Tri-Color Times 2007-12

Gra nger High School

Tri-Color Times an open forum for student opinion and expression

Bundles, and Grumbles

Ace the A.C.T!

Adam Johnston

Many students like homework, yet many others think homework is a waste of time.

Students have different opinions about the homework load. When asked if homework was a waste of time, Mariah Jameson said, “I don’t think so, because they only give us what they think we can do.” “It depends on the class, actually,” said Suzy Solyom, “In some of the classes the homework is valuable.”

Most of the students here at Granger would say that the homework is too hard to understand.

Some, though, would say that it is simple and easy to do. Homework can be stressful, and most of the time it is. In response to the question “Is homework always easy?” Carlos Soto said, “No it’s tough.” But Suzy said, “Yes, it’s easy if I’m in the homework mood.”

A lot of people like to feel comfortable while doing their homework; Suzy said “I like to work at home on my cute little desk!” Carlos said, “I like to work at home with my iPod next to me.”

There are many forms of homework. Carlos likes some of it, but not others. “It’s about fiftyfifty.”

A lot of people do not know why teachers give out homework.

Mariah thinks it is “To see what we know.” Or, maybe it is “Something for us to do over the weekend,” said Carlos. Perhaps homework comes “From the books that they read and the things that they learn being a teacher,” said Mariah.

Carlos said, “It’s based on what the teacher is talking about.”

When asked what homework they would give out if they were teachers, Mariah said, “Book work, because it’s easier to do.” “I would try to get the fun assignments so the kids would do better with it,” said Carlos.

Some people might be afraid of homework, but that can easily be remedied. If students make a fun way to do homework or read the chapter, then it will be easier to do the work and get better grades.

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Heather Sundblom What is it? Why do we have to take it? How long does it take?

What are some ways to study?

These are some of the commonly asked questions about the ACT. Many students don’t know much, if anything, about the ACT, and those who do are usually ones who have already taken it multiple times.

Jenny Schneiter said, “It got easier because I knew what was on it.”

Jenny has taken the test three times. The first time she received a 27, the second time a 28, for her third time she’s waiting on her scores and hopes to get higher.

For her, math was the easiest section of the test, while the science portion was the most difficult.

Jenny said, “English was easier because of Woody’s class.” Ms. Woodward gave her AP students a list of ‘“Some” Concepts Tested on the ACT.’ Teachers can help students, but only to a certain extent.

Studying on your own is extremely important. Aubree Bawden said, “I didn’t study much, and I could tell.” Websites like utahmentor.org or act.org help with studying. Practice tests are provided – but be careful. Aubree said, “Take the practice tests timed. I took practice tests, but I didn’t think about

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the time.” On the actual ACT you must complete the English section of 75 questions in 45 minutes, the math section of 60 questions in 60 minutes, the reading section of 40 questions in 35 minutes, the science section of 40 questions in 35 minutes, and the optional writing section in 30 minutes. Aubree also said, “I didn’t finish any the first

Aubree said, “It does, but it doesn’t.

Some people freeze up. I have a 4.0, I think colleges should look at both (ACT scores, and grades) and average them out.” Colleges do just that. Most colleges do require you to take the ACT, but students need to make sure to keep on top of school work while studying for the ACT. Upcoming ACT dates are February 9 (reg. due January 4), April 12 (reg. due March 7), and June 14 (registration due May 9). For help with registering, go to the Counseling center.

College representatives are there willing to assist with the process.

A few last minute tips: 1. Answer every question. Points are not deducted for guessing.

2. Get a good night sleep. Don’t oversleep; just get a normal night’s rest.

3.

Eat a healthy breakfast.

Sugar-filled breakfasts may help Some students can get stressed out by in the beginning, but remember the A.C.T it is a long test. Energy is needed time, but the second time I finished throughout the whole thing. the reading section because I tried to 4. Manage your time. Bring a hurry and read faster, then I looked watch or make sure you know where the clock is. back on the questions.”

The ACT score is used for 5. Bring a calculator. Sharing with a variety of college and scholarship other students is prohibited. Know applications. When asked if she which types of calculators are not believed the ACT represented her, allowed. Common ones that aren’t allowed are the TI-89 or TI-92.

6. Bring ID and registration 30 Hilarious ticket. You won’t be allowed in if Ways to have fun on a you don’t have them.

7. Chew long-lasting flavor date you might as well try them!! gum. Chewing helps keep your Pg. 8 brain active.

8. Don’t bring cell phones Horoscopes AT ALL. Turn them off!

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Find out what new things to cook for your family over the holidays!

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Photography There’s more than meets the eye.

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Sagitarius and Capricorn, it’s your time! What does this month have in store for you?

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Wanted!!!

Do you like comics? Even better -- do you like creating comics?

This year the newspaper staff is asking for students who like creating comics to submit them to Mr. Carlisle in room 216. The editors and advisor will, after careful evaluation, pick one or two for each month’s edition of the Tri-Color-Times. Also, if your comic is put in the newspaper we will put a beautiful photo of you next to it.

Do you consider yourself talented or special? You could be a Spotlight in the Tri-Color-Times!

Once a month we will be spotlighting someone at Granger High. If you would like to be spotlighted, you may submit to Mr. Carlisle a poem, photograph, drawing, short story, an article of your own, or a paragraph about yourself explaining why you should be the spotlight! We will send a reporter from the staff to interview and take pictures of you.

