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STATE CHAMPIONS

Boys Cross Country clinches State Title for first time in school history

Brian Chang Editor-in-Chief

RACE TO THE TOP: (Above)—Rocky Peterson (left) and Sean O’Bryan (right) lead a group of runners at Woodward Park. (Left)— Coaches Chad Scott (bottom left), Joe Snyder (holding the championship trophy) and Troy Burns (bottom right) celebrate with the varsity runners. (Photos courtesy of Dan Peterson)

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arsity has been running between 7-10 miles a day, six days a week. They run in the 95-degree summer weather and the pouring October rains. . . .They were able to win the championship because there is a level of commitment not many people are willing to make.

-Chad Scott

After two years of post-season disappointment following Marmonte League titles, boys cross country earned its first Division 2 State title at the Southern Section championship meet in Woodward Park, Fresno on Nov. 24.

Describing the entire experience as “just great,” Coach Joe Snyder gives most of the credit to the “coachable group. They worked very hard all season long.”

The key to the team’s success, according to coach Chad Scott, lies in the small time gaps between the first and fifth finishers. Rocky Peterson ‘13 was the first finisher in ninth place with a time of 15:46.

Mikey Giguere ‘14, with a time of 15:47, finished 11th; Sean O'Bryan ‘14, 14th in 15:57; Chris Costa ‘14, 17th in 16:00; and Graham Rigby ‘15, 33rd in 16:15.

The race was an end to what seemed like a postseason fairy tale for Peterson, whose only first-place finish came at the final race of his high school career.

With only a 30-second difference between Peterson and Rigby, WHS won the state crown with 84 points, 13 ahead of Saugus. A.J. Yarnall, Rodrigo Ornelas, and the rest of the Centurions put up a valiant effort, mounting an impressive rally from a 45-point deficit at the twomile mark.

According to Coach Snyder, “The most satisfying thing I heard was that Yarnall was quoted saying ‘Westlake’s a tough team.’”

Peterson has high prospects for the team's future in the years to come. "Each team has their time. I felt like it was T.O. (Thousand Oaks) in the 1990s and Royal a few years back, but this was our opportunity and I don't see why they can't do it again next year," said Peterson, in a postrace interview with the Los Angeles Daily News.

This year was the first year that WHS qualified for State since 2008, as they beat Saugus 148 to 115 points in the Southern Section Finals on Nov. 17. The best finish for the boys prior to this year was fifth in 2004.

“The moment they won seemed like a slow motion sequence,” said Girls Varsity runner Andi Lorch ‘13 who attended the meet to support her teammates. “It was a shock, but at the same time we always knew that they would do it.”

Choir spreads cheer with holiday concert Michelle Noyes News Editor Sarah Orth Staff Writer WHS Choral Music Department will sing its way into the holidays. All choir groups will perform and there will be a show choir performance by Vocal Ensemble and Women’s Chorale called “Santa…This is Your Life!” directed by Alan Rose.

Tickets are on sale in the choir room,

21N. In addition to the show on Nov. 29, there will be a shows on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The matinee is on Dec. 1 at 1:00 p.m.

“I am expecting the best holiday concert we have ever put together. It is going to be entertaining from start to finish. My groups have never been better,” commented Rose.

The beginning will consist of songs by all the choir groups, including Vocal Ensemble, Freshman Choir, Mixed Chorale, Woman’s Chorale, Men’s

Ensemble and A Class Act. Rose decided to switch up this holiday concert by having Vocal Ensemble open the show with “The Alfred Burt Carols” to start the set. Freshman Choir will follow with “Candle in the Night.”

Mixed Chorale will follow with a performance of the classic “Good King Wenceslas” with a twist. The Beach Boy’s “Little Saint Nick” will be performed by Men’s Ensemble. Next, Women’s Chorale will keep the spirit alive by performing “A Holiday Madrigal.” A Class Act, singing

“Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer,” will finish off the first half.

The beginning half of the show will be formal with black dresses, suits, and robes.

It will lead up to the main event, arranged

by Mac Huff, “Santa…This is Your Life!”

The concert will feature some humor, such as a rapping Rudolph, elves going on strike, and a guest appearance by Santa himself.

All groups will end the show by filling the stage and singing George Frederick Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus.”

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FBLA members visit Denver

Vivian Hu

Reflections contestants advance to next round

Marching Band places 7th at Fresno championships

WHS Regiment members placed 7th among 19 groups in the 4A Division of the Marching Band State Championships held in Fresno Nov. 16-19.

They would have moved on to the finals if not for adverse weather conditions.

The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) traveled to Denver, Colorado for the National Fall Leadership Convention.

Juniors Allen Chen, Lauren Chin, Nick Daneshvari, and Isabel Jin, and seniors Jane Chen and Chris Lam traveled with adviser Laurie Looker to Denver on Nov. 9.

The FBLA representatives explored Denver, touring the Hammond’s Candy Factory and observing the manufacturing process of a business.

