

staff writer

FAHLSTROM

“I really do enjoy working with students in a different capacity than teaching,” Fahlstrom said.

FAHLSTROM

HI GH SC HO OL

Questions Students Should Ask Counselors:

When is a convenient time to meet frequently? When should I start thinking about college? How can I start preparing myself for what I want to do after college?

D E N D Y

“In high school, I would see my counselor all the time. His role in my life definitely influenced where I am today.”

S A S H T O N B L A C K B U R N B L A C K B U R N

weat trickles down your face as your eyes reflect the uncertainty of where to go next. Thousands of other students rush by, but your feet stand firmly rooted to ground, unsure of your next step. With all of the ups and downs, mixed with tears and fears, students can call these vital four years of high school an intense roller coaster ride. From choosing classes to extracurricular activities to social situations to college apps, sometimes there is barely any time to catch your breath. But in this tricky game of high school, students can always seek guidance from the school counselors. Although each counselor approaches the job with a different perspective, each one comes to work with the universal ambition to help students succeed. The counselors agree that the most important aspect of their job is being there for the kids and their academic, personal and post-high school needs. There isn’t a student here who hasn’t felt alone, confused, stressed, frustrated, offended, worried or just generally concerned. In a world like high school, where one is consistently surrounded by questions, students shouldn’t forget the abundance of answers counselors hold.

Counselors notice on students’ lack of utilizing Naviance and encourage students to become more involved.

D E N D Y

What inspired her: Her high school counselor caused her to be motivated to give back to her students

B R O W N

How long he has worked here: Since 2000

B R O W N

What he looks forward to: Meeting with all the students and providing tools for them to be successful “My favorite part of counseling is knowing that you made a difference in their lives.”

“Our door is always open.”

“I always enjoyed working with kids and I wanted the opportunity to see what I can offer them,” Blackburn said.

How long she worked here: Since 2004

B L A C K B U R N

What Counselors Do: Help you figure out what you want to do after high school Plan your high school experience to benefit your future Assist in problem-solving and decision-making Answer questions and discuss opportunities, goals, classes and committments

B R O W N

Hobbies: Swimming, running, biking and reading

BENTLEY How long she has worked here: 20 years Before counseling: Taught high school social studies

BENTLEY Life-long dream: Become a school counselor and now strives help students achieve theirs

Benefits of Seeing Counselors: Become more organized and focused Build relationships and How she keeps “My high school motivated: counselor made me enhance communication skills Become a better student and Frequently attends believe I could achieve conferences and works greatness, and helped person Letters of reccomendation with leaders of the me figure out who I College admission and future to keep students was as an individual,” in touch with outside Bentley said, ready to college selection help Naviance assistance world help her own stories.

BENTLEY

“High school is a stepping stone. I like to build dreams.”

BENTLEY

20 photojournalism Behind the Scenes of the

Happiest Homecoming on Earth

Right: Princess Emma Rudolph and prince Levi Sebahar practice their red carpet appearance on Thursday night at the coronation assembly practice. Mrs. Nasser and TR taught the members of the court the proper ways of being royalty and how to link arms, walk down the red carpet, turn around to face their admiring fans, and how and where to sit on the stage for Friday's assembly. photo by Natasha Menard Below: Freshman class president Kyra Badiner and a few fellow classmates work together to finish their float for the parade with the help of some of the student's parents. Freshman volunteers helped each other decorate their float with the theme of "It's a Bug's Life" which they dubbed "It's a Freshman's Life" for the parade on Friday in Downtown Carlsbad. photo by Seannie Bryan

october 2012 The week of Sept 24 - 28 was Carlsbad High's homecoming with the theme of "Happiest Homecoming on Earth". Although this year's homecoming ended happily ever after, it took a lot of work; ASB did not have their own Cinderella to do it all. ASB and several other volunteers worked hard on all aspects of homecoming including the floats, the half-time performance, and the coronation assembly with the 2012 homecoming court. Each class had their own float theme. With all the teamwork, ASB and all the student and parent volunteers pulled off a successful homecoming. Seniors Kaitlin Mazzocco, Sarah AllenBaines work together to paper mache the senior float before transforming the float into the Senior Pride Rock. The seniors held a car wash to raise money to fund all the materials for the float building, the car wash in total made $569 for the seniors to build their float. photo by Jared Cohn Below: Homecoming court learns the half-time court dance routine. The homecoming court along with all levels of dance, Xcalibur, and Lancer Dancers came to school on Wednesday night to perfect their dance routines and learn where to stand on the field before their performance on Friday night during half-time. photo by Amanda Navarro

photo by Natasha Menard Homecoming court learns how to properly sit and stand on stage, while TR and Mrs. Nasser explain to the court how the coronation assembly will happen. The homecoming court came to school Thursday night to learn how the coronation assembly will occur, how they will walk down the red carpet, where to sit or stand, and how the queen will be crowned this year.