Do you have a story to tell? Did something funny happen this weekend with your friends?

The TCT wants to share your stories with the school! Everyone loves telling stories about themselves, and Granger’s newspaper will listen to yours.

Whether you tripped in front of your hot crush, or your best friend and you found the greatest weekend getaway, your stories can be the life of the paper.

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Flags for Our Future Joe Fatani

The students of Granger I talked about promoting school In classic teen movies, when High always talk about how the spirit and how it was the student’s a star actress of the show gets all school doesn’t have school spirit. duty to make it happen. This is a dressed up, her rival ruins her dress. But finally when the school shows prime example that school spirit can’t happen unless we truly want This causes us to hate and despise some love for itself, we ruin that.

“Within one week of the it. Now I know that all of us didn’t the rival. Therefore we should hate and despise ourselves for ruining flags and banners being put up, four pull down the flags and banners, the school when it gets all dressed flags were stolen and one banner but if we don’t look down on that behavior or make that person feel was torn down.” said Mr. Cox up, right?

If you read the last editorial, guilty, it will just keep happening.

As you have already noticed there are new flashy flags throughout halls and great big banners in the staircases of Granger High. These new flags and banners should show that this is Granger High and we actually care about our school.

“The flags and banners were put up to influence the students to care and respect their school. We want to make students feel proud to be Granger Lancers and I think it has worked. Many students come up to me and say that the flags and banners make the school look nice,” The new flags decorate and show our school spirit said Mr. Cox.

If you asked someone to give you dollar, you wouldn’t rip the dollar in half. So why would you pull down the flags? We wanted to have school spirit and when someone delivered we destroyed part of it. Last week, Granger was up for the Cool School of the Week for FOX13 Morning News. How many of us voted for it? It’s things like this that makes school great or horrible. You make your own school experience. If you want the school how it is now, great. But stop to think and realize what the school could be if we contributed to it.

Mr. Cox said, “I would definitely make an effort to do more things like this all around the school, but if this is the way that the student body reacts to it then I am discouraged to do so.”

Ellice Tan “We are getting better and better as a drama program - the musical this year will be amazing,” was a comment made just recently by Mr. Fuller, Granger High School’s Drama Advisor. Megan McManama, Junior here at GHS, commented that “Granger is really stepping up and raising the bar – and everyone knows it!”

The Drama Department recently put on the Caroline Francke’s play, “Father of the Bride.” “It was so genuinely funny,” said Stephen Harman, GHS Senior, “I didn’t feel obligated to laugh; I just did it.” Being in the cast was a good experience too, “I love drama and I will continue doing it even in the future,” said Heather Sundblom, who played Kay in “Father of the Bride.” The drama program truly is getting better and better each year. Next up is Granger High’s musical, “Zombie Prom!”

Zombie Prom is a mix between “West Side Story” and “Grease.” It is funny, romantic, and it has great music – a 50’s rock band. “The musical will be so much fun this year; it’ll be amazing!” said Heather Sundb-

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lom. So get involved this year, the musical will be better than ever before! The cast list has been posted, and about seventy people are in the cast – but it is not too late! You are sure to have friends in the musical

- so, “DO IT!” said Sarah Johnson, “It’s definitely worth your time!”

Being part of the musical is not only fun, you learn a lot too.

When asked about last year’s musical, Joel Whitmer said, “I learned

Zombie Prom will be an adventure for Granger.

a lot from Mr. Smith. He helped me so much with my voice.” Sarah Johnson said, “You learn something different from every production, it’s a hoot! Each time it’s a unique experience.”

The musical is not just dancing, singing, and acting, the musical means getting to know everyone too. It means hanging out with your best friends every day and always having a good time. If you are wondering if you will do well in the musical, just “Be confident and have fun,” said Heather. And Joel said “Sing loud. No matter how good your voice is.

But the main thing is, just have fun. If you’re having fun, you will do fantastic.”

So, make the most of your school year, get involved and have fun. The best part for Joel last year was, “Just hangin’ out backstage, sittin’ and chattin’ on the couches.” And for Sarah, “Sharing something you’ve worked hard on with everyone.”

Whether you come to the musical to be in the cast, or whether you are just coming to watch and support your friends, be a part of the musical this year - it will be great!

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Artemis Fowl Adam Johnston A dastardly devious criminal teen mastermind is the basis of Eoin Colfer’s Artemis Fowl series. Fans are expecting a sixth book to join the current five favorites in 2008, as well as the upcoming movie based on the first novel.

When asked which book of the series they liked, Danielle Lapetina responded, “Probably The Arctic Incident,” David Waterbury said, “I like The Lost Colony,” while Ellice Tan said, “The Eternity Code is my favorite.”

Out of the vast pool of marvelous characters within the series, students were asked which of those characters their favorites were.

“I like Holly Short and Butler! Butler’s all cool, because he’s a bodyguard, and Holly’s an elf and she’s smart!” said Danielle. “Holly!” said Ellice, “She’s an awesome heroine and she has awesome attributes!”

David said, “Butler, because he’s so stinking cool, and because he can break someone’s wrist with little effort!”

There are several totally awesome scenarios in the Artemis Fowl series; when asked which their favorite was, David thought, “When

Artemis goes through the time travel and takes some magic for himself, keeps it, and lies about losing it!”