“In one word, the candy factory was amazing. There was candy everywhere. If there was a zombie apocalypse, I would live in their storage room,” said Chin.

At night, the representatives changed into formal attire and attended NFLC’s opening ceremony where youth motivational speaker Ryan Moran spoke.

“The highlight [of the trip] was definitely the opening ceremony with the keynote speaker, Ryan Moran,” said Jin. “He was really inspiring.”

FBLA national president Nikitas Kanellakopoulos also greeted all the attendees of the convention, and the vice presidents did the same, explaining the weekend events.

FBLA representatives also met Cameron Khansarinia, the FBLA president of California, and Khansarinia, Jin, and Jane Chen worked as a team right after the opening ceremony in a competition called the “Battle of the States” in which each state has three representatives and is tested on FBLA knowledge.

Although Chen and Khansarinia were

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Council level awards for the PTA Reflections competition were announced on Nov. 26 at TOHS. Out of the 25 distinctive student entries from WHS, the top few will move on to be judged at the District level.

Reflections is a student art contest for visual art, photography, music composition, literature, dance choreography, and film production.

This year’s theme was “The Magic of a Moment.”

Winners of the District level will be considered at the State level, where 30 students every year are chosen from California to move on to the national level.

State winners will be awarded prizes and a trip to a California State PTA convention.

Council winners are Desireh Abbassi ‘16 for dance choreography, Ryan Cheng ‘14 for musical composition, Maripaz Gonzalez ‘15, Kayla Johari ‘15, Grace Ng ‘13 and Lily Wang ‘13 for visual arts, and Victoria Wang ‘14 and Sabrina Shenker ‘15 for literature.

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CALIFORNIA GIRL: In the “Battle of the States” competition, Isabel Jin placed 4th for California at the National Fall Leadership Convention.

quickly eliminated, Jin clinched 4th place for California.

WHS FBLA members went to multiple workshops, which ranged from “How to sell yourself”— successful businessmen and women talking about their climb to the top— to inspiring keynote speakers who encouraged young students to pursue their dreams.

They also attended a March of Dimes seminar that introduced the nonprofit organization that works to help improve the health of mothers and premature babies.

March of Dimes fundraises with FBLA (a partner for over 40 years) through baseball games, 5K runs, and other events.

They returned to the hotel to participate in the March of Dimes dance, a fund-

raiser in which members pay $2 for entry and enjoy a dance with modern music and a casual atmosphere, and chatted with the national officers of FBLA that stood at the front of the dance to collect donations and talk to chapter members.

After the dance, the closing ceremony was held at the hotel with guest speaker Al Duncan, a youth advocate that is internationally recognized as an authority on soft skills.

Although there was much learning and work involved, the members also had some free time to go shopping, sightseeing around the city, sampling restaurants, and even swimming at the hotel.

“It was so much fun,” said Daneshvari. “I would definitely go again.”

TEDxYouth to inspire Conejo Valley

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Advertising Manager TEDxYouth@Conejo’s annual event will be held on Dec. 1 at Newbury Park High School and will feature speakers who are entrepreneurs, thinkers, creators, and entertainers.

The theme is “Seize the Moment,” based on the Latin phrase of “Carpe Diem” or “Seize the Day.” Representing WHS, seniors Brian Chang and Chris Lam will speak at the event about their thoughts on what it means to seize the moment.

TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to spreading significant ideas.

Originally a four-day conference in California 28 years ago, TED has since grown to support world-changing ideas with multiple initiatives.

At TED Talks, the world’s leading thinkers and doers are asked to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes.

The talks are then made available for free at TED.com; past speakers have included Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, and many other leading innovators.

In the spirit of innovative ideas, TED has created a program called TEDx, a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.

TEDxYouth@Conejo in particular brings residents of Conejo Valley together through student speakers from CVUSD and guest adult speakers who can relate to Conejo Valley attendees.

“Something I really liked about the theme was that it gave me something really concrete to think and talk about; it gave me something to work with.

I’m looking forward to speaking at the event because I have permission to share what I have to say and that’s what makes talking at these events so fun,” said Lam. Another special aspect of the upcoming TEDxYouth@Conejo event is that it is planned primarily by students, for students.

“A friend of mine introduced me to the event. She recommended that I participate because I had visited Mexico during the summer to work as an intern for a small newspaper,”

said Chang. “I’m excited to share my experiences that could influence others’ decisions. I enjoy watching TED talks online, especially Sir Ken Robinson’s talks on education.”

“Usually you see all those adults talking and you wonder about what goes on in the minds of kids and what they have to say. And this gives people the stage to talk, so this is a pretty unique TEDx event,” said Lam. “From a perspective of our student organizing committee, I think we have some innovative and dedicated students who put this together this year. And because of their dedication we’ve got a speaker lineup that I think is going to be really incredible and I think people will really enjoy it,” said TEDxYouth@ Conejo adult organizer Laurie Looker.