But Danielle thinks, “When they trick the Russian Mafia on the boat; I like that part because he finds and rescues his dad!” And Ellice said, “I like the part where he saves Butler’s life!”

When asked if there were any qualities the books possessed that they liked Ellice said, “I like how it makes your mind work and how it’s always progressing. It’s never boring!” while Danielle said, “I think that it’s kind of cool that Artemis started out as a brat, and as the books went on he got nicer, because he starts caring more about others than of himself!”

Nobody reads one book at the same time as someone else, so they were asked when they first heard about Artemis Fowl which Ellice answered, “I was in eighth or ninth grade!” said Ellice, “I started reading it because everyone else was reading it, so I started with them!”

There are many people that can predict what happens next, but were there any people with the Artemis Fowl books?

Ellice Tan is one of many Artemis Fowl fans.

“I rarely predicted things, because for me,” said David, “a lot of the scenarios were pretty well thought out and difficult to predict!”

When asked if there was a way that reading has helped them, Ellice replied, “Yeah, I love reading!

Joe Fatani

Call of Duty 4

You sit two hundred yards away in the top floor of an abandoned seven-story building.

A picture of the terrorists sits beside your sniper rifle. You press your eye against the scope.

You see the nuclear arms deal is in progress. Your target is surrounded by guards.

You watch the flag to know the wind’s speed and direction. Everything is just right. You take the shot.

You flee the scene as quickly as you came. You start to repel off the side of the building. As you look up from where you started, the top floor explodes as missiles bombard it. You land safely on the ground, only to realize the enemy is swarming to your position. You have ten minutes to get to your extraction point.

Good luck.

This is just one of the many exciting and phenomenal missions you partake in the game Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, for the XBOX 360 , PLAYSTATION 3 and PC. Call of Duty 4 sets you in the role of two characters; “Soap” McTavish

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It’s helped my writing improve, it’s helped me choose my occupation, and helps me to relax, and its fun too so you get enjoyment out of it!

Also, my comprehension is better, and everything else, because I love reading!”

of the British SAS and Paul Jackson of the U.S. Marines. The game’s story is told through these two soldier’s experiences.

While the story is a little cliché (stop the terrorist from setting off a nuclear bomb), the feeling that the game gives off is dynamic. You feel like you’re actually in the battlefield. The game puts you in situations where you would only see in movies.

Missions are diverse and complex.

There is no mission where it feels artificial or boring The game takes advantage of your sense of hearing and sight.

The graphics are crisp and smooth, but the best thing is that they are fluid throughout the whole game.

No texture or effects are put to waste. The grass looks and moves like grass, the buildings crumble when you shoot at them and the facial textures of every character is almost photorealistic.

The sound quality is amazing. This game would rock

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The Beauty of Photography Shyanne Jackson Pictures capture memories that last a lifetime. But have you ever wondered what it was that captured those memories? A camera, of course. Cameras are a fascinating piece of technology when you really pay attention. Cameras are getting so advanced its hard to keep up.

However, you have to remember that it is the photographer that makes it happen; the camera just gets you half way there.

Photography may seem confusing at times. With the elements of the lighting, color, balance, ideas and tools it sounds impossible to keep up with, right? Wrong. It’s a great learning experience. Every photograph ever taken starts out with an idea. Ideas are the root of everything, which turns into art.

It’s important to keep the creativity flowing in every picture.

You have to be willing to explore and express everything, with or without fear. Jot down ideas and use them as rough drafts for your pictures. Taking pictures takes up effort and energy, so always make sure the work you’re doing is worth it.

Think of every detail that comes into play. Look at all of your photos to compare and contrast color, angle, lighting, clarity, and whatever you feel is necessary. You have to question who, what, when, where, why and how when looking at your pictures to understand everything clearly. Draw thumbnail sketches of pictures you want to take.

By that time you should’ve learned a thing or two about photography.

Let a student attending the photography class here at Granger tell you about his experiences.

“Honestly, I thought that I wasn’t cut out for photography. I mean, yeah there are times when Carlisle will be a bit ‘bitter’ in class, but its for the better. You just have to give it a chance and to your surprise it could be the best experience you’ve had so far, like it did for me.” Tyler Moore Photography is an act of discovery. Think when you see things, look carefully, be sensitive;

be more than an assumer. Search for things unknown and be open about it. The camera forces you to look deeper and closer. Use the camera to record feelings and turn them into art. When using the camera sometimes it’s good to think of ideas right then and there. But you should have a plan of where you take your pictures.

No one is good at everything so it doesn’t hurt to try new things.

Photography is more than what it seems to be. Keep in mind that materials and tools will be made, but don’t forget how to take a really good picture. If you’re not good with cameras or taking pictures, that’s fine. When you make a commitment to something, you get better at it.

Jump into it before you know how it works. You’ll learn the details while in the process. It’s an act of doing, failing, learning, and doing it all over again. A fellow student said about the new photography class, “I like that every class is so different from the others we’ve had before. We learn something new every time, and it’s exciting never knowing what’s next” Holly Shoell. Another student said, “It’s interesting to me is that you learn so much about photography you never thought possible. It’s pretty exciting knowing how pictures alone can make you feel what it is they are trying to get across to the viewer” Shelby Burrows. They’re not the only ones with a positive opinion about the photography class. Try it out and to your surprise you could actually like it.

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Katie Rubio

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More Real than WWF!

You may think wrestling is all about crazy costumes and everything else you may see on television, but in reality it’s nothing close to that.

The Lancer wrestlers decided to take up our school colors this year in their uniforms instead of the maroon color that everyone is used to. This is one of the many changes to the team this year. Besides the uniforms they got a new state of the art mat that even most colleges don’t have. Then top it off with new assistant coach, Steve

Hennefer, who is an ex marine.

These boys are pushed to their limits but doing it for the thrill and adrenaline of it all. “This year’s team is one of the better teams of the last 10 years,” said Coach Hansen. Believe it or not this is true. Not only because of their ability to win matches, but the ability to work as a team. They’re not only a team but a family. “The whole team is fun and everyone is funny. That’s why we always have a good time,” said Ubaldo Rubio.

This is an intense and very

Wrestling Tournament

physically demanding sport. From having to watch what you eat, to doing all those crazy moves on an opponent, it always seems to have a way of keeping you on the edge of your seat.

Every year the Lancer wrestling team has a way of improving more and more. Nikko Valdez said, “It’s a good sport and people look at it as more violent

Granger Wrestlers gather before a match..

Swimming Cristy Gomez Granger’s swim team has been working really hard. While most of you are sleeping they start practice at 6:30 am and finish at 8:30. They are very committed and focused on their swimming.

The lady lancer swim team is lead by captain Audrey Finlayson. “I’ve been swimming since I was eight,” Audrey laughs. “My parents signed me up when I was younger. Ever since then, I just can’t stop swimming my favorite part in swimming is when the competition is close.

Swimming means a lot to them helping them in all areas. “It’s something that clicks’, Mark Fullerton. “Swimming helps me have a good day in school,” says Rochelle Protti. “It helps me relax towards test for school, when I get into that water I feel relaxed,” says Daniel Garzaro. Long hours of training really get them going “It’s

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an adrenaline rush!” says Rochelle Protti. Mauricio Gonzales emphasizes that “it can be difficult at first, but after a while you get the hang of it.”

These swimmers try very hard, some have been swimming for years and for some it’s a new thing. “It’s my first year on the swim team, I usually play soccer. Soccer and swimming are two different subjects and I’m glad I got out of my comfort zone and tried something new,” says Rochelle Protti.

“I’ve been swimming for 5 years, my mom got me into it,” Mauricio Gonzales.

Many of the swimmers are in it for the swimming, but there are other benefits that come with being on the swim team as well. “I like being on the team because there’s girls,” said Mauricio Gonzales. “I like that we get out of class--that’s a plus side,” said Bobby Reese. “It

than what it is.” And it’s true.

Wrestling isn’t about violence but the maneuvers and fun you have while doing it.

So instead of watching it on TV where they always act it out and have it planned, come watch a real live wrestling match.

Matches usually start around 5:45 P.M. Come on out and support the Lancer wrestlers.

COME SUPPORT OUR TEAMS!!!

Granger swimmers, speeding down the lane!

works out all the muscles in your body,” said Daniel Garzaro. Bobby Reese explains,“I like kickin back with friends.”

Swim is not just all fun and games--it is quite a challenge.” It’s torture but it’s worth it,” said Mark Fullerton. They put in a lot of effort. At times it can be agonizing.

“If you’re dedicated, you’ll never leave,” said Daniel Garzaro. “You

get to learn more everyday” Daniel Garzaro. In the end they improve and get better. “You get better sportsmanship and raises your confidence”, Bobby Reese.

Of course behind every swim team there comes a great coach. Grangers swim advisor is Mrs. Turner. She has been coaching swim for 15 years. “I love to see the kids improve. It’s my favorite part

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Adam Johnston

Du mbledoor is Gay- Does it Matter?

Most have heard of the news that Dumbledore, headmaster of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter series, was announced a homosexual by the author of the series. This news was revealed at New York’s Carnegie Hall on October 18th during a book signing. Many people have disassociated themselves from the Harry Potter series already due to religious beliefs, and now others disconnect themselves from it because of homosexuality. Here at Granger some people feel that it is a good thing for Dumbledore to be gay, as it supports gay rights, and others say it’s not important to the story.

Though this information was sudden, some people weren’t disheartened by this news, though some were curious and some were angry.

Will you disassociate yourself from the series? Ms. Fichialos said, “No, it actually makes me respect it a little. It also makes me want to finish reading the series, because I’m curious.”

Ms. Parks said, “No I’m a little bit surprised, but I will still read the books. I have enjoyed reading Harry Potter, but it’s not going to stop me reading the books.” yet David Waterbury said. “Yeah, a little; I could

understand if it was in the books, but I don’t understand why she came out with it after the books were released.” Ms. Kaydean Judy said, “I’m fine with it! I love Harry Potter; the writing is excellent. This news doesn’t change the way I feel about the story or Dumbledore.”

Some fans around the world are angry with the author for coming out with the news.

Granger students and faculty don’t seem to be all agreeing with this idea. “I don’t really care; she came out with it after the fact.

If anything it affects the media, not the books. It doesn’t change my opinion of J. K. Rowling.” said Brin Nelson. “J. K. Rowling is a very interesting author; she gave each character their own personality. Because she gives them those personalities, that is who those characters are and they are pre-determined.” said Ms. Parks. Ms. Judy said, “I just question why she felt the need to say that, but other than that it doesn’t matter to me!”