“The talent we have in Conejo Valley is really high level, and I think that we have some students who, considering they are going to be our future, can do some remarkable stuff right now,” she added.

Motorcycle accident takes life of alumnus Michelle Noyes News Editor

A quiet Saturday afternoon in Westlake Village quickly turned into a tragic event.

Christian Eitelbach ’11 was involved in an accident on Westlake Blvd. and Bay Drive.

He was riding his motorcycle north on Westlake Blvd. at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 3 when he collided with an oncoming car.

Eitelbach was instantly sent to Los Robles Hospital where he passed away an hour later. Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office disclosed that

it was from a blunt-force injury, according to the Ventura County Star.

The car’s driver, a 21-yearold woman from Simi Valley, was treated at Los Robles Hospital for minor injuries. Both of her car’s right doors were torn off the vehicle, but there were no passengers.

A funeral service was held at St. Maximillian Kolbe Church in Westlake Village on Nov. 10. It included a mass with an informal gathering for family and friends to celebrate his life.

“He was a very intelligent young man; he knew the kinds

of things he wanted out of life,” said Eitelbach’s former WHS counselor John Lisowski.

Eitelbach was taking classes at Santa Barbara City College and had planned to transfer to a four year university. Lisowski described him in high school as a very free spirited young man who really enjoyed life.

“His dad was really proud of him. He knew Christian was going to be really successful in life, maybe as a businessman,” added Lisowski.

Candles now mark the spot where Eitelbach last rode his motorcycle.

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Sleep, exercise banish stress Michelle Noyes News Editor

Trying to balance good grades, a social life, and enough sleep can be very frustrating.

Typical high school students have a lot on their plates and have to juggle activities like studying, sports, and volunteering every day. But piling on so many responsibilities cuts into sleep time, which is unhealthy and can cause excess stress.

“I always thought senior year would be the most relaxing year of high school but turns out it can be as stressful and as important as any other year,” said Jessie Navarrete ‘13.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) website, 9th-12th grade students spend an average of 6.4 hours per day in class. And it doesn’t end there — the National Center for Education Statistics website posted that students spend an average of 6.8 hours per week completing their homework.

After class, many students participate in sports which require a great amount of time devoted to practice.

“School is stressful because tests and projects clash with my activities and schedule,” said Lauren Diaz-Yi ‘13.

Chasing extracurricular activities to put on résumés creates a vicious cycle.

Too many responsibilities to juggle can result in an insufficient amount of sleep.

Going to school groggy and unfocused can

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cause grades to fall. Worrying about falling grades can cause increased stress levels.

And increased stress makes sleep even harder.

Teenagers need at least eight and a half hours of sleep to function fully at school, according to National Sleep Foundation. A poll by the foundation reports that nearly half of all adolescents get fewer than eight hours of sleep.

It’s an epidemic of sleep deprivation, and the causes are nothing new.

Kidshealth.org explains: “Early start times in some schools may also play a role in this sleep deficit. Teens who fall asleep after

for better skin

midnight may still have to get up early for school, meaning that they may only squeeze in six or seven hours of sleep a night.”

There may be a solution to the stress, though, and despite how counter-intuitive it sounds, it is scientifically proven to work.

Playing a sport in high school can be strenuous and time-consuming during the day, but will positively affect sleep and eventually pay off.

The Palo Alto Medical Foundation

says that exercise “improves the quality of sleep, making you feel better rested.”

“Exercise helps to relieve tension which lets me be more relaxed,” said golfer Diaz-Yi. Exercising is a fast stress reliever teenagers can fit in their busy schedule. By spending more time getting rid of stress, students will be able to get a better night’s sleep and have the energy to focus when they need to.

Poison in a can

David Huang Michelle Choi Staff Writers

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Acne haunts the lives of many post-pubescent teens, and in high school, presentability is important to many students. For naturally oily or desert dry skin, skincare attempts often seem futile at first, and many people have given up. However, there are plenty of tips and lifestyle choices that can help revive and relieve your skin.

Here are a few:

Exercise to release toxins, build your cardiovascular system, and

1 Sleep 2 Drink 3 Eat 4 Exfoliate 5 6 Wear Moisturize 7 8 Apply Utilize 9 Leave 10 sleep better.

to help your body repair itself; try to get at least seven hours of sleep a night. It’s called beauty sleep for a reason. around eight glasses of water per day to flush out toxins, reduce bloating and puffiness, and improve circulation and blood flow.

a balanced diet containing fruits and vegetables and avoid fried, processed, or other junk foods as much as possible. to unclog your pores and make your face brighter, removing all the dead skin cells. Make sure not to scratch your skin too hard and spread bacteria, causing more harm than good.

less make up. Makeup clogs the pores on your face. If you must, stick to mineral, oil-free makeup that aren’t as harmful to your skin. even if you have oily skin. Your face will be making excess sebum to compensate for the lack of moisture, blocking pores and making skin more acne-prone.

sunscreen to protect your face from UV rays, reducing the developments of wrinkles, sunspots and skin cancer. Make sure the sunscreen is oil free, and reapply often. facial and eye masks for dry skin and other facial problems.