Some people feel that it is unnecessary to mention the sexual orientation of another character.

Brin thinks, “It depends on the story. If it was a romance, it would obviously affect the story. For Dumbledore it doesn’t really matter. With

his part it wasn’t important for him to have a sexual orientation, he was just a mentor to Harry.”

Ms. Parks said, “I don’t know that it is necessary, especially in a children’s book. That is what surprised me about this announcement!”

However, Ms. Fichialos said, “I think it’s necessary; it doesn’t have to be a super important piece of the story if it doesn’t really fit in the story, but in reality it’s a big part of people’s lives and shouldn’t be discounted.” said Ms. Fichialos.

No matter what your opinion on the matter is, the news did come out unexpectedly.

Ms. Fichialos said, “I guess I was kind of surprised, because nowadays there aren’t a lot of best-selling books with ‘known’ gay characters.” Ms. Judy said, “I didn’t believe until I heard that it was from her. At first I thought it was just a prank.” while David was, “Very angry, because it seemed to me that J. K. Rowling was willing to add any information to the ‘finished books!’” “’Why was that even necessary?’” was Ms. Park’s reaction, “I thought at first that it was for shock value, also, to repeak interest in Harry Potter.”

Many are wondering why the author decided to drag Dumbledore out of the closet; she will be the only one who knows. “I think the reason why she said it was because she might have gay tendencies herself.

Maybe because she wanted to make homosexuals

NE WS 7 happy.” said David, while Ms. Judy said, “She must have had it written in her mind that way; it just wasn’t obvious to us!” Ms. Fichialos thinks, “I think it was to bring awareness to the L. G. B. T. (Lesbian/Gay/Bi-sexual/ Trans-gender) community. It’s validating, because they’re a big part of our society. It’s important for people to know that someone’s sexual preference doesn’t define them.”

Do the people still hold Harry Potter close to their hearts or do they frown upon it as some evil thing? Are there still fans that find it to be the most enjoyable, or do people find it to be un-clean material? “No,” said Ms. Judy, “Because I love the Dumbledore character!” “No, I still like it.” said Ms. Fichialos, “If anything, I think it made it a little better, and I respect the fact that she validated an often unrecognized group, and hopefully challenged readers to think about the issues, or to see it in a new light.” Ms. Parks said, “Well, I still love the Harry Potter series, so I will still enjoy the Harry Potter books.” David said, “Yes, because now that we know Dumbledore was gay, it might possibly say that the situations between Dumbledore and any other male character had different drives than were supposed in the actual book series.”

Hopefully, no one has lost interest in the Harry Potter series just because of this output from the author. It is all in the eyes of the beholder and you can choose what to believe.

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30 Hilarious Ways to Entertain Yourself While on a Nichole Butters

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Hum loudly while waiting in line.

Walk through the exit door, then act annoyed by everyone that gets in your way.

Start calling your date the wrong name half-way through.

Use your food to make faces.

5. Flirt with the waiter.

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Sing “Grease” and wait for him/her to come in on the boy/girl part.

7. Drop something, and when somone helps pick it up, scream, “That’s mine!”

8. Meow during the conversation, but when your date asks, deny ever doing it.

9. Put a fake fly in your date’s soup.

10. Put food on your face, but miss it when your date tells you that it’s there.

11. If your date orders meat such as lamb chops, sing “Mary had a Little Lamb.”

12. When the waiter comes, order the biggest and most expensive steak, and then order your date a side salad.

want him to call you and your date “Beauty and the Beast”

18. Bring a ring and arrange the waiter t o bring it to you. When it comes, hug your date and say, “I do!”

19. Feed your date your food while you make “Chugga chugga choo choo” noises.

20. When he says your name, act offended and tell him your name is actually Steve (said in a deep voice) 21. Pretend to choke on your food. When your date tries to help you, ask if they are okay in a concerned voice.

22. Keep dropping your napkin and see how many times your date will pick it up.

23. Order dessert first, and finish with an appetizer.

24. Scream “Not it!” and hide in the coat rack.

25. Take pictures of your food.

26. Start a speed dating contest.

27. Ask the waiter for a tampon. Most effective if your waiter is a guy. Even more effective if you are a guy.

28. Ask the waiter about every item on the menu: how good it tastes, how they make it, and what their favorite is. Then tell them you need more time.

13. Start cryin g and tell the whole restaurant that your date thinks you’re fat.

29. Pretend you’re an expert 14. When your date says something mag ician and try to take serious, laugh hysterically.

15. Bring a book to read. the table cloth off without 16. Imitate your phone ringing and tell your date that you’ve got to take it. the plates or food movin g.

Make a list of the ways to entertain 17. Tell the waiter that you 30. yourself on a date at a restaurant.

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Barjam April Brunsun

Shyanne Jackson With Christmas coming up there are the other festivities celebrated as well during the holidays. Say for instance Bajram, a Bosnian celebration.

“It’s kind of like Thanksgiving” say Rafia Kavoazovic, one of the many students that celebrate Bajram here at Granger High.

“You fast for like a month.” This Bosnian tradition is celebrated during the whole month of November.

Although you’re allowed to eat at 5 in the morning; but not allowed to eat until 6 or 7 in the evening. Sounds a little hard to stick to right? Well, maybe so, but it pays off at the end of the month. When the month is nearly finished they gather with family and have a big dinner. Sounds a lot like Thanksgiving right? Many different nationalities have their versions of the types of

holidays people celebrate.