Masks come in a broad spectrum that can fit all skin types and budgets.

your pimples alone! Bacteria spreads easily to the rest of your face. Do no touch your face, and if you do, wash your hands before and after.

“DRINK ME”: Energy drink companies use flashy can designs to attract teenagers.

Hanyi Huang Feature Editor

When teenagers are deprived of sleep and energy, they turn to caffeine. Caffeine come in many different forms, the most dangerous being energy drinks. Energy drink companies claim that their drinks increase alertness, energy, and diligence and even package their beverages in flashy designs to attract teenagers.

Energy drinks are made up of three main ingredients: caffeine, sugar, and guarana. Caffeine increases blood pressure and heart rate. The substance remains in the bloodstream for a long period of time, resulting in insomnia. The lack of sleep, in turn, leads to fatigue, and people try to get rid of this exhaustion by taking in more caffeine.

Energy drinks also contain a large amount of sugar, the same amount as Coca Cola. According to a study conducted by UC Davis, an 8 oz can contains about 30 mg of sugar.

Lastly, guarana seeds are strong caffeine stimulants. According to Energy Fiend, guarana contain 3-4% of caffeine while coffee beans contain only 1-2%.

According to MayoClinic.com, an 8 oz energy drink contains about 80 mg of caffeine, the equivalent of a regular cup of coffee.

Unfortunately, some energy drinks, like Monster and Rockstar, contain 16 oz per can, and consumers often unwittingly drink the entire container, taking in 160 mg of caffeine in one sitting.

A high intake of caffeine can lead to caffeine overdose and even death. According to CBS News, five deaths and one nonfatal heart attack have been linked to Monster Beverage Corp.

Fourteen-year-old Anais Fournier died of cardiac arrhythmia caused by caffeine intoxication after drinking the 24 oz Monster energy drinks for two days in a row.

Energy drinks are deadly suppliers of caffeine. Sleep and a proper diet can reduce tiredness, but if all else fails, a moderate amount of coffee and tea are safer sources of caffeine.

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Cinépolis offers premium movie experience Samantha Doctrow Staff Writer

wrecks the box office

“With a variety of excellent food, we send it straight to your seat and you don’t have to even move an inch.”

Movies playing this weekend at Cinépolis are Argo, Flight, Lincoln, Skyfall, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn—Part 2, Silver Linings Playbook, Life of Pi, Killing Them Softly, and Rise of the Guardians 3D.

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The Cinépolis Luxury Cinema movie theater opened at the Promenade on Sept. 24. Replacing the old Mann Theater, Cinépolis promises an exclusive movie experience in its eight-screen, 600 seat theater.

From the moment moviegoers arrive, they are welcomed into the luxury cinema with a contemporary, high-end atmosphere featuring hotel-like amenities, including a lounge, concierge desk, and sitting areas with highdefinition, plasma TVs. Guests can buy traditional movie snacks with twists, such as caramel or spicy chili popcorn, or order complete meals that can be delivered to their seats.

The menu offers limitless options; guests can order everything from hamburgers to sushi, with chocolate fondue or banana caramel cheesecake for dessert.

“My favorite part of going to Cinépolis is eating the gourmet food,” said Makenzie Lary ‘13. “I love the option of watching a movie while eating sushi.”

In the plush and roomy reclining leather chairs, guests can use call-service buttons that summon waiters for food before and during the movie and use the pullout, swivel tables to comfortably enjoy their meal at their seats.

Tickets for cinemas range from $15.50 to $19.50, with a $3 surcharge for

3-D movies. Tickets can be purchased at the theater itself or online at Cinépolis’ website.

Isabella Gomez ’13, works as a theater “cast member,” helping servers deliver orders and assisting anyone in need of help. “Cinépolis makes watching a movie a unique experience because we have servers to take your every order,” Gomez said.

Wreck-It Ralph

LUXURIOUS LOUNGING: Cinépolis lounge sets the stage for a classy evening.

Samantha Doctrow Staff Writer

Disney has done it again.

After unveiling the real life of childhood toys in the 1995 classic, Toy Story, Disney reveals what goes on behind the scenes of an arcade game in the dazzling and digitalized hit Wreck-It Ralph.

Set in the world of video games, the gentle giant protagonist Ralph (John C. Reilly) yearns for a new day job. As the villain in the 1980’s arcade game Fix-It Felix, the misunderstood “bad guy” is tired of being ostracized for his destructive inclinations.

Ralph escapes his game on a quest to prove that there is more to a nine foot tall, 600 pound outlaw than meets the eye. He ends up in Sugar Rush, a racing game that takes place in a confectionery wonderland and soon meets the sweet-and-sour racer Vanellope (Sarah Silverman). Ralph initially sees her as a pest, but the two eventually take on an endearing friendship.

However, Ralph’s game-change comes with a serious consequence. Without a villain to keep Fix-It Felix playable, the arcade owners want to pull the game’s plug.

Ralph must discover that he is worthy to become a hero before it is “game over” for his arcade career.

In the end, Wreck-It Ralph is a hilarious, heart-warming adventure. With over $100 million in earnings so far, the film is guaranteed to be another Disney classic.

Supernatural shows invade prime time Do No Harm

Erik Steinman Staff Writer

Dr. Jason Cole is an extremely successful neurosurgeon with a dark secret. Each night, Jason transforms into his dangerously sociopathic alter-ego known as “Ian Price.”

Dr. Jason Cole has suffered from dissociative identity disorder in the past, but this time his condition has surpassed the restraints of his powerful medication.

This modern twist on the classic story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde will depict the obstacles Jason will face as he struggles to live normally with his disturbing secret. Do No Harm has no set release date, but will be premiering this Fall on NBC.

Spirits, aliens, and other terrifying creatures are no longer restricted to your typical horror television special.

Three TV shows/seasons have made the fall lineups, and they are all about the supernatural.

The Walking Dead: Season 3

At the start of the new season, Rick and his group of remaining survivors find shelter from the hordes of flesh eating “walkers” at the West Georgia Correctional Facility.

As the television program progresses, the small group of survivors face a series of horrifying hardships that challenge their ability to maintain their safety and sanity.

This supernatural horror television series broadcasts a new episode every Sunday night at 9:00 p.m. on AMC.

The Neighbors

The Weavers, a typical suburban family, are initially thrilled to be moving into their new home located in Hidden Hills, New Jersey. However, after meeting the rest of their neighbors, they learn that the abnormal residents of Hidden Hills are not exactly as they seem.

The Weavers have moved into a neighborhood completely populated by aliens from the planet Zaovron who are searching for a suitable location when they can transfer their extraterrestrial friends. This paranormal comedy will follow the Weaver family as they attempt to make sense of their extremely strange circumstances. The Neighbors airs every Wednesday night on ABC at 8:30 p.m.

Star Wars franchise continues with Disney

Woody Chung Staff Writer

It’s no secret that Disney is an entertainment empire.

In 2006, Disney purchased Pixar for $7.4 billion and Marvel Entertainment in 2009 for $4 billion. And it hasn’t stopped there. On Oct. 30, Disney augmented the force of its empire by purchasing George Lucas’ Lucasfilm, and with it the rights to the Star Wars franchise. With the $4.05 billion exchange, Disney also gained ownership of the highly regarded subsidies Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound, along with the Indiana Jones franchise.

Although there are no public plans to expand the Indiana Jones franchise, Disney is ready to shoot for the stars with Star Wars. “[We will make] new Star Wars movies every two or three years beginning in 2015 with ‘Star Wars Episode 7,’” said Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger. Along with the movies, Disney will fully incorporate the Star Wars image in all four of its theme parks.

That new Star Wars movies await us is clear, but as the scent of a lone Tauntaun attracts Wampas in the icy landscape of Hoth, the acquisition of the Star Wars has attracted various predictions about the franchise’s future from the Star Wars fan base. The leading rumor claims that

Matthew Vaughn, director of Kick-Ass and X-Men: First Class, will direct the new Star Wars film. Vaughn recently dropped his director role of X-Men: Days of Future Past, which he wrote himself.

However, according to an anonymous Star Wars source at the MarketSaw blog (who correctly suggested Disney’s acquisition of the Star Wars franchise in 2009), other directors including Joss Whedon (The Avengers) and Steven Spielberg, are being considered for the director role.

The same source suggested that including Episode 7, there are two full trilogies planned, and that the original characters (including Luke Skywalker) will appear, albeit significantly older.

WHS students stand divided on this issue. Some are optimistic that the Star Wars universe will continue. “It’ll be good to see the characters again,” said Kevin

Yu ‘13. “Princess Leia is now my favorite Disney princess.”

Others, however, are far less pleased.

“I feel it can do a lot for the franchise in terms of finance, but I’m worried that the new things won’t live up to the old traditional stuff,” said Vasant Iyer ‘13. It’s a worry shared by many fans. The first additions to the original trilogy left no pleasant memories, and the question now remains if the upcoming moves can do what the “new” trilogy did not.

“All great stories must have a great ending. To prolong a story any longer than it should be is unnatural, a bit ‘forced,’” said Chris Lam ‘13.

However the seventh episode of the Star Wars franchise turns out, one thing is certain: It’s possible to reach for the stars these days. If you happen to have around $4.05 billion on hand, that is.

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Take a flavorful holiday in Liz Mossessian Feature Editor

QUEBEC, CANADA Here is a recipe to make a real, French Canadian style Pâté Chinois.

Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 diced onion 14 ounces of creamed corn 5 potatoes 2 tablespoon butter 2 ounces milk

- Makes 4 servings

- www.caloriecount.about.com

FRUIT KETCHUP can be either homemade or store bought and is often served as a side dish with Pâté Chinois.