You’d be surprised to see how many there are.

During this festivity children get a little treat out of it. “Usually the parents give their kids money. Kind of like presents” says Rafia. What a holiday; food, money, and fun. Now that’s a holiday that some of us wouldn’t mind taking part of. At the end of the dinner everyone says “Bajram bajeaila”. It’s similar to how people would say ‘Merry Christmas’ to each other.

How interesting to learn about different types of festivities people pass on from generation to generation. Try learning about other traditions celebrated in different cultures, and also share what you celebrate. It’s a great learning experience.

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On the holidays every family has a different way of doing things. These are some things that Granger families do: “We go to my grandma’s house on Thanksgiving. When we get there we have a dinner with family who flies or drives in from out of state. We do the same for Christmas at my grandma’s house but we open presents instead,” said Desurai Black.

“On Thanksgiving my mom cooks dinner and the whole family comes over and helps her. When we eat our dinner we usually watch Christmas movies and then we watch the parade on T.V. On Christmas my mom cooks

Chinese food and we use our special plates. Then we go to my grandma’s house to open presents,” said Elida Holt “On Thanksgiving we have a big dinner and we invite over everyone that we know. On Christmas we have to wait for my whole family to get there so that we can open our presents. We always end up going to Denny’s Restraunt afterwards,” said Pedro Rico.

Continued from pg 4 on any surround sound system, but just normal television speakers are enough to enjoy the game’s various sounds. The game uses top-notch voice actors to simulate real people in the game.

The gameplay consists of moving from cover to cover, taking out your enemies along the way.

The twist in this is you have to choose your cover wisely, because the enemy can shoot through walls, doors, thin metal, and anything that you would think that can’t stand up to the force of a bullet. The story mode of the game is between 8-9 hours worth of playing and 10-11 hours on harder difficulty modes.

But most of your time will be spent in multiplayer if you have an internet connection.

Multiplayer may be the greatest feature this game has to offer and that’s a great feat to accomplish. Multiplayer consists of numerous modes of play, from team death match, to a king of the hill.

But the thing that makes you keep playing is the leveling up system.

The level system is when you get enough experience, through

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capturing the flag or other multiple ways, you level up. Each level gives you new weapons, new abilities, and new explosives. The top level is 55. When you get to this level, you make a hard choice to either stay at this level, with all of your abilities and weapons, or start over to level 1 and get a cool insignia next to your name.

Multiplayer does have some disadvantages. You can play with up to four players on the same console, but unlike the Halo series, you can’t go online with them.

The real way to enjoy the online multiplayer experience is with a fast internet. So if you have dial-up internet you can’t even connect to online matches.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is a great addition to anyone’s collection of games. It is one of those games that push the envelope of gaming today. Call of Duty is rated M for mature. So, you have to be at least 17 or have a parent accompany you to buy it. If you enjoy first-person shooters, or just like action games at all, COD4 is the game for you.

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Are you a Santa or a Scrooge Meg McManama

Are you the kind, gentle, loving, a nd jolly soul? Or a re you the greedy, coa l giv er for Christm as? Ta ke this quiz to find out if you a re a Sa nta , Scrooge, or just in bet w een.

1. You’re wa l k i ng dow n t he ha l l s t o cla ss a nd you see someone t r ip a nd fa l l on t hei r face.

You; A. Laugh! That was hilarious! Tr y to make them do it again and get video on your phone.

B. Sheepishly pass them, perhaps stifling a giggle.

C. Rush to their side and help them up. Make sure that they are Ok, and give them a cookie to cheer them up.

2. A good fr iend needs a dol la r for lu nch. You;

A. Laugh in their face. How dare they even have the nerve to ask.

B. Slip your money in your back pocket, and tell them “Sorr y I need it for something else.”

C. Offer to share your lunch with them you know they’d do the same.

3. You just spent a lot of money bu y i ng a present for a good fr iend, a nd t hey d id n’t get you a n y t h i ng. You:

A. Call them up screaming, and demand they give the present back.

B. Secretly you’re mad, but you don’t say anything to them.

C. Forget about the other present, call them and wish them a Happy Holidays.

4. T he nice student s from L.A.T come t o you r cla ss a sk i ng for Sub for Sa nt a Donat ions, you:

A. Yell at them for interrupting your class time, or social hour. Give them a scowl as they leave.

B. Keep your eyes on the ground, if you don’t see them, you don’t have to donate anything.

C. Tell them you’re honored to be this family’s Santa, and laugh, “Ho Ho Ho” while handing them your donation.

5. A person you’re not t oo fond of a sks you t o t he nex t w i nter da nce. You:

A. Say “Heck No!” then tell all your friends how funny their expression was.

B. Pretend like you didn’t hear them and walk away at an amazing speed.

C. Tell them you’d love to, go to the dance, and have fun with them.

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Moment of truth! You are...

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Scrooge! You make a daily effort to step on as many f lowers as you can. You hate smiles and the holidays. You have no real friends and you are a bully! You try to avoid giving gifts and anything to do with happiness. You prefer being alone, even though you can’t help it anyway.

You are neither a Scrooge nor Santa, you are in the middle. You try to be kind, as long as it doesn’t interfere with what you want. You sometimes lie to avoid being generous. What you want is the most important and that’s what you work around.

Mostly C’s You are most like Santa! You love helping people, and probably have rosy cheeks. Keep it up, it’s your spirit that helps everyone feel happy. If you found nine reindeer you could make them f ly. All you need now is workers, and you would be the whole package.

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T he Hor rors and Joy’s of Holida y Shopping People always seem to find themselves on a budget around the holiday season. Finding the right gift for everyone can be tricky. It’s hard to find the money to buy everyone a present they deserve. This year you don’t necessarily have to stress out about buying gifts. You can find a cheap gift that can still mean a lot. Here are 35 ideas that can make holiday gifting affordable.

1. Fancy chocolate bars tied in ribbons.

2. Custom music c-d 3. Bottle of sparkling cider 4. A book 5. Candy 6. Stuffed animals 7. Socks 8. Makeup tote 9. Photo album hand decorated 10. Movie tickets 11. Board games 12. Biscuits and a jar of pure honey 13. Nail polish kit 14. A coffee cup with candy in it 15. Pajama pants 16. Colorful post it notes 17. Christmas ornament 18. Flashlight with batteries 19. Sewing supplies 20. Shower/ bathing kit 21. Home baked goods 22. Pound of peanuts 23. Draw a picture 24. Disposable camera 25. A goldfish (they’re 10 cents) 26. Cook book 27. Coloring book 28. Build a snowman take a picture and make it into a post card 29. Soap and crayons 30. Calendar 31. Picture frames 32. Home movie 33. Print merry Christmas on a paper in 26 different languages 34. Message in a bottle (write a poem and put it into the bottle) 35. Make a card

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Nichole Butters It’s Christmas time, and you are all caught up in the holiday excitement. You begin to make a long list of the things that you want for Christmas. Then it hits you: you need to buy gifts for your friends and family too!

For most, it’s easy to remember to buy Christmas presents because it is advertised everywhere.

On TV, in the ads, on the radio, in magazines, on billboards, on the internet… the list goes on and on. And these places usually start advertising for Christmas before Halloween! So how early do you start shopping? Do you start as early as the advertisements or do you join the rush of crazed holiday shoppers the night of Christmas Eve? “I usually spend about $100 for Christmas, which is spent mainly on my family. I like to start my Christmas shopping right before Christmas and try to find things on sale, but I definitely spend more on Christmas than any other holiday,” said Anastacia Bwijtak. “When I buy someone a nice present, I expect one back from them. I would be disappointed if I got them a present but they didn’t give me anything at all.”

There are many different ways to buy all of your presents at Christmas time. Some do all of their Christmas shopping on-line, some make organized shopping lists, and others go to the mall or their favorite store and do their shopping there.

For a lot of people, the holidays are a stressful time because they are worried about getting the perfect gift. So here’s my message to those who are worried: Relax! Christmas is a great time of year no matter what you plan to buy for friends and family. Don’t get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays and

try to remember what Christmas is really about.

Here are a few tips to consider when shopping for Christmas: o If you are worried about price, start looking in the ads and shop the great holiday sales Around this time of year, it’s hard to find a store that doesn’t have a sale going on! o If you’re worried about what to get that special someone, ask them! Most likely,they will tell you what they would like. But if they don’t, just surprise them with a gift you think they would enjoy or would match their personality. o Christmas is a great time to reflect on how your life is going and who you love.

Write or make a Christmas card for someone, even if it is a simple little note. It will really make a difference for them. o Enjoy the holiday season, relax, listen to those crazy Christmas songs that have been playing for almost 2 months, and remember to have fun!

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Holiday Recipes Heather Sundblom

English Toffee Makes about 25 servings Total time to prepare: 50-60 minutes ½ pound whole, skin on war almonds (¾ cups chopped) 1 pound unsalted butter (not margarine) ½ tsp. table salt 2 cups sugar 2 tsp. vanilla extract 12 ounces quality bittersweet milk or chocolate

Food is always part of the Holidays. Here are a few recipes that would be fun to try. It could be a fun family activity, or maybe they could be packaged up to be a cheap present. Perhaps it’ll cure a day of boredom on a wintery day during Holiday Break.

Directions: Grind almonds into a course meal and set aside Place butter and salt into a medium saucepan and melt over medium flame. (If it takes less than 8 to 10 minutes to melt, lower the heat – better too low than too high; too much heat will ruin the toffee.)

Stir in sugar with a wooden spoon.

Continue cooking, stirring constantly for about 15 minutes (it will seem longer). At first the sugar will sink to the bottom of the sauce pan. The sugar will gradually dissolve into the butter. The mixture will turn from yellow to off-white and begin to look like taffy, gaining slightly in volume and turning slightly elastic. It will then gradually darken to tan, keeping a pearlescent appearance. At the point when it turns tan, stir in the vanilla, which will further darken the toffee. Continue stirring the mixture for about 5 to 10 minutes. When it begins to “sweat” a few beads of butter on the surface, take it off the heat. For those people with candy thermometers, the toffee will be about 285 degrees when removed from the heat. Stir the toffee vigorously off the heat and pour into an ungreased stick-proof 11X15-inch baking sheet, using the wooden spoon, help it settle into the corners of the pan.

Spread chocolate over the toffee and allow it to melt for a minute of two under the broiler of your oven. Spread the melted chocolate over the surface of the toffee until evenly covered.

Sprinkle the chocolate with the ground almonds.