Lemonade opening brews excitement Stacey Kane

Feature Editor Lemonade is classically defined as a drink made from lemon juice and sweet water, but recently, Los Angeles restaurant Lemonade has given the term a new definition. Taking customers back to a cafeteria-style meal with healthy, clean, and distinctive ingredients and creating original recipes rather than updating traditional ones, the restaurant strives to make a unique impression. Westlake should be ecstatic for Lemonade’s new arrival in the Promenade.

The restaurant has a small marketplace with organic options, braises, soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts.

Customers can grab a tray, select a portion size, and choose from a buffet of prepared hot and cold dishes displayed behind the counter. To add even more variety, each meal also comes in a half-portion size, allowing a prospective customer to purchase up to six different items in the same meal.

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Preparation: 1. Cook the potatoes, mash them, and then mix in the butter and the milk. Add salt and pepper to taste.

2. Fry the meat until it becomes well done, and then add the onions and fry the mixture.

3. Place the mixture in a casserole dish, completely covering the bottom.

4. Place the creamed corn evenly over the meat mixture.

5. Spread the potatoes over the cream corn.

6. Set the oven at 350°F and bake the dish until the top becomes golden (approximately 1-2 hours).

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Many people are inclined to believe that Canadians do not have their own authentic cuisine, but Canadian food has distinctive characteristics. With the Thanksgiving season just behind us, it is appropriate to introduce an exclusively Canuck dish, often made during the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday, celebrated in October.

A symbol of French Canadian history and its unexpected hardship, the infamous Pâté Chinois, which translates directly into Chinese pie, is a traditional, century-old Québécois dish. Although the dish’s name implies a Chinese origin, there is absolutely no Chinese influence in the ingredients or cooking of the dish. Instead, it receives its name from the huge influx of Chinese immigrants who migrated during the 1880s to the Quebec province in search of work.

With the construction of the Canadian Pacific railway occurring at the same time, many immigrants decided to work together as construction builders, joining the tons of Canadian citizens already on the job. The meal became popular among the Canadian and Chinese workers due to its easy preparation and inexpensive cost.

Many Quebec-born Canadians, however, credit the dish’s production to the lumberjacks from even before the time of the Chinese immigration. They claim that the harsh, cold winters had forced wives to create a dish that was both warm and filling.

Local meats, creamed corn, and mashed potatoes are stacked from bottom to top, respectively, to compose a tasty, hearty plate, perfect for even the coldest winter.

On every French Canadian dinner table, fruit ketchup is, without doubt, expected to be served as a main condiment with the Pâté Chinois. Found easily at every supermarket in the Quebec province, Chow Chow is a signature Canadian ketchup.

EMILY KERCHNER enjoys a cold blood-orange lemonade.

Lemonade caters to people looking for a quick lunch or a healthy grab-and-go dinner for the family. For this purpose, the Promenade is the perfect location: WHS upperclassmen can grab their lunches in time for class and freshmen and sophomores can walk there too after school. Westlake definitely has a lot to gain from the addition of Lemonade.

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Volleyball ends playoff run in 2nd round Shayna Kudler Sports Editor

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Varsity girls volleyball finished the season with a league record of 12-2-0 and overall record of 26-7-0. The Warriors intense rivalry against Thousand Oaks High School has been the toughest team to play throughout the season.

“Playing Thousand Oaks was the biggest game of the season. It determined who would win Marmonte league.

Thousand Oaks is our biggest rivalry and my team knew we had to play our best,” said Blaire Consales ‘13.

As well as team records, individual players set new records this season. Paige Ramussen ‘13 broke two records with 536 digs and 72 aces and Sydney Pugh ‘14

broke the blocks record with 101 blocks.

Julia Mannisto ‘14 had 482 kills this season, breaking her own record from last year.

The team’s goal for this season was to win Marmonte league. However, league games have ended leaving WHS in 2nd place for Marmonte.

Varsity defeated Laguna Hills 3-1 in the 1st round of CIF playoffs.

Unfortunately, WHS lost to St. Lucy 0-3 in their 2nd round of CIF, sending them home.

“I have enjoyed playing high school volleyball and I created many friends. Our team was like a family and I am going to miss them all,” said Consales.

Although the team lost in the 2nd round of CIF, personal and team records from the season were notable.

UCLA-USC-Notre Dame rivalry has history Christian Coates Staff Writer

For the first time in many years, the USC-UCLA and USC-Notre Dame rivalries have a national significance.

UCLA (9-3) defeated USC (7-5) 38-28, clinching the Pac-12 South and gaining revenge for a 50-0 embarrassment last season. Notre Dame (12-0), ranked #1, in the nation, is headed to Miami for the BCS Championship. This is the first time for Notre Dame since coach Lou Holtz roamed the sidelines.

The Nov. 24 showdown between USC and Notre Dame lost some luster with the shoulder injury to Trojan quarterback Matt Barkley, forcing redshirt freshman Max Wittek to step into the starting spot.

USC had high expectations for this season, but after stumbles against Stanford, Arizona, and Oregon, the Trojans are sorely

disappointed in ending their season out of the top 25 national ranking.

Here are some of the best moments in the history of the rivalries: 1. The Bush Push: 2005 USC had been the most dominant team of the century. The Fighting Irish came into the game fired up with green jerseys. Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn gave them a 31-28 lead late in the fourth quarter.

On their next possession, after three Reggie Bush carries resulted in a fourth and 9, Trojan quarterback Matt Leinart lobbed up a pass to Dwayne Jarrett who took the ball and ran 61 yards deep into Irish territory. Leinart scrambled down the goal line, but fumbled the ball out of bounds.

The next play, as time expired, Leinart made a desperate plunge to the end zone, but was stopped short. Then Bush,

Girls lacrosse begins season Rachel Finegold Heidi Chiu Staff Writers

Westlake Blvd.

WHS will have a girls lacrosse team this spring.

Motivated by Jen Levin and organized

by Assistant Principal of Athletics Bennett Wutkee, the girls lacrosse team will compete at a varsity level.

“This lacrosse team will be such an opportunity for the girls,” said Levin.

Wutkee’s goal is to have at least 20 girls for the team. This number factors in substitutions, injuries, and absences “It is such a new sport. They need as many people as they can get,” said Wutkee.

Many students like Rachel Mason ‘16 are interested in playing lacrosse. She has been looking forward to playing lacrosse for the school ever since she found out there was going to be a team.

“Once I knew about the lacrosse team, I joined a lacrosse clinic by Oak Park with my friends. It’s a lot of fun and I recommend it to anybody who’s thinking

about joining the team to join an off season clinic,” said Mason.

Mason’s main attraction to the sport is that “you didn’t have to start the sport when you were little to be good at it.”

The game is played with five midfielders, three defenders, and one goalie all with the intention of defeating the other team. There are two 25 minute halts to make up a game of 50 minutes. The lacrosse season starts in February and ends in April.

In order to play, you need a lacrosse stick, goggles, a mouth guard, and cleats.

This totals to about $100 and an additional $250 will have to be paid up front at registration.

Practices will be held at M.A.T.E.S. Charter School due to unavailability of sports fields here on campus, and bus transportation is not available. Students must also open up their 7th period.

Wutkee concluded that his overall hope for the program is that “the girls enjoy it, they improve, and that over time they become more competitive.”

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coming from behind, pushed Leinart into the end zone to keep the Trojan’s National Championship hopes alive.

2. Beban vs. O.J.: Nov. 18, 1967 The Bruins, led by quarterback Gary Beban, were the #1 team in the nation.

USC came into the Rose Bowl featuring a tailback named O.J. Simpson. UCLA had a PAT attempt blocked, which turned out to be the difference in the game, as Simpson scored on a 64-yard run to put the Trojans up 21-20.

3. Bruins Shock USC: Dec. 2, 2006 USC was looking ahead to a date with Ohio State in the National Championship when they hosted a feeble UCLA squad. In a defensive battle, the Bruins upset the #2 Trojans essentially crushing their chances of advancing to the BCS Championship.

4. End of the Streak: Nov. 30, 1996 Notre Dame had not lost to USC in

over a decade. The Irish entered the game a heavy favorite against the lowly Trojans.

USC running back Delon Washington scampered into the end zone with little over a minute to play to tie the game at 20 apiece.

Notre Dame quarterback’s desperate pass attempt fell short, resulting in a Trojan victory in the only overtime game of the rivalry.

5. “The Comeback” USC 55, Notre Dame 24. Nov. 30, 1974 Both teams were highly ranked and ready for action. The Fighting Irish jumped out to a 24-0 lead in the first half, but present-day USC Athletic Director Pat Haden got the Trojans on the scoreboard with a touchdown pass right before halftime. In the second half, it was a massacre. USC could do nothing wrong and left South Bend with a 55-24 victory.

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Water polo makes first round CIF

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Tennis closes post season in 2nd round Samantha Doctrow Staff Writer

Shayna Kudler Sports Editor

PHOTO BY SAMANTHA DOCTROW

Varsity boys water polo finished its last league game losing against Agoura 9-13.

They were given the opportunity to play in the CIF Wild Card round with hopes of accomplishing their team goal: to make it as far as possible in CIF. WHS played Ventura in a nail-biter wild card game.

Thomas Turner ‘13 scored the first two goals of the game for WHS giving Ventura a one point lead. At halftime, the score was tied 4-4 and the crowd felt the suspense.

Ventura was two goals ahead at the end of the third quarter, but WHS knew they had to turn this game around.

Varsity boys made a comeback and were able to score four goals in the last quarter with a final score of 9-8, sending them to first round CIF playoffs against Foothill.