Place in refrigerator and allow it to harden thoroughly. Break into pieces and pack with any excess almonds into airtight containers or bags to store.

Cooking may be your thing...try it!

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Holiday Punch

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Ingredients: 2 liters Fresca 1 can frozen concentrate cranberry juice ½ can frozen concentrate orange juice 1 packet of crystal lite (lemonade flavor) 2 quarts water Ice Mix well and serve immediately

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Ingredients: Half gallon of vanilla ice cream 1 liter of lemon-lime soda (like Sprite, Sierra Mist, or 7-up) 1 gallon of Tampico (any flavor) Half Gallon of Egg Nog

Mix everything together until Ingredients: creamy.

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Cristy Gomez

Peanut butter cookies Are you bad at cooking? Have you always wanted to know how to make really good cookies without doing much work? Well I’ve got the answer for you! You should make some really easy peanut butter cookies. In this recipe you only need 3 ingredients Here’s what you’ll need (you will only need these 3 ingredients) 1 cup of peanut butter 1 egg 1 cup of sugar Step 1 mix all the ingredients together combine it well.

Step 2 roll them up into little balls Step 3 place the balls on a pan and cook them at 400° F, and bake for 9-11 min.

Step 4 eat and enjoy

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Kalolaina Samani born January 7th, with Precious Taliulu born January 15th

Sagittarius November 22-December

H O R O S C Capricorn O 21 December 22-January P E S

You Sagittariuses are restless! You love to be outdoors, travel, and explore the deep necessities of life. You are optimistic and naturally good at teaching. Sagittarius may be prone to procrastinating, but they are risk takers!

This month you will be very lucky. You will doubt yourself.

You will question your values and priorities. But this will be for the greater good because if you change now, then you will be successful later.

Aquarius January 20 – February 18 You’re going to be more social very soon. You will see and talk to people you wouldn’t otherwise. You will look at the world differently and enjoy this view. Don’t go near any cats.

Taurus April 20- May 20 You will be frustrated, because you will have a problem you can’t solve.

But you should not linger on this problem long because if you forget about it, it will solve itself.

Leo July 23- August 22 You will be lazy for a long time. Your activities will seem dull and you will think that you have no responsibilities. But if you rise to the occasion, then your family won’t get hurt.

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Dianna Singh born November 28th with Phong Phath born December 2nd.

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You have strong leadership abilities and you always have many ideas. Others may see you as lazy but you always want to finish things with a big success. You set high goals in life and are rarely satisfied with results. You are loyal and loving, yet you can appear the complete opposite. A new relationship will start this month, one you have been seeking. Remember to look around you and always notice what is happening. You will be happier if you do.

Pisces February 19- March 20 A new and exciting opportunity will present itself this month. Whatever has been weighing you down is gone! You can start having fun again. Don’t drink the cocoa on the 26th.

Gemini May 21-June21

Aries March 21 – April 19

Be patient. Don’t rush things or else everything will fall apart. Think about your friends and family before deciding. Don’t trust easily because you will go through a hard time with relationships.

Cancer June 22-23

You have inner conflict and you can’t decide what is right and what is wrong.

But you better decide quickly because your choice will affect many people in your life.

Be generous and you will go far. Think hard about the people who you care for and you will be rewarded.

Don’t go near mimes anytime soon.

Libra September 23- October 22

Scorpio October 23- November 21

Your friends will try to bring guilt on you. While you are innocent, you will believe that you are guilty.

You should think about who your true friends are.

You will find a very sentimental item soon. This item will help you find who you truly are and what you should do with your life.

Don’t sleep on any blue sheets.

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Need a Scholarship?

Governor’s Honor’s Academy at SUU 11th grade Jan 2 Prestigious honors program for gifted school leaders and scholars entering 12th grade.

Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program 12th grade Jan 15 Anyone with MS or anyone who is the child of someone with MS simple application process.

Utah JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program 12th grade P/M by Jan 7 A Grant program to assist students with post-secondary plans – looks at overall individual achievement, requires an essay, references, and definite college plans.

Utah Association of Educational Office Professionals Scholarships 12th grade Jan 31 For students planning a business office career. Go to www.uaeop.org click on “awards” and then “student scholarships.”

Gates Millennium Scholars Program www.gmsp.org 12th grade Jan 11 Open to particular ethnic groups, based on GPA, leadership, and personal accomplishments.

www.walmartfoundation.org.

12th grade Jan 14 For graduating seniors with a 2.5 GPA that have taken the ACT. Student should have academic and community service excellence.

Wal-mart employees’ family not included.

Dell Scholars Program www.dellscholars.org 12th grade Jan 15 For students that have a min GPA of 2.4, financial need, and have participated in a college readiness Chicano Scholarship Fund U of U program for two years: Avid, Gear12th grade Jan 31 up, ETS, College Board, or U of U For students who promote the cul- Ambassador Programs, and plantural pride/tradition of the Chicano/ ning to pursue a Bachelors Degree Latino community while overcom- Program. ing life challenges.

Energy Solutions Foundation ScholGates Millennium Scholars Pro- arships gram 10th Jan 31 www.gmsp.org For students looking to study math, science, or engineering at a univer12th grade Jan 11 Open to particular ethnic groups. sity of choice - recognizes excelBased on GPA, leadership, and per- lence in academics, and has own visonal accomplishments. sion of studying science in college.

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