Entering the first round of CIF playoffs against Foothill High School, WHS was prepared for the challenge.

“We knew that Foothill would be the hardest game of the season, but everyone did a great job motivating themselves,” said Turner. However, WHS was defeated by Foothill 6-16.

The game didn’t turn out as planned for WHS, but they played as a team. “We bonded as a team really well this year and had great chemistry both in and out of the pool. I could not be happier with the goals we accomplished this year, “ said Turner.

HEADS UP!: Senior captain Sarah Contrata serves to Dos Pueblos High School in a heated CIF match.

Varsity girls tennis concluded its season in the second round of CIF. Ending the season with 12 wins and two losses, Varsity finished second in Marmonte League behind Thousand Oaks High School.

After advancing to CIF playoffs, the team beat Dos Pueblos High School 18-0 in the first round. However, during second round, WHS lost to Los Alamitos High School, 5-13.

Although the team lost as a whole, three players qualified in the CIF Individuals tournament, which took place on Nov. 19. Gianna Insogna ‘14 played singles and lost in third round, while Sarah Contrata ‘13 and Kristina Ferrari ‘14 played doubles and lost in second round.

Girls Varsity tennis has been in CIF playoffs for the past 34 of 35 years.

“I believe this season has been my favorite in all my four years of being on the team. Even though we lost CIF in second round, we played such a strong season and I couldn’t be more proud of my team,” said captain Contrata.

Football playoff charge stops short Christian Coates Staff Writer

WHS football was simply overmatched by a powerful Mission Viejo team in its final game of the season, losing 10-42.

The Diablos sprinted out to a 28-3 halftime lead, turning Warrior turnovers into easy

points. Kevin Robledo ‘15 hit a 28-yard field goal early in the first quarter. Dashon Hunt ‘13 got the bulk of the carries for the Warriors, but was bottled up for most of the game, save for a 73yard sprint.

The Diablo defense had a terrific night, cutting the Warriors’ drives short by forcing miscues

and takeaways. WHS mustered only 348 yards of total offense to go along with 10 points.

The secondary made strong tackles on receivers, limiting Warrior completions to a 26-yard long.

For the most part, WHS did a solid job on defense, but the overwhelming number of

turnovers put them in a position with no hope of victory.

The Warriors were dealt an unceremonious exit to what has been a disappointing (6-5) year. Twenty-two seniors are set to graduate and leave. After a comparably down year, it will be interesting next season to see how WHS bounces back.

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Burgundy leads fall fashion Simone Moscovitch Staff Writer

Wearing a maroon velvet dress with a cut out heart, Apell makes the look more edgy by pairing the dress with black leather studded Lita look-alike boots.

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Appell models a cropped beige sweater, maroon skinny jeans, black leather boots, and a studded fur clutch.

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As the seasons transition from summer to fall, so do the fashion trends. Many of the different styles, fads, and looks are returning from last winter, while others are returning from decades ago, and no, it’s not what you’re thinking, shoulder pads are not coming back.

“Black is always a great neutral,” said Linda Gittleson, manager of Soto in Westlake Village. You can never go wrong whether black is incorporated into a flowy chiffon blouse or leather leggings. Black is also another way of adding edge to a preppy look. A sleek black leather skirt with a collared top is the perfect in-between to achieve this modern trend.

Gittleson also talks about other popular looks. “Embellishment, meaning studs, gold head studs, and pointy ones too.”

This trend dates back to the 90s grunge style. A nonfitting casual dress paired with a distressed leather jacket and “worn in” Doc Marten boots provide for an effortless look.

As bright colored skinny jeans go out of style, dark maroon skinny jeans come in. “Maroon is a really big color

in skinny jeans, also showing a lot of jewel tones,” said Gittleson.

Haley Appell ’14 is shown wearing a casual, yet very updated look with her cropped sweater, chunky necklace, maroon skinny jeans, studded fur purse, and leather boots provided by Soto Boutique.

Although we are seeing new and recurring trends, we are also seeing some disappear.

“This year what isn’t trending as big is plaid flannels; however, if there is an embellishment, that hips it up,” said the store manager. Plaid flannels had its time to shine, but the lumberjack days are over. Think again before slipping on the vans while wearing a plaid shirt. Your look might become “skater girl gone wrong.”

A more current way of representing the plaid look is cuffing the sleeves, embellishing with gold studs on the pockets, and replacing ordinary buttons with a touch of pizzazz.

There are more no-no’s to add to the list. “What I haven’t been seeing as much is over-sized, over the knee boots,” said Gittleson. Not only are they out of style, but you also might be attracting the wrong crowd.

Trends have come and gone but this season it’s all about visiting the punk rock past of the 90s. Rock on!

FALLowing the trends: In black cords and a striped turtle neck tank top, Appell shows off a more casual look.

Her distressed denim jacket completes the outfit.

Appell rocks a studded collar cream chiffon long sleeve shirt with a black pleated high-waisted skirt.

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